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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Apple Watch

Hi, I know the Apple watch has been discussed before but I found the following article interesting from an American cardiologist...

Hi, I know the Apple watch has been discussed before but I found the following a...

Stucoo

•6 years ago

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Waiting for ablation

Hi Just wondering of those who have had ablation for paroxysmal Atrial fibrillation..... was the first attempt successful? And how long have people remained...

Hi Just wondering of those who have had ablation for paroxysmal Atrial fibrill...

heathp1

•6 years ago

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Bisoprolol coming off.

in September I went to my gp who told me to return the next day for a seven day monitor as my bp was a little high. 160/100. Anyway I did but monitor was...

in September I went to my gp who told me to return the next day for a seven day ...

Mjltazz

•6 years ago

25 Replies

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Pill in the pocket

It's been an interesting 24hrs for me. I've been feeling "not quite right" for a couple of weeks, on and off. Last night I sat up till 3am with my finger...

It's been an interesting 24hrs for me. I've been feeling "not quite right" for ...

Diamonddaisy

•6 years ago

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blip

Hello everyone, not been on here for a while (all was going well). Had my second pvi ablation in March 2018 and have had no problems whatsoever during recovery...

Hello everyone, not been on here for a while (all was going well). Had my second...

thejepo

•6 years ago

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best alternative to bisoprolol

Hi folks I've been on 2.5mg bispoprolol once a day since a minor stroke last November caused by AF. Cardioversion in March put me back into NSR and I'm still...

Hi folks I've been on 2.5mg bispoprolol once a day since a minor stroke last Nov...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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3 months post RF ablation.......

Pleased to report no AF that I’m aware of and minimal ectopics or other issues. Need to lose a lb or more having been on holiday for a while, so that’s my...

Pleased to report no AF that I’m aware of and minimal ectopics or other issues. ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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mum is 83 poss atrial flutter?

hi folks mum off for echocardiogram today shes worried as not been in hosp for 44 yrs when she had me! Doc advised A&E last mon aft she was summoned to him for...

hi folks mum off for echocardiogram today shes worried as not been in hosp for 4...

badsgal

•6 years ago

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Flecainide

Need convincing. I have been on 10mg bisoprolol down to 7.5. Now specialist wants to go to 5mg and 50mg bd flecainide. Just got my new presciption through but...

Need convincing. I have been on 10mg bisoprolol down to 7.5. Now specialist want...

Hambo444

•6 years ago

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hereditory aFib

yes very definitely Afib must run in families. I made a tree of incidence in my family and sent it to an Italian professor who was researching at Manchester...

yes very definitely Afib must run in families. I made a tree of incidence in my ...

annlynne

•6 years ago

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Hemp seed oil

I am keen on taking hemp seed oil as it's a good alternative to fish oil for omega 3 and no it's not cannabis but a relative of the plant and its being grown...

I am keen on taking hemp seed oil as it's a good alternative to fish oil for ome...

fairgo45

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Hiatus hernia

Hi, I am seeking practical solutions for getting off Lansoprosol. I have been taking it for some time as I suffer with chronic heartburn. I have now been...

Hi, I am seeking practical solutions for getting off Lansoprosol. I have been t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Amiodarone anyone?

I’m in the hospital since yesterday, after I had an ablation on Wednesday. I went into severe afib and breathlessness. I could barely walk a few feet to the...

I’m in the hospital since yesterday, after I had an ablation on Wednesday. I we...

Alfieros

•6 years ago

43 Replies

Not coping well & it's just not like me......

My AF of 2 weeks is being treated with Flecainide, and with Bisoprolol and long-standing drug Felodipine for high blood pressure. My GP called me in for an...

My AF of 2 weeks is being treated with Flecainide, and with Bisoprolol and long...

cat3

•6 years ago

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Did I take my tablet or not? Edoxaban.

I guess this must have happened to other people. I have a regime for my tablets with an alarm etc.but it failed today. I just realised that I can't remember...

I guess this must have happened to other people. I have a regime for my tablets...

Drounding

•6 years ago

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Afib in families

Something within my family that our cardio doc found unusual, the fact that myself, my two sisters and my niece all have afib. Three of us have had ablation....

Something within my family that our cardio doc found unusual, the fact that myse...

Blondies

•6 years ago

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12 month ablation update

Just wanted to give you a 12 month update after my second ablation. My first cryo ablation in January 2015 helped but was not successful and I needed a RF...

Just wanted to give you a 12 month update after my second ablation. My first cr...

