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medication to slow down heart rate whilst in AF

Out of a fib I have a lowish heart rate 55-60. I am not an athlete. I am currently on Apixoban for my lone a fib. my question is what drug do others with...

Out of a fib I have a lowish heart rate 55-60. I am not an athlete. I am curren...

foxglove1

•8 years ago

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dentist

I have been to the dentist today, having been last week for my broken tooth to be examined and xrayed (which she failed to position correctly). She was to try...

I have been to the dentist today, having been last week for my broken tooth to ...

sapphy

•8 years ago

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Tambocor flecainide

I've recently had to change flecainide brand to Tambocor due pharmacy not being able to get usual brand. I've noticed that this seems to caused AF symptoms,...

I've recently had to change flecainide brand to Tambocor due pharmacy not being ...

Vicki1709

•8 years ago

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Feeling down after echo result

After waiting since Xmas had echo last week and saw GP this afternoon. Told me left atrium is enlarged, but heart functioning ok and basically keep taking the...

After waiting since Xmas had echo last week and saw GP this afternoon. Told me l...

Nannie-C

•8 years ago

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breathless increasing in AF what to do? I am Calli111

I was diagnosed with AF last August and although they started me on Amiodarone with a view to cardioversion I could not tolerate it. Nor could I tolerate beta...

I was diagnosed with AF last August and although they started me on Amiodarone w...

cali111

•8 years ago

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Taking aspirin in the aftermath of a stroke/TIA

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-36320833 Needless to say, this approach should be discussed with your medical team

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-36320833 Needless to say, this approach should be...

netpi

•8 years ago

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when do side effects stop becoming apparent

Hi I am on Apixoban. My question is, do any side effects happen in the first couple of months and then settle down and disappear. In other words if I have...

Hi I am on Apixoban. My question is, do any side effects happen in the first co...

foxglove1

•8 years ago

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RIVEROXABAN / TURMARIC

Hello everyone I am having a new knee in three weeks. I take Riveroxaban (which suits me well) and, among other supplements, I take Turmaric for my...

Hello everyone I am having a new knee in three weeks. I take Riveroxaban (w...

gardenome

•8 years ago

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Recently Diagnosed with AF

Ten days ago I was diagnosed with AF after an episode which resulted in a trip to A&E in an ambulance. On reflection this is the 3rd episode I can identify...

Ten days ago I was diagnosed with AF after an episode which resulted in a trip t...

gcmozart

•8 years ago

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Ablation update!!

Hi all, thanks for all supportive comments at the weekend re my low inr - 1.9 - pre Monday's ablation. I took an extra 1mg on Saturday night and the reading...

Hi all, thanks for all supportive comments at the weekend re my low inr - 1.9 - ...

Lizty

•8 years ago

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What is the difference please ?

I have had another episode of very fast heartbeat ( 200) which was very frightening , but when I used my alive cor/ Kardia it said normal ! Isn't that atrial...

I have had another episode of very fast heartbeat ( 200) which was very frighten...

Janna501

•8 years ago

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Riveroxoban not my cup of tea it seems.....

Hi all - I began taking verapamil last week and it has given fairly instant relief if not total cessation of Afib''s worst effects. A couple of days latter...

Hi all - I began taking verapamil last week and it has given fairly instant reli...

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

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Episodes after drinking alcohol

Hi everyone. Last night I finished uni for good (yipee!) and had a few drinks with some course friends. I don't drink much anyway but we ended up getting in at...

Hi everyone. Last night I finished uni for good (yipee!) and had a few drinks wi...

micwal93

•8 years ago

13 Replies

WATCHMAN Device

Interesting research, but I'm not ready to sign up just...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Help with anticogaulants

I started taking Rivoroxiban 6 months ago but had to stop recently because it was making me feel very unwell. My EP prescribed Apixiban as a replacement , but...

I started taking Rivoroxiban 6 months ago but had to stop recently because it wa...

Hidden

•8 years ago

39 Replies

Angiogram

Having an angiogram today Any advice Had a stress MRI that showed historic heart attack. Didn't even know I'd had one. So now very worried I'll have...

Having an angiogram today Any advice Had a stress MRI that showed historic he...

Pauljames

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Flecainide

Thank you to those who replied to my post about urine colour on Flecainide... go for blood test this morning, will keep you posted. Can I just ask, did it...

