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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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South Staffordshire health care

I'm about to move from North Wales to South Staffordshire. I have a clinic appointment for next week, and am anticipating being given a date for an ablation -...

I'm about to move from North Wales to South Staffordshire. I have a clinic appoi...

WendyWu20

•7 years ago

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INR level Off the scale !!!

Good morning everyone, I have just returned from a lovely relaxing two week holiday in Lanzarote.I went for my INr check today, the machine was taking a long...

Good morning everyone, I have just returned from a lovely relaxing two week hol...

Bernie13

•7 years ago

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Breathlessness Bisoprolol

Hi everyone I started taking Bisoprolol a few weeks ago. I have my first appointment with the cardiologist in a few weeks time. I started on half a tablet of...

Hi everyone I started taking Bisoprolol a few weeks ago. I have my first appoint...

robert0148

•7 years ago

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Catheter Ablation

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/ablation/

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Coming off Bisoprolol

Hi, I have been taking Bisoprolol 1.25mg for only 9 days and it's the worst days of my life. The breathlessness and Palpatations are so bad that I contacted...

Hi, I have been taking Bisoprolol 1.25mg for only 9 days and it's the worst day...

Mandie4711

•7 years ago

35 Replies

Screening Strategies for Atrial Fibrillation

Arrhythmia Alliance CEO Trudie Lobban MBE has co-authored a new article for the National Institute for Health Research on screening strategies for AF. Follow...

Arrhythmia Alliance CEO Trudie Lobban MBE has co-authored a new article for the ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Lone Afib

What is Lone Afib and what if any medication do you take?

Slattery

•7 years ago

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Two months post ablation

It is now two months since my ablation and things are still good. Get ectopics most days but usually when I have been physically busy other than that I am in...

It is now two months since my ablation and things are still good. Get ectopics ...

Nanabrodie

•7 years ago

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A little apprehensive.

Just before Christmas I had a cryoblation for AF, the EP was very optimistic that it was successful. A month later I had 3 weeks of radiotherapy for breast...

Just before Christmas I had a cryoblation for AF, the EP was very optimistic tha...

Mo-ararat

•7 years ago

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Discharged by EP, but puzzled.

Dear All, 3 weeks ago, I had a DC cardioversion (first time). I was fine for about 3 hours - sinus rhythm - and was allowed to go home. However, in the taxi,...

Dear All, 3 weeks ago, I had a DC cardioversion (first time). I was fine for abo...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Hiatus Hernia causing PAF, would an operation help

Hi I am sure my Hiatus Hernia is one of the major triggers for my PAF , I have had the hernia for about 35 years , I am 75 When I eat too much , lie down ,...

Hi I am sure my Hiatus Hernia is one of the major triggers for my PAF , I have ...

airseating

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Different Alations

What is the difference between a RF Ablation and a AV ablation? I think I will be offered a AV ablation. I have a pacemaker fitted.

What is the difference between a RF Ablation and a AV ablation? I think I will b...

Junoesque

•7 years ago

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Permanent AF

I have been in permanent AF since last July. My GP once stated that permanent AF is easier to manage/experience than intermitant varieties but I can't seem to...

I have been in permanent AF since last July. My GP once stated that permanent AF...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Joint pain

Hi I have been taking Apixaban for 2 years now but have developed hip joint pain does anyone know if this could be caused by apixaban after this time

Hi I have been taking Apixaban for 2 years now but have developed hip joint pain...

Caradomben

•7 years ago

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2nd ablation day tomorrow.

Am having second ablation tomorrow this time an RF ablation. Told cardiac nurse who did pre assesment about sedation not working last time and she said to tell...

Am having second ablation tomorrow this time an RF ablation. Told cardiac nurse ...

Stephanie6637

•7 years ago

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sent two postsget sent

Just started using the forum. I sent two posts. I didn't think the first one was sent since I didn't confirm my email. I'm glad I find this site. Makes me...

Just started using the forum. I sent two posts. I didn't think the first one w...

lakebudd

•7 years ago

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Hi, I'm new here

I have had persistent a fib for about seven years. For three years I just given beta blocker and warfarin. I then saw an EP and had several cardioversions...

I have had persistent a fib for about seven years. For three years I just given...

lakebudd

•7 years ago

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Hi, I'm new here

I was in permanent a fib for over 3 years before being given a cardioversion. Dr told me chance of success was doubtful since I was in a fib so long, but I...

