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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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The big day

I have now got a date for my pace and ablate...the 7th of July to pace then to ablate when all settled in and working ok..I will keep you informed of the...

I have now got a date for my pace and ablate...the 7th of July to pace then to a...

bushy2016

•6 years ago

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Bryniolo

Have had two cardioversions, prior to the second the Consultant prescribed Amiodorone and I have been taking it for about 10 months, on last weeks visit he was...

Have had two cardioversions, prior to the second the Consultant prescribed Amiod...

Bryniolo

•6 years ago

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Should I cycle 300 miles! (In 4 days)

I'm posting on behalf of my hubby. Diagnosed with PAF in April and on 2 x 100mg Flecinide daily which appear to be suiting him. (Sees consultant in July)...

I'm posting on behalf of my hubby. Diagnosed with PAF in April and on 2 x 100mg...

Ged1

•6 years ago

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Gains and losses

When we have a chronic condition such as AF we often have to review our lives and then adapt to a new reality. This is a process and can take a long time,...

When we have a chronic condition such as AF we often have to review our lives an...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

47 Replies

Another day to forget!

Hi folks, just asking really, am I a typical Afiber or not, things seem to have got worse in the last 2-3 months. I used to be able to go 3 or 4 weeks in...

Hi folks, just asking really, am I a typical Afiber or not, things seem to have ...

djbgatekeeper

•6 years ago

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Another step forward with solid EP visit

Good visit with EP today. A little more than 3 months since ablation. My EKG was great. I can stop Eliquis, imdur and reduce my Lipitor from 80 to 20 mg....

Good visit with EP today. A little more than 3 months since ablation. My EKG was...

Bshersey

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Update on negative cardiologist

Hi, this morning, I sent an email to my cardiologist, through his web page, he replied within minutes! I asked him to refer me to an electrophysiologist to...

Hi, this morning, I sent an email to my cardiologist, through his web page, he ...

doramar38

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Please take a moment to answer a survey

We have been asked to create a survey regarding AF and the treatments. Please could you take a moment to visit https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/G3FH2DG Thank...

We have been asked to create a survey regarding AF and the treatments. Please co...

Hidden

•6 years ago

10 Replies

TIKOSYN

Is Tikosyn (dofetilide) available in the UK??

etheral

•6 years ago

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USA cardiologist and electrophysist

Hello to all, live in USA a town called New Jersey not too far from NYC. Am looking for a second opinion for a cardiologist and electrophysiologists. Had a...

Hello to all, live in USA a town called New Jersey not too far from NYC. Am loo...

Rebma

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Dental treatment and Blood thinners

Hello all, I am due a dental appointment next week, and I'm getting very nervous because this will be my first since I started on Apixoban (blood thinner). I...

Hello all, I am due a dental appointment next week, and I'm getting very nervous...

Brummiegal

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Ablation or Flecanide

In Sept 2017 I had an ablation for PAF. Following that I had a a number of breakthroughs during the autumn resulting in treatment in Resus with Metropolol IV...

In Sept 2017 I had an ablation for PAF. Following that I had a a number of break...

browng

•6 years ago

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Fed up

Hi I was diagnosed with p AF last year. Recently put on beta blockers had severe reaction put on AF meds allergic and has put me into full AF. Feel very unwell...

Hi I was diagnosed with p AF last year. Recently put on beta blockers had severe...

Macarubi

•6 years ago

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Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation

There's a good article here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/896070_1 discussing the incidence and possible causes of AF. On page 4, the 2nd para is worth...

There's a good article here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/896070_1 discu...

MarkS

•6 years ago

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4 months post cryoblation A/F back

Thank you all for your positive comments. Hooray!! After 14 hours and 200 mg flecenaide over the day, it stopped. I,m going to try and keep as stress free as...

Thank you all for your positive comments. Hooray!! After 14 hours and 200 mg fle...

honeydog

•6 years ago

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AV node ablation

I have permanent AF, but my EP has said that AV Node ablation would not stop the AF and restore normal sinus rythym. I was unable to get either him nor my...

