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Bisoprolol/ Carvedilol

My GP had reduced my Bisoprolol to 5mg but it didn't seem to make much difference in the tiredness and lethargy that I've been experiencing. Today he has...

My GP had reduced my Bisoprolol to 5mg but it didn't seem to make much differenc...

7Helena

•9 years ago

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A big hello to everyone!

Thought it was about time I introduced myself having joined the group a few weeks ago. Compared to some of you, I feel like a novice. I have been taking...

Thought it was about time I introduced myself having joined the group a few week...

thumper70

•9 years ago

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Deep breath

I have PAF and it only lasts for seconds but I have now found if I take a deep breath it stops ? Has anyone else found this ?

I have PAF and it only lasts for seconds but I have now found if I take a deep b...

Hi-1964

•9 years ago

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AF and altitude

I'm visiting Tenerife next month, and one of the trips I would like to do is to Mount Teide. However, this is at an altitude of over 2200 metres, and is "not...

I'm visiting Tenerife next month, and one of the trips I would like to do is to ...

Lizzo

•9 years ago

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Pulmonary hypertension

When the EP was doing my 4th ablation he discovered evidence of pulmonary hypertension in the left ventricle. I have just seen the 'lung' consultant and have...

When the EP was doing my 4th ablation he discovered evidence of pulmonary hypert...

Barb1

•9 years ago

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Ablation without being on Warfarin

I have posted my story of the pacemaker here previously. I had Tachy Bradycardia with three second gaps between heart beats. I had a phone call from Doctor (x)...

I have posted my story of the pacemaker here previously. I had Tachy Bradycardia...

seasider18

•9 years ago

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Heart problem

What a silly title for this site, couldnt think of anything else. After a successful ablation in May and a further consultation it was agreed I would stop...

What a silly title for this site, couldnt think of anything else. After a succe...

shirlygirly

•9 years ago

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Travel insurance

Does anyone have a good travel insurance that does not punish you too much if you had AF but now symptom free after ablation?

Does anyone have a good travel insurance that does not punish you too much if yo...

Grundy77

•9 years ago

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Ectopics or A-Flutter/A-Fibs

My symptoms have been what feels like extra beats/skipped beats generally when my heart rate starts to lower after being very rapid. For example jogging for a...

My symptoms have been what feels like extra beats/skipped beats generally when m...

courtneyazeem

•9 years ago

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Ablation

In my last post I talked about on my ablation which was over 2 weeks ago. I forgot to ask did anyone have a cough and felt a bit wheezy and out of breath at...

In my last post I talked about on my ablation which was over 2 weeks ago. I forg...

Robert185

•9 years ago

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AF

Just been diagnosed with AF I'm 36 and had played semi professionaly soccer up until last year. They said athletes are at high risk when finishing from there...

Just been diagnosed with AF I'm 36 and had played semi professionaly soccer up u...

Boutsi13

•9 years ago

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FDA Approves Praxbind to Reverse Anticoagulant Pradaxa | October 16, 2015

The explanation for this is on www.medscape.com. Hopefully no one else has posted this. I have not been able to read all the posts of late. The US Food and...

The explanation for this is on www.medscape.com. Hopefully no one else has post...

EngMac

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Exercise Buffs help me out here

Been noticing over the last few months my recovery time after I exercise has been getting longer and longer. I've noticed that when I cycle as I try to...

Been noticing over the last few months my recovery time after I exercise has b...

paulh1

•9 years ago

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Apixaban and hair loss

Although my male pattern baldness has been steadily progressing over the years I've been on apixaban since February it has markedly increased of late. I...

Although my male pattern baldness has been steadily progressing over the years I...

11ellis

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Ablation

Hi everyone just thought I would update everyone on my progress. I had a cryoablation 2 weeks ago, feeling really well now and have noticed not as tired but...

Hi everyone just thought I would update everyone on my progress. I had a cryoabl...

Robert185

•9 years ago

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Atrial Flutter

Noticed on my discharge letter from the hospital that I now have atrial flutter as well as pAF Can someone enlighten me as to this condition?

Noticed on my discharge letter from the hospital that I now have atrial flutter ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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TOE + cardioversion

My husband's cardio has booked him in for TOE followed by cardio version, if the TOE shows no sign of left atrial appendage thrombus. Is it usual to have the...

My husband's cardio has booked him in for TOE followed by cardio version, if the...

