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Can AF triggered by strobe lights?

Hi. Just been on a cruise for 2 weeks and for the best part I have been well apart from one evening when we went to the onboard show, like we had on a few...

Hi. Just been on a cruise for 2 weeks and for the best part I have been well apa...

Uttled00

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Worry

I have a sore throat and when i brushed my teeth i saw blood in the mucus

bhernys

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Seven day heart monitor

Hello, it's been six months since my second ablation procedure. Six months after my first ablation I had a seven day heart monitor fitted, but this time round...

Hello, it's been six months since my second ablation procedure. Six months after...

Swale

•9 years ago

7 Replies

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Bisoprolol v Nebivolol

Hi Everyone, I do hope I am putting this post in the right place as I have just joined this forum. I was wondering if anyone could help me please, I has...

Hi Everyone, I do hope I am putting this post in the right place as I have just ...

travelbug54

•9 years ago

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Does anybody have decreased blood flow to the apical lateral section of the heart?

The cause is unknown but I don't think I had it before my EP study. I am short of breath and extremely forge tful, again was not like that 8 weeks ago....

The cause is unknown but I don't think I had it before my EP study. I am short ...

heartnutz

•9 years ago

1 Reply

EP

Lots of people referring to their EP. I know it's early days for me, but I have never heard mention of this from my gp or coat clinic

Lots of people referring to their EP. I know it's early days for me, but I have ...

Lorna058

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Adizem

Hi. I was taken off Apixaban when l changed consultant a couple of months ago. I had piled on the weight and felt tired and had poor vision. All this went...

Hi. I was taken off Apixaban when l changed consultant a couple of months ago. ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Post Ablation Recovery

I know we all have different experiences of AF; I have had persistant flutter then paroxysmal fibrillation for around 4 years. Having had the first Ablation...

I know we all have different experiences of AF; I have had persistant flutter th...

Suzanne-Cheshire

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Another newbe

Hi all, I'm new and very scared. Been in and out of AF for over ten years but it never got picked up on ECG because of this. A few months ago it was formally...

Hi all, I'm new and very scared. Been in and out of AF for over ten years but it...

Happysuz

•9 years ago

51 Replies

Second ablation confirmed

I saw my E.P. today and he confirmed that a second ablation is needed to tidy up. I shouldn't have to wait as long for this one ( 6 months last time ). I was...

I saw my E.P. today and he confirmed that a second ablation is needed to tidy up...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Imodium?

Hi all Just a quick question.... I'm on apixaban and bisoprolol. Had a conversation with EP the other night when we he basically told me to steer clear of...

Hi all Just a quick question.... I'm on apixaban and bisoprolol. Had a convers...

Perrylees

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Statins

I've just been told by my doc that my Q risk is 31.7, which means I have a 1 in 3 chance of stroke or heart attack in the next ten years. She has prescribed...

I've just been told by my doc that my Q risk is 31.7, which means I have a 1 in ...

picman2007

•9 years ago

19 Replies

First time Ablation

Hi all, I'm in West Wales UK and am waiting for my first Ablation. It will be done in Cardiff. I am waiting for my third cardioversion at Carmarthen and both...

Hi all, I'm in West Wales UK and am waiting for my first Ablation. It will be do...

Paul_M

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Spectacular Bruises

I have quite enjoyed showing off my post ablation spectacular bruises to my kids - who are not easily shocked! I didn't have any pain from the groin bruises...

I have quite enjoyed showing off my post ablation spectacular bruises to my kids...

Suzanne-Cheshire

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Keep flecainide to the minimum?

I wonder if flecainide will ever get to be like warfarin and people will take a personalised dose - exactly enough to keep their AF at bay.

I wonder if flecainide will ever get to be like warfarin and people will take a ...

Rellim296

•9 years ago

31 Replies

White paper knickers.

You may have seen recent discussion about white paper knickers worn during ablutions. I was supplied with them in Liverpool, others were not so lucky. I...

You may have seen recent discussion about white paper knickers worn during ablut...

jennydog

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Confused

Six weeks post-ablation, holding very well, able to drop flecainide, but still on diltiazem. However, still miserable with stomach and groin vascular injuries....

Six weeks post-ablation, holding very well, able to drop flecainide, but still o...

