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Switch from Warfarin to Rivaroxaban

Thanks for all the help in the past. I now have another question. I've had a four month check up at Liverpool and everything is good. I told Dr Todd that my...

Thanks for all the help in the past. I now have another question. I've had a fo...

NiceNana

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Keep your ticker up – the truth about heart-rate monitorsDo these technological trackers put our minds at rest, or lull us into a comfort z

Article in the Guardian today including comments on the long running (sorry) discussion on HR levels during fitness training. Link below I hope.

Article in the Guardian today including comments on the long running (sorry) dis...

Buffafly

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Alcohol and AF

How many people think that alcohol plays or played a part in their AF ?

Elaine1951

•8 years ago

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Meds and Brittle nails?

I'm noticing much more brittle and vertically striated fingernails since back on fleccainide. Could they be related? Nothing else has changed that I'm aware of.

I'm noticing much more brittle and vertically striated fingernails since back on...

teach2learn

•8 years ago

49 Replies

Has anyone found laxative prep before colonoscopy affecting AF?

I'm due to have a colonoscopy soon and consultant gave me Moviprep to take at home the day before I have the procedure. I did tell her I had AF. The...

I'm due to have a colonoscopy soon and consultant gave me Moviprep to take at ho...

blackcat123

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Confused Newbie

Hi, I'm the wife of a newly diagnosed AF sufferer (67) who is having difficulty coming to terms with everything and who is a terrible worrier by nature. I'm so...

Hi, I'm the wife of a newly diagnosed AF sufferer (67) who is having difficulty ...

DoubleEm

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Cardio version

Hi had my cardio version yesterday Was very worried Thanks to everyone who left messages I'm in sinus rhythm so fingers crossed it stays put Too anyone...

Hi had my cardio version yesterday Was very worried Thanks to everyone who lef...

Pauljames

•8 years ago

12 Replies

ECG interpretation FutureLearn course

Thanks to a suggestion from someone here, I have just completed a six hour course on ECG interpretation. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/ecg-assessment I...

Thanks to a suggestion from someone here, I have just completed a six hour cours...

ILowe

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Would like to come off rivaraxaban

Do I need to be on anticoagulants. My consultant says I no longer have A/F after ablation but I do have regular ectopics, which increase with increased...

Do I need to be on anticoagulants. My consultant says I no longer have A/F after...

cavendish10

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Things to try to get back into NSR

Good morning! I know I have read some posts on tips that we may try to get back into NSR. 14 months after cardioversion I have jumped back into AF. Aaaarggh!...

Good morning! I know I have read some posts on tips that we may try to get back ...

gemini52

•8 years ago

7 Replies

What to do? Advice needed please.

Hi to all. Wonder if anyone could offer their advice as to what they would do in my position please? I'm a 54 year old guy diagnosed with paroxysmal AF 4...

Hi to all. Wonder if anyone could offer their advice as to what they would do i...

mackemaf

•8 years ago

22 Replies

MAGNESIUM

Does anyone know where I can get a magnesium test online ?

souljacs4

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Atrial tachycardia

Hello I am 49 and have had 2 cardioversions and 3 ablations over the last 4 years. Prior to my AF I was fit and well and a keen runner. My last ablation was...

Hello I am 49 and have had 2 cardioversions and 3 ablations over the last 4 year...

Sulily49

•8 years ago

4 Replies

starting amiodarone

I am just starting my month of taking amiodarone prior to ablation in april. Could you please tell me when I will start to feel the benefits - 24 hours or...

I am just starting my month of taking amiodarone prior to ablation in april. C...

Annaelizabeth

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Arrhythmia and Flecidine

I am having palpitation for years .Have done all the test, no heart decease or other underlying health problem. it was come and go without medication.After it...

I am having palpitation for years .Have done all the test, no heart decease or o...

Alemo27

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Exercising Struggles & Heart Tests

Hello, I am new to this forum and thought I would introduce myself. I have undergone some heart tests and had an abnormal ECG with right axis deviation. A...

Hello, I am new to this forum and thought I would introduce myself. I have under...

luckylouise08

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Heart pulpatations even though im in nsr

Hi all had my 1st ablation last november and been in nsr since with the help of a cardioversion a couple of weeks after it. Anyway, since friday my heart feels...

Hi all had my 1st ablation last november and been in nsr since with the help of ...

