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Depression,

Hi do quite a lot of people get depression, with AF? My doctor seem to think i have Depression, and says its quite common with AF,...

Hi do quite a lot of people get depression, with AF? My doctor seem to think ...

suzytoshoes

•9 years ago

20 Replies

AF & Stroke Family History

Hi, I am 52 and have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I have a strong family history of AF and stroke so I was naturally quite concerned...

Hi, I am 52 and have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I have a...

sarcle22

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Scallops and Arrhythmia

Now I love scallops and it's always my choice as a starter when eating out. Recently I've been buying frozen ones from Sainsburys and just thought I'd look up...

Now I love scallops and it's always my choice as a starter when eating out. Rece...

jeanjeannie50

•9 years ago

14 Replies

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6 months down the ablation track

OK so after feeling very confident after my ablation in October, I know find myself sad because the procedure not only did not help but made me worse then I...

OK so after feeling very confident after my ablation in October, I know find mys...

Hidden

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Ventricular arrhythmia

Well, after 20 years of atrial arrhythmias, I find that it has now been joined by ventricular arrhythmia. These have worsened in the last few days, and I have...

Well, after 20 years of atrial arrhythmias, I find that it has now been joined b...

David1964

•9 years ago

4 Replies

AV node ablation 1st April

Hi folks, wishing you all a calm day. Right, first of all I must tell you I have very bad osteoporosis. On the 27 February, my husband had a knee operation, on...

Hi folks, wishing you all a calm day. Right, first of all I must tell you I have...

Ang3lc4ts

•9 years ago

7 Replies

philip2468

I never see any posting from anyone that is on Pradaxa, surely I cant be the only one. It would be nice to know

I never see any posting from anyone that is on Pradaxa, surely I cant be the onl...

philip2468

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Choosing a specialist to perform your ablation

If you are thinking about getting an ablation for AFib (I have lone paroxysmal) and there are choices of centres where you can get this done, do you first...

If you are thinking about getting an ablation for AFib (I have lone paroxysmal) ...

Thomps95

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Eye problems

Hi am 83..0n medication for AF and high blood pressure for several years.About the time I started. AF medication 2 years ago I started to get vision...

Hi am 83..0n medication for AF and high blood pressure for several years.About t...

George2467814

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Have you been denied an AF ablation?

AF Association is keen to speak with patients who have been denied an AF ablation or experienced difficulties when being referred for this procedure. Please...

AF Association is keen to speak with patients who have been denied an AF ablatio...

AFAssociation1

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Stopping Flecanide

Hi, I have read numerous posts about patients having to stop Flecanide pre ablation, Just wondered why? I was never asked to stop for my last ablations,...

Hi, I have read numerous posts about patients having to stop Flecanide pre abla...

wendicarro

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Ablation cancelled

Well an hour ago I had call from hospital to say my ablation tomorrow is now cancelled for 2weeks. Im gutted. Have to restart Flecainide then stop it again on...

Well an hour ago I had call from hospital to say my ablation tomorrow is now can...

bridget54

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Did you enjoy reading the Spring AF Association newsletter and our new Ask The Experts feature?

We would love to hear any ideas you may have for future issues and also your feedback on how AF Association has helped you. Please comment below.

We would love to hear any ideas you may have for future issues and also your fee...

AFAssociation1

•9 years ago

5 Replies

AF & talking

Strange question But has anyone noticed that by talking a lot can actually either cause flutters/missed beats or full blown AF I talk quite a lot at work, conf...

Strange question But has anyone noticed that by talking a lot can actually eithe...

MickN

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Can af just disappear

I was diagnosed with af in July 2014 after months of investigation. Also diagnosed with lbbb and mild dilated cardiomyopathy. Was put on amiodarone in August...

I was diagnosed with af in July 2014 after months of investigation. Also diagnos...

julesp

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Dizziness and Flecainide - update

Some information on my post of last week on intermittent dizziness, suspecting Flecainide was involved:...

Some information on my post of last week on intermittent dizziness, suspecting ...

Finvola

•9 years ago

4 Replies

af and enlarged upper left ventricle

Is there evidence that af can cause the upper left ventricle to enlarge?

