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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Backed off on the Amiodarone and went back into AF. What are my options?

I was started on Amiodarone to convert me out of AF. 800 mg/day for three days converted me. Was given a green light to halve it but began waking up at 4 am...

I was started on Amiodarone to convert me out of AF. 800 mg/day for three days c...

redpine

•6 years ago

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Tachycardia and svts 6 months post ablation

So the afib is gone but in last 6 weeks I’ve had some terribly debilitating episodes of tachi and skipped beats. Ekg confirmed not afib. I’m taking cardizem...

So the afib is gone but in last 6 weeks I’ve had some terribly debilitating epis...

Dinodog

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Should I push for a second ablation ?

My first one was a success 2 years ago but last Sept after a chest infection I returned to A Fib . I was advised to come off the NOAC and go back on warfarin...

My first one was a success 2 years ago but last Sept after a chest infection I r...

01maxdog

•6 years ago

7 Replies

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Hospital has lost evidence of my PAF, so now they are saying I don't have it...

In 2014 I had an Afib episode (over 280 bpm) that didn't respond to medication, so I had a cardioversion in A&E. They started me on 5mg Bisoprolol and I have...

In 2014 I had an Afib episode (over 280 bpm) that didn't respond to medication, ...

morgan69

•6 years ago

22 Replies

So upset!!

Sorry me again but so upset. I received a letter on Friday to say that my referral appointment has changed from 10th September to 22nd October!! I suppose I...

Sorry me again but so upset. I received a letter on Friday to say that my referr...

Lotty321

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Post Ablation

I am about 6 weeks minus two day post ablation. I did not know there was a blanking period until about 3 weeks post ablation. I had paroxysmal AFib. I began...

I am about 6 weeks minus two day post ablation. I did not know there was a blan...

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Re. Sotalol and Viagra.

Hello everyone who replied to my post. Thank you for your comments and of course it would be sensible to see my GP, however after more research yes, my...

Hello everyone who replied to my post. Thank you for your comments and of course...

Pabba

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Cardioversion

Cardioversion on Tuesday. Never had one before. Scared!!!! Xxxx

Hellie54

•6 years ago

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Tekosyn /cardioversion

After reading so many coments I note that shortness of breath is only mentioned ocassionally?! That is my main sympthom. I get out of breath as soon as I move...

After reading so many coments I note that shortness of breath is only mentioned ...

Jlaine

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Vertigo

Hi. I was prescribed Rosuvastatin after not tolerating artorvastin too well. When starting the Rosuvastatin I felt none of the joint pain and muscle cramps as...

Hi. I was prescribed Rosuvastatin after not tolerating artorvastin too well. Wh...

emsling

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Meal Menu/Plan for Afib and High Blood Pressure

With HBP and Afib what should we eat for our three meals? Does anyone have a meal plan to follow as a guide?Also taken off water pill and now have swelling in...

With HBP and Afib what should we eat for our three meals? Does anyone have a me...

Rebma

•6 years ago

13 Replies

I took the Needs Assessment

I was looking for information on a switch from Atenolol to Bisoprolol (introduced by my GP) and I'm on the last blister sachet of the former. But I've found...

I was looking for information on a switch from Atenolol to Bisoprolol (introduce...

1Life

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Lighter note

So before the hot weather changes Suppose to be next week I believe .I was wondering what everyone would love to do whilst the suns out Let's find ways to...

So before the hot weather changes Suppose to be next week I believe .I was wonde...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

64 Replies

Now in A & E

Hi, me again. Three weeks post ablation. I went into AF again (4th time since then) at 1730 yesterday took my pr prescribed doses of Flecainide 2x 100mg, 13...

Hi, me again. Three weeks post ablation. I went into AF again (4th time since t...

Maura5

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Smoking

Just a quick one as be quite interested to know if you have ever been a smoker either now or gave up? And if you have given up how long before your AF started?...

Just a quick one as be quite interested to know if you have ever been a smoker e...

6jane2

•6 years ago

13 Replies

AFIB after Catheter Ablation

Had a catheter ablation at St Thomas' Hospital Wednesday 25 July under a general anaesthetic. Discharged midday Thursday, an ECG confirmed sinus rhythm....

Had a catheter ablation at St Thomas' Hospital Wednesday 25 July under a general...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Ended up in A & E on Monday - did the heat get the better of me!!!

I mentioned days ago the I seem to have a bad head cold this was the 26th July and over the following days this got worse, then I was very breathless, wheezing...

