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Chicken and egg - gut and arrhythmias

We see many posts about the connection between AF and gut rumblings and the role of the vagus nerve in keeping a watchful eye on things. So many of us report...

We see many posts about the connection between AF and gut rumblings and the role...

Finvola

•7 years ago

65 Replies

Swelling from using diltiazem

hi, i have some problems from using diltiazem 60 mg twice a day.my feet are swelling, also my sexual organs.even if i take diuretics no effects. I retain water...

hi, i have some problems from using diltiazem 60 mg twice a day.my feet are swel...

negoflo

•7 years ago

15 Replies

nice-to-know

although i have had paf for quite a number of years aprox 10 i am interested to know what you do when you are in paf.me i just wait it out praying that it...

although i have had paf for quite a number of years aprox 10 i am interested to...

Tut7iFru7i

•7 years ago

9 Replies

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Re - do Ablation for 2018

Sort of knew this was coming ! I had Cryoablation in Feb this year ( for vagal AF) thought all was settling as the months were progressing until last 3 months...

Sort of knew this was coming ! I had Cryoablation in Feb this year ( for vagal ...

Trilby8

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Rant

Need to rant. Been waiting 3 months for cardiology department which was tomorrow just had call to cancel it 😡. Hope to get back to me at some point shortly....

Need to rant. Been waiting 3 months for cardiology department which was tomorrow...

Deb1838

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Back to AF ,some advise please

Hello TO all, hop you are ok, after 2month free AF, back to it, been in AE, for 3days, put me in monitor double my dose, still some, cant sleep for 4days as d...

Hello TO all, hop you are ok, after 2month free AF, back to it, been in AE, for...

karim123

•7 years ago

18 Replies

How to measure heart rate accurately with af

Any advice? Is the reading from the heart rate device at clinic reliable enough?

Any advice? Is the reading from the heart rate device at clinic reliable enough?...

redshock11

•7 years ago

10 Replies

does anyone have a fib and cardio myophy

I am blessed with both and wondered if anyone on this forum has both....

skipabeat

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Who have good and or bad AV Node ablations results? Please share...

Hi, I am trying to find out more about successful AV Node ablation. Not the other type ablations. or did you decide on Ameodrone instead. Thanks in advance...

Hi, I am trying to find out more about successful AV Node ablation. Not the ot...

skipabeat

•7 years ago

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To ablate, or not to ablate, that is the question....

Four years on from a successful first ablation for PAF at age 65, now in AF/AFL roughly half the time, day and night. I used to be very anxious about episodes,...

Four years on from a successful first ablation for PAF at age 65, now in AF/AFL ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

13 Replies

paul

am having endosoopy/biopsy taking xareelto 25mg heart doc says stop taking 48 hrs prior Monday 11th throat doc says says sunday 10th is this critical

am having endosoopy/biopsy taking xareelto 25mg heart doc says stop taking 48 hr...

probie709

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Hair loss

Hi fellow a-fibbers, some advice please. After thirty years of paroxysmal af which became persistent 12 months ago when I was prescribed Amiodarone and...

Hi fellow a-fibbers, some advice please. After thirty years of paroxysmal af wh...

Hellie54

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Ablation - pros and cons...

I'm a relatively young person - 43 - afflicted with AF. I haven't had a definite bout of it for heading towards 3 years, after a period when I was having...

I'm a relatively young person - 43 - afflicted with AF. I haven't had a definite...

dommydops

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Overdiagnosis Only a Matter of Time With ECG Watches

Dr. Mandrola often has a different point of view than what seems to be the norm. This could be worth a read since he gives an opinion about stroke risk...

Dr. Mandrola often has a different point of view than what seems to be the norm....

EngMac

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Apixaban side effects

I'm new to the site and would be grateful of advice please. Have been taking Apixaban for two years as a precaution after episodes of AF. I spend a lot of my...

I'm new to the site and would be grateful of advice please. Have been taking Api...

johnkeithdowning

•7 years ago

22 Replies

AF won't kill you

I have read this many times in this forum. And find it reassuring. Could someone explain whether the statement needs to be qualified. My understanding is that...

I have read this many times in this forum. And find it reassuring. Could someone...

Hidden

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Cardiff get together

Hi Jane and Kate I really enjoyed our get together yesterday its so good to catch up. I would like to say a special thank you Jane for helping me as my sight...

Hi Jane and Kate I really enjoyed our get together yesterday its so good to catc...

Hidden

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Bigeminy

Been diagnosed with heart failure and Bigeminy thru chemo. So far have been given bidoprolol and am due to get diuretic from HF nurses on Wed. Not many people...

