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Pacemaker questions

It is ten weeks from my pacemaker insertion and I am still experiencing pain over the pacemaker site and also over the old leads on the opposite side. Just...

It is ten weeks from my pacemaker insertion and I am still experiencing pain ove...

wpw62

•9 years ago

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Another idea if deciding about ablation

CARMA facility in Utah has developed a method to measure atrial fibrosis with cardiac MRI to see if it correlates with ablation success. Currently in long...

CARMA facility in Utah has developed a method to measure atrial fibrosis with ca...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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bad body sweats

does anyone suffer from bad body sweats, I am on bisoprol recently and other drugs, plus water tablets. I have never had this problem before, i seem to be...

does anyone suffer from bad body sweats, I am on bisoprol recently and other dru...

chancewind

•9 years ago

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Going for Ablation

Hi, I've been following this site for a month or so since my diag with AF, Haven't posted for a bit as I don't consider myself 'qualified' enough to offer...

Hi, I've been following this site for a month or so since my diag with AF, Have...

checkmypulse

•9 years ago

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Home again after successful cardioversion

Had my third ablation done at the end of June, had a wonderful two weeks of no symptoms at all so was beginning to plan holidays with my OH as we haven't had...

Had my third ablation done at the end of June, had a wonderful two weeks of no s...

mrsg46

•9 years ago

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Post ablation

Hi all , Had the pulmonary vein isolation Monday morning all was going well till he came to put me into af to see if things had worked ,then he had to cardio...

Hi all , Had the pulmonary vein isolation Monday morning all was going well till...

Runcrans

•9 years ago

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For what it's worth...

This isn't going to cure anything, but may help along the way: Since re-commencing Boots' highest dosage Omega 3 Fish Oil 1300mgs, my heart has been calmer...

This isn't going to cure anything, but may help along the way: Since re-commenc...

hobbledehoye

•9 years ago

10 Replies

AF and diet routines

Hi everyone I am just interested to see if anyone has had any problems with diet shakes etc? I am going to be doing a forever living clean 9 in a few weeks but...

Hi everyone I am just interested to see if anyone has had any problems with diet...

Hidden

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Thank You

Hi All, Thank you for your support during my recent problems with INR levels out of cnntrol due to antibiotics. as you are aware I have ongoing ear problems...

Hi All, Thank you for your support during my recent problems with INR levels out...

Bernie13

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Pulse

I am was diagnosed with AF two years ago. It has been under control with Soltolol . For the last few months it has been coming a lot more. On my last attack my...

I am was diagnosed with AF two years ago. It has been under control with Soltolo...

yorkie

•9 years ago

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With A-Fib---you just never know-----

People without A-fib would have a very hard time realizing just how frustrating this condition is. Lately - I've been quite sure of fail safe return to NSR...

People without A-fib would have a very hard time realizing just how frustrating ...

GolfMyrtleBeach

•9 years ago

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Mum's been diagnosed

Hi all, I'm new to the forum, my mum got diagnosed with AF today, I went with her to see the cardiologist and it was a lot to take in for both of us, I had...

Hi all, I'm new to the forum, my mum got diagnosed with AF today, I went with h...

GladU

•9 years ago

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Op date here

Finally got my date for CRT-D and so pleased as these past weeks not been well at all. August 13th cant come quick enough. Know I will have regular af episodes...

Finally got my date for CRT-D and so pleased as these past weeks not been well a...

julesp

•9 years ago

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Cardioversion

Just a quick question, are patients routinely cardioverted after an ablation.

shirlygirly

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Living with rhythm changes.

Hi everyone, I have had atrial arithmia/flutter for nearly 12 years and had three ablations and one cardioversion and all have been reasonably successful,...

Hi everyone, I have had atrial arithmia/flutter for nearly 12 years and had th...

Geoff70

•9 years ago

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Cruise post ablation

Here goes Background I had a successful ablation in March 2014, with trouble free recovery and lived a "normal" life until Jan 2015 - in A/E and admitted. They...

Here goes Background I had a successful ablation in March 2014, with trouble fre...

yoyo_again

•9 years ago

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A Nasty Visit From AF.

I just want to share my first real encounter with AF...I was officially diagnosed about 6 weeks ago,and iam waiting to go in for a cardioversion.Two nights ago...