Thank you to those who replied to my post about urine colour on Flecainide... go...

ruskin10

•8 years ago

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App for detecting AF

I have a smart phone (not iphone) and have downlpadded 2 different apps which claim to detect AF during an episode. One is called AF Detect and the other is...

I have a smart phone (not iphone) and have downlpadded 2 different apps which cl...

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

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Flecainide

...might be wrong spelling but you know the one I mean ☺ I was wondering whether you have to be admitted to hospital and in AF to be prescribed this? My...

...might be wrong spelling but you know the one I mean ☺ I was wondering whether...

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Flecainide

Hello everyone, just a quickie. Has anyone taking Flecainide experienced a change in their urine colour .... to bright green. I went to EP at Liverpool Heart...

Hello everyone, just a quickie. Has anyone taking Flecainide experienced a chan...

ruskin10

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Posting your email address - warning - think secure!

Just noticed that several people have posted their email address within threads - guys this is not a good idea on an open forum! If you want to private...

Just noticed that several people have posted their email address within threads ...

CDreamer

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Endurance Sport

OK, so there is a mass of information out there on the subject of Afib and sport, but I am a newbie and I'd like to hear from people who cycle and run who have...

OK, so there is a mass of information out there on the subject of Afib and sport...

MarkySmith

•8 years ago

2 Replies

dizziness as a side effect of Apixoban

Hello can anyone tell me if they have had dizzy spells and feeling faint on Apixoban? thanks

Hello can anyone tell me if they have had dizzy spells and feeling faint on Api...

Hidden

•8 years ago

12 Replies

blood group

As I now take Rivaoxaban and have to carry a card , how can I find out what my blood group is ( you have to put it on the card)? GP does not keep this info...

As I now take Rivaoxaban and have to carry a card , how can I find out what my b...

caznear68

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Silverlining!

I must say that after my swift swop from warfarin to apixaban, i am just starting to feel the benefit of an unrestrictive diet. As you all know, i was more...

I must say that after my swift swop from warfarin to apixaban, i am just startin...

dedeottie

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Diagnosed with AF

After a couple of years with palpitations, numerous ECGs and blood tests all normal I had more palpitations last week and went back to my GP. This time my...

After a couple of years with palpitations, numerous ECGs and blood tests all nor...

Stucoo

•8 years ago

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York Atrial Fibrillation Support Group Meet on the 21st May.

Our next meeting on the 21st of May entertains the Electrophysiologist Muzahir Tayebjee. The poor man has a huge set of questions to answer! We meet at the...

Our next meeting on the 21st of May entertains the Electrophysiologist Muzahir T...

DavDug

•8 years ago

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Is chest pain and breathlessness a symptom of AF when not having an episode?

Dear all - a deceptively simple question as it turns out because I can't find a simple answer 😕. I have very clear obvious periods of AF daily but also feel...

Dear all - a deceptively simple question as it turns out because I can't find a ...

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Dresslers syndrome. Post ablation.

I had my third ablation for paf 7 weeks ago. Not gone well. In hospital for 5 days with pleural and cardio effusions and oesophogeal haematoma. Awful pain....

I had my third ablation for paf 7 weeks ago. Not gone well. In hospital for 5 da...

Icenae

•8 years ago

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Do I need to seek cardiology advice

Hi all. Last December I had my first cryo ablation for paf. Since then off all medications and seem well. However I noticed although feeling regularyou pulse...

Hi all. Last December I had my first cryo ablation for paf. Since then off all ...

howesgilly

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2016

medication to slow down heart rate whilst in AF

dentist

Tambocor flecainide

Feeling down after echo result

breathless increasing in AF what to do? I am Calli111

Taking aspirin in the aftermath of a stroke/TIA

when do side effects stop becoming apparent

RIVEROXABAN / TURMARIC

Recently Diagnosed with AF

Ablation update!!

What is the difference please ?

Riveroxoban not my cup of tea it seems.....

Episodes after drinking alcohol

WATCHMAN Device

Help with anticogaulants

Angiogram

Flecainide

App for detecting AF

Flecainide

Flecainide

Posting your email address - warning - think secure!

Endurance Sport

dizziness as a side effect of Apixoban

blood group

Silverlining!

Diagnosed with AF

York Atrial Fibrillation Support Group Meet on the 21st May.

Is chest pain and breathlessness a symptom of AF when not having an episode?

Dresslers syndrome. Post ablation.

Do I need to seek cardiology advice

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