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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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After 3 months of symptoms have finally been diagnosed with PAF and started bisoprolol 2.5 mgs today.

Started with 2-3 episodes a week but over the past 3 weeks have only had 2 episode free days. Last Monday was the worst when had 3 episodes and spent the whole...

Started with 2-3 episodes a week but over the past 3 weeks have only had 2 episo...

Scorer

•10 years ago

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Newbies To PAF and pil in a pocket

Hi, I am reading a lot of posts about 'pill in the pocket' is this a new protocol for PAF? Instead of everyday meds

Hi, I am reading a lot of posts about 'pill in the pocket' is this a new protoco...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Discontinue warfarin prior to colonoscopy? No, yes, maybe!

My last colonoscopy 5 years ago was prior to my AF diagnosis , so i was of course not on warfarin as I am now. All my previous colonoscopies have revealed...

My last colonoscopy 5 years ago was prior to my AF diagnosis , so i was of cours...

jusjay9

•10 years ago

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Ablation on Wednesday

I have my ablation planed for Wednesday at Oxford and although feeling nervous (but received great support from you guys) I am sort of looking forward to it....

I have my ablation planed for Wednesday at Oxford and although feeling nervous (...

Steve_D

•10 years ago

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My PVI Experience (yesterday)

Hi I had cryo PVI yesterday morning and just wanted to share my experience, in the hope it will help others through the process and allay some fears. But...

Hi I had cryo PVI yesterday morning and just wanted to share my experience, in ...

Paul66

•10 years ago

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Consultant today

Hi Had an appointment with consultant today Decided not to have another cardio version and heart rhythm drugs as a long term solution as basically have no...

Hi Had an appointment with consultant today Decided not to have another cardio v...

R1100S1

•10 years ago

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Me again its regarding the medication flecanide why is it some of us take it daily and others only take it as pip thanks karen

barnes12

•10 years ago

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How often should we take our pulse some seems to take it quite often

barnes12

•10 years ago

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Is this normal post ablation behaviour?

I'm 8 days post ablation. For the first 5 days, all was fine, but for the last two days, my heart rate has become irregular with extra beats and skipped beats...

I'm 8 days post ablation. For the first 5 days, all was fine, but for the last t...

Therealsue

•10 years ago

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Waking up Breathless

For the past two weeks I have been waking up in the night and also very early in the morning, really breathless. I am always a bit breathless when walking...

For the past two weeks I have been waking up in the night and also very early in...

Enjoy

•10 years ago

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Anyone have any adverse symptoms using Rivaroxabam

michaelegan

•10 years ago

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My (Yesterday) question re. ablation success. I would just like to say that, as a relative newcomer to this forum, how helpful

& supportive you all are and what a great role the volunteers are playing. It is clearly a great prop for many people that such a medium exists so...a big...

& supportive you all are and what a great role the volunteers are playing. It is...

David21

•10 years ago

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New stroke information for women

This website updates information on stroke for women including those with AF....

EngMac

•10 years ago

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Could anyone tell me, when is it necessary to fit a Pacemaker after Ablation .Also what experiences have people had with notifying the DVLA

My GP told me that I would probably need both done very soon after my initial diagnosis. Wondering if this is because I have not been able to tolerate either...

My GP told me that I would probably need both done very soon after my initial di...

Bucc4

•10 years ago

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Totally gutted, after psyching myself up, the anaesthetist refused to do it due to my having a cold, said it would be too dangerous

As infection could transfer to heart or lungs. Have to wait for another date for my ablation.

As infection could transfer to heart or lungs. Have to wait for another date for...

SuzieA

•10 years ago

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What do you do while waiting for Ablation ?

1st ever post regarding my issue !!!I am sat here in limbo with intermittent chest pains and missed beats , catching breath . I feel that my life is on hold ....

1st ever post regarding my issue !!!I am sat here in limbo with intermittent che...

Mickysixpence

•10 years ago

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Converting from Warfarin to Rivaroxaban

My GP said stop Warfarin for two days then start the Rivaroxaban. My last INR was 1.7 and from what I have read it seems you should start Rivaroxaban when INR...

My GP said stop Warfarin for two days then start the Rivaroxaban. My last INR wa...

scooty

•10 years ago

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Hi...after a successful cardioversion in November 2013 it's back urrgh!!!......I have been in AF again for 3 weeks now. Fortunately my heart

is not as high as last time when I was admitted for 5 days,but never the less seems to be gaining speed by the day. I am still taking Bisaprolol but was taken...

is not as high as last time when I was admitted for 5 days,but never the less se...

abihel

•10 years ago

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Sat in my room waiting for the anaesthetist to come, ablation day today. Fingers crossed all goes well.

Sooo nervous!

