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Oral anticoagulation with DAPT failed to reduce stroke rates in AF

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EngMac

•10 years ago

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Experts discuss FDA advisory against aspirin for primary prevention of MI, stroke 

The discussion continues and as expected the definitive answers are still in limbo....

The discussion continues and as expected the definitive answers are still in lim...

EngMac

•10 years ago

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Article on anticoagulation in today's Daily Telegraph

The article (for which I can't give a link) has some interesting statistics. 3.4% of AF patients are on NOACs - NICE expected it to be 20% by now. This is...

The article (for which I can't give a link) has some interesting statistics. 3....

Mrspat

•10 years ago

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I,ve noticed over the last few weeks (which I tend to agree with) that people think that AF and digestion are linked,Pro-biotics were

mentioned the other day again,and i,ve noticed people tend to have ulcers,, IBS,,etc and the thought is sort out digestion and this will help the AF.With this...

mentioned the other day again,and i,ve noticed people tend to have ulcers,, IBS,...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I put this as a post by mistake, I just want to know from someone with permanent AF if it is normal to be out of breath...

I had a successful cardioversion last June and was kept on Amiodarone, Bisoporole, Losartan & Warfarin I was unable to see the Cardiologist at the 2 month...

I had a successful cardioversion last June and was kept on Amiodarone, Bisoporo...

paolina

•10 years ago

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At last!! Aspirin has long since been not recommended for blood thinning in AF.

I was told that 18 months ago, when first diagnosed. This link, see below, is from the BBC website, today, June 9th 2014. I have, often, read on...

I was told that 18 months ago, when first diagnosed. This link, see below, is fr...

vovvarna22

•10 years ago

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Pacemaker and Alivecor

I was quite excited to have ordered my Alivecor which came this morning but dismayed to read that it is not recommended for use by anyone with a pacemaker....

I was quite excited to have ordered my Alivecor which came this morning but dism...

anneliz

•10 years ago

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Meet up Support Groups

Having just read the post about a new support group starting up in Surrey - it would be lovely if the AFA site could list such Support Group meetings on the...

Having just read the post about a new support group starting up in Surrey - it w...

Enjoy

•10 years ago

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Nifedipine and AF, any link?

Hi all, I doubt anyone would know but anyone have any idea if there is any link to AF and a drug called Nifedipine? I was administered a very intensive course...

Hi all, I doubt anyone would know but anyone have any idea if there is any link ...

BattyMumma

•10 years ago

1 Reply

After 5 days of minimal symptoms after commencing bisoprolol AF has come back with a vengeance. Episodes for the last 4 days and today was

laid low most of the day. Fortunately, I am seeing cardiologist / electrophysiologist at Papworth on Wednesday. This will be my first consult since my initial...

laid low most of the day. Fortunately, I am seeing cardiologist / electrophysiol...

Scorer

•10 years ago

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Disopyramide. (Rythmodan)

Is anyone taking Disopyramide, apart from Koll , ? If so can you tell me if you have experienced side effects etc and if you have needed to take a reduced dose...

Is anyone taking Disopyramide, apart from Koll , ? If so can you tell me if you ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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2 Month Post Ablation

Just rode a 26 mile ride on my mountain bike over hilly terrain! ** Never missed a beat ** The ablation corrected my heart problem now it's up to me to...

Just rode a 26 mile ride on my mountain bike over hilly terrain! ** Never mi...

lubohohduh

•10 years ago

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My first venture out

Hi all I had my ablation on Wednesday and had my first venture out today to the local shopping precinct. Although my heart is racing but not excessive, legs...

Hi all I had my ablation on Wednesday and had my first venture out today to the ...

Steve_D

•10 years ago

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Back in AF after almost a year following a cardioversion and taking Amiodarone.

The cardiologist has told me to stop taking Amiodarone which was causing a few problems, and up the dose of Bisoporole and keep my hb at around 70. I am now...

The cardiologist has told me to stop taking Amiodarone which was causing a few p...

paolina

•10 years ago

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Confused

Hi all, I am very new to Af, diagnosed in April, but probably had it for several years. I have experienced very mixed emotions since being diagnosed, positive...

Hi all, I am very new to Af, diagnosed in April, but probably had it for several...

Peddling

•10 years ago

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What do i do now?

I had cardioversion on 3 June and after one shock i was back in normal rhythm. Yesterday i started to get breathless again and have had a fair few...

I had cardioversion on 3 June and after one shock i was back in normal rhythm. ...

tiredandconfused

•10 years ago

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New Patient support group in Surrey! All welcome!

If you live in Surrey, you may like to come to our monthly Arrhythmia Support group- The first meeting is on 16th July at 5pm, Epsom Old Town Hall. A local...

If you live in Surrey, you may like to come to our monthly Arrhythmia Support gr...

rosyG

•10 years ago

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Atrial Fibrillation Austraia

A support group for those living in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere is being set up here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtrialFibrillationAU - anyone...

A support group for those living in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere is bei...

ShirleyH

•10 years ago

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What medication am I likely to be put on?

Can anyone help me please. I am completing a PIP form and one of the questions is what medication am I on or will be taking? I know what I am on (bisroplol)...

Can anyone help me please. I am completing a PIP form and one of the questions i...

BattyMumma

•10 years ago

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About ectopic beats by cleveland clinic

http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2014/06/when-not-to-worry-about-your-irregular-heart-rhythms-video/?utm_campaign=cc+posts&utm_medium=social&utm_source=faceboo

http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2014/06/when-not-to-worry-about-your-irregular...

