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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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It's time!......

Hi everybody, just got back from Corfu with no problems whatsoever regarding my AF..... On returning home my appointment date for my ablation was waiting for...

Hi everybody, just got back from Corfu with no problems whatsoever regarding my ...

Lainylees

•8 years ago

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Low pulse

I have noticed that my pulse is lower than 6 months ago. It used to be @ 56 and now has come down to 52 bpm. I was told by my cardiologist to take betablockers...

I have noticed that my pulse is lower than 6 months ago. It used to be @ 56 and ...

Dayu

•8 years ago

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Follow up on the AC debate

As many of you know, a few months ago I was in a quandary about whether or not to go back on anti coagulants as I now officially 'old' ie:- I was 65 last week,...

As many of you know, a few months ago I was in a quandary about whether or not t...

CDreamer

•8 years ago

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Is Ablation all it's hyped up to be?

I'm 42 and have PAF controlled by Flecainide at the moment. 2 x 50mg per day. One year and counting. I'm considering ablation myself at some point. My opinion...

I'm 42 and have PAF controlled by Flecainide at the moment. 2 x 50mg per day. On...

yanbart

•8 years ago

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Change of drugs

Just been taken of biopolymers 5mg and put on hold amiodarone 200 mg and have felt crap all week any body else on this drug and dose it get any better

Just been taken of biopolymers 5mg and put on hold amiodarone 200 mg and have ...

lotusvx220

•8 years ago

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My experience of Catheter Ablation for the treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.

Hello all, I wanted to share my recent experience of having a Catheter Ablation. Hopefully this will help some people make their own decision about having one...

Hello all, I wanted to share my recent experience of having a Catheter Ablation....

SteveA

•8 years ago

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Good advice

Many thanks to all of you who told me to go ahead with my holiday,despite being so fearful about having another attack. I have had 10 lovely days in the south...

Many thanks to all of you who told me to go ahead with my holiday,despite being ...

Janna501

•8 years ago

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Newbie to AF needs advice, please

I am a 70 year old, fairly fit male. I had a stent fitted Oct 2013, followed by a balloon in Feb 2014 (both LAD). I carry a GTN spray for occasional use for...

I am a 70 year old, fairly fit male. I had a stent fitted Oct 2013, followed by ...

heekle

•8 years ago

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PAF and lying down

Why does my PAF (probably vagal) so often start when I get into bed - sometimes I've hardly lain down and off it goes. I sleep on my right side as I've heard...

Why does my PAF (probably vagal) so often start when I get into bed - sometimes ...

mars1bar

•8 years ago

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success at last

I was seen by my EP yesterday and he has booked me for an ablation on the 27/9/16 before that in July (hopefully) I have a cardioversion booked and the EP says...

I was seen by my EP yesterday and he has booked me for an ablation on the 27/9/1...

cali111

•8 years ago

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"Strokes in Atrial Fibrillation " Dr Sanjay Gupta...

https://youtu.be/04doNMHOhwQ

Steve112

•8 years ago

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ARNP thinks I had an anxiety attack?

An ARNP wants to put me on anxiety med before I see a cardiologist. She does not think I have Afib as it only happened once coming out of anestheia. I do not...

An ARNP wants to put me on anxiety med before I see a cardiologist. She does not...

Slattery

•8 years ago

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Constant AF

Hi guys! Just some advice or thoughts needed really! I'm a 35 year old female and had my first afib attack a year ago. At first I started having them once...

Hi guys! Just some advice or thoughts needed really! I'm a 35 year old female an...

Katycottonsocks

•8 years ago

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Visit to the dentist

Went for some treatment at a new dentist yesterday and came away very pleased with their knowledge and attention to warfarin taking AF patients. The...

Went for some treatment at a new dentist yesterday and came away very pleased wi...

Dadog

•8 years ago

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Flecainide and pacs

I have PAF that at least for now is presaged by frequent PACs, brought on by adrenaline. I take a low dose metoprolol and was recently prescribed flecainide,...

I have PAF that at least for now is presaged by frequent PACs, brought on by adr...

mincde

•8 years ago

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New to AF

Hi all, Was diagnosed with AF five months ago following a mini stroke. So taking Pradaxa and Bisoprolol 1.25mg (mini dose). First off I find the latter turns...

Hi all, Was diagnosed with AF five months ago following a mini stroke. So taking...

Rsb417

•8 years ago

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Benefits of journaling,blogging, forum writing or even comment writing have for your AFIB, arrhythmia heart.

Writing about your heart and all it's good and bad beats, some palpitations and arrhythmia can be very good for you. How can writing help your heart? I believe...

