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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Information on warafin, feeling alone my GP not very informative.

hi I have congenital heart disease been taking beta blockers all my life, ablation not possible due to anatomy. Now I've had a small stroke and have 2 clots on...

hi I have congenital heart disease been taking beta blockers all my life, ablati...

annfitz09

•10 years ago

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flecanide vs bisoprolol

hi,after my last blip with af ,those with the knowledge would like me to go on flecanide as opposed to bisoprolol. i do get very breathless and the heart rate...

hi,after my last blip with af ,those with the knowledge would like me to go on f...

makeawish

•10 years ago

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"Biona organic coconut milk"

Hi there,Just like to share this product with you.Since elimanating all stimulating beverages from my diet have taken to drinking this as a alternative. I...

Hi there,Just like to share this product with you.Since elimanating all stimulat...

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•10 years ago

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Hi All, At the dentist's yesterday the anaesthetic started my heart beating rapidly and then my hands started to shake.

Thankfully, it all calmed down in a couple of minutes but left me with a complaining heart for the night- faster than normal pulse rate and lots of bumps and...

Thankfully, it all calmed down in a couple of minutes but left me with a complai...

porridgequeen

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Afib returned after two years

Had three cardiac ablations. Last one symptom and med free for two years. Always converted with IV meds in under 30 mintues. This time was in rapid afib for 13...

Had three cardiac ablations. Last one symptom and med free for two years. Always...

babbawabba

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Recovering from cardiac ablation.

Had ablation in mid Jan 2014, recovering well, pulse in sinus rhythm most of the time, only seems to become arrhythmic when i have stomach cramps and...

Had ablation in mid Jan 2014, recovering well, pulse in sinus rhythm most of the...

jambo99

•10 years ago

5 Replies

After having an angiogram my coronary arteries are clear but I have been diagnosed with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction and AF

What exactly is LVSD and are both conditions treatable or curable ? Thank you for any information

What exactly is LVSD and are both conditions treatable or curable ? Thank you fo...

greengo1

•10 years ago

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Does anyone feel flecainide might influence their sense of taste?

I took it for 2 years without any problems but then noticed my mouth getting very dry and my sense of taste seems impaired. My dentist and an ENT consultant...

I took it for 2 years without any problems but then noticed my mouth getting ver...

Rellim296

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Does anybody feel thirsty all the time?

Lately I have been very thirsty and have been drinking more and of course it makes you go to the loo a lot. I am going to the GP next week so hopefully it can...

Lately I have been very thirsty and have been drinking more and of course it mak...

Lucybod

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Palpitations every day since Monday 3rd February, sometimes a herd of horses in my chest, is that likely to be AF? ECG/bloods taken today

Results on 3rd March, scared....

Lizziefin

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hi everyone , not been on for a while am hoping all keeping well ,i had three cardio versions in the month of December !

And have now been referred to the Bristol heart institute for an ablation as my consultant said he had gone done all routes he could with me and I had not...

And have now been referred to the Bristol heart institute for an ablation as my ...

231166den

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Short of Breath ?

Why do we get short of breath while just sitting down ?

Christo4

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Saw my EP this morning and had a very informative chat. The outcome is that because I have had AF for over 12 years and the drugs are having

no effect now, I am now going to have a pacemaker fitted. Cardioversion and Ablation is not an option because of my age! Have many of you had pacemakers...

no effect now, I am now going to have a pacemaker fitted. Cardioversion and Abla...

Ang3lc4ts

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Is Af classed as a heart problem?

My old Cardiologist said i do not have a heart problem just a problem with the electrics of the heart and not the structure. So do i or don't i have a heart...

My old Cardiologist said i do not have a heart problem just a problem with the e...

kazzyr

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Nosh and Natter Reminder Thursday 27th February 2pm Central London

Just a reminder that we are meeting up for another informal "Nosh and Natter" www.southbankcentre.co.uk/v... Directions in the URL above, I shall be there...

Just a reminder that we are meeting up for another informal "Nosh and Natter" w...

Beancounter

Volunteer•10 years ago

7 Replies

What is Left Atrial Enlargement? How is it related to Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) ? What are treatments?

HCMj

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Atiral Fibrillation and Acupuncture

My AF has been more or less under control since taking Flecainide and Diltiazem, and I am waiting to start Warfarin prior to having an ablation end May. My...

My AF has been more or less under control since taking Flecainide and Diltiazem,...

wpw62

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Has anyone had sedation for ablation using Remifentamil with Midazolam sedation rather than a full GA?

I would be interested in hearing from anyone else's experience, it doesn't seem to be an often used combination?

I would be interested in hearing from anyone else's experience, it doesn't seem ...

CDreamer

•10 years ago

3 Replies

think i need a shrink ?

think im falling out my tree . following my last post about queer ectopics . i made a few phone calls . and just started to blabber on about my condition to...

think im falling out my tree . following my last post about queer ectopics . i m...

moggdog

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Be prepared!

