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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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NOAC in combination with Antiplatelet

HI to all !! I am new to the forum . I have just been diagnosed with PAF (paroxysms atrial fibrillation) . My AF lasts for 48 hours at heart rate of 85bp I...

HI to all !! I am new to the forum . I have just been diagnosed with PAF (paro...

Bahman

•8 years ago

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AV node ablation . What does success mean?

I have been following recent posts on AV node ablation. I am interested because I am a worst case scenario person and I like to know what may be at the end of...

I have been following recent posts on AV node ablation. I am interested because ...

dedeottie

•8 years ago

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Any point in going to A&E?

Had AF on Saturday evening and tested out Flecainide PiP strategy of 100mg followed by another 100mg an hour later. Didn't make any difference and I returned...

Had AF on Saturday evening and tested out Flecainide PiP strategy of 100mg follo...

Londonant

•8 years ago

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Bisoprolol revisited

Back again! Have been taking this foul stuff for almost two weeks (2.5) and although it has lowered my heart rate it dosnt seem to be doing much for my...

Back again! Have been taking this foul stuff for almost two weeks (2.5) and alt...

Stephanietee

•8 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta

Did others see Sanjay's post on ectopicd and anxiety? Any views? I like Sanjay's helpful videos and communication and interest in AF but I don't agree to the...

Did others see Sanjay's post on ectopicd and anxiety? Any views? I like Sanjay'...

Elaine1951

•8 years ago

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Af

Hi Been in AF for nearly 16 hours. It's not hugely fast,but uncomfortable. I haven't gone to the hospital as I felt when in last time I was wasting time. So...

Hi Been in AF for nearly 16 hours. It's not hugely fast,but uncomfortable. I hav...

gwyn53

•8 years ago

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Heart Rate Part 2: simple machines

In "Heart Rate Part 1" I asked about the efficacy of manually determining heart rate (as applies to AFers). I was amazed and heartened by the great response....

In "Heart Rate Part 1" I asked about the efficacy of manually determining heart ...

afibapnea

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Introduction post for Permanent AF 41yr old male - asking for advice on dealing with symptoms after abalation

Hi everyone I'm new to the forum but I have read plenty of posts which have been very helpful and informative. Thought I would give a quick introduction of...

Hi everyone I'm new to the forum but I have read plenty of posts which have been...

Joberton

•8 years ago

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Pacemaker?

Hi there - Am listening to the Jeremy Vine show and am hearing all about how wonderful pacemakers are. The Dr mentioned AF and how a pacemaker will sort out...

Hi there - Am listening to the Jeremy Vine show and am hearing all about how won...

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

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Bubble scan

Does anyone know what a bubble scan is a friend of mine is due to have one next week so I thought I would ask on her behalf

Does anyone know what a bubble scan is a friend of mine is due to have one next ...

souljacs4

•8 years ago

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Bisoprolol

I contracted Miocarditis in July last year and spent a week in hospital m, I was put on Bisiprolol 2.5mgs a day amongst other medication then the Bisoprolol...

I contracted Miocarditis in July last year and spent a week in hospital m, I was...

Alanz

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Genomic Medicine

As an af victim and a mother who had af too but survived to 96yrs have any of you had any serious discussions with your cardiac specialists about genomic...

As an af victim and a mother who had af too but survived to 96yrs have any of yo...

JamesP

•8 years ago

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ELiquis for life???

I've had 2 abalations and have been on Eliquis since last Oct. I had a 24/7 monitor on for a week and went to see the EP for results last week. Saw the nurse...

I've had 2 abalations and have been on Eliquis since last Oct. I had a 24/7 moni...

Salty0987

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Hi I'm New to this but have a 6 yr history of Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter.

I have had 3 ablations and a Pulmonary Vein Isolation. Maintained on Digoxin and Bisoprolol and Warfarin. Have had ups and downs with various admissions due to...

I have had 3 ablations and a Pulmonary Vein Isolation. Maintained on Digoxin and...

BasG

•8 years ago

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Frightening episode yesterday

I have PAF diagnosed 2014 in hospital with irregular heartbeat of around 170bpm, I am on Apixaban and because of low heartbeat of around 48bpm I cannot take...

I have PAF diagnosed 2014 in hospital with irregular heartbeat of around 170bpm,...

gemsmum

•8 years ago

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Migraine aura started tonight, a week after ablation?

