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Low oxygen with slow heart rate?

Does a lower heart rate mean lower oxygen levels in the blood? My husbands oxygen levels are 89% at rest during the day when they should be 90 at least and...

Does a lower heart rate mean lower oxygen levels in the blood? My husbands oxy...

Davesgirl

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Magnesium

My daughter gave me Mg tablets when I was diagnosed with AF. I had some severe bouts of diarrhoea and am no afraid to take any more. Any comments? PS. Have...

My daughter gave me Mg tablets when I was diagnosed with AF. I had some severe ...

Fletch1

•9 years ago

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recent diagnosis

right guys i apologise if im going to sound negative here, so if like me your suffering with anxiety about your condition please do not read on i was...

right guys i apologise if im going to sound negative here, so if like me your su...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Ablation/ICD

I saw an EP on 14th April, privately, and although he suggested an ablation and ICD implant, it will only be used as a last resort. I have to try different...

I saw an EP on 14th April, privately, and although he suggested an ablation and ...

margar17

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Cardio version success

Hi everyone...Very happy man tonight ...I had my CV today and after 2 shots they got me back into sinus rhythm. A million thanks to all the staff at the John...

Hi everyone...Very happy man tonight ...I had my CV today and after 2 shots they...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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arrhythmia clinic

ive got my 1st visit to the clinic tomorrow, anybody been to 1 & can tell me what its like please? thanku

ive got my 1st visit to the clinic tomorrow, anybody been to 1 & can tell me wha...

heartbreaker

•9 years ago

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Calcium supplements

I have just been advised by a dietician that Calcium Supplements SHOULD NOT be taken by people with AF. This was a bit of a shock as I have been taking both...

I have just been advised by a dietician that Calcium Supplements SHOULD NOT be t...

creschendo

•9 years ago

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After Ablation

Hello, Would appreciate any comments on my proposed continuing treatment plan. Following ablation for A. fib & flutter in November, I saw my EP at Papworth...

Hello, Would appreciate any comments on my proposed continuing treatment plan. F...

Scorer

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Stroke has a new indicator.

I have just had a Facebook note about stroke detection. Unfortunately I do not have the skill to copy it on to you all but I can tell you what is written. A...

I have just had a Facebook note about stroke detection. Unfortunately I do not...

jennydog

•9 years ago

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Concerned about procedure

Hello...I have not posted for awhile but I do have a concern about having a colonoscopy. I had one 10 years ago and now (in the USA) I am due for another at...

Hello...I have not posted for awhile but I do have a concern about having a colo...

barbm

•9 years ago

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EP choice

After some research it seems we in Wales cannot choose out specialists to a degree, whilst yes I can choose whom I see in a private consultation I then am...

After some research it seems we in Wales cannot choose out specialists to a degr...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Caffeine?

My doc told me not to take caffeine. I do not like any caffeine drinks so thought that would be easy... but ... the only painkillers I can take re paracetamol...

My doc told me not to take caffeine. I do not like any caffeine drinks so though...

vovvarna22

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Anticoagulant Alternatives

In a recent post “Is there a natural aspirin alternative?” was the following comment by Dave1961. I added a comment but did not get much feedback so please...

In a recent post “Is there a natural aspirin alternative?” was the following co...

EngMac

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Digoxin use in Modern Medicine

This is on the Medscape site and could be of interest to anyone taking digoxin or anyone to whom a doctor recommends taking it. It seems this drug should be...

This is on the Medscape site and could be of interest to anyone taking digoxin o...

EngMac

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Daily Mail article regarding LAAO

AF Association features in a Daily Mail article today regarding the Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion procedure. To read the article please follow this link:...

AF Association features in a Daily Mail article today regarding the Left Atrial ...

AFAssociation1

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Af meds

Could you please tell me the difference in action between flecanide and diltiazem.

Could you please tell me the difference in action between flecanide and diltiaze...

Annaelizabeth

•9 years ago

5 Replies

How to get preferred anticoagulant from GP?

Hi everyone, I have Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter, which to my knowledge started March 2014, when I was admitted to A & E by ambulance. I have been...

Hi everyone, I have Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter, which to my knowledg...

angiek

•9 years ago

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Warfarin v New Anti Coags

Going to see the Doctor next week to see about going on the new anti Coags, I've been on Warfarin for over a year and get on fine, however, every time I've...

