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Nattokinase

Has anyone used nattokinase instead of pharmacological anticoagulant? If yes, then what did you experience? How did you measure efficacy (can you still use...

Has anyone used nattokinase instead of pharmacological anticoagulant? If yes, th...

tombeaux

•7 years ago

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UK NSR Benchmarks

In the U.S. the standard benchmark for what is considered a "successful" ablation is 6 months of sustained Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR). What is the NSR benchmark...

In the U.S. the standard benchmark for what is considered a "successful" ablatio...

tombeaux

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Natural Alternatives

Has anyone in these forums ever considered natural alternatives? It would seem that most default to ablations and pharmacological drugs to mitigate rhythm,...

Has anyone in these forums ever considered natural alternatives? It would seem t...

tombeaux

•7 years ago

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One day at a time

I have been doing far better that the last time I posted. My crying spells have drastically declined to the point I only cry when something good happens. The...

I have been doing far better that the last time I posted. My crying spells have ...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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A new war on heart deaths

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4787402/Blood-tests-chemists-7-million-undiagnosed.html I remember about thirty years ago my then GP stopped me in...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4787402/Blood-tests-chemists-7-million...

seasider18

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Life expectancy with AF

How dangerous is AF and what's the life expectancy?? I am a fit 66 year old and have been unwell for a month. After 24/7 monitor and 9,000 extra beats, my...

How dangerous is AF and what's the life expectancy?? I am a fit 66 year old and ...

ICARE2

•7 years ago

40 Replies

How long does breathlessness last

9 days since my cryoablation and I have been very breathless from immediately afterwards. I know this is quite common by reading other posts on here but can...

9 days since my cryoablation and I have been very breathless from immediately af...

Surreyhunni

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Update

Sorry I meant to say my situation was similar to Reedmans post in relation to persistant AF...Apologies. Cheers Roy

Sorry I meant to say my situation was similar to Reedmans post in relation to pe...

RoyM

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Things are changing for me too.

RoyM

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Heart of the matter

I am so grateful for all of your kind responses to my questions. I have another- it might sound strange, but I can only ask people who have been through our...

I am so grateful for all of your kind responses to my questions. I have another...

Clarajoan

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Hello, arthritis sufferer and take Warfarin for artificial heart valve

Hi, I'm Jeni, I have an artificial mitral heart valve and take Warfarin for the rest of my life due to that fact. I have suffered internal bleeding and was...

Hi, I'm Jeni, I have an artificial mitral heart valve and take Warfarin for the ...

JJPorter

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Asymptomatic but persistent/permanent AF now seems to have symptoms

Hi All, I haven't posted for ages,done plenty of lurking though! I've had AF (asymptomatic) for something over 6 years now, always felt a bit of a fraud when I...

Hi All, I haven't posted for ages,done plenty of lurking though! I've had AF (as...

reedman

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Devastating morning 😭

Nothing to do with AF but had the most devastating morning My beautiful, 6 year old Siamese cat had an aortic aneurysm early this morning One minute she was...

Nothing to do with AF but had the most devastating morning My beautiful, 6 year ...

Puddychops

•7 years ago

36 Replies

Calceos for the heart ???

Asking this question about my mum Her knee arthritis and back osteoporosis seems to be getting a lot worse, making walking even with a stick difficult I have...

Asking this question about my mum Her knee arthritis and back osteoporosis seems...

alrk

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Beta blockers and stopping taking them ?

Hi all Just looking for comments please. I have been taking the above with flecanide for suspected AF but I know my heart doesn't race it's just misses beats...

Hi all Just looking for comments please. I have been taking the above with flec...

Rocket1974

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Coronary artery bypass

Hi everybody, I am listed for a coronary bypass after an angiogram which showed three diseased vessels. Is bypass the right option and whats the benefit risks...

Hi everybody, I am listed for a coronary bypass after an angiogram which showed ...

Ven01

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Heart arythmia and quetiapine

Hi - I hadn't thought of this before but I've been diagnosed with svt - (sorry know this is after but it is a general question) does anyone know of a link...

