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Flecainide Acetate after ablation not controling rythm

3 weeks after ablation procedure have experienced a lot of pauses between beats. Flecainide Acetate does not contrl it and am experiencing episodes of long...

3 weeks after ablation procedure have experienced a lot of pauses between beats....

TonyPan

•10 years ago

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So- ablation for paroxysmal AF. Realistically, how likely is it to work and how long could I be symptom and drug free if it is successful?

I know the answer is probably 'how long is a piece of string?' But I just want to try and gauge the likelihood of a positive outcome.I know, Bob, that you had...

I know the answer is probably 'how long is a piece of string?' But I just want t...

TheScottie

•10 years ago

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Aspirin and atrial fibrillation

Hi all Channel 5 News are looking to interview someone with AF who is currently prescribed aspirin. If this applies to you or anyone that you know, please call...

Hi all Channel 5 News are looking to interview someone with AF who is currently ...

mumknowsbest

Volunteer•10 years ago

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Atrial fibrillation 15 years ago - differences from today.

Just around the turn of the Millennium, a work colleague used to get us to feel his pulse two or three times a year when he came in with what he called his...

Just around the turn of the Millennium, a work colleague used to get us to feel ...

Tobw

•10 years ago

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I have been put on bisoprosol 2.5 mg for perm AF. Looked on couple of sites and some people moan about side effects. Is anyone on it and if

so are side effect common or not. Any tips about time of taking etc. Thanks. Gerry

so are side effect common or not. Any tips about time of taking etc. Thanks. Ge...

gateman

•10 years ago

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I had a catheter ablation at the beginning of June last year for AF ,AT and atrial flutter . I had a follow up at 3 months and 6 months.

Is that it? Or should I expect other check ups ? I only ask because my local hospital (which is not the one I had the ablation at) has lost my notes on 2...

Is that it? Or should I expect other check ups ? I only ask because my local hos...

feejbee

•10 years ago

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Is Cardioversion always the answer

Hi everyone! Still waiting for my ablation (6 months since I saw the EP now) and despite being moved onto another consultant's list... I'm still waiting. My...

Hi everyone! Still waiting for my ablation (6 months since I saw the EP now) and...

jedimasterlincoln

•10 years ago

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Live in Birmingham and want to help support education around the importance of appropriate AF care and treatment?

Please help raise awareness of AF and appropriate treatment. AF Association is seeking a willing and supportive spokesperson for a piece in the Birmingham...

Please help raise awareness of AF and appropriate treatment. AF Association is ...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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West Country Cell Lunch.

HI gang, it must be that time again already! Usual place . The DIggers Rest Woodbury Salterton, 12 for 12.30 I am thinking either Wednesday 23rd or ditto...

HI gang, it must be that time again already! Usual place . The DIggers Rest Wood...

BobD

Volunteer•10 years ago

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The perception of af

Do you think the perception og af has chsnged over the last frw years? When i was first diagnosed 20 years ago, the attitude of gp's snd csrdiologists seemed...

Do you think the perception og af has chsnged over the last frw years? When i w...

davegm

•10 years ago

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What to take for a headache

I was just wondering what you take for a headache. Yesterday I had a sinus headache and knew I could not take aspirin or similar since I am taking Xarelto. I...

I was just wondering what you take for a headache. Yesterday I had a sinus head...

barbm

•10 years ago

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Anyone get a short afib, PAC, or PVC after sneeze, cough, burp or large swallow of food or drink ?

Needanswersnow

•10 years ago

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I had an ablation back in April and thought that I would be feeling 100% by now but I am still getting breathlessness and now have an hiatus

has anybody else experienced these problems

yorkieman

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Testing for Magnesium deficiency? Blood test not good enough.

Apparently, a simple blood test isn’t an accurate indicator of magnesium present and working within cells:...

Apparently, a simple blood test isn’t an accurate indicator of magnesium present...

onezone

•10 years ago

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Anybody out there on or been on 200mg of Flecainide/day for Lone PAF? How long before serious side effects?

Flecainide has worked well for 2 months but is it accumulating or changing an otherwise healthy heart and body generally.

Flecainide has worked well for 2 months but is it accumulating or changing an ot...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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How worried/afraid should I be since I have been forced to abruptly stop Xarelto through no fault of my own?

I can't tolerate warfarin so my hematologist gave me Xarelto because I have a long history of PE's, DVT, had a minor stroke and P-AFIB & of course told me it...

I can't tolerate warfarin so my hematologist gave me Xarelto because I have a lo...

THEUNIQUELDY

•10 years ago

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2 year anniversary

I am coming up on my 2 year anniversary of my first and only attack of this nasty condition. I was severely dehydrated and low on magnesium and potassium at...

I am coming up on my 2 year anniversary of my first and only attack of this nast...

Ricklong

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Please help raise awareness of AF and appropriate treatment

AF Association is seeking a willing and supportive spokesperson for a TV piece on AF ahead of the new NICE Guidelines on the condition, which are due to be...

