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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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1 week post ablation and the flu

Sitting here in the ER waiting on a CT Scan to make sure I don't have a pulmonary embolism, but I got a lovely positive flu test. So now I am quite frightened...

Sitting here in the ER waiting on a CT Scan to make sure I don't have a pulmonar...

sjanee11

•6 years ago

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Ectopic beats in bed?

Why do I tend to get ectopic beats when I lie down in bed. Usually when I lie on my right side? Could the beats be caused by indigestion?

Why do I tend to get ectopic beats when I lie down in bed. Usually when I lie on...

Asdfvv

•6 years ago

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Xarelto

Hi has anyone had to stop taking xarelto for a few days for any reason? Thanks for any replies 😊

Hi has anyone had to stop taking xarelto for a few days for any reason? Thanks f...

PaulaL1971

•6 years ago

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AF

Hi folks, thank you for the add. I'm 69 and have recently been diagnosed with AF following a trip to A & E at which I was put on Bisoprolol & Rivaroxaban. I am...

Hi folks, thank you for the add. I'm 69 and have recently been diagnosed with AF...

Chrisdave

•6 years ago

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Advice on upset stomach.

Today, I have not felt well. BP 128/91 and pulse 60 yet when I bend forward, it feels like my head, face, fills with blood. I have no better way to describe...

Today, I have not felt well. BP 128/91 and pulse 60 yet when I bend forward, it...

Diamonddaisy

•6 years ago

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Chest pain with afib?

I've had paroxysmal afib for a couple of years, which has occurred only rarely. I take 50 mg Flecainde at night and have another 5 mg on hand to use as PIP...

I've had paroxysmal afib for a couple of years, which has occurred only rarely. ...

Nanfranz

•6 years ago

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Ablation Recovery

I am scheduled to have an ablation next month. I have a question for those who have had successful results after an ablation. Other than a slightly accelerated...

I am scheduled to have an ablation next month. I have a question for those who h...

Asdfvv

•6 years ago

33 Replies

Removal of recent post

I’m posting this because we regretfully had to remove a recent post that implied the need for professional or medical help. Although an incredible level of...

I’m posting this because we regretfully had to remove a recent post that implied...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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AF and low BP

Hi everyone ,I have AF and have a pace maker ,all of a sudden my BP as dropped to 107/ 77 ,do I need to worry , Poppy Storey

Hi everyone ,I have AF and have a pace maker ,all of a sudden my BP as dropped t...

poppystorey

•6 years ago

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Best diet for Afib

About 6 months ago I began to experience chest pain and palpitations. The anxiety caused by this eventually caused me to experience Afib. Needless to say,...

About 6 months ago I began to experience chest pain and palpitations. The anxiet...

Asdfvv

•6 years ago

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SVT stooped after lying on my right side

Hi all Been almost 4 weeks since my AFIB ablation and still get daily what I think is SVT. Tried contacting the cardiologist secretary for advice but she says...

Hi all Been almost 4 weeks since my AFIB ablation and still get daily what I thi...

Elsieclarke

•6 years ago

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Heart - Stomach Conference - York - April

Just seen an announcement for above on Dr Sanjay Gupta’s YouTube channel. If it were not such a long way away I would be tempted but alas, too far. Only...

Just seen an announcement for above on Dr Sanjay Gupta’s YouTube channel. If it...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

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Does anyone have experience of Left Atrial Appendage occlusion.

I have been on Apixaban for PAF. 4 years, had a stroke 2 years ago,was told i would remain on Apixaban for the rest of my life Had an Ablation 10 months ago,...

I have been on Apixaban for PAF. 4 years, had a stroke 2 years ago,was told i wo...

Capri62

•6 years ago

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Has an ICM or the ZioPatch detected your AF?

We are seeking people who have had an ICM (Implantable Cardiac Monitor) fitted, or a Zio Patch to seek a diagnosis. Would you be willing to speak to us about...

We are seeking people who have had an ICM (Implantable Cardiac Monitor) fitted, ...

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•6 years ago

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Off Rivaroxaban for over a month

I have been on Rivaroxaban for over 5 years and have been told to come off it folllowing a second stroke...I have been waiting for a scan and have had it after...

I have been on Rivaroxaban for over 5 years and have been told to come off it fo...

Symons

•6 years ago

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Flecainide

Was recently taken off Nebivolol and given a 100 of Flecainide as a PIP. Have been having an episode of AF all night. My fault for turning on my left side! My...

Was recently taken off Nebivolol and given a 100 of Flecainide as a PIP. Have be...

