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cardioversion and after care

i went in for cardioversion march this year it was successful for a short while and now back in adfib, it was a while before i saw any body at the hospital for...

i went in for cardioversion march this year it was successful for a short while ...

steviebabe

•9 years ago

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How long is too long?

I had a 'bit of a do' with the AF fairy from 1am Sunday to about 6am Monday... Longer than I've ever had it before, maximum was 12 hours, and at one point I...

I had a 'bit of a do' with the AF fairy from 1am Sunday to about 6am Monday... L...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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UPDATE

Good morning folks. The cardiologist this morning said that the need "more testing" at the hospital before they proceed. What exactly does that mean?...

Good morning folks. The cardiologist this morning said that the need "more testi...

twc004

•9 years ago

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Digoxin

Is there anyone out there still on Digoxin? I have been on this drug for about three years. No adverse effects. Drug has had bad press recently.

Is there anyone out there still on Digoxin? I have been on this drug for about t...

Frisbee14

•9 years ago

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Chest infection 2 weeks before ablation

Could not have come at a worse time. I was supposed to be at Harefield this morning for pre-admission tests and info. Instead I am coughing; have a peak...

Could not have come at a worse time. I was supposed to be at Harefield this mo...

Enjoy

•9 years ago

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Differences in Warfarin readings

How is it that differences in readings with different equipment are not taken much notice of ? I have read of people having to go to hospital to have their...

How is it that differences in readings with different equipment are not taken mu...

Terjo

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Upcoming Ablation

Hi All ! I thought I would post to share my upcoming ablation with you all. Hopefully I can share my experience with you, and be in a position to offer...

Hi All ! I thought I would post to share my upcoming ablation with you all. Hope...

Jacky52

•9 years ago

20 Replies

My Story cont.

Results of my MRI scan through which show Ischaemic heart failure with moderate to severe LV impairment. + persistent AF with only brief restoration of sjnus...

Results of my MRI scan through which show Ischaemic heart failure with moderate ...

Johnandvirginia

•9 years ago

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EP consultation and 4 months post ablation report.

Good morning everyone. Just posting this for information to hopefully add to the 'knowledge' base. Saw my excellent EP for first time since my ablation on 16...

Good morning everyone. Just posting this for information to hopefully add to the...

KipperJohn

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Bad cold brings on AF

Have had a cold for about 2 weeks , Dr says not a chest infection but has kicked me into AF despite upping daily Flecanaide to 150 - anyone else find a head...

Have had a cold for about 2 weeks , Dr says not a chest infection but has kicked...

dmac4646

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Sleep problems

Since getting afib and trying do deal with lots of worry, anxiety and the dreadful medications I took before having my ablation 2 months ago, I am having...

Since getting afib and trying do deal with lots of worry, anxiety and the dreadf...

Eliza1

•9 years ago

16 Replies

NICE approved BP AF Monitor

https://www.nice.org.uk/news/press-and-media/nice-guidance-supports-new-blood-pressure-device-that-can-detect-atrial-fibrillation

https://www.nice.org.uk/news/press-and-media/nice-guidance-supports-new-blood-pr...

seasider18

•9 years ago

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Breathless on propafenone

Have been put on propafenone for Arrhythmia after a conversion makes me short of breath and just a lot of other things that I think might be coming from that...

Have been put on propafenone for Arrhythmia after a conversion makes me short ...

BetsyM

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Good AF patient information

Southampton University hospital produces excellent patient information as do a few other hospitals.....

Southampton University hospital produces excellent patient information as do a f...

seasider18

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Anatomy of heart

Have received a copy of the Consultant letter to my GP. Very informative but there's one bit I don' t understand ' We found unusual pulmonary vein arrangement...

Have received a copy of the Consultant letter to my GP. Very informative but the...

Lorna058

•9 years ago

15 Replies

AF Monitoring....

Hi Everyone, reading posts I see Alivecore seems very popular to read your heart rhythm, I was interested to know if there is any other way of monitoring AF...

Hi Everyone, reading posts I see Alivecore seems very popular to read your heart...

travelbug54

•9 years ago

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Way to ease the strong ectopic beats that feel as though the heart will come right out of the chest

While lying in a restful state these strong beats came at me ,they are quite frightening, I lifted my hands to over my heart and visualised my clasped hands...

