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Hypnosis

Has anyone tried hypnosis to control their AF. I was talking to a hypnotherapist this evening who tells me its possible to control heart rhythm with hypnosis.

Has anyone tried hypnosis to control their AF. I was talking to a hypnotherapist...

Stinky1953

•7 years ago

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Appreciate feedback

Thanks for information and support. I am learning from everyone. I am wondering if it's best to just go on with movements as high/low heart rates remain only...

Thanks for information and support. I am learning from everyone. I am wonderin...

MAC4

•7 years ago

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Citalopram and afib

Hi all, I'm going to be talking to my doc about this too, but I also wanted to see if anyone has experience or an opinion with this. I have anxiety and panic...

Hi all, I'm going to be talking to my doc about this too, but I also wanted to ...

T_costa

•7 years ago

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I'm new here, so help me find my way.

I had a pacemaker implant surgery done on April 21. The follow-up consultation with my Doctor and the cardiac technician went very well, and I'm feeling fine...

I had a pacemaker implant surgery done on April 21. The follow-up consultation w...

Thanabalan

•7 years ago

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Alivecor Kardia device [Solved]

Hi everyone. I have only had my Kardia a for few days, and already the gloss has gone off it. Perhaps I panicked a bit after my first major AF incident, but...

Hi everyone. I have only had my Kardia a for few days, and already the gloss ha...

momist

•7 years ago

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Risk of bleed test

I'm aware that anti coagulants should be assessed against the likelihood of bleeding. I'm aware of all the various stroke risk tests but how is the risk of...

I'm aware that anti coagulants should be assessed against the likelihood of blee...

northernsoul1

•7 years ago

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Ablation day 3

Not much to say really. Heart makes an occasional jump, particularly when I'm tired. Nothing compared to what it was. Plenty of energy, but have to be careful...

Not much to say really. Heart makes an occasional jump, particularly when I'm ti...

Paddinton

•7 years ago

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Post ablation HR

Resting HR remains mostly from high 50s to 69s unless I move around--even walking in slow motion causes a spike mostly to 120s - 130s but today up to 200....

Resting HR remains mostly from high 50s to 69s unless I move around--even walkin...

MAC4

•7 years ago

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Post ablation HR

Had ablation 5 weeks ago and experience HR for a minute or so that is very high or very low (up to 200 and 38 today). This usually occurs when I move around....

Had ablation 5 weeks ago and experience HR for a minute or so that is very high ...

MAC4

•7 years ago

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ATRIA Risk Score

I am confused , the Atria score tells me I am at low risk of stroke, the Chad score tells me I am at medium rick. Which system do I follow?

I am confused , the Atria score tells me I am at low risk of stroke, the Chad sc...

Slattery

•7 years ago

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Liverpool AF Support Group 20 May 2017

Please note that the above event has been postponed due to unforeseen cinrcumstances. We will let you know when a new date has been booked.

Please note that the above event has been postponed due to unforeseen cinrcumsta...

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•7 years ago

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Two weeks post ablation

It has now been two weeks since my ablation and one week since the cardioversion and being on amiodorone. Everyone on here is absolutely right about the...

It has now been two weeks since my ablation and one week since the cardioversion...

Ashburton51

•7 years ago

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Ablation Day 2

Heart feels MUCH better (well actually, I generally don't notice it at all, which is much better). Have to careful not to do too much and risk opening the...

Heart feels MUCH better (well actually, I generally don't notice it at all, whic...

Paddinton

•7 years ago

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Alivecor problems

Hi, I know some of you have an alivecor and it's been a good indicator for me to record my AF and send to my GP/Cardiologist. I had an episode yesterday and...

Hi, I know some of you have an alivecor and it's been a good indicator for me to...

shirljo

•7 years ago

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Anticoagulation

I was being seen by the nurse at my doctor's today and she said there had been a new directive for everyone with a chads score of 1 and above to be offered...

I was being seen by the nurse at my doctor's today and she said there had been a...

Kiwi2

•7 years ago

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Any suggestion

I am really nervous and unsure how to proceed. The ep and cardio think i am a suitable candidate for pace and ablate strategy. I had a stroke 5 years ago and...

I am really nervous and unsure how to proceed. The ep and cardio think i am a su...

groesclose

•7 years ago

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This might cheer you up .....

