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SunBlock 50+

I have just started on Amiodarone and have been advised not to go out in the sun and use sun block 50 + which my doctor won't prescribe I know other people...

I have just started on Amiodarone and have been advised not to go out in the sun...

Von19

•8 years ago

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Should I do a third ablation?

Hi everyone, I have had two ablations, i am on 150 mg of flecinate but would love to get off medicine or reduce it by a lot. How do I and the ep know that...

Hi everyone, I have had two ablations, i am on 150 mg of flecinate but would lov...

Toblessed

•8 years ago

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Not as bad as I thought

It struck me this morning that a year ago I had just had a bad AF episode (well, bad compared to the previous 7 years since diagnosis of paroxysmal AF) and was...

It struck me this morning that a year ago I had just had a bad AF episode (well,...

PALady

•8 years ago

9 Replies

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Dx'd with AFib but not able to take anticoagulants

Dx'd with AFib 15 months ago but taken off anticoagulant/eliqiuis due to heavy bleeding, probably caused from bronchiectasis flare. Had a Trans esophageal echo...

Dx'd with AFib 15 months ago but taken off anticoagulant/eliqiuis due to heavy b...

Mary10

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Permanent atrial fibrillation and little or no sleep.

I have touched on this subject before but am still in desperate need of any suggestions. I have Permanent atrial fibrillation and find sleep of a night quite a...

I have touched on this subject before but am still in desperate need of any sugg...

Norm

•8 years ago

20 Replies

I know I'm a lucky (and smug) so and so!

Someone recently wrote on here how difficult it is to get to see a GP. Well this morning I rang my surgery at 8am and was given an appointment for 9.30am. They...

Someone recently wrote on here how difficult it is to get to see a GP. Well this...

jeanjeannie50

•8 years ago

24 Replies

3rd ablation

Feeling apprehensive as I'm going for my 3rd ablation in 2 weeks time as nothing else is working I'm in constant AF and have been for years but it's never...

Feeling apprehensive as I'm going for my 3rd ablation in 2 weeks time as nothin...

eddierex

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Pros and Cons of Medication vs. Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Good article (Last Updated: 7/8/2016) but the very last remarks regarding "blood thinners" were unexpected. I would NOT stop anticoagulants after an ablation,...

Good article (Last Updated: 7/8/2016) but the very last remarks regarding "bloo...

barbara2

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Cryoablation update......

Just over a week after my procedure, so thought it might be helpful to others if I bring you up to date with progress.......I have followed Bob's instructions...

Just over a week after my procedure, so thought it might be helpful to others if...

Hidden

•8 years ago

1 Reply

DVLA

Just had a call from DVLA to say thanks for infoming them but my irregular heart beat was of no issue to them. They will follow that up with a letter But I'm...

Just had a call from DVLA to say thanks for infoming them but my irregular heart...

Fox3

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Afib and hot tub/sauna

I want to go back to using a hot tub and sauna again, but I am worried it will cause Afib. What experience have you had?

I want to go back to using a hot tub and sauna again, but I am worried it will c...

Slattery

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Post Ablation Follow Up

Hi I seen my surgeon this week and is he very happy with my results. My ablation was performed June 8. It was a rough week after but I got through it and have...

Hi I seen my surgeon this week and is he very happy with my results. My ablatio...

Cory-Lee

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Pin prick blood spots/bruises

I have developed some small red patches and am wondering if they are anything to do with taking apixaban. I didnt have them on warfarin. I dont have any other...

I have developed some small red patches and am wondering if they are anything to...

dedeottie

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Post-AF stroke

Some people asked for an update following my post about the AF related stroke that I had on 6th July. It has left me partially sighted, and I'm overcoming the...

Some people asked for an update following my post about the AF related stroke th...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Can anyone throw a light on 'severe tricuspid valve regurgitation'?

When I had my last echo.....a few years ago..... I was told my leaky tri cuspid valve leak had worsened to 'severe' but that 'they' did not do surgery to 'fix'...

When I had my last echo.....a few years ago..... I was told my leaky tri cuspid ...

10gingercats

•8 years ago

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Finally a CV date.

Just visited my EP after waiting 9 months for a DVT and PE clot to clear. Although the DVT clot hasn't totally dissolved he is confident to go ahead with a CV...

Just visited my EP after waiting 9 months for a DVT and PE clot to clear. Althou...

GazzaD57

•8 years ago

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Side effects of flecinate,propafenone,amiodarone and sotalol

Hi everyone, I am on 150 mg of flecinate for sinus ventricular tachicardia, it gives me intense dreams, so want to try something else, like propfenone,or...

