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Six months post ablation

As it has now been six months since my ablation I thought I would post an update. AF is as we all know is absolutely awful and when you are in the middle of...

As it has now been six months since my ablation I thought I would post an update...

Ashburton51

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Cough from meds?

Hi. I have had afib for quite a few years, had ablations and cardio versions. Still on flecainide, xeralto. My question is does any one else have a disturbing...

Hi. I have had afib for quite a few years, had ablations and cardio versions. St...

Marney

•7 years ago

7 Replies

North North West lunch Monday 20 November

Apologies for the short notice (we've had to bring it forward a week) but it would be lovely if anyone else out there would like to join us. We're meeting...

Apologies for the short notice (we've had to bring it forward a week) but it w...

VeeT

•7 years ago

7 Replies

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Apixaban, any adverse affects from taking it?

Does anyone have any problems with Apixaban? I think, but not sure, that since taking it, at times I have been feeling light headed and breathless, although...

Does anyone have any problems with Apixaban? I think, but not sure, that since ...

PollyDoodle

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Amiodrone Vs Av-node ablation

I must decide between the two. I am opting for A V node ablation. I have hypertrophic cardio myopathy and something is detached to 60, I guess my septrum. I...

I must decide between the two. I am opting for A V node ablation. I have hypertr...

skipabeat

•7 years ago

17 Replies

I Get Irregular Heart Beats When I eat more than a small meal

I have lost 26 pounds and do not need to loose another pound. However I have become paranoid about eating. Almost everytime I eat I get irregular beats. I...

I have lost 26 pounds and do not need to loose another pound. However I have be...

Dixiegurl

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Ablation

Have been on the waiting list for a few months for left side ablation,was expecting to have it after Christmas,had a call Wed,would I have it done on the 4th...

Have been on the waiting list for a few months for left side ablation,was expect...

gingerfeline

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Worried about resting heart rate

I had my 2nd ablation 8 weeks ago and have been ok until 2 weeks ago where I have had 4-5 episodes. PIP worked until this last time, I couldn't tell if it was...

I had my 2nd ablation 8 weeks ago and have been ok until 2 weeks ago where I hav...

Kather

•7 years ago

11 Replies

How do you use Kardia and is it useful?I

I have finally been given anticoagulants after a long fight with GP. He said my CHAD score was only 1.ended up having a,TIA last weekend,whilst visiting...

I have finally been given anticoagulants after a long fight with GP. He said my ...

wilsond

•7 years ago

28 Replies

Breathless after ablation

Many thanks to everyone for your kind remarks - just seen my cardiologist he thinks I might have a blood clot on my lung being admitted as an emergency now...

Many thanks to everyone for your kind remarks - just seen my cardiologist he thi...

Steverobson5

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Dabigatran shortage

Hi all first post from a new member. Is there a national shortage of Dabigatran? I am having constant trouble finding the medicine for my repeat prescriptions....

Hi all first post from a new member. Is there a national shortage of Dabigatran?...

Rcarter

•7 years ago

8 Replies

I'm new here.....

I've never partipated in an online forum so i'll have to figure it out...anyway, my story is this: I had a terrifying afib episode about 8 years ago that...

I've never partipated in an online forum so i'll have to figure it out...anyway,...

Judydiane

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Breathless after ablation

Hi afib people This is my 1st post ever on anything but looking for help I had my ablation just over 3 weeks ago - pre op I was slow at walking but not...

Hi afib people This is my 1st post ever on anything but looking for help I had m...

Steverobson5

•7 years ago

27 Replies

Cough after ablation

Immediately after ablation I developed a little nagging cough. Just a little tickle. Ive never had a cough in my life, not even years ago when I smoked. And...

Immediately after ablation I developed a little nagging cough. Just a little ti...

Dixiegurl

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Af worries

How long should you wait to go to the emergency room if in afib.My heart doctor says I’m safe for 24 to 48 hrs. I’m on 240 mg of diliazem 2x a day and 150 mg...

How long should you wait to go to the emergency room if in afib.My heart doctor ...

Bandit007788

•7 years ago

45 Replies

Bisoprol and Losarten

Hi, I'm new here. Has anyone suffered from constant buzzing in the ear, after being on these. Both are known side effects of these drugs. I'm on 2.5 mg...

Hi, I'm new here. Has anyone suffered from constant buzzing in the ear, after be...

kunyuraman

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Lose weight or your discharged!!!

