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Hawthorn and Apixaban?

A while ago I read with interest the alleged benefit to the heart that the herb Hawthorn provided, especialy for AF sufferers. I've also recently read that...

A while ago I read with interest the alleged benefit to the heart that the herb ...

Alan_G

•6 years ago

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No afib after iron infusion

Just wanted to pass on my experience. I was scheduled for first ablation a month ago. I have had occasional episodes for 3 years. Back in June, July, and...

Just wanted to pass on my experience. I was scheduled for first ablation a month...

Batbara

•6 years ago

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One more time?

Considering a second ablation. First one semi worked but still on meds and bi-weekly very shorts episodes. Is the second any different than the first?

Considering a second ablation. First one semi worked but still on meds and bi-we...

CCW66

•6 years ago

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Cornpoppy

Breathless when walking on any medication. Is there a medication that doesn't make one breathless?

Breathless when walking on any medication. Is there a medication that doesn't ma...

CornPoppy

•6 years ago

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Mediterranean diet and stroke risk.

Rather worrying article (if you are male) at: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/mediterranean-diet-strokes-risk-women-men-health-a8552171.html

Rather worrying article (if you are male) at: https://www.independent.co.uk/voic...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Video: EP explains ablation and shows audience Cath Lab

I came across a great video on Facebook with an American EP in the Cath Lab speaking about the equipment used in ablations. I thought it could be of interest...

I came across a great video on Facebook with an American EP in the Cath Lab spea...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Ablation decision - update

Writing my recent post about sorting out the decision to have a 3rd ablation and getting all of your wonderful responses has been so helpful for me. Thank you...

Writing my recent post about sorting out the decision to have a 3rd ablation and...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Surgery over, no a fib

Just quick note, no reply needed. Just had breast biopsy, second surgery under general anesthesia in less that 2 wk. My biggest fear was stirring up afib....

Just quick note, no reply needed. Just had breast biopsy, second surgery under g...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Mum just had new onset AF - she had SVT as a pre-existing condition: is insurance likely to cover it?

My mum is visiting me in the US (from the UK). She had declared SVT as a pre-existing condition, and her insurer listed it as an "exclusion" i.e. she wasn't...

My mum is visiting me in the US (from the UK). She had declared SVT as a pre-exi...

katiescarlett78

•6 years ago

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Warfarin

I've got quite a worry at present. I've one more days worth of my Warfarin left and am not able to get to the surgery to collect my repeat. Has anyone had...

I've got quite a worry at present. I've one more days worth of my Warfarin left...

7Helena

•6 years ago

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Told nothing and nothing explained.

HI to all of you i have had an un even heart rate for as long as i can remember, always missing the odd beat, got to around 30 yrs of age and along with the...

HI to all of you i have had an un even heart rate for as long as i can remember,...

danielmoto

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Exhaustion

I am post ablation 1 month. I go to work feeling tired. Following b.c work I'm really tired , come home and take a nap at 2pm. Wake up at 11:30 pm. I feel...

I am post ablation 1 month. I go to work feeling tired. Following b.c work I'm...

catwienke

•6 years ago

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Xarelto

I am now very worried reading this article about people putting claims in after using Xarelto. Please read carefully and let me know your feelings. Xarelto...

I am now very worried reading this article about people putting claims in after ...

Anita5858

•6 years ago

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Blood thinner - Anita5858

The past 2 weeks my whole life has changed. After a heart monitor for 48 hours the sister of the cardiologist came back with the prescription from the him. I...

The past 2 weeks my whole life has changed. After a heart monitor for 48 hours ...

Anita5858

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Triggers .....Oops

After having a bit of a time a couple of weeks ago I am feeling a lot better particularly since having a short break in Devon. Triggers are something we often...

After having a bit of a time a couple of weeks ago I am feeling a lot better par...

pottypete1

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Ablation

Hello I am fairly new on this forum. I have been reading all of the posts over the past couple of days and I do not seem to be finding anyone who has anything...

Hello I am fairly new on this forum. I have been reading all of the posts over ...

Cappers

•6 years ago

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My happy place

I went for a walk today (first since ablation). This park bench is not far from our house. It’s a great place to sit and watch the boats, birds and dolphins....

