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C/V

Hi had my second Ablation 3 weeks ago and been in A/F since , hopefully I will be given a C/V to put me back in Sinus Rhythm any information on how long I...

Hi had my second Ablation 3 weeks ago and been in A/F since , hopefully I will ...

jackemily

•8 years ago

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Thankyou to all who supported and advised me after 24h tape showed a run of VT. It's good news...

I am so thankful for your support and a bit embarrassed too. I received a letter from my GP today. She had consulted a local cardio she rates highly, re the...

I am so thankful for your support and a bit embarrassed too. I received a letter...

Boombiddy

•8 years ago

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What next?

This is my first post. I am a 73 years old woman and was diagnosed several years ago with paroxymal AF. At the time I had several brief episodes a day lasting...

This is my first post. I am a 73 years old woman and was diagnosed several years...

puppywalker

•8 years ago

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Dumb and Dumber!

I'll admit it, sometimes I'm dumb but I hope my little story helps anyone else in a similar position. I have Cardiomyopathy and a symptom of this is AF. On 11...

I'll admit it, sometimes I'm dumb but I hope my little story helps anyone else i...

Hidden

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Helpful Videos

I was searching for some info on CTI ablation as i am currently on the waiting list to sort out my Atrial Flutter. I also have Afib too, but am looking at just...

I was searching for some info on CTI ablation as i am currently on the waiting l...

jondeanp

•8 years ago

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It's a lovely feeling

As many know on here I've had an awful af journey. Going from episodes last couple hours to permanent and very unwell with it in just under 3 year. Well in...

As many know on here I've had an awful af journey. Going from episodes last coup...

julesp

•8 years ago

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Not sure what's going on

This is my first post. I have been reading posts of others so I thought I would se if anyone can help. Approximately 2 months ago I went to the ER, thought I...

This is my first post. I have been reading posts of others so I thought I would ...

kenmar41

•8 years ago

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Pre ablation Cardiac ct scan Friday.........

8 a.m in Bournemouth .To eat or not to eat that is the question ...........the form only seems to mention caffeine, no alcohol ,tea,coffee( gave up normal a...

8 a.m in Bournemouth .To eat or not to eat that is the question ...........the f...

Roony39

•8 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta..Reasons to take Wafarin for AF

https://youtu.be/zvk08PYiTvY

Steve112

•8 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta..AF improving symptoms

https://youtu.be/aoba4d1qVTg

Steve112

•8 years ago

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Hello.

I'm new and this is my first post. I'm 68 and retired. Ambulanced to A and E five moths ago: chest pain and tachycardia. AF diagnosed plus "mild" left...

I'm new and this is my first post. I'm 68 and retired. Ambulanced to A and E fi...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Ablation or not

Had A F permanant for a few years, Do you think its worth the risk of having a Ablation, had 2 cardiovertions only lasted about one hour, Been on amiodarone...

Had A F permanant for a few years, Do you think its worth the risk of having a A...

higgy52

•8 years ago

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Safe Nasal Decongestant

What nasal decongestants are safe to use for someone who has had AF? I am currently not taking anything except warfarin and prophylaxis with magnesium citrate,...

What nasal decongestants are safe to use for someone who has had AF? I am curren...

ILowe

•8 years ago

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Forgot to take my Xarelto :(

Had a bit of an iffy week this week however I take my meds RELIGIOUSLY...terrified not to, but just checking my Rivaroxaban (anticoagulant) I've noticed that...

Had a bit of an iffy week this week however I take my meds RELIGIOUSLY...terrifi...

Delle

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Health insurance following ablation

I am a new member this is my first postm I had an ablation 12 days ago and am having difficulty getting holiday insurance. Any advice?

I am a new member this is my first postm I had an ablation 12 days ago and am ...

Afcl

•8 years ago

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Bit of a dilemma

Recently I had a prolonged event of tachycardia, in all its types, but with occasional episodes of AF when, after about 3 hours of very uncomfortable fast AF,...

Recently I had a prolonged event of tachycardia, in all its types, but with occa...

mrsg46

•8 years ago

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Do you drink green tea?

Hi, everyone. I have a question about green tea. Ever since getting breast cancer a number of years ago, I have been drinking green tea in hopes that there...

