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First ablation in left hand side. Petrified

Hi all, I'm new here and after advice please. 2 years ago I had ablation RHS for SVT. It worked so well until 6 months ago when I started to feel faint...

Hi all, I'm new here and after advice please. 2 years ago I had ablation RHS f...

Catcam35

•7 years ago

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Exercise and Chronotropic Incompetency

Hi, I am a RN with Chronotropic incompetency. Diagnosed 3 years ago. I have a Biotronic pacemaker and am very active. I do cardio 4 days a week and strength...

Hi, I am a RN with Chronotropic incompetency. Diagnosed 3 years ago. I have a Bi...

smhenesy

•7 years ago

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Two weeks into magnesium Taurate and thought I cracked it but......

I was over the moon been 2 weeks on magnesium Taurate and my ectopics seem to diminish enormously today out of the blue after a meal which was salmon and vegs...

I was over the moon been 2 weeks on magnesium Taurate and my ectopics seem to di...

Spartan66

•7 years ago

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Three ablations?

Hi all, Looking for some advice, I have been offered a third RF Ablation and have 6 months to make a decision and was wondering if anyone else has had three...

Hi all, Looking for some advice, I have been offered a third RF Ablation and ha...

SVTSophie

•7 years ago

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Advice

I've been suffering from Etopic beats and mild AF for the last 5 years, lately its been getting worse and after a ECG and blood tests and a visit to the...

I've been suffering from Etopic beats and mild AF for the last 5 years, lately i...

Nickyn00

•7 years ago

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Amiodarone

I am taking amiodarone 200mg twice a day. I just started a few days ago for afib. Since starting the medication i have developed a swollen left thyroid gland...

I am taking amiodarone 200mg twice a day. I just started a few days ago for afib...

Angeloram

•7 years ago

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Clopidogrel

Was in hospital three weeks ago for chest infection but my tropolin levels were high and I was told I had had an mi. Angiogram didn't show anything so was put...

Was in hospital three weeks ago for chest infection but my tropolin levels were ...

Dancingmaid

•7 years ago

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Cardioversion

Good afternoon everyone. I'm now 9 weeks post 2nd ablation and had my third post ablation cardio version yesterday. My question - is there a limit to how many...

Good afternoon everyone. I'm now 9 weeks post 2nd ablation and had my third post...

Stinky1953

•7 years ago

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A funny thing happened when I stopped my Beta blocker.

Hi all, first time post. I had an ablation for AF late last December. While I was free of any arrhythmias for the first week, I soon developed a lot of PVCs...

Hi all, first time post. I had an ablation for AF late last December. While I ...

Cyclebloke

•7 years ago

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A little advice please

Hi, this is the first time I have posted on this site. I was waiting until after I have seen the cardiologist, so that I know what type of Afib I have? I seem...

Hi, this is the first time I have posted on this site. I was waiting until after...

Chryseliz

•7 years ago

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A little knowledge

I've been mentioning to my cardiologist for ages that my digestive system seems to be linked to my af/heart failure as I get periods, two or three times a...

I've been mentioning to my cardiologist for ages that my digestive system seems ...

P0rtnahapp1e

•7 years ago

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Attacks of AF

Hi since it has been very warm has anyone had more Attacks than normal? since it has been humid as well I have had 3 Attacks in 3 days, :-( wondered if it...

Hi since it has been very warm has anyone had more Attacks than normal? since...

suzytoshoes

•7 years ago

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First time persistent AF - what should I expect?

I was hospitalised at the beginning of the month and am now on meds (bisoprolol, digoxin and Xarelto). My resting HR is about 90 but races when I do the most...

I was hospitalised at the beginning of the month and am now on meds (bisoprolol,...

Marjolaine

•7 years ago

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Ramipril

I'm wondering if anyone uses Ramipril and how they are getting on with it. The side effects don't sound that good. My EP tells me that the worst effects should...

I'm wondering if anyone uses Ramipril and how they are getting on with it. The s...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Pace and Ablate in 5 weeks time.

After a lot of discussion and analysis I have decided to go for a cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) (Pace and Ablate with an extra wire). CRT...

After a lot of discussion and analysis I have decided to go for a cardiac resync...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Terminology....

Hi all, Just received my notes after my cardio version and don't understand what 2 things mean so can someone please help.. 130bmp flutter 2:1 conduction...

Hi all, Just received my notes after my cardio version and don't understand wha...

booboo73

•7 years ago

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Every day is different, but my routine is the same

Some days my heart is solid as a rock and I don't have any palpitations, AF, or indeed anything unusual coming from my chest. Other days, I just have to look...

Some days my heart is solid as a rock and I don't have any palpitations, AF, or ...

