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2 Ablations, 1 Cardioversion - what next?

I had my first ablation in December 2013 and my second in September 2014. A couple of weeks after the second ablation I went into atrial flutter and had a...

I had my first ablation in December 2013 and my second in September 2014. A cou...

sharonp79

•9 years ago

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Feeling very down taking bisoprolol

I have a very similar problem with bisoprolol it is making me feel very depressed and very negative feelings and struggling to carry on normal life,my...

I have a very similar problem with bisoprolol it is making me feel very depresse...

Steve112

•9 years ago

16 Replies

Does PAF permanently damage your heart?

I am due to have a second ablation on 12 March and am pretty scared about this as there were complications during the first ablation. (I've mentioned them in...

I am due to have a second ablation on 12 March and am pretty scared about this a...

Hilarie

•9 years ago

14 Replies

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My Heart has Been Racing for 5 days non stop...

...now. It started in the early hours of Friday morning and I managed to bring my heart rate down lots with the valsalva maneuver. However, with the help of...

...now. It started in the early hours of Friday morning and I managed to bring m...

jeanjeannie50

•9 years ago

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7 Months post ablation and wearing a monitor again

Just a quick update I had an ablation in June and since a couple of AF episodes in the immediate two weeks after the procedure have to my knowledge been free...

Just a quick update I had an ablation in June and since a couple of AF episodes...

davegm

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Just wondering.....

Does anyone have a blue badge disability badge for their car. I am wondering about applying for as I really struggle to walk very far at all and when shopping...

Does anyone have a blue badge disability badge for their car. I am wondering abo...

abihel

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Liver function and drugs

Hi everybody, I now have a new scary thing going on. A recent blood test showed raised level of some enzymes. (ALT for info). I was told that I may have fatty...

Hi everybody, I now have a new scary thing going on. A recent blood test showed ...

jan-ran

•9 years ago

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Coming off Flecanaide

I am 2.5 months post ablation and have been on 100mg Flecanaide (twice a day). Seeing EP at end of month for post op check up. As things are reasonably steady...

I am 2.5 months post ablation and have been on 100mg Flecanaide (twice a day). S...

Newty49

•9 years ago

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New Dilemma

If its not one thing, it's another, isn't it? I found myself back in hospital on Friday with more chest pains and lethargy, but since my cardioversion just...

If its not one thing, it's another, isn't it? I found myself back in hospital o...

NJ47

•9 years ago

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I am having a Pacemaker next monday has anybody had one before?

franksavage

•9 years ago

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mom is scared with afib still short of breath and wheezy lungs now

mom was at drs with wheezy lungs. she has a respiratory infection and is being treated with antibiotic and prednisone. her shortness of breath upon exertion...

mom was at drs with wheezy lungs. she has a respiratory infection and is being t...

afib1

•9 years ago

3 Replies

AF Association is planning an 'ask the experts' section in the next newsletter.

We are interested to hear which questions you would like to see answered - these will have to revolve around either 'AF symptom management' or 'living with...

We are interested to hear which questions you would like to see answered - these...

AFAssociation1

•9 years ago

31 Replies

First ablation

Just been given a date! 4th Feb. Now i feel sick and wish i'd gone for the flecainaide option :) I'm sure i'm just being a big baby and it won't be as bad as i...

Just been given a date! 4th Feb. Now i feel sick and wish i'd gone for the fleca...

Mattpga

•9 years ago

25 Replies

Ablation number 2

All things being equal,does the second ablation usually take less time than the first one?

All things being equal,does the second ablation usually take less time than the ...

bigE

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Pradaxa

Morning all, is anyone on Pradaxa. GP changed me from Apixaban to Pradaxa as I was getting headaches

Morning all, is anyone on Pradaxa. GP changed me from Apixaban to Pradaxa as I w...

ruskin10

•9 years ago

14 Replies

VATS Op

Hi Not posted for a while but often read the posts. Have been listed for a Video Assisted Thorascopic Surgical (VATS) Ablation on the 29th, I was nervous...

Hi Not posted for a while but often read the posts. Have been listed for a Video...

Fussyface

•9 years ago

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Newly diagnosed...

Hi - I am a newcomer to the whole AF area. I was diagnosed beginning of December and kept in hospital for over two weeks trying to get my heart rate down - I...

