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EP has told me that he would not refer me for an ablation

sometime ago I wrote my first post regarding an ablation for atrial tachycardia that I was put forward for back in October 2014 and whilst in the lab the EP...

sometime ago I wrote my first post regarding an ablation for atrial tachycardia ...

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•9 years ago

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New Thinking is the Causes and Treatment of AF

A recent atice on Medscape is helping to put this whole matter of AF as a systemic disease rather than an isolated incident into much sharper focus. You can...

A recent atice on Medscape is helping to put this whole matter of AF as a system...

bayfield

•9 years ago

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Side effects of Ampixaban (Other than Bleeds)

I have been taking Ampixaban since 18th Feb 2015. I have never had antiocoagulents before. During this period I have had a thick head, very itchy legs and...

I have been taking Ampixaban since 18th Feb 2015. I have never had antiocoagulen...

blackbear

•9 years ago

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Magnesium...

I am confused on the magnesium debate. I have just had magnesium citrate delivered and was planning to start on lowest dose of 200mg. But there is so much...

I am confused on the magnesium debate. I have just had magnesium citrate deliver...

Tracyt

•9 years ago

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6 Weeks Post Ablation

After 6 weeks of feeling pretty much fantastic I had my first run of AF this morning. I must say I barely noticed it. Had my morning 100MG of Flecainide and...

After 6 weeks of feeling pretty much fantastic I had my first run of AF this mor...

Jason1971

•9 years ago

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Recommendation for EP and/or Cardiologist

Hi all. I get the impression this is generally a board frequented by Brits but thought I would ask anyway. I previously had a tremendous cardiologist when I...

Hi all. I get the impression this is generally a board frequented by Brits but ...

Dave1961

•9 years ago

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Getting involved . . .

Just found this article in the Mail - so much of what is written in it has been emphasised by many of this forum's posters:...

Just found this article in the Mail - so much of what is written in it has been...

Finvola

•9 years ago

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Private appointments

Well, I've made the appointment to see EP privately. It will be next Tuesday. What surprises me is that when I spoke to the secretary on the phone, she asked...

Well, I've made the appointment to see EP privately. It will be next Tuesday. Wh...

margar17

•9 years ago

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Finger Oxymeter can lie about your heartbeats

When I was in Ambulatory Care they did the stats and put the finger oxymeter on and scribbled it all down and went away. Sister pops back and asks if I have AF...

When I was in Ambulatory Care they did the stats and put the finger oxymeter on ...

Offcut

•9 years ago

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AF

Have read so much most of which relates to rapid heatbeat etc...told I have AF 3 years ago and put on Warfarin when I was 80 years. But no one explained much...

Have read so much most of which relates to rapid heatbeat etc...told I have AF 3...

George2467814

•9 years ago

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Fatigue

I am taking bisoprolol 2.5mg and this is the 4th week. Cardio version did not work but my heart rate is around 65. But the fatigue is terrible. I struggle...

I am taking bisoprolol 2.5mg and this is the 4th week. Cardio version did not wo...

Annekw

•9 years ago

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Good Morning - could you advise again please

Consultant to Consultant Letters Morning there .....a bit of advice please. I was asked to an appt with Cardio Consultant at my local hospital. While there...

Consultant to Consultant Letters Morning there .....a bit of advice please. I ...

Whatamug1

•9 years ago

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Siberian Ginseng - AF contraindication?

Had blood tests recently and have been looking through them with a magnifying glass. My urea and Creatinine levels are on the high side and a few other things...

Had blood tests recently and have been looking through them with a magnifying gl...

Dave1961

•9 years ago

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INR range

Who and how is my INR range set?

ROVETA

•9 years ago

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Bullying at work damaging health ..

I would be very interested to know how many people have experienced workplace bullying. This follows my own experience of witnessing my partner (who now has...

I would be very interested to know how many people have experienced workplace bu...

ArtyMus

•9 years ago

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EP

Over Easter, I have been in email contact with an EP at my hospital! I'm so pleased. I am going to arrange a private appointment with him. I'll be phoning...

Over Easter, I have been in email contact with an EP at my hospital! I'm so plea...

margar17

•9 years ago

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Unexpected ae trip

Despite cardiologist saying month ago no sign of af know how im feeling. Sweating but cold to touch. Palpitations. Sickness. Toilet overdrive. So as been on...

