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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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If you are fit and healthy -- how dangerous is AF? Maybe not as much as we've been led to believe...

When I was first diagnosed with AF in 1988 at 30 years of age there was utter consternation as I was extremely fit. AF had then only been seen in unfit people...

When I was first diagnosed with AF in 1988 at 30 years of age there was utter co...

whiteface

•6 years ago

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Heavy, noticeable heartbeat...

My heartbeat is currently regular and is going at about 60 per minute, bug feels noticeable and rather “heavy”. I suppose this counts as a palpitation. Could...

My heartbeat is currently regular and is going at about 60 per minute, bug feels...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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A Sotalol question...

I have been on 2x40mcg of Sotalol per day since I was diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation around 6-7weeks ago. After taking this medication I found...

I have been on 2x40mcg of Sotalol per day since I was diagnosed with paroxysmal ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Maze Procedure Experiences?

To preface this question, I just first want to say that all of your posts have been extremely helpful ( darn interesting and well-written!) Question: has...

To preface this question, I just first want to say that all of your posts have b...

Nanopiano

•6 years ago

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Leaky Leg

I am having issues with leaking leg that has been leaking for over a year and seems to get better then get worse again. I have district nurses in at least once...

I am having issues with leaking leg that has been leaking for over a year and se...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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apixaban

Hi all first time to post here so hope I was put on apixaban 9 months ago after a TIA I also suffer with paroximal AF and COPD i have been undergoing...

Hi all first time to post here so hope I was put on apixaban 9 months ago after...

lemondrive42

•6 years ago

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Stopping an AF episode

I know AF is a law unto itself, and there have been many discussions on here about what might trigger an attack. I just wondered what others have experienced...

I know AF is a law unto itself, and there have been many discussions on here abo...

Melleray

•6 years ago

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Cappers

Hello I am new here I was diagnosed with AF in April 2017 and it has continually got worse saw the Consultant last week and I am having a Cyro Balloon AF...

Hello I am new here I was diagnosed with AF in April 2017 and it has continually...

Cappers

•6 years ago

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Fast heartbeat

Have just bought myself a Fitbit type thing and worn if for 24hours. My heart appears to be going far too fast all the time. Always above 70 and often in the...

Have just bought myself a Fitbit type thing and worn if for 24hours. My heart a...

GrannyE

•6 years ago

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Kardia stopped working

Hi I was wondering has anybody had a Kardia and it stopped working, I’ve changed the battery like for like. I purchased it dec.17’. I just started seeing...

Hi I was wondering has anybody had a Kardia and it stopped working, I’ve changed...

Nanchester

•6 years ago

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Advice for GP appointment

Hope this link works -...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

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Cardiziem side effects

I take two extended release capsules 240mg 1 every 12hrs. I serm to have fevelopef persistent cough, nasal congestion like if i had a sore throat and cold. I...

I take two extended release capsules 240mg 1 every 12hrs. I serm to have fevelo...

solarjdo69

•6 years ago

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Holiday

Has anyone gone on holiday to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and taken Apixaban on plaine in hand luggage

Has anyone gone on holiday to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and taken Apixaban on p...

Sue5453

•6 years ago

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6 months after ablation and taking more and more meds for racing heart

I had an ablation for a fib in March this year and my rhr is high. I am taking meds and to keep it down I am taking meds (metoprolol) more and more and the...

I had an ablation for a fib in March this year and my rhr is high. I am taking m...

kuska

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Apixaban and Solatol

Hi can these two be taken at the same time??

Edm174

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Abnormal palpitations - Atrial Fibrillation??

I have an abnormal heart rhythm which repeats itself over and over again. It goes into bouts of fast irregular beats and then suddenly stops and slower beats...

I have an abnormal heart rhythm which repeats itself over and over again. It go...

Emily007

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Interesting Appointment.

Sorry this is delayed but we have just been on a 600 mile round trip for a family BBQ and see my sister in law who has just had her second hip done. Some...

Sorry this is delayed but we have just been on a 600 mile round trip for a famil...

BobD

Volunteer•6 years ago

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Nerve pain - general anaesthetics?

I thought I’d share the view from the park across the road from our place. I’m blessed to be able to go walking by the water. It’s very calming and I have...

