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Considerably reduced risk of stroke and death following ablation

Two very interesting reports on the effect of AF ablation: 1. Stroke rates before and after ablation of atrial fibrillation and in propensity-matched controls...

Two very interesting reports on the effect of AF ablation: 1. Stroke rates befor...

MarkS

•7 years ago

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Travelling post ablation

Hi, I'm keen to go on an overseas holiday this summer but wondered if that's too soon after my ablation which took place last week. I am concerned about any...

Hi, I'm keen to go on an overseas holiday this summer but wondered if that's too...

JaneN40

•7 years ago

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Wired for NSR hopefully

Well, 24 weeks on from the ablation and now wired with 48 hour holter. Hoping for NSR throughout including during and after a ride and run (encouraged by my...

Well, 24 weeks on from the ablation and now wired with 48 hour holter. Hoping fo...

Curlychriscoach

•7 years ago

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Cialis caused A flutter to come back?

Had A flutter ablation in Feb.. Was doing great then about a week ago started taking Cialis 5 mg daily for BPH . Dang A flutter came back with a vengence....

Had A flutter ablation in Feb.. Was doing great then about a week ago started ta...

jsanta

•7 years ago

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Warfarin self testing use of Coaguchek

I am considering buying a Coaguchek INRange - does anyone have any experience of this device and how practical it is to use ?

I am considering buying a Coaguchek INRange - does anyone have any experience of...

Bounder

•7 years ago

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VAGAL NERVE DAMAGE - JUN 16

Hi Guys, Need your help. I may have suffered vagal nerve damage during my Cryoablation at St Barts in Jun 16. My EP cannot ruled it out. I continue to suffer...

Hi Guys, Need your help. I may have suffered vagal nerve damage during my Cryoab...

Barry24

•7 years ago

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Correlation Pulse Rate and Oxygen requirement

My pulse rate is generally between 52-58. Is is safe for me to go to high altitude areas at heights of over 14,000 feet where the oxygen is less and all...

My pulse rate is generally between 52-58. Is is safe for me to go to high altitu...

RaenderKukreja

•7 years ago

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BP and Pulse Rate co-relation

My Systolic BP is usually between 110 to 150 and diastolic between 60 to 70 Generally it is 130/60 or 140/66 Is this High BP ? when the diastolic is always...

My Systolic BP is usually between 110 to 150 and diastolic between 60 to 70 Gene...

RaenderKukreja

•7 years ago

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Amioderone or not?

My second ablation for persistent AF is due in early September. Been in AF 24/7 for 3 weeks now. Feeling a bit desperate. I have been offered a cardioversion...

My second ablation for persistent AF is due in early September. Been in AF 24/7 ...

Coco51

•7 years ago

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Dizzynes

Noone seems to mention dizzyness. I can tolorate the bumping and intermittant breathlessness but this dizzyness and feeling off balance whenever i walk is...

Noone seems to mention dizzyness. I can tolorate the bumping and intermittant br...

groesclose

•7 years ago

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Pill in the pocket

I have been prescribed Flecanide as PIP I am unsure how to take this Is it just when I get a rapid irregular pulse or any breakthrough symptom Thanks

I have been prescribed Flecanide as PIP I am unsure how to take this Is it just ...

Von19

•7 years ago

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Loud music and pacemakers.

I was at a gig this evening and the volume was high enough for me to feel the bass resonate in my chest. Could my pacemaker be affected by the vibrations?

I was at a gig this evening and the volume was high enough for me to feel the b...

rabbithutch

•7 years ago

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2 questions: Heart ache and aching joints and muscles

Hi guys, I'm a 48 year old who has recently been diagnosed as having Lone paroxysmal Afib due to not having any of the known causes such as heart disease,...

Hi guys, I'm a 48 year old who has recently been diagnosed as having Lone parox...

Jase999

•7 years ago

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AFIB being triggered by food

My AFIB episodes always occur at night after eating. It actually occurred just once during the day but also after eating a heavy lunch. Used to think it was...

My AFIB episodes always occur at night after eating. It actually occurred just o...

swisslegend

•7 years ago

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New here

Getting concerned about frequency of AFIB.

swisslegend

•7 years ago

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Nattokinase

Can anyone tell me what is the best brand on Nattokinase to buy and how many mg to take a day?

Can anyone tell me what is the best brand on Nattokinase to buy and how many mg ...

Slattery

•7 years ago

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A pattern emerging

So I'm currently on my 2 night shifts of my shift pattern and I've noticed that I'm getting a large number of ectopics when I come home at 6:am and lay in...

