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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Dvla notification

When I was first diagnosed with AF the doctor said he didn't see why I had to tell the DVLA, but I'm not sure if I need to or not? Or the car insurance?

When I was first diagnosed with AF the doctor said he didn't see why I had to te...

Verybusymum1

•9 years ago

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Sudden increase in AF episodes - scared and anxious

My first post to this forum, have read it many times but never participated before I am female aged 60, with no heart disease or other illnesses, was...

My first post to this forum, have read it many times but never participated befo...

wendy6

•9 years ago

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Iodine

Hi, Anyone out there heard of any effects pro- or anti- of taking iodine for AF? Gary

Hi, Anyone out there heard of any effects pro- or anti- of taking iodine for AF?...

Omniscient1

•9 years ago

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Just been for my 3rd Pacemaker check,found I,d had 3 episodes of AF since the last test 4 months ago,2 lasting a couple of minuites and one about 15...

Just been for my 3rd Pacemaker check,found I,d had 3 episodes of AF since the la...

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•9 years ago

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Warfarin pre-ablation

Just a quick question. Will I have to stop taking Warfarin prior to my ablation end of this month?

Just a quick question. Will I have to stop taking Warfarin prior to my ablation ...

bridget54

•9 years ago

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Bisoprolol side effects

I've just been prescribed bisoprolol 2.5mg a day, ( I have PAF and tachycardia) I take the tablet in the early evening as my tachycardia is worse at night and...

I've just been prescribed bisoprolol 2.5mg a day, ( I have PAF and tachycardia) ...

Devondan

•9 years ago

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FRUSTRATED

Hi all, Just had my GP appointment over nose bleeds on Warfarin. Says warfarin does not CAUSE nose bleeds just makes them worse. Has anyone ever had anyone...

Hi all, Just had my GP appointment over nose bleeds on Warfarin. Says warfarin ...

cmjoyce

•9 years ago

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Pace Maker

Have AF have been put on Bisoprolol and Amlodipine by hospital .Have been told if it becomes troublesome and causes me concern I can have pacemaker fitted?...

Have AF have been put on Bisoprolol and Amlodipine by hospital .Have been told i...

George2467814

•9 years ago

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some help required for research on RR interval in ECG

Hello to group members, I am doing research on detection of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) from continuous ECG recorded signals, I would like to know...

Hello to group members, I am doing research on detection of paroxysmal atrial fi...

manikkalsi

•9 years ago

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Ablations and Warfarin

Hi all, I've noticed in quite a few posts that many people are going on Warfarin pre ablation. Is this always the case? If so why, if the NOAC's are doing...

Hi all, I've noticed in quite a few posts that many people are going on Warfari...

NJ47

•9 years ago

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new to the af crew

Hi everyone a bit of a shock when I was told my heart beat is out of rhythm I am a 57 year old male, sport has been my life, football from the age of 2 till...

Hi everyone a bit of a shock when I was told my heart beat is out of rhythm I am...

Geza10

•9 years ago

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Pacemaker Defibrillators

I've read a comment here about someone having a pacemaker fitted for AF. I asked about this procedure in hospital and was told that it is not suitable for...

I've read a comment here about someone having a pacemaker fitted for AF. I asked...

margar17

•9 years ago

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AliveCor Product Update - Know instantly when an ECG is normal

“Normal.” The word is particularly meaningful for anyone suffering from a heart arrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation (AF). KNOW INSTANTLY WHEN AN ECG IS...

“Normal.” The word is particularly meaningful for anyone suffering from a heart ...

AFAssociation1

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Living with AF

Hello, I'm new here. I am 76 and have AF. I've had it for a year now and have had 4 overnight stays in hospital. The latest was last Wednesday. I've now been...

Hello, I'm new here. I am 76 and have AF. I've had it for a year now and have ha...

margar17

•9 years ago

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Diaghragm muscle post ablation

Has anyone had or heard of diaghragm muscle damage after an ablation.

MickN

•9 years ago

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Another question please.

Thank you to everyone who replied to my posts. I can not get in to see my GP until Wednesday so I have time for another question. Those of you on NAOC's, does...

Thank you to everyone who replied to my posts. I can not get in to see my GP un...

cmjoyce

•9 years ago

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Stroke

Can I ask if there is any data/ percentage to show how warfarin or the new AOG cut the risk of stroke also do they lesson the damage caused by a stroke once...