I thought I’d share the view from the park across the road from our place. I’m b...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

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History of Paroxysmal A.Fib.

Hi, I was diagnosed with A.fib in 2002. Since then I have had 3 failed ablations. I had a pacemaker in 2011. In 2016 I was due to have a hip replacement....

Hi, I was diagnosed with A.fib in 2002. Since then I have had 3 failed ablation...

Bobisgirl

•6 years ago

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I feel worse five weeks post flutter ablation

I seem to be having lots of short runs of a fast heartbeat which are there day and night.I feel very worried about this and wander if others have had it after...

I seem to be having lots of short runs of a fast heartbeat which are there day a...

caznear68

•6 years ago

32 Replies

Why aren't you talking to me?

Anyone any idea why I seem to have been "sent to Coventry" by this site over the last few weeks, no daily emails etc??

Anyone any idea why I seem to have been "sent to Coventry" by this site over the...

BevCynfelyn

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Ectopic beats, missed beats or trying to go into AF

Had my second Ablation 4 months ago, and in the 3rd month had 3 af attacks one lasted for 30 mim the other 2 a bit longer, not had one for 4 weeks so hoping...

Had my second Ablation 4 months ago, and in the 3rd month had 3 af attacks one l...

higgy52

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Arrhythmia Patients Day 5th October

I have avoided going to this annual UK event up till now....any experience of going to it? http://www.heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/uk/patients-day

I have avoided going to this annual UK event up till now....any experience of go...

clemothesweep

•6 years ago

11 Replies

St George’s Tooting bec

The above has had quite a bit of negative press coverage over the last couple of days, culminating in two consultants being suspended on charges of...

The above has had quite a bit of negative press coverage over the last couple of...

Peddling

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Dupuytren Disease

I have Dupuytren Disease and would like to know if somebody with the same condition can give me advise, I had surgery on one hand, the finger is straight now,...

I have Dupuytren Disease and would like to know if somebody with the same condit...

silviageci

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Different weird pains and sensations

Hi, Hope everyone is well or as well as they can be.Ok had AF for 5 years now.Had 1 successful cardio version about 3 years ago.Its success was due to...

Hi, Hope everyone is well or as well as they can be.Ok had AF for 5 years now.Ha...

Danny44

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Amiodarone

Anyone in US,UK, Australia or anywhere on amiodarone past or present? If yes what are your side effects? If off it did your side effects go away...

Anyone in US,UK, Australia or anywhere on amiodarone past or present? If yes w...

Rebma

•6 years ago

36 Replies

PRADAXA and Acid Reflux

I have been taking Pradaxa for 2 years and have suffered from time to time with indigestion / acid reflux. I use Gaviscon and I was wondering it anyone else...

I have been taking Pradaxa for 2 years and have suffered from time to time with ...

John67

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Cryoablation

Hi everyone the Ablation went ahead on Thursday, I had cryoablation freezing instead of heat, the EP said it went well but I still have to take...

Hi everyone the Ablation went ahead on Thursday, I had cryoablation freezing ins...

Nanchester

•6 years ago

15 Replies

AF Manager- interesting app

There is an interesting app called *AF Manager* in the App Store which is free. I don’t know whether it is available for Android. It is basically for...

There is an interesting app called *AF Manager* in the App Store which is free. ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2018

If you are fit and healthy -- how dangerous is AF? Maybe not as much as we've been led to believe...

Heavy, noticeable heartbeat...

A Sotalol question...

Maze Procedure Experiences?

Leaky Leg

apixaban

Stopping an AF episode

Cappers

Fast heartbeat

Kardia stopped working

Advice for GP appointment

Cardiziem side effects

Holiday

6 months after ablation and taking more and more meds for racing heart

Apixaban and Solatol

Abnormal palpitations - Atrial Fibrillation??

Interesting Appointment.

Nerve pain - general anaesthetics?

History of Paroxysmal A.Fib.

I feel worse five weeks post flutter ablation

Why aren't you talking to me?

Ectopic beats, missed beats or trying to go into AF

Arrhythmia Patients Day 5th October

St George’s Tooting bec

Dupuytren Disease

Different weird pains and sensations

Amiodarone

PRADAXA and Acid Reflux

Cryoablation

AF Manager- interesting app

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