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Ablation next week for running induced AF

So sorry if I'm getting this wrong and this should be on another post or something, but I'm so unbelievably relieved to find this forum. I have exercise...

So sorry if I'm getting this wrong and this should be on another post or somethi...

Therealsue

•10 years ago

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Newly diagnosed with PAF. very frightened. Doctor changing med from Bisoprolol to Sotalol. Advice please!

I have episodes of PAF for a couple of years but didn't know what it was and as was so seldom I never went to the doctor. However in the last few months it got...

I have episodes of PAF for a couple of years but didn't know what it was and as ...

blackcat123

•10 years ago

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ablation

well I've had my ablation, and so far everything is going really well. Virtually no pain except for a botched attempt to get blood out of my arm. I don't think...

well I've had my ablation, and so far everything is going really well. Virtually...

kakapo

•10 years ago

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New anti coagulant

just been to my first anti coagulant appointment and been prescribed apixaban not what i was expecting which was warfarin so a bit surprised wondered if anyone...

just been to my first anti coagulant appointment and been prescribed apixaban no...

12gettingthere

•10 years ago

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Second opinion, re test?

Hi I was diagnosed nearly six years ago with P.A.F. after several tests and an ecg which shows T.wave infursion all ways. i have now moved to a different...

Hi I was diagnosed nearly six years ago with P.A.F. after several tests and an ...

kazzyr

•10 years ago

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Paroxysmal AF - but a long episode.

I've just come out of a 14 day AF episode and wondered whether anyone else has had one this long. Diagnosed with AF four years ago, I'd thought this was...

I've just come out of a 14 day AF episode and wondered whether anyone else has h...

MikeCol

•10 years ago

11 Replies

New FAQs

Hi everyone Working together with kind help from Bob and Ian, we have created a set of FAQs for new members to the forum. I have pinned the three FAQs to the...

Hi everyone Working together with kind help from Bob and Ian, we have created a...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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FAQs - Ablation

Ablation, before and after Q) What is it like? A) To start with the procedure takes place in a catheter laboratory not an operation theatre and is not an...

Ablation, before and after Q) What is it like? A) To start with the procedure...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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FAQs - Anticoagulants

Anti-Coagulation and “warfarin” Q) I’ve been told I have to go on warfarin. That’s rat poison isn’t it? A) Yes, warfarin is used as an anticoagulant and...

Anti-Coagulation and “warfarin” Q) I’ve been told I have to go on warfarin. Th...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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FAQs - General

Diagnosis what happens next? Q)I’ve just been diagnosed with AF and I am really scared. A)Yes the diagnosis is really scary isn’t it? Suddenly finding out...

Diagnosis what happens next? Q)I’ve just been diagnosed with AF and I am reall...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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Swollen hands, and turning white from 2nd joint to tips of fingers in both hands

Hello, does anybody else get above when out for a decent walk on flat or hill. It's almost like a line has been drawn on my hands and anything above is white...

Hello, does anybody else get above when out for a decent walk on flat or hill. I...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know of any anti-inflammatory safe to take with Rivaroxaban?

Hi! After just having had a very successful hip replacement op. 2 weeks ago, at the Chapel Allerton hospital in Leeds, my surgeon has taken me off Naproxen...

Hi! After just having had a very successful hip replacement op. 2 weeks ago, at ...

RaynerP

•10 years ago

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Does anyone else at my age (37) suffer from breathlessness when NOT in AF? Or am I the only one?

Jomack

•10 years ago

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Took first Warfarin tablets last night

Hello, this is the first time I have posted a message and firstly want to say how helpful and informative I have found the forum. Would appreciate any help...

Hello, this is the first time I have posted a message and firstly want to say ho...

Nan1

•10 years ago

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Resting Heart rate and blood pressure

This is more an observation than a question. My normal bp is around 120/60 and my resting heart rate 58/60 - with help from medication. Last night I noticed...

This is more an observation than a question. My normal bp is around 120/60 and...

Enjoy

•10 years ago

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Worse, more frequent bouts of Afib and much higher pulse rate while in Afib, advice please.

HI everyone, You might remember I had my ablation April 15, since then I've had many Afib episodes and they seem to last longer. I am now wearing a 14 day...

HI everyone, You might remember I had my ablation April 15, since then I've had ...

regalone

•10 years ago

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What is the procedure that burns out the part of the valve that is fibulating?

I am an artist as you can see ....having daily attacks of fibulating flutters into 160 to 180 I live alone and am afraid. The slightest exertion seems to...

I am an artist as you can see ....having daily attacks of fibulating flutters i...

franksavage

•10 years ago

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Channel 4 s '24 Hours in A&E' is featuring the work of King's stroke team this Wednesday, wonder if AF will get a mention?

They treat 1300 stroke patients a year.

