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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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bad sinus sythem

have not had Vent/afib in over 6 months. Had new pacemaker 2 months ago. Yesterday had episode of tachycardia went to hosp. they tried cardiazm and finally...

have not had Vent/afib in over 6 months. Had new pacemaker 2 months ago. Yeste...

10Snut

•5 years ago

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AF and AFL

Having been free of Flutter after having ablation in October 17 I went into AF (Kardia readings said AF) in August. Saw Cardiologist in September and ECG said...

Having been free of Flutter after having ablation in October 17 I went into AF (...

jobristol

•5 years ago

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Odd heart sensation at night

I woke up last night and noticed that my heart felt as if it were gently vibrating (think of an electric razor). I checked my pulse manually and with Kardia....

I woke up last night and noticed that my heart felt as if it were gently vibrat...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Coming off metoprolol

stopped Metoprolol a month ago September 1st 2019 ever since I stopped my body feels really stiff I didn't know it was going on muscles cramping almost as if...

stopped Metoprolol a month ago September 1st 2019 ever since I stopped my body ...

frankieG1

•5 years ago

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Fast heart rate and won’t slow

Dear all, Hope you all had or having a good weekend. Wondered if I could ask a question! So this afternoon after attending a Remembrance Day parade, I...

Dear all, Hope you all had or having a good weekend. Wondered if I could ask a ...

Dangerousdriver

•5 years ago

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Ablation Operation. Recover time?

Hi, Have an appointment to have an Ablation operation on the 9th of December. Not had this operation before. As it is so near Christmas I would like to know...

Hi, Have an appointment to have an Ablation operation on the 9th of December. No...

Abluerose

•5 years ago

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The Funky Gibbons are back - BIG time !

So there is me thinking I am cured.. No incidents since the one and a bit flutters in April,. In August I finished my anti-coags and Wednesday this week I...

So there is me thinking I am cured.. No incidents since the one and a bit flutte...

allserene

•5 years ago

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When to take Bisoprolol?

For some years I have been taking my 5mg Bisoprolol every morning. My wife read somewhere (probably the Daily Mail!) that it is more effective taken at night....

For some years I have been taking my 5mg Bisoprolol every morning. My wife read...

Bridges4

•5 years ago

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4 Months later

Sometimes I kinda have to stop for a minute and catch my breath. Once in the last 4 months I had to use the electric cart in the store to shop. I'm back to...

Sometimes I kinda have to stop for a minute and catch my breath. Once in the las...

Robodog2

•5 years ago

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Script

Good afternoon everyone have a pleasant day whatever you are up to, I'm still waiting for the results of my echocardiogram and 24 hour monitor suppose it will...

Good afternoon everyone have a pleasant day whatever you are up to, I'm still w...

6TIMES

•5 years ago

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75 in February and looking for walking holiday recommendations?

I have a permanently irregular heart beat so I reckon Everest base camp is out of order and Austria/Switzerland will be a bit on the chilly side. Any...

I have a permanently irregular heart beat so I reckon Everest base camp is out ...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

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Catheter ablation for Atrial Tachycardia

I was diagnosed with Atrial Tachycardia four months ago and I am still considering my EP's recommendation of catheter ablation. Is there any advantage in...

I was diagnosed with Atrial Tachycardia four months ago and I am still consideri...

HowMyHeartSings

•5 years ago

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Day 3 after cryo-balloon ablation

Here is my second posting since my ablation on November 5. I have had my second bout with migraine with aura. It was not as intense as the first. I am still...

Here is my second posting since my ablation on November 5. I have had my second ...

Madscientist16

•5 years ago

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In AF again!

Woke up about 40 mins ago at 0200 to find myself in AF. I went to bed at about midnight. Seems to be fairly slow at the moment. As always, wondering when or if...

Woke up about 40 mins ago at 0200 to find myself in AF. I went to bed at about m...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Ectopics how to deal with them

https://www.myafibheart.com/ectopic-heartbeat-best-treatments-14-tips/

KMRobbo

•5 years ago

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Recovery after a stroke

It has taken me some time to feel strong enough to post this. However after meeting with a friend this week I felt morally bound to do so. Some of you will be...

It has taken me some time to feel strong enough to post this. However after mee...

irene75359

•5 years ago

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Bisoprolol / Apixoban - lower back ache / persistent cough?

I was diagnosed with AF earlier this year. I opted for a catheter ablation which I had in August. I was prescribed Bisoprolol 2.5 mg and Apixiban which I...

I was diagnosed with AF earlier this year. I opted for a catheter ablation which...

AP224

•5 years ago

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Advice needed-what to ask EP

I've got an EP appointment on Monday to discuss having an ablation. I'd be grateful if you good people could give me some advice as to what are the essential...