Peddling

•9 years ago

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Ablation at last !

Hi everyone just wanted to update as haven't posted for a while . I had my cryo-balloon ablation on wed at Coventry .Procedure went well-3.5hrs under sedation...

Hi everyone just wanted to update as haven't posted for a while . I had my cryo-...

Basia12

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Private consultation

How much would one expect to pay for an initial private consultation with a cardiologist to discuss AF? Any clues would be good?

How much would one expect to pay for an initial private consultation with a card...

Lindabob

•9 years ago

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Warfarin to Rivaroxaban

Any advise please on side affects or changes of coming off of Warfarin after 6 years and going onto Rivaroxaban

Any advise please on side affects or changes of coming off of Warfarin after 6 y...

Billyt47

•9 years ago

9 Replies

stupid or what

I bet its really simple but what is INR? Bet I will feel really silly when you tell me? :)

I bet its really simple but what is INR? Bet I will feel really silly when you ...

Christinedbur

•9 years ago

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Ablation now in the rear view mirror

I had posted here two weeks ago and thought I would give an update. I had ablation two days ago, under general anesthesia. Prior testing indicated all sorts of...

I had posted here two weeks ago and thought I would give an update. I had ablati...

canyonsister

•9 years ago

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ablation under sedation

Hi all. I had successful ablation for flutter in June. Unfortunately they noticed that AF perked up when they paced me. Then I had a number of episodes I...

Hi all. I had successful ablation for flutter in June. Unfortunately they notice...

11ellis

•9 years ago

19 Replies

ECG interpretation online

Some of you might have recently seen my post about my ECG and what it meant. After some Googling, I found an online service that interpret ECGs/give second...

Some of you might have recently seen my post about my ECG and what it meant. Aft...

yanbart

•9 years ago

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Anyone else have these symptoms/experiences?

Male 60 yrs old. Diagnosed with SVT in 2009 and recently been given diagnosis of paroxysmal atrial fibullation and put on Bisoprolol 2.5mg tablets daily. This...

Male 60 yrs old. Diagnosed with SVT in 2009 and recently been given diagnosis of...

Flamenco45

•9 years ago

14 Replies

different forums

Hi all does anyone know of a good forum for either duerdnal ulcers or Hiatus hernias.

Hi all does anyone know of a good forum for either duerdnal ulcers or Hiatus her...

Hidden

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Results

I was apprehensive about seeing the cardiologist but also knew that I needed to ask him a whole list of questions. Firstly i had an ecg and had taken my own...

I was apprehensive about seeing the cardiologist but also knew that I needed to ...

Chris147

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Alivecor

I bit the bullet and bought an Alivecor gadget at patients day.I used it a few times to check I was doing it correctly and stowed it away in a drawer so I...

I bit the bullet and bought an Alivecor gadget at patients day.I used it a few t...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Early Smoke Exposure Tied to Increased Atrial Fibrillation RiskBy Roxanne Nelson October 19, 2015

Reuters Health) - People exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb or as children are at an increased risk later in life for atrial fibrillation, a new study...

Reuters Health) - People exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb or as children ...

EngMac

•9 years ago

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Very painful back what can I use - dr has prescribed condene but after reading side effects don't want to take it

Have had a very bad back from Saturday after trying to lift my 5 year old grandson as he was upset. I had a phone consultation with Dr this morning and she has...

Have had a very bad back from Saturday after trying to lift my 5 year old grands...

gemsmum

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2015

Bisoprolol/ Carvedilol

A big hello to everyone!

Deep breath

AF and altitude

Pulmonary hypertension

Ablation without being on Warfarin

Heart problem

Travel insurance

Ectopics or A-Flutter/A-Fibs

Ablation

AF

FDA Approves Praxbind to Reverse Anticoagulant Pradaxa | October 16, 2015

Exercise Buffs help me out here

Apixaban and hair loss

Ablation

Atrial Flutter

TOE + cardioversion

Ablation at last !

Private consultation

Warfarin to Rivaroxaban

stupid or what

Ablation now in the rear view mirror

ablation under sedation

ECG interpretation online

Anyone else have these symptoms/experiences?

different forums

Results

Alivecor

Early Smoke Exposure Tied to Increased Atrial Fibrillation RiskBy Roxanne Nelson October 19, 2015

Very painful back what can I use - dr has prescribed condene but after reading side effects don't want to take it

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