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Second Catheter Ablation

I had my second Catheter Ablation five weeks ago. My first ablation was performed in January 2016, After 6 month's of missing pulse and chest flutters they...

I had my second Catheter Ablation five weeks ago. My first ablation was performe...

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•7 years ago

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cranberry juice

I am taking Rivaroxaban (blood thinning) can I drink cranberry juice while taking this medication please

I am taking Rivaroxaban (blood thinning) can I drink cranberry juice while takin...

aberdovey

•7 years ago

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Stopped flecainide cold turkey

Hi, I have been on flecainide 150mg for 18mths, and after much tiredness etc I decided to stop it today , do I have to taper off safely, it's a bit difficult...

Hi, I have been on flecainide 150mg for 18mths, and after much tiredness etc I ...

Hilary775

•7 years ago

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cranberry juice

I am taking Rivaroxaban can i drink cranberry juice while taking this medication please.

I am taking Rivaroxaban can i drink cranberry juice while taking this medication...

aberdovey

•7 years ago

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aFter and me

Hi have had AF for blooming years. Diagnosed following a procedure. Got put on low dose aspirin and anisotropic. Somehow got follow ups got overlooked....

Hi have had AF for blooming years. Diagnosed following a procedure. Got put on...

Torchie

•7 years ago

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Stuck in slow AF and feeling yucky. Any suggestions?

I have been in slow AF for the last 4 days. My last bike ride failed to cardiovert me. It seems that I may be stuck here for a while  Whilst I would say that...

I have been in slow AF for the last 4 days. My last bike ride failed to cardiove...

Mejulie69

•7 years ago

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Flutter Ablation yesterday

All went well yesterday, apart from feeling uncomfortable at times during the procedure. Groin a bit sore this morning, but heart very much behaving. Rest and...

All went well yesterday, apart from feeling uncomfortable at times during the p...

jobristol

•7 years ago

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Day in Acute Stroke Unit

Yesterday I was taken into hospital with a suspected TIA so spent the day in Acute Stroke Unit - most have been the quietest day of the year as was seen...

Yesterday I was taken into hospital with a suspected TIA so spent the day in Acu...

CDreamer

•7 years ago

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Coming off post-op amiodorone

This is the first time I've posted, although I've been following the blog for a while now, and have found a lot of it useful. 18 months ago a one-off episode...

This is the first time I've posted, although I've been following the blog for a ...

Barb385

•7 years ago

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Returning for a 2nd cardio version tomorrow 10/20/2017.

Well I said I would let you guys know what happened at my office follow up with my EP on Wednesday. I had a chest xray and an EKG before seeing EP. Had lots...

Well I said I would let you guys know what happened at my office follow up with...

jessieMom2

•7 years ago

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Weening off Sotalol

I have decided to ween myself off Sotalol I take 360mg per day, I have a pacemaker inserted. I have been taking this beta blocker for the past seven years in...

I have decided to ween myself off Sotalol I take 360mg per day, I have a pacemak...

Junoesque

•7 years ago

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Dizziness and light headness

I have Asymptomatic AF but am suffering from dizziness and am light headed whenever I move from a sitting position to a standing position. I had an ablation to...

I have Asymptomatic AF but am suffering from dizziness and am light headed whene...

Thom7

•7 years ago

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Dr Mosley talking about magnesium

Not sure if anyone else listened to this http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05kbsq4 So it's not just good for AF.

Not sure if anyone else listened to this http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05kbs...

Drounding

•7 years ago

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Back in sinus rhythm!

Hiya I took my dad today for his cardioversion but last couple of days he has started to feel better. His pulse is 76 beats per minute and back in sinus...

Hiya I took my dad today for his cardioversion but last couple of days he has st...

ilovecoffee123

•7 years ago

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3 month follow up

I had my 3 month follow up appointment today following my ablation in July 2017 and it didn't go so well. I am being listed for another ablation and I have to...

I had my 3 month follow up appointment today following my ablation in July 2017 ...

Shellyrich

•7 years ago

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AF shock treatment?

Do people have the shock treatment because Bisoprolol isn't working for them?

jillgloucester

•7 years ago

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Flu jab

I have been on edoxaban and bisoprilol for6 months is it ok to have flu jab

Parismay

•7 years ago

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Tachycardia following Afib Ablation

Hi All, Whilst I wait for my EP to respond to my email I was wondering if anyone on this forum could help answer some of the questions I have raised. First...

