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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Hello😊

I am happy to find a place to share this journey ! I think it is very frustrating at times and not always easy for our partners to understand the emotional...

I am happy to find a place to share this journey ! I think it is very frustrati...

Lunchlady64

•6 years ago

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AF and heart failure .

I had no symptoms and discovered fast pulse and AF when I had blood pressure checked at pharmacy . Since then have been on beta blockers and blood thinners !...

I had no symptoms and discovered fast pulse and AF when I had blood pressure che...

Highhandicapper

•6 years ago

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Anyone taking part in SCROLL FREE SEPTEMBER

Sponsored by Royal Society for Public Health, you don't need to go "cold turkey" and aimed mainly at the younger generation though i guess we are all guilty...

Sponsored by Royal Society for Public Health, you don't need to go "cold turkey...

bennie06

•6 years ago

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I'm new here!! Diltiazem ER and feet and ankle swelling

Does anyone take this med and have feet and leg swelling in the heat???? I sit at a desk all day and try to get up and move around... but not always possible....

Does anyone take this med and have feet and leg swelling in the heat???? I sit ...

flowerlad1

•6 years ago

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cardiac arrest

heart stopped for 8 mins in February on motorway helicopter ride to Bristol in a coma for 3 days told needed a icd fitted I lost a week cant remember anything...

heart stopped for 8 mins in February on motorway helicopter ride to Bristol in a...

lotusvx220

•6 years ago

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Question about BNP

Hi, I was comparing various abnormal results with a friend today - my BNP is 763.3.My friends is 5000 yes Five thousand! I tried to find info online and to no...

Hi, I was comparing various abnormal results with a friend today - my BNP is 763...

skipabeat

•6 years ago

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Blood Clot

Well it’s 4 weeks today since my abandoned ablation and the discovery of the blood clot in my heart. My cardiologist/EP said the body should dissolve it in...

Well it’s 4 weeks today since my abandoned ablation and the discovery of the blo...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

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Ectopic beats

I am 7 weeks post ablation and get ectopic beats in late afternoon or early evening.The beats are usually 60-100 .I have only had a few very short episodes of...

I am 7 weeks post ablation and get ectopic beats in late afternoon or early even...

Mary-miles

•6 years ago

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Kardia and diagnosis of AFib

In March noticed very irregular and fast heart rate. Eventually went to Gp. Ecg x 2 normal but as Gp noticed irregularities he sent me to cardiologist who...

In March noticed very irregular and fast heart rate. Eventually went to Gp. Ecg ...

Clyde12

•6 years ago

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Ectopic beats

Hi all, I've only ever had one episode of AF. However, I have ectopics very frequently (often every 4th or 3rd beat). My cardiologist has put me on Bisoprolol...

Hi all, I've only ever had one episode of AF. However, I have ectopics very fre...

Alip123456

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Still new, in a rough patch in the mental game of AF

Hello lovely members of this community. I'm grateful to have found you. I have been having a rough week or so and would appreciate very much any support and...

Hello lovely members of this community. I'm grateful to have found you. I have b...

Hidden

•6 years ago

45 Replies

Chronic Cough since ablation-meds or TEE damage

6 weeks post cryoablation and still have a chronic hacking all day cough. On metoprolol , Digoxin & Eliquis & 81 aspirin. TEE was rough due to small...

6 weeks post cryoablation and still have a chronic hacking all day cough. On me...

ArkyGirl

•6 years ago

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My restless legs are cured

I have suffered from Restless Leg Syndrome for many years. About two years ago it became much worse and I tried many different alternative treatments - you...

I have suffered from Restless Leg Syndrome for many years. About two years ago ...

Melleray

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Did a device diagnose your AF?

If you were diagnosed with the help of an ICM (Implantable Cardiac Monitor) or an ILR (Insertable Loop Recorder), we need your help! If you would be...

If you were diagnosed with the help of an ICM (Implantable Cardiac Monitor) or a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

3 Replies

An interview with Trudie

Please see the link for an excellent interview with AF Association Founder and Trustee, Trudie Lobban. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-JZH6j1wVg

Please see the link for an excellent interview with AF Association Founder and T...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Afib and exercise

I’ve been in persistent Afib for 6 weeks now. I’m awaiting an appointment for an Echo and Ablation. The pills seem to be working quite well (Flecanaide and...

I’ve been in persistent Afib for 6 weeks now. I’m awaiting an appointment for an...

