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Catheter ablation, or not?

I was diagnosed with Atrial Tachycardia three months ago. I am currently on 5 mg of Nebivolol each day. I am getting occasional small runs of rapid heart...

I was diagnosed with Atrial Tachycardia three months ago. I am currently on 5 mg...

HowMyHeartSings

•5 years ago

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Apixaban double-edged sword?

Any comments please on whether I should be taking Apixaban after AF ablation? I had a successful PVI Cryoablation in August 2018 which has fixed my PAF for the...

Any comments please on whether I should be taking Apixaban after AF ablation? I ...

Melchet

•5 years ago

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Afib colonoscopy

Just started moviprep not sure if this or stress is causing my ectopics Don't want to go into afib as I've only had the one episode in 2015. My head is...

Just started moviprep not sure if this or stress is causing my ectopics Don't...

Diamonddaisy

•5 years ago

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Ectopic beats

Hi I had an ablation for afib two and a half years ago but keep getting a lot of ectopic beats,sometimes 3 and 4 in a row on and off all day and often at...

Hi I had an ablation for afib two and a half years ago but keep getting a lot o...

cpotts

•5 years ago

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Pins and needles in hand/arm

I have a pacemaker for trifacicular block but I also have an areterial flutter. I was having pins and needles on diagnosis but gp/cardiologist said it was not...

I have a pacemaker for trifacicular block but I also have an areterial flutter. ...

Beffohol

•5 years ago

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10 hour ablation

Hello , Just had my first ablation 3 days ago and am home resting. It was a10 hr. Procedure but dont remember what was told to me. Will see doctor next week. I...

Hello , Just had my first ablation 3 days ago and am home resting. It was a10 hr...

Delrosario

•5 years ago

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Anyone know about esophageal fistula post ablation?

Hi all, I had an ablation two weeks ago. It was for SVT, not A-fin. Question is, am I at risk of developing a fistula or is that only a complication seen...

Hi all, I had an ablation two weeks ago. It was for SVT, not A-fin. Question is...

Timsywhimsy

•5 years ago

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Terribly disappointed

Just had my first cardioversion after such a long wait on NHS - they gave me two attempts and neither worked so they stopped there - my AF is different in as...

Just had my first cardioversion after such a long wait on NHS - they gave me tw...

Spinbiker

•5 years ago

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Heart block

Had 72 hr tape. Was on bisoprolol now taken off as had episodes of second and third degree heart block. Really worried heart rate going from very low to 100...

Had 72 hr tape. Was on bisoprolol now taken off as had episodes of second and th...

Lisajack1

•5 years ago

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Is this a stroke

I woke up at 6 to the toilet got up at but I got back up at 7 but the full left hand side of my body was numb i didn't want to call mynparents as my dad was...

I woke up at 6 to the toilet got up at but I got back up at 7 but the full left ...

Jimlad77

•5 years ago

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Atrial fibrillation

This condition is wearing me down the moment l get up my heart rate is through the roof l get dizzy each time l get skipped beats flip flopping fluttering in...

This condition is wearing me down the moment l get up my heart rate is through t...

Dee1982

•5 years ago

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An excellent video about catheter ablation

Learn about what catheter ablation is and how it's used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFIB). Doctors and cardiologists from the Cleveland Clinic describe the...

Learn about what catheter ablation is and how it's used to treat atrial fibrilla...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Get involved with Global AF Aware Week 2019

With our Global AF Aware Week 2019 coming up from 18th – 24th November, there’s so much you can do to get involved. You can hold an awareness event, share our...

With our Global AF Aware Week 2019 coming up from 18th – 24th November, there’s ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Advice please

Need a bit of advice today please. Feel a bit rough today, BP ok but HR all over the place. One minute 56 then 76 ++ then drops my monitor shows an erratic...

Need a bit of advice today please. Feel a bit rough today, BP ok but HR all over...

Tikaneko

•5 years ago

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Blurred vision

Hi, 14 weeks post ablation, no medication but ongoing fluctuating blurred vision plus frequent palpitations. Has anyone experienced the vision issues ?

Hi, 14 weeks post ablation, no medication but ongoing fluctuating blurred vision...

Jishing

•5 years ago

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30 second SVT after ablation ??

Hi all, Since my second ablation I have been drama free for 7 weeks ( I did develop several horrible AF episodes shortly after my ablation but they self...

Hi all, Since my second ablation I have been drama free for 7 weeks ( I did deve...

booboo73

•5 years ago

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Eye angiography with Indocyanine green

I have been told that I am to have the procedure in January and looking at the possible side effects I am worried that it may result in an episode of AF. At...

