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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Afib explained

https://youtu.be/HyQjpQf_eME

Maxicono

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Cindy

I am a a vigorous exerciser ( 6 days ) I love my spin classes. After swimming last summer I got out of the water and my heart started racing at 160 bpm. I...

I am a a vigorous exerciser ( 6 days ) I love my spin classes. After swimming la...

Bermingham

•9 years ago

18 Replies

EU cross border healthcare

For those of us in areas not covered by the Choose and Book scheme (I'm in Northern Ireland), and at the mercy of locally available ablation treatment and...

For those of us in areas not covered by the Choose and Book scheme (I'm in North...

Finvola

•9 years ago

6 Replies

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Does coldness trigger AF

The last three times I've gone into fast AF seems to be linked to having a baked Alaska and twice standing on a cold floor with no shoes on Has any one else...

The last three times I've gone into fast AF seems to be linked to having a baked...

Von19

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Thank you

I would like to thank every one who sent me good wishes for the AV node ablation yesterday. All went well and It only took 30 minutes. I had a restless night...

I would like to thank every one who sent me good wishes for the AV node ablation...

sunigirl

•9 years ago

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A way to try to fix a very early stage of AF

http://drjohnday.com/get-rid-atrial-fibrillation/

Maxicono

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Af after pacemaker implantation

Well here I am again as you see previous posts I did not just spring back after implant of pacemaker I have been back twice to have pacemaker adjusted and told...

Well here I am again as you see previous posts I did not just spring back after ...

grandadbren1

•9 years ago

28 Replies

Flecainide-induced autoimmune disorder?

I've previously posted a theory about why my post-ablation side effects of flecainide persisted long after I stopped taking the drug. The primary symptoms are...

I've previously posted a theory about why my post-ablation side effects of fleca...

Kodaska

•9 years ago

25 Replies

Another new one

Woke up at 1am sweating profusely heart going mad all over the place felt very sick I think the worst I have ever felt could hardly walk to the toilet went on...

Woke up at 1am sweating profusely heart going mad all over the place felt very ...

Mazza23

•9 years ago

12 Replies

My AF ECG

Since joining this forum last night, I have been overwhelmed with the positive responses I have had to my first post. I have learnt so much in less than 24...

Since joining this forum last night, I have been overwhelmed with the positive r...

yanbart

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Liverpool heart and chest hospital

Hi. Has anyone had an ablation at Liverpool heart and chest hospital performed by Dr Derek Todd under sedation? Looks like I am heading down that path, am...

Hi. Has anyone had an ablation at Liverpool heart and chest hospital performed b...

jayd

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Ken

Atrial Fibrillation since 2002. Seven admissions to hospital since then. Usually resolved with tablets but always returns. Electro cardio conversion in 2006....

Atrial Fibrillation since 2002. Seven admissions to hospital since then. Usually...

mullikg

•9 years ago

12 Replies

My boss isn't helping me

Can anyone tell me what rights do I have at work, my boss isn't helping or listening! Im so anxious

Can anyone tell me what rights do I have at work, my boss isn't helping or liste...

Kazibo

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Vagus Nerve

Interesting information posted here about possible vagus nerve triggers for AF. Wonder if the opposite might be true in some cases. The last time I went to ER...

Interesting information posted here about possible vagus nerve triggers for AF. ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Do beta blockers dull symptoms?

I'm 48 and find that I can feel skipping and extra beats but this feels like a vague sensation since taking beta blockers. How will I know if I'm having...

I'm 48 and find that I can feel skipping and extra beats but this feels like a v...

Sarah007

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Effect of Flecainide on Exercise?

Hi. I am a 41 year old 'well-built' active male. I have had the 'odd' episode of palpitations for a few years (usually after a night out or pushing myself...

Hi. I am a 41 year old 'well-built' active male. I have had the 'odd' episode of...

yanbart

•9 years ago

97 Replies

AliveCor Bfx

Please can someone explain what this means

pattiannj

•9 years ago

2 Replies

medication

hi all, not been on since I joined a few weeks ago, been having a hard time with continuall changes to medication, not much agreeing with me at moment, last...

hi all, not been on since I joined a few weeks ago, been having a hard time wit...

