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Heart cat scans after ablations as protocol???

I recently read a couple of posts here on the afib forum in the states that said at 2 of the leading hospitals for cardiac care that as a matter of protocol 3...

I recently read a couple of posts here on the afib forum in the states that said...

Eliza2

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Can of worms

I realy opened a can of worms didn't I it seems a lot of us have been dealing with remarks made by unilnformed people your wonderful replies made me feel very...

I realy opened a can of worms didn't I it seems a lot of us have been dealing wi...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

3 Replies

one week in

Well I have been on my meds a week and im having up and down days.Every thing I do seems to make me a little sweaty for a while and every time I stand up im a...

Well I have been on my meds a week and im having up and down days.Every thing I ...

Timpsonboy

•8 years ago

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new and still learning

Hello all, I learnt I had AF whilst having a pre op a few weeks ago, I'm 63 and prior to that I had no symptoms apart from what I now understand to be...

Hello all, I learnt I had AF whilst having a pre op a few weeks ago, I'm 63 and ...

djcourt

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Ablation options

I recently had an unsuccessful Cardioversion attempt. At a follow up appointment with my Cardiologist he told me they tried three times, the first i had NSR...

I recently had an unsuccessful Cardioversion attempt. At a follow up appointment...

GazzaD57

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Still waiting for new ablation date with my heart playing games

Since my 5th ablation was cancelled last week due to another patient's emergency procedure I have had a bit of a time of it. The cardiac admissions clerk tells...

Since my 5th ablation was cancelled last week due to another patient's emergency...

pottypete1

•8 years ago

20 Replies

'Heart Failure' ??

Good morning, dear AF co-sufferers! I saw an assistant to my cardiologist recently, and in his report to my GP, he mentioned my 'heart failure'. There were a...

Good morning, dear AF co-sufferers! I saw an assistant to my cardiologist recent...

Hidden

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Blood Pressure Variation

I have had permanent AF since at least 2008 but lead a normal conservative life style with otherwise good statistics. However my blood pressure varies...

I have had permanent AF since at least 2008 but lead a normal conservative life ...

JamesP

•8 years ago

27 Replies

A bit upset

I don't go on about having AF in fact most of the time I don't tell when I am having a bout (only to you on this site) but was at lunch with friends I hadn't...

I don't go on about having AF in fact most of the time I don't tell when I am ha...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

47 Replies

Just out of hospital.

I came home from hospital yesterday, although it was nothing to do with my AF, Asthma and usual medical problems. It was because I had an infectected abdominal...

I came home from hospital yesterday, although it was nothing to do with my AF, A...

horseblister

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Re Dental Treatment.

We have recently discussed dental treatments for AF sufferers. We established that we ought to ensure that anaethetics are adrenaline-free. Some dentists are...

We have recently discussed dental treatments for AF sufferers. We established th...

jennydog

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Heart rate?

Hi, I've recently started monitoring my fitness with an activity tracker/band (because I'm unfit!). I've noticed that my resting heart rate is averaging around...

Hi, I've recently started monitoring my fitness with an activity tracker/band (b...

doompixie

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Your chance to hear from some of Europe's leading experts!

If you would like to hear from some of Europe's leading experts on AF, why not register to attend patients day in Birmingham on 9th October. Either email...

If you would like to hear from some of Europe's leading experts on AF, why not r...

Hidden

•8 years ago

8 Replies

HI !! I am new to Health Unlocked

Hi!! I am new to this web page and look forward to chatting / messaging with you on line.

Hi!! I am new to this web page and look forward to chatting / messaging with yo...

BillHastings

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Seeing EP post ablation

I had my ablation on 20th June and apart from the first couple of days I've been absolutely fine ever since. No AF!!. Steady heart rate of 65/70. I feel life...

I had my ablation on 20th June and apart from the first couple of days I've been...

Ginnik

•8 years ago

7 Replies

NOSH &NATTER NORTH WEST

Just to confirm i will be delighted to join the group on the sixth. Well done Rellim !

Just to confirm i will be delighted to join the group on the sixth. Well done Re...

seabird38

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Riveroxaban v warfarin

Had my second cardio-version 2 days ago - the first was 3 years ago and it appears to have worked and pulse now down to 65 after being 105 since April....

