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After Atrial Ablation and a flight home ?

Has anyone traveled by plane 2-3 days after a atrial ablation? I flew to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, US for a second consult. I am concerned about the flight...

Has anyone traveled by plane 2-3 days after a atrial ablation? I flew to the Cle...

Spoiler

•7 years ago

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Thank goodness for all you caring people

Many thanks for all your kind and informative replies. Was nt sure of how the procedure worked in regards to follow up/help/questions - but thank you all for...

Many thanks for all your kind and informative replies. Was nt sure of how the p...

Lizie-Loo2013

•7 years ago

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're dental work

I am writing to let you all know that I have had my two teeth out, with little or no bleeding! I stopped taking my Riveroxoban on Tuesday, 3 days before the...

I am writing to let you all know that I have had my two teeth out, with little o...

Jeanie-p

•7 years ago

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Why no procedure?

I have had AF for some years. My heart is sound, working perfectly, no structural issues. Recently my AF has worsened, getting palpitations, fast heart rate...

I have had AF for some years. My heart is sound, working perfectly, no structura...

Zabadak

•7 years ago

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Feel a bit abandoned!

Just wondering how often or necessary it is to have a hospital checkup? Have not seen a consultant/AF professional in 18 months. I was expecting to be called...

Just wondering how often or necessary it is to have a hospital checkup? Have not...

Lizie-Loo2013

•7 years ago

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Sibling AF

Both myself and my brother have AF. He is 7 years older than me. I actually had AF first, with it starting when I was 33. His didn’t start until he was 49. My...

Both myself and my brother have AF. He is 7 years older than me. I actually had ...

cutlips

•7 years ago

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Withholding NOACS for surgery

Thanks for all the info. I am looking into those guidelines by NICE and also pharmacy info when prescription if filled for my apixaban. My EP is the person I...

Thanks for all the info. I am looking into those guidelines by NICE and also pha...

Oldcarol

•7 years ago

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Hi everyone

I have just had my second cardiac ablation. I cant beleive how well I feel. I dont know what went so wrong with the first one, i ended up in CCU and my groin...

I have just had my second cardiac ablation. I cant beleive how well I feel. I do...

_Ann_

•7 years ago

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News at 6:00

Just seen part of a 3D mapping procedure on BBC News at 6:00 tonight. Brilliant! Pete

Just seen part of a 3D mapping procedure on BBC News at 6:00 tonight. Brillian...

pottypete1

•7 years ago

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After successful ablation can I eat foods that were once a trigger?

Caffeine is a trigger for my arrythmias including afib. And I also suspect too much cheese and also spicey foods. My question is can you eat these foods...

Caffeine is a trigger for my arrythmias including afib. And I also suspect too ...

Dixiegurl

•7 years ago

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Cosmetics and anticoagulants

I’m not sure if this has been mentioned here before? I was browsing a list of ingredients of a body crem that I was thinking of buying and was surprised to...

I’m not sure if this has been mentioned here before? I was browsing a list of ...

Mrspat

•7 years ago

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Ablation 2 radio

Second ablation yesterday,1 year after the first.i had a cryo,last time And r/f now, Feel dizzy and short of breath But much better tha the first one I was ill...

Second ablation yesterday,1 year after the first.i had a cryo,last time And r/f ...

sooty757

•7 years ago

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Update—ablation 2 weeks ago

It has been 2 weeks since ablation. Only had mild chest pain and some palpitations. Chest pain is gone after a couple of days. Followed Bob’s advice to rest...

It has been 2 weeks since ablation. Only had mild chest pain and some palpitati...

12cupcakes

•7 years ago

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Just out of Interest.

Just out of Interest. I am Christian and I pray every day. Jaunuary 2016 I had a heart bypass and aortic valve replacement. Whilst doing the operation the...

Just out of Interest. I am Christian and I pray every day. Jaunuary 2016 I had a...

Norm

•7 years ago

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Waiting 😞

Over last month experienced heart palpitations w squeezing pain. Had clear holter (no surprise because it stopped for those 24 hrs) clear echo. However I had...

Over last month experienced heart palpitations w squeezing pain. Had clear holte...

Lc100

•7 years ago

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I can't tell the difference between Afib, PAC's, Tachycardia, atrial flutter, etc.

I can't tell the difference between a fib, PAC's, tachycardia, atrial flutter Etc. All of them are equally crippling to me I just cannot seem to function. If...

I can't tell the difference between a fib, PAC's, tachycardia, atrial flutter ...