Annaelizabeth

•9 years ago

5 Replies

AF constantly

I read other post and people saying they have episode of AF that last eg: 2 days.....12 hours etc. Mine never goes away it is constantly in AF 24/7 despite...

I read other post and people saying they have episode of AF that last eg: 2 days...

abihel

•9 years ago

43 Replies

Ablation procedure

I was offered a general anaesthetic for ablation ,or to keep still for 4 hours,so I opted for being put to sleep, as 4 hours seemed too much. |Has anyone else...

I was offered a general anaesthetic for ablation ,or to keep still for 4 hours,s...

linc2u

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Tablet change to A & E

As some may have seen my post healthunlocked.com/blf/post... I called my heart doc again after getting the run around trying to speak to my lung doc. To get a...

As some may have seen my post healthunlocked.com/blf/post... I called my heart ...

Offcut

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Metallic taste

I've been on Flecainide now for around 8 years with only one episode of AF. Recently after a check up with my EP he added a 1.25 mg of Bisolprolol and I have...

I've been on Flecainide now for around 8 years with only one episode of AF. Rece...

SteM

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Ablation

I have had three ablation procedures since 2006 and although not cured completely, the last one, combined with 50mg Flecainide twice a day, Is keeping me...

I have had three ablation procedures since 2006 and although not cured completel...

paulalex1313

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Meeting of Surrey ASG on Wednesday

In case anyone is near Epsom ( 33 minutes on train from Waterloo !!) you may like to come to our talk on Wednesday. It's in the Post Graduate medical centre,...

In case anyone is near Epsom ( 33 minutes on train from Waterloo !!) you may lik...

rosyG

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Being shocked out of AF?

I had an AF attack today - first one in 8 weeks which is a long stretch for me. After about 10 minutes I could feel it was going to balloon into a hospital...

I had an AF attack today - first one in 8 weeks which is a long stretch for me. ...

Dave1961

•9 years ago

15 Replies

AF

After reading several comments here, I've realised how little I understand about AF. Not one doctor has ever explained this condition to me, in fact, I only...

After reading several comments here, I've realised how little I understand about...

margar17

•9 years ago

24 Replies

About Flecainide

I'm awaiting ablation and have been prescribed Flecainide as a 'pill in the pocket' should I have any AF episodes. I used it for the first time yesterday...

I'm awaiting ablation and have been prescribed Flecainide as a 'pill in the pock...

AnticoagulateNow

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Two years

understandably many people who post here are having a very rough time but for many there is a brighter future. Two years ago I was doing voluntary conservation...

understandably many people who post here are having a very rough time but for ma...

kakapo

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Atrial Fibrillation @ Anxiety

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone is currently taking medication for anxiety? I was on Lexapro but because of a prolonged QT had to stop. I suffer with...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone is currently taking medication for anxiet...

deelan

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Waking gasping for breath!

Hello to all, I had an av node ablation January of 2014 and the result is a much better quality of life. Several weeks ago I awakened at night with shortness...

Hello to all, I had an av node ablation January of 2014 and the result is a much...

albyone

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Stopping Flecainide prior to Ablation

Well Ive stopped Flecainide prior to having an ablation next Tuesday. Hope my heart behaves now its like living with a time bomb inside my chest. Afraid to go...

Well Ive stopped Flecainide prior to having an ablation next Tuesday. Hope my h...

bridget54

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2015

Depression,

AF & Stroke Family History

Scallops and Arrhythmia

6 months down the ablation track

Ventricular arrhythmia

AV node ablation 1st April

philip2468

Choosing a specialist to perform your ablation

Eye problems

Have you been denied an AF ablation?

Stopping Flecanide

Ablation cancelled

Did you enjoy reading the Spring AF Association newsletter and our new Ask The Experts feature?

AF & talking

Can af just disappear

Dizziness and Flecainide - update

af and enlarged upper left ventricle

AF constantly

Ablation procedure

Tablet change to A & E

Metallic taste

Ablation

Meeting of Surrey ASG on Wednesday

Being shocked out of AF?

AF

About Flecainide

Two years

Atrial Fibrillation @ Anxiety

Waking gasping for breath!

Stopping Flecainide prior to Ablation

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