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Hi everyone first afib attack was 2011 went from maybe 1 episode a year to now pretty much 2 days on 2 days off. 320mg sotolol and eliquis. Have been on cpap...

Hi everyone first afib attack was 2011 went from maybe 1 episode a year to now p...

teenymak

•5 years ago

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Heart attack caused by AF episode?

I had a very mild heart attack while hospitalized for an extended AF episode. I went to the ER after I detected an episode 1st thing in the morning. I went in...

I had a very mild heart attack while hospitalized for an extended AF episode. I ...

ralft

•5 years ago

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CAC scan

Has anyone had one done ?

Ianc2

•5 years ago

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How is the vagus nerve damaged?

Hi, quick question - can the vagus nerve be damaged by outside means? I ask this as I have afib and a lot of my afib is triggered vagally. Had an ablation in...

Hi, quick question - can the vagus nerve be damaged by outside means? I ask this...

DaveT81

•5 years ago

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Newbie

Hi. Just joined up diagnosed with Af end of last year.

Oaktreebee

•5 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta...Everthing you need to know about pacemakers in AFib

https://youtu.be/pP-HTfr06Gg

Steve112

•5 years ago

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Don't Get A Respiratory Infection !

Wow, I just read the post from the poor guy who is suffering so badly with a cold. Those of us with heart failure and AFib have to be extremely careful not to...

Wow, I just read the post from the poor guy who is suffering so badly with a col...

goldey

•5 years ago

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Concor tablet causes edema?!

Hi.. My dad was taking Concor am 5mg for atrial fibrillation, he started noticing slight swelling in his legs hence the tablet was changed to plain concor...

Hi.. My dad was taking Concor am 5mg for atrial fibrillation, he started noticin...

Shruthipriya_123

•5 years ago

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Low carb and Keto diets

I am currently reading 'Eat rich Live Long' by Cummins and Gerber MD. It is a fascinating book that borders on being a full blown medical textbook in that it...

I am currently reading 'Eat rich Live Long' by Cummins and Gerber MD. It is a f...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

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Just checking in

After I wrote my ablation experiences several people asked me to checkin with results / news. I'm now just heading for 3 months post op. The news is...

After I wrote my ablation experiences several people asked me to checkin with re...

MatlockSteven

•5 years ago

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Ablation done!!

Morning lovely people, update as promised! So day three post RF ablation at St George’s and so far so good. The team were amazing! I arrived by 7am and by...

Morning lovely people, update as promised! So day three post RF ablation at St G...

Helenfox

•5 years ago

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First PAF after cryoablation happening now

Hi all I'm so disappointed. I woke 45 minutes ago with AF; the first real recurrence after my cryoblation nine months ago. Last night I took the second dose of...

Hi all I'm so disappointed. I woke 45 minutes ago with AF; the first real recurr...

LYJB

•5 years ago

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Atorvastatin Reaction

Has anyone experienced stomach or intestinal issues while taking this drug? I’ve had stomach pain & excessive burping along with being nauseous.

Has anyone experienced stomach or intestinal issues while taking this drug? I’v...

hallpatty2549

•5 years ago

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Yes....but 5 times greater than what exactly?

Firstly, I must make it absolutely clear that I am not medically trained and the following is my interpretation of what we were told last evening with regard...

Firstly, I must make it absolutely clear that I am not medically trained and the...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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God forbid, but in the event of a stroke......

At our recent AF Support Group meeting, we were fortunate to have a Senior Stroke Consultant discuss with us about various issues relating to AF and how to...

At our recent AF Support Group meeting, we were fortunate to have a Senior Strok...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Metoprolol

I know Metoprolol can causes breathlessness, I was on 7.5mg and my breathing was not very good . My Doctor up it to 10 mg believe it or not, I feel my...

I know Metoprolol can causes breathlessness, I was on 7.5mg and my breathing was...

Hazbil65

•5 years ago

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All going well but....

I had my ablation for AFib on 18 January and my BPM immediately returned to normal. Good news, however 2 days ago my Heart rate started to soar even at rest to...

I had my ablation for AFib on 18 January and my BPM immediately returned to norm...

Krames25

•5 years ago

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Effects of cold virus

I have the worst cold in 35 years at the moment and need some drastic action to clear my chest and head - lost my voice and senses of smell and taste over a...