Hi - I am a newcomer to the whole AF area. I was diagnosed beginning of December...

deedee9

•9 years ago

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Antidote for Rivaroxaban ! and mention of Apixaban

Antidote Reverses Anticoagulation Activity of Rivaroxaban: ANNEXA-R Michael O'Riordan January 09, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Portola Pharmaceuticals, the...

Antidote Reverses Anticoagulation Activity of Rivaroxaban: ANNEXA-R Michael O'Ri...

iris1205

•9 years ago

16 Replies

post AF clot risk

Hi If your have PAF is there a period of time post an incident (which say corrects itself within 12 hours) when you are most at risk from a blot clot or can...

Hi If your have PAF is there a period of time post an incident (which say correc...

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

59 Replies

My consultation with an EP

Hi everyone, On Friday I had my first consultation with an EP. My cardiologist referred me after 2 cardio-versions that were successful the first for 6 months...

Hi everyone, On Friday I had my first consultation with an EP. My cardiologist r...

abihel

•9 years ago

11 Replies

48 hr monitor

Hello took my monitor of after 48 hrs but it still says recording , not sure if this is right can't remember if I was told to push anything to stop recording...

Hello took my monitor of after 48 hrs but it still says recording , not sure if ...

duckpopper

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Ablation on Thursday

It is nearly here now and I am getting very nervous. I had a wisdom too removed on the 2 January, which wasn't a pleasant experience and can't wait to have...

It is nearly here now and I am getting very nervous. I had a wisdom too removed ...

Kiwi2

•9 years ago

31 Replies

Alivecor

I am looking to buy this - I would be grateful for feedback on whether this device really works or is any good? What other ECG machines or devices would people...

I am looking to buy this - I would be grateful for feedback on whether this devi...

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Alivecor ?

Hi all , just tried to use my alivecor, but it won't work , tried looking in the App Store and it's saying it's no longer available , Can anyone help ?

Hi all , just tried to use my alivecor, but it won't work , tried looking in the...

Maggie5

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Amiodarone

I think I may be asked to take Amiodarone long term as it has put my heart back into rhythm!! Good news, they said--no need for a cardioversion now. Trouble...

I think I may be asked to take Amiodarone long term as it has put my heart back ...

linc2u

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Now prescribed Rhythmol for afib

I have had occasional afib for many years, but was diagnosed in 2013. Last October I had many episodes and so my doctor prescribed Rhythmol last month. I...

I have had occasional afib for many years, but was diagnosed in 2013. Last Octo...

Pacific

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Don't pummice your verucca

Took the top of my verucca with a pummice stone this evening and it must have been connected to a major artery or something as it dripped all over the place....

Took the top of my verucca with a pummice stone this evening and it must have be...

Japaholic

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Private Consultation

After my enquiry regarding a consultation at the Harefield Hospital, (picked the hospital because of it's impressive list of consultants and the location being...

After my enquiry regarding a consultation at the Harefield Hospital, (picked the...

kernow43

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Don't know what my heart is doing now feeling scared again

Don't know what my heart is doing now ? A few weeks ago when I was just on bisoprolol my heart felt like my heart got stuck then didn't no what to do then it...

Don't know what my heart is doing now ? A few weeks ago when I was just on bisop...

duckpopper

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Ablation update. Day 18

Good morning from Norfolk. UK. Hope all are well. Well 18 days after the Ablation and things are settling down. There have been a few palps here and there...

Good morning from Norfolk. UK. Hope all are well. Well 18 days after the Ablatio...

Mickysixpence

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2015

2 Ablations, 1 Cardioversion - what next?

Feeling very down taking bisoprolol

Does PAF permanently damage your heart?

My Heart has Been Racing for 5 days non stop...

7 Months post ablation and wearing a monitor again

Just wondering.....

Liver function and drugs

Coming off Flecanaide

New Dilemma

I am having a Pacemaker next monday has anybody had one before?

mom is scared with afib still short of breath and wheezy lungs now

AF Association is planning an 'ask the experts' section in the next newsletter.

First ablation

Ablation number 2

Pradaxa

VATS Op

Newly diagnosed...

Antidote for Rivaroxaban ! and mention of Apixaban

post AF clot risk

My consultation with an EP

48 hr monitor

Ablation on Thursday

Alivecor

Alivecor ?

Amiodarone

Now prescribed Rhythmol for afib

Don't pummice your verucca

Private Consultation

Don't know what my heart is doing now feeling scared again

Ablation update. Day 18

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