I just want to share my first real encounter with AF...I was officially diagnose...

Bollox2AF

•9 years ago

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Ten days post-ablation

Statistically, everyone else pending ablation can rest easy, because I've used up the expected allotment for femoral pseudo-aneurysm and av-fistula.This is...

Statistically, everyone else pending ablation can rest easy, because I've used u...

Hidden

•9 years ago

11 Replies

New diagnosis aged 38

Hello! I've just been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF one week ago after having unusual symptoms (palpitations /fatigue/dizziness) on and off for a few years....

Hello! I've just been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF one week ago after having unu...

JacqRobs

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Flecainide and protein binding

I had a cryo-ablation on May 7 and stopped taking flecainide five weeks later due to the side effects. One week after that the side effects increased in...

I had a cryo-ablation on May 7 and stopped taking flecainide five weeks later du...

Kodaska

•9 years ago

18 Replies

How long in AFib

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with paroxysmal Afib 25 years ago which turned in to permanent Afib 10 years ago. I just wondered how long other suffers may have...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with paroxysmal Afib 25 years ago which turned in t...

rayray5746

•9 years ago

26 Replies

Malcolm Gladwell on Fixing the US Healthcare Mess

Some may be a fan of Malcolm Gladwell; and, if not, for others this interview might help us understand some aspects of the challenges in medical systems. Mr....

Some may be a fan of Malcolm Gladwell; and, if not, for others this interview mi...

EngMac

•9 years ago

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TOE

Sorry to show my ignorance but can someone please tell me TOE stands for.

dianaharv

•9 years ago

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FDA Reports Serious Adverse Events With Lariat Used for LAA Closure

This one is scary. "The US Food and Drug Administration issued a safety communication to providers and patients regarding 45 patient deaths and other...

This one is scary. "The US Food and Drug Administration issued a safety commu...

EngMac

•9 years ago

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Personalized 3D Printing of Heart Model Aids in LAA-Closure Procedure: Case Report

The use of 3D printers is becoming more widespread. Now if they could only print us a new heart that does not have Af, this would be a real break through....

The use of 3D printers is becoming more widespread. Now if they could only prin...

EngMac

•9 years ago

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High Levels of Vitamin C May Decrease Ischemic HD and Mortality Risks

For years, vitamin C has been thought to have specific benefits. Here is another study that may justify this a little more....

For years, vitamin C has been thought to have specific benefits. Here is anothe...

EngMac

•9 years ago

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Appointment

Sitting waiting to see Cardiologist (8 months since seeing him) feeling anxious & fluttery - not helping I know. Felt great 'til I got here - lol

Sitting waiting to see Cardiologist (8 months since seeing him) feeling anxious ...

heartmatters1

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Medication overload

I had a 'senior moment' last night. Took my apixaban at 9 pm as usual then another at 10 pm. This should have been candesartan and nebivolol, which I take...

I had a 'senior moment' last night. Took my apixaban at 9 pm as usual then anot...

Peddling

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Stress and AF

Recently I have had a lot of stress with a local company wanting to build a digester right near my house and this is on going. I think it is this that has...

Recently I have had a lot of stress with a local company wanting to build a dige...

lizwright

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Thank you

I am so greatful I found this site through all your comments and answers to my questions I have discovered I am not going insane I am not depressed I am not a...

I am so greatful I found this site through all your comments and answers to my q...

Mazza23

•9 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2015

Pacemaker questions

Another idea if deciding about ablation

bad body sweats

Going for Ablation

Home again after successful cardioversion

Post ablation

For what it's worth...

AF and diet routines

Thank You

Pulse

With A-Fib---you just never know-----

Mum's been diagnosed

Op date here

Cardioversion

Living with rhythm changes.

Cruise post ablation

A Nasty Visit From AF.

Ten days post-ablation

New diagnosis aged 38

Flecainide and protein binding

How long in AFib

Malcolm Gladwell on Fixing the US Healthcare Mess

TOE

FDA Reports Serious Adverse Events With Lariat Used for LAA Closure

Personalized 3D Printing of Heart Model Aids in LAA-Closure Procedure: Case Report

High Levels of Vitamin C May Decrease Ischemic HD and Mortality Risks

Appointment

Medication overload

Stress and AF

Thank you

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