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House Brick to Lego brick

!What a difference! A few months ago I had a 24 hour monitor the size of an average house brick. How nice to find my 7 day event monitor fitted today, is more...

!What a difference! A few months ago I had a 24 hour monitor the size of an aver...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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New to Afib

I developed Afib in sept, got out of bed on wed morning broke out in sweat heart racing got ready to head to hosp but I returned to feeling normal, Friday morn...

I developed Afib in sept, got out of bed on wed morning broke out in sweat heart...

myrnalynn52

•5 years ago

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Update following ablation and phrenic nerve.

Hi all, thought I would update my last post, 3 weeks today after 2nd ablation and cardio version. My symptoms of breathlessness have improved but still very...

Hi all, thought I would update my last post, 3 weeks today after 2nd ablation an...

Margewhit

•5 years ago

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new treatment?

Has anyone heard about this and is it available in the UK...

Gertsen

•5 years ago

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Warfarin

My inr has gone up to 4.5 after a tummy bug and I now feel very dizzy is this normal? I have seen the nurse and been told to omit one dose of Warfarin and then...

My inr has gone up to 4.5 after a tummy bug and I now feel very dizzy is this no...

Dulcimer

•5 years ago

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Just a question

I am confused . Often on this site people write in about “their” EP or their EP nurse. It seems that they have easy access to these practitioners and constant...

I am confused . Often on this site people write in about “their” EP or their EP ...

Luludean

•5 years ago

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Return to exercise post ablation

I’ve seen a few posts touching on this and thought I might share my experiences in case anyone is interested, in particular those with an ‘exercise dependency’...

I’ve seen a few posts touching on this and thought I might share my experiences ...

Olben

•5 years ago

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AFib again at night...

Woke up half an hour ago (0330) to discover that I am in Afib again: 80bpm. Not supposed to warrant an ambulance, but will call 111 for advice.

Woke up half an hour ago (0330) to discover that I am in Afib again: 80bpm. Not...

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•5 years ago

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SVT

Hello I have SVT is there any vitamins I can take to control it. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

Hello I have SVT is there any vitamins I can take to control it. Any input would...

Accott

•5 years ago

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disturbing report regarding unsafe implant devices

"Urgent and drastic changes to the rules around medical devices, such as pacemakers, are needed to protect patients" Royal college of Surgeons, as reported...

"Urgent and drastic changes to the rules around medical devices, such as pacem...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Flu

My surgery rang today to check if I had had my flu injection Very good of them as some don't bother My worry is will there be a chance of it triggering a...

My surgery rang today to check if I had had my flu injection Very good of them a...

Vonnieruth

•5 years ago

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Lidocaine?

Hi, I am due to have a transnasaloesophagoscopy tomorrow during which they use a lidocaine spray to numb the throat and larynx. I know that when I go to the...

Hi, I am due to have a transnasaloesophagoscopy tomorrow during which they use a...

Jellybelly2016

•5 years ago

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Cryo vs RF

Hi, I’m in Western Massachusetts, US deciding between having cryo with my regular EP in Hartford, CT or RF with department head in one of top 2 Harvard...

Hi, I’m in Western Massachusetts, US deciding between having cryo with my regula...

jgolay

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Drugs combination

Hi guys. Hope you are all keeping well. Just would like to know if anyone of you here is taking Sotalol Hcl and Diovan (Varsatan) to control your heart rhythm...

Hi guys. Hope you are all keeping well. Just would like to know if anyone of you...

SpritzerAce

•5 years ago

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Loud music

Work's Christmas party was on Saturday. I had two drinks (first since Sept) over the course of the 7 hours we were there and no ill effects. However, the music...

Work's Christmas party was on Saturday. I had two drinks (first since Sept) over...

jedimasterlincoln

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Catching up

Hello everyone, It's been a while since I've posted. I found that I needed a break to focus on aspects of my life that needed more attention. Now I feel like...

Hello everyone, It's been a while since I've posted. I found that I needed a bre...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Still ticking......

Hi guys, apologies.. I know I disappeared for a while with out explanation and I'm sorry to all those who cared so much, I've been in a sludge of depression...

