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Not prescribed Warfarin - AF

I wanted to share an experience of a family friend who although was diagnosed with AF was not prescribed Warfarin (although he was prescribed with aspirin -...

I wanted to share an experience of a family friend who although was diagnosed wi...

NasserArif1

•9 years ago

19 Replies

CTof heart

I have to have a ct of my heart my kidney function test is still low it was 44 now I have got it to 56 should be 60 iwas wondering has anyone had a problem...

I have to have a ct of my heart my kidney function test is still low it was 44 ...

Mazza23

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Warfarin and hair loss

Hi, has anyone taking Warfarin long term, suffered with hair loss ? I have been on it for nearly a year and It has got to point where I cannot hide the fact...

Hi, has anyone taking Warfarin long term, suffered with hair loss ? I have bee...

sickasadog

•9 years ago

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Coloured Silicone Bracelets for Pradaxa

I recently had a lot of trouble finding a bracelet to advise that in the event of an emergency I was taking Pradaxa. Easy to get a metal one but as I wear some...

I recently had a lot of trouble finding a bracelet to advise that in the event o...

AgeingHIppy

•9 years ago

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Breathlessness

Hi I had 2nd ablation approximately 3 months ago and after a few hiccoughs I seem to be doing ok, My only problem is breathlessness which is getting ever more...

Hi I had 2nd ablation approximately 3 months ago and after a few hiccoughs I see...

shirlygirly

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Abdomen symptoms

What symptoms in abdomen has anyone with AF get? If, any?

Avamadhart

•9 years ago

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Faint

Had an ablation over 2 years ago and apart from a few hiccups along the way,I consider myself free of AF . To prove it ( definitely not intentionally) the wind...

Had an ablation over 2 years ago and apart from a few hiccups along the way,I co...

feejbee

•9 years ago

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Ablation question

As it looks as though I might have an ablation of some sort sooner or later it is more on my mind. I'd like to know if you lie on your back through the whole...

As it looks as though I might have an ablation of some sort sooner or later it ...

Buffafly

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Healthspan

I looked on this website for magnesium taurate but they do no stock them now anyone know where else I can get them.thanks, Sann

I looked on this website for magnesium taurate but they do no stock them now a...

sann

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Cardiologist consultation

This morning I saw my cardiologist at last! I was very nervous as he seemed rather brusque last time we met but turns out he is just a bit hyper. He was...

This morning I saw my cardiologist at last! I was very nervous as he seemed rath...

Buffafly

•9 years ago

1 Reply

2nd Ablation

Well my 2nd has been done 11 months after the first unsuccessful ablation. I have to say my fears and trepidation were unfounded. After a bad experience with...

Well my 2nd has been done 11 months after the first unsuccessful ablation. I h...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Sound of heart beating.

When ever I lay down especially in bed at night I get the sound of my heart pumping blood in my ears. My Blood pressure is 143 over 75 and I am 60 years old....

When ever I lay down especially in bed at night I get the sound of my heart pump...

-Tony-

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Bowen Therapy

Had my first session with a Bowen therapist ,he didn't think there was anything wrong with my vagus nerve ,he said that when I speak my stomach does not move...

Had my first session with a Bowen therapist ,he didn't think there was anything ...

Azbycx

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Hello

New to all this Does anyone live in the Bangor Gwynedd area?

gwyn53

•9 years ago

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Gloucestershire lunch part 2 (now dinner)

Now that we're probably going for an evening meal get together, how does one night during the week beginning 24th August sound? Also which night would suit...

Now that we're probably going for an evening meal get together, how does one nig...

mrsg46

•9 years ago

12 Replies

A thought

This is only a suggestion, but certainly something to spare a thought for. Many of us with AF either knowingly or unknowing get very stressed. That stress in...

This is only a suggestion, but certainly something to spare a thought for. Many...

Annaelizabeth

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Anticoagulants

Hi all. I've have what at the moment seems to be a successful ablation for Atrial Flutter two months ago. I had A TIA in Feb. My pulse now is as regular as...

