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Flecainide

Are there any E.P's who come on here who can answer a question for me about flecainide please? I don't wish to post it in a public forum.

Are there any E.P's who come on here who can answer a question for me about flec...

picman2007

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Ablation due August

I have had an ablation for flutter but now I need the ablation for fibrillation. I had read that the procedure was uncomfortable but I found it painful. Can...

I have had an ablation for flutter but now I need the ablation for fibrillation....

Suzanne-Cheshire

•9 years ago

46 Replies

3rd ablation

Thank you all for your support Not good news. Procedure abandoned after 2 hours. Heart was in aggressive af and didnt have the right tool. Lots of scar tissue...

Thank you all for your support Not good news. Procedure abandoned after 2 hours...

Vissy

•9 years ago

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Recording of "When to consider ablation"

Hi all, Just to let you know we won't be able to film tomorrow's talk on ablation after all. I'm sorry those who can't attend will miss this, I'll try to list...

Hi all, Just to let you know we won't be able to film tomorrow's talk on ablatio...

rosyG

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Magnesium

Hi I am going to try magnesium citrate to see if it helps my AF. I have been reading that you should not take it if you are on warfarin , I am on rivaroxaban...

Hi I am going to try magnesium citrate to see if it helps my AF. I have been rea...

Robert185

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Dronedarone experiences.....anyone?

Hi, I am currently enduring a course of experimentation with different medication. I have been on 5mg Bisoprolol for a long time but though I have no side...

Hi, I am currently enduring a course of experimentation with different medicatio...

Timmo50

•9 years ago

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3rd Ablation.

Well the day has arrived. Suppose to be going down around 10.30. A little bit nervous. Hoping that this is going to work this time. Thanks all.

Well the day has arrived. Suppose to be going down around 10.30. A little bit ne...

Vissy

•9 years ago

8 Replies

flecanide

has anyone ever heard that flecanide cannot be taken without a beta blocker??? Beta blockers are causing me terrible problems in my opinion. Has anyone ever...

has anyone ever heard that flecanide cannot be taken without a beta blocker??? ...

marykhall3

•9 years ago

35 Replies

Ablation Update

Well back home from having my Ablation done today. I was really anxious about what to expect but I needn't have bothered as it all went really well. I was...

Well back home from having my Ablation done today. I was really anxious about wh...

Hidden

•9 years ago

29 Replies

Mrs

I was told I have a leaky valve by the cardiologist , is this something to be concerned, he said it would be checked in 3 months.

I was told I have a leaky valve by the cardiologist , is this something to be co...

Harrycat

•9 years ago

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Stupid!!!!!

Thought I'd check my Warfarin level. Used my Coaguchek machine (I am experienced as I've been using it for 2 years) I have had one of those silly days ,it...

Thought I'd check my Warfarin level. Used my Coaguchek machine (I am experienced...

feejbee

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Follow up appointment...

Just thought I'd update all you wonderful folk on my follow up appointment with my GP after my diagnosis three days ago. My heart rate was down to 78bpm which...

Just thought I'd update all you wonderful folk on my follow up appointment with ...

Arkwight

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Re-jigging medication!

I have paroxysmal AF and take Arythmol (Propafenone) 150mg three times a day. Has anyone tried lessening the dose unsupervised? I haven't had a serious episode...

I have paroxysmal AF and take Arythmol (Propafenone) 150mg three times a day. Ha...

Mamamarilyn

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Annaelizabeth

Briefly, I have been allowed to have my original name back. Annaet is therefore condemned to the ether poor soul!!

Briefly, I have been allowed to have my original name back. Annaet is therefore...

Annaelizabeth

•9 years ago

3 Replies

NSR with rapid chaotic ectopics

I have 2 ablations with relative success. However 2 years down the line o seem to have raps chaotic beats whilst in sinus rhythm. It makes me feel pretty...

I have 2 ablations with relative success. However 2 years down the line o seem ...

Annaelizabeth

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Dizzy spells with AF

I wonder whether anyone else has experience of this. If I have a long period of AF - say more than 4 or 5 hours it will often clear with a 1 or at most 2...

I wonder whether anyone else has experience of this. If I have a long period of ...

dianaharv

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Travel insurance

I know this has been asked before, but I can't find the old post. My husband and I want to take our motorhome over to France. But I don't know where to go for...

