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Dipyridamole & Aspirin combined Vs Apixaban

Hi guys, I suspect this is a bit of a different post to what is normally posted here. My Father has heart failure as well as Prostate Cancer. When he was...

Hi guys, I suspect this is a bit of a different post to what is normally posted...

taylor123

•5 years ago

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Does this sound like AF? I already have SVT diagnosed recently.

I was diagnosed with SVT about 8 weeks ago - I've had four episodes, the first 18 months ago was misdiagnosed as a panic attack. I've managed to convert...

I was diagnosed with SVT about 8 weeks ago - I've had four episodes, the first 1...

HowMyHeartSings

•5 years ago

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Radio interview with cardiologist about AF

I love Dr Ross Walker, he always explains things well and tells it as it is. This will be useful for newbies in the AF world. It runs for 13 minutes....

I love Dr Ross Walker, he always explains things well and tells it as it is. Thi...

Kaz747

•5 years ago

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Newly diagnosed

Hi everyone I was seen and then discharged by cardiologist after various tests etc I was told I had mild af..prescribed 1.25 mg of biscoporol,as a precaution...

Hi everyone I was seen and then discharged by cardiologist after various tests e...

simon111

•5 years ago

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Mr Buff (slightly deaf) thinks you might like a smile 😊

Old fellow goes to Dr for a check up. Later in the week the Dr sees him with a beauty on his arm, and says, 'You are doing really well!' The man replies, 'Just...

Old fellow goes to Dr for a check up. Later in the week the Dr sees him with a b...

Buffafly

•5 years ago

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ABLATION PLUS 6 MONTHS

Following on from my 3 month post, I am now really happy with the way I have recovered after a patchy first week then a very slow recovery. I still get the odd...

Following on from my 3 month post, I am now really happy with the way I have rec...

Shcldavies

•5 years ago

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anyone have experiene with Wenxin Keli

I just read an interesting article about Wenxin Keli and Afib. Wenxin Keli is a Chinese herb extract reported to be of benefit in the treatment of cardiac...

I just read an interesting article about Wenxin Keli and Afib. Wenxin Keli is a ...

Bambi65

•5 years ago

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Anticoagulant and small haemorrhage on optical disc.

Last week I went to the opticians after having a new, rather prominent, floater in the left eye. The optometrist noticed a small haemorrhage on the disc....

Last week I went to the opticians after having a new, rather prominent, floater...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Aches!

Morning. Does anyone else suffer from achy joints, especially a stiff neck, after a bad Af attack? Had galloping heart for 3 days, heart settled at last but...

Morning. Does anyone else suffer from achy joints, especially a stiff neck, afte...

Lizie-Loo2013

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Ground Flax Seed

Hi all, does anyone else take flax seed. I know it is good for heart matters but is it ok for us AF people. X

Hi all, does anyone else take flax seed. I know it is good for heart matters but...

Gillybean123

•5 years ago

26 Replies

I felt so smug....

No problems at all since the A-Flutter last August then the A-Fib in September triggered by the catheter ablation. That will teach me, woke up about 2.00am...

No problems at all since the A-Flutter last August then the A-Fib in September t...

Slim2018

•5 years ago

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Amitriptyline

Is anyone here on this? I’m having some sleep issues and my sister gave me low dose (10mg) to try !! I know, not the best idea but only 2 tablets 10mg each....

Is anyone here on this? I’m having some sleep issues and my sister gave me low ...

Dodie117

•5 years ago

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a few things I learned.

I remember years ago watching an impressionist "doing" Steve Irwin and he was approaching a large animal and said something like " now this fella is very...

I remember years ago watching an impressionist "doing" Steve Irwin and he was ap...

BobD

Volunteer•5 years ago

36 Replies

Eplerenone

I'm thinking of asking my GP to prescribe me eplerenone for my hypertension. I have read the one or two reports about Spironolactone v Eplerenone. Eplerenone...

I'm thinking of asking my GP to prescribe me eplerenone for my hypertension. I h...

MtLSteven

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Af and Tachycardia...Joy!!

Hi all Just needed some advice, will give the lovely Bob a break whilst hes recovering! Right. Im having my 2nd ablation on Friday, things have been really...

Hi all Just needed some advice, will give the lovely Bob a break whilst hes reco...

booboo73

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Home

Hi Gang just to let you know I am home safe. Very moved by all the good will and wil try to respond once I am stronger and have rested plenty. I'm told I need...

Hi Gang just to let you know I am home safe. Very moved by all the good will an...