So I'm currently on my 2 night shifts of my shift pattern and I've noticed that ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Hello

I have suffered atrial fib since 2004. I'm now 40 years old and I'm having a hard time dealing will all of this. There isn't many people I can talk to about...

I have suffered atrial fib since 2004. I'm now 40 years old and I'm having a har...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Af struggle

I have been on the rollercoaster ride of afib since 2004. I was at work and went into cardiac arrest. It took four people doing CPR for 28 minutes to revive...

I have been on the rollercoaster ride of afib since 2004. I was at work and went...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Ablation no. 2!

Having had one ablation 8 months ago you'd think the second would have been a piece of cake .... Oh boy! It was one of the worst experiences I've ever had....

Having had one ablation 8 months ago you'd think the second would have been a pi...

millie-becca-187

•7 years ago

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Does bisoprilol stop me from having AF episodes?

Hi,, I was diagnosed three weeks ago with proxysmal AF.. At A&E I was given an extra 2.5 bisoprilol, so now I'm on 5mg a day. I've been taken off junior...

Hi,, I was diagnosed three weeks ago with proxysmal AF.. At A&E I was given an ...

jillgloucester

•7 years ago

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Return of AF feeling so down.

I had second ablation last August and apart from two AF episodes in the first few months have been fine. Slowly came off all medication (except Apixaban) and...

I had second ablation last August and apart from two AF episodes in the first fe...

blackcat123

•7 years ago

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Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

AF Association has a place in the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon! If you are interested in taking part, and feel you can raise at least £1200, please visit...

AF Association has a place in the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon! If you are ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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3 options given by cardiologist

Hi all, I had a cardioversion in April it was successful for 8 days then I went back into AF. I have just seen a cardiologist for a follow up consultation and...

Hi all, I had a cardioversion in April it was successful for 8 days then I went ...

Ad1980

•7 years ago

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Previous stroke with abate and pace.

I read the opinions and results regarding ablate and pace with interest. However i wonder if there is anyone out there who has had a stroke and has gone on to...

I read the opinions and results regarding ablate and pace with interest. However...

groesclose

•7 years ago

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The earlier post printed out...sorry..post from phone yesterday...so unable to do this!

Findings from a large, community-based study show that antithrombotic therapy doesn't decrease low-risk atrial fibrillation patients' risk of suffering a...

Findings from a large, community-based study show that antithrombotic therapy do...

Delle

•7 years ago

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Harefield support group

Yet another supreme couple of hours at Harefield last evening. I came away so positive and keen to put into practice some of the many suggestions. Many...

Yet another supreme couple of hours at Harefield last evening. I came away so p...

Enjoy

•7 years ago

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150 mg Pradaxa vs 75mg

I have been taking 75mg Pradaxa twice a day since I was diagnosed with A Fib 2 years ago and at my yearly check up with my EP he said I should be on 150mg...

I have been taking 75mg Pradaxa twice a day since I was diagnosed with A Fib 2 y...

Flaka

•7 years ago

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Adverse interactions of herbal supplements and (heart) prescription drugs (Mayo Clinic)

Hello all This article may be of some interest. Although playing its own harp, the clinic does have a good reputation. The link is pasted below J (-:...

Hello all This article may be of some interest. Although playing its own harp...

Globe-J

•7 years ago

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Aspirin linked to higher bleeding and death risk in the elderly.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-4601618/Aspirin-linked-higher-risk-bleeding-elderly.html Much in the article that BobD will comment on.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-4601618/Aspirin-linked-higher-r...

seasider18

•7 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2017

Considerably reduced risk of stroke and death following ablation

Travelling post ablation

Wired for NSR hopefully

Cialis caused A flutter to come back?

Warfarin self testing use of Coaguchek

VAGAL NERVE DAMAGE - JUN 16

Correlation Pulse Rate and Oxygen requirement

BP and Pulse Rate co-relation

Amioderone or not?

Dizzynes

Pill in the pocket

Loud music and pacemakers.

2 questions: Heart ache and aching joints and muscles

AFIB being triggered by food

New here

Nattokinase

A pattern emerging

Hello

Af struggle

Ablation no. 2!

Does bisoprilol stop me from having AF episodes?

Return of AF feeling so down.

Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

3 options given by cardiologist

Previous stroke with abate and pace.

The earlier post printed out...sorry..post from phone yesterday...so unable to do this!

Harefield support group

150 mg Pradaxa vs 75mg

Adverse interactions of herbal supplements and (heart) prescription drugs (Mayo Clinic)

Aspirin linked to higher bleeding and death risk in the elderly.

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