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AF and a&e

Hi all, went into AF at around 4.30 UK time At 5.30 took 2.5mg of bisoprosol and 300mg of flecaninde as suggested by EP as pill in the pocket solution. I have...

Hi all, went into AF at around 4.30 UK time At 5.30 took 2.5mg of bisoprosol and...

Andyt36

•7 years ago

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6 weeks post ablation, still tired as heck.

Still fatigued, short energy, get tired real fast, out of breath here and there. Get some minor chest pain. When am I supposed to feel better? I get to work,...

Still fatigued, short energy, get tired real fast, out of breath here and there....

Makaveli818

•7 years ago

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Vagal Tone & AF

Evening guys, hope this finds you AF free. As many of you know, I have had AF for some 10+'years, had 2 ablations and many, many episodes lasting from a few...

Evening guys, hope this finds you AF free. As many of you know, I have had AF fo...

CDreamer

•7 years ago

12 Replies

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Flecainide: Pill in the pocket!

Has anyone experienced a blood rush to the head after taking up to the maximum dose of 300mg of Flecainide ( within 12 hours) to promote a return to sinus...

Has anyone experienced a blood rush to the head after taking up to the maximum d...

F-M-C-MM

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Night Time

So for the last 3 nights in a row I have had palpitations before bed. Have waken up to use the bathroom and had afib for an average of 30 min. I am taking...

So for the last 3 nights in a row I have had palpitations before bed. Have waken...

cujos

•7 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta..The 4 types of heart palpitations

https://youtu.be/dzK0eGOeIDQ

Steve112

•7 years ago

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Ganglia ablation in Vagally-Mediated AFIB

Hello, I had Vagally-Mediated AFIB every 10 days or so. Each episode was triggered by onset of stomach indigestion (I have functional dyspepsia). I had PVI...

Hello, I had Vagally-Mediated AFIB every 10 days or so. Each episode was trigger...

giitus

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Anybody use apixaban 5 mg?

Hi guys, started using apixaban 5mg yesterday and today ive had some serious thumping in my chest, anybody had experience in this? Ive been prescribed this as...

Hi guys, started using apixaban 5mg yesterday and today ive had some serious thu...

AFib-ollie

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Shaking

Hi everyone, I just had the most peculiar experience, and wonder if anyone else has had the same happening to them.Had been in AF since last night. Sitting...

Hi everyone, I just had the most peculiar experience, and wonder if anyone else ...

Rienij70

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Dronedarone

I have had paroxysmal AF now for 3 years and have recently had my meds changed to Dronedarone and Apixiban. So far I have been fine but its early days so...

I have had paroxysmal AF now for 3 years and have recently had my meds changed t...

jenna1121949

•7 years ago

4 Replies

10 Highlights from the 10th Annual Western AF Symposium

Dr. John Mandrola has written another interesting summary which is only one of the many that he has written. In addition to this article, there are many...

Dr. John Mandrola has written another interesting summary which is only one of t...

EngMac

•7 years ago

6 Replies

SVT now

After my unstable AF following D&V in Feb things got worse with AF almost every night so not controlled on beta blockers. Then different symptoms with AliveCor...

After my unstable AF following D&V in Feb things got worse with AF almost every ...

pattiannj

•7 years ago

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Blurred vision and ablation?

Morning, So, its 6 weeks post ablation and i am doing well, just odd ectopic beats. I tried an exercise class on Saturday which was much faster than i had...

Morning, So, its 6 weeks post ablation and i am doing well, just odd ectopic be...

rosie321

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Cardioversion before ablation?

Yesterday, March 7, after waiting 43 days, my cardiologist appointment materialised. The result was a DEPRESSING experience. I must have a cardioversion...

Yesterday, March 7, after waiting 43 days, my cardiologist appointment materiali...

cuore

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Acupuncture

Has anyone tried acupuncture to cure their AF?

Stinky1953

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Support group

Is there an AF support group at Morriston hospital Swansea.

A-U-B-Y

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Painkillers with Pradaxa

Hi, I'm trying to google what painkillers are safe to take with Pradaxa. All I'm seeing is what not to take, then only one drug, which I've never heard of is...

Hi, I'm trying to google what painkillers are safe to take with Pradaxa. All I'm...