Had my second cardio-version 2 days ago - the first was 3 years ago and it appea...

conrad123

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Normal life

Hi, anyone on here who is back to a reasonable pre AF lifestyle? I had two isolated incidents of AF a few years ago, but suddenly woke up in April with fully...

Hi, anyone on here who is back to a reasonable pre AF lifestyle? I had two isola...

P0rtnahapp1e

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Got my ablation date

After having PAF for almost 7 years, I have been given a date for my ablation. I have my pre-op assessment on Fri 2nd Sept, and my op is on 15th Sept. I have...

After having PAF for almost 7 years, I have been given a date for my ablation. ...

Bunny92

•8 years ago

9 Replies

upcoming ablation. Query?

I have just been to see my cardiologist and he is requesting that I be changed from Apixiban over to Warfarin for the procedure on the 26 September. When I...

I have just been to see my cardiologist and he is requesting that I be changed ...

cali111

•8 years ago

13 Replies

6 months waisted

had my meeting with the specialist turned out to be a specialist nurse she made copious notes and toddled off to speak with god 15 minute later she came bac...

had my meeting with the specialist turned out to be a specialist nurse she made...

squady

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Got my ablation date

Hi all just thought I'd update you, after listening to all your advise after my mum scared me about having the ablation and I decided to go ahead I have got my...

Hi all just thought I'd update you, after listening to all your advise after my ...

gingerfurball

•8 years ago

32 Replies

Hot Tubs

I am booked to go on holiday soon and the property has a hot tub.Now that I have AF am I safe to use the hot tub?

I am booked to go on holiday soon and the property has a hot tub.Now that I have...

Timpsonboy

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Off Apixaban

Hi, I was in asymptomatic persistent AF until my cardioversion in July and have been in NSR since. My consultant put me on Apixaban for a several weeks before...

Hi, I was in asymptomatic persistent AF until my cardioversion in July and have...

Stucoo

•8 years ago

34 Replies

Daft question I think but....

I feel like I'm skipping beats, am lightheaded and fee pretty ropey BUT I've checked my pulse manually twice now and it's around 62 bpm. I'm obviously...

I feel like I'm skipping beats, am lightheaded and fee pretty ropey BUT I've ch...

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Change to Apixaban

HI all, I am back agin. Went to dr this am for INR and reading too high, so I do not have to take warfarin this evening and have to go back in the morning for...

HI all, I am back agin. Went to dr this am for INR and reading too high, so I do...

Dottilind

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Help

I have just spent a bewildering 3 nights in my local AMU unit and have been diagnosed with AF .I am completely confused and have feelings of impending doom ,no...

I have just spent a bewildering 3 nights in my local AMU unit and have been diag...

Timpsonboy

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Painkillers

In hospital recovering from Mondays hip replacement. Started on Edoxaban Tuesday. Painkillers they are giving me are paracetamol, codeine, liquid morphine and...

In hospital recovering from Mondays hip replacement. Started on Edoxaban Tuesday...

Barb1

•8 years ago

20 Replies

Cardiconversions in persistent af

I have been in persistent af from April this year. I was offered an Ablation in May of this year but because I am pretty much symptom free it was decided not...

I have been in persistent af from April this year. I was offered an Ablation in ...

RoyM

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Weird sensation in my heart

Hi Everyone, I wonder if anyone has had this feeling the other day whilst laying in my left side on the sofa.i got a weird sensation almost like a pulse of...

Hi Everyone, I wonder if anyone has had this feeling the other day whilst laying...

Danny44

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2016

Heart cat scans after ablations as protocol???

Can of worms

one week in

new and still learning

Ablation options

Still waiting for new ablation date with my heart playing games

'Heart Failure' ??

Blood Pressure Variation

A bit upset

Just out of hospital.

Re Dental Treatment.

Heart rate?

Your chance to hear from some of Europe's leading experts!

HI !! I am new to Health Unlocked

Seeing EP post ablation

NOSH &NATTER NORTH WEST

Riveroxaban v warfarin

Normal life

Got my ablation date

upcoming ablation. Query?

6 months waisted

Got my ablation date

Hot Tubs

Off Apixaban

Daft question I think but....

Change to Apixaban

Help

Painkillers

Cardiconversions in persistent af

Weird sensation in my heart

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