I went for a walk today (first since ablation). This park bench is not far from ...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Fatigue post Abalation

Hi, I am 10 weeks post 2nd Abalation. I am os Solatol 40mg bd for the blanking period also Apixiban 5mg bd. In NSR since abalation but very fatigued still and...

Hi, I am 10 weeks post 2nd Abalation. I am os Solatol 40mg bd for the blanking p...

Joanmc

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Cardio workout whilst sleeping

I know my Fitbit doesn’t accurately record my heart rate whilst in AFib but this is a first - it looks like my heart was partying hard last night whilst I was...

I know my Fitbit doesn’t accurately record my heart rate whilst in AFib but this...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

14 Replies

A.F.information required please .

Hi everyone hope your as well as can be expected.just looking for some advice please .I was diagnosed with A.F. in March . I'm taking Apixaban twice daily .I...

Hi everyone hope your as well as can be expected.just looking for some advice pl...

Mary4711

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Flecainide and cyclizine

Can cyclizine be taken with Flecainide.

Shcldavies

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Holiday AF

Hi, I haven't posted on here for a while, mainly because I have been in NSR since my ablation last year but still drop into to read posts. I saw my cardio a...

Hi, I haven't posted on here for a while, mainly because I have been in NSR sinc...

Stucoo

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Phantom ectopic beats?

I am 15 months post ablation and still in sinus rhythm. Occasionally, usually while lying awake in bed, I can feel my heart beating when suddenly, it almost...

I am 15 months post ablation and still in sinus rhythm. Occasionally, usually wh...

dabend36

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Flecanide on its own?

I have been taking Flecainide on its own for the previous 8 months. Having tried nearly every beta blocker or calcium channel blocker with no success,as they...

I have been taking Flecainide on its own for the previous 8 months. Having tried...

Canariesfan

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Can’t figure this out

Hi Folks I am in a very confused state with my AF. I have been frequently in and out of fast AF up until my meds where changed. I was on the usual apixaban...

Hi Folks I am in a very confused state with my AF. I have been frequently in and...

Trotters70

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Follow up at St Thomas’ on Tuesday

Off to St Thomas’ on Tuesday for follow up post ablation at the end of May. Hopefully will get rid of some of the medication as I’m sure this is causing some...

Off to St Thomas’ on Tuesday for follow up post ablation at the end of May. Hope...

Drummerswidow

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Dreams

I'm no stranger to crazy dreams given the various combinations of medications over the years, some I remember for a while, some I recall when I wake for a...

I'm no stranger to crazy dreams given the various combinations of medications ov...

jedimasterlincoln

•6 years ago

18 Replies

10 weeks post ablation

So, I’ve been taking amiodarone now 200mg per day for two weeks and so far so good..... until yesterday. The ectopics started first thing then the monster AF...

So, I’ve been taking amiodarone now 200mg per day for two weeks and so far so go...

Maura5

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Confirm RX ICM w/ MyMerlin Mobile App Heart Monitor

Hello everyone! Is there anyone out there who has the "CONFIRM RX ICM WITH THE MYMERLIN MOBILE APP" implanted heart monitor? I just had it inserted on...

Hello everyone! Is there anyone out there who has the "CONFIRM RX ICM WITH THE ...

cdeterra

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Study into familial AF

https://www.mdmag.com/medical-news/study-determines-atrial-fibrillation-heritability-among-3-key-probands

https://www.mdmag.com/medical-news/study-determines-atrial-fibrillation-heritabi...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2018

Hawthorn and Apixaban?

No afib after iron infusion

One more time?

Cornpoppy

Mediterranean diet and stroke risk.

Video: EP explains ablation and shows audience Cath Lab

Ablation decision - update

Surgery over, no a fib

Mum just had new onset AF - she had SVT as a pre-existing condition: is insurance likely to cover it?

Warfarin

Told nothing and nothing explained.

Exhaustion

Xarelto

Blood thinner - Anita5858

Triggers .....Oops

Ablation

My happy place

Fatigue post Abalation

Cardio workout whilst sleeping

A.F.information required please .

Flecainide and cyclizine

Holiday AF

Phantom ectopic beats?

Flecanide on its own?

Can’t figure this out

Follow up at St Thomas’ on Tuesday

Dreams

10 weeks post ablation

Confirm RX ICM w/ MyMerlin Mobile App Heart Monitor

Study into familial AF

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