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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Thank you

Not quite sure how to do this without starting a new thread, but thank you all so much for your messages after my post about the loss of my sister. They gave...

Not quite sure how to do this without starting a new thread, but thank you all s...

irene75359

•6 years ago

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Allergic reaction to halter monitor leads

I know some people are allergic to the halter monitor leads, but has anyone ever had to seek medical attention for it?? I had a reaction before, but not this...

I know some people are allergic to the halter monitor leads, but has anyone ever...

Mabelom

•6 years ago

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Post çryoablation

Hi All, I had a Cryoablation just over two weeks ago and feel tired which is unusual for me plus I feel like I have a chesty cough so when I breath in I feel...

Hi All, I had a Cryoablation just over two weeks ago and feel tired which is unu...

Zacky19

•6 years ago

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Post ablation

I know i have posted a few times, out of nowhere i got this pressure in my chest, like a gas pressure? My knees are not numb but heavy...im worried is this...

I know i have posted a few times, out of nowhere i got this pressure in my chest...

Nichyr

•6 years ago

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Slight soreness post ablation

I know i am still early in healing, i am two days post ablation everyonce in a while my chest hurts only for a second or two, i assume this is due to the...

I know i am still early in healing, i am two days post ablation everyonce in a w...

Nichyr

•6 years ago

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Post-ablation tachycardia - normal?

My resting HR pre-ablation was 43. My resting HR (3 weeks) post-ablation is 81. Is this “normal”? Will my resting HR reduce over time? PS - the tachycardia...

My resting HR pre-ablation was 43. My resting HR (3 weeks) post-ablation is 81....

Mejulie69

•6 years ago

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CRT-D Pacemaker Implantation Part 4

I’m writing this blog to help those who, like me, struggled with the whole concept of Pacemakers, CRT Pacemakers and ICD’s. My understanding of the role of the...

I’m writing this blog to help those who, like me, struggled with the whole conce...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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High Blood Pressure during the Night.

Hi, I wonder if anyone is able to help me with a high blood pressure issue. I have had Paroxysmal Afib for about 10 years and managed Ok other than the...

Hi, I wonder if anyone is able to help me with a high blood pressure issue. I ha...

Rubymurray25

•6 years ago

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Feeling older

You know you are getting old when the medical student you met in his first year is now your Cardiologist! The advice is still the same "Take it easy" and "Take...

You know you are getting old when the medical student you met in his first year ...

Smokie2D

•6 years ago

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Dr John Mandrola and his views on Watchman

https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/134454257/dr-j-mandrola-left-atrial-appendage-closure-should-stop-now Bagrat started an interesting thread 3...

https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/134454257/dr-j-mandrola-left-atri...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Thyroid meds causing body itching - help!

So, hey all, I need help. Thanks to amiodarone, my thyroid is all messed up. They put me on 100 mcg of levothyroxine and after almost two weeks, my entire...

So, hey all, I need help. Thanks to amiodarone, my thyroid is all messed up. T...

PaulaEKing

•6 years ago

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Flecainide

Hi all..hope you have all enjoyed sledging.....My EP has upped my flecainide to 100mg twice a day to try and keep my AF at bay until I see him again in a...

Hi all..hope you have all enjoyed sledging.....My EP has upped my flecainide to ...

bushy2016

•6 years ago

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Help me understand my Holt Monitor results

This is the message from my doctor. A total of 90 transmissions were sent during the monitoring period. Baseline and predominant rhythm were normal sinus...

This is the message from my doctor. A total of 90 transmissions were sent durin...

Vandalbragg

•6 years ago

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Long-tern aspirin use after Watchman Procedure.

Hi all, As most of you prob know ( as I've written about this 'ad infinitum!") I had my Watchmen Procedure in January (am in the US), all went well, and the...

Hi all, As most of you prob know ( as I've written about this 'ad infinitum!") I...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Living with the impact of Eliquis

Hi to all my fellow A-fibbers..... Just found this blog after I googled, is A-fib forever? I had a revision of a 15 year old failed total knee replacement...

Hi to all my fellow A-fibbers..... Just found this blog after I googled, is A-f...

donsgirl58

•6 years ago

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Ablation vs Cyroablation

I'm wondering the advantage/disadvantage between Ablation vs Cyroablation? Which procedure has higher successful rate? Thanks, Glen

I'm wondering the advantage/disadvantage between Ablation vs Cyroablation? Which...

glenpointe

•6 years ago

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Colanor?

