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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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question

is there any known cure for af?

maddogbabe99

•10 years ago

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does af shorten life?

maddogbabe99

•10 years ago

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Warfarin Do's and Dont's

I have persistent AF and after seeing an EP last week I have been placed on the waiting list for an ablation. Obviously this will require me to be anti...

I have persistent AF and after seeing an EP last week I have been placed on the ...

Jason1971

•10 years ago

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Persistent AF & Chest Pain

I have persistent AF and was told by my cariologist that I have no other heart issues, so I think they call that Lone AF. I tend to get chest pains which come...

I have persistent AF and was told by my cariologist that I have no other heart i...

joebob

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Diabetes

I have today been told by my doctor that I have diabetes. he has arranged for me to see the diabetes nurse at the surgery, I am so worried, what should i...

I have today been told by my doctor that I have diabetes. he has arranged for me...

ruthalem

•10 years ago

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aspirin

Hi everyone,I would like to know the difference between aspirin and Warfrin,everybody is forever saying that aspirin is not good enough to treat AF ,it is a...

Hi everyone,I would like to know the difference between aspirin and Warfrin,ever...

atrialfib

•10 years ago

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Age linked to increase in GI bleeding risk associated with oral anticoagulants

As time goes on and NOAC's are used more often, studies look at the impact. This is one....

As time goes on and NOAC's are used more often, studies look at the impact. Thi...

EngMac

•10 years ago

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Recent ecg results - would appreciate your feedback.

Hi - hoping for some input as I see the Good Doctor this week. I have written before and my question is - Do I ask my GP to be referred to an EP. At last...

Hi - hoping for some input as I see the Good Doctor this week. I have written b...

Whatamug1

•10 years ago

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Warfarin or NOACS?

I have been on Warfarin for 14 months now and although I haven't had any side effects, my INR has never really stabilised and we (AC nurses and me) haven't...

I have been on Warfarin for 14 months now and although I haven't had any side ef...

Mamamarilyn

•10 years ago

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Palpitations after ablation

I have had palpitations for three days now with a heart rate of around 102. Ten days ago at my post ablation check up my flecainide was reduced from 2 x 50 mg...

I have had palpitations for three days now with a heart rate of around 102. Ten ...

wpw62

•10 years ago

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Blood clots and ablations

How common is it to get a blood clotAFTER an ablation just curious any one know???? I been having cramping in one leg for no reason not horrible pain but I can...

How common is it to get a blood clotAFTER an ablation just curious any one know?...

lulu91

•10 years ago

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Cathater ab. Gurus lol

To all catheter ablation gurus lol

lulu91

•10 years ago

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Myoview isotope scan

Has anyone had one? Inject an isotope into your arm and scan your heart from outside the body.

Has anyone had one? Inject an isotope into your arm and scan your heart from ou...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Interesting website about plants for health and medicine

I found this website when searching for recipes to use Japanese quince, drschar.com It is not cranky and is careful about saying you should always consult a...

I found this website when searching for recipes to use Japanese quince, drschar....

Buffafly

•10 years ago

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Pain at front of skull and light-headed

Never had this before. Eating lunch with friends yesterday when vision was not crystal clear and felt unsteady on my feet. Bp was 158/109. Now down again but...

Never had this before. Eating lunch with friends yesterday when vision was not c...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Antidepressants and AF

Had anyone read this? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130129190237.htm Coincidentally, my persistent AF started at about the same time that I...

Had anyone read this? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130129190237....

joebob

•10 years ago

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LAAO - Surrey meeting Feedback

As promised, here is some feedback from Dr John Foran's presentation as the Surrey ASG meeting this evening. Please understand that I have no medical training...

As promised, here is some feedback from Dr John Foran's presentation as the Surr...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Left Atrial Appendage Talk tonight.

Dear All. We had an excellent presentation from Dr Foran tonight- he kindly sent it on to us and I have tried to attach it here- hope it works! If not, if you...

Dear All. We had an excellent presentation from Dr Foran tonight- he kindly sent...

rosyG

•10 years ago

11 Replies

My son's af

I mentioned a week or so ago about my son's experience with his gp regarding his af. I thought (mistakenly) he was getting a bit of a raw deal. Actually, I...

