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Ectopic beats it of the blue

Hi I was diagnosed with PAS 3 years ago I had a cryoablation Feb 2017 and felt rough after that with some ectopic beats but they said that was normal. Was...

Hi I was diagnosed with PAS 3 years ago I had a cryoablation Feb 2017 and felt r...

Gizmo1980

•6 years ago

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ALWAYS get a second opinion

I had been seeing the same cardiologist for 8 yrs for symptomatic afib. My afib has gotten steadily more frequent until now I have been cardioverted 3 times in...

I had been seeing the same cardiologist for 8 yrs for symptomatic afib. My afib ...

twentybelow0

•6 years ago

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Ectopics, anticoagulants before ablation continued.....

Hi, just reading through the literature I was given by my EP regarding my July ablation, it doesn’t say anything about taking anticoagulants before the...

Hi, just reading through the literature I was given by my EP regarding my July a...

Maura5

•6 years ago

12 Replies

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Migraines

Hello: Now that I have added migraines to my daily repertoire, I was wondering if any of you had suggestions on reducing the pain or eliminating them. Thanks...

Hello: Now that I have added migraines to my daily repertoire, I was wondering i...

dar2drm

•6 years ago

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Dealing with my first AF episode since diagnosis 6 months ago

I have posted a lot in the last few days about various problems this week and can only say thanks for all the help. So the thing is how do I deal with being in...

I have posted a lot in the last few days about various problems this week and ca...

kkatz

•6 years ago

7 Replies

How quickly does flecanaide work ?

I recently went into afib during a 4 week bout of flu and took one 100mg flecanaide as prescribed waited 30 mins still had not worked and took a second dose...

I recently went into afib during a 4 week bout of flu and took one 100mg flecan...

Poodlewoman

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Ectopic beats?

Hi all, I have PAF and as I can’t tolerate the meds I am due to have an ablation in July. Over the last couple of days I have been experiencing what I assume...

Hi all, I have PAF and as I can’t tolerate the meds I am due to have an ablation...

Maura5

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Quinine

After a random chat at work which began with the new flavours of coca cola, one of my colleagues mentioned tonic water but said it has quinine in it which is...

After a random chat at work which began with the new flavours of coca cola, one ...

jondeanp

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Six monthly review - Success(?)

I was diagnosed with Persistent AF in April 2016; prior to this I had been a very fit club cyclist. My treatment was Bisoprolol and Rivaroxaban with a...

I was diagnosed with Persistent AF in April 2016; prior to this I had been a ver...

johnMiosh

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Help

After waiting a month for a cardiologist appointment today my letter arrived I was so relieved. Opened it, oh dear' its for a monitor for 24 hours, which Im...

After waiting a month for a cardiologist appointment today my letter arrived I w...

shirlygirly

•6 years ago

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Daily Mail article re new Barts technique amended

Good morning all You may recall that about 10 days ago I posted a link to the below article regarding a new technique for treating AF that had been published...

Good morning all You may recall that about 10 days ago I posted a link to the b...

pottypete1

•6 years ago

4 Replies

BISOPROLOL

Hi everyone, I have been having a debate with my pharmacist regarding Bisoprolol. Certain manufacturers, like Sandoz and Bayer have the active ingredient...

Hi everyone, I have been having a debate with my pharmacist regarding Bisoprolol...

DERLIN

•6 years ago

11 Replies

CRT D then AVNode Ablation

So I had the ablation but now getting ectopics from the bottom of my heart and been put on Amiordone. Anyone else had that experience if so did the drug help?

So I had the ablation but now getting ectopics from the bottom of my heart and b...

dragonflyjan

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Back in AF or missed dose?

I had a CV back in the first week of March. Prior to that I had fits of incredible dizziness and on two occasions collapsed and smashed my face to bits. I was...

I had a CV back in the first week of March. Prior to that I had fits of incredib...

Algi996

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Af treatment

Hi been to hospital after first cv failed on bisoprosol 5mg and apixipan 5mg twice a day as bisoprosol made heart at 80 they are quite happy to leave me as I...

Hi been to hospital after first cv failed on bisoprosol 5mg and apixipan 5mg twi...

Edm174

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Not breathless but ......

I'm writing this on behalf of my husband:- Was diagnosed with paroxysmal AF in 2016 but only take Warfarin. Beta-blockers caused severe loss of mobility and,...

I'm writing this on behalf of my husband:- Was diagnosed with paroxysmal AF in 2...

DoubleEm1

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Dental work

Have any of you had any problems with having the novacaine at the dentist with epinephrine? Prior to getting diagnosed with afib, I had cavities filled and...

