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Rivaroxaban

What are people's thoughts experience of Rivaroxaban especially if you previously on Warfarin. I have a pacemaker and only occasional a fib now usually at...

What are people's thoughts experience of Rivaroxaban especially if you previousl...

rosyrosie

•9 years ago

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6 months post ablation

Had my 6 month doctor appt today. Still having some arrythmia issues but much better than before the ablation. EP and I discussed future treatment. Will need...

Had my 6 month doctor appt today. Still having some arrythmia issues but much be...

Di1962

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Blood pressure

Is blood pressure 98/55 something to worry about I have a head ache too just wondering. Only med I'm taking is xanex .5mg (as needed) almost everyday thx lulu

Is blood pressure 98/55 something to worry about I have a head ache too just won...

lulu91

•9 years ago

11 Replies

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AF and Ablation

Hi, I have had AF for 6 years now and over the last 7 months I have had 4 Catheter Ablations, the last one being on 11th November 2014, and to this day I am...

Hi, I have had AF for 6 years now and over the last 7 months I have had 4 Cathet...

GregNdonette

•9 years ago

16 Replies

Feeling normal again !

I just wrote a long post but it didn't load as my iPad was low battery. The purpose was to thank all you lovely people for putting up with my moans since...

I just wrote a long post but it didn't load as my iPad was low battery. The pur...

Terjo

•9 years ago

5 Replies

do you have sick sinus syndrome, with AF?

If so can you share what your medication is and if you get on ok with it please? Im aware of supplements side and just want to know about the medication side...

If so can you share what your medication is and if you get on ok with it please...

Hidden

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Thanks

To everyone for your good wishes for my ablation tomorrow and for all your support help and advice to get me to this point. My I.N.R. is 2.6 so that is good...

To everyone for your good wishes for my ablation tomorrow and for all your suppo...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Flecainide as Pill in Pocket

I've just started taking Flecainide as a pill in the pocket and am amazed at how quickly I revert to sinus rhythm. Could other members who do the same please...

I've just started taking Flecainide as a pill in the pocket and am amazed at how...

jeanjeannie50

•9 years ago

29 Replies

Massage response

Thank you all for the many replies to my question about massage and anticoagulation drugs. It seems as usual, it's 6 if one and half dozen of the other. I...

Thank you all for the many replies to my question about massage and anticoagulat...

Lindabob

•9 years ago

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Coeliac Disease and Anti-Coagulation

I don't know how serious my AF is as I have only recently been diagnosed with PAF, which was found by accident during a routine ECG. I am only on 1.25Mg...

I don't know how serious my AF is as I have only recently been diagnosed with PA...

flyer

•9 years ago

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do statins prevent strokes or is it myth? Any support to answers welcomed

Hi, I am in UK. I have AF and sick sinus disease, emphysema and a lot of other stuff. Currently been in AF since Friday tea time. No thinners as consultant...

Hi, I am in UK. I have AF and sick sinus disease, emphysema and a lot of other...

Hidden

•9 years ago

10 Replies

The lighter side?

I'm not a religious person, don't go in for faddy diets, take supplements or make New Year resolutions. However, next week sees the start of Lent and still...

I'm not a religious person, don't go in for faddy diets, take supplements or mak...

Mrspat

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Ablation booked on Valentines Day!

After cycling through various medications without total success I'm booked in for an ablation with Dr Rowland at the new facility, KIMS, in Kent - on...

After cycling through various medications without total success I'm booked in fo...

Munsterman

•9 years ago

21 Replies

CHADS₂ Flags Atrial Fibrillation in Noncardiac Patients

Another Medscape article. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/839329?src=wnl_edit_tpal Some people could be interested because of the following statements:...

Another Medscape article. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/839329?src=wnl_ed...

EngMac

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Massage?

I have PAF, I take Bisoprolol and Rivaroxaban daily. What is the opinion about having a full body massage, is it a good idea or could it cause bruising...

I have PAF, I take Bisoprolol and Rivaroxaban daily. What is the opinion about ...

Lindabob

•9 years ago

25 Replies

Scary moments

Hi. Over the past few months when I have been in af for approx 20 hrs and due for sinus rhythm I am unable to feel a pulse I feel chest area warm up and have...