Hi All, Whilst I wait for my EP to respond to my email I was wondering if anyone...

Nickr282

•7 years ago

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Post Ablation - Made it 9 months.

Hi Roomies. 9 months post ablation and while lying back watching TV last night I felt that old stirring and knew I was back in AF. Confirmed by BP machine...

Hi Roomies. 9 months post ablation and while lying back watching TV last night...

RiderontheStorm

•7 years ago

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Gynecomastia (moons)

A bit of a sensitive subject literally. I take Apixaban, Bisoprolol and Atorvastatin. I've been on them for nearly two years. Over the last 18 months I've...

A bit of a sensitive subject literally. I take Apixaban, Bisoprolol and Atorvast...

PaulDB

•7 years ago

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AF perhaps

Mum has AF and I am having regular bouts of very irregular heartbeats bats beating in my chest and neck,have apt with doc 31/10and wonder what to expect ,my...

Mum has AF and I am having regular bouts of very irregular heartbeats bats beati...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta..AFib and it's silent but deadly parent..

https://youtu.be/i2XpPTV7fpI

Steve112

•7 years ago

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Newbie

Hi all! Well I dont really know where to begin, I'm 44 and I class myself as fit and healthy, I was diagnosed with PAF two months ago and I am finding it all...

Hi all! Well I dont really know where to begin, I'm 44 and I class myself as fi...

Loozy

•7 years ago

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lupus and a work out?

I have lupus and I want to gym however even walking burns my muscles...what type of work outs can I do that wont feel like its killing me

I have lupus and I want to gym however even walking burns my muscles...what type...

Luqmaan24

•7 years ago

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Ectopics

Hi Iam now 10 months post Ablation for PAF but experiencing a lot of ectopics . I don't need to be doing anything specific.Had 72 hour monitor which showed on...

Hi Iam now 10 months post Ablation for PAF but experiencing a lot of ectopics . ...

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•7 years ago

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is this ectopic?

I have had AF since my tia in February this year and I regularly take my pulse manually at the same time as using my phone sensor on Samsung S Health app. My...

I have had AF since my tia in February this year and I regularly take my pulse m...

caos52

•7 years ago

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Please take a moment

Please take a few moments to complete this short online survey for us. http://www.heartrhythmalliance.org/afa/uk/af-association-patient-survey Thank you

Please take a few moments to complete this short online survey for us. http://ww...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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EDoxaban & Bleeds . Early Days & Struggling to get holiday insurance.

I am really struggling getting holiday Insurance & considering going without for 7 weeks holiday. to Portugal. I believe all my conditions are stable but as I...

I am really struggling getting holiday Insurance & considering going without for...

kkatz

•7 years ago

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Flutter Ablation tomorrow

Starting to feel a little anxious. Anyone else had flutter ablation, a bit unsure as to what to expect during and after apart from obviously needing to rest.

Starting to feel a little anxious. Anyone else had flutter ablation, a bit unsur...

jobristol

•7 years ago

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Ablation gone wrong?

Wondering why people would do a second, third, fourth, ect ablation when it didn't work. Ablation isn't cheap. My first one didn't work at all and left me...

Wondering why people would do a second, third, fourth, ect ablation when it didn...

twominutewarning

•7 years ago

31 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2017

Second Catheter Ablation

cranberry juice

Stopped flecainide cold turkey

cranberry juice

aFter and me

Stuck in slow AF and feeling yucky. Any suggestions?

Flutter Ablation yesterday

Day in Acute Stroke Unit

Coming off post-op amiodorone

Returning for a 2nd cardio version tomorrow 10/20/2017.

Weening off Sotalol

Dizziness and light headness

Dr Mosley talking about magnesium

Back in sinus rhythm!

3 month follow up

AF shock treatment?

Flu jab

Tachycardia following Afib Ablation

Post Ablation - Made it 9 months.

Gynecomastia (moons)

AF perhaps

Dr Sanjay Gupta..AFib and it's silent but deadly parent..

Newbie

lupus and a work out?

Ectopics

is this ectopic?

Please take a moment

EDoxaban & Bleeds . Early Days & Struggling to get holiday insurance.

Flutter Ablation tomorrow

Ablation gone wrong?

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