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Coagucheck which one?

The Italian association for anticoagulation patients are offering two types of testers the Roche Coagucheck XS at €665 and Voden qLabs at €237,90. I have just...

The Italian association for anticoagulation patients are offering two types of t...

paolina

•8 years ago

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Bisoperolol to Carvedilol

IN AF 24/7, work out side a lot and my toes were red raw in places, found out it was chillblains , when on Bisoperolol this time of year you feet and hands......

IN AF 24/7, work out side a lot and my toes were red raw in places, found out it...

higgy52

•8 years ago

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Pounding in my chest but beat was regular

I have suffered PAF for over ten years and have been on Flecanaide for almost that long. I had an ablation for flutter three years ago which was successful but...

I have suffered PAF for over ten years and have been on Flecanaide for almost th...

Gracey23

•8 years ago

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Post ablation tingles

Hi It is now 8 days since the ablation and 2 days ago I had a strange sensation in my right leg, just below and to the right of the knee (below the huge...

Hi It is now 8 days since the ablation and 2 days ago I had a strange sensation ...

hydrangea

•8 years ago

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When did you have a pacemaker?

I have had 4 ablations since 2008 and still have PAF, I can get on with home life quite well (apart from AF grumpiness) but I struggle with work. My employers...

I have had 4 ablations since 2008 and still have PAF, I can get on with home lif...

Timmo50

•8 years ago

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Coping with anxiety

Thank you all who have responded to my queries. I now have plenty of material to hunt through to find what I might use. I will probably forget all about being...

Thank you all who have responded to my queries. I now have plenty of material t...

Stephanietee

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Oxford E.P

Hi All, can anyone recommend an EP in Oxford? I'm getting 'episodes' of AF more frequently but strangely PIP Flecainide works more quickly than it used to....

Hi All, can anyone recommend an EP in Oxford? I'm getting 'episodes' of AF more ...

Tyson4ever

•8 years ago

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It Could Be You!

Taken from the Daily Mail website regarding the couple who've £33 million on the National Lottery: "He is a keen golfer but has been unable to play for some...

Taken from the Daily Mail website regarding the couple who've £33 million on the...

CatherineH

•8 years ago

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Aniogram

I had anigram on Monday via my wrist.was told i could go back to work next day .but my arm is very sore. Have already taken 1 extra day off.anyone else had any...

I had anigram on Monday via my wrist.was told i could go back to work next day ....

plynch62

•8 years ago

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How to get up to date research articles

Here are a few tips for obtaining quality medical material, without paying for it and without leaving your home. 1. Use google scholar, and search using...

Here are a few tips for obtaining quality medical material, without paying for i...

ILowe

•8 years ago

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YORK AF Group Meeting

The York AF Group are due to meet on Saturday 23rd January at 12 30pmfor a spot of lunch at the Nags Head in Askham Bryan (just off the ring road). It will be...

The York AF Group are due to meet on Saturday 23rd January at 12 30pmfor a spot ...

DavDug

•8 years ago

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Coming off meds

Hi. 5 weeks post ablation and everything good. Back at work and gym and normal life. So following cardiology nurse advice have now stopped digoxin last...

Hi. 5 weeks post ablation and everything good. Back at work and gym and norma...

howesgilly

•8 years ago

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15 minutes afib?

Hey all quick update I've been feeling a lot better and coping with this new life the best that I can. I have a quick question though and want to see if other...

Hey all quick update I've been feeling a lot better and coping with this new lif...

Jadezmommy123

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Apixaban dose

I have read that you can be prescribed 2.5mg x 2 a day as a long term treatment. Is anyone on this as a maintenance dose ?

I have read that you can be prescribed 2.5mg x 2 a day as a long term treatment....

Elaine1951

•8 years ago

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Axipaban

4 days taken feeling ok but have seen lots of seen on other forums that people are gaining lbs has anyone else noticed this ?

4 days taken feeling ok but have seen lots of seen on other forums that people a...

Hi-1964

•8 years ago

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ablation after one episode of svt?

has anyone had an ablation after one single episode of svt? Seems that the ep doesn't want to meet to discuss anything, just wants to go ahead on...

has anyone had an ablation after one single episode of svt? Seems that the ep do...

stargazer61

•8 years ago

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Metropol and amiodrone

Hi, does anyone else have to continue on these pills after an abalation. Mine was October 19th and I was hoping to get off meds. When they took me off Metropol...

