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ablation

Only 3 weeks since last seeing cardiologist, already have a referral for ablation. The week after next. phew. But, I am now having such terrible swelling in...

Only 3 weeks since last seeing cardiologist, already have a referral for ablatio...

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•9 years ago

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Magnesium and Sudden Death

I saw the post below from Gifford-Jones, a former Canadian cardiologist who writes about health issues. He is now 94 I think and survived on heart attack...

I saw the post below from Gifford-Jones, a former Canadian cardiologist who writ...

EngMac

•9 years ago

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Paroxysmal AF

Hi I have Paroxysmal Af Recently I seem to be in AF nearly every day for the last 2 weeks, when i have a Attack afterwards I have no energy , My skin...

Hi I have Paroxysmal Af Recently I seem to be in AF nearly every day for the...

suzytoshoes

•9 years ago

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A question about heart rate.

Well, unfortunately my A.F. is now back with a vengance and with a little bit extra in the shape of a constantly high heart rate. Reckon there is enough to...

Well, unfortunately my A.F. is now back with a vengance and with a little bit ex...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

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Have our AF Association patient services team helped to answer any questions about your condition recently?

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AFAssociation1

•9 years ago

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AF 32 hours

Hi wondering for any advice out there been in AF for 32 hours only normally last about 20 hours . Been going into AF about every 9 days but since I have been...

Hi wondering for any advice out there been in AF for 32 hours only normally last...

Robert185

•9 years ago

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One month post-ablation

Ablation seems to be holding, but complications persist. Developed slow stomach motility so hurts to eat or drink, food just sits in my stomach, losing weight....

Ablation seems to be holding, but complications persist. Developed slow stomach ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Headache for four days

My husband has been taking Apixaban and Bisoprolol, now down to 1.25, since October. He's been off Amiodarone for seven weeks. Since Friday he's had a really...

My husband has been taking Apixaban and Bisoprolol, now down to 1.25, since Octo...

Davesgirl

•9 years ago

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Ablation Disaster

I had an ablation for SVT's 8 weeks ago. Since I have developed junctional tachycardia, my bradycardia still bad and I can't go for a walk, can't sing without...

I had an ablation for SVT's 8 weeks ago. Since I have developed junctional tach...

heartnutz

•9 years ago

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hi giys

not been on for a while, trying to live my life without getting into a downward spiral with my anxiety, my update is that ive had my stress test, in which i...

not been on for a while, trying to live my life without getting into a downward ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Q10

Does anyone know the best dose of Q10 to help with AF? All help and advice greatly appreciated. This is my first post - broken my duck now! Thanks to all...

Does anyone know the best dose of Q10 to help with AF? All help and advice grea...

mrssmp

•9 years ago

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Cardioversion

Hi All I posted a few weeks ago when my heart rate was 140 - 150. Bisoprolol was increased from 2.5 to 10 mg with no effect. I became so exhausted that it...

Hi All I posted a few weeks ago when my heart rate was 140 - 150. Bisoprolol wa...

hydrangea

•9 years ago

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Missed heartbeats

Have spoken to my Arrhythmia nurse who thinks its ectopics ( which I agree with ) and if so not dangerous. However have to go and have an ecg in an hours time...

Have spoken to my Arrhythmia nurse who thinks its ectopics ( which I agree with ...

bridget54

•9 years ago

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Does anyone else take fish oils?

I always used to take Cod Liver Oil to help with arthritis, but stopped it when I was put on the Verapamil/Digoxin/Warfarin medication, tho' I can't remember...

I always used to take Cod Liver Oil to help with arthritis, but stopped it when ...

GranJan

•9 years ago

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Missed beats update

Have called arrhythmia nurse. Awaiting a reply about missed beats.

bridget54

•9 years ago

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Post Catheter Ablation issues

On June 12th of this year I had a catheter ablation for an arrhythmia that started after receiving another ablation on the nerves in my lower back, not sure if...

On June 12th of this year I had a catheter ablation for an arrhythmia that start...

JamesPH

•9 years ago

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When Bisoprolol doesnt work?

My mother had a bad AF attack a few weeks ago, ended up in hospital where they increased the bisoprolol from 2.5 to 10 a day. 4 weeks later she is back in....

My mother had a bad AF attack a few weeks ago, ended up in hospital where they i...

alrk

•9 years ago

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Scared

Hi, I usually sit on the sidelines here as I'm fairly new to AF and I am just learning about it all. I started with full blown AF last year (paroxysmal ) and...

