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weak or faint pulse

Hi , Strange thing I have noticed since my ablation 10 days ago. As all us ab-fibbers do I guess I check my pulse on a regular basis and since the ablation...

Hi , Strange thing I have noticed since my ablation 10 days ago. As all us ab-...

G0dfather

•8 years ago

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London Marathon

Hi everyone. I have PAF and take Flecanide 50mg twice a day. Some time ago I posted that I was running the London Marathon this year for a children's charity...

Hi everyone. I have PAF and take Flecanide 50mg twice a day. Some time ago I pos...

yanbart

•8 years ago

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Cortisone injection

Has anyone who is taking Apixaban had a cortisone injection? Is is safe to carry on taking Apixaban when I have the injection? Person on phone who booked my...

Has anyone who is taking Apixaban had a cortisone injection? Is is safe to carry...

loobylou777

•8 years ago

12 Replies

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Concerns while biking??

Ok , I'm 3 months into my cryo ablation and I'm noticing while biking that my HR drops significantly while under some stress. We're talking like going from...

Ok , I'm 3 months into my cryo ablation and I'm noticing while biking that my HR...

paulh1

•8 years ago

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Apixaban

How long should I be on Apuxaban to be fully anticoagulation before an ablation?

How long should I be on Apuxaban to be fully anticoagulation before an ablation?...

Lindabob

•8 years ago

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A little advice would help please.

I was diagnosed with PAF last year and I am due for a pre ablation appointment on the 9th May prior to the Ablation scheduled for the 24th of May. About 10...

I was diagnosed with PAF last year and I am due for a pre ablation appointment o...

RoyM

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Apixaban

Would it be ok to take an hour early so don't have to wait up till 11 at night ?

Would it be ok to take an hour early so don't have to wait up till 11 at night ?...

Hi-1964

•8 years ago

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'Well-Managed Warfarin' Good Enough in Atrial Fib: Analysis

'Well-Managed Warfarin' Good Enough in Atrial Fib: Analysis Marlene BuskoApril 22, 2016 SUNDSVALL, SWEDEN — Low rates of intracranial bleeding and other...

'Well-Managed Warfarin' Good Enough in Atrial Fib: Analysis Marlene BuskoApril 2...

netpi

•8 years ago

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Coming off Bisoprolol

Unfortunately my husband has found that even a reduced dose (1.25mg) of Bisoprolol is causing such a poor quality of life the GP has stopped it altogether and...

Unfortunately my husband has found that even a reduced dose (1.25mg) of Bisoprol...

DoubleEm

•8 years ago

33 Replies

Rivaroxaban

I take Rivaroxaban even though I have had a successful ablation. A couple of days ago I had a fall in the evening and banged my face hard on the pavement. I...

I take Rivaroxaban even though I have had a successful ablation. A couple of da...

Buffafly

•8 years ago

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No T.O.E. for ablation this time.

I have now waited 6 months for myy second ablation and since this is the time after which my authority say they are obliged to give you a date, I rang to see...

I have now waited 6 months for myy second ablation and since this is the time af...

dedeottie

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Pradaxa

I posted earlier about getting the flu and experiencing more than normal episodes of PAF. Just spoke with Cardiology nurse and she said it's imperative that I...

I posted earlier about getting the flu and experiencing more than normal episode...

Gracey23

•8 years ago

46 Replies

Anyone else have a highly irregular pulse?

Hi everyone. As I said in my last post, my dad went to hospital because he passed out at home yesterday. Whilst at hospital, a cardiologist diagnosed him with...

Hi everyone. As I said in my last post, my dad went to hospital because he passe...

micwal93

•8 years ago

25 Replies

Flu

I'm feeling very sorry for myself so I need to vent to all of you who understand . I came home from vacation on Tuesday and while we were away my granddaughter...

I'm feeling very sorry for myself so I need to vent to all of you who understand...

Gracey23

•8 years ago

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Day 6 post ablation.

And my last daily blog!! I am feeling really well. My heart has been in SR ever since the CA, and I can't remember the last time I had 6 days of normal......

And my last daily blog!! I am feeling really well. My heart has been in SR ever ...

Nannadee

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Anti coagulation.

I have yet another question please ! My diagnosis is paroxysmal A fib. Even so , I'm on 20 mg of Rivaroxaban daily. Looking this up, I understand that it...

I have yet another question please ! My diagnosis is paroxysmal A fib. Even so ,...

Janna501

•8 years ago

35 Replies

It's done!

Had my ablation yesterday afternoon at Liverpool Chest and Heart Hospital under sedation. It took about 2.5 hours and Dr Todd said he was very pleased and it...

