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Well that didn’t go to plan ...

I was in hospital today for my AF and AFlutter ablations. I was brought around from the general anaesthetic after an hour or so - my chest was feeling fine and...

I was in hospital today for my AF and AFlutter ablations. I was brought around f...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

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AF Returned

I had my ablation at the end of April. Up to now, apart from a couple of episodes afterwards, I have been AF free, whilst taking only 50mg Flecainide twice...

I had my ablation at the end of April. Up to now, apart from a couple of episode...

Canariesfan

•6 years ago

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Weaning off a cpap machine.

Not really an a-fib question but many of us are on C-Pap machines. Has anyone ever been able to wean off their machine? And if so, how did you do it? Thanks...

Not really an a-fib question but many of us are on C-Pap machines. Has anyone ev...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Chads score

Hi everyone ,just to say since posting a few minutes ago , information came up about Chads ,. Which is brilliant.so now have more information regarding...

Hi everyone ,just to say since posting a few minutes ago , information came up a...

Mary4711

•6 years ago

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Chad score

Hi everyone ,hope your all as well as you can be ,and are enjoying the summer weather.i just received a letter from my Consultant at the Pain Clinic I visit.I...

Hi everyone ,hope your all as well as you can be ,and are enjoying the summer we...

Mary4711

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Losartan Potassium

Anyone on Losartan Potassium? I was prescribed this instead of Ramipril - just wondered what it's like.

Anyone on Losartan Potassium? I was prescribed this instead of Ramipril - just w...

Hidden

•6 years ago

16 Replies

An update on my AF

Hi, all. As an update to my previous post re my cardiologist. He has referred me to Dr Glyn Thomas, an electrophysiologist at the Bristol Heart Institute, for...

Hi, all. As an update to my previous post re my cardiologist. He has referred m...

doramar38

•6 years ago

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Return to work

Looking to return to work in few weeks Have to arrange meeting with homes manager to come to agreement on hours etc.I know my anxiety will kick in even though...

Looking to return to work in few weeks Have to arrange meeting with homes manage...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

15 Replies

New Mapping Device

Hi Folks, Yesterday my EP attempted a fourth ablation. He aborted when he felt resistance going into the atrium. So now I have to heal up a bit and try it...

Hi Folks, Yesterday my EP attempted a fourth ablation. He aborted when he felt ...

Toomanyablations

•6 years ago

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To have or not to have Ablation

Hi everyone, had a letter from Cardiologist today re my ablation. It tells about 70-80% chance of success with a 1:20 Chance of major complications. 1 in 20...

Hi everyone, had a letter from Cardiologist today re my ablation. It tells abou...

Gillybean123

•6 years ago

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Flutters making me anxious

Hi all, I'm a 33 year old lady and had my second ablation for avnrt 10 months ago. Check up after that ablation was all good and I was feeling great. Am...

Hi all, I'm a 33 year old lady and had my second ablation for avnrt 10 months ag...

Svt33

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Failed cardioversion

I had a failed cardioversion two months ago and had amiodarone added to my list of medications to help. I had another cardioversion yesterday and although it...

I had a failed cardioversion two months ago and had amiodarone added to my list ...

grandmadogs

•6 years ago

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update on change of appt from yesterday

hi all update, had reply from EP secretary this morning, i am being seen in the pacemaker clinic and EP is coming down to see me at that appointment, August...

hi all update, had reply from EP secretary this morning, i am being seen in the ...

Babyr1996

•6 years ago

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Sotalol and viagra?

Hi. I am 71 year old male. I have CHD and PAF. Three stents fitted. I’m on Sotalol 40 twice daily for the AF and ISMO and Ranalozine for Angina, all drugs...

Hi. I am 71 year old male. I have CHD and PAF. Three stents fitted. I’m on Sota...

Pabba

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Just joined the group. Have had persistent AF probably for about two years. Just started amiodarone yesterday. Instruction leaflet scared the living daylights...

Just joined the group. Have had persistent AF probably for about two years. Just...

G1703

•6 years ago

22 Replies

No Watchman fitted, disappointing.

Hi I can’t deny I was disappointed. I came round from the general anaesthetic to be told I was not selected for the Watchman device and that I will be in the...

Hi I can’t deny I was disappointed. I came round from the general anaesthetic t...

