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Heart valve problems.

Does anyone have heart valve problems if so what kind of treatment please, I am waiting to have a scan to find out what my problem is, I had an ECG I do know...

Does anyone have heart valve problems if so what kind of treatment please, I am ...

Christo4

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Excersise, and AF, how much?

Can I do a bit of gardening, when i am in AF, and a little bit breathless??

dirose

•10 years ago

34 Replies

Has anyone found a way of reducing their blood pressure apart from losing weight and low salt diet?

Be grateful for anything you have found reduces blood pressure. I had an excellent first appointment with EP, who said only one medication was suitable for me,...

Be grateful for anything you have found reduces blood pressure. I had an excelle...

rosyG

•10 years ago

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At last at Cleveland clinic

Hi all We arrived at Cleveland few days back through 18 hours flight , it started with SVT attack at Abu Dhabi airport for 30min and ended with SVT attack in...

Hi all We arrived at Cleveland few days back through 18 hours flight , it starte...

Maitha

•10 years ago

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Taking Warfarin but is anyone taking mini aspirin with it as well?

I had a cousin who died of a D.V.T. while on a flight to America .A couple of years later I was also flying to America and started to take a mini aspirin a day...

I had a cousin who died of a D.V.T. while on a flight to America .A couple of ye...

feejbee

•10 years ago

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I had AF which has got my pulse regulated with warfarin and beta blockers but now I have high blood pressure 150/110 can anyone explain ?

Goldiwonder1

•10 years ago

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INR Dropping 3 months in a row, no action !!!

My INR is tested every month, last three months it has been 2.6 ... 2.2 ... 2.0. And also in the months prior to that it was even higher, usually, so a...

My INR is tested every month, last three months it has been 2.6 ... 2.2 ... 2.0....

Hidden

•10 years ago

18 Replies

New member with paroxysmal AF- wanting to share my story and recent cholesterol result.

My story; I was eventually diagnosed with AF, albeit paroxysmally, in June 2012 after years (>10) of my symptoms being investigated with no avail. The...

My story; I was eventually diagnosed with AF, albeit paroxysmally, in June 2012...

fallingtopieces

•10 years ago

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I had Ablation 12/17/14 i feel worse now than before the procedure, shortness breathe when working out, going upstairs and almost passingout

has anyone else experinced this after procedure?

packersfan

•10 years ago

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i have just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and have been prescribed warfarin do the symptoms of breathlessness go away

marydel

•10 years ago

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Just a short musing. I thank goodness for this site as it has made my life infinitely better and bearable simply be sharing, but more i

Can and do benefit hugely from the knowledge and patient explanations and help given by the wonderful volunteers, who are continually there to support in...

Can and do benefit hugely from the knowledge and patient explanations and help g...

Annaelizabeth

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Re AliveCor

Hi, I'm just asking if anyone else who has an alivecor app on their phone, is going to take up the offer of an ECG analysis by 'an expert'? They say it will...

Hi, I'm just asking if anyone else who has an alivecor app on their phone, is go...

jan-ran

•10 years ago

29 Replies

Catheter Ablation

Hi All, I have just joined the website and it is nice to know that I can share my feelings with others who are in the same position. I had a routine...

Hi All, I have just joined the website and it is nice to know that I can share ...

Rainman3108

•10 years ago

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Anyone with severe, painful and debilitating AF/SVT symptoms.

What are your severe symptoms like, how long do they last and how do you deal with them. How do they impact on your life at the time of an attack and in...

What are your severe symptoms like, how long do they last and how do you deal w...

meadfoot

•10 years ago

15 Replies

New to the forum...

I've just realised I posted in the 'questions' section rather than the 'posts' sections - apologies, I will try again... Hi everyone - my journey began in...

I've just realised I posted in the 'questions' section rather than the 'posts' s...

pinotnoir

•10 years ago

15 Replies

New to the forum...hi everyone...

Hi everyone - my journey began in December 2013, I was suffering from a very bad viral infection and ended up at the doctors because my pulse was very fast and...

Hi everyone - my journey began in December 2013, I was suffering from a very bad...

pinotnoir

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Toast and meds

Yesterday I took my meds a little later half an hour after my toast and cup of tea as soon as I had taken them I felt as if I had drunk about 3 or 4 large G&T...

Yesterday I took my meds a little later half an hour after my toast and cup of t...

Christo4

•10 years ago

20 Replies

What should I do . . . . . . ?

I'm booked for a cardioversion next Wednesday, have waited 6 weeks for it. (heart has been racing constantly all that time and I haven't been able to do much)....

I'm booked for a cardioversion next Wednesday, have waited 6 weeks for it. (hear...

jeanjeannie50

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Bad headaches .