I know this has been asked before, but I can't find the old post. My husband an...

hairdresserme

•9 years ago

17 Replies

The Magnesium Hypothesis?

I started a thread yesterday about possible causes for AF to try and determine if I could identify with any suggestions. The general consensus appears to be...

I started a thread yesterday about possible causes for AF to try and determine i...

Arkwight

•9 years ago

44 Replies

Ablation

Having my first ablation tomorrow, will be hugely relieved to get it done. But getting a bit anxious over being sedated, how do you feel? Don't feel too bad...

Having my first ablation tomorrow, will be hugely relieved to get it done. But g...

Hidden

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Digoxin

Hi, I was prescribed Bisoprolol after an overnight visit at AE, i had to stop this. because side effects, one being giving high pulse, opposite it was supposed...

Hi, I was prescribed Bisoprolol after an overnight visit at AE, i had to stop th...

Harrycat

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Alivecor

Hello my friendly Afs, I have just recently (in. The last two days) have bought the above, have used it twice and it was ok(although don't know how to get a...

Hello my friendly Afs, I have just recently (in. The last two days) have bought...

sann

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Numb fingers

Hiyas enyone experienced pins &needles and numb finger tips in right hand. I have had chf and af for 18months and my hand has been bothering me for a couple of...

Hiyas enyone experienced pins &needles and numb finger tips in right hand. I hav...

Mazza23

•9 years ago

16 Replies

AF back 8 weeks post ablation

I'm a 65 yr old who has had persistent AF for 8 yrs. I am not controlled on meds and have had 6 cardio versions and I ablation. The ablation was 8 weeks ago...

I'm a 65 yr old who has had persistent AF for 8 yrs. I am not controlled on meds...

Pooble

•9 years ago

20 Replies

Pacemaker date

Further to my post about a month ago I now have date for my pacemaker fitting. I go for my pre-op assessment on 9th July and the pacemaker fitment on 14th...

Further to my post about a month ago I now have date for my pacemaker fitting. I...

farmerwalt

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Do you know the cause?

Promise this will be my last question for today :) I've been researching the possible causes for my AF and clearly there are many possibilities. I was just...

Promise this will be my last question for today :) I've been researching the po...

Arkwight

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Symptoms?

So after my post yesterday regarding my diagnoses, I hope it's OK to start a new thread with a specific question. This way any answers won't get lost in all...

So after my post yesterday regarding my diagnoses, I hope it's OK to start a new...

Arkwight

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Omeprazole - has anyone experienced AF or palpitations when taking this ?

I've recently completed a 'triple therapy ' of x2 antibiotics and a PPI ( Omeprazole) for H.Pylori for 1 week - I have felt an easing of a tender area mid...

I've recently completed a 'triple therapy ' of x2 antibiotics and a PPI ( Omepra...

Trilby8

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Af

My son is only 17 and had to have his heart shocked yesterday because of AF. He had pain, shortness of breath and dizziness with bad irregular heartbeat. They...

My son is only 17 and had to have his heart shocked yesterday because of AF. He ...

Kmagner70

•9 years ago

4 Replies

My cardiologist has taken me off anticoagulant - not exactly sure why

Had appointment last week with cardiologist. It was my first appointment after I had an AF hospitalised episode a few months earlier. I was placed on low dose...

Had appointment last week with cardiologist. It was my first appointment after I...

kaziD

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Itching and warfarin

Hi all got up this morning all me joints r itching carnt stop it blimey does anyone else have this at all is there anything u can use to stop it ,,it driving...

Hi all got up this morning all me joints r itching carnt stop it blimey does any...

Hidden

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2015

Flecainide

Ablation due August

3rd ablation

Recording of "When to consider ablation"

Magnesium

Dronedarone experiences.....anyone?

3rd Ablation.

flecanide

Ablation Update

Mrs

Stupid!!!!!

Follow up appointment...

Re-jigging medication!

Annaelizabeth

NSR with rapid chaotic ectopics

Dizzy spells with AF

Travel insurance

The Magnesium Hypothesis?

Ablation

Digoxin

Alivecor

Numb fingers

AF back 8 weeks post ablation

Pacemaker date

Do you know the cause?

Symptoms?

Omeprazole - has anyone experienced AF or palpitations when taking this ?

Af

My cardiologist has taken me off anticoagulant - not exactly sure why

Itching and warfarin

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