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AF after Ablation

Hi All: Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I had a pulmonary embolism in April and went into AF as the hallmark sign I was in trouble. I had it...

Hi All: Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I had a pulmonary embol...

Amurray77

•6 years ago

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Long AF episode today :-(

This morning at abt 05.45 I suddenly woke up with AF. I've heard descriptions ... like butterflies !? .... I thought this was more like bats flapping around....

This morning at abt 05.45 I suddenly woke up with AF. I've heard descriptions ....

vovvarna22

•6 years ago

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Link to Dr Chaterjee Podcast on Stress

https://drchatterjee.com/stress-health-epidemic-21st-century-dr-rangan-chatterjee/

https://drchatterjee.com/stress-health-epidemic-21st-century-dr-rangan-chatterje...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

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A new treatment for AF on the horizon

I have just seen an article about a new treatment for AF in the pipeline. It has many stages to go through before being launched in 2024. It sounds similar to...

I have just seen an article about a new treatment for AF in the pipeline. It has...

doodle68

•6 years ago

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Cardioversion

Hi I was to get cardioversion today but I didn't get it as my heart has gone back into sinus rhythm Yahoo, they said my medication must be working. They are...

Hi I was to get cardioversion today but I didn't get it as my heart has gone bac...

Lorlaw70

•6 years ago

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Difficulties sleeping after ablation

Hi , I’m two week post ablation I’m doing well I am back on all my medication for now . I’m having some ectopics. My real problem at the moment is getting to...

Hi , I’m two week post ablation I’m doing well I am back on all my medication f...

Thompson123

•6 years ago

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This photo appeared in a post on the US AFA site

Had to laugh! I avoided the zap in July when I reverted on my own. I’m in the UK but take an occasional look at the US AFA on Facebook. Happy Christmas Pat x

Had to laugh! I avoided the zap in July when I reverted on my own. I’m in the UK...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Saw my EP,update on NOAC v Warfarin query raised by someone the other day

Hello everyone Saw my Ep Proff Osman yesterday,Amongst a lot of other things (I had a list of 12 questions! I was paying £100 to see him privately!) I asked...

Hello everyone Saw my Ep Proff Osman yesterday,Amongst a lot of other things (I...

wilsond

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Cholesterol

Hi ... one year ago l had my lipid panel tests done ... the numbers were fantastic ... cholesterol 167, ratio 2.7 ... yet my gp wanted the good cholesterol...

Hi ... one year ago l had my lipid panel tests done ... the numbers were fantast...

Janith

•6 years ago

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Cold sore

Never had one for years and now they here with a vengeance What's the best remedy you have used please .Even my lip has been swollen

Never had one for years and now they here with a vengeance What's the best remed...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

9 Replies

New device for Afib to prevent stroke and heart failure!!

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dicardiology.com%2Fcontent%2Faurigen-medical-atrial-fibrillation-device-wins-ici-innovation-award&h=AT3cOTTkgf1

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dicardiology.com%2Fcontent%2Fau...

falah12345

•6 years ago

1 Reply

AF or not?

I had a fairly stressful day yesterday and started to get lots of ectopics in the early evening. I decided to take my usual 2nd Sotalol of the day a bit early...

I had a fairly stressful day yesterday and started to get lots of ectopics in th...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Merry Christmas

To all the regulars volunteers lurkers and newbies.... Merry Christmas from the Family and I

To all the regulars volunteers lurkers and newbies.... Merry Christmas from the ...

jedimasterlincoln

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Stopping meds

Hi all, I went to my post ablation assessment yesterday at Liverpool heart and chest hospital. I had a EKG and Echo which were both fine thankfully. The EP who...

Hi all, I went to my post ablation assessment yesterday at Liverpool heart and c...

djbgatekeeper

•6 years ago

12 Replies

More hospital humour 😃

A great analogy

Kaz747

•6 years ago

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Amiodarone for 20 years.

Had a rapid heart beat in work 20 years ago and was rushed to emergency hospital. My heart was racing at 220 bpm. I was "zapped" and my heart stabilized. The...

Had a rapid heart beat in work 20 years ago and was rushed to emergency hospital...

Ceeaitchjay

•6 years ago

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Chin straps - one for those with SA sufferers and snorers

I’ve used CPAP for about 5 years now and it has definitely improved my QOL. I have bought and tried most makes of chin strap - some were better than others...