Pammy59

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Aflutter

I had my ablation for afib May 2018. Also he induced three arythmias to fix. Aflutter also. Om my follow up last week he took me off amiorderone. That night...

I had my ablation for afib May 2018. Also he induced three arythmias to fix. Af...

sandy1952

•6 years ago

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Almost Ablation time

This time tomorrow I should be in the cath lab, fast asleep having my AFib and AFlutter ablations. Not looking forward to tomorrow or the early weeks of...

This time tomorrow I should be in the cath lab, fast asleep having my AFib and A...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

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Love my Kardia but 100% are "Unclassified". Is it any use to me?

My cardiologist suggested i get a Kardia so i bought the Kardia mobile. Everything comes back as "Unclassified" except when i make a mistake and i get...

My cardiologist suggested i get a Kardia so i bought the Kardia mobile. Everythi...

Hidden

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Post procedure appointment been changed

Just received a change of appt date for post procedure follow up with EP I had CTI ablation 18.4.18 and appt originally was 7th sept now today I receive a...

Just received a change of appt date for post procedure follow up with EP I had C...

Babyr1996

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Pacemaker/Kardia

Purely out of interest, does anyone know what reading you would get if you used a Kardia with a pacemaker?

Purely out of interest, does anyone know what reading you would get if you used ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Feeling down

I am new here, so bare with me. I had ablation Feb2015, everything ok for about 14months then started having AF again found I had overactive thyroid caused by...

I am new here, so bare with me. I had ablation Feb2015, everything ok for about ...

SJB1234

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Palpatations and eating

Whilst my AF is at bay and long may that situation last, I am now having runs of fast heart rate whilst and after eating. This lasts for about the first hour...

Whilst my AF is at bay and long may that situation last, I am now having runs o...

pottypete1

•6 years ago

35 Replies

hgv licence

i am in a dilemma . went to see cardiologist yesterday , she says everything is fine and my heart pump is normal. i asked her if she could give me a letter to...

i am in a dilemma . went to see cardiologist yesterday , she says everything is ...

Chaddy44

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Pacemaker readings

Can anyone out there with a pacemaker tell me what sort of information the clinic gets when you get your pacer checked. Does it then discussed with yourself ?

Can anyone out there with a pacemaker tell me what sort of information the clini...

netie54

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Update

Hi All It's now 3 months since my ablation and I went to see my EP yesterday had the usual heart trace etc, he has given me the all clear and I can now come...

Hi All It's now 3 months since my ablation and I went to see my EP yesterday ha...

Brizzy50000

•6 years ago

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Is Tekosyn a good choice???

Is anyone on Tekosyn to regulate heart rhythm?? My Dr says it is the only one for me?? Not sure why? Have to be hospitalized for at least 3 days as it...

Is anyone on Tekosyn to regulate heart rhythm?? My Dr says it is the only one fo...

Jlaine

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Cryo ablation

So, after nagging the uhcw and my gp being involved finally got an appointment for my husband to have his cryo ablation procedure which will take place on the...

So, after nagging the uhcw and my gp being involved finally got an appointment f...

Jacw

•6 years ago

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Apixaban or Edoxaban

I’ve just been asked by my GP to switch from Apixaban to Edoxaban. Apparently my local commissioning group have negotiated better terms for this drug which...

I’ve just been asked by my GP to switch from Apixaban to Edoxaban. Apparently my...

Beta44

•6 years ago

15 Replies

DVLA

HI everyone, I have PAF and as I'm now over 70, I've had a questionnaire from the DVLA re health matters. It doesn't specifically ask if I have a medical...

HI everyone, I have PAF and as I'm now over 70, I've had a questionnaire from th...

Chris1945

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2018

Well that didn’t go to plan ...

AF Returned

Weaning off a cpap machine.

Chads score

Chad score

Losartan Potassium

An update on my AF

Return to work

New Mapping Device

To have or not to have Ablation

Flutters making me anxious

Failed cardioversion

update on change of appt from yesterday

Sotalol and viagra?

Newbie

No Watchman fitted, disappointing.

Aflutter

Almost Ablation time

Love my Kardia but 100% are "Unclassified". Is it any use to me?

Post procedure appointment been changed

Pacemaker/Kardia

Feeling down

Palpatations and eating

hgv licence

Pacemaker readings

Update

Is Tekosyn a good choice???

Cryo ablation

Apixaban or Edoxaban

DVLA

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