Hi guys, apologies.. I know I disappeared for a while with out explanation and ...

booboo73

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Today's Mail On Sunday

Hello There is an article in today's MOS on page 50 about keyhole surgery for heart patients like myself who are too frail to undergo further open heart...

Hello There is an article in today's MOS on page 50 about keyhole surgery for h...

Becksagogo

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Some advice please

It has been four weeks since my RF ablation and I have been making a really good recovery. No problems with my heart at all. However I have now got sinusitis...

It has been four weeks since my RF ablation and I have been making a really good...

Ashburton51

•5 years ago

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Am i tempting fate?

Hi everyone on Planet AF. I haven't posted on here since my first Cryo Ablation exactly six months ago. Having read the devestating news about our beloved Bob...

Hi everyone on Planet AF. I haven't posted on here since my first Cryo Ablation ...

Maureens46

•5 years ago

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losin' it

I am now 6 weeks post ablation. 2nd one in 13 yrs. Have been feeling very sick since starting on the pantoprazole for the Tee and ablation ….. the EP cut the...

I am now 6 weeks post ablation. 2nd one in 13 yrs. Have been feeling very sick...

bisop

•5 years ago

5 Replies

I have been on this site before but wanted to try alone. It has not worked I need the support of this site. So anyone available. Mufc

Assistance please

Mufc

•5 years ago

19 Replies

How safe is flecainide

I was diagnosed with PAF three years ago. Initially my cardiologist tried me with a variety of medications including beta blockers and calcium Chanel blockers...

I was diagnosed with PAF three years ago. Initially my cardiologist tried me wit...

Sandyc2705

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Ablation without anticoagulation?

Can it be done? What do they do if you cannot take anticoagulation?

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Afib, palpitations and ectopics

I had an episode of PAF on Wednesday after drinking some beer. Yesterday I went to the same pub but had a large cup of tea instead of drinking any alcohol....

I had an episode of PAF on Wednesday after drinking some beer. Yesterday I went ...

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•5 years ago

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Kardia and atrial ectopics

Just prior to my ablation, earlier this week, the nurse took an ECG and identified SR with atrial ectopics. My Kardia was showing possible atrial fibrillation....

Just prior to my ablation, earlier this week, the nurse took an ECG and identifi...

outofsynch

•5 years ago

8 Replies

No AF since I got my e-bike

This post might be helpful to the exercise bods in this community. I used to get a bout of AF about once a month and have previously reported that I could stop...

This post might be helpful to the exercise bods in this community. I used to get...

AFCyclist

•5 years ago

3 Replies

2 weeks post ablation

I've been a paroxyml afibber for about 6 years. Eventually after gradual worsening went in for ablation 2 weeks ago. Thought I'd write up experience for...

I've been a paroxyml afibber for about 6 years. Eventually after gradual worseni...

MatlockSteven

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Post ablation issues

Hi, I am now just over six weeks post Cryoablation, and I am still experiencing episodes of chaotic rhythm on a daily basis 😩 They seem to be more frequent...

Hi, I am now just over six weeks post Cryoablation, and I am still experiencing ...

Jeanette49

•5 years ago

6 Replies

3 weeks post ablation

Hello all. Had an ablation in early Nov 2018 followed by another the next day for a heart flutter. I pride myself on being very fit/healthy (and was...

Hello all. Had an ablation in early Nov 2018 followed by another the next day fo...

Ormy1

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2018

House Brick to Lego brick

New to Afib

Update following ablation and phrenic nerve.

new treatment?

Warfarin

Just a question

Return to exercise post ablation

AFib again at night...

SVT

disturbing report regarding unsafe implant devices

Flu

Lidocaine?

Cryo vs RF

Drugs combination

Loud music

Catching up

Still ticking......

Today's Mail On Sunday

Some advice please

Am i tempting fate?

losin' it

I have been on this site before but wanted to try alone. It has not worked I need the support of this site. So anyone available. Mufc

How safe is flecainide

Ablation without anticoagulation?

Afib, palpitations and ectopics

Kardia and atrial ectopics

No AF since I got my e-bike

2 weeks post ablation

Post ablation issues

3 weeks post ablation

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