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I-Stop-Afib Study asks for Participation

I wondered if anyone else is using this App or has participated in the research? I’ve followed them for a while through E-Health but it seems they are starting...

I wondered if anyone else is using this App or has participated in the research?...

CDreamer

•5 years ago

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Bad ectopics just before going asleep?

Hi guys, anybody have a terrible ectopics when they lie down, just before going asleep? It's never been a massive problem for me in the past but it's becoming...

Hi guys, anybody have a terrible ectopics when they lie down, just before going ...

DaveT81

•5 years ago

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Apple Watch study to identify AF in today’s New England Journal of Medicine

Large-Scale Assessment of a Smartwatch to Identify Atrial Fibrillation List of authors. Marco V. Perez, M.D., Kenneth W. Mahaffey, M.D., Haley Hedlin, Ph.D.,...

Large-Scale Assessment of a Smartwatch to Identify Atrial Fibrillation List of a...

Squaresloane

•5 years ago

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Breathlessness

Hi all, I had an ablation about 5 weeks ago and since then I am very short of breath. Would this be a normal thing. Cheers, jonboy.

Hi all, I had an ablation about 5 weeks ago and since then I am very short of br...

Jonboyspain

•5 years ago

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AF and heart failure

My husband is 57, went into ER in January and diagnosed with AF and heart failure. After cardioversion and anti-arrhythmic drugs, as well as metoprolol (beta...

My husband is 57, went into ER in January and diagnosed with AF and heart failur...

Waverly1

•5 years ago

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Electrically heated gloves, scarves,etc

Primrose selling a range of electrically heated clothing aimed at gardeners. They are bit expensive. Has anyone with circulatory problems (reynauld's...

Primrose selling a range of electrically heated clothing aimed at gardeners. Th...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

1 Reply

A fib and knee replacement

Advice please my symptoms for a fib are extreme tiredness and not heart flutters etc my exercise regime is suffering because I have bone on bone of the left...

Advice please my symptoms for a fib are extreme tiredness and not heart flutters...

Spinbiker

•5 years ago

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AF and tiredness

I have a question. I have PAF and get episodes every three months or so. I’m getting my second ablation in January. Somebody told me that people who have a...

I have a question. I have PAF and get episodes every three months or so. I’m g...

Amurray77

•5 years ago

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AF and hot baths

I love relaxing in a hot bath in the evening but have been finding for a while that my heart rate shoots up when I get out to around 100 and I feel rough till...

I love relaxing in a hot bath in the evening but have been finding for a while t...

knitted-bunting

•5 years ago

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Rivoroxaban

My 78 yr old husband is taking Rivoroxaban. This morning he had a severe nosebleed which took 10 mins or so to staunch. We are seeing a local GP later today....

My 78 yr old husband is taking Rivoroxaban. This morning he had a severe nosebl...

Peddling

•5 years ago

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Red wine & AF

I have been tracking what i do when I go into AF. It’s almost always after I’ve had red wine. Does this happen to anyone else?

I have been tracking what i do when I go into AF. It’s almost always after I’ve ...

Goose33483

•5 years ago

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Update on AF diagnosis

Good morning everyone. First of all thank you for responding to my recent posts and also for the information provided. I had my appointment with the...

Good morning everyone. First of all thank you for responding to my recent posts...

Valbun

•5 years ago

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Woken up dizzy and feeling like I’m falling left

Hi all, Just wanted to ask, has anyone woken up and lifted their head off the pillow and felt dizzy? This morning I woke up and felt dizzy even though I was...

Hi all, Just wanted to ask, has anyone woken up and lifted their head off the p...

Dangerousdriver

•5 years ago

37 Replies

diltiazem my new medicine

hi all, after severe af 3 days episode my cardiologist has changed my medication. I was taking metoprolol 50 mg with 100 mg amiodarone tide 10 and telmisartan...

hi all, after severe af 3 days episode my cardiologist has changed my medication...

mbhakta

•5 years ago

13 Replies

exercise bike

i would like to thank all the folks for their replies about buying a exercise bike, i'm going to consider all replies and make a desicion soon , many thanks

i would like to thank all the folks for their replies about buying a exercise bi...

steviebabe

•5 years ago

1 Reply

AFIB and GOUT

My walking companion across the road went into casualty with a badly swollen foot. Yes, they said badly swollen foot, definite case of gout You also have afib...

My walking companion across the road went into casualty with a badly swollen foo...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

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Robotic catheter ablation

Hi, I’m scheduled for robotic catheter ablation with the Stereotaxis system. I’ve had PVCs (pre-ventricular contractions, an arrhythmia not mentioned much in...

