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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Mychart or similar: ? a worthwhile investment for NHS

https://mychart.clevelandclinic.org/ Thanks to irina1975 who should be resting but clearly isn't 🤔

https://mychart.clevelandclinic.org/ Thanks to irina1975 who should be restin...

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•7 years ago

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New sufferer of AF

I have recently been diagnosed with AF. I have had four attacks so far and find them very frightening, a couple lasting up to 17 hours. My medication is...

I have recently been diagnosed with AF. I have had four attacks so far and find...

pwoody

•7 years ago

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The reason why Magnesium comes up so much

A recent comprehensive article on Magnesium concluding with ' A greater public health effort is needed to inform both the patient and clinician about the...

A recent comprehensive article on Magnesium concluding with ' A greater public h...

secondtry

•7 years ago

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Life after the Watchman Procedure.

Hi all. Just got home from the hospital. Had my Watchman Procedure yesterday. Went very well. Opened my computer to lots of massages and will answer all later...

Hi all. Just got home from the hospital. Had my Watchman Procedure yesterday. We...

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•7 years ago

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Is anyone taking eplerenone?

Is anyone taking eplerenone? I am 10 weeks post ablation. Currently taking 5mgs eliquus twice daily, 25 mgs epleronone (inspra), 26/24 entresto twice daily....

Is anyone taking eplerenone? I am 10 weeks post ablation. Currently taking 5mgs ...

Singer67

•7 years ago

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Can an episode of rapid heartbeats (95bpm) stop ectopic beats? That's what's happened to me at 6am today. Have had ectopics for months.

Ectopics

Gwersey

•7 years ago

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Do you email your EP?

Does your EP mind if you email her? If we all did that...... She hasn't mentioned having a specialist nurse

Does your EP mind if you email her? If we all did that...... She hasn't mentione...

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•7 years ago

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Anticoagulation and PPI

Just post RF ablation yesterday and am on zarelto. Does anyone know if a PPI is needed. Thanks

Just post RF ablation yesterday and am on zarelto. Does anyone know if a PPI is ...

Gwelos

•7 years ago

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Bisopralol

How long does this take to work? I've started it last week and I think it should be twice a day because it seems to wear off. I started at 75 mgs and it's too...

How long does this take to work? I've started it last week and I think it should...

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•7 years ago

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Ignoring ectopics

I get probably 15,000 ectopics per 24 hrs and so far I haven't managed to fade them out like I can my tinnitus. They are mainly a problem when I am sitting...

I get probably 15,000 ectopics per 24 hrs and so far I haven't managed to fade t...

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•7 years ago

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Can't see links to information on iPhone app

Hi, where are the links that show on the website? Thanks

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•7 years ago

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AF 4 days after ablation

Hi all, wanted to get some shared experience or feedback on my situation. Having had a cryo-ablation last Wednesday I felt on top of the world through Saturday...

Hi all, wanted to get some shared experience or feedback on my situation. Having...

Hynesb

•7 years ago

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Dental med's query

I will be having a root canal and crown done in a few weeks. As someone with either persistent? or permanent? AF for the last year, I wonder if there are any...

I will be having a root canal and crown done in a few weeks. As someone with ei...

portmoodyggma

•7 years ago

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Beta Blockers

I've had AF for about 21 years, first paroxysmal, now persistent. Up to 2 months ago my only medication for persistent, with a heart rate of about ninety...

I've had AF for about 21 years, first paroxysmal, now persistent. Up to 2 month...

Thomas45

•7 years ago

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Diagnosed at 30

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I found out I had paroxysmal AF when I was 30. I'm an endurance athlete and had just finished a cycling trip across Europe, cycling...

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I found out I had paroxysmal AF when I was 30. I'm an...

loneruck

•7 years ago

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Menopause and ectopic heartbeat

I am 57 and last period age 50. Suddenly got ectopics. Did anyone else experience this and did it stop?

I am 57 and last period age 50. Suddenly got ectopics. Did anyone else experienc...

princesscaroline

•7 years ago

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Ablation at Glenfield

Has anyone had a Ablation at Glenfield for A F and not been on Amiodarone, Iv,e been on it for 2 years, had a Ablation a year ago and got to go for another one...

Has anyone had a Ablation at Glenfield for A F and not been on Amiodarone, Iv,e ...

higgy52

•7 years ago

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Kingsley09

I have amitriptyline for nerve pain relief but dr only gives me 10 mg as they say it can interact with your heart but 10 mg is not enough for pain relief is...