Pikaia

•7 years ago

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Apixaban allergy reactions

Was put on apixaban 5 mgm twice a day post TIA mid March; OK at first but developed hives with much scratching. As older than 80, got GP to reduce dosage to...

Was put on apixaban 5 mgm twice a day post TIA mid March; OK at first but devel...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Thanks for yesterday's advice

Thanks Jeanjeanie,Meadfoot and Bob Sitting with now obligatory glass of water, you were right I needed hydrating,faint and dizzy spells gone hope it lasts. I...

Thanks Jeanjeanie,Meadfoot and Bob Sitting with now obligatory glass of water, ...

Fastbeat

•7 years ago

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Heartburn

I am now 5 weeks post ablation an so far so good. Fingers still crossed though. All good except since the ablation, I now get really bad heartburn, mostly on...

I am now 5 weeks post ablation an so far so good. Fingers still crossed though. ...

millie-becca-187

•7 years ago

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Norpace for vagal atrial fibrillation

I was prescribed today Norpace 100mg. I am very suprise because I hardly hear about this medication on this forum.

I was prescribed today Norpace 100mg. I am very suprise because I hardly hear ab...

Choroba13

•7 years ago

15 Replies

2nd af attack

Hi I am 33 and have recently been diognosed with af but it only seems to happen in the early hours of the morning.. it is all new to new as I had my second...

Hi I am 33 and have recently been diognosed with af but it only seems to happen ...

Benji20k

•7 years ago

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Heart Rate Bradycardia/Tachycardia

I was diagnosed with Sinus Bradycardia in 2012, with a HR of 55, I was hospitalized for 16b days, with drops to the 30's. History of heart murmur diagnosed as...

I was diagnosed with Sinus Bradycardia in 2012, with a HR of 55, I was hospitali...

CDobay

•7 years ago

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Bradycardia and tachycardia

heart rate in 40's and 50's with some over 100bmp. Had echo, do have slight regurgitation, stress test showed drop in PB, and drop in HR, 30 day event monitor...

heart rate in 40's and 50's with some over 100bmp. Had echo, do have slight regu...

CDobay

•7 years ago

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Amiodarone

I was put on amiodarone in the hospital after SVT (super ventricular tachycardia). I titered down to 200mg daily after.infusions and 400mg daily. I am on...

I was put on amiodarone in the hospital after SVT (super ventricular tachycardia...

leahkushner

•7 years ago

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Pace and Ablate Candidatency

I have my appointment with the EP tomorrow. I think my drug option is fairly limited and my AF has broken through the Amiodarone. Currently my QOL is limited....

I have my appointment with the EP tomorrow. I think my drug option is fairly lim...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Finally out of the bed

Since I came home I have pretty much been in the bed. Today I moved out o the couch. I can't say how my day will go because I moved just right last night for...

Since I came home I have pretty much been in the bed. Today I moved out o the co...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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?symptoms is it post ablation or phrenic nerve damage

I am feeling awful today.I don't seem to be able to walk many steps,and if trying to go upstairs have to quickly sit on stair feeling very faint & dizzy.My...

I am feeling awful today.I don't seem to be able to walk many steps,and if tryin...

Fastbeat

•7 years ago

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Reaction

I have just started taking chelates magnesium 200mg per day. I am on wolverine does anyone know if it reacts. I have looked it up on google but there is no...

I have just started taking chelates magnesium 200mg per day. I am on wolverine d...

Junoesque

•7 years ago

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Can anyone suggest a natural remedy for my hay fever? It's driving me mad!

My hay fever is awful this year and I'm not even in hot and sunny England but much less hot and sunny Scotland! I don't want to aggravate my AF with...

My hay fever is awful this year and I'm not even in hot and sunny England but mu...

blackcat123

•7 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2017

First ablation in left hand side. Petrified

Exercise and Chronotropic Incompetency

Two weeks into magnesium Taurate and thought I cracked it but......

Three ablations?

Advice

Amiodarone

Clopidogrel

Cardioversion

A funny thing happened when I stopped my Beta blocker.

A little advice please

A little knowledge

Attacks of AF

First time persistent AF - what should I expect?

Ramipril

Pace and Ablate in 5 weeks time.

Terminology....

Every day is different, but my routine is the same

Apixaban allergy reactions

Thanks for yesterday's advice

Heartburn

Norpace for vagal atrial fibrillation

2nd af attack

Heart Rate Bradycardia/Tachycardia

Bradycardia and tachycardia

Amiodarone

Pace and Ablate Candidatency

Finally out of the bed

?symptoms is it post ablation or phrenic nerve damage

Reaction

Can anyone suggest a natural remedy for my hay fever? It's driving me mad!

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