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ECG results

Yesterday I spent 8 hours in the hospital having ecg's etc after a period of severe chest pain and back pain. My ecg showed an abnormal ST, and perhaps...

Yesterday I spent 8 hours in the hospital having ecg's etc after a period of sev...

piscesperson

•6 years ago

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Just announced - Apple watch to track AF - 11/30/17

Just announced and one of the reasons I have been an Apple investor is I knew they were making inroads towards wearable medical devices as part of their...

Just announced and one of the reasons I have been an Apple investor is I knew th...

RiderontheStorm

•6 years ago

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AF Association Global AF Awareness Week

If you took part in AF Association Global AF Aware Week last week, please could you take the time to complete the following survey to help us improve for next...

If you took part in AF Association Global AF Aware Week last week, please could ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Magnesium taurate

I had an appointment with my EP today and asked him his opinion on magnesium taurate. He said that he and his wife had been discussing it lately (she must be...

I had an appointment with my EP today and asked him his opinion on magnesium tau...

seasider18

•6 years ago

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Thyroid Drug to remain on the NHS

The thyroid drug liothyronine will remain available on the NHS in England, after health bosses reconsidered a proposal to restrict access....

The thyroid drug liothyronine will remain available on the NHS in England, after...

SophieBella

•6 years ago

1 Reply

A Great help

Hi fellow sufferers I an 69 and have had AF on and off until now for 7 years Now it seems on permanent at least has been on for nearly 6 months. I say a big...

Hi fellow sufferers I an 69 and have had AF on and off until now for 7 years Now...

Harrybin

•6 years ago

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Red dots on ankles

8 years ago I started on warfarin for paroxysmal AF which ultimately became permanent. Mindful of warnings to watch for signs of bleeding, I notice one tiny...

8 years ago I started on warfarin for paroxysmal AF which ultimately became perm...

Judydiane

•6 years ago

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Just me with permanent Afib and no symptoms?

54 year old male. I went in for a physical checkup last month, and after the EKG test, my doctor sent me to a cardiologist. Turned out I have permanent Afib....

54 year old male. I went in for a physical checkup last month, and after the EKG...

glenpointe

•6 years ago

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Another dental health and heart opinion

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5122947/ASK-DOCTOR-tooth-infection-spread-heart.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5122947/ASK-DOCTOR-tooth-infection-spr...

seasider18

•6 years ago

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AF & Migraines ? Side effects of medication or What Else ?

I haven't suffered from Migraine for years Until recently but have had a few over the last 3 to 4 weeks. Initially sight disturbance & aura for 30 mins max (...

I haven't suffered from Migraine for years Until recently but have had a few ove...

kkatz

•6 years ago

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AF causes anxiety/ heart drugs cause Insomnia? Vicious circle so they put you on Anti depressants

AF/ subsequent natural anxiety/ insomnia due to meds/ GP resort to putting too many people on anti depressants ,which send you loopy.? Way forward?

AF/ subsequent natural anxiety/ insomnia due to meds/ GP resort to putting too m...

Luludean

•6 years ago

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Depression.

Being treated for depression as well as AF I am on Mirtazapine 30mg since June, but still feel terrible, so they have put me on Venlafaxine 75mg as well which...

Being treated for depression as well as AF I am on Mirtazapine 30mg since June, ...

kiki1952

•6 years ago

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Pip and anticoagulant

im a little confused. If one has occasional afib, and uses pill in pocket, why would they need to be on a anticoagulant all the time? Why not just take a...

im a little confused. If one has occasional afib, and uses pill in pocket, why w...

Batbara

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Your 'switching DOAC' experiences please!

I've just tried switching from rivaroxaban to apixaban but on my very first day on apixaban I developed a dodgy heartbeat and went into a very nasty AF in the...

I've just tried switching from rivaroxaban to apixaban but on my very first day ...

JaneFinn

•6 years ago

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Not what I expected !

I've just had a 5 day loop ECG - the cardiac nurse e.mailed to say it showed episodes of persistent AF ! I had a Cryoablation in Feb this year. The consultant...

I've just had a 5 day loop ECG - the cardiac nurse e.mailed to say it showed epi...

Trilby8

•6 years ago

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Ablation, here I come :)

Fresh back from my first appointment with my EP – Dr Bourke at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and it’s good news. Here’s a brief summary of what...

Fresh back from my first appointment with my EP – Dr Bourke at the Freeman Hospi...

Mejulie69

•6 years ago

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Heart problems after major surgery

I had robotic pyeloplasty surgery last Thursday for a PUJ blockage of my left kidney. They programmed my pacemaker before surgery into a ‘safe mode’ and then...

