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ECG Monitor

Having been on warfarin for a few weeks I now have an appointment at hospital to be fitted with an ecg tape for 24 hours. Does this restrict you in any way?...

Having been on warfarin for a few weeks I now have an appointment at hospital to...

Dottilind

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hi all,so EP last week said ablation last August had gone well and as I was feeling better he was going to disscharge me from his care and

leave me in the care of my Dr but said I had to stay on bisoprolol.I would like any ones advice as I have a duodenal ulcer and can,t go on anti -coags and the...

leave me in the care of my Dr but said I had to stay on bisoprolol.I would like ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

11 Replies

goodbye heart monitor!

Hello, just an update on my heart monitor as I've had it for 6 days now and today it goes back to the hospital. I had only two episodes all week where I had to...

Hello, just an update on my heart monitor as I've had it for 6 days now and toda...

shirljo

•10 years ago

14 Replies

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Pacemaker Mediated Tachycardia

I had a RF Ablation last November! All went well although I experienced a few what I call "tremors" since then. I had a check up recently with the cardiologist...

I had a RF Ablation last November! All went well although I experienced a few wh...

tibetan36

•10 years ago

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Why would I be prescribed rampril. ,last year my resting pulse was low 30's-now it's low 90's blood pressure quite low.

Heart rate has always been very low, I was a masters runner 30 years ago and kept it up when possible. I have found it difficult to run the last 12 months...

Heart rate has always been very low, I was a masters runner 30 years ago and ke...

Nicejack

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Has anyone been told they have heart hypokinesis? I had " basal mid-anteroseptal hypokinesis " show up on an echo late last year. Seems it

is where the heart muscle is not moving as it should in that area. A cardiologist said that if I had lots of "patches " like that, then treatment would be...

is where the heart muscle is not moving as it should in that area. A cardiologis...

Penny_08

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Swallowing a balloon to have the ablation?

I am having heart ablation in two weeks. I just saw in an answer to another question that that person had to swallow a balloon in order to monitor the...

I am having heart ablation in two weeks. I just saw in an answer to another que...

regalone

•10 years ago

12 Replies

How best to choose a clinic/hospital (in London) for A-Fib treatment?

I have had permanent (chronic) A-Fib for about 2 1/2 years and take a rate control medication (bisoprolol) and warfarin. I am not considered a suitable...

I have had permanent (chronic) A-Fib for about 2 1/2 years and take a rate cont...

jusjay9

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Has anyone had any spontaneous bruises on their fingers?

And if so, what anticoagulant do you take? A couple of months after I started taking warfarin I noticed a painful blue spot on the middle of one finger. It...

And if so, what anticoagulant do you take? A couple of months after I started t...

Rellim296

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Probiotics have done it for me.....

I thought I should share with you my recent experience with probiotics (the ingestion of good bacteria into the gut) as the results have been little short of...

I thought I should share with you my recent experience with probiotics (the inge...

RobertELee

•10 years ago

15 Replies

When I am in sinus, I can exercise, but when in AF I am exhausted just thinking about walking,or any exercise. Any ideas please.

Lanock

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Lay Summary.

Just reading through the Lay Summary from the Hospital regarding Ablation procedure.First paragraph reads..Developing this condition may cause significant...

Just reading through the Lay Summary from the Hospital regarding Ablation proced...

Hidden

•10 years ago

38 Replies

There are two types of ablation.... With and without the balloon... What is the most common? What have people had??? :0)

Jomack

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Scared of Warfarin.?

I have a few admittance to hospital with chest pains. They thought heart attack, angina now it seems AF. Started on warfarin 3mg and sent home. Had blood tests...

I have a few admittance to hospital with chest pains. They thought heart attack,...

Dottilind

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Tachycardia AND Atrial Flutter!!!

I had been 3 weeks without an event until yesterday morning after they had added bisoprolol to my amiodarone tablets. 5.30am I was woken up by a heart rate of...

I had been 3 weeks without an event until yesterday morning after they had added...

sharonp79

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Effects of Warfarin

I have been taking Warfarin for one month today and quickly reached the 2.5 level but does any one else suffered from tummy ache. I get awful griping pains in...

I have been taking Warfarin for one month today and quickly reached the 2.5 leve...

soupersue

•10 years ago

14 Replies

I suffer from SVT but when I broke my hip in 2012 I had an episode of Atrial fibrillation and was started on Aspirin 75mgs. 2 weeks later I

had a P.E and was on Warfarin for 3months. In view of what I have read on here I am wondering if I should be on Warfarin permanently? I do not know if I have...

had a P.E and was on Warfarin for 3months. In view of what I have read on here I...

LaurenNat1

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Hi had my 2nd ablation 4 wks ago, I now get a pain in my chest when I raise my voice or cough almost in my throat too anyone else had this?

Sully606

•10 years ago

6 Replies

after my stroke because of AFIB I am on flecanide but I still have missed beats and a jumping heart all the time.

Is there something I can take away with me when I go abroad on holiday to stop the periods of AF as I get very nervous and am getting afraid to go on holiday....