Can I ask if there is any data/ percentage to show how warfarin or the new AOG...

souljacs4

•9 years ago

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Ablation waiting list

Just interested in how long people have been waiting for their ablation.Have been booked in for a pulmonary vein ablation and been advised that the waiting...

Just interested in how long people have been waiting for their ablation.Have bee...

Basia12

•9 years ago

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How do I slow a rapid heart rate?

I was diagnosed August 2014....but had a "heart racing" episode in 2005 and periodically since then. It become much more intense in August and I was sent to...

I was diagnosed August 2014....but had a "heart racing" episode in 2005 and peri...

journeyart

•9 years ago

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multaq

was wondering what people's experiences are? i feel the mutaq that makes me feel sick all the time...was an avid runner before afib..and i truly believe multaq...

was wondering what people's experiences are? i feel the mutaq that makes me feel...

ZVI-

•9 years ago

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Long Haul travel and Dabigateran

Hi, I requested that I be prescribed a NOAC instead of Warfarin and my GP supported my application and has prescribed Dabigateran 2 at 110mg, one twice per...

Hi, I requested that I be prescribed a NOAC instead of Warfarin and my GP suppo...

AgeingHIppy

•9 years ago

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Bisoprolol or Sotolol?

I was diagnosed with PAF last year. I had a night in Coronary Care in October and was discharged on Warfarin and Bisoprolol. I had a follow up out-patient...

I was diagnosed with PAF last year. I had a night in Coronary Care in October an...

NiceNana

•9 years ago

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Goals

Wanted to throw this out there to see if I'm being unrealistic. I'm fairly health guy . Exercise regularly. Cholesterol levels are good. No high blood...

Wanted to throw this out there to see if I'm being unrealistic. I'm fairly healt...

paulh1

•9 years ago

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Do I have ectopics or AF?

I have a personal feeling that I have been over-diagnosed. The cardiologist, after a 24 hr ecg monitoring and my efforts at describing my symptoms, diagnosed...

I have a personal feeling that I have been over-diagnosed. The cardiologist, af...

genorm

•9 years ago

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Just joined.

I was diagnosed in October with AF and AFL. I had my medication played with due to episodes and thought it was finally being managed. Am on 10mg Bisoprolol,...

I was diagnosed in October with AF and AFL. I had my medication played with due ...

Tracyt

•9 years ago

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Apixaban v Warfarin?

Hello fellow readers! A simple question for those who know ..... why are some AF patients prescribed Apixaban and others Warfarin? and what is the...

Hello fellow readers! A simple question for those who know ..... why are some A...

dgex2010

•9 years ago

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Statins

I've been taking Atorvastin for over 12 months now and I've always had sleep problems and very frequent nightmares my doctor has advised me to stop them for 4...

I've been taking Atorvastin for over 12 months now and I've always had sleep pro...

colingee

•9 years ago

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Ablation

I was diagnosed with afib in November of 2014.i have had 4 episodes that last 12 to 17 hrs. My doctors put me on metoprol, but still have gotten afib. I'm...

I was diagnosed with afib in November of 2014.i have had 4 episodes that last 12...

Batbara

•9 years ago

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Aspirin Facts

In several posts, I've seen references to NOT using aspirin. What is this about? Does anyone have any links to research about it? Background: 50 year old...

In several posts, I've seen references to NOT using aspirin. What is this about...

cdeterra

•9 years ago

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New to this

Hello all, thought I would share my experiences and say thanks as I have learnt more in the 2 days since I discovered this site than I got from any of the...

Hello all, thought I would share my experiences and say thanks as I have learnt ...

FyldeWhite

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2015

Dvla notification

Sudden increase in AF episodes - scared and anxious

Iodine

Advice from anyone

Warfarin pre-ablation

Bisoprolol side effects

FRUSTRATED

Pace Maker

some help required for research on RR interval in ECG

Ablations and Warfarin

new to the af crew

Pacemaker Defibrillators

AliveCor Product Update - Know instantly when an ECG is normal

Living with AF

Diaghragm muscle post ablation

Another question please.

Stroke

Ablation waiting list

How do I slow a rapid heart rate?

multaq

Long Haul travel and Dabigateran

Bisoprolol or Sotolol?

Goals

Do I have ectopics or AF?

Just joined.

Apixaban v Warfarin?

Statins

Ablation

Aspirin Facts

New to this

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