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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Have you been diagnosed with SVT?

We are looking to speak to people who have been diagnosed with paroxysmal SVT (Supra Ventricular Tachycardia). If you have been diagnosed with this condition...

We are looking to speak to people who have been diagnosed with paroxysmal SVT (S...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Weight Loss

Hi all last week started slimming world and lost 3 pounds it's a start of things that will help my heart.

Hi all last week started slimming world and lost 3 pounds it's a start of things...

sue13hils

•6 years ago

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Waiting for a follow up appt

I was admitted via GPappt/ambulance to Derriford Hosp November 2017 having been in AF for a couple of days. Self regulated back to NSR after a further 2 days...

I was admitted via GPappt/ambulance to Derriford Hosp November 2017 having been ...

Cat04

•6 years ago

7 Replies

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Pradaxa / dabigatran

I've been taking dabigatran for a couple of months. I've started getting really bad heartburn after taking it, so have asked my friend Mr Google what he...

I've been taking dabigatran for a couple of months. I've started getting really ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Vitamin B

Thoughts on Vitamin B deficiency signs and symptoms

grussell49

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Cardiac Ablation

Had my cardiac ablation today. I was told it was a success! Had two ecgs since and no signs of arrhythmia.... Over the moon ☺

Had my cardiac ablation today. I was told it was a success! Had two ecgs since a...

Nitsch

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Takes my breath away!

I am confused by my symptoms and just wanted to see if anyone out there has experienced anything similar. I don't experience the sensations as a missed beat...

I am confused by my symptoms and just wanted to see if anyone out there has exp...

nadgood

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Be sure to stay on top of your hemoglobin levels!!

I have probably bored you with several posts kvetching about the side effects of beta blockers, particularly the extreme chronic fatigue making me quite...

I have probably bored you with several posts kvetching about the side effects of...

akenclark

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Ablation

Got flutter Ablation tomorrow at Glenfield, will let you know tomorrow how it's gone

Got flutter Ablation tomorrow at Glenfield, will let you know tomorrow how it's ...

higgy52

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Flecainide??

Aetenolol wasn’t working so the doctor gave me flecainide as PIP. If Afib comes back then take it daily. Anyone have experience with this medication? Any...

Aetenolol wasn’t working so the doctor gave me flecainide as PIP. If Afib comes...

Vandalbragg

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Palipations

Hi my husband had an ablation in October for Afib. It was never constant just now and again. Since his ablation he hasn't had any Afibs again but has had a...

Hi my husband had an ablation in October for Afib. It was never constant just n...

netie54

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Info ref blood poisoning

Some of you may have read my post about a serious blood poisoning I had last week,ending with a trip to A and E,IV antibiotics and a weeks worth of antibiotics...

Some of you may have read my post about a serious blood poisoning I had last wee...

wilsond

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Kidney function

Does afib lead to reduced kidney function? Does afib cause kidney disease? Or vice versa?

Does afib lead to reduced kidney function? Does afib cause kidney disease? Or vi...

Asdfvv

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Ablation Blues

Hello Good People....Has anyone out there had a successful ablation that cured their afib? (That is their heart returning permanently to normal sinus rhythm)....

Hello Good People....Has anyone out there had a successful ablation that cured t...

haverhill88

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Ablation Blues

Hello Good People....Has anyone out there had a successful ablation that cured their afib? (That is their heart returning permanently to normal sinus rhythm)....

Hello Good People....Has anyone out there had a successful ablation that cured t...

haverhill88

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Afib no cure?

Hi I have just been for a check up to see my EP and get results of echo cardiogram and 24 hour heart monitor as well as discuss my worry about the failed...

Hi I have just been for a check up to see my EP and get results of echo cardiog...

kjjan

•6 years ago

13 Replies

A question about recurrence of AF

It is ten months since my ablation and in the main all has been well and I am sure my positive attitude helps. However over the past three months I have...

It is ten months since my ablation and in the main all has been well and I am su...

Ashburton51

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Afib ablation recovery. What to expect in your experience?