I have been told that I am to have the procedure in January and looking at the p...

Jay10

•5 years ago

1 Reply

the with afib

I am suffering from mild rheumatic heart disease with mitral stenosis. after bmv in 1992 I was living a normal life. now I'm patient of afib too since 2014....

I am suffering from mild rheumatic heart disease with mitral stenosis. after bmv...

mbhakta

•5 years ago

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How does your body react to a cold or flu ?

Just wondering how other people find a infection, cold or flu affects you when you have an existing arrhythmia? I recently had a cold that led into a sinus...

Just wondering how other people find a infection, cold or flu affects you when y...

chevidaniels28

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Sad about second ablation!

I’m 40, relatively fit, none smoker, none drinker, no high blood pressure, no caffeine. Yet still have periods of AF around every 4 days. Anyone else similar...

I’m 40, relatively fit, none smoker, none drinker, no high blood pressure, no ca...

SportsHaggis

•5 years ago

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Help from anyone would be hugely appreciated. Very Symptomatic AF

I only have paroxysmal AF and when i have an episode it feels absolitely awful. Flip flops chest, tightness etc. How would i ever cope if it turns permanent?...

I only have paroxysmal AF and when i have an episode it feels absolitely awful. ...

Danlovell

•5 years ago

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So scared at 26. Any help or reassurance would be really appreciated

Hi everyone. Im 26 and have had paroxysmal afib for 3 years an episode every couple of months not lasting very long and normally resolves with an extra...

Hi everyone. Im 26 and have had paroxysmal afib for 3 years an episode every cou...

Danlovell

•5 years ago

48 Replies

Video- New Zealand athlete

Interesting video about a New Zealand Olympian who had AF who was ‘fixed’ with an ablation. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E8WUyzQn_FQ

Interesting video about a New Zealand Olympian who had AF who was ‘fixed’ with a...

Kaz747

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Frequent drinking is greater risk factor for heart rhythm disorder than binge drinking

Hello, please see the below link for latest findings on links to drinking with atrial fibrillation....

Hello, please see the below link for latest findings on links to drinking with a...

Hidden

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Afi b and beta blockers

Metropolol and breathing pronlems???

Jancam1

•5 years ago

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abnormal liver function test result

I have been taking eliquis for approx.18months, the last 6 months my alkaline phosphatase blood tests result for my liver have come back abnormal. I also...

I have been taking eliquis for approx.18months, the last 6 months my alkaline ...

barneyfrances

•5 years ago

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Bisoprolol and breathlessness

Since having valve surgery ten years ago I have been in Permanent AF notwithstanding a failed attempt at ablation. I was originally on 2.5 mg of Bisoprolol,...

Since having valve surgery ten years ago I have been in Permanent AF notwithstan...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Ablation success !

Hi ‘everyone’, I’m wondering are there many/any people here who have had a successful ablation 1st time. ☘️

Hi ‘everyone’, I’m wondering are there many/any people here who have had a succe...

Eirecara

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Atrial Tachycardia or SVT post ablation for AF

I recently had my 3 month check up following a PVI ablation for paroxysmal AF and at the time things were OK. Less than a week after the review I had either...

I recently had my 3 month check up following a PVI ablation for paroxysmal AF an...

stagecoach

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Ankle pain.tendinitis

My ankles are killing me.I have tendonitis for years and now I have very bad pain.I am taking Paracetamol in the night time.What I should do?Please

My ankles are killing me.I have tendonitis for years and now I have very bad pai...

charles468

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2019

Catheter ablation, or not?

Apixaban double-edged sword?

Afib colonoscopy

Ectopic beats

Pins and needles in hand/arm

10 hour ablation

Anyone know about esophageal fistula post ablation?

Terribly disappointed

Heart block

Is this a stroke

Atrial fibrillation

An excellent video about catheter ablation

Get involved with Global AF Aware Week 2019

Advice please

Blurred vision

30 second SVT after ablation ??

Eye angiography with Indocyanine green

the with afib

How does your body react to a cold or flu ?

Sad about second ablation!

Help from anyone would be hugely appreciated. Very Symptomatic AF

So scared at 26. Any help or reassurance would be really appreciated

Video- New Zealand athlete

Frequent drinking is greater risk factor for heart rhythm disorder than binge drinking

Afi b and beta blockers

abnormal liver function test result

Bisoprolol and breathlessness

Ablation success !

Atrial Tachycardia or SVT post ablation for AF

Ankle pain.tendinitis

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