Hi, everyone. I have a question about green tea. Ever since getting breast can...

barbara2

•8 years ago

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Big fillings coming up part 2!!

Unknown dentist in the practice was fab . Said he could get just the same level of anaesthesia with no adrenaline/epinephrine and did. I was in the chair for...

Unknown dentist in the practice was fab . Said he could get just the same level ...

Bagrat

•8 years ago

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Albation.

Can someone tell me Albation is please ? New to AF so don't know any much about anything . I'm feeling very stressed since I was diagnosed . I think its...

Can someone tell me Albation is please ? New to AF so don't know any much abou...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Pradaxa (Dabigatran)

Hi, I have had AF diognosed approx 20 years ago, having just turned 65 I have been put on the anticoagulant Pradaxa. Within a couple of weeks I experienced...

Hi, I have had AF diognosed approx 20 years ago, having just turned 65 I have be...

JohnHassall

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Persistent?

I still feel quite confused about paroxysmal/persistent/permanent. Diagnosed 3 years ago with paroxysmal and up until 3 or 4 weeks ago I would have an episode...

I still feel quite confused about paroxysmal/persistent/permanent. Diagnosed 3 y...

rothwell

•8 years ago

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TIA update

Had results of Doppler left artery 60percent blocked right 50percent one vein totaly and just to top it off I have gout all the tests I have had and this not...

Had results of Doppler left artery 60percent blocked right 50percent one vein to...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

11 Replies

important for anyone anti-coagulated

Hi All, We had our monthly support meeting at Epsom hospital tonight and heard from the Chief Pharmacist of our CCG that there have been serious instances of...

Hi All, We had our monthly support meeting at Epsom hospital tonight and heard ...

rosyG

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Cardiology Backlog - just for info!!

There was a letter in our local paper last week about a patient here on the Isle of Wight waiting for a cardiology appointment. On phoning to query why she had...

There was a letter in our local paper last week about a patient here on the Isle...

Wightbaby

•8 years ago

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Long awaited results!!!

Followers of my posts will recall that I was requesting a view last October, which I finally had, and also an echocardiogram in September. At last I have got...

Followers of my posts will recall that I was requesting a view last October, whi...

Wightbaby

•8 years ago

1 Reply

AF with a heart rate of 56 bpm

Hi all ive started in the last few days getting AF around the 50`s bpm when usually I get AF in the 80`s to 160`s bpm is this something anyone else experiences...

Hi all ive started in the last few days getting AF around the 50`s bpm when usua...

bushy2016

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Holiday insurance

Hi all my first post Do you have to declare AF on holiday insurance

Hazbil65

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Tooth extraction on Rivaroxaban - dentist won't do it!

Yesterday I went to my dentist with what I thought was a lost filling and was told sadly that I have an infected tooth and the options are extraction or root...

Yesterday I went to my dentist with what I thought was a lost filling and was to...

Buffafly

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Confused and worried

Hi my name is chris and i am 20. I have been suffering chest pains for about 2 years and upon seeing my GP he put it down to anxiety, he prescribed me 10mg of...

Hi my name is chris and i am 20. I have been suffering chest pains for about 2 y...

Chri5man96

•8 years ago

6 Replies

The bearded lady

Hi all, Here's a query which I could only make on a site with kind, understanding friends: being 75 means I rival father Christmas with beard and moustach -...

Hi all, Here's a query which I could only make on a site with kind, understandin...

Hidden

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for December 2016

C/V

Thankyou to all who supported and advised me after 24h tape showed a run of VT. It's good news...

What next?

Dumb and Dumber!

Helpful Videos

It's a lovely feeling

Not sure what's going on

Pre ablation Cardiac ct scan Friday.........

Dr Sanjay Gupta..Reasons to take Wafarin for AF

Dr Sanjay Gupta..AF improving symptoms

Hello.

Ablation or not

Safe Nasal Decongestant

Forgot to take my Xarelto :(

Health insurance following ablation

Bit of a dilemma

Do you drink green tea?

Big fillings coming up part 2!!

Albation.

Pradaxa (Dabigatran)

Persistent?

TIA update

important for anyone anti-coagulated

Cardiology Backlog - just for info!!

Long awaited results!!!

AF with a heart rate of 56 bpm

Holiday insurance

Tooth extraction on Rivaroxaban - dentist won't do it!

Confused and worried

The bearded lady

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