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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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New episode of AF

Hi all I have A/F for 2 years, taking Bisop 2.25mg in the morning, Ramipril 2.25 for BP I had a scary episode at 3 a\\m a week ago, went to A\\e for assessment...

Hi all I have A/F for 2 years, taking Bisop 2.25mg in the morning, Ramipril 2.25...

samuela5

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Stopped Pills - Heart went back to sinus rhythm

Time to confess what I've done. For most of you that know me you may remember that last year after having an infected tooth removed my heart went back to sinus...

Time to confess what I've done. For most of you that know me you may remember th...

jeanjeannie50

•6 years ago

138 Replies

Taken Edoxaban twice this morning

Help, has anyone else done this? I was reading and drinking my juice and realised I'd taken Friday's too. Phoned surgery and waiting for Dr to call back....

Help, has anyone else done this? I was reading and drinking my juice and realis...

VeeT

•6 years ago

44 Replies

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Dr Sanjay Gupta...Pills pills and more pills !

https://youtu.be/JW-t6bIdCRM

Steve112

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Foods to increase Energy

I have commented a lot recently on foods and was asked the question about anti-inflammatory foods. Rather than answer that within a thread I am posting this...

I have commented a lot recently on foods and was asked the question about anti-i...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Device to detect Atfib whilst asleep?

Does anybody know if there is a device which can detect fast or irregular heartbeat whilst asleep and will wake the wearer up with an alarm? In principle it...

Does anybody know if there is a device which can detect fast or irregular heartb...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Disappointing visit to cardiologist today

No improvement in my echocardiogram, ectopics or ef. I do feel better since the pace and ablate just not showing up in my stats though.

No improvement in my echocardiogram, ectopics or ef. I do feel better since the ...

dragonflyjan

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Article on long working days and afib in today’s Guardian

Interesting article in today’s Guardian on afib and long working days:...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Cryoablation vs radiofrequency ablation

Hello everyone. I have seen two EP's with a view to getting an ablation. One has advised that he will use the cryoablation technique whilst the other has...

Hello everyone. I have seen two EP's with a view to getting an ablation. One has...

Aqua_1

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Enlarged L Atrium without AF

Hello All, I am trying to find out the why's and wherefor's of my new condition. I am post CABG x4 4years ago. I have been training quite hard at F45 and am a...

Hello All, I am trying to find out the why's and wherefor's of my new condition....

Vonzipper

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Eliquis and headache in upper back left of skull

I started taking Eliquis for atrial fibrillation a couple of weeks ago and I've noticed that a very specific place at the back of the left side of my skull...

I started taking Eliquis for atrial fibrillation a couple of weeks ago and I've ...

TonyStrad

•6 years ago

2 Replies

EPs in the southwest?

Hi, it’s been a while since I posted but my paroxysmal af was pretty much under control with an episode only two or three times a year which was treated with...

Hi, it’s been a while since I posted but my paroxysmal af was pretty much under ...

Devondan

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Can I ask for anti-coagulation? Was taking it for 3 months and then was taken off it. My chadsvac score is 1.I'd prefer to still take it.

Afib. Anti-coagulant.

Gwersey

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Beta blocker dosage and breathlessness

Is there any relation between breathlessness and beta blocker dosage? I have atypical asthma that has never really bothered me but for the past year I have...

Is there any relation between breathlessness and beta blocker dosage? I have aty...

Pikaia

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation without anticoagulant

I’ve recently been diagnosed with PAF and was initially prescribed a beta-blocker (Solatol) and the anticoagulant Dabigatran. After taking only three tablets...

I’ve recently been diagnosed with PAF and was initially prescribed a beta-blocke...

Hidden

•6 years ago

49 Replies

Change of beta blocker

Hi there, This is my first post although I have been following this site for a while, having been diagnosed with permanent AF a few months ago, and seemingly...

Hi there, This is my first post although I have been following this site for a w...

mariah222

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Sotalol

I have just been prescribed Sotalol (2x 40mg per day- a low dose) for newly diagnosed paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Does anyone know if this medicine is...

I have just been prescribed Sotalol (2x 40mg per day- a low dose) for newly diag...