I have the worst cold in 35 years at the moment and need some drastic action to ...

Finvola

•5 years ago

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Acupuncture

Good morning everyone. A quick question - has anyone tried acupuncture for AF? And if so how successful was it? My reason for asking is because my chemo has...

Good morning everyone. A quick question - has anyone tried acupuncture for AF? A...

Stinky1953

•5 years ago

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5 months post Cryoablation

Hi all, just a quick update. I had a Cryoablation on 7th September 2018 for lone paroxysmal AF, this was my first procedure after being on meds for 5 years...

Hi all, just a quick update. I had a Cryoablation on 7th September 2018 for lone...

djbgatekeeper

•5 years ago

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AFA Infographic - links for newbies

http://www.heartrhythmalliance.org/files/files/AF_AN_infographic%202.pdf

CDreamer

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Afib Ablation time is near!

Hello all! New guy here. I've been browsing the forums for a few months now but haven't posted anything. Just wanted to let you guys know how helpful it has...

Hello all! New guy here. I've been browsing the forums for a few months now but ...

Altius

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Headache and aching jaw

I have paramoxal AF and only have about 4 bouts of it a year. My heart rate and rhythm was all over the place last night and going back to normal rhythm 14...

I have paramoxal AF and only have about 4 bouts of it a year. My heart rate and ...

Octopus52

•5 years ago

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Bisoprolol Fuerate

I recently had a 24hr ecg which showed I had 4% Ventrical Ectopic Burden, The cardiologist thinks it wouldn’t be unreasonable to add a small dose of bisoprolol...

I recently had a 24hr ecg which showed I had 4% Ventrical Ectopic Burden, The ca...

Cadona602

•5 years ago

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Ablation

Had my ablation for svt at 11 this morning and still laying flat! Wound keeps bleeding so not allowed to move!! It was a success. I had a birth defect...

Had my ablation for svt at 11 this morning and still laying flat! Wound keeps bl...

LMor

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Ectopic heart beats

I saw my EP yesterday who has now confirmed that I am to have an ablation to deal with my AF. I have been having some really strong and uncomfortable ectopic...

I saw my EP yesterday who has now confirmed that I am to have an ablation to dea...

Tikaneko

•5 years ago

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Three years from diagnosis

I am writing this update as I am aware that a majority of people whose ablations are "successful" tend to leave the forum. I thought I would add a bit of...

I am writing this update as I am aware that a majority of people whose ablations...

johnMiosh

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Metoprolol

Hi everyone. I am prescribed Metoprolol 50mg twice a day however I am experiencing difficulty in obtaining these. The local chemist has told me to go back to...

Hi everyone. I am prescribed Metoprolol 50mg twice a day however I am experienc...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Are beta blockers prescribed in paroxysmal AF without proper consideration?

NICE guidelines recommend beta blockers other than sotalol for rate control, as regular ongoing treatment. I see the logic of giving them for frequent...

NICE guidelines recommend beta blockers other than sotalol for rate control, as ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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AFib and exercise

15 months post ablation I am dropping in and out of A/Fib. If I walk even 9 holes on the golf course I get the A/Fib back which can last a few days. The day I...

15 months post ablation I am dropping in and out of A/Fib. If I walk even 9 hole...

GrannyE

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2019

Hi all

Heart attack caused by AF episode?

CAC scan

How is the vagus nerve damaged?

Newbie

Dr Sanjay Gupta...Everthing you need to know about pacemakers in AFib

Don't Get A Respiratory Infection !

Concor tablet causes edema?!

Low carb and Keto diets

Just checking in

Ablation done!!

First PAF after cryoablation happening now

Atorvastatin Reaction

Yes....but 5 times greater than what exactly?

God forbid, but in the event of a stroke......

Metoprolol

All going well but....

Effects of cold virus

Acupuncture

5 months post Cryoablation

AFA Infographic - links for newbies

Afib Ablation time is near!

Headache and aching jaw

Bisoprolol Fuerate

Ablation

Ectopic heart beats

Three years from diagnosis

Metoprolol

Are beta blockers prescribed in paroxysmal AF without proper consideration?

AFib and exercise

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