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CARDIFF CHEW and CHATTER

I am going to arrange a Cardiff meet up. I was thinking either the last week in September or first week in October. Some possible dates and venue will follow...

I am going to arrange a Cardiff meet up. I was thinking either the last week in ...

dedeottie

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Acacardia

Can someone tell me what Aacacardia is please. I am quite new to AF and don't know what a lot of things mean ?

Can someone tell me what Aacacardia is please. I am quite new to AF and don't ...

benmaise

•7 years ago

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Tacacardia

Had my Ablation 7 months ago, had Tacacardia after Ablation for 3 weeks then went back in normal rytham for 5 weeks now back in Tacacardia again, Still on...

Had my Ablation 7 months ago, had Tacacardia after Ablation for 3 weeks then wen...

higgy52

•7 years ago

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Private consultant needed

How do I find a pneumo/cardio consultant within reasonable distance of Oxford? The old generalist geriatricians seem to have disappeared.

How do I find a pneumo/cardio consultant within reasonable distance of Oxford? T...

audrey2543

•7 years ago

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Feeling disheartened

Almost 5 weeks since my cryoablation. I suffered phrenic nerve damage as a result, so breathing a problem. Any exertion leaves me gasping. I cannot sleep...

Almost 5 weeks since my cryoablation. I suffered phrenic nerve damage as a resul...

Surreyhunni

•7 years ago

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Are There Ablation Success Standards?

With organization such as AF Association, the American Heart Foundation the AMA and the UN/WHO, who is about to challenge national sovereignty; IS THERE A SET...

With organization such as AF Association, the American Heart Foundation the AMA ...

tombeaux

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Overwhelmed

I am a new member and wrote my first post last night - at a very low ebb indeed. I got a reply within an hour or so. Then another and another- I'm......

I am a new member and wrote my first post last night - at a very low ebb indeed....

southwell

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Going on week 9 of post surgery

So far things are moving along at snails pace. The last three weeks I have been walking more. The last two weeks i have begun to do some house cleaning. First...

So far things are moving along at snails pace. The last three weeks I have been ...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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A belated thank you from new(ish) member

A short note from my hospital bed just short of 12 hours following my first Cather Ablation. The Forum has been a great help over the last couple of weeks...

A short note from my hospital bed just short of 12 hours following my first Cath...

IanWat

•7 years ago

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1 year since episode and other thoughts

Hey all, It's been one year today since my first episode. I may have had others, but not really sure. This past year since the episode has been emotionally...

Hey all, It's been one year today since my first episode. I may have had others...

T_costa

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Drowning, not waving-

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie. I am 53, fit, a runner, non smoker, non drinker (boring so and so) who was diagnosed with AF (flutter on admission to hospital -...

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie. I am 53, fit, a runner, non smoker, non drinker (bori...

southwell

•7 years ago

46 Replies

Migraine

I am suffering with continual migraine lasting 4 days at worst but each day I have a headache of some kind. My GP checked me out and diagnosed migraine...

I am suffering with continual migraine lasting 4 days at worst but each day I ha...

shirljo

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Ablate or wait?

Dear All, Following six months in AF and two cardioversions I have spent the last 11 weeks in the fabled domain of NSR, thanks to a daily dose of 2 x 50 mg...

Dear All, Following six months in AF and two cardioversions I have spent the la...

Kfib

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Withdrawing from an Anti-Coagulant - method?

Hi Folks, 5 weeks post ablation and seeing my consultant tomorrow. Just wondering what the normal method is for coming off an anti-coagulant? Do they just...

Hi Folks, 5 weeks post ablation and seeing my consultant tomorrow. Just wonderi...

Jase999

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Recognising the effect of anxiety within AF

Reading Richard75's recent post titled "Light at the end of the AF tunnel - a success story" has really opened my mind about the role of anxiety within...

Reading Richard75's recent post titled "Light at the end of the AF tunnel - a su...

Mejulie69

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Headaches post ablation.

How's it going people I'm coming up to six months post ablation , all in all has gone fairly well , but for the last couple of months I have been getting some...

How's it going people I'm coming up to six months post ablation , all in all has...

Achant1

•7 years ago

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Hope after ablation

I want to write to this post to help any newbies out there or anyone considering ablation. A few folks on here know about the struggle I have had over the past...

I want to write to this post to help any newbies out there or anyone considering...

julesp

•7 years ago

5 Replies

verapamil

Has anyone been given verapamil to use as a pill in the pocket to either stop tachycardia or stop pvc's ? I was at the ER a couple of days ago with tachycardia...