BobD

Volunteer•5 years ago

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Hi BobD

Hope by now you are at home and reading the patient aftercare leaflet! Take care Bob.xxxx

Hope by now you are at home and reading the patient aftercare leaflet! Take care...

wilsond

•5 years ago

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Kaltostat

Good morning peeps, whilst at the hairdressers yesterday I got chatting to a guy who works in healthcare, I mentioned a close call I had with a craft knife and...

Good morning peeps, whilst at the hairdressers yesterday I got chatting to a guy...

Beemer5

•5 years ago

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BobD - Lots of good wishes

Hi Bob, Just logged in to find you were in hospital (and hopefully now at home). Like many others you have helped, and lots more who read your thoughtful,...

Hi Bob, Just logged in to find you were in hospital (and hopefully now at home)....

Frustrated12

•5 years ago

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BobD

Hi Bob, hoping you are beginning to recover and are feeling comfortable this morning. We are thinking of you.

Hi Bob, hoping you are beginning to recover and are feeling comfortable this mo...

PhyllisK

•5 years ago

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Catheter ablation success rates

Good Morning Can anyone tell me how to find outcome measures for catheter ablation procedures for uk hospitals? We live in hull but are wondering whether to...

Good Morning Can anyone tell me how to find outcome measures for catheter ablati...

Daftclare

•5 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta

Dr Sanjay Gupta has just put a talk about blood tests detecting heart weakness on to FB

Dr Sanjay Gupta has just put a talk about blood tests detecting heart weakness o...

Tikaneko

•5 years ago

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Article re strokes

My computer skills are poor so this needs help ------- Today's ( 18/8/19 ) Mail on Sunday has an excellent informative article by Dr Michael Mosley who...

My computer skills are poor so this needs help ------- Today's ( 18/8/19 ) Mail ...

jennydog

•5 years ago

1 Reply

18 year old with AF

Is there anyone one else who is 18 and suffers with AF? My son suffered with an attack of AF 8 weeks ago and was admitted to hospital and given a cardio...

Is there anyone one else who is 18 and suffers with AF? My son suffered with an ...

sjrbucks

•5 years ago

36 Replies

Exercise and Afib

I'm still in the early stages of trying different medications to control persistent Afib. I now take Rivaroxaban and diltiazem. I'd like to start exercising...

I'm still in the early stages of trying different medications to control persist...

marlathome

•5 years ago

20 Replies

BobD update....

Just to let you know I spoke to BobD last night and he seemed fine and quite rude! He is expecting to go home today but logistically, the journey from Central...

Just to let you know I spoke to BobD last night and he seemed fine and quite rud...

Hidden

•5 years ago

59 Replies

Cardizem or metoprolol for svt?????

I’ve been on metoprolol xl to control SVT. I feel like a zombie! Ablation is 6-7 weeks away. Anyway doctor says I can switch to cardizem, but I’m not sure...

I’ve been on metoprolol xl to control SVT. I feel like a zombie! Ablation is 6...

Timsywhimsy

•5 years ago

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Bisoprolol

To all those lovers of Bisoprolol, hello. Twelve months ago at my annual eye test my optician diagnosed prediabetes. Aware medication can cause side effects I...

To all those lovers of Bisoprolol, hello. Twelve months ago at my annual eye tes...

cycleman73

•5 years ago

19 Replies

6 weeks post ablation

Hi All Just after a bit of advice. I am now 6 weeks post ablation- first four weeks I was doing really well. Last 2 weeks heart rate has jumped to between 115...

Hi All Just after a bit of advice. I am now 6 weeks post ablation- first four we...

HMitchell64

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Beta Blocker

Just been to the doctor and put on another beta blocker Sotalol had been put on the normal one when first diagnosed in June but made my BP hit the floor so...

Just been to the doctor and put on another beta blocker Sotalol had been put on ...

Maisiemay13

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2019

Dipyridamole & Aspirin combined Vs Apixaban

Does this sound like AF? I already have SVT diagnosed recently.

Radio interview with cardiologist about AF

Newly diagnosed

Mr Buff (slightly deaf) thinks you might like a smile 😊

ABLATION PLUS 6 MONTHS

anyone have experiene with Wenxin Keli

Anticoagulant and small haemorrhage on optical disc.

Aches!

Ground Flax Seed

I felt so smug....

Amitriptyline

a few things I learned.

Eplerenone

Af and Tachycardia...Joy!!

Home

Hi BobD

Kaltostat

BobD - Lots of good wishes

BobD

Catheter ablation success rates

Dr Sanjay Gupta

Article re strokes

18 year old with AF

Exercise and Afib

BobD update....

Cardizem or metoprolol for svt?????

Bisoprolol

6 weeks post ablation

Beta Blocker

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