I have amitriptyline for nerve pain relief but dr only gives me 10 mg as they sa...

Kingsley09

•7 years ago

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Annie123

I am new here has anyone had 3cardiovertions and 3ablations I had my last ablation in November and I am back in af

I am new here has anyone had 3cardiovertions and 3ablations I had my last ablati...

123456789233

•7 years ago

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Been Absent

Hi - I used to post and read this feed all the time but with a few ups and more downs last year I have been out of touch but now I need your advice. I have...

Hi - I used to post and read this feed all the time but with a few ups and more ...

soupersue

•7 years ago

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TODAY'S HOT TOPIC 15/01/18

Todays Hot Topic: NEW YEAR: NEW YOU – Don’t Let Atrial Fibrillation kick your resolutions! As a patient or carer what are some of your new years resolutions?...

Todays Hot Topic: NEW YEAR: NEW YOU – Don’t Let Atrial Fibrillation kick your r...

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•7 years ago

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PVC and blood pressure

Can pvc cause an instant spike in blood pressure. Had ablation on 11/15/2017. Pressure avg 130/75. Yesterday spiked to 190 /110. Went to ER had ekg, blood...

Can pvc cause an instant spike in blood pressure. Had ablation on 11/15/2017. ...

Grace4291

•7 years ago

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If you are in permanent AF do you restrict your coffee and alcohol?

If my next ablation for persistent AFlutter fails, I expect to return to my Tesco Guatemala strength 4. If it works I will stay with my Caffè Nero decaff...

If my next ablation for persistent AFlutter fails, I expect to return to my Tes...

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•7 years ago

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Bisoprolol update

Just wanted to share how I've been since my last/first post! So I've been back on Biso 5mg since Wednesday after four days trying 7.5mg to get my BP lower,...

Just wanted to share how I've been since my last/first post! So I've been back o...

mikeonfire

•7 years ago

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Constant AF and not good ablation candidate

I'm new here. I am a 62-year-old female and new to my diagnosis of AF and heart failure which was devastating when I first heard those words -- now I am trying...

I'm new here. I am a 62-year-old female and new to my diagnosis of AF and heart ...

mbheart

•7 years ago

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Eliquis and hair loss

I have been on Eliquis since the summer of 2017. I began to notice my hair falling out and am now despairing about how much hair I have lost. I started...

I have been on Eliquis since the summer of 2017. I began to notice my hair fall...

Rbrenner

•7 years ago

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Flecanide med increase caused agitation

I’ve been diagnosed with afib a month ago and have been taking 50mg flecanide but afib continues weekly so today increased to 100mg and within a few hours I...

I’ve been diagnosed with afib a month ago and have been taking 50mg flecanide bu...

Marionbeacham

•7 years ago

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Suffering

Bring the kids to museum today. Seeing other families around, I envy them so much that they don’t have to worry about this damn thing and can enjoy there time...

Bring the kids to museum today. Seeing other families around, I envy them so muc...

li17

•7 years ago

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Search for guidance on the choice to Ablate Ectopic beats.

First post on forum, simply scared of Ablation and the possibility of worsening symptoms.I have been trying to deal with Ectopic beats for fourteen months I...

First post on forum, simply scared of Ablation and the possibility of worsening ...

sliw

•7 years ago

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The Founders of HU

Being of a curious nature I have followed the growth of HU since I found the site in 2012/3. I wonder how many other members are aware of the history of how HU...

Being of a curious nature I have followed the growth of HU since I found the sit...

CDreamer

•7 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2018

Mychart or similar: ? a worthwhile investment for NHS

New sufferer of AF

The reason why Magnesium comes up so much

Life after the Watchman Procedure.

Is anyone taking eplerenone?

Can an episode of rapid heartbeats (95bpm) stop ectopic beats? That's what's happened to me at 6am today. Have had ectopics for months.

Do you email your EP?

Anticoagulation and PPI

Bisopralol

Ignoring ectopics

Can't see links to information on iPhone app

AF 4 days after ablation

Dental med's query

Beta Blockers

Diagnosed at 30

Menopause and ectopic heartbeat

Ablation at Glenfield

Kingsley09

Annie123

Been Absent

TODAY'S HOT TOPIC 15/01/18

PVC and blood pressure

If you are in permanent AF do you restrict your coffee and alcohol?

Bisoprolol update

Constant AF and not good ablation candidate

Eliquis and hair loss

Flecanide med increase caused agitation

Suffering

Search for guidance on the choice to Ablate Ectopic beats.

The Founders of HU

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