Hi, I’m scheduled for robotic catheter ablation with the Stereotaxis system. I’v...

Pinetar

•5 years ago

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IHB on BPM home machines

How accurate are the Blood Pressure Machines we have at home? how does it measure you have IHB as this has flashed up a couple times on my monitor, than i...

How accurate are the Blood Pressure Machines we have at home? how does it measur...

Padayn01

•5 years ago

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Amiodarone side effects/testing

I've been on Amiodarone for two months while awaiting an appointment for the ablation clinic. It has cut down the length of time each Afib episode lasts, but I...

I've been on Amiodarone for two months while awaiting an appointment for the abl...

Polly159

•5 years ago

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Can Flutter cause high Blood Pressure ?

Before my first flutter in April, I was really happy with my blood pressure at 124/78 (ish). It had been like that for few years. Back in 1995 when I was...

Before my first flutter in April, I was really happy with my blood pressure at 1...

allserene

•5 years ago

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Can Iron deficiency cause AF ?

A blood test several months ago showed up low ferritin levels and 3 months after I had my first AF which I had a cardioversion for. Last week I had a new blood...

A blood test several months ago showed up low ferritin levels and 3 months after...

sandoval22

•5 years ago

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Stopping Bisoprolol

I'm due to have an ablation on Friday for SVT. I've stopped my bisoprolol on Sunday. If had a run of svt and dizzyness. Has anyone else has this.. Thanks

I'm due to have an ablation on Friday for SVT. I've stopped my bisoprolol on Su...

chris45558

•5 years ago

28 Replies

AF support, thanks and coming off bisoprolol

For 3 years I have been diagnosed with PAF. The preceding 4 years I had symptoms, didn't get much sleep and felt unusually nervous. I have had a range of...

For 3 years I have been diagnosed with PAF. The preceding 4 years I had symptom...

Wendyao

•5 years ago

7 Replies

CBD oil and AF

Thinking of taking CBD oil for arthritis (no THC). Does anyone know of problems taking this with AF, I haven't had an episode in over a year, or any reactions...

Thinking of taking CBD oil for arthritis (no THC). Does anyone know of problems...

Jjda

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Association of Arrhythmia in Patients with Cervical Spondylosis: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study

I finally found a study https://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/3551/can-chiropractic-treatment-help-patients-with-afib/ spinal issues and AF....

I finally found a study https://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/3551/can-ch...

EngMac

•5 years ago

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anti coagulant pill in pocket

hi does anyone take an anticoagulant for af as a pill in pocket thinking of asking my gp could i start as a p.i.p im 59 year old male taking bisop and multaq...

hi does anyone take an anticoagulant for af as a pill in pocket thinking of aski...

Tomred

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Guess what

Hi all, went on a well deserved holiday to celebrate my successful ablation and my husband’s stent success along with his operation to take out his cancerous...

Hi all, went on a well deserved holiday to celebrate my successful ablation and ...

MydogBrandy

•5 years ago

44 Replies

thinking about buying a exercse bike, is this a good idea for someone with AF, not sure of what type i should get, any ideas ?

AF and exercise

steviebabe

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Abulation lasted a week

I had a cryo abulation last Monday, I do think my Afib is back. My bp monitor shows a little wiggle heart ❤️, not a normal one. Plus my heart is not like it...

I had a cryo abulation last Monday, I do think my Afib is back. My bp monitor s...

Myheart101

•5 years ago

24 Replies

What a great set of people on here!

Just wanted to say this is one of the best forums/help groups around. You are all very helpful, polite and courteous even though many including me I’m sure ask...

Just wanted to say this is one of the best forums/help groups around. You are al...

Dangerousdriver

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2019

I-Stop-Afib Study asks for Participation

Bad ectopics just before going asleep?

Apple Watch study to identify AF in today’s New England Journal of Medicine

Breathlessness

AF and heart failure

Electrically heated gloves, scarves,etc

A fib and knee replacement

AF and tiredness

AF and hot baths

Rivoroxaban

Red wine & AF

Update on AF diagnosis

Woken up dizzy and feeling like I’m falling left

diltiazem my new medicine

exercise bike

AFIB and GOUT

Robotic catheter ablation

IHB on BPM home machines

Amiodarone side effects/testing

Can Flutter cause high Blood Pressure ?

Can Iron deficiency cause AF ?

Stopping Bisoprolol

AF support, thanks and coming off bisoprolol

CBD oil and AF

Association of Arrhythmia in Patients with Cervical Spondylosis: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study

anti coagulant pill in pocket

Guess what

thinking about buying a exercse bike, is this a good idea for someone with AF, not sure of what type i should get, any ideas ?

Abulation lasted a week

What a great set of people on here!

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