Is there something I can take away with me when I go abroad on holiday to stop t...

marg47

•10 years ago

17 Replies

7 day loop recorder results.

The purpose of this 7 day recording was for the EP to decide whether I needed ablation or pace and ablate. I saw the Cardiologist at our regional hospital...

The purpose of this 7 day recording was for the EP to decide whether I needed ab...

jennydog

•10 years ago

2 Replies

24 hours post ablation! First off, if this works, I would do it again. (If unfortunately necessary!)

I so waited for others to post once they'd gone through this ordeal so here I go for all who are curious. I will try to answer all the questions I had prior...

I so waited for others to post once they'd gone through this ordeal so here I go...

iris1205

•10 years ago

63 Replies

Why anti-platelet and not anticoagulant

Hello all Just thought I should let you all know why sometime people with AF are not put on anticoagulant (warfarin) And put on anti-platelet (Asprin). This...

Hello all Just thought I should let you all know why sometime people with AF are...

Sweetsugar40

•10 years ago

36 Replies

Pacemaker-Mediated Tachycardia

I had a RF Ablation last November! All went well although I experienced a few what I call "tremors" since then. I had a check up recently with the cardiologist...

I had a RF Ablation last November! All went well although I experienced a few wh...

tibetan36

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Im on bisoprolol-fumarate and-flecainide acetate together and I'm suffering from a tight chest and breathlessness but no AF attacks! Help!

Jomack

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hi everyone...just been diagnosed with AF, 44 years old and at a total loss.

Up until 3 weeks ago life was pretty normal, although I had not been 100% since Xmas when I had a throat infection, fever, cold, etc, etc. I just put it down...

Up until 3 weeks ago life was pretty normal, although I had not been 100% since ...

Uttled00

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Heart Monitor

Today I have been fitted with a heart monitor for 6 days, it's only a small thing so no problem. Hopefully my heart will do it's thing and someone will see...

Today I have been fitted with a heart monitor for 6 days, it's only a small thi...

shirljo

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Do I need to inform the DLA and my insurance????

I have recently been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF and am on 1.25 mg of bisoprolo. Im 43 and fairly healthy running three times a week for up to an hour a time...

I have recently been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF and am on 1.25 mg of bisoprolo...

Rickster221

•10 years ago

26 Replies

I am about start 2.5mg of bisoprolol fumarate one daily, and flecainide acetate 50mg twice daily. Is anyone else taking these two together?

Jomack

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Hi all, I'm Jo and this is the first time for me as only just found out there is an association for this horrible condition that I have.

Jomack

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Weight Loss

Has anyone managed a substantial weight loss whilst suffering AF and taking Metropolol? I am 43 and have around 8 stone to lose, but I am finding weight loss...

Has anyone managed a substantial weight loss whilst suffering AF and taking Metr...

Tonyt70

•10 years ago

15 Replies

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2014

ECG Monitor

Hi all,so EP last week said ablation last August had gone well and as I was feeling better he was going to disscharge me from his care and

goodbye heart monitor!

Pacemaker Mediated Tachycardia

Why would I be prescribed rampril. ,last year my resting pulse was low 30's-now it's low 90's blood pressure quite low.

Has anyone been told they have heart hypokinesis? I had " basal mid-anteroseptal hypokinesis " show up on an echo late last year. Seems it

Swallowing a balloon to have the ablation?

How best to choose a clinic/hospital (in London) for A-Fib treatment?

Has anyone had any spontaneous bruises on their fingers?

Probiotics have done it for me.....

When I am in sinus, I can exercise, but when in AF I am exhausted just thinking about walking,or any exercise. Any ideas please.

Lay Summary.

There are two types of ablation.... With and without the balloon... What is the most common? What have people had??? :0)

Scared of Warfarin.?

Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Tachycardia AND Atrial Flutter!!!

Effects of Warfarin

I suffer from SVT but when I broke my hip in 2012 I had an episode of Atrial fibrillation and was started on Aspirin 75mgs. 2 weeks later I

Hi had my 2nd ablation 4 wks ago, I now get a pain in my chest when I raise my voice or cough almost in my throat too anyone else had this?

after my stroke because of AFIB I am on flecanide but I still have missed beats and a jumping heart all the time.

7 day loop recorder results.

24 hours post ablation! First off, if this works, I would do it again. (If unfortunately necessary!)

Why anti-platelet and not anticoagulant

Pacemaker-Mediated Tachycardia

Im on bisoprolol-fumarate and-flecainide acetate together and I'm suffering from a tight chest and breathlessness but no AF attacks! Help!

Hi everyone...just been diagnosed with AF, 44 years old and at a total loss.

Heart Monitor

Do I need to inform the DLA and my insurance????

I am about start 2.5mg of bisoprolol fumarate one daily, and flecainide acetate 50mg twice daily. Is anyone else taking these two together?

Hi all, I'm Jo and this is the first time for me as only just found out there is an association for this horrible condition that I have.

Weight Loss

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