I had robotic pyeloplasty surgery last Thursday for a PUJ blockage of my left ki...

wpw62

•6 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta...long QT Syndrome

https://youtu.be/BYhydztVrpY

Steve112

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Early morning PAF

I am 64 yrs male, doctor by profession. Will let you know about my PAF experiences soon as I have patients to attend right now.

I am 64 yrs male, doctor by profession. Will let you know about my PAF experienc...

drdang_20

•6 years ago

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Onto Flecanaide...off bisoprolol...issues

Had a suspected TIA recently,hospitalized,lots of tests,all ok.heart structure good,so candidate for flecanaide.Also put on apixaban,pleased to be on it.On...

Had a suspected TIA recently,hospitalized,lots of tests,all ok.heart structure g...

wilsond

•6 years ago

17 Replies

What came first?

Hi everyone I am new here and am very thankful for all the great topics! I will try to make my long story short! I had a stroke in June. Two embolic spots...

Hi everyone I am new here and am very thankful for all the great topics! I wil...

Sunny570

•6 years ago

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Is it important to return to your original EP if you need another ablation?

4 years ago my EP told me my ablation had been a combination of what he usually did in 2 stages. I guess he meant if the first procedure did not work, so he...

4 years ago my EP told me my ablation had been a combination of what he usually ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Tea/coffee and cake and chat in London

Is there a tea and chat proposed for Saturday 16th December in London. If not and there are dates planned for 2018 could someone post them.

Is there a tea and chat proposed for Saturday 16th December in London. If not an...

MtLSteven

•6 years ago

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Occupational health and anxiety

Hello lovelies, I'm still ticking on here, still off work as I don't see the cardio until December 21 off to an occupational health dr for work later, I cope...

Hello lovelies, I'm still ticking on here, still off work as I don't see the car...

Gillyflower1965

•6 years ago

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Vagus Nerve

Interesting article in The Mail today (pages 46/7) and about stress busting. No mention in relation to AF but nonetheless probably worth a read. the author...

Interesting article in The Mail today (pages 46/7) and about stress busting. No ...

glosfrog

•6 years ago

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What to do next

I have now been in AF for 10 days having not had an episode since May when it lasted 8 days, the longest period up until then. My pulse is not particularly...

I have now been in AF for 10 days having not had an episode since May when it la...

NannyChickens

•6 years ago

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TIAs and Stroke :AF and Carotid Artery Stenosis (CAS) : Anticoagulants (AC) plus Aspirin

This is what I believe to be the case in these matters. 1. Ischaemic stroke and TIAs are strongly associated with both AF and CAS 2. AC reduce TIAs and stroke...

This is what I believe to be the case in these matters. 1. Ischaemic stroke and ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Left Atrium Dilation

The nightmare continues. ?I have been diagnosed with AF after a routine Old Guy checkup revealed a lumpy pulse. Three weeks later I am on Rivaroxaban 20mg/per...

The nightmare continues. ?I have been diagnosed with AF after a routine Old Guy ...

Jefferson57

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Running update after ablation

Thought I'd update after getting great feedback on this group after my ablation back in March. It's been hard to remain patient. I have been slowly building up...

Thought I'd update after getting great feedback on this group after my ablation ...

mnnewy

•6 years ago

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Calling all Hullensians

I have had but one recommendation for an EP in Hull. I would be grateful for info from any other fellow East Riding folk, or at a push even you North Lincs...

I have had but one recommendation for an EP in Hull. I would be grateful for inf...

Hidden

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2017

ECG results

Just announced - Apple watch to track AF - 11/30/17

AF Association Global AF Awareness Week

Magnesium taurate

Thyroid Drug to remain on the NHS

A Great help

Red dots on ankles

Just me with permanent Afib and no symptoms?

Another dental health and heart opinion

AF & Migraines ? Side effects of medication or What Else ?

AF causes anxiety/ heart drugs cause Insomnia? Vicious circle so they put you on Anti depressants

Depression.

Pip and anticoagulant

Your 'switching DOAC' experiences please!

Not what I expected !

Ablation, here I come :)

Heart problems after major surgery

Dr Sanjay Gupta...long QT Syndrome

Early morning PAF

Onto Flecanaide...off bisoprolol...issues

What came first?

Is it important to return to your original EP if you need another ablation?

Tea/coffee and cake and chat in London

Occupational health and anxiety

Vagus Nerve

What to do next

TIAs and Stroke :AF and Carotid Artery Stenosis (CAS) : Anticoagulants (AC) plus Aspirin

Left Atrium Dilation

Running update after ablation

Calling all Hullensians

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