Ablation recovery. What to expect

jonesy510

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Sharp pains in head

Am not usually a headachey sort of person although have been getting a few lately. Last night I experienced two very sharp pains to the right hand side of my...

Am not usually a headachey sort of person although have been getting a few latel...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Carbohydrate connection to AF

There is growing evidence that suggests that the modern human diet is responsible for many of our modern disease epidemics (obesity, diabetes etc). The...

There is growing evidence that suggests that the modern human diet is responsibl...

Mejulie69

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Contraindications for Magnesium supplements.

I know many people take Magnesium supplements and say that it helps their AF or ectopics - but it is important to be aware of contraindications especially if...

I know many people take Magnesium supplements and say that it helps their AF or ...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Magnesium Spray?

I think one or two a-fib posters in the past have mentioned using magnesium oil or spray, and I'm wondering how effective this is overall? Has the use helped...

I think one or two a-fib posters in the past have mentioned using magnesium oil ...

Nanfranz

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Life insurance post ablation

4 years ago I refused life insurance due to my AF still being under investigation. Last month I finally had ablation, all's good so far, and now I have a...

4 years ago I refused life insurance due to my AF still being under investigatio...

Flatlander

•6 years ago

2 Replies

do not believe the literature

hello everyone my name is andy and i have just had my 2nd pvi ablation at the age of 52 on 14th march 2018..my cardiologist felt that the first one nearly...

hello everyone my name is andy and i have just had my 2nd pvi ablation at the ag...

thejepo

•6 years ago

14 Replies

After first pacemaker check

Morning, I had my pacemaker fitted 4 weeks ago, thankfully had no palpitations or flutters. Went to the pacing clinic on Wednesday, technician said af...

Morning, I had my pacemaker fitted 4 weeks ago, thankfully had no palpitations o...

valg59

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Stopping anticoagulant prior to major surgery.

Good morning. May i ask AF's experience when it comes to surgery and the cessation of anticoagulants prior to surgery. I am due to undertake major heart...

Good morning. May i ask AF's experience when it comes to surgery and the cessat...

RoyM

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Post Pulmonary ablation issues

I am weeks post pulmonary cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation... the procedure was traumatising.. I am not being a baby here.. had other procedures...

I am weeks post pulmonary cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation... the...

Adele_Poppy

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Ablation/cardioversion

Hi all. Had ablation on March12th 2018. Still in persistent AF but early days yet. While having the ablation I also had a cardioversion, had the slight burn...

Hi all. Had ablation on March12th 2018. Still in persistent AF but early days ye...

mastiff22

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Ablation for PAF recently diagnosed

Hi everyone, I have PAF and had one episode of AF - ended up in A&E where I was diagnosed. I’ve had the off heart flutter for the last 10 years but this is the...

Hi everyone, I have PAF and had one episode of AF - ended up in A&E where I was ...

Nenar

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Embarrassing question

I am pretty new here. I am on warfarin for Afib. I am embarrassed to ask but I have very painful hemmorhoids with some light bleeding. I had a colonoscopy...

I am pretty new here. I am on warfarin for Afib. I am embarrassed to ask but I ...

HopeinHim

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2018

Have you been diagnosed with SVT?

Weight Loss

Waiting for a follow up appt

Pradaxa / dabigatran

Vitamin B

Cardiac Ablation

Takes my breath away!

Be sure to stay on top of your hemoglobin levels!!

Ablation

Flecainide??

Palipations

Info ref blood poisoning

Kidney function

Ablation Blues

Ablation Blues

Afib no cure?

A question about recurrence of AF

Afib ablation recovery. What to expect in your experience?

Sharp pains in head

Carbohydrate connection to AF

Contraindications for Magnesium supplements.

Magnesium Spray?

Life insurance post ablation

do not believe the literature

After first pacemaker check

Stopping anticoagulant prior to major surgery.

Post Pulmonary ablation issues

Ablation/cardioversion

Ablation for PAF recently diagnosed

Embarrassing question

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