After my ablation yesterday they want me to go on a medication called Colanor, or something of the sort...however when i looked up the price it is...

After my ablation yesterday they want me to go on a medication called Colanor, o...

Nichyr

•6 years ago

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Post AF

My husband is 4 months post ablation. Until last week he had been symptom free during his recovery period. However, last week he had a couple of tachycardia...

My husband is 4 months post ablation. Until last week he had been symptom free d...

netie54

•6 years ago

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Death of a sister

My daughter wrote "This was no 'Beast from the East'. This was Scotland come south to bring her Rose home. Our dearest sweet gentle Auntie Woof - our hearts...

My daughter wrote "This was no 'Beast from the East'. This was Scotland come sou...

irene75359

•6 years ago

52 Replies

Stay Safe

We at AF Association would just like to say we hope you are all safe and warm. We also wanted to let you know that we are still available if you need to call,...

We at AF Association would just like to say we hope you are all safe and warm. ...

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•6 years ago

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AF has returned - Resting HR 50bpm

Hi all, my AF has returned 4 weeks ago following a period of 7 years symptom free after a successful ablation. I went to A & E with my HR fluctuating between...

Hi all, my AF has returned 4 weeks ago following a period of 7 years symptom fre...

GordonS

•6 years ago

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Partial sinul node ablation

I am post ablation now, i had ist instead of psvt so they could only modify so much. I already feel better in my heart but it only has a short term success...

I am post ablation now, i had ist instead of psvt so they could only modify so m...

Nichyr

•6 years ago

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Reassuring when neighbour brings his work home!

Just in case we needed rescuing.... isn’t that kind of him? He went around all the neighbours to check on everyone in our close and offered to get groceries...

Just in case we needed rescuing.... isn’t that kind of him? He went around all ...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Is this usual

I had to make an appointment for a medicine review for my heart tablets so I went to my GP receptionist and she told me to go to the D.I.Y. blood pressure...

I had to make an appointment for a medicine review for my heart tablets so I wen...

Hidden

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Xarelto and extractions

I'm due to have 8 extractions in two weeks, very, very nervous :(

PaulaL1971

•6 years ago

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Tired all the time.

The most annoying thing I find is that I am tired almost all the time! I also feel slightly unwell but am unable to figure out exactly why. I have AF and other...

The most annoying thing I find is that I am tired almost all the time! I also fe...

Smokie2D

•6 years ago

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PAF second opinion - dilema

Hi to all! I short: had 2nd opinion today. Due to my hyperthyreosis cardiologist and current status) ( PAF November 2017, January 2018 self conversion to NSR,...

Hi to all! I short: had 2nd opinion today. Due to my hyperthyreosis cardiologist...

vaga_v

•6 years ago

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Stay warm and safe

Went out this morning and it was mostly clear so I managed to gather provisions but even here it is -3C. The snow has now started here in East Devon on the...

Went out this morning and it was mostly clear so I managed to gather provisions ...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

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Echo

Today I have an echocardiogram to ck my valve. The palpitations started in the middle of the night again last night. They are so annoying!!!!!! New bp med is...

Today I have an echocardiogram to ck my valve. The palpitations started in the m...

Kharrell62

•6 years ago

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Check PM re LAAO Closure

Hi Jambon. Sent you a PM re info on LAAO. Hope it went through. If not let me know and will resend. irina1975 .

Hi Jambon. Sent you a PM re info on LAAO. Hope it went through. If not let me kn...

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•6 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2018

Thank you

Allergic reaction to halter monitor leads

Post çryoablation

Post ablation

Slight soreness post ablation

Post-ablation tachycardia - normal?

CRT-D Pacemaker Implantation Part 4

High Blood Pressure during the Night.

Feeling older

Dr John Mandrola and his views on Watchman

Thyroid meds causing body itching - help!

Flecainide

Help me understand my Holt Monitor results

Long-tern aspirin use after Watchman Procedure.

Living with the impact of Eliquis

Ablation vs Cyroablation

Colanor?

Post AF

Death of a sister

Stay Safe

AF has returned - Resting HR 50bpm

Partial sinul node ablation

Reassuring when neighbour brings his work home!

Is this usual

Xarelto and extractions

Tired all the time.

PAF second opinion - dilema

Stay warm and safe

Echo

Check PM re LAAO Closure

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