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going to casualty dept

Hi All, I've been told by my doctor to go to casualty if the afib lasts longer than an hour - is he being extra cautious? What have other afibbers been told...

Hi All, I've been told by my doctor to go to casualty if the afib lasts longer ...

Musetta

•9 years ago

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Ventolin & Betablockers

Does anyone have any thoughts. Had some episodes of coughing so Doc gives me an inhaler. Taking 12mg of Metropolol BD. I know Ventolin is a Beta agonist and...

Does anyone have any thoughts. Had some episodes of coughing so Doc gives me an ...

bruce1

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Ramipril

Since starting Ramipril 5 weeks ago, I have needed to get up in the night 2/3 times. This progressed to 3/4 times and last night it was 5 times between 11.30...

Since starting Ramipril 5 weeks ago, I have needed to get up in the night 2/3 ti...

Enjoy

•9 years ago

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Question for those of you who experienced worsening of symptoms after first ablation.

Ok, I now seem to have a constantly high heart rate (100_120 at rest) and Also A.F. breaking through the flecanide. Flecanide previously kept it at bay. Is...

Ok, I now seem to have a constantly high heart rate (100_120 at rest) and Also A...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

17 Replies

5months since 2nd ablation

Hi folks, just an update ,after the second ablation which was a more uncomfortable procedure than the first ,I.e I could feel the probes in the heart a lot...

Hi folks, just an update ,after the second ablation which was a more uncomfortab...

Col55

•9 years ago

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flecanide and AF

I wondered if anyone else has this issue on flecanide and if it is another version of AF or something else. Before increasing my flecanide from 50-100mg twice...

I wondered if anyone else has this issue on flecanide and if it is another versi...

howesgilly

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Ablation recovery

Just wondered how careful I should be having had my first Ablation 2 days ago. Feeling ok in myself, apart from tiredness and discomfort in the puncture areas....

Just wondered how careful I should be having had my first Ablation 2 days ago. F...

linc2u

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Verapamil or Flecainide

Being one of those people always trying to improve upon my AF situation. I am wondering if anyone has changed from Verapamil to Flecainide with an improvement...

Being one of those people always trying to improve upon my AF situation. I am wo...

10gingercats

•9 years ago

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AF / Eptopics after endurance training or exercise?

I'm 32 and after my ablation earlier this year I have been trying to keep up with regular exercise. I find that after a long bike ride or hike/run (>3 hours...

I'm 32 and after my ablation earlier this year I have been trying to keep up wit...

StuartCJones

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Thanks

Thanks to all AFibbers for your replies - it' a strange beast this Afib - it affects so many people in so many different ways. Cheers and good health, Musetta

Thanks to all AFibbers for your replies - it' a strange beast this Afib - it aff...

Musetta

•9 years ago

2 Replies

INR 4.5

After 2 stable years of taking Warfarin everything has gone haywire. I dropped down to 1.5 . My surgery increased my dose from 5mg up to 6 mg which was fine...

After 2 stable years of taking Warfarin everything has gone haywire. I dropped d...

feejbee

•9 years ago

28 Replies

Reminder Nosh and Natter 2 weeks today

Just to remind you that the irregular London Nosh and Natter is taking place two weeks today at EV cafe, Isabella Street, Waterloo, of course being in the...

Just to remind you that the irregular London Nosh and Natter is taking place two...

Beancounter

Volunteer•9 years ago

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AF or Ectopics?

Hi there, wonder if any of you have had this. I have PAF normally where I suddenly go into AF without any warning, the longest lasting 35 hours. But since my...

Hi there, wonder if any of you have had this. I have PAF normally where I sudden...

Nannadee

•9 years ago

6 Replies

INR again

So my Dad increased the dose to 3mg for 2 nights then went back to his usual 2mg. The INR was checked again and was 2.8. He continued taking 2mg for 4 nights...

So my Dad increased the dose to 3mg for 2 nights then went back to his usual 2mg...

emma_blake79

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Teaching

Hi gang. Today, during the course of my normal duties, I went for my annual CPR/Adult life support training. Was quite informal compared to most years.... we...

Hi gang. Today, during the course of my normal duties, I went for my annual CPR/...

jedimasterlincoln

•9 years ago

21 Replies

My story continued

How lucky is this? Offered cardio version next Tuesday owing to cancellation. Not as lucky as the two people with me at the pre-assessment clinic who were told...

