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Heart rate

High heart rate Experimenting with the dose of bisiirolol But I’ll ta caused my heart to go into AF. Was on 5mg morning 2.5 evening But reduced this to 1.25...

High heart rate Experimenting with the dose of bisiirolol But I’ll ta caused my ...

Tadpole1892

•7 years ago

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Flecanide

I get my AF episodes like clockwork every 8 days, lasting 2 days or so each time. I've recently been prescribed Flecanide 50mgs or 100mgs to try as a pill in...

I get my AF episodes like clockwork every 8 days, lasting 2 days or so each time...

Surreyhunni

•7 years ago

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constant ectopics 1 year post ablation

Hi I am constantly getting loads of ectopics one year on is this normal or is the ablation failing?

Hi I am constantly getting loads of ectopics one year on is this normal or is th...

colpea

•7 years ago

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Laser ablation

I went into hospital for a cryoablation on Friday but was told afterwards that I had had a laser ablation as it carries less risks and is a simpler procedure....

I went into hospital for a cryoablation on Friday but was told afterwards that I...

rothwell

•7 years ago

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Long episode of AFib

I am 13 hours into an AFib episode having taken verapamil at the start which hasn’t helped. I am on the NHS waiting list for ablation & cant tolerate beta...

I am 13 hours into an AFib episode having taken verapamil at the start which has...

Maura5

•7 years ago

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Atrial fibrillation / non specific st t changes

I had my EKG showing I had an afib with isolated PVC so I've decided to undergo a echo cardiogram luckily the result was all normal so I've decided again for...

I had my EKG showing I had an afib with isolated PVC so I've decided to undergo ...

Budoypapaitan

•7 years ago

41 Replies

Four and a half months post ablation.

I have been sent an appointment to have an ecg 24 hour monitor fitted just four and a half months following second ablation, is this normal procedure does...

I have been sent an appointment to have an ecg 24 hour monitor fitted just four...

Nanabrodie

•7 years ago

8 Replies

CardioAce +

I asked advice about these previously I also asked my GP and i decided to get them sadly they didn't agree with me. Is there anyone who takes these i would...

I asked advice about these previously I also asked my GP and i decided to get th...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Isosorbide mononitrate.

Hi just started on isosorbide mononitrate 10 mg . Not sure when I should take the second dose. My prescription says 12 midday but I only too the first dose at...

Hi just started on isosorbide mononitrate 10 mg . Not sure when I should take th...

Caradomben

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Living with AF

Hi, I’m new on here. I had two ablations 16 years ago for SVT which was successful. I have now been diagnosed with AF after having frequent episodes of...

Hi, I’m new on here. I had two ablations 16 years ago for SVT which was successf...

Maura5

•7 years ago

12 Replies

New drug

Can’t tolerant bisoprolol So today af 150, in a& e Doc suggested nebivolol 2.5 mg daily Any thoughts

Can’t tolerant bisoprolol So today af 150, in a& e Doc suggested nebivolol 2.5 ...

Hertbeat321

•7 years ago

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How do you know if you're in flutter?

Had a nasty cough and cold over new year which seems to gave cleared up but since Monday I haven't felt right, feeling like my heart is racing on and off and...

Had a nasty cough and cold over new year which seems to gave cleared up but sinc...

Beckyr86

•7 years ago

7 Replies

anyone had flu or chest virus?

have awful cough and cold which has resulted in a chest infection, I am on steroids and antibiotics, I am really wheezy and breathless on exertion ,will the...

have awful cough and cold which has resulted in a chest infection, I am on stero...

caznear68

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Event Monitor Results Surgery 1/29/18

Monitor Results: Start Date: End Date: # of patient initiated loop recordings: Symptoms: Rhythm: 12/05/2017 12/05/2017 40 Rapid HR/Palp/Flutter,...

Monitor Results: Start Date: End Date: # of patient initiated loop recordings: S...

MrsMontgomery78

•7 years ago

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AfIb Atack Pvc

Hello all ....im 43 m was average weight 13 month ago... Was originally diagnosed with Afib with Svt treated with Sotalol for a few months Sceduled my...

Hello all ....im 43 m was average weight 13 month ago... Was originally diagnose...

2ablatuions

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Supplements

Hello, Just a Question . Since 2011 afib. My medicine is Eliquis 2.5 twice a day. What kind of vitamines or supplements can I take on a daily basis?and What...

Hello, Just a Question . Since 2011 afib. My medicine is Eliquis 2.5 twice a day...

Mergelweg

•7 years ago

7 Replies

So you thought you were in Sinus Rhythm, Mr SmartyPants? Take home is Atrial Flutter can mimic Sinus Rhythm but rare as hen's teeth.

