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Cryoblation a success

Went to cardio today for check up he went through all my ECGs and although I am having short runs of AF he thinks my cryoblation has been a success ,he wants...

Went to cardio today for check up he went through all my ECGs and although I am ...

Mazza23

•7 years ago

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"surveys"

Following the recent post about this, I can confirm that neither AF Association nor HUL have authorised any such survey so please do not respond to anything...

Following the recent post about this, I can confirm that neither AF Association ...

BobD

Volunteer•7 years ago

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Skiing after cardioversion

Hi folks - 1st post here so be gentle...;-). I suffered a minor strike last November which was caused by a previous undiagnosed AF. I should have recognized...

Hi folks - 1st post here so be gentle...;-). I suffered a minor strike last Nove...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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We are searching for people to be interviewed by the press! If you have had a diagnosis of AF by using an Alivecor Kardia and live in the London area; OR If...

We are searching for people to be interviewed by the press! If you have had a d...

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•7 years ago

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To statin or not to statin

I’ve had af and an ablation and recently my cholesterol was 5.7 and my bad ratio cholesterol ratio 3.7. I’m 69, fit, and happy. Any views on the advice to go...

I’ve had af and an ablation and recently my cholesterol was 5.7 and my bad ratio...

lacolyn

•7 years ago

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Azkaban and Naproxen

Had irregular heart beat for years no symptoms no medication it always showed up when in hospital for various reasons,until last year at 72 went for sinus...

Had irregular heart beat for years no symptoms no medication it always showed up...

Rossimyboy

•7 years ago

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Flutter

Hi everyone. Please can someone tell me the difference between an irregular heartbeat and atrial flutter. Does it feel different. Would I be aware of it.

Hi everyone. Please can someone tell me the difference between an irregular hear...

Primetime165

•7 years ago

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Technician report from Kardia

Can someone tell me where I can find the technician report on a Kardia ECG I submitted for the paid report? I assumed it would come by email. It's been about...

Can someone tell me where I can find the technician report on a Kardia ECG I sub...

Nanfranz

•7 years ago

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Multiple extractions

Hi, I'd like anyone's input please. Anyone's had experience with tooth extractions? Did you bleed alot? Did you need to stop meds before and after? Thanks for...

Hi, I'd like anyone's input please. Anyone's had experience with tooth extractio...

PaulaL1971

•7 years ago

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Any one thought his afib was caused by sudden change of diet?

I've been thinking my afib was caused by sudden change to vegan diet. I didn't drink, and wasn't over weight. The only special thing I noticed before my first...

I've been thinking my afib was caused by sudden change to vegan diet. I didn't d...

li17

•7 years ago

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Survey- Chris

Sorry Chris your survey was not quite understandable!

Bni29

•7 years ago

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Kardia and tachycardia

Hello, I'm trying to get to grips with understanding the Kardia and it's capabilities for arrhythmias other than AF. It flagged up multiple atrial ectopics...

Hello, I'm trying to get to grips with understanding the Kardia and it's capabi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Stopping digoxin itchy rash

My husband is on5mg bisoprolol and 125mcg digoxin for persistent af. 2 weeks intonthus new medication regime he has developed an itchy rash to his torso snd...

My husband is on5mg bisoprolol and 125mcg digoxin for persistent af. 2 weeks int...

lindyloo59

•7 years ago

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Permanent AF

My Mum was diagnosed with AF approx 5 years and has lived a healthy and full life. Prior to Christmas we had 4 A&E visits and she is now in permanent AF. Her...

My Mum was diagnosed with AF approx 5 years and has lived a healthy and full lif...

sheilab1934

•7 years ago

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So my Question is.....

Hi All, Since being diagnosed last year 2017 with PAF I have taken great interest in reading all the posts on here.( I actually contribute the odd one myself)....

Hi All, Since being diagnosed last year 2017 with PAF I have taken great interes...

Maureens46

•7 years ago

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Implanted heart loop monitor

What are the pros and cons for an implanted heart loop monitor for proximal A-fib? I have not had any episodes for 2 years and always new when I was having...