I was in permanent a fib for over 3 years before being given a cardioversion. D...

lakebudd

•7 years ago

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Bisoprolol side effects

I have been taking bisoprolol since 2015 under a couple of brand names and I experienced various side effects with them all until I discovered Cardicor. The...

I have been taking bisoprolol since 2015 under a couple of brand names and I exp...

Unome57

•7 years ago

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Insaneablate

I've now had three AF cardioablations at Texas Heart, the late Dr. Denton Cooley's brainchild in Houston, Texas. I've had two ablations in just the past six...

I've now had three AF cardioablations at Texas Heart, the late Dr. Denton Cooley...

detcord

•7 years ago

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Electrophysiologist in Oxford or London

I am not seeking an ablation but rather a general checkup re. my long term AF,perhaps an echo cardiogram,ECG and up date re. my 'dodgy' tricuspid valve. No...

I am not seeking an ablation but rather a general checkup re. my long term AF,p...

10gingercats

•7 years ago

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Kardia reading and Fitbit reading

My Kardia BPM reads 150, while my Fitbit reading reads 97. The Kardia tells me I am in possible AFIB. I had no idea that he Fitbit could give me such a wrong...

My Kardia BPM reads 150, while my Fitbit reading reads 97. The Kardia tells me I...

Slattery

•7 years ago

7 Replies

I'm confused!

I supposedly have Paroxysmal AF, and take Flecainide morning and night, and Metoprolol and Xarelto at night. My cardiologist is not good at explaining and...

I supposedly have Paroxysmal AF, and take Flecainide morning and night, and Meto...

Nanfranz

•7 years ago

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Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/home/ovc-20155291

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Nash and Notter !

An enjoyable lunch , good company and a useful exchange of information and advice . Thank you Jean xx Jean S .

An enjoyable lunch , good company and a useful exchange of information and advic...

GrannySmithgs5

•7 years ago

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Travel Insurance

I am feeling great. There is nothing of my health concerns to report since my Cryoablation 8 months ago. I decided it's time to take a trip and have booked...

I am feeling great. There is nothing of my health concerns to report since my C...

ultramarine

•7 years ago

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Afib Ablation and continued shortness of breath

Hi I was hoping for some feedback. I had an Afib Ablation 5 days ago. I am still having shortness of breath. Did other who have had this treatment experience...

Hi I was hoping for some feedback. I had an Afib Ablation 5 days ago. I am still...

Tonicrosby

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Hip replacement surgery

I am having a hip replaced on Thursday and wondered if anyone knew of evidence that a general anaesthetic might cause af to return. At present I am in sinus...

I am having a hip replaced on Thursday and wondered if anyone knew of evidence t...

TonyRands

•7 years ago

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Clarifying previous post re ELIQUIS AND XARELTO-- HOW DO YOU TEST THAT THEY ARE WORKING?

hi, again: i had a gastric bypass 18 years ago. Absorption of nutrients and meds is compromised. I have afib since 2007 and supposed to take an anticoagulant...

hi, again: i had a gastric bypass 18 years ago. Absorption of nutrients and med...

psage

•7 years ago

4 Replies

AFIB Resources for Patients

http://a-fib.com/the-warfarin-myth-a-quiz-about-foods-and-vitamin-k/

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2017

South Staffordshire health care

INR level Off the scale !!!

Breathlessness Bisoprolol

Catheter Ablation

Coming off Bisoprolol

Screening Strategies for Atrial Fibrillation

Lone Afib

Two months post ablation

A little apprehensive.

Discharged by EP, but puzzled.

Hiatus Hernia causing PAF, would an operation help

Different Alations

Permanent AF

Joint pain

2nd ablation day tomorrow.

sent two postsget sent

Hi, I'm new here

Hi, I'm new here

Bisoprolol side effects

Insaneablate

Electrophysiologist in Oxford or London

Kardia reading and Fitbit reading

I'm confused!

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones.

Nash and Notter !

Travel Insurance

Afib Ablation and continued shortness of breath

Hip replacement surgery

Clarifying previous post re ELIQUIS AND XARELTO-- HOW DO YOU TEST THAT THEY ARE WORKING?

AFIB Resources for Patients

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