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Cardioversion

Has anyone had Cardioversion? What does it entail and how did/do you feel afterwards? Did it correct your AF? Concerned :(

Has anyone had Cardioversion? What does it entail and how did/do you feel after...

Nickibmibile

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Advice about the newer anticoagulation drugs

I have had a heart "problem" since the age of 15 and I am now 49. I had my Mitral Valve replaced 34 years ago and then again 13 years ago when it failed. For...

I have had a heart "problem" since the age of 15 and I am now 49. I had my Mitr...

Nickibmibile

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Back in AF

Slipped into AF again 7:00 this morning. Have taken extra Flecanide but still out right now. Managed to get my GP surgery to do ECG as none done whilst in AF...

Slipped into AF again 7:00 this morning. Have taken extra Flecanide but still ou...

pottypete1

•8 years ago

25 Replies

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New to AF

Hello everyone, I have just joined this community after having a pre opp examination prior to having a hernia repair where it was found I had AF. After seeing...

Hello everyone, I have just joined this community after having a pre opp examina...

djcourt

•8 years ago

6 Replies

INR okay on the day!

So my ablation went ahead Monday at 1.30! 4 hours under general anaesthetic leaves one feeling totally wiped out! Got home tea time yesterday. To continue...

So my ablation went ahead Monday at 1.30! 4 hours under general anaesthetic lea...

Cclegg

•8 years ago

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Atrial Flutter caused by Flecainide

I have been taking Flecainide for 2 years and am now having frequent runs of tachycardia which my cardiologist says is Atrial Flutter caused by Flecainide...

I have been taking Flecainide for 2 years and am now having frequent runs of tac...

Finvola

•8 years ago

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Bisoprolol

I have been prescribed this to start at 2.5 mg. per day. Is this a normal starting dose. I am scAred to death of the side effects especially dizziness as I...

I have been prescribed this to start at 2.5 mg. per day. Is this a normal starti...

Stephanietee

•8 years ago

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Back in A-fib even when taking flecainide

I have been taking 100mg flecainide (tambocor) since February (before that i was on 200mg) daily. I went into A-fib some time over the weekend. I haven't...

I have been taking 100mg flecainide (tambocor) since February (before that i wa...

Jonathan_C

•8 years ago

9 Replies

6 Months Post Ablation

Well here I am nearly 6 Months Post ablation.. For all those suffering missed beats, AF and weird things post ablation just hang in there.. Ive had all sorts...

Well here I am nearly 6 Months Post ablation.. For all those suffering missed be...

Trevor3839

•8 years ago

23 Replies

NOAC approved!

Saw the GP in charge of AF clinics and he has happily approved of my going onto Rivaroxaban. On balance, he could see no drawbacks that would outweigh the...

Saw the GP in charge of AF clinics and he has happily approved of my going onto ...

Dadog

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Guilty pleasures of tea and coffee 💕

Hi to all the A Fibs A few months ago I was diagnosed with a episode of PAF. I do have history of ectopic beats echo showed no cardiac issues since I was in...

Hi to all the A Fibs A few months ago I was diagnosed with a episode of PAF. I ...

Jamila123

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Edoxaban part 2

To recap I am about to change from warfarin to Edoxaban before a hip replacement. The EP and I thought it was good timing as I would be anti coagulated longer...

To recap I am about to change from warfarin to Edoxaban before a hip replacement...

Barb1

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Magnesium Taurate

Hi I was wondering how many people out there use this to combat AF / ectopics, if you have noticed an improvement and also how long do you have to take it for...

Hi I was wondering how many people out there use this to combat AF / ectopics, i...

karl1524

•8 years ago

14 Replies

AFA patient day conference 2016

Hallo, just wondered who was going to the conference this year and if anyone staying on the 8th and would like to meet for a meal in the evening?

Hallo, just wondered who was going to the conference this year and if anyone sta...

Bryonny

•8 years ago

25 Replies

1st Ablation for Afib

I have had afib for many years now and had a pacemaker placed in 2012. Then in 2015 they added a second lead to my pacemaker. On July 25th 2016 I had an...

I have had afib for many years now and had a pacemaker placed in 2012. Then in 2...

goliath123

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Medscape article...placebo effect

I know I did not have placebo effect after my first ablation. Now as I'm facing my second and got such great encouragement from many of you after reading...

I know I did not have placebo effect after my first ablation. Now as I'm facing...