I mentioned days ago the I seem to have a bad head cold this was the 26th July a...

cassie46

•6 years ago

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Lowest maintenance dosage of Amiodarone daily?

I have recently been put on Amiodarone after a cardioversion that lasted only three days failed. Was then started on 800mg /day to convert me back to NSR....

I have recently been put on Amiodarone after a cardioversion that lasted only th...

redpine

•6 years ago

15 Replies

new survey from Bristol University regarding BMI

Overweight young adults could be storing up heart problems in older age, a pioneering study said today. The Bristol university research is the first to find...

Overweight young adults could be storing up heart problems in older age, a pione...

Ianc2

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Weddings

Just back from my son's wedding yesterday. I was really looking forward to catching up with friends and family but things did not go according to plan. My...

Just back from my son's wedding yesterday. I was really looking forward to catch...

Barb1

•6 years ago

13 Replies

So frustrated - AF back again

After doing pretty well for quite a while now my AF strikes again, as confirmed by my Kardia. Not sure what triggered it again this afternoon. Taken my...

After doing pretty well for quite a while now my AF strikes again, as confirmed ...

Drounding

•6 years ago

33 Replies

New diagnosis of AVNRT

Hello all, I was just diagnosed with having AVNRT and was referred to have the ablation done. I have done many research on it already now really scared at all....

Hello all, I was just diagnosed with having AVNRT and was referred to have the a...

Shygurl819

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Introduction

I am a 68 year old man diagnosed with AF in February 2018. I dont have any real symptoms and the AF only picked up after I had ECG at GP’s surgery following...

I am a 68 year old man diagnosed with AF in February 2018. I dont have any real ...

JJPenparc

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Nebivolol

Hi, to cut a long story short , I came off Bisoprolol 3.75 a month ago and asked GP to go on Nebivolol as others seemed happier on it, GP not happy , he said...

Hi, to cut a long story short , I came off Bisoprolol 3.75 a month ago and asked...

Fruitcake100

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Atenolol and Porpafenone

Hi, was wondering of anyone ever used Atenolol and Propafenone to stop an afib attack? If you have did it help and for how long?

Hi, was wondering of anyone ever used Atenolol and Propafenone to stop an afib a...

Al6215

•6 years ago

3 Replies

3 weeks after Cryoablation

During the day I’m feeling pretty good ( just a random persistent cough) but when I try to go to sleep at night.... my A-Fib and fast heart rate (100+) comes...

During the day I’m feeling pretty good ( just a random persistent cough) but whe...

DTS54

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Breathless and just feeling worn out and totally fed up

I have persistent afib and am on 10mg Bisoprolol, Apixaban, Furosomede, Ranitidine and Digoxin (my GP has requested a blood test for this as I get quite...

I have persistent afib and am on 10mg Bisoprolol, Apixaban, Furosomede, Ranitidi...

OmaJEO

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Book now for AF Association Patients Day!!

After listening to feedback from last year, we have a fantastic agenda lined up for you! Don't miss your chance to hear our wonderful doctors sharing their...

After listening to feedback from last year, we have a fantastic agenda lined up ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

CPAP weaning!

Hi Irina I was on a cpap machine for 8 years after a minor brain haemorrhage. I never had the typical apnea symptoms and only knew I had it due to my wife's...

Hi Irina I was on a cpap machine for 8 years after a minor brain haemorrhage. I ...

chesson

•6 years ago

2 Replies

And in better news ...

I live in one of the top 10 healthiest cities in the world- Perth (Australia). I have now got to get myself back on the healthy list 😀...

I live in one of the top 10 healthiest cities in the world- Perth (Australia). I...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

22 Replies

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2018

Backed off on the Amiodarone and went back into AF. What are my options?

Tachycardia and svts 6 months post ablation

Should I push for a second ablation ?

Hospital has lost evidence of my PAF, so now they are saying I don't have it...

So upset!!

Post Ablation

Re. Sotalol and Viagra.

Cardioversion

Tekosyn /cardioversion

Vertigo

Meal Menu/Plan for Afib and High Blood Pressure

I took the Needs Assessment

Lighter note

Now in A & E

Smoking

AFIB after Catheter Ablation

Ended up in A & E on Monday - did the heat get the better of me!!!

Lowest maintenance dosage of Amiodarone daily?

new survey from Bristol University regarding BMI

Weddings

So frustrated - AF back again

New diagnosis of AVNRT

Introduction

Nebivolol

Atenolol and Porpafenone

3 weeks after Cryoablation

Breathless and just feeling worn out and totally fed up

Book now for AF Association Patients Day!!

CPAP weaning!

And in better news ...

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