Steve2810

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Cryoblation

hi i have my Ablation in a weeks time, getting rather nervous about it, has anyone had it done at Wythenshaw hospital? they seem very nice when i last...

hi i have my Ablation in a weeks time, getting rather nervous about it, has an...

suzytoshoes

•8 years ago

18 Replies

York/Leeds AF Support Group

York/Leeds AF Support Group have been active now for 15 months, several members being contributors to this Blog. Our next meeting is on Sunday the 13th March...

York/Leeds AF Support Group have been active now for 15 months, several members ...

DavDug

•8 years ago

3 Replies

some help please hop every one is ok

after my CV , I get an ECG writing on it ////////possible right ventricular condition delay / I forgot to ask the nurse any one explain pleaaaaaaaaaase...

after my CV , I get an ECG writing on it ////////possible right ventricular cond...

karim123

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Yummie

Just to say...I've had my fav Chinese on Friday night with my family n no heart flutters or svts lol I'm so happy...feeling much better after my ablation last...

Just to say...I've had my fav Chinese on Friday night with my family n no heart ...

Sharryn45

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Pacemaker

Morning all, I have a question, I have a pacemaker and am still very aware of my AF but feeling very dizzy and have low BP regularly,my pacemaker appears to...

Morning all, I have a question, I have a pacemaker and am still very aware of my...

wendicarro

•8 years ago

20 Replies

Cardiac ablation and benadryl

Hello everybody I'm pretty sure I have mono or the flu (sore body headaches cough sore throat fatigue ) worse part I's I can sleep due to all this pain in my...

Hello everybody I'm pretty sure I have mono or the flu (sore body headaches coug...

kevoreally

•8 years ago

4 Replies

How many cardioconversions

Hi, had abalation in October and had conversion 2 weeks later. Now in aflutter and dr wants to do another conversion instead of abalation. How many conversions...

Hi, had abalation in October and had conversion 2 weeks later. Now in aflutter a...

Salty0987

•8 years ago

20 Replies

PVI and PAF Ablation

It's been nearly 3 weeks since I had the procedure and although the doctor said it was a great success and I should come off the Flecainide after about one...

It's been nearly 3 weeks since I had the procedure and although the doctor said ...

Jan-Wtrs

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Question for all you biking enthusiasts.

Nothing to do with A.F. My son is doing an 80 mile road race in May. He hasnt done this before. He is currently training and building up speed and distance. In...

Nothing to do with A.F. My son is doing an 80 mile road race in May. He hasnt do...

dedeottie

•8 years ago

10 Replies

numb hands

Hi all l haven't posted for quite a while but read posts most days and they has been very helpful over the years, l have had AF since 2010 had ablation in...

Hi all l haven't posted for quite a while but read posts most days and they has ...

bunnyblue

•8 years ago

25 Replies

Tankie

hi, I'm taking apaxiban & wondering if i can take patacetamol for a head ache

Tankie

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Of Hearts and Minds

I just want to share this beautifully made documentary Of Hearts and Minds about the heart! The first few minutes are graphic footage of a heart op so if...

I just want to share this beautifully made documentary Of Hearts and Minds about...

RajaRua

•8 years ago

18 Replies

The time has come - to AC or not AC

This is a reflective piece as being an active member of this forum for some 3 years now and having informed myself about risks and strokes and having witnessed...

This is a reflective piece as being an active member of this forum for some 3 ye...

CDreamer

•8 years ago

44 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2016

Switch from Warfarin to Rivaroxaban

Keep your ticker up – the truth about heart-rate monitorsDo these technological trackers put our minds at rest, or lull us into a comfort z

Alcohol and AF

Meds and Brittle nails?

Has anyone found laxative prep before colonoscopy affecting AF?

Confused Newbie

Cardio version

ECG interpretation FutureLearn course

Would like to come off rivaraxaban

Things to try to get back into NSR

What to do? Advice needed please.

MAGNESIUM

Atrial tachycardia

starting amiodarone

Arrhythmia and Flecidine

Exercising Struggles & Heart Tests

Heart pulpatations even though im in nsr

Cryoblation

York/Leeds AF Support Group

some help please hop every one is ok

Yummie

Pacemaker

Cardiac ablation and benadryl

How many cardioconversions

PVI and PAF Ablation

Question for all you biking enthusiasts.

numb hands

Tankie

Of Hearts and Minds

The time has come - to AC or not AC

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