AF Association is seeking a willing and supportive spokesperson for a TV piece o...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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Can anyone recommend easy on line meditation techniques as I will need something to help in the period waiting for ablation date?

dedeottie

•10 years ago

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Is AF classed as a disability?

I'm under scrutiny at work with regard to sickness surrounding my AF and the lead up to that last episode (3 months of untreated viral illness)and my union rep...

I'm under scrutiny at work with regard to sickness surrounding my AF and the lea...

Loo53

•10 years ago

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One week after ablation

Hi all One week on and feeling fine following my ablation. Only one thing is that I still get chest pain or more like intergestion and if I breath deeply it...

Hi all One week on and feeling fine following my ablation. Only one thing is th...

Steve_D

•10 years ago

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Still getting af attacks after ablation

I had 6 years in nsr after my first ablation, but after my second ablation 9wks ago I'm getting af everyday for anything between 10min and 1hr!!! Really down...

I had 6 years in nsr after my first ablation, but after my second ablation 9wks ...

Kaiser78

•10 years ago

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Would appreciate any experiences or info from anyone who has had ablation procedures for flutter and fibrillation at the same time.

Saw my cardiologist today for a follow -up after 72 hour holter monitor and ultrasound following initial consult. Apparently, I am in atrial flutter most of...

Saw my cardiologist today for a follow -up after 72 hour holter monitor and ultr...

Scorer

•10 years ago

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Warfarin and INR too high

I need help and advice please. My INR has been fairly constant for the past eight weeks but today with just four weeks to go to my ablation date it has gone up...

I need help and advice please. My INR has been fairly constant for the past eigh...

wpw62

•10 years ago

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I had ablation on monday

Just wanted to introduce myself as i would like to share my ablation experience and hopefully gain from others experience. I had a pvi isolation ablation on...

Just wanted to introduce myself as i would like to share my ablation experience ...

davegm

•10 years ago

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Af 9 weeks after ablation

I had 6 years in nsr after my first ablation, but after my second ablation 9wks ago I'm getting af everyday for any between 10min and 1hr!!! Really down cause...

I had 6 years in nsr after my first ablation, but after my second ablation 9wks ...

Kaiser78

•10 years ago

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I Can't take anti- coagulants as I had a brain- bleed last year following taking Warfarin. Does anyone have any info or dietary advice

That I could follow to help clot prevention? I have paroxysmal AF and am awaiting an ablation.

That I could follow to help clot prevention? I have paroxysmal AF and am awaitin...

SuzieA

•10 years ago

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Hello, AWOL long time! Update & questions?

Few weeks ago my cardiologist prescribed Amioderone, saying it would increase the chances of my second ablation for PA being effective. It does seem to help...

Few weeks ago my cardiologist prescribed Amioderone, saying it would increase th...

Bev999

•10 years ago

10 Replies

I'm set to get a pacemaker next week, what lifestyle changes will I experience once I have it?

robcleaton

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Retail offer of Blood Pressure Monitor.

From Thursday 12th of June Lidl is selling Speaking Blood Pressure Monitors for £19.99. The advertisement shows an upper arm cuff and states "With warning in...

From Thursday 12th of June Lidl is selling Speaking Blood Pressure Monitors for ...

jennydog

•10 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for June 2014

Flecainide Acetate after ablation not controling rythm

So- ablation for paroxysmal AF. Realistically, how likely is it to work and how long could I be symptom and drug free if it is successful?

Aspirin and atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation 15 years ago - differences from today.

I have been put on bisoprosol 2.5 mg for perm AF. Looked on couple of sites and some people moan about side effects. Is anyone on it and if

I had a catheter ablation at the beginning of June last year for AF ,AT and atrial flutter . I had a follow up at 3 months and 6 months.

Is Cardioversion always the answer

Live in Birmingham and want to help support education around the importance of appropriate AF care and treatment?

West Country Cell Lunch.

The perception of af

What to take for a headache

Anyone get a short afib, PAC, or PVC after sneeze, cough, burp or large swallow of food or drink ?

I had an ablation back in April and thought that I would be feeling 100% by now but I am still getting breathlessness and now have an hiatus

Testing for Magnesium deficiency? Blood test not good enough.

Anybody out there on or been on 200mg of Flecainide/day for Lone PAF? How long before serious side effects?

How worried/afraid should I be since I have been forced to abruptly stop Xarelto through no fault of my own?

2 year anniversary

Please help raise awareness of AF and appropriate treatment

Can anyone recommend easy on line meditation techniques as I will need something to help in the period waiting for ablation date?

Is AF classed as a disability?

One week after ablation

Still getting af attacks after ablation

Would appreciate any experiences or info from anyone who has had ablation procedures for flutter and fibrillation at the same time.

Warfarin and INR too high

I had ablation on monday

Af 9 weeks after ablation

I Can't take anti- coagulants as I had a brain- bleed last year following taking Warfarin. Does anyone have any info or dietary advice

Hello, AWOL long time! Update & questions?

I'm set to get a pacemaker next week, what lifestyle changes will I experience once I have it?

Retail offer of Blood Pressure Monitor.

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