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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Not good news

So after my good appointment with Dr Ernst last week I received a phonecall today from the brompton about my Holter Monitor results, the conversation was very...

So after my good appointment with Dr Ernst last week I received a phonecall toda...

Hidden

•7 years ago

27 Replies

Ivabradine

Is anyone on the tablet Ivabradine? Have you had any side effects? What do you take it for?

Is anyone on the tablet Ivabradine? Have you had any side effects? What do you ...

makeham14

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Should I stop Eliquis?

I'm really wondering about switching back to warfarin. There is no approved antidote for Eliquis if one happened to be in an accident. Maybe hospitals do have...

I'm really wondering about switching back to warfarin. There is no approved anti...

Ajitriturado

•7 years ago

28 Replies

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Diuretics not working anymore

Hi all an update from my last post... carvedidol has been doubled to try and rate control me so hopefully will sort the rogue AFs...I also ask has anyone else...

Hi all an update from my last post... carvedidol has been doubled to try and rat...

bushy2016

•7 years ago

13 Replies

My virus checker is blocking this site

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5y6aw7oxsnewu29/Screenshot%202017-10-23%2020.22.00.png?dl=0 "You are entering a suspicious site" Anyone else suddenly developed...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5y6aw7oxsnewu29/Screenshot%202017-10-23%2020.22.00.png...

Bagrat

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Four weeks post ablation

Hi I am now 4 weeks post cryo and rf ablation. I had a 5 hour spell last week when I felt on top of the world but for the most part recovery has been a long...

Hi I am now 4 weeks post cryo and rf ablation. I had a 5 hour spell last week wh...

Kelvyn

•7 years ago

22 Replies

life after successful ablation?

Just wondering if you have experienced successful ablation – can you forget you ever had AF or do you always have to keep it in mind? I ask specifically with...

Just wondering if you have experienced successful ablation – can you forget you ...

Mejulie69

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Can one tell the difference between a PVC and a PAC

Hi all, since acquiring AF I've been experiencing a load of ectopics. I understand PACs are from the atria and PVCs are from the ventricles. Is there a way to...

Hi all, since acquiring AF I've been experiencing a load of ectopics. I understa...

Pikaia

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Tooth extraction and blood tests

My dentist finally agreed to take the two infected teeth out on the condition that I stop Xarelto for two days prior. My appointment is 6.30 pm and my dilemma...

My dentist finally agreed to take the two infected teeth out on the condition th...

Jeanette49

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Betablockers and resting heart rate

Hi just a general query. I suffer from Long QT Syndrome and take Propranolol 160mg a day and have a resting heart rate of 70-75. Is this ok as I thought the...

Hi just a general query. I suffer from Long QT Syndrome and take Propranolol 16...

CathEvans51

•7 years ago

6 Replies

question about post cryoablation use of multaq

Had successful cardiac cryablation 10/16/17 after two years paroxymal A-fib and several months on Multaq which helped but left me feeling weak with poor...

Had successful cardiac cryablation 10/16/17 after two years paroxymal A-fib and...

Hidden

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Eliquis and grapefruit

I have just started Eliquis and am confused about grapefruit. The Bristol Meyers website says nothing and I have read postings that their agents say there is...

I have just started Eliquis and am confused about grapefruit. The Bristol Meyers...

ralft

•7 years ago

13 Replies

AFib Permanent

Now in permanent AFib. Not coping well. On Metoprolol and an antidepressant. Frequent episodes of SOB with exertion. Any ideas?

Now in permanent AFib. Not coping well. On Metoprolol and an antidepressant. Fre...

lms0006

•7 years ago

13 Replies

A F list

Hi I am new to A F is there a list of what not to take,eat or drink with a pix a ban, I have looked on line but all advice is years old. Any ideas??

Hi I am new to A F is there a list of what not to take,eat or drink with a pix a...

Pc92

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Initials

I have had no reply to my two quite simple questions.Will someone answer please?I asked "what is ectopic" and if paf is paraxsysmal what are the initials for...

I have had no reply to my two quite simple questions.Will someone answer please?...

Luludean

•7 years ago

39 Replies

AF or just Ectopic

What's the difference and how does it feel different/ what sort of rhythm? Getting random 4-10 ectopics Ina row with light headednes and beats (not sure if...

What's the difference and how does it feel different/ what sort of rhythm? Gett...

