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Stopping bisoprolol

Hi I’ve been told by my GP to stop taking bisoprolol as my heart rate is going too low at rest (42/45 bpm ) The dose I am on is 1.25 mg once a day . Has...

Hi I’ve been told by my GP to stop taking bisoprolol as my heart rate is going t...

Caradomben

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Ectopic Heartbeat

I had a successful ablation two years ago but over the last few weeks I am suffering with lots of ectopic beats which causes me to feel quite dizzy at times...

I had a successful ablation two years ago but over the last few weeks I am suffe...

Nanabrodie

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Tummy bug

Can a tummy bug with being sick bring on PAF or is it anxiety slipping in .Surgery nurse had advised me to stay off work for these three shifts as one unit in...

Can a tummy bug with being sick bring on PAF or is it anxiety slipping in .Surge...

Vonnieruth

•5 years ago

46 Replies

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Not Resuming Anticoagulants

Has anyone stopped Apixaban an after two brain hemorrhages within three days? Does anyone know of alternatives to anticoagulates?

Has anyone stopped Apixaban an after two brain hemorrhages within three days? D...

Keuka

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Loop Recorder

Tomorrow, I am getting a loop recorder inserted to check and see if I am having any AFib episodes. I am 11 months post ablation, and have not had any diagnosed...

Tomorrow, I am getting a loop recorder inserted to check and see if I am having ...

Jjda

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Should I be on anti -coagulants ?

I had a catheter ablation 3 years ago in UK which was successful. Does this mean I am cured? I was advised to stay on Anticoagulants (the new type ) for 6...

I had a catheter ablation 3 years ago in UK which was successful. Does this mean...

carmelanna

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Afib: No Symptoms and High QOL

I was diagnosed 5 years ago with Afib. Being symptom free, I never noticed till a nurse at my GP picked up and I was refered to a cardiologist. I was already...

I was diagnosed 5 years ago with Afib. Being symptom free, I never noticed till ...

bayonnejoe1

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Rolling Stones!!!

The Rolling Stones are performing tonight in New Jersey/New York. Had his heart valve replaced in NYC hospital. So glad Mic is doing well! Inspiration for...

The Rolling Stones are performing tonight in New Jersey/New York. Had his heart...

Rebma

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Can we have a reference site for recent research findings regarding AF

Doodle68 has just put up a post which contains some very interesting research findings that I think most people might find useful. What do you think?

Doodle68 has just put up a post which contains some very interesting research fi...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Fast heart rate.

Hi just a quick question. My friend who is a nurse checked my heat rate today and said it was fast at 87 per min. It’s very irregular as I have been diagnosed...

Hi just a quick question. My friend who is a nurse checked my heat rate today an...

Valdoot

•5 years ago

11 Replies

af and hgv

im new just on my first week of warfarin and i have a hgv licence have filled in the form and sent it to dvla and wondered if anyone else has been thru this...

im new just on my first week of warfarin and i have a hgv licence have filled in...

fatboyjock

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Are you a Atrial Fibrillation Patient based in the USA? If so, WE NEED YOU! 💚

Interested in participating in a Patient Advisory Panel? You will have the opportunity to inform a pharmaceutical company of your journey with atrial...

Interested in participating in a Patient Advisory Panel? You will have the oppo...

Sharonica-Admin

•5 years ago

1 Reply

AF guidance link

Evening all. Can some forward to tell me the link to Af please

netie54

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Heart Pump Function (Ejection fraction) Pre and Post Ablation. ? Marker of recovery?

Mine was 46 before the op. Should be between 55-70. Getting more breathless now than when in AF. Does anyone else further down the line have stories of good...

Mine was 46 before the op. Should be between 55-70. Getting more breathless now...

Turquoise19

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Am a little anxious to stop Apixaban for 5 days

I have to go in to have a colonoscopy and endoscopy and instructions say to stop taking all Blood thinners 5 days in advance. This seems like a long time to be...

I have to go in to have a colonoscopy and endoscopy and instructions say to stop...

canadiananna

•5 years ago

19 Replies

How do I know if I slip back into AF

I have had a AV Node ablation and also a PVI ablation. I think I am doing fine but how would I know if I had slipped into AF again since I am pacemaker...

I have had a AV Node ablation and also a PVI ablation. I think I am doing fine...

cali111

•5 years ago

9 Replies

A Fib, stress and personalities

May I be bold enough to share my old retired nurse perspective about peoples responses, perceived rudeness, etc.? I know the job of administrators on these...