Hidden

•9 years ago

10 Replies

AliveCor

Hi I'm not particularly clever with technology so I wondered if other members could give me the benefit of their experience in getting AliveCor. It seems the...

Hi I'm not particularly clever with technology so I wondered if other members co...

Glosbumble

•9 years ago

12 Replies

AF episodes and pain this is new!?

I have Lone AF. Episodes usually last 2 -4 hours. Normal for me is uncomfortable but not painful big palpitations, slightly dizzy at start, have to lie down...

I have Lone AF. Episodes usually last 2 -4 hours. Normal for me is uncomfortable...

wendy6

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Sotalol and NICE guidelines

Hi, I have read comments on this site about NICE guidelines not recommending Sotalol for AFIB. It has worked great for me for over 10 years, although not...

Hi, I have read comments on this site about NICE guidelines not recommending S...

bigbenre

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Cruising

Why is it the minute I get on to a liner, or soon after finishing our cruise I go into some significant PAF, last one for 3 days. The doc on board suggested...

Why is it the minute I get on to a liner, or soon after finishing our cruise I g...

Lindabob

•9 years ago

9 Replies

My story continued

One week on from my cardio version. I am not normally aware of my heart beat unless I check at my wrist. Yesterday I suddenly felt that something in my body...

One week on from my cardio version. I am not normally aware of my heart beat unl...

Johnandvirginia

•9 years ago

9 Replies

No more AF

Hi I am now almost 4 months post my 5th catheter ablation in 9 months for Atrial Fib and Flutter. I have had no episodes of either since the 5th ablation. I am...

Hi I am now almost 4 months post my 5th catheter ablation in 9 months for Atrial...

GregNdonette

•9 years ago

20 Replies

Cardioversion for paroxysmal af?

My GP told me today that he is surprised I've not been offered a Cardioversion, I was surprised at him saying this as I thought they were only used for people...

My GP told me today that he is surprised I've not been offered a Cardioversion, ...

Timmo50

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Crt-d op now out way

Finally had my pacemaker/defibrillator op. Had to have a lead re-adjusted so in operating theatre twice but apart from still being slightly sore seems to be...

Finally had my pacemaker/defibrillator op. Had to have a lead re-adjusted so in ...

julesp

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Warfarin

Is anyone who is on Warfarin doing their own INRs? My GP is keen on the idea and so am I as it would mean much fewer clinic visits. Also, very many thanks for...

Is anyone who is on Warfarin doing their own INRs? My GP is keen on the idea and...

Lorna058

•9 years ago

15 Replies

mom chf and afib

my mom is doing better now after her bout with chf and bronchitis in march. the shortness of breath is minimal on exertion. she has paroximal afib too.she is...

my mom is doing better now after her bout with chf and bronchitis in march. the ...

afib1

•9 years ago

9 Replies

More on Magnesium

My AF seems less frequent in the summer. Maybe it is because I get more sun exposure and thus more vitamin D. The comment on tea could be of interest to tea...

My AF seems less frequent in the summer. Maybe it is because I get more sun exp...

EngMac

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Chinese meal.

Was my birthday last week, so we had takeaway, next day was ok till about lunch time and my heart started to beat harder and faster, I am in permanant A F but...

Was my birthday last week, so we had takeaway, next day was ok till about lunch...

higgy52

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Post pacemaker operation - how soon back to sport?

Hi all I had to have a pacemaker fitted last Thursday for heart block. It was a bit of a shock because they rung me on the Monday and got me straight in. I am...

Hi all I had to have a pacemaker fitted last Thursday for heart block. It was a ...

dizzykaz

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2015

Can AF triggered by strobe lights?

Worry

Seven day heart monitor

Bisoprolol v Nebivolol

Does anybody have decreased blood flow to the apical lateral section of the heart?

EP

Adizem

Post Ablation Recovery

Another newbe

Second ablation confirmed

Imodium?

Statins

First time Ablation

Spectacular Bruises

Keep flecainide to the minimum?

White paper knickers.

Confused

AliveCor

AF episodes and pain this is new!?

Sotalol and NICE guidelines

Cruising

My story continued

No more AF

Cardioversion for paroxysmal af?

Crt-d op now out way

Warfarin

mom chf and afib

More on Magnesium

Chinese meal.

Post pacemaker operation - how soon back to sport?

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