Hi all. I've have what at the moment seems to be a successful ablation for Atria...

11ellis

•9 years ago

17 Replies

State of the Art Monitor now on.

Monitor was glued on today. Yesterday I was in A.F. Today,nothing ,despite having 2 cups of real coffee, a very stressful afternoon trying to book tickets for...

Monitor was glued on today. Yesterday I was in A.F. Today,nothing ,despite havin...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

14 Replies

AF and pregnancy

Hi everyone Is anyone pregnant whilst being diagnosed with AF? Just interested to hear how you are getting on and if you may have got worse? This will be my...

Hi everyone Is anyone pregnant whilst being diagnosed with AF? Just interested t...

Hidden

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Latest standards guidance on AF and Anti-coagulation choices for patients

Hi All, This link https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs93/chapter/Introduction was sent to me today by the South East Coast network as I was involved as a...

Hi All, This link https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs93/chapter/Introduction ...

rosyG

•9 years ago

10 Replies

My story

Reading the various posts on this forum has been extremely helpful and supportive. Thank you to all contributors. My story will probably be familiar to many...

Reading the various posts on this forum has been extremely helpful and supportiv...

Johnandvirginia

•9 years ago

11 Replies

changing to a NOAC

My husband has had wildly fluctuating INR readings over the past 8 weeks. It is now resting in the doldrums and doesn't show any signs of improvement. He has...

My husband has had wildly fluctuating INR readings over the past 8 weeks. It is...

Peddling

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Ramipril

I have only been on Ramipril for three weeks and find I am needing to get up two/three times a night. Last night made the Guiness Book of Records - four...

I have only been on Ramipril for three weeks and find I am needing to get up two...

Enjoy

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Cardio version / ablation

Good morning ,AF friends, reading all the comments, can somebody explain how the doctors choose cardio as oppose to getting Ablation, I am booked in for Cardio...

Good morning ,AF friends, reading all the comments, can somebody explain how the...

Harrycat

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Coaguchek

I am a gadget person, using alivecor and coaguchek to keep tabs on my AF. I am not obsessive and rarely use alivecor unless I feel a different beat and like...

I am a gadget person, using alivecor and coaguchek to keep tabs on my AF. I am ...

Dodie117

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Warfarin dose advice

I'm having a tooth extraction tomorrow. Have just tested my INR on coaguchek & it has increased to 3.2. Should I stop Warfarin tonight or perhaps just eat a...

I'm having a tooth extraction tomorrow. Have just tested my INR on coaguchek & i...

Hidden

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Scan

Has anyone experienced a myocardial perfusion scan. If so would be interested to hear any detail Thanks

Has anyone experienced a myocardial perfusion scan. If so would be interested to...

pattiannj

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Alcohol after ablation

I have had 2 ablations , last one 3 months ago , I do like to drink red wine on a weekend but now iam wondering could that cause af to return , iam on 50mg of...

I have had 2 ablations , last one 3 months ago , I do like to drink red wine on...

duckpopper

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Really not sure about this

My arrhythmia seems to be evolving and I wondered if any of you can shed any light or had any experience of these symptoms. I am having on occasion having a...

My arrhythmia seems to be evolving and I wondered if any of you can shed any lig...

meadfoot

•9 years ago

38 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2015

Not prescribed Warfarin - AF

CTof heart

Warfarin and hair loss

Coloured Silicone Bracelets for Pradaxa

Breathlessness

Abdomen symptoms

Faint

Ablation question

Healthspan

Cardiologist consultation

2nd Ablation

Sound of heart beating.

Bowen Therapy

Hello

Gloucestershire lunch part 2 (now dinner)

A thought

Anticoagulants

State of the Art Monitor now on.

AF and pregnancy

Latest standards guidance on AF and Anti-coagulation choices for patients

My story

changing to a NOAC

Ramipril

Cardio version / ablation

Coaguchek

Warfarin dose advice

Scan

Alcohol after ablation

Really not sure about this

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