How lucky is this? Offered cardio version next Tuesday owing to cancellation. No...

Johnandvirginia

•9 years ago

8 Replies

AF with Exercise

I would love some feed back fellow AF people. I upped my exercise program on the treadmill last week walking for half an hour much faster every Morning I've...

I would love some feed back fellow AF people. I upped my exercise program on th...

Robyncarmen

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Atrial flutter/ ectopics

As you know this week Ive been experiencing some ectopic beats...unfortunately not at time of having ecg!! Typical. Last night after tossing and turning for...

As you know this week Ive been experiencing some ectopic beats...unfortunately n...

bridget54

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Just got abalation appointment

Just got me appointment through for first pvi abalation glenfield hospital 17 sep any tips advice before or after op thanx oaky all the best

Just got me appointment through for first pvi abalation glenfield hospital 17 se...

Hidden

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Great tip from cardiologist registra

Morning, had to share this!! never seen anyone post this! A young cardiologist registra showed me a breathing technique for when you get an episode ( and...

Morning, had to share this!! never seen anyone post this! A young cardiologi...

lingooz

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Mrs

I am on Warfarin have been on for a few years,levels good at between 2/3, I am on holiday, and went to get my INR's, and it is 1.9. Does anybody know if I add...

I am on Warfarin have been on for a few years,levels good at between 2/3, I am o...

Harrycat

•9 years ago

16 Replies

AFib Free

Hi everyone, In 2012 when diagnosed (in my sixties) with AFib I had numerous Afib episodes that year and the ensuing two years - three requiring...

Hi everyone, In 2012 when diagnosed (in my sixties) with AFib I had numerous Af...

Musetta

•9 years ago

44 Replies

Ablation question re coronary stent

Hi have any of you had an ablation and already have a coronary stent? If so ,did you feel that the stent was affected by the ablation ? I'm waiting for a...

Hi have any of you had an ablation and already have a coronary stent? If so ,did...

Basia12

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Anticoagulants

The reason I prefer Warfarin is the regular checking which I find reassuring and when blood is not in range it is easily adjusted in my experience.

The reason I prefer Warfarin is the regular checking which I find reassuring and...

George2467814

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Relaxation/meditation and AF

Has anyone tried this with success? I get very tired in humid weather and my AF starts to 'thump'I am usually pretty active and not much of 'a relaxor' but...

Has anyone tried this with success? I get very tired in humid weather and my AF ...

10gingercats

•9 years ago

19 Replies

In hospital again

I attended A and E today after a lengthy period of feeling about to pass out and having central chest pain. The ECG showed prolonged QT again. The first time...

I attended A and E today after a lengthy period of feeling about to pass out and...

Vony

•9 years ago

23 Replies

Pulmonary vein isolation for " Quality of Life" not health ,in Wales .

Hi Today I and appt with electro physiologist some 3.5 years after diagnosis and 2 unsuccessful cardio versions .Currently on amiodarone and warfarin age...

Hi Today I and appt with electro physiologist some 3.5 years after diagnosis a...

gedbo

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Calcium

What's the connection between Af and calcium

Fletch1

•9 years ago

4 Replies

A very scared newby

I am on the point of an appointment with my local hospital following a 24 HR monitor due to an irregular and sometimes raised HR I am overweight and blood...

I am on the point of an appointment with my local hospital following a 24 HR mon...

RoyM

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Coaguchek

I reported last week that my machine gave a reading of 4. I was surprised it was so high and also felt blood sample was very small. I retested and it the new...

I reported last week that my machine gave a reading of 4. I was surprised it wa...

Dodie117

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2015

going to casualty dept

Ventolin & Betablockers

Ramipril

Question for those of you who experienced worsening of symptoms after first ablation.

5months since 2nd ablation

flecanide and AF

Ablation recovery

Verapamil or Flecainide

AF / Eptopics after endurance training or exercise?

Thanks

INR 4.5

Reminder Nosh and Natter 2 weeks today

AF or Ectopics?

INR again

Teaching

My story continued

AF with Exercise

Atrial flutter/ ectopics

Just got abalation appointment

Great tip from cardiologist registra

Mrs

AFib Free

Ablation question re coronary stent

Anticoagulants

Relaxation/meditation and AF

In hospital again

Pulmonary vein isolation for " Quality of Life" not health ,in Wales .

Calcium

A very scared newby

Coaguchek

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