Hi, I usually sit on the sidelines here as I'm fairly new to AF and I am just le...

Tototcx

•9 years ago

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Missed heartbeats

Hi everyone. It was about a week ago when I told you all I was advised to come off all my tablets following my 3 monthly follow up post ablation. Well all ok...

Hi everyone. It was about a week ago when I told you all I was advised to come o...

bridget54

•9 years ago

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Pradaxa

Hi there, anybody out there able to answer my question? I am taking Pradaxa 1 x bd, I notice on the leaflet that in some cases it can cause bleeding , which I...

Hi there, anybody out there able to answer my question? I am taking Pradaxa 1 x...

sann

•9 years ago

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anticoagulation

Hi everyone, I haven't posted for a while but I have a question - As an anti-coagulated Afibber - I was wondering are there any of you out there who have had a...

Hi everyone, I haven't posted for a while but I have a question - As an anti-coa...

Musetta

•9 years ago

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Magnesium

Hi I have been taking 125 magnesium taurate 3 time a day for about 6 weeks and haven't had a AF episode which is a miracle for me as they were every week...

Hi I have been taking 125 magnesium taurate 3 time a day for about 6 weeks and h...

Robert185

•9 years ago

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West Country Lunch

Just to remind that we are meeting at Hankridge Arms, Riverside, Taunton TA1 2LR tel 01823 444405 on Thursday 20th August :12 for 12.30 . Look forward to...

Just to remind that we are meeting at Hankridge Arms, Riverside, Taunton TA1 2LR...

BobD

Volunteer•9 years ago

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Unusual palpitation and feeling of pressure in the chest

Hi. I was just wondering if anyone has experienced a bizarre symptom I get recently. It is a single sudden thump right in the centre of the chest, usually when...

Hi. I was just wondering if anyone has experienced a bizarre symptom I get recen...

Vony

•9 years ago

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Sotalol side effects and an anticoagulation conundrum.

I'm a 61yr. old woman with PAF diagnosed 10 yrs ago. Episodes were becoming more frequent, and I was already up to 7.5mg Bisoprolol daily, not feeling good and...

I'm a 61yr. old woman with PAF diagnosed 10 yrs ago. Episodes were becoming more...

pogven

•9 years ago

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Gloucestershire supper (was lunch)

To all those who've responded, I've booked The Queens Head in Longford on Tuesday 25th August at 6.30pm. If anyone else would like to join us please let me...

To all those who've responded, I've booked The Queens Head in Longford on Tuesda...

mrsg46

•9 years ago

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State of the art monitor. Update.

Well, the monitor is unbelievably easy to wear. I can't even feel I have it on. There are no leads and I just forget it's there. So much so that when my heart...

Well, the monitor is unbelievably easy to wear. I can't even feel I have it on. ...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

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Having a Colonoscopy do I need to stop Apixaban

In just over two weeks I am having a colonoscopy do I need to stop apixaban, if so how many days before it happens, it says in my letter if I am on warfarin to...

In just over two weeks I am having a colonoscopy do I need to stop apixaban, if ...

gemsmum

•9 years ago

10 Replies

INR

What INR level would you panic on and go to ED, my Dad has his INR tested today and the first test was 1.7 and they repeated it and it was 1.9. I think this...

What INR level would you panic on and go to ED, my Dad has his INR tested today ...

emma_blake79

•9 years ago

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Waiting time for ablation

I have been referred to Harefield hospital to see doctor / consultant Innez ? by my cardio/ EP ? Dr Norman , I have no idea exactly who these people are ! That...

I have been referred to Harefield hospital to see doctor / consultant Innez ? by...

01maxdog

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2015

ablation

Magnesium and Sudden Death

Paroxysmal AF

A question about heart rate.

Have our AF Association patient services team helped to answer any questions about your condition recently?

AF 32 hours

One month post-ablation

Headache for four days

Ablation Disaster

hi giys

Q10

Cardioversion

Missed heartbeats

Does anyone else take fish oils?

Missed beats update

Post Catheter Ablation issues

When Bisoprolol doesnt work?

Scared

Missed heartbeats

Pradaxa

anticoagulation

Magnesium

West Country Lunch

Unusual palpitation and feeling of pressure in the chest

Sotalol side effects and an anticoagulation conundrum.

Gloucestershire supper (was lunch)

State of the art monitor. Update.

Having a Colonoscopy do I need to stop Apixaban

INR

Waiting time for ablation

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