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•6 years ago

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Metoprolol

I've been on sotolol for a few years now with no problems (besides it not completely con trolling my Afib.) I was recently put on metoprolol as well. I'm...

I've been on sotolol for a few years now with no problems (besides it not comple...

zachb

•6 years ago

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Beta blockers preablation

So.... had preop assessment yesterday. I'm supposed to stop taking beta blockers Thursday morning as I'm having ablation Saturday morning. Concerned : should...

So.... had preop assessment yesterday. I'm supposed to stop taking beta blocker...

gingo2012

•6 years ago

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Pace and ablate

Getting ready for my pacemaker next week . Just wanted to know if your heart is beating at 90-130 beats a minute what will pacemaker do ? Or is it switched on...

Getting ready for my pacemaker next week . Just wanted to know if your heart is ...

Teresakelley

•6 years ago

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Catfioversion

How long were people in normal sinus rythmn after procedure. My husband has his first cardioversion in 3 weeks time. Thanks

How long were people in normal sinus rythmn after procedure. My husband has his ...

lindyloo59

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Spitting blood in morning when waling

I was diagnosed with CHF and AF eight years ago. I had a pacemaker fitted which has been a Godsend. Last June my cardiologist changed my anti coag to...

I was diagnosed with CHF and AF eight years ago. I had a pacemaker fitted which ...

Droopy60

•6 years ago

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Too much care?

Warning - this is mostly self pity and not all AF related. In the past few days I have had four letters and one phone phone call from the NHS: Two separate...

Warning - this is mostly self pity and not all AF related. In the past few days ...

Mrspat

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Pro BNP

I had a heart attack 4 years ago - from my very stressful job- and it was not properly diagnosed so when I eventually got help there was serious permanent...

I had a heart attack 4 years ago - from my very stressful job- and it was not pr...

annemk

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Amiodarone & Smelling

Not a pleasant link if true, but this is the 2nd time I've been on IV Amiodarone inside 12 months and as well as the increased urination whilst being in fast...

Not a pleasant link if true, but this is the 2nd time I've been on IV Amiodarone...

jedimasterlincoln

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Vagal AF, Omeprazole and Metoprolol

A Dr.Gupta video recently appeared on this site. It suggested if you have vagal AF then treating the stomach problem may help the AF. I told my new local GP...

A Dr.Gupta video recently appeared on this site. It suggested if you have vagal ...

Izzle

•6 years ago

35 Replies

Ablation

How soon after your 1st ablation did you go into sinus rhythm and how long did last Please send me your answer Thanks

How soon after your 1st ablation did you go into sinus rhythm and how long did l...

bmand

•6 years ago

24 Replies

1 week later...

I only posted last week about my positive news from the EP and stopping my medications.... As I write this I'm sat in CCU after being taken unwell on my night...

I only posted last week about my positive news from the EP and stopping my medic...

jedimasterlincoln

•6 years ago

56 Replies

Individual risk assessment, and the "art" of medicine

My father who started as a doctor in the 1940s liked to talk of medicine as an art rather than a science. To an extent that still applies in fields like...

My father who started as a doctor in the 1940s liked to talk of medicine as an a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Erratic HR with Polar HRM

Hi, I'm 4 weeks post successful flutter ablation. Resting HR via old fashioned two finger wrist check and also using Kardia app report a normal sinus rhythm...

Hi, I'm 4 weeks post successful flutter ablation. Resting HR via old fashioned t...

jondeanp

•6 years ago

2 Replies

CBD oil

I want to try CBD oil for my pain relief but have been told as I’m on apixaban anticoagulant I can’t use it as it thins the blood and can also make your heart...

I want to try CBD oil for my pain relief but have been told as I’m on apixaban a...

Kingsley09

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2018

1 week post ablation and the flu

Ectopic beats in bed?

Xarelto

AF

Advice on upset stomach.

Chest pain with afib?

Ablation Recovery

Removal of recent post

AF and low BP

Best diet for Afib

SVT stooped after lying on my right side

Heart - Stomach Conference - York - April

Does anyone have experience of Left Atrial Appendage occlusion.

Has an ICM or the ZioPatch detected your AF?

Off Rivaroxaban for over a month

Flecainide

Metoprolol

Beta blockers preablation

Pace and ablate

Catfioversion

Spitting blood in morning when waling

Too much care?

Pro BNP

Amiodarone & Smelling

Vagal AF, Omeprazole and Metoprolol

Ablation

1 week later...

Individual risk assessment, and the "art" of medicine

Erratic HR with Polar HRM

CBD oil

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