While lying in a restful state these strong beats came at me ,they are quite fri...

Judy174

•9 years ago

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AF and Exercise

Have returned back to thye gym after quite a while to try and lose a bit of weight and improve fitness. G P keen advocate for this but obviously to pay...

Have returned back to thye gym after quite a while to try and lose a bit of weig...

giddytd1

•9 years ago

17 Replies

My alivecore ecg 4 days after ablation

Was in nsr for 4 days now in Af with eptopic beats, 5 or more single ve's and multiple ve's whatever that means? That ablation lasted long, my cardioversion...

Was in nsr for 4 days now in Af with eptopic beats, 5 or more single ve's and mu...

Steve2810

•9 years ago

9 Replies

My alivecore ecg before ablation

My ecg just before ablation, reading was alway very much the same

Steve2810

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Sulphites

In researching sulphites, I found the following on this website: http://www.sulfites.org/sulfite-allergies/ Possible Symptoms and Diseases Related to...

In researching sulphites, I found the following on this website: http://www.sul...

EngMac

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Goodbye Amiodarone hello Dronedarone

Hi just wondering has anyone been prescribed Dronedarone (Multaq) ? Have been on Amiodarone (Cordarone) for 3 years and Ep has decided to take me off and...

Hi just wondering has anyone been prescribed Dronedarone (Multaq) ? Have been o...

keeponticking

•9 years ago

9 Replies

New Afib...Need Help

Good afternoon folks. I am a 25 year old, regularly active, slightly (barely) overweight individual. Last night after dinner, my wife was following me home in...

Good afternoon folks. I am a 25 year old, regularly active, slightly (barely) ov...

twc004

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Not so new advice?

Reading a newspaper item about Tudor life, I was interested to see that in those days people were generally advised to sleep on their right side as this was...

Reading a newspaper item about Tudor life, I was interested to see that in those...

PALady

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Pepto bismol

I am currently having terrible problems with nausea. I bought some pepto bismol and am now unsure if I should take it, as am on warfarin. Any advice would be...

I am currently having terrible problems with nausea. I bought some pepto bismol ...

Tracyt

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Back in AF and PIP hasn't worked!

I came off Flecainide last Saturday as I was tired of it making me feel twenty years older. Yesterday evening though I popped back into AF whilst sitting and...

I came off Flecainide last Saturday as I was tired of it making me feel twenty y...

joebob

•9 years ago

9 Replies

attack last night

had a big attack last night today i went to work and developed a fever and soreness all over my body i am also having head pressure is this familiar to anyone...

had a big attack last night today i went to work and developed a fever and sore...

andgold

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Back to exercise

Hello! Looking for some guidance. I had an ablation 2 months ago for severe tachycardia and arrhythmia. (Seven hours plus with septum puncture to access right...

Hello! Looking for some guidance. I had an ablation 2 months ago for severe tac...

Tamarita

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Just diagnosed with AF today

Hi I went to my doctors today for an ECG. It appears I have AF but have no symptoms at all. The gp said I have an irregular pulse. I know absolutely nothing...

Hi I went to my doctors today for an ECG. It appears I have AF but have no sympt...

roger1952

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Back in AF 3 days after ablation!!!

I had my 1st ablation tuesday morning, and just done my alivecor ecg on my phone as have been all the time watching and its always been in nsr since. Just done...

I had my 1st ablation tuesday morning, and just done my alivecor ecg on my phone...

Steve2810

•9 years ago

29 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2015

cardioversion and after care

How long is too long?

UPDATE

Digoxin

Chest infection 2 weeks before ablation

Differences in Warfarin readings

Upcoming Ablation

My Story cont.

EP consultation and 4 months post ablation report.

Bad cold brings on AF

Sleep problems

NICE approved BP AF Monitor

Breathless on propafenone

Good AF patient information

Anatomy of heart

AF Monitoring....

Way to ease the strong ectopic beats that feel as though the heart will come right out of the chest

AF and Exercise

My alivecore ecg 4 days after ablation

My alivecore ecg before ablation

Sulphites

Goodbye Amiodarone hello Dronedarone

New Afib...Need Help

Not so new advice?

Pepto bismol

Back in AF and PIP hasn't worked!

attack last night

Back to exercise

Just diagnosed with AF today

Back in AF 3 days after ablation!!!

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