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SURGERY, AF, POTASSIUM

I thought this might be of interest to anyone facing surgery in the future and just to add to general knowledge 3 weeks ago I had a hip replacement and on the...

I thought this might be of interest to anyone facing surgery in the future and j...

gardenome

•8 years ago

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Post AF palpitations

I had my ablation procedure for AF at the end of Nov 2015. Had a couple of complications, i.e. Pneumonia and phrenic nerve damage, which has affected my...

I had my ablation procedure for AF at the end of Nov 2015. Had a couple of compl...

Walison

•8 years ago

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Poor Circulation

I am a 75 year old female and I have A-Fib and emphysema & take Tikosyn & Eliqus for A-Fib. During the last year, I've noticed a splotziness on my legs and...

I am a 75 year old female and I have A-Fib and emphysema & take Tikosyn & Eliqu...

tss1hsc

•8 years ago

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Still "undiagnosed' and Drs are "no help"

Hello, I am at a total and complete loss. I have been having my symptoms going on 7 plus years. I have been through a plethora of tests only to be "symptom...

Hello, I am at a total and complete loss. I have been having my symptoms going o...

dawnthompson

•8 years ago

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fizzy feelings...

I've lost who wrote about 'fizzy feelings' like a low level elecrical hum in the torso as i have scrolled back and forth through so many posts...but i get this...

I've lost who wrote about 'fizzy feelings' like a low level elecrical hum in the...

stargazer61

•8 years ago

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Appointment with EP on 1st March, FINALLY!

So I've finally had all the relevant tests - echocardiogram, many ECG's, blood tests (including full blood count) and 24-hour urine test - and have been made...

So I've finally had all the relevant tests - echocardiogram, many ECG's, blood t...

micwal93

•8 years ago

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Fear of exercise

How does one cope with this. Until relatively recently I used to keep myself fairly fit and whilst I realise I am in my 60s and not as able as in my earlier...

How does one cope with this. Until relatively recently I used to keep myself fa...

Annaelizabeth

•8 years ago

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Meditation - Link

Meditation/Mindfulness is talked of a lot on the forum as tool to help cope with the anxiety & depression that accompanies AF but many don't know how or where...

Meditation/Mindfulness is talked of a lot on the forum as tool to help cope with...

CDreamer

•8 years ago

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Feeling really down

I'm sitting here in the ER as I write here just the usual another afib attack just waiting to convert back. I can't help but to feel down everything I'm here...

I'm sitting here in the ER as I write here just the usual another afib attack ju...

Jadezmommy123

•8 years ago

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Exercise and AF

I just realized that if I exercise for a few months, my resting heart rate gets into the low 50's. This is when I am more prone to AF episodes when awake or...

I just realized that if I exercise for a few months, my resting heart rate gets ...

EngMac

•8 years ago

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Vagal Nerve

If you have AF that is vagal stimulated the attached link may help you reduce some of your attacks and understand the physiology of the super highway of the...

If you have AF that is vagal stimulated the attached link may help you reduce so...

sportscoach

•8 years ago

1 Reply

AF or Sick Sinus Syndrome

I've been suffering from episodes of rapid heart rates in the region of 140 and low rates of as low as 25 for about 6 years, these being measured at home using...

I've been suffering from episodes of rapid heart rates in the region of 140 and ...

Cypbill

•8 years ago

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is pms still viable as a legal defence?

sorry, just venting to give myself a chuckle!! In the box below which asks who the post is for there should be another option like 'hubby' heehee!

sorry, just venting to give myself a chuckle!! In the box below which asks who t...

stargazer61

•8 years ago

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Anti-inflammatory with Asthma and on warfarin

I could do with some suggestions please. At any point in the next three months I will be having my second ablation. I am an asthmatic, but the issue is I am...

I could do with some suggestions please. At any point in the next three months ...

tiredandconfused

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Link to news of NHS change for those in Devon

Devon CCG was taken over last year because of severe financial shortfalls - there has been a lot of changes recently, including loss of beds in community...

Devon CCG was taken over last year because of severe financial shortfalls - ther...

CDreamer

•8 years ago

1 Reply

low blood pressure

I find I am really fatigued in the mornings and checking my BP monitor found my blood pressure to be very low, i.e.78-90 apart from taking salt and drinking...

I find I am really fatigued in the mornings and checking my BP monitor found my ...

cavendish10

•8 years ago

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Save me from the muffins ....

Good morning and hope everyone is keeping well! Things going good for me...having some wierd sensations but on the whole no major AF I'm so,so im a happy...

