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Electric stimulation

I saw a bracelet device sold online that gives electric stimulation to the pulse point on the wrist and apparently controls motion sickness. Has anyone seen...

I saw a bracelet device sold online that gives electric stimulation to the pulse...

SnoopyJ

•6 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta to visit New York

Those of this Forum's followers who live in the USA may be interested to know that Dr Sanjay Gupta will be in New York on August 4th. A friend of his is...

Those of this Forum's followers who live in the USA may be interested to know th...

CaroleF

•6 years ago

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AF attack

Well on my way home from work my heart went mad had to call paramedics took me to hospital for the usual tests it's 4 months since ablation. It's so strange...

Well on my way home from work my heart went mad had to call paramedics took me t...

sue13hils

•6 years ago

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Hair loss

Hi all, quick question: I’m suffering from hair loss. Which is likely to be to blame, Amiodarone or Rivaroxaban? Thanks.

Hi all, quick question: I’m suffering from hair loss. Which is likely to be to...

Hellie54

•6 years ago

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A different kind of start

First of all a happy and healthy New Year to everyone. It was my birthday yesterday, and not a very good start. Had a very bad case of PAF starting at 4 am the...

First of all a happy and healthy New Year to everyone. It was my birthday yester...

Rienij70

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Magnesium

I know magnesium is good for the blood pressure but what role does it have in controlling Afib? I’m following up with EP doc next week after having my 1st...

I know magnesium is good for the blood pressure but what role does it have in co...

Ciscokid

•6 years ago

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Bisoprolol post AF

I had an ablation for a paroxsysmal AF, only two serious occurrences in 6 years. The op seemed effective, it was about 9 months ago, but the cardio said its...

I had an ablation for a paroxsysmal AF, only two serious occurrences in 6 years....

lacolyn

•6 years ago

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Is my afib going away?

I was diagnosed on Aug 26, 2017. Woke up at night with with afib. Since then I was put on metoprolol. The 2nd episode was 47 days later. Then 18 days later,...

I was diagnosed on Aug 26, 2017. Woke up at night with with afib. Since then I w...

li17

•6 years ago

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Xarelto Rivaroxaban

Hello All, Just had my blood test results back from the GP ahead of my 2nd ablation and have been told to return next week as I have an abnormal result in...

Hello All, Just had my blood test results back from the GP ahead of my 2nd ablat...

Nickr282

•6 years ago

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Deleted Posts - Please read!

I have had a number of members asking me lately about posts being deleted from this forum. Please first of all, may I reassure you that as admins, we do not...

I have had a number of members asking me lately about posts being deleted from t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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AF :(

temmuz ayında af atağı geçirdim. sonrasında ablasyon yapıldı fakat ataklarım halen devam ediyor sizce tekrar ablasyon olmalımıyım

temmuz ayında af atağı geçirdim. sonrasında ablasyon yapıldı fakat ataklarım hal...

kenanmaral_05

•6 years ago

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My AF problems

Af was detected in 2012 for me with 240bpm. First Cordarone 100 was given thrice daily. Thereafter reduced to 50 mg. I have taken the medicine till 2016. Later...

Af was detected in 2012 for me with 240bpm. First Cordarone 100 was given thrice...

das1234

•6 years ago

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Managing unavoidable triggers in adrenergic AF

I have an increasing daily burden of daytime AF. It doesn't bother me overmuch. I could, but don't, sit and read a book all day to minimise the AF. Because I...

I have an increasing daily burden of daytime AF. It doesn't bother me overmuch. ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Entresto 2

A couple of months ago I wrote on here about being put on Entresto, a newish drug for heart failure. This is only prescribed for patients who fall within very...

A couple of months ago I wrote on here about being put on Entresto, a newish dru...

P0rtnahapp1e

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Recent AF diagnosis, return to exercise?

Hi, had recent diagnosis of AF , required cardioversion to correct. Now on Xarelto, awaiting TEE in cardiology etc next 2 weeks. How soon can I exercise and...

Hi, had recent diagnosis of AF , required cardioversion to correct. Now on Xarel...

FESTERG

•6 years ago

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Hols

Hi has anyone had trouble finding Holiday Insurance due to AF

Casapino5

•6 years ago

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Hybrid ablation

Anybody had a hybrid ablation? I would most interested to read your experience if you have. On the verge of having one myself. Thank you.

Anybody had a hybrid ablation? I would most interested to read your experience ...

