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Typical!

Last month I was sorting out my health paperwork folder,came across a letter from the cardiologist I saw last March as an ongoing check up.In it he said he...

Last month I was sorting out my health paperwork folder,came across a letter fr...

wilsond

•5 years ago

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Wot? No Metoprolol......

Just been to pick up my monthly prescription........pharmacist told me I CANNOT have Metoprolol anymore, because there is a "manufacturing problem", so I must...

Just been to pick up my monthly prescription........pharmacist told me I CANNOT ...

Wightbaby

•5 years ago

35 Replies

Pregnancy and the heart

I’ve written previously about pre-eclampsia’s link to heart problems later in life. I had pre-eclampsia with both my pregnancies requiring bed rest in...

I’ve written previously about pre-eclampsia’s link to heart problems later in li...

Kaz747

•5 years ago

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Is it ok to fly while waiting on cardioversion.

Hi. Have had 2 open heart surgeries replacing 2 valves in 2000 and 2011. During a routine appointment I was found to have gone into AF again and will be...

Hi. Have had 2 open heart surgeries replacing 2 valves in 2000 and 2011. During ...

Jeela

•5 years ago

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PPI medication (Protonix / Pepcid) after ablation

Is it normal to be prescribed this after ablation? I got prescribed Xarelto and PPI after my ablation.

Is it normal to be prescribed this after ablation? I got prescribed Xarelto and...

Vandalbragg

•5 years ago

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My 16 year old daughter has low blood pressure since her SVT ablation . Can anyone help explain why this is happening ?

Hello , I’m desperately seeking some advice here. My 16 year old daughter had an ablation caused from SVT just 3 weeks ago. Since then she is suffering from...

Hello , I’m desperately seeking some advice here. My 16 year old daughter had an...

Klwells8

•5 years ago

33 Replies

Resting heart rate 47-54 with constant dizziness

What a wonderful site this is and so informative. Can anyone tell me if a resting heart rate of 47 to 54 in a very aerobically active 70 year old can cause...

What a wonderful site this is and so informative. Can anyone tell me if a resti...

HuskyHendrix

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Interesting article on low-carb diet and AF

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/low-carb-diet-heart-atrial-fibrillation-carbohydrate-fat-protein-karsdashian-gwyneth-paltrow-a8810166.html

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/low-carb-diet-heart-atrial-fibrillatio...

Hidden

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Pacemaker implant - Week 3

I am improving much more now and have driven a little this week, although I have a bit of a problem with the handbrake on my left arm, so I lean over and pull...

I am improving much more now and have driven a little this week, although I have...

Melleray

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Ecocardiogram.....

Hi everyone hope you are all well. I was diagnosed last September with AF. I saw a cardiologist on the 19th of December and had an Ecocardiogram on the 12th of...

Hi everyone hope you are all well. I was diagnosed last September with AF. I saw...

TommoHFC

•5 years ago

18 Replies

What are you giving up for Lent?

A virtuous opportunity to give up cakes, biscuits, crumbles and sugar and get rid of any remaining Xmas weight. Anyone Join me?

A virtuous opportunity to give up cakes, biscuits, crumbles and sugar and get ri...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

14 Replies

On Rivaroxaban: Need Advice on tooth extraction!

I cant believe it! Just when things seemed to be going well I have lost part of my back tooth. Its a sizeable chunk and from a tooth thats big and been filled...

I cant believe it! Just when things seemed to be going well I have lost part of ...

4optimistic

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Shortness of breath 4 days after ablation

Did anyone else have this? I tried reading a book out loud to my child and had to stop.

Did anyone else have this? I tried reading a book out loud to my child and had ...

Vandalbragg

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Pregabalin and betablocker

I’m on pregabalin and verapamil plus apixaban for afib but I have to see my dr tomorrow and she I talking about putting me on a beta blocker instead of...

I’m on pregabalin and verapamil plus apixaban for afib but I have to see my dr t...

Kingsley09

•5 years ago

1 Reply

ABLATION PLUS 2 WEEKS

Started to feel a little better after 10 days, ventricular ectopics stoped but still feeling fragile at times. Can now go to supermarket and short walks....

Started to feel a little better after 10 days, ventricular ectopics stoped but s...

Shcldavies

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Bit if a strange one 🥴 bloating, racing heart, burping.

I really do apologise in advance if this post contains TMI but I really want to share something I’ve discovered over the past few weeks. I have been suffering...

I really do apologise in advance if this post contains TMI but I really want to ...

Kellyjelly

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Low BP for a few days after a AF Episode

Anybody else suffer from the above.

Warriors

•5 years ago

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DILTIAZAM

My husband, who also has AF (persistent), has recently had his beta blocker changed from Bisoprolol to Diltiazam, as he wasn’t doing too well on it. His...