Or ... when PAF was actually atypical persistent AFL with variable block in the first place. And “ sinus rhythm”, rate 60, was AFL with 5:1 block 😳 So...

Or ... when PAF was actually atypical persistent AFL with variable block in the ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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New Regimen of Sotalol

Could anyone please advise of what my EP's strategy may be. I must explain that I have a history of ventricular tachycardia and Ido have an AICD implanted...

Could anyone please advise of what my EP's strategy may be. I must explain that...

aika

•7 years ago

10 Replies

diuretics cause af

Are diuretics a common cause of af episodes. My brother has recently discontinued his diuretic because he is confident that it was causing many of his...

Are diuretics a common cause of af episodes. My brother has recently discontinue...

ralft

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Flecanide/Coreg After Effects

Hi all, first time post here. So I was having palpitations which were really bad lasting 20 - 25 minutes. I then also developed arrhythmia. My cardiologist...

Hi all, first time post here. So I was having palpitations which were really ba...

PatrickMcC

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Heart rates for those in permanent/persistent AF?

Dear all, I was wondering what are typical heart rates for those of us who are in permanent/persistent AF? I have been suffering a lot of long attacks (40...

Dear all, I was wondering what are typical heart rates for those of us who are i...

AndyFoz

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Permanent AF

I have recently come out of hospital where I developed AF after a mallory weiss tear with complications due to warfarin. My heart rate goes all over the place...

I have recently come out of hospital where I developed AF after a mallory weiss ...

lindyloo59

•7 years ago

37 Replies

Cost range?

Does anyone have an estimate of how much an ablation cost with health insurance in the US? I have uhc but was wondering what people really payed.

Does anyone have an estimate of how much an ablation cost with health insurance ...

Nichyr

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Holiday

Hi all, i was wondering if any of you have any idea if its ok to fly abroad whilst being on treatment for AF & i had lots of blood clots diagnosed in august...

Hi all, i was wondering if any of you have any idea if its ok to fly abroad whil...

Teresaw40

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Question

I was told by primary doctor that I have Paroxysmal AFib. One visit he heard it and one he didn't. I had EKG done at Cardiologist office and it was fine. I...

I was told by primary doctor that I have Paroxysmal AFib. One visit he heard it ...

Karzme

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Eliquis and Hair Loss TOO!

Following 2 back surgeries in '12 and '13 for 7 herniated disks, a stent, and more than a few embolisms (DVT & PE), I was on Warfarin for a couple of years....

Following 2 back surgeries in '12 and '13 for 7 herniated disks, a stent, and mo...

Garyess

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Has anyone had an ablation at Hammersmith hospital with a dr Prapa kanagaratnam?

I hear that so much success depends on your EP consultant and I was keen to hear any feedback from people who have had an ablation with him. Thank you

I hear that so much success depends on your EP consultant and I was keen to hear...

kateh

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Plagued with ectopics and flutters

Hi all new on here . i was diagnosed with mitral valve regurge , fast hear rate controlled with beta blockers last few years , im. told that magnesium is good...

Hi all new on here . i was diagnosed with mitral valve regurge , fast hear rate ...

catwoman2015

•7 years ago

6 Replies

So what would you do?

I had a Cryoablation in July 2016 and all was well until last October when I had 2 episodes which was almost certainly brought on by stress. Since then, I...

I had a Cryoablation in July 2016 and all was well until last October when I had...

Hidden

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Public Health England

Most of us are on medications that we don't really want to be on but have learned that we need to be. One of my meds (not for AF but that's not really...

Most of us are on medications that we don't really want to be on but have learne...

Barb1

•7 years ago

35 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2018

Heart rate

Flecanide

constant ectopics 1 year post ablation

Laser ablation

Long episode of AFib

Atrial fibrillation / non specific st t changes

Four and a half months post ablation.

CardioAce +

Isosorbide mononitrate.

Living with AF

New drug

How do you know if you're in flutter?

anyone had flu or chest virus?

Event Monitor Results Surgery 1/29/18

AfIb Atack Pvc

Supplements

So you thought you were in Sinus Rhythm, Mr SmartyPants? Take home is Atrial Flutter can mimic Sinus Rhythm but rare as hen's teeth.

New Regimen of Sotalol

diuretics cause af

Flecanide/Coreg After Effects

Heart rates for those in permanent/persistent AF?

Permanent AF

Cost range?

Holiday

Question

Eliquis and Hair Loss TOO!

Has anyone had an ablation at Hammersmith hospital with a dr Prapa kanagaratnam?

Plagued with ectopics and flutters

So what would you do?

Public Health England

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