YannyD

•7 years ago

13 Replies

post ablation

hello ,my husband had his ablation monday and is pretty good apart from an episode of what he describes as flashing lines and distorted vision which lasted...

hello ,my husband had his ablation monday and is pretty good apart from an episo...

marychris

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Hybrid ablation getting closer

I posted on monday about being selected for a hybrid ablation clinical trial at the northern general, Sheffield, to start in 6 - 8 weeks. Thanks to all who...

I posted on monday about being selected for a hybrid ablation clinical trial at ...

johnMiosh

•7 years ago

12 Replies

ECG INTERPRETED

I have some twelve lead ECGs that I would like to have read professionally does anyone know if this is possible.

I have some twelve lead ECGs that I would like to have read professionally does ...

souljacs4

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Large Left Atrium Risk

I'm aware I should ask my GP this, and will, but thought I'd ask if anybody here has experienced this with not so frequent paroxysmal AF. When I was first...

I'm aware I should ask my GP this, and will, but thought I'd ask if anybody here...

Alan_G

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Nosh and Natter Newton Abbot

Just a reminder that the date for this AF get-together is this Friday 10th March at 12.30pm at The Barn Owl, Kingskerswell, which is just outside of Newton...

Just a reminder that the date for this AF get-together is this Friday 10th March...

jeanjeannie50

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Driving whilst taking Amiodarone

Can anyone tell me if I am allowed to drive if I'm prescribed amiodarone? I'm waiting to find out if if I have WPW Syndrome which is a particular type of AF. I...

Can anyone tell me if I am allowed to drive if I'm prescribed amiodarone? I'm wa...

Tractorman

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Coffee cravings seem to be over!

I had an ablation on 20 Jan and some time since then I have stopped enjoying coffee. I used to drink 2 cups a day and no more. And also crave these two cups....

I had an ablation on 20 Jan and some time since then I have stopped enjoying cof...

Jonathan_C

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Enlarged atrium and AF

I have been told, following echo, that I have an enlarged left atrium. My AF has been constant for past 3 months with bpm between 100 and 120. I am 4 weeks...

I have been told, following echo, that I have an enlarged left atrium. My AF has...

amyrosie

•7 years ago

28 Replies

Odd ecg

Hi all, I was cardioverted last friday ive now got this odd ecg showing af

bushy2016

•7 years ago

7 Replies

New to this site and new with AFib

Hi, I'm new here as well as new with AFib. I'm still confused by this issue and still have so much to learn. I'm currently on Pradaxa and CardizemCd. For the...

Hi, I'm new here as well as new with AFib. I'm still confused by this issue and ...

DenyceMarieF

•7 years ago

6 Replies

2 months and 3 days after cyro ablation and still having turns

Hi I know its not my 3 months up yet but having more frequent lightheaded turns followed by fast heart rate. It's making me a bit nervous as keep thinking I'm...

Hi I know its not my 3 months up yet but having more frequent lightheaded turns ...

Elsieclarke

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Post ablation update

Had ablation early September last year and have been doing great. I have reduced my Bisoprolol from 5 to 2.5mg per day a month ago as per docs instructions to...

Had ablation early September last year and have been doing great. I have reduce...

Lindabob

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Very interesting article

Hi all Just wanted to share this very interesting article i just read from a great cardiologist in America. He is so postive and truthful We need more...

Hi all Just wanted to share this very interesting article i just read from a...

Jamila123

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2017

AF and a&e

6 weeks post ablation, still tired as heck.

Vagal Tone & AF

Flecainide: Pill in the pocket!

Night Time

Dr Sanjay Gupta..The 4 types of heart palpitations

Ganglia ablation in Vagally-Mediated AFIB

Anybody use apixaban 5 mg?

Shaking

Dronedarone

10 Highlights from the 10th Annual Western AF Symposium

SVT now

Blurred vision and ablation?

Cardioversion before ablation?

Acupuncture

Support group

Painkillers with Pradaxa

post ablation

Hybrid ablation getting closer

ECG INTERPRETED

Large Left Atrium Risk

Nosh and Natter Newton Abbot

Driving whilst taking Amiodarone

Coffee cravings seem to be over!

Enlarged atrium and AF

Odd ecg

New to this site and new with AFib

2 months and 3 days after cyro ablation and still having turns

Post ablation update

Very interesting article

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