Kiwi2

•6 years ago

20 Replies

less than 48 hours til applications close

Applications close at midnight tomorrow (Wednesday 31st October) for our place in the Virgin Money London Marathon. If you know somebody who would like to run...

Applications close at midnight tomorrow (Wednesday 31st October) for our place i...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

AF Nosh and Natter - Newton Abbot, Devon

Who would be interested in a get together and lunch at The Barn Owl pub near Newton Abbot? The date is Friday 30th November, meeting there at 12 midday. All...

Who would be interested in a get together and lunch at The Barn Owl pub near New...

jeanjeannie50

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Sleep!!

I’m currently waiting ablation for afib. I have very few episodes at moment as flecanide and beta blockers seems to be controlling them however the last couple...

I’m currently waiting ablation for afib. I have very few episodes at moment as f...

Helenfox

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Kardia

When taking a reading the little heart icon that beats top right corner with your rate, is it always in sync as after going for run today it was a little...

When taking a reading the little heart icon that beats top right corner with you...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

A new piece of jewelry

My medic alert bracelet arrived today. If I’m ever in an accident or unconscious, paramedics/doctors can see I’m on an anticoagulant and can get easy access to...

My medic alert bracelet arrived today. If I’m ever in an accident or unconscious...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

15 Replies

pace & ablate update.

After a long think I agreed and now am four days post pacemaker insertion. I cannot hardly believe the difference this has made to how I feel. I would...

After a long think I agreed and now am four days post pacemaker insertion. I ca...

cali111

•6 years ago

22 Replies

IBS and AF

Hello! I am having IBS and among others was prescribed Milosec (Omeprazole). Took it last night and about an hour or so my heart started waltzing. I was scared...

Hello! I am having IBS and among others was prescribed Milosec (Omeprazole). Too...

SpritzerAce

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Age and AF

Hi guys and gals, As some of you know, I've been on this website forum ( and the earlier and now defunct version via Yahoo) since Jan 2010. Now I know age...

Hi guys and gals, As some of you know, I've been on this website forum ( and the...

Hidden

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Back in the hospital after my AF ablation 5 days ago 😫

I was just re-admitted today in atrial fibrillation and then it changed to atrial flutter. They are going to do a cardioversion if I don’t go back to normal...

I was just re-admitted today in atrial fibrillation and then it changed to atria...

Alfieros

•6 years ago

41 Replies

Help

I'm a new to AF only diagnosed 4 weeks ago. I'm 6 ft and 18 stone, is there a chance that it could go away if I was to lose weight.? Also is there any...

I'm a new to AF only diagnosed 4 weeks ago. I'm 6 ft and 18 stone, is there a ch...

TommoHFC

•6 years ago

12 Replies

AFIB or ECTOPICS? That is the question...

1 week after cryoablation-have had 3 episodes of about 5 hrs each and lots of ectopics-while remaining optimistic any tricks for telling the difference between...

1 week after cryoablation-have had 3 episodes of about 5 hrs each and lots of ec...

missyf323

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Kardia gadget....

Hi, has anyone who owns the Kardia gadget thingy had the problem of it not registering at all when fingers are placed on the 'pads'? I've changed the battery...

Hi, has anyone who owns the Kardia gadget thingy had the problem of it not regis...

Chris1945

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Advice Needed for Heart Rate Monitoring During Exercise

I have had a pacemaker for about 9 years due to sick sinus syndrome caused by radiation treatments for Hodgkins Disease in 1976. It is set to kick in when my...

I have had a pacemaker for about 9 years due to sick sinus syndrome caused by ra...

Dondo1953

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2018

Apple Watch

Waiting for ablation

Bisoprolol coming off.

Pill in the pocket

blip

best alternative to bisoprolol

3 months post RF ablation.......

mum is 83 poss atrial flutter?

Flecainide

hereditory aFib

Hemp seed oil

Hiatus hernia

Amiodarone anyone?

Not coping well & it's just not like me......

Did I take my tablet or not? Edoxaban.

Afib in families

12 month ablation update

less than 48 hours til applications close

AF Nosh and Natter - Newton Abbot, Devon

Sleep!!

Kardia

A new piece of jewelry

pace & ablate update.

IBS and AF

Age and AF

Back in the hospital after my AF ablation 5 days ago 😫

Help

AFIB or ECTOPICS? That is the question...

Kardia gadget....

Advice Needed for Heart Rate Monitoring During Exercise

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