Has anyone been given verapamil to use as a pill in the pocket to either stop ta...

Trish5

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Allergies to nickel and to sticky electrodes

As an appendix to the other thread we have running today regarding pacemakers I thought it would be useful to report the circumstances of and following my last...

As an appendix to the other thread we have running today regarding pacemakers I ...

pottypete1

•7 years ago

13 Replies

GP review update

mum and I have been to doctors and mentioned cold hands and feet and was told it was bisoprolol, the headaches were because too low dose of ramipril, and mum...

mum and I have been to doctors and mentioned cold hands and feet and was told it...

queeniebusybee88

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Thank you!

Hi everyone, Thank you for all your replies - so pleased I found this site! I know it's really obvious but it was good to read the opinion 'it's better to risk...

Hi everyone, Thank you for all your replies - so pleased I found this site! I kn...

annandrea

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Ablation update 3 days later

Hi guys Well it's been 3 days since my ablation and I've only just found out that my procedure was only partially done, The right hand side was cut easily but...

Hi guys Well it's been 3 days since my ablation and I've only just found out tha...

Spearof66

•7 years ago

2 Replies

What type of AF ?

About 6 years ago, during a visit to my GP for an unrelated problem, I was informed that I had AF my symptons being skipped beats but no other problems, my BPM...

About 6 years ago, during a visit to my GP for an unrelated problem, I was infor...

Palmer

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Had a really rough couple of days. Anyone know what this tingling in my arms and fingers is all about?

This thing is hitting me way harder than I expected. I haven't been in AF for 6 days, but the last 3 days I've been getting lightheaded and tingling down my...

This thing is hitting me way harder than I expected. I haven't been in AF for 6...

Mejulie69

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Acronyms

Hi folks, could someone tell me if there is somewhere a list and definitions available for the medical acronyms being used on this forum.. Thanks. Clay

Hi folks, could someone tell me if there is somewhere a list and definitions a...

cmscott

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Pacemaker and end of life.

Some discussion a couple of days ago re pacemakers/ICDs and what happens when you die or are fatally injured/dying etc. Morbid I know but a valid question. My...

Some discussion a couple of days ago re pacemakers/ICDs and what happens when yo...

BobD

Volunteer•7 years ago

50 Replies

One week post ablation

Just over a week since second ablation and so far all is going well still get tired very easily but did walk to the supermarket today - only 10 mins away - am...

Just over a week since second ablation and so far all is going well still get ti...

Nanabrodie

•7 years ago

7 Replies

How often do you check your Kardia when you are asymmetric?

I got the Kardia 2 months ago, it is an amazing device for Afib. I use it everyday, fist thing in the morning, I have no symptoms with Afib, until I find out I...

I got the Kardia 2 months ago, it is an amazing device for Afib. I use it everyd...

Slattery

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Pacemaker Reliability

I had a pacemaker implant last December and have been and am feeling great. The problem I have is that my pulse rate which has been a steady 70bpm shot up to a...

I had a pacemaker implant last December and have been and am feeling great. The ...

mullikg

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Apixaban reduces stroke risk in patients with AF undergoing cardioversion but not yet approved by FDA

https://www.healio.com/cardiology/arrhythmia-disorders/news/online/%7B092de882-7761-4b53-a63f-ab6e880d9946%7D/emanate-apixaban-reduces-stroke-risk-in-patients-w

https://www.healio.com/cardiology/arrhythmia-disorders/news/online/%7B092de882-7...

seasider18

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2017

CARDIFF CHEW and CHATTER

Acacardia

Tacacardia

Private consultant needed

Feeling disheartened

Are There Ablation Success Standards?

Overwhelmed

Going on week 9 of post surgery

A belated thank you from new(ish) member

1 year since episode and other thoughts

Drowning, not waving-

Migraine

Ablate or wait?

Withdrawing from an Anti-Coagulant - method?

Recognising the effect of anxiety within AF

Headaches post ablation.

Hope after ablation

verapamil

Allergies to nickel and to sticky electrodes

GP review update

Thank you!

Ablation update 3 days later

What type of AF ?

Had a really rough couple of days. Anyone know what this tingling in my arms and fingers is all about?

Acronyms

Pacemaker and end of life.

One week post ablation

How often do you check your Kardia when you are asymmetric?

Pacemaker Reliability

Apixaban reduces stroke risk in patients with AF undergoing cardioversion but not yet approved by FDA

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