Had my ablation yesterday afternoon at Liverpool Chest and Heart Hospital under ...

jayd

•8 years ago

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Hypertrophic cardio Myopathy

I would be interested in talking to anyone with this condition - especially if they are waiting for an ICD to be fitted.

I would be interested in talking to anyone with this condition - especially if t...

Hidden

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Furosemide and Spironolactone

Male 57 with HCM. After a AF episode in September 2015 I went through a range of tests that highlighted HCM. I'm awaiting implantation of a ICD and have been...

Male 57 with HCM. After a AF episode in September 2015 I went through a range o...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Is Aspirin back in favour.......?

http://home.bt.com/news/science-news/aspirin-can-boost-cancer-survival-rate-by-a-fifth-researchers-say-11364053173205

http://home.bt.com/news/science-news/aspirin-can-boost-cancer-survival-rate-by-a...

MikeCol

•8 years ago

4 Replies

One step forward, two steps back...

Further tales from an AF wife Hubby is in permanent AF now, px apixaban, diltiazem and more recently ramipril. 10 days ago he was feeling better, able to...

Further tales from an AF wife Hubby is in permanent AF now, px apixaban, diltiaz...

jayjaybee

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Issues in Anticoagulation: Managing the Flow

Warning: Not everyone will want to or probably should read this article, especially if you tend to worry. The management of risks is very dependent on the...

Warning: Not everyone will want to or probably should read this article, especi...

EngMac

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Something new again

Normally when in AF my HR is well above 100bpm but the last few episodes it has been around 70bpm anyone else have this

Normally when in AF my HR is well above 100bpm but the last few episodes it has ...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

19 Replies

My father has irregular pulse

Hi everyone. So my dad has recently been in hospital after complaining of chest pains. He had a minor heart attack 12 years ago and has been on medication ever...

Hi everyone. So my dad has recently been in hospital after complaining of chest ...

micwal93

•8 years ago

5 Replies

AF newbie

I am a 58 y/o male. I was found to have AF after minor knee surgery caused a DVT and PE clot. I am currently on Apaxiban and Metaprolol. I am waiting to have...

I am a 58 y/o male. I was found to have AF after minor knee surgery caused a DVT...

GazzaD57

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Rate vs Rhythm for Post-op AF: Neutral Trial, Positive Message

Rate vs Rhythm for Post-op AF: Neutral Trial, Positive Message John M. Mandrola, MD|April 19, 2016 Editor's Note: John M. Mandrola, MD, interviews A. Marc...

Rate vs Rhythm for Post-op AF: Neutral Trial, Positive Message John M. Mandrola,...

netpi

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Apixaban and drinking

Can I just ask is it dangerous to have a few alcoholic drinks with Apixaban? We have a family wedding in a few weeks. If the drinks were spread out between...

Can I just ask is it dangerous to have a few alcoholic drinks with Apixaban? We ...

JMannion

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Day 5 post ablation.

Sat out in the sun for an hour today it was bliss. Each day I'm feeling so much stronger though I do realise my limitations if I do too much and I get a bit...

Sat out in the sun for an hour today it was bliss. Each day I'm feeling so much ...

Nannadee

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Sotolol

Today I saw my EP and mentioned to him that following my attendance at the 2014 AFA Patients Day I felt uncomfortable about taking Sotolol. I have been...

Today I saw my EP and mentioned to him that following my attendance at the 2014 ...

Earledavis

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Getting Pacemaker soon. But in the meantime I am having difficulty breathing.

My pulse rate just decreased more than half over a week ago and at rest is about 35 bpm and sometimes drops under 30 bpm.. My heart doctor has determined I...

My pulse rate just decreased more than half over a week ago and at rest is about...

jbaird1947

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2016

weak or faint pulse

London Marathon

Cortisone injection

Concerns while biking??

Apixaban

A little advice would help please.

Apixaban

'Well-Managed Warfarin' Good Enough in Atrial Fib: Analysis

Coming off Bisoprolol

Rivaroxaban

No T.O.E. for ablation this time.

Pradaxa

Anyone else have a highly irregular pulse?

Flu

Day 6 post ablation.

Anti coagulation.

It's done!

Hypertrophic cardio Myopathy

Furosemide and Spironolactone

Is Aspirin back in favour.......?

One step forward, two steps back...

Issues in Anticoagulation: Managing the Flow

Something new again

My father has irregular pulse

AF newbie

Rate vs Rhythm for Post-op AF: Neutral Trial, Positive Message

Apixaban and drinking

Day 5 post ablation.

Sotolol

Getting Pacemaker soon. But in the meantime I am having difficulty breathing.

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