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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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May be of some interest to (potential) aspirin takers

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Globe-J

•5 years ago

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Ectopics

Hi! Would like to know anybody’s experience in frequent ectopics or premature atrial beats. Are they dangerous? Have any of you had it for days with a sense of...

Hi! Would like to know anybody’s experience in frequent ectopics or premature at...

SpritzerAce

•5 years ago

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Apple Watch ECG

It’s been a long wait for my referral at Glenfield but only 4 more weeks to go. I took on the advise from others about seeking a private consultation to then...

It’s been a long wait for my referral at Glenfield but only 4 more weeks to go. ...

rosepod5

•5 years ago

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Swollen legs and ankles hot climate makes them worse

On holiday in Florida at the moment lower limbs like tree trunks swollen and painful Heat doesn’t help confinced dytysem is to blame Went round a few parks...

On holiday in Florida at the moment lower limbs like tree trunks swollen and pai...

Hardjuice

•5 years ago

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concerned wife

My husband had SVT ablation on 9/17/2019 and since that time his blood pressure is very high. He started to take new medication (doctor's recommendation) and...

My husband had SVT ablation on 9/17/2019 and since that time his blood pressure...

yuger

•5 years ago

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Help wanted to recover earlier post

A few days’ ago, someone posted a link on this site to a video by a Chiropractor in the US who was saying that AF is linked to nerves in the neck and upper...

A few days’ ago, someone posted a link on this site to a video by a Chiropractor...

Crystalbowl

•5 years ago

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very high blood pressure

I have had and AV node ablation and a PVI in an effort to control my AF . I was given sotalol and it seems to agree with me. I am usually sensitive to most...

I have had and AV node ablation and a PVI in an effort to control my AF . I was ...

cali111

•5 years ago

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Pain in ankles and lower legs

I stated to have aching and numbness in ankles and legs once I started on Apixaban. Cardiologist changed my anticoagulant to Riveroxaban. I still have the same...

I stated to have aching and numbness in ankles and legs once I started on Apixab...

maria68

•5 years ago

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AF and Gabapentin tablets

Hi everyone, does anyone else take Gabapentin tablets for pain who suffer with Atrial Fibrilation?

Hi everyone, does anyone else take Gabapentin tablets for pain who suffer with A...

Gillybean123

•5 years ago

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8 Months post 3rd Ablation update

Had my 3rd Ablation 8 months ago, Still in normal Rhythm, and improving all the while, still get missed beats and extra beats but there getting less as time...

Had my 3rd Ablation 8 months ago, Still in normal Rhythm, and improving all the ...

higgy52

•5 years ago

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Stay with Warfarin.

Warfarin my experience plus Atenolol given for Atrial Fibrilation and High blood pressure. I have had Warfarin for 10 yeas and have had no problems. I do not...

Warfarin my experience plus Atenolol given for Atrial Fibrilation and High bloo...

Mira265

•5 years ago

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Angioplasty with Stent 80% blockage RCA

I had a. Right Coronary Artery stent placement for a 80% blockage on 10/10/19. I'm was suppose to return to work on Wednesday the 10/17/19 but the nurse called...

I had a. Right Coronary Artery stent placement for a 80% blockage on 10/10/19. I...

Ladywalker

•5 years ago

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Paraxysmal Afib

Hey I'm new to the group just need some advice please and reassurance really , iv had episodes of paraxysmal atrial fibrillation for 4 years now only picked up...

Hey I'm new to the group just need some advice please and reassurance really , i...

Jodiedebs55

•5 years ago

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Flu vaccine and AF

I’ve never had a flu vaccine before (I’m 39) as I’ve never been considered as particularly at risk. This year (year of the paroxysmal af diagnosis) I have...

I’ve never had a flu vaccine before (I’m 39) as I’ve never been considered as pa...

Borderstories1

•5 years ago

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New high-tech heart mapping could throw a lifeline to thousands of desperately ill heart failure patients

Read the article from The Daily Mail here:...

Charleneadmin

•5 years ago

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Anticoagulants cause back pain?

I've been doing a lot of research on whether anticoagulants can cause back pain. What I've found is that if you look hard enough, any drug can be reported to...

I've been doing a lot of research on whether anticoagulants can cause back pain....

Geonome

•5 years ago

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One for the Dog owners

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.118.005342 Dogs are good for you!