Good morning and hope everyone is keeping well! Things going good for me...havi...

booboo73

•8 years ago

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hypertension and apixaban

Hi everyone, Despite 3 types of meds to control my hypertension, over the last months it's been creeping up to unacceptable levels (170/95 to 100/95 resting...

Hi everyone, Despite 3 types of meds to control my hypertension, over the last m...

Musetta

•8 years ago

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cryoablation

Choroba13

•8 years ago

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vagal atrial fibrillation

I don't hear anything on this website about the symptoms for a vagal atrial fibrillation. I live in US , but would like to know if it is known and researched...

I don't hear anything on this website about the symptoms for a vagal atrial fibr...

Choroba13

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Allergy, nosebleeds, anticoagulants and A&E

Does anyone else suffer from allergic rhinitis (mine is caused by dustmite allergy) which when very bad causes inflammation and nosebleeds which need 40-60...

Does anyone else suffer from allergic rhinitis (mine is caused by dustmite aller...

Finvola

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Side Effects - Ivabradine / Verapamil

Hi Just wondering if anyone has been on Ivabradine and or Verapamil at the same time and experienced any side effects and been given an alternative? Thanks x

Hi Just wondering if anyone has been on Ivabradine and or Verapamil at the same ...

SVTSophie

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Rivaroxaban ( Xarelto) -Dosage

I am a 73 year old male with well managed AF and a current CHADS score of 1 which presumably will rise to 2 when I reach 75. I have been taking Rivaroxaban 20...

I am a 73 year old male with well managed AF and a current CHADS score of 1 whic...

jeffsimon

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Some nutritional info for you.

This guy has a herbal practice in Canada and is quite a character he has made around 140 videos for people to be able to educate themselves about other ways of...

This guy has a herbal practice in Canada and is quite a character he has made ar...

machineman

•8 years ago

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Problems after ablation for SVT, response to Becky2830

"I have stabbing chest pains and a pretty much constant heavy pain and have had my svt 3 times since but I can't even walk into my kitchen without my heart...

"I have stabbing chest pains and a pretty much constant heavy pain and have had ...

JonathanPittsCrick

•8 years ago

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Puzzled by CHADS, response to djroute66

"I still can't get my head around CHADS scoring which I am zero on. As surely AF is AF how can I be at lesser risk of blood clots than someone with a score of...

"I still can't get my head around CHADS scoring which I am zero on. As surely A...

JonathanPittsCrick

•8 years ago

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"Mild" AF, response to Musetta

"firstly, what to you class as mild AF and secondly, how do you make it so?" This is a link to the original posting so please go back there if it's still...

"firstly, what to you class as mild AF and secondly, how do you make it so?" Th...

JonathanPittsCrick

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Intro.

I've just noticed that as I have been writing on other peoples threads none of my postings has shown up on my profile. Just in case anyone wants to follow...

I've just noticed that as I have been writing on other peoples threads none of m...

JonathanPittsCrick

•8 years ago

11 Replies

various

Quiet out there today. Must be the wind keeping everybody quiet. I have been thinking about this for a while so thought I would float it and see what...

Quiet out there today. Must be the wind keeping everybody quiet. I have been th...

BobD

Volunteer•8 years ago

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Echo-Cardiogram on Wednesday

So I'm finally having an echocardiogram performed after being diagnosed with Afib back in November. I've also had a 24 hour urine test and blood tests...

So I'm finally having an echocardiogram performed after being diagnosed with Afi...

micwal93

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2016

SURGERY, AF, POTASSIUM

Post AF palpitations

Poor Circulation

Still "undiagnosed' and Drs are "no help"

fizzy feelings...

Appointment with EP on 1st March, FINALLY!

Fear of exercise

Meditation - Link

Feeling really down

Exercise and AF

Vagal Nerve

AF or Sick Sinus Syndrome

is pms still viable as a legal defence?

Anti-inflammatory with Asthma and on warfarin

Link to news of NHS change for those in Devon

low blood pressure

Save me from the muffins ....

hypertension and apixaban

cryoablation

vagal atrial fibrillation

Allergy, nosebleeds, anticoagulants and A&E

Side Effects - Ivabradine / Verapamil

Rivaroxaban ( Xarelto) -Dosage

Some nutritional info for you.

Problems after ablation for SVT, response to Becky2830

Puzzled by CHADS, response to djroute66

"Mild" AF, response to Musetta

Intro.

various

Echo-Cardiogram on Wednesday

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