I have permanent AF, but my EP has said that AV Node ablation would not stop the...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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AV node ablation

I have permanent AF, but my EP has said that AV Node ablation would not stop the AF and restore normal sinus rythym. I was unable to get either him nor my...

I have permanent AF, but my EP has said that AV Node ablation would not stop the...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

It’s official my ablation was successful!

Hello everyone- I’m hoping this post will give someone hope and optimism as I needed it desperately 6 months ago. I’m 44 and just had my first ablation in NY...

Hello everyone- I’m hoping this post will give someone hope and optimism as I ne...

Dinodog

•6 years ago

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Pre. Cardioversion check

What's the reason for the blood check before cardioversion if I'm on apixiban ? Had 2 overseas without blood checked.

What's the reason for the blood check before cardioversion if I'm on apixiban ? ...

Nugger

•6 years ago

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Reassurance needed

I had an appointment today with a consultant rheumatologist. It is probable that I have fibromyalgia, and have been prescribed 10mg amitriptyline at night. I...

I had an appointment today with a consultant rheumatologist. It is probable that...

Silver40

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Unsuccessful Ablation

Hi just had 3rd ablation done 6/18/18 for Aflutter. Now after surgery am in Afib. So m thinking surgery was not successful to correct issue. My flecanide been...

Hi just had 3rd ablation done 6/18/18 for Aflutter. Now after surgery am in Afib...

Flo2pen

•6 years ago

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4 months post cryoblation A/F back

Hi everyone, feeling very fed up today as having a bout of A/F since 9 am this morning. It’s been 4 months since my cryoblation which the hospital said was a...

Hi everyone, feeling very fed up today as having a bout of A/F since 9 am this m...

honeydog

•6 years ago

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Very negative cardiologist.

Hi! Well, I've seen my cardiologist today with regard to my daily episodes of AF. His initial response, after I'd explained how often and how long I experience...

Hi! Well, I've seen my cardiologist today with regard to my daily episodes of AF...

doramar38

•6 years ago

46 Replies

Relaxing

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

15 Replies

svt

does fleconide stop svt

eddpugg298

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Ramblings after a bad day!

I read the posts now and again and I am struck by the difference in ways things are handled. I see a cardiologist once a year and my GP as little as I can. I...

I read the posts now and again and I am struck by the difference in ways things ...

Smokie2D

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Anxiety

Well I have swapped my ramipril to losartan this morning Anxiety here Silly really but cannot help it Anyone else like this and also if you swapped from...

Well I have swapped my ramipril to losartan this morning Anxiety here Silly real...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling frightened

Am very new to this. Have had racing heartbeat off and on for about 3 weeks now. Have to see a cardiologist in a month. Am on bisoprolol 1.25 It’s now 3 am and...

Am very new to this. Have had racing heartbeat off and on for about 3 weeks now....

Purpletara

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Situs inversus.

Hi everyone, hope you all doing well. Not very often I write in forum but a few things have been bothering me?? Firstly my GP said he wouldn't recommend...

Hi everyone, hope you all doing well. Not very often I write in forum but a few ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

16 Replies

1 week report..

Good Evening.. Thanks for all the comments on my first post. I thought I'd do a quick update.. Had my RF ablation at St Thomas' last Wednesday, and according...

Good Evening.. Thanks for all the comments on my first post. I thought I'd do a...

Styggy

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2018

The big day

Bryniolo

Should I cycle 300 miles! (In 4 days)

Gains and losses

Another day to forget!

Another step forward with solid EP visit

Update on negative cardiologist

Please take a moment to answer a survey

TIKOSYN

USA cardiologist and electrophysist

Dental treatment and Blood thinners

Ablation or Flecanide

Fed up

Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation

4 months post cryoblation A/F back

AV node ablation

AV node ablation

It’s official my ablation was successful!

Pre. Cardioversion check

Reassurance needed

Unsuccessful Ablation

4 months post cryoblation A/F back

Very negative cardiologist.

Relaxing

svt

Ramblings after a bad day!

Anxiety

Feeling frightened

Situs inversus.

1 week report..

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