Just getting over a very bad headache and feeling sick, never had one as bad as this before, I must say I have been having the odd headaches over these last...

Just getting over a very bad headache and feeling sick, never had one as bad as ...

Christo4

•10 years ago

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Weight gain and Flecainide

I have been on Flecainide and Diltiazem for almost 3 months now and have gained about 14 lbs. I am feeling lethargic and tired all the time. Is the weight...

I have been on Flecainide and Diltiazem for almost 3 months now and have gained...

wpw62

•10 years ago

38 Replies

Has anyone been "cured" of AF?

I was diagnosed with AF last June and it lasted for about 2-3months. I am on bisoprolol and warfarin. Since then I have been in NSR. I get a lot of ectopic...

I was diagnosed with AF last June and it lasted for about 2-3months. I am on bis...

v624jbb

•10 years ago

80 Replies

Update

My INR is now 3.0 went up from being 2.2 for two weeks. I have been told to take 4mg tomorrow then 5mg the next day to keep changing the amount each day from 4...

My INR is now 3.0 went up from being 2.2 for two weeks. I have been told to take...

Christo4

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Sorry for beeing thick,but can someone explain to me what exactly is an ectopic beat and how does the feeling differ from other arithmic

beats,ie palpatations,af episodes etc.

Hidden

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Every day foods ?

Everyday foods from over-ripe bananas to cheese and beans could be to blame for your heart palpitations Read more:...

Everyday foods from over-ripe bananas to cheese and beans could be to blame for ...

Christo4

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Gaining weight

Can anyone help me I am on xarelto, amidorane , Carvedilol,losartan,and spironolactone and have started to gain weight with no dietary changes, hair is...

Can anyone help me I am on xarelto, amidorane , Carvedilol,losartan,and spironol...

TerriN

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Anyone else had ablation procedure and had to return for cardioversion at later date?

As lots of you may realise I was very anxious my INR wouldn't be in range but turned out it was fine at 2.8. I was first in the list so was dealt with very...

As lots of you may realise I was very anxious my INR wouldn't be in range but tu...

yoyo_again

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Y have Been treated for AF and my pulse is fairly normal now on warfarin and bisoprolol but my question is. Does anyone know what it means t

To have normal systolic blood pressure but high dyastolc at around 99? Answers appreciated. From goldie

To have normal systolic blood pressure but high dyastolc at around 99? Answers a...

Goldiwonder1

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Nosh and Natter in London

Thanks very much to Ian for organising the nosh and natter last week. I was sorry I was there for such a short while. As those of you who were there will know,...

Thanks very much to Ian for organising the nosh and natter last week. I was sorr...

MarkS

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Mini Maze procedure

I would like to find out more about Mini Maze procedure. Has anyone had any experience or who might have done some research on this topic. I haven't had an...

I would like to find out more about Mini Maze procedure. Has anyone had any expe...

Hidden

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling sleepy!

I seem to be having prolonged naps. It seems that if I don't get a good night's sleep (uninterrupted) I'll end up having a catch up during the day - but not a...

I seem to be having prolonged naps. It seems that if I don't get a good night's ...

COB_54

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2014

Heart valve problems.

Excersise, and AF, how much?

Has anyone found a way of reducing their blood pressure apart from losing weight and low salt diet?

At last at Cleveland clinic

Taking Warfarin but is anyone taking mini aspirin with it as well?

I had AF which has got my pulse regulated with warfarin and beta blockers but now I have high blood pressure 150/110 can anyone explain ?

INR Dropping 3 months in a row, no action !!!

New member with paroxysmal AF- wanting to share my story and recent cholesterol result.

I had Ablation 12/17/14 i feel worse now than before the procedure, shortness breathe when working out, going upstairs and almost passingout

i have just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and have been prescribed warfarin do the symptoms of breathlessness go away

Just a short musing. I thank goodness for this site as it has made my life infinitely better and bearable simply be sharing, but more i

Re AliveCor

Catheter Ablation

Anyone with severe, painful and debilitating AF/SVT symptoms.

New to the forum...

New to the forum...hi everyone...

Toast and meds

What should I do . . . . . . ?

Bad headaches .

Weight gain and Flecainide

Has anyone been "cured" of AF?

Update

Sorry for beeing thick,but can someone explain to me what exactly is an ectopic beat and how does the feeling differ from other arithmic

Every day foods ?

Gaining weight

Anyone else had ablation procedure and had to return for cardioversion at later date?

Y have Been treated for AF and my pulse is fairly normal now on warfarin and bisoprolol but my question is. Does anyone know what it means t

Nosh and Natter in London

Mini Maze procedure

Feeling sleepy!

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