Hi. Over the past few months when I have been in af for approx 20 hrs and due f...

sunigirl

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Looks like permanent AF

Thank you for this wonderful website and the tremendously helpful information available from so many people. I have learned so much about this condition that I...

Thank you for this wonderful website and the tremendously helpful information av...

Hidden

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Anti coagulant antidotes for NOACs

Portola Announces Phase 3 ANNEXA-R Study of Andexanet Alfa and Factor Xa Inhibitor XARELTO(R) (rivaroxaban) Met Primary Endpoint With High Statistical...

Portola Announces Phase 3 ANNEXA-R Study of Andexanet Alfa and Factor Xa Inhibit...

iris1205

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Stomach problems

Have a problem with stomach related issues Gerd etc. Have been on Lansoprazole. For 3 years but lately have been getting more discomfort especially as night....

Have a problem with stomach related issues Gerd etc. Have been on Lansoprazole. ...

George2467814

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Some good news

I thought I would share a positive story with you all. I finally went to see my new Cardiologist, at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, on Wednesday. I was...

I thought I would share a positive story with you all. I finally went to see my...

joebob

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Apixaban

Been on apixaban 1 year now, ok so far. Can anyone tell me about ablation, what criteria do you need to have it, I was originally offered warfrain, did not...

Been on apixaban 1 year now, ok so far. Can anyone tell me about ablation, what...

waterlady

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Rivaroxaban

Hi What are thoughts this as an AC and side effects?

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Life with afib.

I thought this was quite a fitting statement to living life with afib.

Uttled00

•9 years ago

6 Replies

exercise while on sotolol

Sadly I have found myself back on sotolol. There is quite a steep hill outside my house which I walk very early in the morning as the sun is coming up, it...

Sadly I have found myself back on sotolol. There is quite a steep hill outside ...

Annaelizabeth

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Link to AF screening and other AF videos from Surrey ASG talks

Thank you Yatsura. I cut and paste the link and it seemed to work. Try again here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi4RE9DcJxIiaepUYg-1Uxg/videos best to cut...

Thank you Yatsura. I cut and paste the link and it seemed to work. Try again her...

rosyG

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Steamroom

I am going on holiday next week. The hotel has a spa. Does anyone know if its alright to use the steam room and sauna, I thought I had read somewhere, it...

I am going on holiday next week. The hotel has a spa. Does anyone know if its a...

hairdresserme

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Tens machines

Does anyone know if it is safe for people with AF to use Tens machines?

stormcloud

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Which one radio frequency or Crio Ablation

Could anyone advise which is best radio frequency ablation or crio ablation not sure that's the correct spelling lol ,I've been referred to glenfield hospital...

Could anyone advise which is best radio frequency ablation or crio ablation not ...

Runcrans

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Anyone out there?

Had an ablation in Southampton Hospital in 2004. Bad memories. Machine broke down during procedure. Said never again. But when replacement machine was...

Had an ablation in Southampton Hospital in 2004. Bad memories. Machine broke d...

Mar1lyn

•9 years ago

32 Replies

cyro ballon / burn ?

hello had my first ablation a yr ago for paf , I had cyro balloon . but now need a second one as they have picked up atrial tachycardia they said this time it...

hello had my first ablation a yr ago for paf , I had cyro balloon . but now need...

duckpopper

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2015

Rivaroxaban

6 months post ablation

Blood pressure

AF and Ablation

Feeling normal again !

do you have sick sinus syndrome, with AF?

Thanks

Flecainide as Pill in Pocket

Massage response

Coeliac Disease and Anti-Coagulation

do statins prevent strokes or is it myth? Any support to answers welcomed

The lighter side?

Ablation booked on Valentines Day!

CHADS₂ Flags Atrial Fibrillation in Noncardiac Patients

Massage?

Scary moments

Looks like permanent AF

Anti coagulant antidotes for NOACs

Stomach problems

Some good news

Apixaban

Rivaroxaban

Life with afib.

exercise while on sotolol

Link to AF screening and other AF videos from Surrey ASG talks

Steamroom

Tens machines

Which one radio frequency or Crio Ablation

Anyone out there?

cyro ballon / burn ?

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