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Sotalol

If Sotalol has been removed from the NICE list for treatment of arrithmias why is it still being prescribed?

If Sotalol has been removed from the NICE list for treatment of arrithmias why i...

Evefay

•9 years ago

16 Replies

What to ask my EP

Hi, I had abalation Oct 19th and conversion 10 days later. EP said during abalation he was only able to treat the AF and left the flutter because he couldn't...

Hi, I had abalation Oct 19th and conversion 10 days later. EP said during abalat...

Salty0987

•9 years ago

3 Replies

What now?

Having had ablation cancelled at last minute due to bed shortages and ep deciding I need to be on anti coags I went to see my gp this morn to write me up the...

Having had ablation cancelled at last minute due to bed shortages and ep decidin...

jimmysouthgates

•9 years ago

23 Replies

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Rivaroxoban & Dentist

I have to have a tooth extracted & my dentist says I needn't stop my rivaroxoban.....is this right.....I am worried after reading the instructions which state...

I have to have a tooth extracted & my dentist says I needn't stop my rivaroxoban...

bluebell111

•9 years ago

7 Replies

AF

Hi everyone, I have untreated intermitten AF. I stopped all cafeine drinks and my AF improved 90%. Now when I feel it starting I cough out as hard as I can and...

Hi everyone, I have untreated intermitten AF. I stopped all cafeine drinks and m...

Jennifer53

•9 years ago

17 Replies

AFIB

Dont normally take anything extra for my afib besides my ramapril, bisoparol and warfarin, But been taking hawthorn berry tablets for 3 weeks now, sure my...

Dont normally take anything extra for my afib besides my ramapril, bisoparol and...

higgy52

•9 years ago

16 Replies

Sleep disturbances

I know this has come up before but wondering if anyone has anything new to add. Having nightly battle now trying to sleep with loud heartbeats ringing in my...

I know this has come up before but wondering if anyone has anything new to add. ...

linc2u

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Alivecor and ipad

I am new to this site since October and it has been so very helpful. I appreciate reading all the info available. I see people talk about alivecor and it...

I am new to this site since October and it has been so very helpful. I appreciat...

Salty0987

•9 years ago

4 Replies

sinus node or side effects

My electrophysiologist says I need a pacemaker because my heart does not increase its rate with stress and therefore I am out of breath frequently and cannot...

My electrophysiologist says I need a pacemaker because my heart does not increas...

marykhall3

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Medication side effect?

I have developed a horrible taste in mouth and can smell a horrid smell. It isn't a dental problem as I've only just been given a clean bill of dental health....

I have developed a horrible taste in mouth and can smell a horrid smell. It isn'...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Video Assisted Thoracotomy - Maze - 2 weeks on

Well, 2 weeks since my minimally invasive maze. The chest wounds are healing well but there is still a bit of tightness in the chest. Today I have had a few...

Well, 2 weeks since my minimally invasive maze. The chest wounds are healing wel...

robboian

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Now in NSR but still feel ruff,

Hi all, i had my first ablation on the 10th of november it worked for 4 days then af again. Been feeling even worse in af than i did before,even had to call...

Hi all, i had my first ablation on the 10th of november it worked for 4 days the...

Steve2810

•9 years ago

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My Dr. Said try this drug

Amoidarone. Well left the dr. Office and went to pharmacy, The pharmacist said hey your doctor called and said go to the hospital immediately and get sotalol...

Amoidarone. Well left the dr. Office and went to pharmacy, The pharmacist said ...

Viny

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Mrs. katherine todd

I am taking Warfarin and my eyes are blood shot. Could this be caused by the drug?

I am taking Warfarin and my eyes are blood shot. Could this be caused by the dru...

kathy1935

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Post atrial flutter # 6 (I think - losing track - unlike Samta who is well on track - Ho Ho Ho )

Ok so have had my letter from the EP who a lasted my atrial flutter - all very technical so googling alternative and would paste it on here but can't seem to...

Ok so have had my letter from the EP who a lasted my atrial flutter - all very t...

Susiebelle

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Party popper

Went to my daughters 50 th birthday party last night someone set off one of those party popper things scared me heart went straight into AF so there is another...

Went to my daughters 50 th birthday party last night someone set off one of thos...

Mazza23

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Pacemaker and AV Node ablation? Mini-maze?

Just returned from visit to EP here in Scotland. Having taken myself off of Amiodarone (200mg) and Bisoprolol (10mg) and Ramipril(5mg) back in the Spring of...