May I be bold enough to share my old retired nurse perspective about peoples res...

Hidden

•5 years ago

75 Replies

right vent tachycardia

have had two bouts of right vent fib. Had Widow maker heart attack 13 yrs ago. Now am 70. Took Drramine and had an episode. controlled with lidocaine drip....

have had two bouts of right vent fib. Had Widow maker heart attack 13 yrs ago. ...

10Snut

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Life events

This could be mildly A Fib related... if it is offensive, I will delete. I just think we could all use a laugh.

This could be mildly A Fib related... if it is offensive, I will delete. I just ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

49 Replies

Overnight fluid retention

Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I was diagnosed with HF and AF 9 years ago and recently I have been waking up with bad fluid retention in...

Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I was diagnosed with HF and ...

Droopy60

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Taking medication

Hi everyone i would like to know when's the best time to take medication .I take my bisoprolol and riveroxaban after my breakfast .

Hi everyone i would like to know when's the best time to take medication .I take...

Twosticks

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Not atrial flutter??!

Hi hoping someone can help. I haven’t had an episode of atrial flutter for a while. However last night I had a strange episode where I felt very airy in my...

Hi hoping someone can help. I haven’t had an episode of atrial flutter for a whi...

Lotty321

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Post ablation

Just found this site and how I wish I had found it before! So many lovely posts from people giving reassurance to us new suffers..I have been struggling with...

Just found this site and how I wish I had found it before! So many lovely posts ...

Nafi

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Ectopic heartbeats : A new video from Dr Gupta (The York Cardiologist )

''The 2 most important questions to ask and answer if you have ectopic heart beats.''.. https://youtu.be/B5syRYyNZlA

''The 2 most important questions to ask and answer if you have ectopic heart be...

doodle68

•5 years ago

8 Replies

A-Fib Advocate Meeting

Hello, Did anyone else receive this letter? Anyone else going? ⬇️ “Thank you for submitting your interest in attending a Patient Advocacy Meeting. I can...

Hello, Did anyone else receive this letter? Anyone else going? ⬇️ “Thank you ...

Aprilbday

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Viazem shortage

Hi all I'm Mike I live in Southampton, my local Pharmacy say they can't get Viazem 180mg any more, they have suggest Slozem as an alternative, has anyone else...

Hi all I'm Mike I live in Southampton, my local Pharmacy say they can't get Viaz...

Mickent

•5 years ago

5 Replies

My yearly visit to the Arrhythmia Clinic

Last Monday I visited the arrhythmia clinic , my last visit for the time being, I have been officially signed off. I will post the details for anyone who like...

Last Monday I visited the arrhythmia clinic , my last visit for the time being, ...

doodle68

•5 years ago

47 Replies

Flecainide

When I take Flecainide as a PIP should I take a betablocker at the same time?

Hidden

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Next London Nosh and Natter

Is on Saturday 7th September, usual venue usual time, let's hope usual people and some new ones. EV cafe, Isabella St, SE1, very close to Southwark station,...

Is on Saturday 7th September, usual venue usual time, let's hope usual people an...

Beancounter

Volunteer•5 years ago

9 Replies

Skipped beat

Hi all Last night I went to bed and as I layed down I felt 2 strong beats. Sometimes I feel them as well when I bend over or I go from sitting down to making a...

Hi all Last night I went to bed and as I layed down I felt 2 strong beats. Somet...

Ceelos81

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2019

Stopping bisoprolol

Ectopic Heartbeat

Tummy bug

Not Resuming Anticoagulants

Loop Recorder

Should I be on anti -coagulants ?

Afib: No Symptoms and High QOL

Rolling Stones!!!

Can we have a reference site for recent research findings regarding AF

Fast heart rate.

af and hgv

Are you a Atrial Fibrillation Patient based in the USA? If so, WE NEED YOU! 💚

AF guidance link

Heart Pump Function (Ejection fraction) Pre and Post Ablation. ? Marker of recovery?

Am a little anxious to stop Apixaban for 5 days

How do I know if I slip back into AF

A Fib, stress and personalities

right vent tachycardia

Life events

Overnight fluid retention

Taking medication

Not atrial flutter??!

Post ablation

Ectopic heartbeats : A new video from Dr Gupta (The York Cardiologist )

A-Fib Advocate Meeting

Viazem shortage

My yearly visit to the Arrhythmia Clinic

Flecainide

Next London Nosh and Natter

Skipped beat

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