Maitha

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Cough medicine

Can anyone suggest a cough medicine which can help a sometimes dry, sometimes productive cough which can be taken with warfarin? I used to take Pholcodeine...

Can anyone suggest a cough medicine which can help a sometimes dry, sometimes pr...

Hel1958

•10 years ago

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I'm at last 5 days post first cryoablation and have been doing great - no heart symptoms at all. I think, because of this maybe, I have done

too much and apart from tiredness have indigestion type discomfort in my chest when swallowing. Anybody else experienced this?

too much and apart from tiredness have indigestion type discomfort in my chest w...

aquarian52

•10 years ago

10 Replies

How long????

Can anyone on here please tell me how long you have to take warfarin with a count of 1.6 week after week month after month, before something else is done...

Can anyone on here please tell me how long you have to take warfarin with a coun...

Dottilind

•10 years ago

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I have changed my gp

Please i could do with some advice. For reasons i wont go into I changed my gp and where i am now are excellent so i thought. I had a new patient exam all...

Please i could do with some advice. For reasons i wont go into I changed my gp a...

Hidden

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Proposed new lay out.

I am not good on computers so this new design is going to take some getting used to. I really hate change for change's sake. I like to know how many responses...

I am not good on computers so this new design is going to take some getting used...

jennydog

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Ablation update

Had the ablation yesterday, only took just under 3 hours which was good. I have to be honest, it was pretty grim, I think I reacted to something because at one...

Had the ablation yesterday, only took just under 3 hours which was good. I have ...

Hel1958

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Post Procedure

I'm home, feeling fragile, but home and in NSR. I'll post the details later, but thank you all for you good wishes and support x

I'm home, feeling fragile, but home and in NSR. I'll post the details later, but...

MammaCass

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Over the counter flecainide

Hi - does anyone know if it possible to buy flecainide over the counter? I am going abroad for 6 months, and my gp' s practice say I can only have a...

Hi - does anyone know if it possible to buy flecainide over the counter? I am go...

Fayolan

•10 years ago

13 Replies

AFA medical abbreviations

Is there a list of acronyms or abbreviations defining the many AFA medical abbreviations used on this website. In particular, what is EP, PAF, PVI, INR and so...

Is there a list of acronyms or abbreviations defining the many AFA medical abbre...

cmscott

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Blood pressure monitor question

Hi After being discharged from consultant and refered back to docs for care of my permanent AF I had my regular BP appointment with the specialist nurse. Was...

Hi After being discharged from consultant and refered back to docs for care of m...

R1100S1

•10 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for June 2014

Oral anticoagulation with DAPT failed to reduce stroke rates in AF

Experts discuss FDA advisory against aspirin for primary prevention of MI, stroke

Article on anticoagulation in today's Daily Telegraph

I,ve noticed over the last few weeks (which I tend to agree with) that people think that AF and digestion are linked,Pro-biotics were

I put this as a post by mistake, I just want to know from someone with permanent AF if it is normal to be out of breath...

At last!! Aspirin has long since been not recommended for blood thinning in AF.

Pacemaker and Alivecor

Meet up Support Groups

Nifedipine and AF, any link?

After 5 days of minimal symptoms after commencing bisoprolol AF has come back with a vengeance. Episodes for the last 4 days and today was

Disopyramide. (Rythmodan)

2 Month Post Ablation

My first venture out

Back in AF after almost a year following a cardioversion and taking Amiodarone.

Confused

What do i do now?

New Patient support group in Surrey! All welcome!

Atrial Fibrillation Austraia

What medication am I likely to be put on?

About ectopic beats by cleveland clinic

Cough medicine

I'm at last 5 days post first cryoablation and have been doing great - no heart symptoms at all. I think, because of this maybe, I have done

How long????

I have changed my gp

Proposed new lay out.

Ablation update

Post Procedure

Over the counter flecainide

AFA medical abbreviations

Blood pressure monitor question

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All posts for June 2014

Oral anticoagulation with DAPT failed to reduce stroke rates in AF

Experts discuss FDA advisory against aspirin for primary prevention of MI, stroke

Article on anticoagulation in today's Daily Telegraph

I,ve noticed over the last few weeks (which I tend to agree with) that people think that AF and digestion are linked,Pro-biotics were

I put this as a post by mistake, I just want to know from someone with permanent AF if it is normal to be out of breath...

At last!! Aspirin has long since been *not* recommended for blood thinning in AF.

Pacemaker and Alivecor

Meet up Support Groups

Nifedipine and AF, any link?

After 5 days of minimal symptoms after commencing bisoprolol AF has come back with a vengeance. Episodes for the last 4 days and today was

Disopyramide. (Rythmodan)

2 Month Post Ablation

My first venture out

Back in AF after almost a year following a cardioversion and taking Amiodarone.

Confused

What do i do now?

New Patient support group in Surrey! All welcome!

Atrial Fibrillation Austraia

What medication am I likely to be put on?

About ectopic beats by cleveland clinic

Cough medicine

I'm at last 5 days post first cryoablation and have been doing great - no heart symptoms at all. I think, because of this maybe, I have done

How long????

I have changed my gp

Proposed new lay out.

Ablation update

Post Procedure

Over the counter flecainide

AFA medical abbreviations

Blood pressure monitor question

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

Archive

Experts discuss FDA advisory against aspirin for primary prevention of MI, stroke 

At last!! Aspirin has long since been not recommended for blood thinning in AF.