Just returned from visit to EP here in Scotland. Having taken myself off of Ami...

journeyart

•9 years ago

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Out of the frying pan ........

Hi all, wondering if anyone had a bit of info on this. Had my last CV (4th one and 2 ablations) 2 months ago and I was fine with an NSR of 65 resting, 2 weeks...

Hi all, wondering if anyone had a bit of info on this. Had my last CV (4th one a...

Hidden

•9 years ago

11 Replies

NOAC'S

Hi everyone. I would like to ask all of you on any of the Noac's (especially Apixaban) if it was explained to you by EP or GP how we know they are working for...

Hi everyone. I would like to ask all of you on any of the Noac's (especially Ap...

cmjoyce

•9 years ago

22 Replies

fisherman

end of October had temp 101.5 for a week ...got checked out and found nothing...a days later had a fib for about 4 or 5 hours. went to emerg and was put on 10...

end of October had temp 101.5 for a week ...got checked out and found nothing......

fogducker

•9 years ago

2 Replies

AF Back after 2 years

Hi everyone, I had my ablation july 2013 and since then been absolutely great, no AF was convinced it had gone until today. Just entering a shop it felt like...

Hi everyone, I had my ablation july 2013 and since then been absolutely great, n...

KKI001

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Thanksgiving

To all the posters on this site from the U.S. I wish a Happy Thanksgiving. To all the posters on the other side of the pond,thank you for being there . You...

To all the posters on this site from the U.S. I wish a Happy Thanksgiving. To al...

paulh1

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Pvi ablation tomorrow

Got my pvi ablation tomorrow, having a radiofrequency ablation. Very nervous but not unbearable. Cameoff flecainide 2 days ago and having mini runs of what...

Got my pvi ablation tomorrow, having a radiofrequency ablation. Very nervous but...

jimmysouthgates

•9 years ago

13 Replies

anticoags

Hi all, For my coronary angiogram I've been asked to stop any anti-coagulation meds, two days prior to the procedure. Haven't had a chance to talk to my...

Hi all, For my coronary angiogram I've been asked to stop any anti-coagulation ...

Musetta

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Groups

Does anyone shy away from groups or noisy gatherings now ..? I found this to be the way while on Ramipril before the AF . Now I can getvpanic attacks while...

Does anyone shy away from groups or noisy gatherings now ..? I found this to be...

overmars

•9 years ago

26 Replies

other folk

Hi All, Both Afibbers and folks with Hughes syndrome appear on this forum. Is it a similar condition to AF or do the folks suffering with Hughes Syndrome...

Hi All, Both Afibbers and folks with Hughes syndrome appear on this forum. Is i...

Musetta

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Flu

Feeling rubbish. I can hear my heartbeat.Got flu. Can I take anything? Like lemsips?? Not sure what we can take! Thank you

Feeling rubbish. I can hear my heartbeat.Got flu. Can I take anything? Like lems...

gwyn53

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Does Warfarin make you introspective ?

One of my sons said to me tonight he noticed these past few years since AF and Warfarin I have been much more introspective . Do others feel like this ? I...

One of my sons said to me tonight he noticed these past few years since AF and W...

overmars

•9 years ago

26 Replies

Rivaroxaban

Just wondered what time of day those of you on rivaroxaban, take the drug and why. Jo

Just wondered what time of day those of you on rivaroxaban, take the drug and w...

Tyson4ever

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Anyone else

Hi all I'm into my fourth week after my second ablation for Svt. They messed with my meds give days after which made me feel awful but on 2.5mg bisoprolol now...

Hi all I'm into my fourth week after my second ablation for Svt. They messed wi...

Devine75

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2015

Sotalol

What to ask my EP

What now?

Rivaroxoban & Dentist

AF

AFIB

Sleep disturbances

Alivecor and ipad

sinus node or side effects

Medication side effect?

Video Assisted Thoracotomy - Maze - 2 weeks on

Now in NSR but still feel ruff,

My Dr. Said try this drug

Mrs. katherine todd

Post atrial flutter # 6 (I think - losing track - unlike Samta who is well on track - Ho Ho Ho )

Party popper

Pacemaker and AV Node ablation? Mini-maze?

Out of the frying pan ........

NOAC'S

fisherman

AF Back after 2 years

Thanksgiving

Pvi ablation tomorrow

anticoags

Groups

other folk

Flu

Does Warfarin make you introspective ?

Rivaroxaban

Anyone else

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