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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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I am probably not unique.

I have not posted for some time so I thought I would again to bring my different theories to the attention of new people. Some who have read my posts know I...

I have not posted for some time so I thought I would again to bring my differen...

EngMac

•5 years ago

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Carvedilol

I'm taking Bisoprolol and Ramipril while I await a second cardioversion and CT scan of coronary arteries and I'm having breathing problems on the slightest...

I'm taking Bisoprolol and Ramipril while I await a second cardioversion and CT s...

chipsviccars

•5 years ago

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Suddenly Having PVC’s Again

I am 10 months post ablation. Lately I have felt better and wasn’t having the little panic episodes I had been having but in just the last few days I’ve...

I am 10 months post ablation. Lately I have felt better and wasn’t having the li...

nthompson10

•5 years ago

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Cardioversion advise please

Good afternoon- I have my first cardioversion in one months time - how soon after the treatment can I begin to be active ( assuming everything works out) I...

Good afternoon- I have my first cardioversion in one months time - how soon afte...

Spinbiker

•5 years ago

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Kardia monitor artefacts

I have a kardia monitor (1 lead not 6) and I have difficulty getting an artefact free recording. Between successive beats the base line is not smooth and all...

I have a kardia monitor (1 lead not 6) and I have difficulty getting an artefact...

stagecoach

•5 years ago

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The Fear Bubble.

Just reading a very interesting book with this title by Ant Middleton (ex SBS, "Mutiny", "SAS are you tough enough" TV series" ) about dealing with fear....

Just reading a very interesting book with this title by Ant Middleton (ex SBS, "...

BobD

Volunteer•5 years ago

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Calf Muscle problems

I am 67 now and have been on Statins since 2012 and after 3 years started to experience calf muscle problems and for a while in 2017 it got to the stage when I...

I am 67 now and have been on Statins since 2012 and after 3 years started to exp...

RayH2

•5 years ago

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Scary heartbeat

Hi all. I have Parox AF and on all the meds involved. Beta blockers Blood thinners and Statins. My heart beat is nice is on 65 but it’s really and I mean...

Hi all. I have Parox AF and on all the meds involved. Beta blockers Blood thinne...

Valdoot

•5 years ago

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BRAINS - is this treatment for me?

Lots of people ask about treatments here - which is probably not the best place to ask because most of us are not medics. I came across a useful acronym in a...

Lots of people ask about treatments here - which is probably not the best place ...

beardy_chris

•5 years ago

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New drug showing promising results

DAPAGLIFLOZIN has been identified for promising new use in the treatment of heart problems by the University of Glasgow. This drug is currently being used...

DAPAGLIFLOZIN has been identified for promising new use in the treatment of hea...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

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Bisoprolol .

When first diagnosed with AF I was prescribed 2.5 mg and after 3days had to go to my gp. I told her that I couldn’t function properly and my boss was low. She...

When first diagnosed with AF I was prescribed 2.5 mg and after 3days had to go t...

TommoHFC

•5 years ago

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calcium deposits in veins

Have permanent AF but been feeling very tired lately. I am 73 years of age so had tests inc an angiogram which was curtailed because my veins showed some...

Have permanent AF but been feeling very tired lately. I am 73 years of age so h...

kevmca

•5 years ago

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Doxazosin

Hi I have just started Doxazosin for high blood pressure and my pulse has increased and I can feel flutter . Does anyone have this symptom with this tabletv

Hi I have just started Doxazosin for high blood pressure and my pulse has incre...

Caradomben

•5 years ago

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Not AF, It’s Flutter again!

Cardiology appointment today, ECG confirmed Flutter is back! Being referred back to Bristol Heart institute for another ablation! The waiting begins, first for...

Cardiology appointment today, ECG confirmed Flutter is back! Being referred back...

jobristol

•5 years ago

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Ablation at St Bart’s

I have been offered an ablation at St Bart’s for my PAF, which has become more frequent over the last year or so, but uncertain whether to accept. I was told...

I have been offered an ablation at St Bart’s for my PAF, which has become more f...

Londonlass

•5 years ago

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Bisoprolol ?

When I was first put on bisoprolol. I had to go to me GP on the third day because my BP was low and I had no energy. My GP said it would be ok to come off it...

When I was first put on bisoprolol. I had to go to me GP on the third day becaus...

TommoHFC

•5 years ago

1 Reply

New Survey for people with AF and diabetes

This survey is for people who know they have AF and diabetes and is designed to understand more about how this may or may not, affect quality of life. There...