I’ve used CPAP for about 5 years now and it has definitely improved my QOL. I h...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Help!

I celebrated my birthday Sunday and had way to much alcohol. I went into Afib I think Monday morning. It is now Wednesday and I am still in Afib, very nervous,...

I celebrated my birthday Sunday and had way to much alcohol. I went into Afib I ...

Slattery

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Flecainide and Bisoprolol

Does anyone know why a beta blocker (in my case Bisoprolol) has to be taken in conjunction with Flecainide?

Does anyone know why a beta blocker (in my case Bisoprolol) has to be taken in c...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Skiing update

So flew on Sunday from Stansted to Venice. Followed everyone’s advice ie arrived early, valet parking, fast track security and pre booked seats. Smooth as...

So flew on Sunday from Stansted to Venice. Followed everyone’s advice ie arrived...

Slim2018

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Apixaban

I meant to ask people about Apixaban. I have been put on Apixaban after years of being on warfarine because of my AF. It may sound like a funny question. But...

I meant to ask people about Apixaban. I have been put on Apixaban after years of...

Rienij70

•6 years ago

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6 months post cryoablation

6 months post ablation... ectopic beats and 49% of the time I’m still in afib... back on the flecadine 100mg 2 times a day for now. Do any of you have these...

6 months post ablation... ectopic beats and 49% of the time I’m still in afib......

DTS54

•6 years ago

3 Replies

AF ablation risks and concerns

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and have found a lot of reassuring posts and comments on here - so thank you to everyone who's contributed! My situation: I'm a...

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and have found a lot of reassuring posts and comme...

velgor

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Tambocor (Flecainide) Availability

Having discovered that no pharmacy or wholesaler had any stocks of Tambocor and having cornered the local market and acquired adequate supplies for the next 4...

Having discovered that no pharmacy or wholesaler had any stocks of Tambocor and ...

pottypete1

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Christmas greetings from Rienij

Good morning dear friends. I have got my date date for the next operation on my bladder cancer. It is the 27the of December. At least I can enjoy my Christmas...

Good morning dear friends. I have got my date date for the next operation on my ...

Rienij70

•6 years ago

54 Replies

Howie Mandel Discusses His AFIB With Dr Oz

Howie Mandel was on the Dr Oz show a couple days ago. He talks about his OCD and some other stuff, and then they talk about his AFIB and his ablation. Dr Oz...

Howie Mandel was on the Dr Oz show a couple days ago. He talks about his OCD an...

goldey

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Post ablation

I am a week post ablation. When I woke from anaesthetic I had an aura of kaleidoscope lights in both eyes, worse in my left eye. I informed the nurse, but he...

I am a week post ablation. When I woke from anaesthetic I had an aura of kaleido...

paddygal

•6 years ago

4 Replies

A Christmas Laugh

I saw this on Facebook and just had to share 💓🎅🏼

Kaz747

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Dizziness 7 months after af ablation

I am 40yr old male who had an ablation 8 months ago. The surgery was 9 hours since then I have been feeling dizzy and unsteady hope this passes but I have been...

I am 40yr old male who had an ablation 8 months ago. The surgery was 9 hours sin...

Dynever

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Skipped beats are back

I thought the solution for the skipped beats was going to be the breathing technique. It did work for a while, but now I am right back where I was. Went back...

I thought the solution for the skipped beats was going to be the breathing techn...

Blondies

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for December 2018

AF after Ablation

Long AF episode today :-(

Link to Dr Chaterjee Podcast on Stress

A new treatment for AF on the horizon

Cardioversion

Difficulties sleeping after ablation

This photo appeared in a post on the US AFA site

Saw my EP,update on NOAC v Warfarin query raised by someone the other day

Cholesterol

Cold sore

New device for Afib to prevent stroke and heart failure!!

AF or not?

Merry Christmas

Stopping meds

More hospital humour 😃

Amiodarone for 20 years.

Chin straps - one for those with SA sufferers and snorers

Help!

Flecainide and Bisoprolol

Skiing update

Apixaban

6 months post cryoablation

AF ablation risks and concerns

Tambocor (Flecainide) Availability

Christmas greetings from Rienij

Howie Mandel Discusses His AFIB With Dr Oz

Post ablation

A Christmas Laugh

Dizziness 7 months after af ablation

Skipped beats are back

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