Hi, does anyone else have to continue on these pills after an abalation. Mine wa...

Salty0987

•8 years ago

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Amiodarone

Does anyone know if there is any evidence that a cardioversion is more likely to be successful if taking Amiodarone prior to CV? I have been taking 100mg per...

Does anyone know if there is any evidence that a cardioversion is more likely to...

Angusdon

•8 years ago

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How to cope with anxiety

Any tips would be gratefully received. I have looked at the Mindfulness meditation website and attempting to do some of their breathing exercises; I had some...

Any tips would be gratefully received. I have looked at the Mindfulness meditat...

Stephanietee

•8 years ago

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Ectopics and sleep

At the moment I'm having difficulty staying asleep during the night as my ectopics are playing up. Getting up and moving about stops them but the minute I lie...

At the moment I'm having difficulty staying asleep during the night as my ectopi...

Finvola

•8 years ago

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Wendy hospital report part 1.

Not a good start. Arrived ay st Thomas as requested 4pm. Had to wait 4 and half hours for a bed. In mixed ward, despite being told would be all female. So gave...

Not a good start. Arrived ay st Thomas as requested 4pm. Had to wait 4 and half ...

wendy6

•8 years ago

42 Replies

Losartan

Anyone else on this - if so what dosage ?

dmac4646

•8 years ago

16 Replies

permanent af

Have permanent af but have not seen a cardiologist for some years. Is this normal and is it acceptable/

Have permanent af but have not seen a cardiologist for some years. Is this norm...

stephenalbert

•8 years ago

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Nothing in particular

Put on your red shoes and dance the blues away....... I know, there's a time and a place, just felt like sharing.

Put on your red shoes and dance the blues away....... I know, there's a time an...

Peddling

•8 years ago

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Pre-ablation checkup

Well that was an exciting day!!! I've learned quite a bit today All the tests were completed, ECG, bloods, bp, temp, weight, height, the various pulses and of...

Well that was an exciting day!!! I've learned quite a bit today All the tests we...

MammaCass

•8 years ago

9 Replies

A Friend's heart rate mark ii

Thank you for all your helpful replies. I have given her the gist of them so it is up to her what she does. She is insistent that the GP says her rate should...

Thank you for all your helpful replies. I have given her the gist of them so it...

Stephanietee

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Anixity

Just recieved scan results from TIA clinic shows no damage or sign of TIA but consultant says its best to stay on Axipaban. I feel relived and protected .

Just recieved scan results from TIA clinic shows no damage or sign of TIA but c...

Hi-1964

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Exercise and my pacemaker

Hi After a long struggle with AF, I had a pacemaker fitted last year. Previous to my poor health, I was very active and enjoyed outdoor activities - biking,...

Hi After a long struggle with AF, I had a pacemaker fitted last year. Previous...

ymcwhirr

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Warfarin

Can I please ask what is the thinking now regarding the alternatives to Warfarin. I am aware that the other meds are expensive so warfarin is still the first...

Can I please ask what is the thinking now regarding the alternatives to Warfarin...

Chris147

•8 years ago

22 Replies

A Friend's Heart Rate

I was out walking with a friend of mine this afternoon and she suddenly felt quite ill and thought she was going to faint, thankfully she didn't! And managed...

I was out walking with a friend of mine this afternoon and she suddenly felt qui...

Stephanietee

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2016

Coagucheck which one?

Bisoperolol to Carvedilol

Pounding in my chest but beat was regular

Post ablation tingles

When did you have a pacemaker?

Coping with anxiety

Oxford E.P

It Could Be You!

Aniogram

How to get up to date research articles

YORK AF Group Meeting

Coming off meds

15 minutes afib?

Apixaban dose

Axipaban

ablation after one episode of svt?

Metropol and amiodrone

Amiodarone

How to cope with anxiety

Ectopics and sleep

Wendy hospital report part 1.

Losartan

permanent af

Nothing in particular

Pre-ablation checkup

A Friend's heart rate mark ii

Anixity

Exercise and my pacemaker

Warfarin

A Friend's Heart Rate

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