This survey is for people who know they have AF and diabetes and is designed to ...

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•5 years ago

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Any SVT patients?

Hello, I know a lot of people visit this forum who have SVT. Arrhythmia Alliance has secured funding for FREE places for the SVT Patients Day on Sunday 6...

Hello, I know a lot of people visit this forum who have SVT. Arrhythmia Allianc...

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•5 years ago

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Cold remedies

Does anyone know if it's ok to take Echinacea with meds for af? I know it's herbal but you have to be so careful. Thank you

Does anyone know if it's ok to take Echinacea with meds for af? I know it's herb...

JaneCorn

•5 years ago

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Taking riveroxaban with fatty meal

My doctor says no need for fatty meal on 15 or20 mg riveroxaban just with or after food morning or anytime regular .

My doctor says no need for fatty meal on 15 or20 mg riveroxaban just with or aft...

Twosticks

•5 years ago

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Daily Chest Pains after Ablation

I had an ablation 2 years ago (December 2017) for WPW and ever since I’ve had chest pains and I’ve thought some weird heartbeats. My old cardiologist kept...

I had an ablation 2 years ago (December 2017) for WPW and ever since I’ve had ch...

Conn1l

•5 years ago

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Just when they think its all over.....

So to recap flutter last year fixed with ablation a year ago tomorrow. That triggered fibrillation which was fixed with catheter cardioversion. All has been...

So to recap flutter last year fixed with ablation a year ago tomorrow. That trig...

Slim2018

•5 years ago

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It might be back

Not posted in a good few month as my af has been non existent until now after my ablation couple year ago. Had a couple of episodes leading to hospital...

Not posted in a good few month as my af has been non existent until now after my...

julesp

•5 years ago

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CoaguChek XS Coagulation Meter

I want to know if the CoaguChek Coagulation Meter can be used for people who take Pradaxa. Or is it just for Warfarin patients? I understand Warfarin...

I want to know if the CoaguChek Coagulation Meter can be used for people who ta...

Aprilbday

•5 years ago

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What should I do if I forget my anticoagulant?

This is a common question so i was delighted to come across the following in a new fact sheet from Thrombosis UK which I have been given permission to borrow....

This is a common question so i was delighted to come across the following in a n...

BobD

Volunteer•5 years ago

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Xarelto at breakfast time.

Why not share details of what you have for breakfast So that way between us we can comment as to whether we think there is enough fat and protein content and...

Why not share details of what you have for breakfast So that way between us we c...

Tyson4ever

•5 years ago

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The Vagus Nerve Song

Three Afib episodes in 2 days, so not feeling up to doing anything very strenuous, but came up with this song..... (Apologies to the medical profession for any...

Three Afib episodes in 2 days, so not feeling up to doing anything very strenuou...

Polly159

•5 years ago

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Experience with 'maintenance' dosage of Amiodarone

Just when I thought all was well - shorter afib espisodes, feeling stronger, more energy, seem to be almost back at square one again - more frequent episodes,...

Just when I thought all was well - shorter afib espisodes, feeling stronger, mor...

Polly159

•5 years ago

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Eggs-actly what's needed for Xarelto?!

Have been reading through the UK posts on when and with what kind of food to take Xarelto. Eggs have been mentioned frequently, but I'm not quite sure what the...

Have been reading through the UK posts on when and with what kind of food to tak...

Polly159

•5 years ago

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ways of checking for PAF & AF

Good Morning, Many thanks for this splendid site, lots of useful information.I wanted to ask if you can use a finger oximitor to check for AF? For instance if...

Good Morning, Many thanks for this splendid site, lots of useful information.I w...

Renault4

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2019

I am probably not unique.

Carvedilol

Suddenly Having PVC’s Again

Cardioversion advise please

Kardia monitor artefacts

The Fear Bubble.

Calf Muscle problems

Scary heartbeat

BRAINS - is this treatment for me?

New drug showing promising results

Bisoprolol .

calcium deposits in veins

Doxazosin

Not AF, It’s Flutter again!

Ablation at St Bart’s

Bisoprolol ?

New Survey for people with AF and diabetes

Any SVT patients?

Cold remedies

Taking riveroxaban with fatty meal

Daily Chest Pains after Ablation

Just when they think its all over.....

It might be back

CoaguChek XS Coagulation Meter

What should I do if I forget my anticoagulant?

Xarelto at breakfast time.

The Vagus Nerve Song

Experience with 'maintenance' dosage of Amiodarone

Eggs-actly what's needed for Xarelto?!

ways of checking for PAF & AF

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