I keep a suitcase packed with 'hospital stuff' so that anyone who needs to collect clothes etc for me simply has to pick it up. I learned this lesson when I...

I keep a suitcase packed with 'hospital stuff' so that anyone who needs to colle...

Mamamarilyn

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Bisorolol Heart Block ?

Change round your Meds with your Dr's blessings as this med is to slow your heart rate down,if you take them at night you are asleep it COULD give you Heart...

Change round your Meds with your Dr's blessings as this med is to slow your hea...

Christo4

•10 years ago

9 Replies

24 Hour Heart Monitor Results

Over the period, which included 2 hours cycling, an average bpm of 97 was recorded. So my Viazem will be increased to 360mg & in 6 - 8 weeks I will have ONE...

Over the period, which included 2 hours cycling, an average bpm of 97 was record...

HazelStrawberry

•10 years ago

3 Replies

If it's not Bisoprolol then which other one do I try ?

I'm going to give it a little longer before asking to change meds,went for a walk today it was such hard work and no fun at all. Feeling very tired I start to...

I'm going to give it a little longer before asking to change meds,went for a wal...

Christo4

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Bad days

Hi all I didn't post here since a while , I used to manage my tachycardia attacks and ectopic beats in a better way , it is now part of my routine I had a...

Hi all I didn't post here since a while , I used to manage my tachycardia attack...

Maitha

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Medical tags -warfarin

Hi all just a quick question......I have found a medical tag bracelet that I like and am wondering what to have engraved on it, obviously I would put warfarin...

Hi all just a quick question......I have found a medical tag bracelet that I lik...

biggran

•10 years ago

30 Replies

Warfrarin

I have a feeling its not this Bisoprplol that is giving me these headaches its this Warfarin it just seems sense to me if you think what Warfarin does then its...

I have a feeling its not this Bisoprplol that is giving me these headaches its t...

Christo4

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hi am knew to all this and was wondering if people like me experience extreme fatigue with beta blockers. Was in af before Christmas. Thanks

I'm currently on nebivolol 2.5 mgs and am back to work and am struggling in work and on days of.

I'm currently on nebivolol 2.5 mgs and am back to work and am struggling in work...

a100suds

•10 years ago

13 Replies

A second transophical echocardiogram before second ablation.

I have been waiting six months for a second ablation. Had appointment with my general cardiologist last week and just as I was about to leave he decided that...

I have been waiting six months for a second ablation. Had appointment with my g...

Earledavis

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Vertigo anyone? It seems as though AF just keeps on providing new experiences to work through. So after having additional palpitations that

Began shortly after I started flecanide ,now I seem to have moved on to vertigo. Could it be connected to the meds (flec and warfarin - been on them only for...

Began shortly after I started flecanide ,now I seem to have moved on to vertigo....

TheScottie

•10 years ago

9 Replies

In the scheme of things.....

what part does a leaky valve play? My initial checks a year and a half ago, discovered a leaky valve and the cardiologist said that this could need attention...

what part does a leaky valve play? My initial checks a year and a half ago, disc...

Dadog

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2014

Information on warafin, feeling alone my GP not very informative.

flecanide vs bisoprolol

"Biona organic coconut milk"

Hi All, At the dentist's yesterday the anaesthetic started my heart beating rapidly and then my hands started to shake.

Afib returned after two years

Recovering from cardiac ablation.

After having an angiogram my coronary arteries are clear but I have been diagnosed with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction and AF

Does anyone feel flecainide might influence their sense of taste?

Does anybody feel thirsty all the time?

Palpitations every day since Monday 3rd February, sometimes a herd of horses in my chest, is that likely to be AF? ECG/bloods taken today

Hi everyone , not been on for a while am hoping all keeping well ,i had three cardio versions in the month of December !

Short of Breath ?

Saw my EP this morning and had a very informative chat. The outcome is that because I have had AF for over 12 years and the drugs are having

Is Af classed as a heart problem?

Nosh and Natter Reminder Thursday 27th February 2pm Central London

What is Left Atrial Enlargement? How is it related to Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) ? What are treatments?

Atiral Fibrillation and Acupuncture

Has anyone had sedation for ablation using Remifentamil with Midazolam sedation rather than a full GA?

think i need a shrink ?

Be prepared!

Bisorolol Heart Block ?

24 Hour Heart Monitor Results

If it's not Bisoprolol then which other one do I try ?

Bad days

Medical tags -warfarin

Warfrarin

Hi am knew to all this and was wondering if people like me experience extreme fatigue with beta blockers. Was in af before Christmas. Thanks

A second transophical echocardiogram before second ablation.

Vertigo anyone? It seems as though AF just keeps on providing new experiences to work through. So after having additional palpitations that

In the scheme of things.....

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