Writing about your heart and all it's good and bad beats, some palpitations and ...

Janco

•8 years ago

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Sotalol

Hi , I have just been put on sotalol as a pip, reading the possible side effects I have to say I have some reservations, is anyone else being treated this way...

Hi , I have just been put on sotalol as a pip, reading the possible side effects...

Lainie2875

•8 years ago

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Anyone taking a NOAC and a SSRI?

When I started taking apixaban a year ago, I read on the manufacturer's website that taking apixaban with a SSRI (type of antidepressant) could lead to an...

When I started taking apixaban a year ago, I read on the manufacturer's website ...

jeff1257

•8 years ago

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Long train journey ahead!

Right.....off on much needed holiday on Monday.....will involve a long train journey, leaving St Pancras at 09.00 and arriving Avignon at 17.00, with an hours...

Right.....off on much needed holiday on Monday.....will involve a long train jou...

Wightbaby

•8 years ago

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Gender differences in catheter ablation for AF

I have noticed in some articles comments about heart differences between men and women and started looking into whether these differences may make the outcome...

I have noticed in some articles comments about heart differences between men and...

Finvola

•8 years ago

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Slow heartbeat

Did anyone ever experience this... Suddenly my heart has gone really slow for about 10-15 seconds and it felt like it was going to stop, then it'll be normal...

Did anyone ever experience this... Suddenly my heart has gone really slow for ab...

Gwelos

•8 years ago

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Ablation tomorrow, eeeek!

I'm having my pv isolation ablation done tomorrow at Wythenshawe under Dr Brown. I've felt alright up until now but must admit the nerves are kicking in! Any...

I'm having my pv isolation ablation done tomorrow at Wythenshawe under Dr Brown....

SteveA

•8 years ago

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Follow to my aborted ablation

Today I had the follow up meeting with my E.P. You may remember that he had to stop the procedure as he felt he had pierced the aorta and today we were meeting...

Today I had the follow up meeting with my E.P. You may remember that he had to s...

dedeottie

•8 years ago

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Need advice ref new drug

Good morning friends, I need your thoughts on which way to go on this. I was diagnosed with PAF in March this year. Had a few bad days but on the whole am...

Good morning friends, I need your thoughts on which way to go on this. I was di...

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

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Turmeric usage

Hi everyone. There was a post here recently about whether or not to take turmeric tablets. Today there is an interesting article in the Daily Mail on the...

Hi everyone. There was a post here recently about whether or not to take turmer...

glosfrog

•8 years ago

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Antibiotic as herbicide?

http://www.healthnutnews.com/west-australian-scientists-discover-commonly-used-antibiotic-could-be-the-basis-of-a-new-herbicide/ As an adjunct to my previous...

http://www.healthnutnews.com/west-australian-scientists-discover-commonly-used-a...

CDreamer

•8 years ago

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Gut Health, antibiotics and herbicides

Not directly linked to AF but bear with me as I think this link will be of interest to many here, both the farmers amongst us and those who watch what they...

Not directly linked to AF but bear with me as I think this link will be of inter...

CDreamer

•8 years ago

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Can Afib medications shorten life

I read an article written by a cardiologist that said doctors are prescribing to many drugs for Afib, which causes side effects that shorten our life. He...

I read an article written by a cardiologist that said doctors are prescribing t...

Slattery

•8 years ago

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Can Afib drugs shorten your life?

I read an article written by a cardiologist that said people with Afib are put on to many meds tha can shorten their life. He believes that life style changes...

I read an article written by a cardiologist that said people with Afib are put o...

Slattery

•8 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2016

It's time!......

Low pulse

Follow up on the AC debate

Is Ablation all it's hyped up to be?

Change of drugs

My experience of Catheter Ablation for the treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.

Good advice

Newbie to AF needs advice, please

PAF and lying down

success at last

"Strokes in Atrial Fibrillation " Dr Sanjay Gupta...

ARNP thinks I had an anxiety attack?

Constant AF

Visit to the dentist

Flecainide and pacs

New to AF

Benefits of journaling,blogging, forum writing or even comment writing have for your AFIB, arrhythmia heart.

Sotalol

Anyone taking a NOAC and a SSRI?

Long train journey ahead!

Gender differences in catheter ablation for AF

Slow heartbeat

Ablation tomorrow, eeeek!

Follow to my aborted ablation

Need advice ref new drug

Turmeric usage

Antibiotic as herbicide?

Gut Health, antibiotics and herbicides

Can Afib medications shorten life

Can Afib drugs shorten your life?

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