Have any of you had any problems with having the novacaine at the dentist with e...

HopeinHim

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Pacemaker

Well just had a 3 week stay in the Glenfield Heart Hospital. Finally had a pacemaker. It should have had 4 leads but they only managed 3. I know have to Waite...

Well just had a 3 week stay in the Glenfield Heart Hospital. Finally had a pacem...

Cas33

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Possible Pacemaker and Av node ablation

Hi all, I thought Id maybe give you a wee update. Saw my EP as an urgent review following my 3rd ablation 5 weeks ago. Since that last ablation I had extreme...

Hi all, I thought Id maybe give you a wee update. Saw my EP as an urgent review ...

Jude07

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Life after atrial flutter ablation

I had the procedure 6 days ago and was given the advice that I would take 3 or 4 days to recover. NO WAY! I feel really terrible. Just putting my socks on left...

I had the procedure 6 days ago and was given the advice that I would take 3 or 4...

Jamjarjan

•6 years ago

24 Replies

A week has gone by

Hi all It has now been a week since my ablation so I thought it was time to update you on that week, the first 3 days after I had a sore chest when breathing...

Hi all It has now been a week since my ablation so I thought it was time to upd...

Brizzy50000

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Is low pulse pressure (BP Gap) usual during an AF attack

Being doing a lot of commenting on not having attacks & it has bit me in the A**. First one so panicking a bit. Had an absolute stinker of a cold & cough. Legs...

Being doing a lot of commenting on not having attacks & it has bit me in the A**...

kkatz

•6 years ago

5 Replies

AF or flutter? Stress test and more.

Hi Yesterday I had the stress test which was the second half of my isotope test. I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation a couple of months ago and have since...

Hi Yesterday I had the stress test which was the second half of my isotope test....

Hilly22

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Long haul travel a few months after succesful cardioversion

My husband had a successful cardioversion in February and luckily is still in regular sinus rythmn. We are wanting to go to Australianin sept to visit...

My husband had a successful cardioversion in February and luckily is still in re...

lindyloo59

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Do you shop on Amazon?

When you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to Atrial Fibrillation Association. https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1122442-0 Amazon donates 0.5% of the...

When you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to Atrial Fibrillation A...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Waiting for a date for ablation, but had 2nd CV 2 weeks ago and feeling good again

This is my first post, but I have been avidly reading posts from the other members and find the message overwhelmingly positive and supportive, so thank you...

This is my first post, but I have been avidly reading posts from the other membe...

Sean_C

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Feeling funny and faint with sun

Hi I have PAF I’m 44 I have had it since aged 37 when I had pneumonia and was in coronary care for 7 days. With the weather been hot this Saturday I was only...

Hi I have PAF I’m 44 I have had it since aged 37 when I had pneumonia and was in...

Jfjfern

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Sleep

Does AF disturb your sleep? My quandry is a bit backwards in that disturbed sleep upsets my AF. I seem to feel "less tired" if I only have 5 hours unbroken...

Does AF disturb your sleep? My quandry is a bit backwards in that disturbed sle...

jedimasterlincoln

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Ablation surgery 6 days ago

Hello Everyone: Oh my, I wish I had found this group before I had the surgery. My doctor said it would be easy but it has been anything but easy. I have had...

Hello Everyone: Oh my, I wish I had found this group before I had the surgery. M...

dar2drm

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Pomegranate juice prevent AF episodes?

I have been drinking 8 oz. a day for several years but stopped last summer and my episodes resumed. I then got a pacemaker after my heart stopped without...

I have been drinking 8 oz. a day for several years but stopped last summer and m...

ralft

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2018

Ectopic beats it of the blue

ALWAYS get a second opinion

Ectopics, anticoagulants before ablation continued.....

Migraines

Dealing with my first AF episode since diagnosis 6 months ago

How quickly does flecanaide work ?

Ectopic beats?

Quinine

Six monthly review - Success(?)

Help

Daily Mail article re new Barts technique amended

BISOPROLOL

CRT D then AVNode Ablation

Back in AF or missed dose?

Af treatment

Not breathless but ......

Dental work

Pacemaker

Possible Pacemaker and Av node ablation

Life after atrial flutter ablation

A week has gone by

Is low pulse pressure (BP Gap) usual during an AF attack

AF or flutter? Stress test and more.

Long haul travel a few months after succesful cardioversion

Do you shop on Amazon?

Waiting for a date for ablation, but had 2nd CV 2 weeks ago and feeling good again

Feeling funny and faint with sun

Sleep

Ablation surgery 6 days ago

Pomegranate juice prevent AF episodes?

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