Been diagnosed with heart failure and Bigeminy thru chemo. So far have been give...

Mdonalds

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Cardioversion after ablation.

Within 5 weeks of ablation (three areas were ablated in my right atria) I have atrial flutter. I saw my regular cardio doctor last week & now I have seen my EP...

Within 5 weeks of ablation (three areas were ablated in my right atria) I have a...

heller29

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Tragus Nerve Stimulation to Prevent AF

Tragus Nerve Stimulation to Prevent AF? Does anyone know anything about this method, who it is appropriate for and where to get it?

Tragus Nerve Stimulation to Prevent AF? Does anyone know anything about this me...

afibtennis

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Alternative to anticoagulants? "Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion"

http://www.birminghamheartrhythmgroup.com/news/alternatives-to-oral-anticoagulants Anyone had this done or know much about i? Reading this, I'd be interested....

http://www.birminghamheartrhythmgroup.com/news/alternatives-to-oral-anticoagulan...

Hidden

•7 years ago

23 Replies

choosing and EP

I have decided to have an ablation after refusing it several times and as I have private insurance have a choice of who to go to. I live within range of...

I have decided to have an ablation after refusing it several times and as I have...

songbird74

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Does your doctor know about AF association/HealthUnlocked?

I have had PAF for 8 years. I discovered this forum by chance 8 days ago. 1 month in hospital with staph aureus septicaemia after pacemaker insertion. One...

I have had PAF for 8 years. I discovered this forum by chance 8 days ago. 1 mont...

Hidden

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Alivecor

I can thoroughly recommend anyone with a heart arrhythmia to buy the AliveCor heart monitor , you can get it from Amazon for about $99 US. It works on android...

I can thoroughly recommend anyone with a heart arrhythmia to buy the AliveCor he...

fairgo45

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Heart and Vascular diseases- heart failure INR jumped from 2.5 to 3.1 after medication altered

Thanks skid112 for some good advice and on the site too. My mum's fainting feelings have stopped and she has introduces a little spinach to her diet every...

Thanks skid112 for some good advice and on the site too. My mum's fainting feeli...

Midtennis

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Post Ablation 3 month Outpatient Appointment

Hi I am now 11 weeks post ablation at Glenfield and would be due my three month check. However due to waiting list pressures this appointment has been set for...

Hi I am now 11 weeks post ablation at Glenfield and would be due my three month...

Kelvyn

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Persistent Atrial Fibrillation question?

If something triggers afib, I'm wondering if you eliminate the trigger, does afib stop? Did anyone on this forum or anyone that you know able to cure afib...

If something triggers afib, I'm wondering if you eliminate the trigger, does afi...

glenpointe

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Stubborn cough following RF Ablation

I had my second ablation nearly 6 weeks ago and have had a dry irritating cough ever since. I spoke to the arrhythmia nurse again today as it is bothering me...

I had my second ablation nearly 6 weeks ago and have had a dry irritating cough ...

Kiwi2

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Paroxismal Afib, diet and lifestyle

Greetings from Italy! I am new to this forum, so I would like to tell my experience of Afib. I am 74, male, decent overall health except hypertension kept down...

Greetings from Italy! I am new to this forum, so I would like to tell my experie...

mirtilla

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Annual check up for AF patients?

I am well controlled with Flecainide, Bisoprolol and also Dabigatran, although my heart rate is around 37 during the night and around 53 in the day, rising to...

I am well controlled with Flecainide, Bisoprolol and also Dabigatran, although ...

Pacific

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for December 2017

Chicken and egg - gut and arrhythmias

Swelling from using diltiazem

nice-to-know

Re - do Ablation for 2018

Rant

Back to AF ,some advise please

How to measure heart rate accurately with af

does anyone have a fib and cardio myophy

Who have good and or bad AV Node ablations results? Please share...

To ablate, or not to ablate, that is the question....

paul

Hair loss

Ablation - pros and cons...

Overdiagnosis Only a Matter of Time With ECG Watches

Apixaban side effects

AF won't kill you

Cardiff get together

Bigeminy

Cardioversion after ablation.

Tragus Nerve Stimulation to Prevent AF

Alternative to anticoagulants? "Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion"

choosing and EP

Does your doctor know about AF association/HealthUnlocked?

Alivecor

Heart and Vascular diseases- heart failure INR jumped from 2.5 to 3.1 after medication altered

Post Ablation 3 month Outpatient Appointment

Persistent Atrial Fibrillation question?

Stubborn cough following RF Ablation

Paroxismal Afib, diet and lifestyle

Annual check up for AF patients?

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