Buffafly

•10 years ago

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PROSED ABLATION AND PATIENT'S WEIGHT

I went back to see Dr Todd, the Consultant EP at Liverpool Broadgreen 9/5/14. Bob rates him highly and so do I. I told him that 4 different beta blockers had...

I went back to see Dr Todd, the Consultant EP at Liverpool Broadgreen 9/5/14. Bo...

jennydog

•10 years ago

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Some interesting reading

I have been asked to proof read a huge tome the subject of which I will not bore you with. My purpose is as a lay man to assess the content from that angle. I...

I have been asked to proof read a huge tome the subject of which I will not bore...

BobD

Volunteer•10 years ago

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Heart Rhythm Week, 2 – 8 Jun 2014

This year Arrhythmia Alliance is celebrating ten years of progress in atrial fibrillation and arrhythmia care. Heart Rhythm Week 2014 will look to celebrate...

This year Arrhythmia Alliance is celebrating ten years of progress in atrial fib...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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Pradaxa and cystoscopy

Can anybody tell me if you have to stop taking Pradaxa before having a cystoscopy. They mention about warfarin in but not pradaxa. I have tried to speak to the...

Can anybody tell me if you have to stop taking Pradaxa before having a cystoscop...

Lucybod

•10 years ago

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have got my appointment with atos

hi all . so after waiting 7 months ive finally got my apointment. so what i want to know is . what do i do when they turn me down . and i know they will cause...

hi all . so after waiting 7 months ive finally got my apointment. so what i want...

moggdog

•10 years ago

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Hi Folks, Has anyone had an extraction of a tooth since they have been on Daily Warfarin.What does it entail? And can it be done via IV.

I understand clotting is an issue, and all my dentist has done thus far is to put me on a course of Antibiotics. He seems a bit unsure. Help please.

I understand clotting is an issue, and all my dentist has done thus far is to pu...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Just having doubts about Sotalol causing side effects when I am thinking they are symptoms.

Dizziness, vertigo , stomach upset and swollen mid. Drift . GP is aware but has neVer suggested changing meds. What are your experience 's please. Been on this...

Dizziness, vertigo , stomach upset and swollen mid. Drift . GP is aware but has ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Great news from my EP

at my post ablation consultation. I have been feeling very well since my ablation but have been feeling 'fluttering', the chest full of gentle butterflies,...

at my post ablation consultation. I have been feeling very well since my ablatio...

porridgequeen

•10 years ago

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Thanks

To all for your congratulations messages. Really looking forward to the future.x

dedeottie

•10 years ago

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First PVA

Can anyone tell me what expect prior to my ablation. Will I have to stop taking warfarin and or the flecainide and diltiazem ? If do how many days before?...

Can anyone tell me what expect prior to my ablation. Will I have to stop taking ...

wpw62

•10 years ago

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This is nothing to do withA.F.but just had to share my news.

I have just become a grandma for the first time. I wasn't prepared for the amazingly good feelings I had when I held him today and wanted to share with my...

I have just become a grandma for the first time. I wasn't prepared for the amazi...

dedeottie

•10 years ago

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Blood clots Mail on sunday

Just read very interesting article in paper about removing clots from the brain.Going in at the groin and up to the brain then breaking the clot up and vacuum...

Just read very interesting article in paper about removing clots from the brain....

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2014

Ablation next week for running induced AF

Newly diagnosed with PAF. very frightened. Doctor changing med from Bisoprolol to Sotalol. Advice please!

ablation

New anti coagulant

Second opinion, re test?

Paroxysmal AF - but a long episode.

New FAQs

FAQs - Ablation

FAQs - Anticoagulants

FAQs - General

Swollen hands, and turning white from 2nd joint to tips of fingers in both hands

Does anyone know of any anti-inflammatory safe to take with Rivaroxaban?

Does anyone else at my age (37) suffer from breathlessness when NOT in AF? Or am I the only one?

Took first Warfarin tablets last night

Resting Heart rate and blood pressure

Worse, more frequent bouts of Afib and much higher pulse rate while in Afib, advice please.

What is the procedure that burns out the part of the valve that is fibulating?

Channel 4 s '24 Hours in A&E' is featuring the work of King's stroke team this Wednesday, wonder if AF will get a mention?

PROSED ABLATION AND PATIENT'S WEIGHT

Some interesting reading

Heart Rhythm Week, 2 – 8 Jun 2014

Pradaxa and cystoscopy

have got my appointment with atos

Hi Folks, Has anyone had an extraction of a tooth since they have been on Daily Warfarin.What does it entail? And can it be done via IV.

Just having doubts about Sotalol causing side effects when I am thinking they are symptoms.

Great news from my EP

Thanks

First PVA

This is nothing to do withA.F.but just had to share my news.

Blood clots Mail on sunday

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