.... it did me. Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's...

.... it did me. Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong ...

CaroleF

•7 years ago

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13 Days Post Ablation

Since last Friday my HR has been fluctuating between 80 and 110 (normal for me is 50). I've been to A&E and been seen by cardiology team and have been assured...

Since last Friday my HR has been fluctuating between 80 and 110 (normal for me i...

Stinky1953

•7 years ago

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Cardioversion didn't last two days

Metalmich Hi , my husband had a cardioversion on Tuesday. (the first one he has had after being diagnosed with AF in April ) The cardiologist told him to...

Metalmich Hi , my husband had a cardioversion on Tuesday. (the first one he has ...

Metalmich

•7 years ago

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Continue taking anticoagulants after Successful Ablation?

I have have read that some doctors think you should continue taking anticoagulants after a successful Ablation. I thought one of the reasons for an Ablation...

I have have read that some doctors think you should continue taking anticoagulan...

Slattery

•7 years ago

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New to AF

Hello - I'm in need of a little guidance as I've just been diagnosed with AF and I'm being told a few different things and just wanted to see if anyone else...

Hello - I'm in need of a little guidance as I've just been diagnosed with AF and...

Matt40

•7 years ago

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3 weeks post cryoablation

Have had a busy week so far, birthday lunch on Tuesday and Physio for my back on Wednesday (yesterday) today Thursday have woke with muzzy dizzy head and...

Have had a busy week so far, birthday lunch on Tuesday and Physio for my back on...

Nanabrodie

•7 years ago

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Very new to this - so what next?

Hello all, I’ve been reading with great interest the posts on the forum and find them very useful - especially from people with similar experiences and...

Hello all, I’ve been reading with great interest the posts on the forum and find...

Gezp

•7 years ago

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ABLATION update

Day 1 woke up feeling full of energy, which makes a nice change. Had to be careful of course because of the scar though. Seemed to run out about 11am. 100 mile...

Day 1 woke up feeling full of energy, which makes a nice change. Had to be caref...

Paddinton

•7 years ago

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2 weeks post ablation

Well 2 weeks and it is so true that the healing process takes time. Taking high dose lansaprazole because of problems swallowing and pain in between my...

Well 2 weeks and it is so true that the healing process takes time. Taking high ...

Abfab59

•7 years ago

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Ablation and Anesthetics - confused of Wiltshire

Hi, can anyone explain under what circumstances ablation procedures are performed under general anesthesia? I'm pretty sure I'm going to have the procedure...

Hi, can anyone explain under what circumstances ablation procedures are performe...

Tractorman

•7 years ago

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Hair loss with anticoagulants

I a concerned with hair that anticoagulants can cause. Is one anticoagulant better than another when it comes to hair loss?

I a concerned with hair that anticoagulants can cause. Is one anticoagulant bett...

Slattery

•7 years ago

12 Replies

all clear

hi everyone its been awhile since i have posted anything on here just letting you know that i saw my cardiologist last week and he has given me the all clear i...

hi everyone its been awhile since i have posted anything on here just letting yo...

bambi57

•7 years ago

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Yearly EP visit yesterday

Went to see my EP yesterday, had an echocardiogram and an ECG before seeing him. Last year the result of my echo was mild to moderate valve leakage, this year...

Went to see my EP yesterday, had an echocardiogram and an ECG before seeing him....

gemsmum

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Anticoagulants

What anticoagulants have the least side effects?

Slattery

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2017

Hypnosis

Appreciate feedback

Citalopram and afib

I'm new here, so help me find my way.

Alivecor Kardia device [Solved]

Risk of bleed test

Ablation day 3

Post ablation HR

Post ablation HR

ATRIA Risk Score

Liverpool AF Support Group 20 May 2017

Two weeks post ablation

Ablation Day 2

Alivecor problems

Anticoagulation

Any suggestion

This might cheer you up .....

13 Days Post Ablation

Cardioversion didn't last two days

Continue taking anticoagulants after Successful Ablation?

New to AF

3 weeks post cryoablation

Very new to this - so what next?

ABLATION update

2 weeks post ablation

Ablation and Anesthetics - confused of Wiltshire

Hair loss with anticoagulants

all clear

Yearly EP visit yesterday

Anticoagulants

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