Hi - I hadn't thought of this before but I've been diagnosed with svt - (sorry k...

eddieacorn

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Permanent AF Also

Hi Pollywaffle 10. I'm living in Perth WA also. My father had Permanent AF died at 90 from Pneumonia. Both of my brothers have Af I now have permanent Af...

Hi Pollywaffle 10. I'm living in Perth WA also. My father had Permanent AF died...

Robyncarmen

•7 years ago

14 Replies

heart rhythm

My heart has been doing dub dub dub instead of lub dub. does anyone have advice?

My heart has been doing dub dub dub instead of lub dub. does anyone have advice?...

Brodyfrye29

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Heart

A few days ago it felt like someone was squeezing my heart for a min. Has anyone had that happen before?

A few days ago it felt like someone was squeezing my heart for a min. Has anyone...

Brodyfrye29

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Pains in the heart

Ok.. anyone who has had an ablation: I had an ablation a week ago. Everything going fine until last night. I have a pain in my left breast. I have had it...

Ok.. anyone who has had an ablation: I had an ablation a week ago. Everything...

Clarajoan

•7 years ago

5 Replies

improving the chance of successful cardioversion

Hi all, I have had AF for approx. 9 months and am due to have my first DC cardioversion in a few weeks. I am taking amiodarone leading up to the procedure and...

Hi all, I have had AF for approx. 9 months and am due to have my first DC cardio...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Thank you for your kind support

I want to thank all the kind people who have posted such supportive and helpful comments. I am still coming to terms with this sudden and unexpected AF...

I want to thank all the kind people who have posted such supportive and helpful ...

Kelton42

•7 years ago

2 Replies

New pills

Hi all , in new on here so bare with me please ..I have had af for a few years now and had various pills and ops ..a few days ago I was put on Adizem 120mg ....

Hi all , in new on here so bare with me please ..I have had af for a few years n...

Betty57

•7 years ago

2 Replies

4 weeks post ablation

Had an up and down week.Sunday pm started with AF heart beat around 144 Went to bed early it was gone by morning.Tuesday my heart beat dropped back to 60's now...

Had an up and down week.Sunday pm started with AF heart beat around 144 Went to ...

Fastbeat

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Af vs atrial ectopic

Hi, Can someone tell me what the difference between an episode of repeated atrial ectopics and atrial fibrillation? Thanks

Hi, Can someone tell me what the difference between an episode of repeated atri...

patient1234568

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Eliquis and hair loss

Hi I'm 25 and recently broke my hip - I was given Eliquis to take but after 6 weeks I have severe hair thinning and my hair is now falling out more quickly and...

Hi I'm 25 and recently broke my hip - I was given Eliquis to take but after 6 we...

Fs13jfw

•7 years ago

48 Replies

wenxin keli

Previous contributors have written on this "Chinese patent medicine"..and I just read today this further research paper and thought I would add it to the fund...

Previous contributors have written on this "Chinese patent medicine"..and I just...

consul

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Information on Vagus Nerve

Just found this site with some good pointers about how to soothe vagus nerve...

CDreamer

•7 years ago

8 Replies

This and That about AF

My mother,sister,myself and now my 56yr old son have AF. Mum died at 87 after a series of strokes, she was fit and active until then. My sister is 73 was in...

My mother,sister,myself and now my 56yr old son have AF. Mum died at 87 after a ...

Pollywaffle10

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2017

Nattokinase

UK NSR Benchmarks

Natural Alternatives

One day at a time

A new war on heart deaths

Life expectancy with AF

How long does breathlessness last

Update

Things are changing for me too.

Heart of the matter

Hello, arthritis sufferer and take Warfarin for artificial heart valve

Asymptomatic but persistent/permanent AF now seems to have symptoms

Devastating morning 😭

Calceos for the heart ???

Beta blockers and stopping taking them ?

Coronary artery bypass

Heart arythmia and quetiapine

Permanent AF Also

heart rhythm

Heart

Pains in the heart

improving the chance of successful cardioversion

Thank you for your kind support

New pills

4 weeks post ablation

Af vs atrial ectopic

Eliquis and hair loss

wenxin keli

Information on Vagus Nerve

This and That about AF

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