Krames25

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Afibber now with SVT's.

Hi, I've posted on the forum before (re. orange juice and salt drink and not drinking hot drinks (tea & coffee etc.) to keep away afib) - and generally I'm...

Hi, I've posted on the forum before (re. orange juice and salt drink and not dri...

Graham194

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Ever had a lightbulb moment

Woke up this am in a fright, weekly fire alarm test in our building was being done I was lying on my left side my heart thundering , I have AF. after about...

Woke up this am in a fright, weekly fire alarm test in our building was being do...

Gladaven

•6 years ago

15 Replies

My journey so far

Hi Everyone hope all are managing this life changing AF. So far I have had PAF since September 2017 and was getting AF every few months then it started to...

Hi Everyone hope all are managing this life changing AF. So far I have had PAF s...

Trotters70

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Return to work

Well, that went well.....not. Six weeks post ablation had one day on reduced hours back at work, I was due back in this afternoon but went into AF 5 hours ago...

Well, that went well.....not. Six weeks post ablation had one day on reduced hou...

Maura5

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Shakes, dizziness & mild headache

Hi guys I’ve not posted for ages but any help appreciated. I am currently on holiday in Spain and today I have had shaky arms and dizziness then this afternoon...

Hi guys I’ve not posted for ages but any help appreciated. I am currently on hol...

Heartrick

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Use of Diltiazem

Few months ago I was put on Diltiazem Sr 90 twice daily after switching from Bisoprolol 2.5 for my occasional AF. But my HR was raised to 100 bpm. Bp...

Few months ago I was put on Diltiazem Sr 90 twice daily after switching from Bis...

das1234

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Cannibis oil.

Just wondering if legal Cannibis oil could be used while taking Wrfarin It might help my pain . Of course i would check it with doctor first.

Just wondering if legal Cannibis oil could be used while taking Wrfarin ...

benmaise

•6 years ago

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Ectopic beats

Bad ectopics again, 9 consecutive days now, 24/7. Always feel they are ominous and are going to kill me. I know they are mostly benign but can't help thinking...

Bad ectopics again, 9 consecutive days now, 24/7. Always feel they are ominous a...

Gwersey

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Using own heart monitor for the three months immediately after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

Having had my third Ablation for fibrillation yesterday which I have to be optimistic will have stopped my AF for good. I am now in a dilemma as to whether...

Having had my third Ablation for fibrillation yesterday which I have to be optim...

Suzanne-Cheshire

•6 years ago

10 Replies

UK

Is this forum for UK?

Cutlass

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Reducing Bisoprolol

As many of you will know I asked my EP if I could change from Bisoprolol to Nebivolol because of my lethargy and breathlessness. He advised to try reducing...

As many of you will know I asked my EP if I could change from Bisoprolol to Nebi...

Barb1

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Bleeding risk and bike riding

I am in the mountains on vacation and would love to take a bike trip but since I am the blood thinner pradaxa, I am worried that if I fall and cut myself I...

I am in the mountains on vacation and would love to take a bike trip but since I...

afibtennis

•6 years ago

6 Replies

AF awareness

Does anyone know where I can obtain an AF card that I could carry or is there a disc that can be worn? Thanks, Mike

Does anyone know where I can obtain an AF card that I could carry or is there a ...

Jentech

•6 years ago

11 Replies

What is an EP?

Hi everyone, I live in France and had my first afib in May in Spain ended up in hospital on holiday, I’ve saw the cardio as soon as I got home and have seen...

Hi everyone, I live in France and had my first afib in May in Spain ended up in...

Morzine

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2018

Hello😊

AF and heart failure .

Anyone taking part in SCROLL FREE SEPTEMBER

I'm new here!! Diltiazem ER and feet and ankle swelling

cardiac arrest

Question about BNP

Blood Clot

Ectopic beats

Kardia and diagnosis of AFib

Ectopic beats

Still new, in a rough patch in the mental game of AF

Chronic Cough since ablation-meds or TEE damage

My restless legs are cured

Did a device diagnose your AF?

An interview with Trudie

Afib and exercise

Afibber now with SVT's.

Ever had a lightbulb moment

My journey so far

Return to work

Shakes, dizziness & mild headache

Use of Diltiazem

Cannibis oil.

Ectopic beats

Using own heart monitor for the three months immediately after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

UK

Reducing Bisoprolol

Bleeding risk and bike riding

AF awareness

What is an EP?

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