Going to see the Doctor next week to see about going on the new anti Coags, I've...

MammaCass

•9 years ago

41 Replies

Best Ways to Protect Your Heart From Atrial FibrillationChanging your habits may be keyBy Heart & Vascular Team | 4/20/15 8:15 a.m.

I saw the following on the Cleveland Clinic website: http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/04/preventing-your-atrial-fibrillation/ If you’re over 40 and...

I saw the following on the Cleveland Clinic website: http://health.clevelandc...

EngMac

•9 years ago

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Pacemaker sticks at 70BPM, even when exercising: advice please?

I'm hoping someone on here can offer me any suggestions. I had a pacemaker fitted a couple of months ago to resolve AF. Things are going well. Recovery...

I'm hoping someone on here can offer me any suggestions. I had a pacemaker fitt...

ymcwhirr

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Pulse

I noticed Bob was recommending a leaflet 'know your pulse' how would I go about getting a copy. I have been searching but to no avail, could someone point me...

I noticed Bob was recommending a leaflet 'know your pulse' how would I go about ...

shirlygirly

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Driving with AF

Good morning to all of you! Please could someone tell me which form to access from the DVLA to notify them of my AF. Many thanks in advance!

Good morning to all of you! Please could someone tell me which form to access fr...

dgex2010

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Feeling Helpless!!!

A month ago my EP perscribed Nadalol as an alternative to Bisoprolol, and it has not agreed with me at all. I am feeling very tired and heavy legged but its...

A month ago my EP perscribed Nadalol as an alternative to Bisoprolol, and it has...

Timmo50

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Very Interesting article

I`m sure this must have been posted before, but I have just read it and it feels like a cathartic moment. You have to sign up to the site but it is worth it....

I`m sure this must have been posted before, but I have just read it and it feels...

Timmo50

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Unable to travel

Unable to travel yesterday morning as planned, not because of AF but because of a stupid cold!! Arrrr.......... As most of you know i don't usually let much...

Unable to travel yesterday morning as planned, not because of AF but because of ...

CDreamer

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Afib?

I have a question for all of you who have been living with afib . to start off I had svt had an ablation and haven't had any episodes since then . my doctor...

I have a question for all of you who have been living with afib . to start off I...

lulu91

•9 years ago

32 Replies

Regular irregularity

This is not about AF but I know there are people here with other arrhythmias so I hope someone can help. My daughter was recently involved in a car accident...

This is not about AF but I know there are people here with other arrhythmias so ...

Buffafly

•9 years ago

5 Replies

is there a natural aspirin alternative?

Hi, Aspirin didn't suit me so I got put onto clopidogrel as antiplatelet for AF, and am convinced this is making me more short of breath, (I have emphysema),...

Hi, Aspirin didn't suit me so I got put onto clopidogrel as antiplatelet for AF,...

Hidden

•9 years ago

16 Replies

My af

I had 2 x heart attacks 23yrs. ago sorted with angioplasty, then no problems until 2 - 21/2 yrs ago when I suffered a Tachicardia when driving in Banbury. I...

I had 2 x heart attacks 23yrs. ago sorted with angioplasty, then no problems unt...

ianwood

•9 years ago

2 Replies

POSTS

There are about 2800 people on this site how many are still active and posting is there anyway of knowing. it just seems to be the same people on here and I am...

There are about 2800 people on this site how many are still active and posting i...

souljacs4

•9 years ago

78 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2015

Low oxygen with slow heart rate?

Magnesium

recent diagnosis

Ablation/ICD

Cardio version success

arrhythmia clinic

Calcium supplements

After Ablation

Stroke has a new indicator.

Concerned about procedure

EP choice

Caffeine?

Anticoagulant Alternatives

Digoxin use in Modern Medicine

Daily Mail article regarding LAAO

Af meds

How to get preferred anticoagulant from GP?

Warfarin v New Anti Coags

Best Ways to Protect Your Heart From Atrial FibrillationChanging your habits may be keyBy Heart & Vascular Team | 4/20/15 8:15 a.m.

Pacemaker sticks at 70BPM, even when exercising: advice please?

Pulse

Driving with AF

Feeling Helpless!!!

Very Interesting article

Unable to travel

Afib?

Regular irregularity

is there a natural aspirin alternative?

My af

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