Eliza2

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Since 2nd ablation

I have been waking in the night with quite vivid dreams that seem to raise my heart rate for a while like my adrenalin is stimulated. Wondered if anyone else...

I have been waking in the night with quite vivid dreams that seem to raise my he...

cbsrbpm

•8 years ago

10 Replies

How do you cope with your atrial fibrillation

I have had permanent Afib for a few years but peculiarly I have only noticed the random heart beats, very pronounced of a night only since my heart operation...

I have had permanent Afib for a few years but peculiarly I have only noticed the...

Norm

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Cholesterol,, what not to eat, fats or carbs and sugar?

What is cholesterol made up of,, sugar and carbs or fats...?

jillgloucester

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Should I see GP?

I was diagnosed with PAF 2 years ago and have been lucky to only have experienced rapid uneven beats 4 times a year. I take 2.5 bisoprolol daily and pill in...

I was diagnosed with PAF 2 years ago and have been lucky to only have experienc...

Octopus52

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Placebo Effect

Since I just posted something about placebo, I thought I would update my Scenar experience. I have been trying this for a few weeks now; not always...

Since I just posted something about placebo, I thought I would update my Scenar ...

EngMac

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Could Ablation for AF Be an Elaborate Placebo?

I have not been reading or posting lately so I hope another person has not posted this. If they have, sorry. Dr. John Mandrola writes some interesting...

I have not been reading or posting lately so I hope another person has not poste...

EngMac

•8 years ago

26 Replies

Uhsm Heart failure clinic, who has experiences of this clinic?

Hi All Im a patient at UHSM and wanted to know how everyone else gets on at UHSM

Hi All Im a patient at UHSM and wanted to know how everyone else gets on at UHSM...

bushy2016

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Use of home afib monitor

Hi all Ive got Af and take a lot of medication, does anyone else use a home af monitor and if so what are the benefits ? thanks

Hi all Ive got Af and take a lot of medication, does anyone else use a home af m...

bushy2016

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Af. Rapid pulse at rest

Hi Suzieblue here, keep waking up and pulse 103 + bpm is this normal! in AF. My pulse does go higher, but I am worried as it's waking me and I don't seem able...

Hi Suzieblue here, keep waking up and pulse 103 + bpm is this normal! in AF. My...

Suzieblue

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Breathless

Hi everyone, can any one tell me why I am still quite breathless when active please. Afib appears to be fairly controlled now, thank goodness. Only get the...

Hi everyone, can any one tell me why I am still quite breathless when active ple...

Hidden

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Nurse

When I had my cv this morning the nurse gave me her explanation of why in my case I have AF every 4to 6weeks she said think of your heart as a bit of memory...

When I had my cv this morning the nurse gave me her explanation of why in my cas...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

16 Replies

7 th cv

Had 7th cv at5am this morn they only gave me propaphol not propaphol a and madasolam a trust me I felt them do it and told them so so I won't let that happen...

Had 7th cv at5am this morn they only gave me propaphol not propaphol a and mada...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Weakness and lightheaded

My father was diagnosed with AF earlier this year. His doctor was not very informative or helpful through out the process of medication. I found out more on...

My father was diagnosed with AF earlier this year. His doctor was not very info...

JMannion

•8 years ago

8 Replies

shortness of breath

can any one shed light on peeps who have had an ablation found th ey hi can anyone who has had an ablation have found the ablation has...

can any one shed light on peeps who have had an ablation found th ey ...

squady

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2016

Cardioversion

Advice about the newer anticoagulation drugs

Back in AF

New to AF

INR okay on the day!

Atrial Flutter caused by Flecainide

Bisoprolol

Back in A-fib even when taking flecainide

6 Months Post Ablation

NOAC approved!

Guilty pleasures of tea and coffee 💕

Edoxaban part 2

Magnesium Taurate

AFA patient day conference 2016

1st Ablation for Afib

Medscape article...placebo effect

Since 2nd ablation

How do you cope with your atrial fibrillation

Cholesterol,, what not to eat, fats or carbs and sugar?

Should I see GP?

Placebo Effect

Could Ablation for AF Be an Elaborate Placebo?

Uhsm Heart failure clinic, who has experiences of this clinic?

Use of home afib monitor

Af. Rapid pulse at rest

Breathless

Nurse

7 th cv

Weakness and lightheaded

shortness of breath

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