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Questions for Nature. Why did last spring have to be so good? Why has my apple tree produced several tons of apples? Why are my apple pies so good? Why are...

Questions for Nature. Why did last spring have to be so good? Why has my appl...

BobD

Volunteer•8 years ago

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How do you live with AF

Sorry newbie speaking, diagnosed about three weeks ago. In 3 weeks I haven't slept more than three hours and I wake up covered in sweat. I spend all day...

Sorry newbie speaking, diagnosed about three weeks ago. In 3 weeks I haven't sle...

Robert1962

•8 years ago

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The Trouble with AFib

i am from the states and enjoy these post very much. The method of treatment in a lot of cases is different in this country than in the UK or Australia I have...

i am from the states and enjoy these post very much. The method of treatment in...

Harboreyes63

•8 years ago

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Zio patch v holter monitor for post ablation monitoring

Does anyone know about the relative pros and cons of these. My EP wants me to wear a Zia (Zio?) patch for 7 days post ablation as I am having some funny...

Does anyone know about the relative pros and cons of these. My EP wants me to we...

smwdorset

•8 years ago

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Mosquito Spray ,any advice please

Mosquito spray ,going to the Gili islands in Bali in sept to celebrate my sons 30 th birthday as he lives in Australia,as I'm taking warfarin and beta...

Mosquito spray ,going to the Gili islands in Bali in sept to celebrate my sons ...

3killeens

•8 years ago

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Dose recommended for Dabigatron

During a recent review at my surgery, a small amount of blood, detected with a test paper, was found in my urine. This was present in follow up tests over a...

During a recent review at my surgery, a small amount of blood, detected with a t...

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xfrack

•8 years ago

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A quick question about an ablation

I am due to have an ablation on Thursday morning. I understand that I will be kept in overnight. My daughter has asked if she can come and see me in hospital...

I am due to have an ablation on Thursday morning. I understand that I will be k...

Mo-ararat

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Curing AF naturally?

My husband has AF he is 52. He has been on Amiodarone and apixaban for some time, he was also on Warfarin in between Ablations to fix AF and Flutter, he has...

My husband has AF he is 52. He has been on Amiodarone and apixaban for some tim...

Tinaleena

•8 years ago

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Amiodarone ?

I have AFib and after being on Metoprolol for about 10 months and AF free for 3 months I was just prescribed Amiodarone to replace the Metoprolol. I've...

I have AFib and after being on Metoprolol for about 10 months and AF free for 3 ...

Ren912

•8 years ago

39 Replies

Practical types of tachycardia

Officially, there are several ways to classify tachycardia. None of them seem to have implications for what I can do about it. Some months ago someone here...

Officially, there are several ways to classify tachycardia. None of them seem to...

ILowe

•8 years ago

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Scaredy cat

Hi This is my first post I've had paroxysmal arrhythmia for about 15 years and after a gap of 4 years have had 2 this year. Have been offered the possibility...

Hi This is my first post I've had paroxysmal arrhythmia for about 15 years and a...

Tarabanara

•8 years ago

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TIA-AF and Apixabam

Hello...this is my first post. I have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and was implanted with a pacemaker 20+ years ago. I have suffered from AF for many years and...

Hello...this is my first post. I have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and was implan...

Harfly

•8 years ago

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INR and dental implants

Phew, just back from 2 hours prep work for implants - give me an ablation anyday! INR 2.8 slightly prolonged bleeding, but absolutely nothing the dentist...

Phew, just back from 2 hours prep work for implants - give me an ablation anyday...

Annaelizabeth

•8 years ago

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Get Started Learning About Atrial Fibrillation Guide

I just came across this tonight and will pass it along. There is a lot of info here on afib, for both the "newbie" and those who are not new to afib, too. I...

I just came across this tonight and will pass it along. There is a lot of info h...

barbara2

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Cryoablation

Hi everyone, I have a big question and I'm hoping for your knowledgable input. I have scheduled a Cryoablation for October 19. I was expecting to feel very...

Hi everyone, I have a big question and I'm hoping for your knowledgable input. I...

Gracey23

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Canada updates AF Guidelines including detailed analysis of antithrombotic therapy and surgical procedures

http://www.onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(16)30829-7/fulltext#sec6

netpi

•8 years ago

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Diltiazem

Hello, I had a PVI 12 months ago, and after initially taking Sotalol was changed to Diltiazem 120 twice a day. This has worked quite well until about a week...