Hi everyone, I am on 150 mg of flecinate for sinus ventricular tachicardia, it g...

Toblessed

•8 years ago

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catheter ablation or balloon cryoablation?

I am seeing my GP next with a view to a referral back to cardiologist as I am looking at if I could have a catheter ablation. In doing some research I came...

I am seeing my GP next with a view to a referral back to cardiologist as I am lo...

Norm

•8 years ago

2 Replies

I am new on here, need advise/reassurance please.

I had an ablation for PAF 10 days ago at Papworth Hospital. Was told in recovery that my heart was in AF for two thirds of procedure and was given 2 Cardio...

I had an ablation for PAF 10 days ago at Papworth Hospital. Was told in recovery...

suzy59

•8 years ago

12 Replies

UP DATE ABOUT VISIT TO DENTIST

FIRST I LIKE TO THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLYS / I SPOKE TO CARDIO SECRETARY AND TOLD ME TO STOP 24H/ BEFORE TAKING IN OUT , THX

FIRST I LIKE TO THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLYS / I SPOKE TO CARDIO SECRETARY A...

karim123

•8 years ago

2 Replies

First episode of AF since my post last week (25 years of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation)

Good day all I thought I would update you on my situation. I was very grateful to all who responded to my long post describing very briefly the ups and downs...

Good day all I thought I would update you on my situation. I was very grateful t...

pottypete1

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Stroke risk

Is the risk of stroke reduced following a successful ablation? My consultant seemed to think not! One would assume if AF settled then risks reduced, am I...

Is the risk of stroke reduced following a successful ablation? My consultant see...

Cclegg

•8 years ago

8 Replies

New anti- coagulation drugs

I haven't posted recently as I have been stable. GP has said I can change from Warfarin to one of the new drugs. So is there one which is best to have - she...

I haven't posted recently as I have been stable. GP has said I can change from W...

Pattiann08

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Atrial Fibrillation management and drugs.

Speaking to my GP today he showed me this site http://cks.nice.org.uk/atrial-fibrillation There was another GP prescribing site that I can't find. He also...

Speaking to my GP today he showed me this site http://cks.nice.org.uk/atrial-fi...

seasider18

•8 years ago

6 Replies

AF associated with smaller brain volume

http://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(16)30505-7/abstract

netpi

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Afib and Colonostopy

I am due for a Colonostopy, I have read tha the medications that put you to sleep can bring on Afib. Please let me know your experience.

I am due for a Colonostopy, I have read tha the medications that put you to slee...

Slattery

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Post ablation recovery

I had an ablation procedure two weeks ago for PAF. Prior to this,despite being on bispropol, I had an increasing number of short episodes of tachycardia and...

I had an ablation procedure two weeks ago for PAF. Prior to this,despite being ...

Lyn78

•8 years ago

8 Replies

West Country Lunch

I am having another go at organising a lunch at Hankridge Arms, Taunton so if any body is interested please let me know. We usually meet on a Thursday about...

I am having another go at organising a lunch at Hankridge Arms, Taunton so if a...

BobD

Volunteer•8 years ago

20 Replies

Dizziness

My dad has permanent Af, the last few weeks he has been having regular dizziness, feeling weak. Anything he can do? Many thanks

My dad has permanent Af, the last few weeks he has been having regular dizziness...

JMannion

•8 years ago

6 Replies

PAF and Amiodarone

Amiodarone saw consultant on Friday and am now on Amiodarone having changed from Sotolol The possibility of side effects concerns me I have been advised to...

Amiodarone saw consultant on Friday and am now on Amiodarone having changed fr...

Von19

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2016

SunBlock 50+

Should I do a third ablation?

Not as bad as I thought

Dx'd with AFib but not able to take anticoagulants

Permanent atrial fibrillation and little or no sleep.

I know I'm a lucky (and smug) so and so!

3rd ablation

Pros and Cons of Medication vs. Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Cryoablation update......

DVLA

Afib and hot tub/sauna

Post Ablation Follow Up

Pin prick blood spots/bruises

Post-AF stroke

Can anyone throw a light on 'severe tricuspid valve regurgitation'?

Finally a CV date.

Side effects of flecinate,propafenone,amiodarone and sotalol

catheter ablation or balloon cryoablation?

I am new on here, need advise/reassurance please.

UP DATE ABOUT VISIT TO DENTIST

First episode of AF since my post last week (25 years of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation)

Stroke risk

New anti- coagulation drugs

Atrial Fibrillation management and drugs.

AF associated with smaller brain volume

Afib and Colonostopy

Post ablation recovery

West Country Lunch

Dizziness

PAF and Amiodarone

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