What are the pros and cons for an implanted heart loop monitor for proximal A-fi...

afibtennis

•7 years ago

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Since coming off Flecainide

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about my Cardiologist taking me off Flecainide. Since coming off it for the 1st week I was getting a lot of ectopic beats but...

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about my Cardiologist taking me off Flecainide. S...

chris45558

•7 years ago

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Doctors in uk

After having a medical and finding afib present in Italy I came home and paid privately for more investigations and was told left atrium enlargment ,a fib and...

After having a medical and finding afib present in Italy I came home and paid pr...

Chance1433

•7 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta:POTS and Dysautonomia part 6 medications may help....

https://youtu.be/rdguUqdrsc4

Steve112

•7 years ago

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can you take a blood thinner at onset of afib instead of always?

Can I take a blood thinner at onset of afib instead of always on the drug?

razorgirl

•7 years ago

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Razorgirl

Tried to lower dose of fleicanide to 75mug 2x a day since it has caused a long QT wave. Cutting a 100mg pill to 75 mg is impossible. Now, I have had quivering...

Tried to lower dose of fleicanide to 75mug 2x a day since it has caused a long Q...

razorgirl

•7 years ago

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Progress or not!

It's been a wee while since my last post a quite a lot has happened; in late December I received a call from the hospital at very short notice offering me the...

It's been a wee while since my last post a quite a lot has happened; in late Dec...

Cypbill

•7 years ago

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Long time since I posted.

Hi everyone. After being diagnosed exactly 2 years ago, following a few months of ups and downs my afib actually settled down. I was feeling really good,...

Hi everyone. After being diagnosed exactly 2 years ago, following a few months ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Flecanide as PIP

Saw Dr Kirubakaran today at QA hospital. Eat your heart out George Clooney, am off with another. What a lovely man. He has agreed I can come off Nebivolol and...

Saw Dr Kirubakaran today at QA hospital. Eat your heart out George Clooney, am o...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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drop in blood pressure???

this morning, I experienced what I believe to be a drop in my blood pressure. I got very dizzy and started sweating. Felt like I was going to pass out. I...

this morning, I experienced what I believe to be a drop in my blood pressure. I...

angiesuggs

•7 years ago

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Nose bleeds and paracetamol

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has heard of nosebleeds after taking two paracetamol? Mum only has nosebleeds after taking two 500mg of normal paracetamol....

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has heard of nosebleeds after taking two parace...

queeniebusybee88

•7 years ago

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Update post ablation 5 days

I had my second ablation 5 days ago. No complications during op and my previous post describes. Taking longer to feel back to normal this time. Have had...

I had my second ablation 5 days ago. No complications during op and my previous...

Elsieclarke

•7 years ago

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Ablation or wait

Hi. I have just returned home after seeing cardiologist. They have offered me an ablation. I have not posted for a while, so to refresh memories. I was...

Hi. I have just returned home after seeing cardiologist. They have offered me an...

Mandy232426

•7 years ago

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Hope for others?

I don't normally do this but found myself unusually overjoyed with the contents of a letter I received this morning. It is now seven years since my prostate...

I don't normally do this but found myself unusually overjoyed with the contents ...

BobD

Volunteer•7 years ago

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Side effects

I have had to take Apixaban, bisoprolol and Lisinopril for two or three years now. For the last 12months I have been having dramatic dreams every night, not...

I have had to take Apixaban, bisoprolol and Lisinopril for two or three years n...

Annmedd

•7 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2018

Cryoblation a success

"surveys"

Skiing after cardioversion

We need you!

To statin or not to statin

Azkaban and Naproxen

Flutter

Technician report from Kardia

Multiple extractions

Any one thought his afib was caused by sudden change of diet?

Survey- Chris

Kardia and tachycardia

Stopping digoxin itchy rash

Permanent AF

So my Question is.....

Implanted heart loop monitor

Since coming off Flecainide

Doctors in uk

Dr Sanjay Gupta:POTS and Dysautonomia part 6 medications may help....

can you take a blood thinner at onset of afib instead of always?

Razorgirl

Progress or not!

Long time since I posted.

Flecanide as PIP

drop in blood pressure???

Nose bleeds and paracetamol

Update post ablation 5 days

Ablation or wait

Hope for others?

Side effects

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