Dixiegurl

•7 years ago

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AF and anxiety

Hello to all fellow sufferers of AF. I have had Paroxysmal AF for 18 years and it has manifested itself in many different forms. I have had 5 ablations and I...

Hello to all fellow sufferers of AF. I have had Paroxysmal AF for 18 years and ...

Melleray

•7 years ago

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Breathlessness

Hi all I'm nearly three months post ablation and everything seems fine apart from the last couple of weeks I have become increasingly breathless, only when I...

Hi all I'm nearly three months post ablation and everything seems fine apart fro...

Bauldy

•7 years ago

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Xeralto

After my last ablation ( June/17) I was told I should be on xeralto for life, I’m 65 in January. I live 6 months of the year in Puerto Vallarta Mexico and 6...

After my last ablation ( June/17) I was told I should be on xeralto for life, I...

Bucerias

•7 years ago

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New medication that I am afraid to take

The doctor just returned my call and told me he is calling in a medication he wants me to try. He said it is a medication they do not usually give to patients...

The doctor just returned my call and told me he is calling in a medication he wa...

Dixiegurl

•7 years ago

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CRT - D Pacemaker Part 4

My journey towards being fully CRT dependant continues. My previous posts tell how I was opened up twice to get the CRT-D pacemaker into my body and wired up....

My journey towards being fully CRT dependant continues. My previous posts tell h...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Stop NOACS for surgery??

I am scheduled for carpal tunnel surgery. Was told to stop apixaban 5 days before and 2 days after! I will have a heart attack thinking about being off that...

I am scheduled for carpal tunnel surgery. Was told to stop apixaban 5 days befor...

Oldcarol

•7 years ago

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Deep heat and warfarin

Does anyone use deep heat cream for aches and pains while taking warfarin,I have a very painful knee which I have had for weeks,and my doctor prescribed...

Does anyone use deep heat cream for aches and pains while taking warfarin,I have...

jsheard

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Another newbie

Hi, I'm new to this website but thank goodness I've found it because it's so good to know I'm not alone, there are others out there with the same condition and...

Hi, I'm new to this website but thank goodness I've found it because it's so goo...

Chris1945

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Donna statins

My cholesterol was 8.9 my GP gave me statins so does anyone know about these and what should i do .I've got ostro arthritis spine also fibromyalgia and manic...

My cholesterol was 8.9 my GP gave me statins so does anyone know about these and...

donnareeves1964

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Generic bisoprolol

Hello, this may be a stupid question but having been on Bisoprolol a year now, I have noticed that when my brand is changed I seem to get stronger side...

Hello, this may be a stupid question but having been on Bisoprolol a year now, I...

Beehive1

•7 years ago

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New baby

Hello everyone just to let you all know I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl 5 months ago and everything was good. My heart rate did go very high towards the...

Hello everyone just to let you all know I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl 5 ...

Dee1989

•7 years ago

28 Replies

Fine motor skills

Hi, I'm wondering has anyone noticed that thier hand writing has become hard to read after being cardioverted ? I'M particularly curious if you were...

Hi, I'm wondering has anyone noticed that thier hand writing has become hard to...

Lifeline49

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Afib, flecainide and numbness-oh, and RA!

Have had AFIB for a year now. Also dx'ed with Rheumatoid Arthritis two years ago, placed on Methatrexate and Humira for that. Heart stress test shows strong,...

Have had AFIB for a year now. Also dx'ed with Rheumatoid Arthritis two years ag...

Missyanne

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Mitral Valve Regurgitation and Afib

Hi everyone I am going through an odd patch - I had previously been told, by my EP, of the options I have for calming down/?stopping my persistent AF, which...

Hi everyone I am going through an odd patch - I had previously been told, by my ...

Cheruboo

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2017

After Atrial Ablation and a flight home ?

Thank goodness for all you caring people

're dental work

Why no procedure?

Feel a bit abandoned!

Sibling AF

Withholding NOACS for surgery

Hi everyone

News at 6:00

After successful ablation can I eat foods that were once a trigger?

Cosmetics and anticoagulants

Ablation 2 radio

Update—ablation 2 weeks ago

Just out of Interest.

Waiting 😞

I can't tell the difference between Afib, PAC's, Tachycardia, atrial flutter, etc.

AF and anxiety

Breathlessness

Xeralto

New medication that I am afraid to take

CRT - D Pacemaker Part 4

Stop NOACS for surgery??

Deep heat and warfarin

Another newbie

Donna statins

Generic bisoprolol

New baby

Fine motor skills

Afib, flecainide and numbness-oh, and RA!

Mitral Valve Regurgitation and Afib

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