SuzieA

•10 years ago

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There are allot of posts re. ablation & I am getting the impression that ablation very often does not work i.e problems continue or a 2nd

ablation is needed. Are there any statistics detailing the success rate of this procedure does anyone know ? Thanks

ablation is needed. Are there any statistics detailing the success rate of this ...

David21

•10 years ago

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Morning after the night before.......

I have PAF and take Prodaxa And Sotalol. When I go out in the evening pub or party I feel incredibly hung over in the morning and shattered. I don't drink...

I have PAF and take Prodaxa And Sotalol. When I go out in the evening pub or par...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Definately a bad hair day today!

Well, today is the first day that the whole A.F. thing has well and truly got under my skin! I don't know why, after 15 years, I have let something get to me ....

Well, today is the first day that the whole A.F. thing has well and truly got un...

dedeottie

•10 years ago

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Increased heart rate 3 months after ablation

Hi all. I had a successful catheter ablation in February. Following it, I no longer had a heart flutter, and my AF had also gone. My pulse was down to 55-60...

Hi all. I had a successful catheter ablation in February. Following it, I no lon...

Lizzo

•10 years ago

27 Replies

Aspirin article I. Yesterday's daily mail

Did anyone else read it? Thought it was a persuasive article....

CDreamer

•10 years ago

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Vagal non-arrhythmia

This is just an observation about what I assume is vagal arrhythmia. Without drugs, I have a constant and symptomatic arrhythmia (not AF) and without fail I...

This is just an observation about what I assume is vagal arrhythmia. Without d...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Warfarin dose Sorry to bother you with this, but could I just ask...........

Just had my post ablation INR done and it was 3. When I had my ablation done last Thursday it was 2, having dropped from 2.6 two days before (although it was...

Just had my post ablation INR done and it was 3. When I had my ablation done la...

Therealsue

•10 years ago

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Pre op

Well, that's my pre op completed. Bloods, ECG, X-ray, INR at 2.5 and chat with the arrhythmia nurse. Everythings in order. I'm an ideal candidate for ablation...

Well, that's my pre op completed. Bloods, ECG, X-ray, INR at 2.5 and chat with t...

MammaCass

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Has anyone had flecainide dose reduced after an AF free period?

I am on 100mg twice a day, have only had one episode in the three years I've been on it. I do feel tired and at times fatigued ( having to sit down and rest)....

I am on 100mg twice a day, have only had one episode in the three years I've be...

Bagrat

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Should I be on a anti-coagulant?

I keep reading on here everyone is on a walfarin or similar. No doc has mentioned me going on one. Should I be? I'm 35 non smoker with no family history of...

I keep reading on here everyone is on a walfarin or similar. No doc has mention...

BattyMumma

•10 years ago

23 Replies

All that is fast with the heart in not necessarily afib

A few weeks ago I woke up to find my heart racing at 150 beats per minute. I recorded my heart rate on my blood pressure monitor ,My thoughts were very down...

A few weeks ago I woke up to find my heart racing at 150 beats per minute. I rec...

LakesLad

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2014

After 3 months of symptoms have finally been diagnosed with PAF and started bisoprolol 2.5 mgs today.

Newbies To PAF and pil in a pocket

Discontinue warfarin prior to colonoscopy? No, yes, maybe!

Ablation on Wednesday

My PVI Experience (yesterday)

Consultant today

Me again its regarding the medication flecanide why is it some of us take it daily and others only take it as pip thanks karen

How often should we take our pulse some seems to take it quite often

Is this normal post ablation behaviour?

Waking up Breathless

Anyone have any adverse symptoms using Rivaroxabam

My (Yesterday) question re. ablation success. I would just like to say that, as a relative newcomer to this forum, how helpful

New stroke information for women

Could anyone tell me, when is it necessary to fit a Pacemaker after Ablation .Also what experiences have people had with notifying the DVLA

Totally gutted, after psyching myself up, the anaesthetist refused to do it due to my having a cold, said it would be too dangerous

What do you do while waiting for Ablation ?

Converting from Warfarin to Rivaroxaban

Hi...after a successful cardioversion in November 2013 it's back urrgh!!!......I have been in AF again for 3 weeks now. Fortunately my heart

Sat in my room waiting for the anaesthetist to come, ablation day today. Fingers crossed all goes well.

There are allot of posts re. ablation & I am getting the impression that ablation very often does not work i.e problems continue or a 2nd

Morning after the night before.......

Definately a bad hair day today!

Increased heart rate 3 months after ablation

Aspirin article I. Yesterday's daily mail

Vagal non-arrhythmia

Warfarin dose Sorry to bother you with this, but could I just ask...........

Pre op

Has anyone had flecainide dose reduced after an AF free period?

Should I be on a anti-coagulant?

All that is fast with the heart in not necessarily afib

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