I had this the day after my first ablation so was expecting it this time. However, it never happened but have just had it now a whole week after my 2nd...

I had this the day after my first ablation so was expecting it this time. Howeve...

blackcat123

•8 years ago

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New to site

Hi I'm Alan

Alanz

•8 years ago

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Afib with no blood thinners

I had my first Afib episode with dehydration coming out of anestheia . The new Chad score tells me I should be on blood thinners, but my IR Doctor put me on a...

I had my first Afib episode with dehydration coming out of anestheia . The new C...

Slattery

•8 years ago

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Nosh and Natter Saturday 24th September

Nosh and Natter Saturday 24th September 2016 Hi all Just a reminder (after a gentle and well deserved nag) that we shall be having another "Nosh and Natter"...

Nosh and Natter Saturday 24th September 2016 Hi all Just a reminder (after a g...

Beancounter

Volunteer•8 years ago

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Questions...

I saw my EP privately on Wednesday because I was worried that my first NHS appointment at the cardiology unit seemed a long way off. I'm so glad I saw the EP...

I saw my EP privately on Wednesday because I was worried that my first NHS appoi...

clanmags

•8 years ago

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Ramipril

I wake up with pain in my back kidney area anybody else had this taking ramipril when I miss takeing it I sleep better and no back pain.

I wake up with pain in my back kidney area anybody else had this taking ramipri...

lotusvx220

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Palpitations Last Night

So last night I had palpitations and I hate them! Sometimes it doesn't last long and other times it takes awhile for them to stop..Does anybody have any tricks...

So last night I had palpitations and I hate them! Sometimes it doesn't last long...

Happymomto4

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Heart Rate Part 1

How does one manually measure heart rate? (My understanding is that one finds a veinal pulse; counts the number of heart beats over an even segment of a minute...

How does one manually measure heart rate? (My understanding is that one finds a ...

afibapnea

•8 years ago

31 Replies

NHS FEEDBACK HELPS US ALL

To all uk nhs users - please consider giving feedback. I was just saying to someone praising the service in wales to do this, assuming the information will be...

To all uk nhs users - please consider giving feedback. I was just saying to some...

stargazer61

•8 years ago

9 Replies

AF mostly associated with athletes?

I’ve recently read: “AFib is a condition common to people who maintain high heart rates over extended periods of time. For example most marathon and endurance...

I’ve recently read: “AFib is a condition common to people who maintain high hear...

afibapnea

•8 years ago

28 Replies

Thank you

I would just like to say thank you to everyone that commented. I am in the United States and to be honest with you you all made me feel a lot better I will...

I would just like to say thank you to everyone that commented. I am in the Unite...

Chrissie1979

•8 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta on "Can stress increase/cause Ectopics ???

https://youtu.be/uLROd0_Vm3s

Steve112

•8 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta on Lone Atrial Fibrillation and common triggers

https://youtu.be/M-otWFfmyk0

Steve112

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Want my energy back.

I have just been prescribed slozem 120mg. I have af and the betablocker i was on making very tired. Any comments please. I do so hate taing tablets. Many...

I have just been prescribed slozem 120mg. I have af and the betablocker i was on...

groesclose

•8 years ago

10 Replies

RAMIPRILL

saw doctor today check up. they now want me to take Ramipril not to keen as I am on Bisoprolol and Apixaban for stroke prevention my blood pressure is not...

saw doctor today check up. they now want me to take Ramipril not to keen as I am...

lotusvx220

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2016

NOAC in combination with Antiplatelet

AV node ablation . What does success mean?

Any point in going to A&E?

Bisoprolol revisited

Dr Sanjay Gupta

Af

Heart Rate Part 2: simple machines

Introduction post for Permanent AF 41yr old male - asking for advice on dealing with symptoms after abalation

Pacemaker?

Bubble scan

Bisoprolol

Genomic Medicine

ELiquis for life???

Hi I'm New to this but have a 6 yr history of Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter.

Frightening episode yesterday

Migraine aura started tonight, a week after ablation?

New to site

Afib with no blood thinners

Nosh and Natter Saturday 24th September

Questions...

Ramipril

Palpitations Last Night

Heart Rate Part 1

NHS FEEDBACK HELPS US ALL

AF mostly associated with athletes?

Thank you

Dr Sanjay Gupta on "Can stress increase/cause Ectopics ???

Dr Sanjay Gupta on Lone Atrial Fibrillation and common triggers

Want my energy back.

RAMIPRILL

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