Despite cardiologist saying month ago no sign of af know how im feeling. Sweatin...

julesp

•9 years ago

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Xarelto

I was watching a live TV from the USA and during the commercials I saw an advertisement from a firm of Lawyers giving a warning about Xarelto and was directed...

I was watching a live TV from the USA and during the commercials I saw an advert...

consul

•9 years ago

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Thought I'd celebrate in style

A belated Happy Easter, everyone. At 10am yesterday morning, I found myself back in AF. Stayed in sinus just 6 weeks, 2 days. Tried everything to convert...

A belated Happy Easter, everyone. At 10am yesterday morning, I found myself bac...

NJ47

•9 years ago

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Xarelto - how long to stop before operation

As is normal I need to stop taking Xarelto before my upcoming operation. Generally speaking, subject to of course doctor's advice, what is the general...

As is normal I need to stop taking Xarelto before my upcoming operation. General...

consul

•9 years ago

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Very rude a&e doctor

Hi , I was back in af again Friday after four weeks clear I have peroxomol af and awaiting dates for ablation , I'm 46 years old , I went to work Friday...

Hi , I was back in af again Friday after four weeks clear I have peroxomol af an...

Runcrans

•9 years ago

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Hunger with AF!

Funny question but does anyone else get incredibly hungry when they are having an episode? I put it down to my body trying to keep up with an irregular...

Funny question but does anyone else get incredibly hungry when they are having a...

Tracyt

•9 years ago

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AF symptom

Hi I was diagnosed with AF in 2011, I had cardio version in sept 2012 which worked and I've had very few episodes up until the last 6 weeks. I have been on...

Hi I was diagnosed with AF in 2011, I had cardio version in sept 2012 which wor...

Vicki1709

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Seeing an EP

How do you get to see an EP can it be done on the NHS or private, I live near Taunton Somerset

How do you get to see an EP can it be done on the NHS or private, I live near Ta...

kenda

•9 years ago

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Wants to get off drugs

I am now in normal sinus rhythm thanks to a successful internal cardioversion - I feel great now. I would like to stop taking warfarin and having regular blood...

I am now in normal sinus rhythm thanks to a successful internal cardioversion - ...

CurryAssassin

•9 years ago

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Reminder Nosh and Natter Saturday 11th

Thanks to everyone who posted before, I have booked a table outside at EV Cafe/Restaurant, 97-99 Isabella Street, London, SE1 8DD for 1pm Right behind...

Thanks to everyone who posted before, I have booked a table outside at EV Cafe/...

Beancounter

Volunteer•9 years ago

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Question for more experienced Afibbers

To those more experienced members I'd like to ask a question. My husband's first experience of AF was a period of fast AF (up to 180 and 130 at rest) with...

To those more experienced members I'd like to ask a question. My husband's firs...

Davesgirl

•9 years ago

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Pain?

One of the GPs in the practise I go to has suggested that I don't have AF because I don't get chest pain when I am breathless - just very weak and wobbly. does...

One of the GPs in the practise I go to has suggested that I don't have AF becaus...

Glosbumble

•9 years ago

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Started using Magnesium oil today

I've been very sceptical about using it but my USA friend has eliminated his AF episodes using the oil. My AF episodes rarely last more that 42 hours but today...

I've been very sceptical about using it but my USA friend has eliminated his AF ...

a-fibber

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Magnesium supplements

Does taking a magnesium supplement lower your resting heart rate?

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2015

EP has told me that he would not refer me for an ablation

New Thinking is the Causes and Treatment of AF

Side effects of Ampixaban (Other than Bleeds)

Magnesium...

6 Weeks Post Ablation

Recommendation for EP and/or Cardiologist

Getting involved . . .

Private appointments

Finger Oxymeter can lie about your heartbeats

AF

Fatigue

Good Morning - could you advise again please

Siberian Ginseng - AF contraindication?

INR range

Bullying at work damaging health ..

EP

Unexpected ae trip

Xarelto

Thought I'd celebrate in style

Xarelto - how long to stop before operation

Very rude a&e doctor

Hunger with AF!

AF symptom

Seeing an EP

Wants to get off drugs

Reminder Nosh and Natter Saturday 11th

Question for more experienced Afibbers

Pain?

Started using Magnesium oil today

Magnesium supplements

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