Plogoh

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Dental appointment, adrenaline-free jabs and AF

i had a routine appointment on Friday to have an old filling replaced. As I waited to go into reception I realized that my heartbeat felt irregular. Not for...

i had a routine appointment on Friday to have an old filling replaced. As I wait...

jennydog

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Post Ablation Questions

Have suffered from AF and (what I thought was) SVT for 5 years and been in and out of hospital with it. Last Thursday week I went into SVT and ended up in...

Have suffered from AF and (what I thought was) SVT for 5 years and been in and o...

Dave1961

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Breathing difficulties.

Hi everyone, hope you all doing well. I have a query? I'm in afib now heart rate 140 and have chest problems. I really need to cough up but everytime I move it...

Hi everyone, hope you all doing well. I have a query? I'm in afib now heart rate...

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Afib now permanent so would it be safe to stop taking Tambocor (Flecainide)

Hello, For the past 20 years I have been taking Tambocor to control Afib however my heart has now gone into from four days on normal heart beat and six days...

Hello, For the past 20 years I have been taking Tambocor to control Afib howeve...

Snobes

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Fast Heart Rate

Started the day with an Afib episode that lasted 6 hours. Now I’ve been resting all day but my heart rate is hovering around a 100. Won’t come down from that....

Started the day with an Afib episode that lasted 6 hours. Now I’ve been resting ...

JohnCanada

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Online Mindfulness course

I am finding a Mindfulness course of great help at the moment - about to start the last week of a 4 week course. It's something I've never done before and I...

I am finding a Mindfulness course of great help at the moment - about to start t...

Finvola

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Ablation...yes or no

Hi, I'm Claude, 56, and have been diagnosed with AF since 2015. Currently on Propaffenone and am considering ablation. I'm eager to hear results from others....

Hi, I'm Claude, 56, and have been diagnosed with AF since 2015. Currently on Pro...

claudesf

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Worried well?

Was diagnosed with PAF four years ago and take Dabigatran, frusemide, Bisoprolol, Felodipine and Atorvastatin. I also take Levothyroxine. Had one attack...

Was diagnosed with PAF four years ago and take Dabigatran, frusemide, Bisoprolol...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

AF is it back?

Hi all had my second ablation around 9 weeks ago ....had a few episode every day lasting 10 mins at a time at around 120 bpm...so they lowered my carvedidol...

Hi all had my second ablation around 9 weeks ago ....had a few episode every day...

bushy2016

•7 years ago

1 Reply

What is asymtomatic A Fib ?

I’ve flipped back into a Fib after 2 years free to be told I’m now asymptomatic . Before my ablation I was persistent , are there various levels of A Fib ?...

I’ve flipped back into a Fib after 2 years free to be told I’m now asymptomatic ...

01maxdog

•7 years ago

11 Replies

going off Flecainide

Anyone experience heart rate increase on going off Flecainide

tinhouse

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Irregular heart rhythms/beats undiagnosed . AF?

Irregular beats undiagnosed PlogohPlogoh 34 minutes ago 1 Reply I'm 24, could be lighter, relatively fit - used to weight train 3-5 days a week. 6m ago...

Irregular beats undiagnosed PlogohPlogoh 34 minutes ago 1 Reply I'm 24, could b...

Plogoh

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Swollen legs made worse by foolish actions

I have swollen legs most days due to AF and the drugs My EP says it's a small price to pay as overall I'm doing ok my exercise tolerance is good and feel good...

I have swollen legs most days due to AF and the drugs My EP says it's a small p...

Hardjuice

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Ablation

I had a cardiac ablation for atrial flutter last Wed 11th Oct at LGI all the staff were lovely and put me at ease.unfortunately during the ablation for my...

I had a cardiac ablation for atrial flutter last Wed 11th Oct at LGI all the sta...

Ladypaula

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2017

Not good news

Ivabradine

Should I stop Eliquis?

Diuretics not working anymore

My virus checker is blocking this site

Four weeks post ablation

life after successful ablation?

Can one tell the difference between a PVC and a PAC

Tooth extraction and blood tests

Betablockers and resting heart rate

question about post cryoablation use of multaq

Eliquis and grapefruit

AFib Permanent

A F list

Initials

AF or just Ectopic

Dental appointment, adrenaline-free jabs and AF

Post Ablation Questions

Breathing difficulties.

Afib now permanent so would it be safe to stop taking Tambocor (Flecainide)

Fast Heart Rate

Online Mindfulness course

Ablation...yes or no

Worried well?

AF is it back?

What is asymtomatic A Fib ?

going off Flecainide

Irregular heart rhythms/beats undiagnosed . AF?

Swollen legs made worse by foolish actions

Ablation

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