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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Hospital has cancelled my procedure on Monday

Not a good day - woke up with AF and then flutter for 2 hours so was late in for work. Just got home from work - I cant believe it - just had phone call from...

Not a good day - woke up with AF and then flutter for 2 hours so was late in for...

wendy6

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Post Ablation Update and Concerns

It has been seven weeks today since I had a PVI ablation for Afib. To my knowledge, I have only had seven days which have been completely palpitation-free...

It has been seven weeks today since I had a PVI ablation for Afib. To my knowle...

1002

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Digoxin as a 'stat' dose

My doctor has prescribed me to take 4x 125 microgram tablets of digoxin as a one off 'stat' dose at the start of an episode to try and bring the rate down. I...

My doctor has prescribed me to take 4x 125 microgram tablets of digoxin as a one...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Ablation for atrial flutter

I'm just out the Golden jubilie hospital Scotland after having ablation for my atrial flutter and I can honestly say I've had far worse dentist treatment and...

I'm just out the Golden jubilie hospital Scotland after having ablation for my a...

Kaiser78

•9 years ago

29 Replies

Setting the mandate for the NHS

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/setting-the-mandate-to-nhs-england-for-2016-to-2017 As we seem to be a strong group of souls, many of us dependent...

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/setting-the-mandate-to-nhs-england-f...

Bagrat

•9 years ago

16 Replies

Thanks

Hi All, Thanks for replying to my post re: cardiac catheterisation. I'm having the procedure done for diagnostic reason for now. I'm hoping my arteries will...

Hi All, Thanks for replying to my post re: cardiac catheterisation. I'm having ...

Musetta

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Af and heart failure

Hi this is my first post I was diagnosed with af early last year I've had two cardioversion which both have now failed. I saw my cardiologist a couple of weeks...

Hi this is my first post I was diagnosed with af early last year I've had two ca...

debs242

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Digoxin?

Seen the cardiologist today,I'm now on the waiting list for an Ablation in the next few months,but in the meantime the cardio has taken me off Flecanide,he...

Seen the cardiologist today,I'm now on the waiting list for an Ablation in the n...

Bollox2AF

•9 years ago

46 Replies

Atorvastatin , reaction with heart meds

Hello , I have been on atorvastatin for a couple of months but I can feel every beat , and getting a lot of etopics again , has anyone else had this problem ,...

Hello , I have been on atorvastatin for a couple of months but I can feel every ...

duckpopper

•9 years ago

7 Replies

I don't know where to start!

Hi, I have been looking on here for a few weeks since my GP mentioned that I may have a heart rhythm problem. I have been ill on and off since May and I am...

Hi, I have been looking on here for a few weeks since my GP mentioned that I ma...

friars126

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Alivecor

PeterWh has given me some useful information about these monitors for which many thanks.I have read some of the other threads so am seriously thinking of...

PeterWh has given me some useful information about these monitors for which many...

Stephanietee

•9 years ago

12 Replies

2nd opinion

Saw my husbands GP yesterday and asked if he (husband) could be referred to another NHS cardiologist for a second opinion. The GP said we had to...

Saw my husbands GP yesterday and asked if he (husband) could be referred to anot...

Peddling

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Apixaban side effects

Hi all, I have been taking Apixaban for a couple of months now, as well as Zemtard and Simvastatin. I was taking Warfarin since a heart attack 2 years ago,...

Hi all, I have been taking Apixaban for a couple of months now, as well as Zemt...

dayday

•9 years ago

31 Replies

Unable to take anticoagulants

Hi I recently been told by gp that I have AF following an ecg. I am unable to take anticoagulants due to other health issues. At the moment I am on beta...

Hi I recently been told by gp that I have AF following an ecg. I am unable to ta...

roger1952

•9 years ago

25 Replies

Weird diagnosis

Unable to take anticoagulants with AF roger1952 a day ago 2 Replies Hi I am very worried. Recently diagnosed with AF but am unable to take anticoagulants due...

Unable to take anticoagulants with AF roger1952 a day ago 2 Replies Hi I am ve...

roger1952

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Travel Insurance (again)

Well I have previously asked for help on travel insurance and you were all very helpful, so I thought I'd give an update! Hubby and I are off to Lanzarotte in...

Well I have previously asked for help on travel insurance and you were all very ...

shirljo

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Stephanietee

Hi ecery one .I usually post on the other but someone there mentioned the AF forum. So here I am. I am 65 with a severely incompetent leaking pulmonary valve...