Ourkids5

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Learning to live with Afib

Hi there - I recently was diagnosed with Afib (well 10 months ago) and have tried to lead a healthy life since. I am always worried about a new attack and find...

Hi there - I recently was diagnosed with Afib (well 10 months ago) and have trie...

russellsg

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Pacemaker test result.

My pulse dropped to 49and I suspected my pm was faulty. The cardiologist said he was not concerned and thought it was a virus bit arranged a pm check. At the...

My pulse dropped to 49and I suspected my pm was faulty. The cardiologist said h...

Barry123

•9 years ago

1 Reply

A V Node ablation

I have date for av node ablation Tuesday 13th Oct. EP advised it as 3 failed ablations and then pacemaker in 2011. I am unable to tolerate rhythm meds and...

I have date for av node ablation Tuesday 13th Oct. EP advised it as 3 failed ab...

sunigirl

•9 years ago

43 Replies

Ablation

Hi I have been told they are putting me forward to have a Ablation, can anyone tell me how long i will be in hospital ? and if it is anything to worry...

Hi I have been told they are putting me forward to have a Ablation, can any...

suzytoshoes

•9 years ago

46 Replies

Reduction in Flecainide and PVC's - any advice please?

Morning all I'm now in my third week of a reduced dose of Flecainide - down from 2 x 100mg gradually to 2 x 50mg. In that time I've had no AF or tachycardia...

Morning all I'm now in my third week of a reduced dose of Flecainide - down fro...

Finvola

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Ablation

Hi everyone, Had my ablation yesterday at 2.30 was down until 6. They did a cryoablation which I did know I was having until the day as EP said he thought it...

Hi everyone, Had my ablation yesterday at 2.30 was down until 6. They did a cryo...

Robert185

•9 years ago

25 Replies

Alivecor received

Just took delivery of my Alivecor, set it up, used it, really easy to do. Positive result straight away, definitely AF. Am now able to show my GP on...

Just took delivery of my Alivecor, set it up, used it, really easy to do. Posit...

Lindabob

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Bit of a rant

Talk about spitting taks, I took my husband to see the cardiologist yesterday, we saw him privately at the beginning of August and I didn't rate him then....

Talk about spitting taks, I took my husband to see the cardiologist yesterday, w...

Peddling

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Re my 3,30 am post

Got so much response so quickly! Thank you all!!! I have metoprolol as pill in pocket, I have not used it yet a I have not gone into tachycardia (which I...

Got so much response so quickly! Thank you all!!! I have metoprolol as pill in...

lingooz

•9 years ago

9 Replies

It's 3.30am!!! A dark time (literally)

After 18 months I fear I have gone from PAF to AF. My attacks are much more frequent! Wednesday y Am then Friday Am, when I could go weeks without any it's...

After 18 months I fear I have gone from PAF to AF. My attacks are much more fr...

lingooz

•9 years ago

56 Replies

Cardioversion....

Hi Everyone, can someone please tell me how many times you can have Cardioversion? I have just gone back into AF again after a couple of months having had...

Hi Everyone, can someone please tell me how many times you can have Cardioversio...

travelbug54

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Flecainide as PIP

I was diagnosed with AF in December 2013, cardioverted March 2014 and have been in NSR since. I have had a few AF episodes but have, after a few hours, always...

I was diagnosed with AF in December 2013, cardioverted March 2014 and have been ...

Ginnik

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2015

Afib explained

Cindy

EU cross border healthcare

Does coldness trigger AF

Thank you

A way to try to fix a very early stage of AF

Af after pacemaker implantation

Flecainide-induced autoimmune disorder?

Another new one

My AF ECG

Liverpool heart and chest hospital

Ken

My boss isn't helping me

Vagus Nerve

Do beta blockers dull symptoms?

Effect of Flecainide on Exercise?

AliveCor Bfx

medication

Learning to live with Afib

Pacemaker test result.

A V Node ablation

Ablation

Reduction in Flecainide and PVC's - any advice please?

Ablation

Alivecor received

Bit of a rant

Re my 3,30 am post

It's 3.30am!!! A dark time (literally)

Cardioversion....

Flecainide as PIP

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