I've got an EP appointment on Monday to discuss having an ablation. I'd be grate...

Ecki

•5 years ago

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eGFR of 65

Does anyone here get worried about their eGFR reading, after a blood test for liver & kidney functions, on Apixaban? I am in the lower end of the mildly...

Does anyone here get worried about their eGFR reading, after a blood test for li...

genorm

•5 years ago

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Topical items re INR, Bisoprolol and Blood pressure

Hi everyone, My INR test date (I self test at home with my own Coaguchek XS device) was Tuesday 5 Nov. I rang the surgery but the number was engaged and I...

Hi everyone, My INR test date (I self test at home with my own Coaguchek XS devi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Permanent AF for 23 Years

I am 58yrs with AF for 23 yrs, and treated with high dose digoxin and 75mgs aspirin with no real issues. Recently had double CABG due to severe lesion in Left...

I am 58yrs with AF for 23 yrs, and treated with high dose digoxin and 75mgs aspi...

DoodyToot

•5 years ago

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Waiting for ablation date

Had cardioversion 10 weeks ago still in N R I got a call from hospital 3 weeks ago .The nurse had spoken to my cardiologist and they're wanting to do ablation...

Had cardioversion 10 weeks ago still in N R I got a call from hospital 3 weeks a...

Twosticks

•5 years ago

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Does a severely enlarged left atrium eventually lead to left ventricular enlargement?

I have a mitral valve prolapse with moderate / severe regurgitation, mild pulmonary hypertension and a severely enlarged left atrium. If left untreated can...

I have a mitral valve prolapse with moderate / severe regurgitation, mild pulmon...

guardian-angel

•5 years ago

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Concerned and uncertain

Had occasional, short (few minutes) experience of AF over past few years but have now had two 30 minutes and nearly 3 hours. The long one involved severe...

Had occasional, short (few minutes) experience of AF over past few years but hav...

Franky51

•5 years ago

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New Clinical Review of Diet & AF

Atrial fibrillation risk factor management with a plant‐based diet: A review https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/joa3.12254?af=R Spoiler......

Atrial fibrillation risk factor management with a plant‐based diet: A review h...

Barny12

•5 years ago

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Cryo-balloon ablation completed Nov. 5

Hi All, I am currently recovering from my cryo-ablation. I decided to write about my experiences as to possibly help others. This forum had been such a great...

Hi All, I am currently recovering from my cryo-ablation. I decided to write abou...

Madscientist16

•5 years ago

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cougacheck

Has anyone been refused a prescription for the testing strips for their INR testing machine ? This week I was told that I could not have my repeat prescription...

Has anyone been refused a prescription for the testing strips for their INR test...

Terjo

•5 years ago

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very interesting article about the causing gene for Afib specifically the night attacks!!

https://m.jpost.com/HEALTH-SCIENCE/Israeli-team-discovers-cardiac-arrhythmia-causing-gene-607044

https://m.jpost.com/HEALTH-SCIENCE/Israeli-team-discovers-cardiac-arrhythmia-cau...

falah12345

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Exercise and AF

I was diagnosed AF over 10 years ago. Treated with flecainide and apixaban. I also have meds for high blood pressure and statins for high cholesterol. Just...

I was diagnosed AF over 10 years ago. Treated with flecainide and apixaban. I al...

Hindmarsh

•5 years ago

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Anybody ever had more ectopics when supplementing Taurine & L-arginine?

Hey all I currently supplement magnesium (400mg daily), taurine (3-6k mg daily) and L-arginine (3-6k mg daily). I have been doing so now for over 2 years and I...

Hey all I currently supplement magnesium (400mg daily), taurine (3-6k mg daily) ...

DaveT81

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2019

bad sinus sythem

AF and AFL

Odd heart sensation at night

Coming off metoprolol

Fast heart rate and won’t slow

Ablation Operation. Recover time?

The Funky Gibbons are back - BIG time !

When to take Bisoprolol?

4 Months later

Script

75 in February and looking for walking holiday recommendations?

Catheter ablation for Atrial Tachycardia

Day 3 after cryo-balloon ablation

In AF again!

Ectopics how to deal with them

Recovery after a stroke

Bisoprolol / Apixoban - lower back ache / persistent cough?

Advice needed-what to ask EP

eGFR of 65

Topical items re INR, Bisoprolol and Blood pressure

Permanent AF for 23 Years

Waiting for ablation date

Does a severely enlarged left atrium eventually lead to left ventricular enlargement?

Concerned and uncertain

New Clinical Review of Diet & AF

Cryo-balloon ablation completed Nov. 5

cougacheck

very interesting article about the causing gene for Afib specifically the night attacks!!

Exercise and AF

Anybody ever had more ectopics when supplementing Taurine & L-arginine?

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