Terencegeorge

•6 years ago

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Ablation nearly 5 months on

Hi I am nearly 5 months post ablation and I am doing great. I have had no attacks of any significance, the odd missed beat a bit of breathlessness but I have...

Hi I am nearly 5 months post ablation and I am doing great. I have had no attack...

Bauldy

•6 years ago

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Suffering from flu and now heart playing up.

Has anyone else found their heart affected by flu? I'm really not well and heart all over the place. Lots of palpitations, ectopics and racing heartbeat. Sure...

Has anyone else found their heart affected by flu? I'm really not well and heart...

blackcat123

•6 years ago

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low platelets and rivaroxaban (aka Xarelto)

Recently after a blood check my GP noticed I had a very very low blood platelets count and mild anemia. I take the tablets rivaroxaban due to my atrial...

Recently after a blood check my GP noticed I had a very very low blood platelets...

consul

•6 years ago

7 Replies

First day

This is my first day of my new years resolution to find out more about AF - I was diagnosed during a routine check up in 2014 my blood pressure was so high it...

This is my first day of my new years resolution to find out more about AF - I wa...

Rowanberrie

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Rivaroxaban safe with any runny nose drug?

Hi, new to this! I am taking Rivaroxaban for life due to AF. I had the flu jab last November but now I have a very bad streaming nose cold that I would like to...

Hi, new to this! I am taking Rivaroxaban for life due to AF. I had the flu jab l...

Maryrevitt

•6 years ago

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Flecainide again sorry

Two questions really. I am now on 50mg twice a day. No breakthrough episodes since reduction but still get occasional times when I just have to lie down for...

Two questions really. I am now on 50mg twice a day. No breakthrough episodes sin...

Bagrat

•6 years ago

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Afib and dizziness feeling

I was diagnosed with afib this past May. I would get these awful dizzy spells for a couple of seconds when I would stand up. I still get them every once in a...

I was diagnosed with afib this past May. I would get these awful dizzy spells f...

nbpa1234

•6 years ago

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Flecanide, how can it be dangerous long term

Hi. I have had afib 14 years, 3 ablations , various meds. I have been on Flecanide for 3 years, then off it for 3 years until sept, now on 2x 100 per day=......

Hi. I have had afib 14 years, 3 ablations , various meds. I have been on Flecani...

Marney

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Slow heart rate.

Just wondering if anybody knows anything about brachycardia? Ive been suffering with heart palpitations for a year now and have been told it's caused by...

Just wondering if anybody knows anything about brachycardia? Ive been suffering ...

scottlayton35

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Cleveland Clinic transcript

Here is a link to a answers /questions on the stop a/fib website you might find answers to your questions but if not its still very interesting to hear others...

Here is a link to a answers /questions on the stop a/fib website you might find ...

fairgo45

•6 years ago

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Amiodarone interaction with NOACs /warfarin

This appeared in my email from Medscape. It was one in the case challenge series. Below is the bottom line NOACs for Atrial Fibrillation: Important Drug/Drug...

This appeared in my email from Medscape. It was one in the case challenge serie...

Bagrat

•6 years ago

7 Replies

this is 2018, A-fib still here

Hi, just found this, and all the writers wrote here at least one if not more years ago, can they write again, and say how they are getting on NOW! I was just...

Hi, just found this, and all the writers wrote here at least one if not more yea...

Af2017Hn

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Ramipril confused

I had a AF attack and came out of sinus ryth in Nov .The consultant told me they would try and cardio avert me after results of a echo cardiogram which I had...

I had a AF attack and came out of sinus ryth in Nov .The consultant told me they...

Timpsonboy

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2018

Electric stimulation

Dr Sanjay Gupta to visit New York

AF attack

Hair loss

A different kind of start

Magnesium

Bisoprolol post AF

Is my afib going away?

Xarelto Rivaroxaban

Deleted Posts - Please read!

AF :(

My AF problems

Managing unavoidable triggers in adrenergic AF

Entresto 2

Recent AF diagnosis, return to exercise?

Hols

Hybrid ablation

Ablation nearly 5 months on

Suffering from flu and now heart playing up.

low platelets and rivaroxaban (aka Xarelto)

First day

Rivaroxaban safe with any runny nose drug?

Flecainide again sorry

Afib and dizziness feeling

Flecanide, how can it be dangerous long term

Slow heart rate.

Cleveland Clinic transcript

Amiodarone interaction with NOACs /warfarin

this is 2018, A-fib still here

Ramipril confused

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