Hello, I had a PVI 12 months ago, and after initially taking Sotalol was changed...

Noidea63

•8 years ago

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Second ablation, different consultant

I haven't posted for a while. Had a PV ablation in January at Southampton university hospital. I would say that it took nearly 6 months before I felt really...

I haven't posted for a while. Had a PV ablation in January at Southampton univer...

dianaharv

•8 years ago

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Re appointment with EP clinic

Yesterday I received a letter addressed to my Gp to say unless I lose nearly 3 stone by November 10th I can't have procedure. I have struggled with my weight...

Yesterday I received a letter addressed to my Gp to say unless I lose nearly 3 s...

Suzieblue

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Lowering blood pressure

My latest purchase? A 'grip strength dynamometer'. See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-37249021 This is only a very small study but for less than £20 I...

My latest purchase? A 'grip strength dynamometer'. See http://www.bbc.co.uk/ne...

irene75359

•8 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta on "Afib valvular or non valvular "

https://youtu.be/ALqyinBMVlQ

Steve112

•8 years ago

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Red spots

I'm taking Flecanaide and Pradaxa for PAF. Lately, I've been getting red spots on my arms. They are a bit raised and ugly! Does anyone on the forum suffer from...

I'm taking Flecanaide and Pradaxa for PAF. Lately, I've been getting red spots o...

Gracey23

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Aspirin

My sister in law languishes in a nursing home 5 years after a debilitating stroke. She refused her doctors advice to take a blood thinner and instead chose...

My sister in law languishes in a nursing home 5 years after a debilitating strok...

Ren912

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Ablation Success

I would be interested to know what the overall success rate is for ablation procedures for Atrial Fibrillation. I see many posts on here where the outcome has...

I would be interested to know what the overall success rate is for ablation proc...

Emsysy

•8 years ago

26 Replies

Medical Records - Online Access Provider

Hello I've asked my GP for access to my medical records online, and repeat prescriptions etc. They've given me a letter with all the details I need, but first...

Hello I've asked my GP for access to my medical records online, and repeat presc...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Mibi scan

Went for a mi I scan this morning and now they called me to say that I do not need to go for the rest mibi scan. Any idea why?

Went for a mi I scan this morning and now they called me to say that I do not ne...

Jcampol

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Apple cider vinegar?

My hubby has bought a few bottles of this alleged wonder stuff (mainly in the hope his hair will grow back - bless him). Before I imbibe - does anyone here...

My hubby has bought a few bottles of this alleged wonder stuff (mainly in the ho...

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

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Here I go again

Although not a newbie, this is my 1st post. following cardioversions and ablations, I sincerely thought I was cured, until a year after my 3rd ablation, AF...

Although not a newbie, this is my 1st post. following cardioversions and ablatio...

PapaDon

•8 years ago

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Ablation success after many PAF episodes in first 4.5 months

I had PAF almost every day from March 21 to 1 April. Then nothing until 1 May. Then 27 May. Then 2, 14,16, 27 June. Then 5 times in July. 3 times in August....

I had PAF almost every day from March 21 to 1 April. Then nothing until 1 May. T...

MS444

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Never ending flu ... could it be flecainide?

My relationship with flecainide has been a good one and I have generally maintained good health since I have been on it.... until recently. I have had a very...

My relationship with flecainide has been a good one and I have generally maintai...

Jonathan_C

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2016

off Topic

How do you live with AF

The Trouble with AFib

Zio patch v holter monitor for post ablation monitoring

Mosquito Spray ,any advice please

Dose recommended for Dabigatron

A quick question about an ablation

Curing AF naturally?

Amiodarone ?

Practical types of tachycardia

Scaredy cat

TIA-AF and Apixabam

INR and dental implants

Get Started Learning About Atrial Fibrillation Guide

Cryoablation

Canada updates AF Guidelines including detailed analysis of antithrombotic therapy and surgical procedures

Diltiazem

Second ablation, different consultant

Re appointment with EP clinic

Lowering blood pressure

Dr Sanjay Gupta on "Afib valvular or non valvular "

Red spots

Aspirin

Ablation Success

Medical Records - Online Access Provider

Mibi scan

Apple cider vinegar?

Here I go again

Ablation success after many PAF episodes in first 4.5 months

Never ending flu ... could it be flecainide?

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