My husband, who also has AF (persistent), has recently had his beta blocker chan...

heartmatters1

•5 years ago

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GERD (Acid reflux) and PPI LINK with AF

I would be most interested to hear from anyone with GERD, especially acid reflux and taking PPI's. Having just been diagnosed with AF, I have understandably...

I would be most interested to hear from anyone with GERD, especially acid reflux...

4optimistic

•5 years ago

16 Replies

HOLIDAY INSURANCE

Help, I’m due to go on holiday abroad twice this year but my bank will no longer give me health insurance due to AF. I have looked on many compare price sites...

Help, I’m due to go on holiday abroad twice this year but my bank will no longer...

Lesleyray

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Pericarditis

? Pericarditis Hello everyone! Just thought I would see if anyone has had a similar experience. I had an Ablation for Atrial Flutter on Valentine’s Day! All...

? Pericarditis Hello everyone! Just thought I would see if anyone has had a simi...

sewingscissors

•5 years ago

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Is it common to continue on Flecainide after ablation?

i've been on Flecainide 50 mg 3x day for the past 4 months and a few days ago had ablation for Afib and atrial flutter. Was prescribed to stay on Flecainide...

i've been on Flecainide 50 mg 3x day for the past 4 months and a few days ago ha...

faridaro

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Drinking and Eliquis

My doctor says don't so I cheat. I like Vodka and Tonic with dinner. I place 4 0lives in a short cocktail glass ( can you tell I like Olives in my drinks)...

My doctor says don't so I cheat. I like Vodka and Tonic with dinner. I place 4...

Macscujo

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Change in meds / dic. Digoxin Stay on sotolol

I had cardioversion on Jan 21, Great success Ben in SR since. Today I met with doctor (GP) .I take Sotolol and Digoxin and warfarin. Doctor said her and...

I had cardioversion on Jan 21, Great success Ben in SR since. Today I met with d...

myrnalynn52

•5 years ago

5 Replies

How many?

I'm having runs of 20 ectopic beats one after the other. It's making me feel dizzy. Wish they'd stop!

I'm having runs of 20 ectopic beats one after the other. It's making me feel diz...

Gwersey

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Flecanide and effects

Can I get your view on the following https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a608040.html With regards flecanide and mortality. They have a strong statement...

Can I get your view on the following https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a6080...

Andyt36

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Dizziness Starting

Hi -- I've been on Rivaroxaban 20 mg, Bisopropol 2.5 mg, and Candesartin 12 mg daily for almost 9 months. I didn't notice any side effects before, but for the...

Hi -- I've been on Rivaroxaban 20 mg, Bisopropol 2.5 mg, and Candesartin 12 mg d...

goldey

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Don't know what to do.

HELP. My AF has returned with a vengeance. it was diagnosed approx 3 years ago. I was prescribed Amiodarone and placed on a list for a cardioversion. Just...

HELP. My AF has returned with a vengeance. it was diagnosed approx 3 years ago....

amyrosie

•5 years ago

52 Replies

Just to say hi 👋 and how is everyone ❤️

Hi everyone, how are you all ? I hope everyone is as well as they can be. I just wanted to pop in to say hi and let you no I am coming up to my 2 year post...

Hi everyone, how are you all ? I hope everyone is as well as they can be. I just...

Sam72-

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Getting of bisoprolol

Trying to get of bisoprolol been very hard . Got down now to 1/4 of 1 25 taking this alternate days since friday, just had a shower and got very panicky. Is...

Trying to get of bisoprolol been very hard . Got down now to 1/4 of 1 25 taking ...

Colin1314

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2019

Typical!

Wot? No Metoprolol......

Pregnancy and the heart

Is it ok to fly while waiting on cardioversion.

PPI medication (Protonix / Pepcid) after ablation

My 16 year old daughter has low blood pressure since her SVT ablation . Can anyone help explain why this is happening ?

Resting heart rate 47-54 with constant dizziness

Interesting article on low-carb diet and AF

Pacemaker implant - Week 3

Ecocardiogram.....

What are you giving up for Lent?

On Rivaroxaban: Need Advice on tooth extraction!

Shortness of breath 4 days after ablation

Pregabalin and betablocker

ABLATION PLUS 2 WEEKS

Bit if a strange one 🥴 bloating, racing heart, burping.

Low BP for a few days after a AF Episode

DILTIAZAM

GERD (Acid reflux) and PPI LINK with AF

HOLIDAY INSURANCE

Pericarditis

Is it common to continue on Flecainide after ablation?

Drinking and Eliquis

Change in meds / dic. Digoxin Stay on sotolol

How many?

Flecanide and effects

Dizziness Starting

Don't know what to do.

Just to say hi 👋 and how is everyone ❤️

Getting of bisoprolol

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