Hidden

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Sleep Study

Hello Guys has anyone had a sleep study done because of being diagnosed with Afib and congestive heart failure. I do have in a pacemaker as well, had 2...

Hello Guys has anyone had a sleep study done because of being diagnosed with Afi...

Flo2pen

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Seeking assistance!

We have taken a call from a lady who will be hosting an AF Awareness stand on 19th August at Bishop's Storford, Herts. We wonder if anyone might be confident...

We have taken a call from a lady who will be hosting an AF Awareness stand on 19...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Ablation

Hi All, I had my long awaited ablation on Monday for AF and was discharged yesterday morning. Unfortunately I went into a prolonged bout of AF shortly after...

Hi All, I had my long awaited ablation on Monday for AF and was discharged yeste...

Maura5

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Off to stroke cliniC

Well,hope this is the last appointment here! I had a mini stroke in November 2017,wasn't anticoagulated,but am now. Had an MRI scan in March ,consultant wanted...

Well,hope this is the last appointment here! I had a mini stroke in November 201...

wilsond

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Dose increase

Was diagnosed with Af several years ago, but apart from being dished out tablets, the Surgery left me to get on with it! Even after a trip to A&E! Luckily a...

Was diagnosed with Af several years ago, but apart from being dished out tablets...

Hidden

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Tinnitus

Started experiencing this ringing in my ears that has gradually increased in frequency and duration. I think it may be related to the Flecainide? Anyone have...

Started experiencing this ringing in my ears that has gradually increased in fre...

Vandalbragg

•6 years ago

10 Replies

How long for echocardiogram

Echocardiogram I have had persistent AF for two years now,my recent lung X-ray came back abnormal with enlarged heart and water on my lungs.my doctor referred...

Echocardiogram I have had persistent AF for two years now,my recent lung X-ray ...

jsheard

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Had two logins, trying now to use this one.

Hello, I apparently have two logins and will start using this one as I have all my medical profile filled out. My alternate login via my work email is/was...

Hello, I apparently have two logins and will start using this one as I have all ...

Solarjdp69

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Restless Leg Syndrome

My Afib seems to be pretty well managed with medication; however, my restless leg issue is driving me nuts! Can anyone relate to this issue? I take Xarelto,...

My Afib seems to be pretty well managed with medication; however, my restless le...

hallpatty2549

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Knee replacement

I am due to have knee replacement surgery in the near future but am worried about this as have read that there can be increased risk of problems for people who...

I am due to have knee replacement surgery in the near future but am worried abou...

rothwell

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Multiple Ablations...How Does that Go?

Hi everyone, I read a post earlier about someone having three ablations and going for a fourth. I had my first a month ago, and wondered if those of you who've...

Hi everyone, I read a post earlier about someone having three ablations and goin...

afafaf

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Pace and Ablate?

Does pace and ablate mean a cardiac abliation and a pace maker? I had a cardiac abliation end of March. Now my heart rate is all over the place. Take...

Does pace and ablate mean a cardiac abliation and a pace maker? I had a cardiac...

Rebma

•6 years ago

70 Replies

App

Found this app on play store Hope might help others

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2018

New episode of AF

Stopped Pills - Heart went back to sinus rhythm

Taken Edoxaban twice this morning

Dr Sanjay Gupta...Pills pills and more pills !

Foods to increase Energy

Device to detect Atfib whilst asleep?

Disappointing visit to cardiologist today

Article on long working days and afib in today’s Guardian

Cryoablation vs radiofrequency ablation

Enlarged L Atrium without AF

Eliquis and headache in upper back left of skull

EPs in the southwest?

Can I ask for anti-coagulation? Was taking it for 3 months and then was taken off it. My chadsvac score is 1.I'd prefer to still take it.

Beta blocker dosage and breathlessness

Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation without anticoagulant

Change of beta blocker

Sotalol

Sleep Study

Seeking assistance!

Ablation

Off to stroke cliniC

Dose increase

Tinnitus

How long for echocardiogram

Had two logins, trying now to use this one.

Restless Leg Syndrome

Knee replacement

Multiple Ablations...How Does that Go?

Pace and Ablate?

App

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