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.118.005342 Dogs are good fo...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

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Still confused

am still not sure if my AF will cause damage. I have a very irregular hb but never higher than 60 on a very few occasions it went up to 110 but I didn’t notice...

am still not sure if my AF will cause damage. I have a very irregular hb but nev...

emsling

•5 years ago

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AcQ Mapping by EP for Ablation

Does anybody on here have any Update Information on the AcQMap for Ablation.

Hugo40

•5 years ago

1 Reply

AFib & A severe Cold for 1st time Together

For the first time I've got a severe cold, cough etc together. It's changed my AF symptoms ALOT. It means I'm sleeping very fitfully if at all and I'm...

For the first time I've got a severe cold, cough etc together. It's changed my A...

Hugo40

•5 years ago

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Going downhill!

Two years ago, I was given 50mg Atenolol to take daily. This worked for a few months but then I started feeling my heartbeat so Atenolol was increased to 100mg...

Two years ago, I was given 50mg Atenolol to take daily. This worked for a few mo...

123Abc123

•5 years ago

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Paroxysmal AF

I have 2 questions for the forum - I have PAF - 1. How long do you need to be in AF for a blood clot to form? I take blood thinners but if my AF is reverting...

I have 2 questions for the forum - I have PAF - 1. How long do you need to be i...

Kbuck1234

•5 years ago

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The question about broken toes and Apixaban...

Thank you all for your helpful responses. My question was really intended to establish the possible effects of anti coagulation medication in the healing...

Thank you all for your helpful responses. My question was really intended to es...

Lindabob

•5 years ago

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Ever just get jarred by a 'strange feeling' in your chest?

Hi guys, Appears to me that I'm asking questions all too regularly lately. I've had atrial fibrillation for 3 years now and I'm still struggling to come to...

Hi guys, Appears to me that I'm asking questions all too regularly lately. I've...

DaveT81

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Bone fractures and Apixaban

I have broken a couple of toes and after 8 weeks one is not healing and toe is looking a little bruised still and swollen. Do you think I should stop taking...

I have broken a couple of toes and after 8 weeks one is not healing and toe is l...

Lindabob

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Volunteers

I have been using this site for a little while now but still don't know what a volunteer is. Are they medically qualified? Should I take more notice of them?

I have been using this site for a little while now but still don't know what a v...

Coeurdelion

•5 years ago

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Volunteer

I have been using this site for a little while now and note there is a lot of advice hand

I have been using this site for a little while now and note there is a lot of ad...

Coeurdelion

•5 years ago

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Ablation and severely dilated left atrium.

Does anyone know if I will be able to have an ablation, as my LA is severely dilated. My cardiologist thinks that an EP may not be willing to a late me because...

Does anyone know if I will be able to have an ablation, as my LA is severely dil...

Ecki

•5 years ago

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Amiodarone questions

Went on to amiodarone about 6 weeks ago and have recently posted something similar, but still have questions: - how does amiodarone work? Is the aim to...

Went on to amiodarone about 6 weeks ago and have recently posted something simi...

Polly159

•5 years ago

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svt and high bp

this is third time I have svt/a fib episode within ten days. each time I noted high bp ranging from 149/95 to 156/96. is the high bp main cause of these...

this is third time I have svt/a fib episode within ten days. each time I noted h...

mbhakta

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2019

May be of some interest to (potential) aspirin takers

Ectopics

Apple Watch ECG

Swollen legs and ankles hot climate makes them worse

concerned wife

Help wanted to recover earlier post

very high blood pressure

Pain in ankles and lower legs

AF and Gabapentin tablets

8 Months post 3rd Ablation update

Stay with Warfarin.

Angioplasty with Stent 80% blockage RCA

Paraxysmal Afib

Flu vaccine and AF

New high-tech heart mapping could throw a lifeline to thousands of desperately ill heart failure patients

Anticoagulants cause back pain?

One for the Dog owners

Still confused

AcQ Mapping by EP for Ablation

AFib & A severe Cold for 1st time Together

Going downhill!

Paroxysmal AF

The question about broken toes and Apixaban...

Ever just get jarred by a 'strange feeling' in your chest?

Bone fractures and Apixaban

Volunteers

Volunteer

Ablation and severely dilated left atrium.

Amiodarone questions

svt and high bp

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