I mentioned a week or so ago about my son's experience with his gp regarding his...

jan-ran

•10 years ago

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Feeling like my body has gone into flight mode....

Feel terrible today, not sure why? Started yesterday evening, stomach upset feeling irritable and pulse increasing, had a bad nights sleep, kept going to loo...

Feel terrible today, not sure why? Started yesterday evening, stomach upset feel...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Should I change meds?

I am female, over 75 (76!) and was diagnosed with AF 4 years ago. I take warfarin (my INR is stable) and bisoprolol, and also losortan for blood pressure. I...

I am female, over 75 (76!) and was diagnosed with AF 4 years ago. I take warfa...

Newgran

•10 years ago

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Being taken of Rivaroxaban and now worried...

Hi all am still battling on.....still getting weird heart beats feeling lethargic and anxiety is playing havoc too....... I am near 8 weeks Post Ablation and...

Hi all am still battling on.....still getting weird heart beats feeling lethargi...

Misseyj55

•10 years ago

38 Replies

More Studies

These studies can drive one crazy. You think you are doing the right thing and a study comes along that makes you wonder. For those who like reading these,...

These studies can drive one crazy. You think you are doing the right thing and ...

EngMac

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Which came first?

Just been to see my EP. So my diagnosis is Af and cardiomyopathy. EP thinks that I am one of the 5% of people where af leads to rate related cardiomyopathy (as...

Just been to see my EP. So my diagnosis is Af and cardiomyopathy. EP thinks that...

Jollies

•10 years ago

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Treatment of Bradycardia?

I was diagnosed with Bradycardia in 2008 with a heart rate generally in the low 40's. I presented further complications of breathlessness, dizziness etc...

I was diagnosed with Bradycardia in 2008 with a heart rate generally in the low ...

Mickey16

•10 years ago

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Bardycardia and Cardioversion?

I was diagnosed with Bradycardia in 2008 with a heart rate generally in the low 40's. I presented further complications of breathlessness, dizziness etc...

I was diagnosed with Bradycardia in 2008 with a heart rate generally in the low ...

Mickey16

•10 years ago

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To anticoagulate or not to anticoagulate..

I saw my GP this morning regarding the recommendation (which I requested) from my EP that I switch to dibigatran (we discussed this or rivaroxaban, but he...

I saw my GP this morning regarding the recommendation (which I requested) from m...

Therealsue

•10 years ago

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23 with pacemaker, atrial fibrillation and diabetes type 1

Hi! I am 23 and have the above. I'd really like to talk and share my thoughts and concerns with someone my age? Just to see if maybe they get the same feelings...

Hi! I am 23 and have the above. I'd really like to talk and share my thoughts an...

Rachy0121

•10 years ago

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Dental Care for Patients Taking Anticoagulant or Antiplatelet Drugs

The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP: www.scottishdental.org.uk/cep ) is developing national clinical guidance for the management of...

The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP: www.scottishdental....

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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West Country Lunch

Just to confirm that I have booked a table for 8 of us for 12.30 to 1 pm at The New Mill Taunton on Thursday 13th November. I look forward to seeing those who...

Just to confirm that I have booked a table for 8 of us for 12.30 to 1 pm at The ...

BobD

Volunteer•10 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2014

question

does af shorten life?

Warfarin Do's and Dont's

Persistent AF & Chest Pain

Diabetes

aspirin

Age linked to increase in GI bleeding risk associated with oral anticoagulants

Recent ecg results - would appreciate your feedback.

Warfarin or NOACS?

Palpitations after ablation

Blood clots and ablations

Cathater ab. Gurus lol

Myoview isotope scan

Interesting website about plants for health and medicine

Pain at front of skull and light-headed

Antidepressants and AF

LAAO - Surrey meeting Feedback

Left Atrial Appendage Talk tonight.

My son's af

Feeling like my body has gone into flight mode....

Should I change meds?

Being taken of Rivaroxaban and now worried...

More Studies

Which came first?

Treatment of Bradycardia?

Bardycardia and Cardioversion?

To anticoagulate or not to anticoagulate..

23 with pacemaker, atrial fibrillation and diabetes type 1

Dental Care for Patients Taking Anticoagulant or Antiplatelet Drugs

West Country Lunch

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