Hi ecery one .I usually post on the other but someone there mentioned the AF for...

Stephanietee

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Something new

Now classified as in permanent AF, blood pressure sitting nicely, 120/72, pulse remaining now under 90, probably averaging 85, with 250mg Digoxin, 12.5mg...

Now classified as in permanent AF, blood pressure sitting nicely, 120/72, pulse ...

maxred1

•9 years ago

6 Replies

The modern hypocratic oath

All of us on HU and other forums see doctors, some of who are good, some bad and some indifferent. I have just come out of a meeting with an inspirational...

All of us on HU and other forums see doctors, some of who are good, some bad and...

CDreamer

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Training on flecainide

I am 41 years old and have mild mitral stenosis. I had some membrane removed from my aortic valve when I was 15. So my heart is not normal, but healthy...

I am 41 years old and have mild mitral stenosis. I had some membrane removed fr...

Jonathan_C

•9 years ago

17 Replies

AF and Dehydration ------ Chicken and egg?

We have often been warned about the risk of dehydration (particularly when travelling) triggering AF but I think that AF causes dehydration so it's something...

We have often been warned about the risk of dehydration (particularly when trave...

jennydog

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Nerve Pain

Good morning, Has anyone taken Amitriptyline or Gabapentin for nerve pain (leg pain due to spinal stenosis ) while taking Bisoprolol for AF? Did it help...

Good morning, Has anyone taken Amitriptyline or Gabapentin for nerve pain (leg...

stormcloud

•9 years ago

4 Replies

magnesium

Good morning everyone I know there was quite a lot of debate recently as to which is the preferred Magnesium for us to take but unfortunately I cannot find...

Good morning everyone I know there was quite a lot of debate recently as to whi...

gardenome

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Liverpool ablation

I am booked in to have an ablation in Liverpool next month under local anaesthetic. My biggest worry is the amount of sedation that they give you. Six weeks...

I am booked in to have an ablation in Liverpool next month under local anaesthet...

NiceNana

•9 years ago

7 Replies

cardiac catheterisation

Hi Everyone, I'm booked in for a cardiac catheterisation - has this procedure caused any problems with afibbers? Slightly nervous about this on-coming event!...

Hi Everyone, I'm booked in for a cardiac catheterisation - has this procedure c...

Musetta

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Strange sinking feeling

Hi just joined health unlocked. I have AF and it is well controlled with Bisoprolol 25mg. I have a strange symptom that I experience regularly at night...

Hi just joined health unlocked. I have AF and it is well controlled with Bisopro...

Octopus52

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Question for AFers with asthma, peak flow readings.

I drop into the British Lung Foundation forum if I see an interesting post and a few days ago there was link to a chart showing what your peak flow should be...

I drop into the British Lung Foundation forum if I see an interesting post and a...

Buffafly

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Going to have a cardiac ablation for Afib

I'm going to have a cardiac ablation within the next month and I just want to see from people who have had it what are some of the things I can do in...

I'm going to have a cardiac ablation within the next month and I just want to se...

Jonathanglynn

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Happier days.............

Hi all, So SO sorry I have not replied earlier I went away for the weekend and have just got back – needed to clear my head and try and work this AF diagnosis...

Hi all, So SO sorry I have not replied earlier I went away for the weekend and ...

booboo73

•9 years ago

33 Replies

At last!

After buying Alivecor a few weeks ago and making appt with great EP privately, I have at last moved things along. I saw EP yesterday, he was very happy to...

After buying Alivecor a few weeks ago and making appt with great EP privately, I...

Lindabob

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2015

Hospital has cancelled my procedure on Monday

Post Ablation Update and Concerns

Digoxin as a 'stat' dose

Ablation for atrial flutter

Setting the mandate for the NHS

Thanks

Af and heart failure

Digoxin?

Atorvastatin , reaction with heart meds

I don't know where to start!

Alivecor

2nd opinion

Apixaban side effects

Unable to take anticoagulants

Weird diagnosis

Travel Insurance (again)

Stephanietee

Something new

The modern hypocratic oath

Training on flecainide

AF and Dehydration ------ Chicken and egg?

Nerve Pain

magnesium

Liverpool ablation

cardiac catheterisation

Strange sinking feeling

Question for AFers with asthma, peak flow readings.

Going to have a cardiac ablation for Afib

Happier days.............

At last!

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