Just thought I would write a quick note regarding my last consultation with Cardiology. I was told he would not treat me unless I lost weight, he wanted to...

Just thought I would write a quick note regarding my last consultation with Card...

Suzieblue

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Fib

Hello Good People out there. Still looking for definitive statistics for the percentage of successful afib ablations based on authentic reputable large scale...

Hello Good People out there. Still looking for definitive statistics for the per...

haverhill88

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Is afib caused by NSAID reversible?

I just noticed few days before my first episode of afib, I took ibuprofen for my headache. This is the only reason I can related to my new onset of afib. If...

I just noticed few days before my first episode of afib, I took ibuprofen for my...

li17

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Night time Blues

Hello everyone new to the site. Do most afib come at night mine do ?

Bandit007788

•7 years ago

10 Replies

4 weeks post flutter ablation

4 weeks on and things still seem to be going ok. Am getting a few ectopics here and there and sometimes I can feel my heart beat going a little bit fast but...

4 weeks on and things still seem to be going ok. Am getting a few ectopics here ...

jobristol

•7 years ago

12 Replies

My World has changed.

Had a couple of 'events' at work on the buildings and mentioned them to the Council Health Nurse three weeks ago. She picked up my dodgy heart beat and...

Had a couple of 'events' at work on the buildings and mentioned them to the Coun...

Jefferson57

•7 years ago

19 Replies

How fast when having an episode??

How fast does your heart go when having an episode? I am having a really bad time of it of late and when I am having an attack my heart will go to 250-300 and...

How fast does your heart go when having an episode? I am having a really bad tim...

Ashdoug81

•7 years ago

13 Replies

In AF for several weeks: what to do?

Hi all, My brother has been in AF for the past 4 weeks (I also have AF but I’m asking about him this time). He’s had bouts before, but never this long. His AF...

Hi all, My brother has been in AF for the past 4 weeks (I also have AF but I’m a...

cutlips

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Six weeks after second ablation

I am on a medical trial which involves a Hybrid ablation with six months between the minimaze and catheter ablation. I attended the hospital for my review...

I am on a medical trial which involves a Hybrid ablation with six months between...

johnMiosh

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Sue

Hi everyone My son has just had a mechanical valve replacement 8 weeks ago , he is doing very well but is now on warfarin for life which he is not that happy...

Hi everyone My son has just had a mechanical valve replacement 8 weeks ago , he...

Suemoylan21

•7 years ago

11 Replies

What cause TSH and FT4 both go up?

By looking at my blood test report on the day of my first afib episode, I notice TSH is 2.692 (range 0.55 - 4.78), FT4 is 1.78 (range 0.89 - 1.70). I had a...

By looking at my blood test report on the day of my first afib episode, I notice...

li17

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Need some advice ......

Hello all, I need some advice please. I believe there has to be a trigger for my PAF. Ive read about potassium or magnesium deficiencies. ( it's happened...

Hello all, I need some advice please. I believe there has to be a trigger for ...

Mrchips

•7 years ago

27 Replies

AF and anaesthetics

Just looking to compare notes with anyone who has AF and has undergone routine surgery under GA. I have permanent AF which is well rate-controlled with...

Just looking to compare notes with anyone who has AF and has undergone routine s...

Mrspat

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Hi

Hi. I’m Fiona. Recently diagnosed with PAF in June and had an ablation which did not work. Now awaiting a second one. Still finding AF a scary place with very...

Hi. I’m Fiona. Recently diagnosed with PAF in June and had an ablation which did...

Feemcc

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2017

Six months post ablation

Cough from meds?

North North West lunch Monday 20 November

Apixaban, any adverse affects from taking it?

Amiodrone Vs Av-node ablation

I Get Irregular Heart Beats When I eat more than a small meal

Ablation

Worried about resting heart rate

How do you use Kardia and is it useful?I

Breathless after ablation

Dabigatran shortage

I'm new here.....

Breathless after ablation

Cough after ablation

Af worries

Bisoprol and Losarten

Lose weight or your discharged!!!

Fib

Is afib caused by NSAID reversible?

Night time Blues

4 weeks post flutter ablation

My World has changed.

How fast when having an episode??

In AF for several weeks: what to do?

Six weeks after second ablation

Sue

What cause TSH and FT4 both go up?

Need some advice ......

AF and anaesthetics

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