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Burst of fast heartbeat

Lying in bed this morning I felt a fast burst of rapid heartbeat- just five or six successive fast and strong beats- then a return to normal rhythm. Is this...

Lying in bed this morning I felt a fast burst of rapid heartbeat- just five or ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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So much in common with BobD........

My long suffering missus and I also went into M & S this afternoon for tea and one toasted teacake to share (I know how to treat a woman!). I too, took the...

My long suffering missus and I also went into M & S this afternoon for tea and o...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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A Different Session of AF. Woke UP Confused.

This evening I had a different experience during a threatening AFib session. Dozed for approx. 30mins, as I am taking Clarithromycin 500mg Antibiotics for...

This evening I had a different experience during a threatening AFib session. Doz...

Hugo40

•5 years ago

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EXCLUSIVE: The Watchman FLX implant offers a potentially lifesaving option for a range of heart patients, particularly those who suffer a condition called AF.

EXCLUSIVE: The Watchman FLX implant offers a potentially lifesaving option for ...

sotolol

•5 years ago

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Light Relief.

Just had to share this. Out early today and coffee in M and S. Call of nature. Happened to glance down and in the bottom of the urinal is a plastic mat...

Just had to share this. Out early today and coffee in M and S. Call of nature. ...

BobD

Volunteer•5 years ago

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Physiological effects before and after AF episode

Does anyone experience any symptoms or suble changes in their body before or after an episode. I ask because for me i can feel one coming on. I get a lump in...

Does anyone experience any symptoms or suble changes in their body before or aft...

chenstone18

•5 years ago

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AF again!

1st time AF has reared it’s ugly head after ablation 5 years ago. I think it was brought on by being in a very stressful situation.I have just come home after...

1st time AF has reared it’s ugly head after ablation 5 years ago. I think it was...

Sharon1234567

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Staggering method of detecting AF

Just seen this on Jama....

Cliff_G

•5 years ago

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ECG on Monday for AF - I'm anxious - Advice sought

I would welcome the advice of people that have been diagnosed with AF. I have had an irregular heartbeat on occasions, for the last 9 days I have had a...

I would welcome the advice of people that have been diagnosed with AF. I have ha...

Steve101

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Stopping edoxaban for operation

I need a minor operation requiring anaesthetic. I am on edoxaban. My consultant recommends taking the last one on the morning 3 days before the operation...

I need a minor operation requiring anaesthetic. I am on edoxaban. My consulta...

Melbuckton

•5 years ago

26 Replies

What Does Magnesium Do for the Body?

I found this posted in a natural health skype group I belong to, it's a clear simple explanation of why we need magnesium. (Just ignore the sales pitch at the...

I found this posted in a natural health skype group I belong to, it's a clear si...

goldey

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Paracetamol/codeine

I bought a couple of packs of paracetamol extra today without realising that the ‘extra’ was codeine. Is it OK to take them with Apixaban?

I bought a couple of packs of paracetamol extra today without realising that the...

Peddling

•5 years ago

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Worrying article about cognitive decline after ablation.

I came across this worrying article which claims that ablation may cause cognitive decline:...

I came across this worrying article which claims that ablation may cause cogniti...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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2nd ablation

I’m on the list for a 2nd ablation, 9 years after my first which was successful in that it’s only been in the last 12 months that I’ve started to get regular...

I’m on the list for a 2nd ablation, 9 years after my first which was successful ...

FrankC

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Kardia

Which Kardia is the one to get to keep a record of your reports?

Padayn01

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Visit to the Cardiologist Today

So i got my 4 month post ablation check today, feeling a bit disappointed as he said that my skipped beats that i have been getting are a result of something...

So i got my 4 month post ablation check today, feeling a bit disappointed as he ...

Padayn01

•5 years ago

39 Replies

There is hope.

There is hope. I was in AFIB for years probably 10 or more, as I hit 60 yrs old it got worse, really so bad I couldn't keep up with simple things like walking,...

There is hope. I was in AFIB for years probably 10 or more, as I hit 60 yrs old ...

MartinWillmott

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Types of afib

https://www.healthline.com/health/atrial-fibrillation/types-of-atrial-fibrillation

https://www.healthline.com/health/atrial-fibrillation/types-of-atrial-fibrillati...

Cookie24

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Ejection 70%

Anyone here had a second open heart surgery I have to replace my my valves I had it for 27 years

Anyone here had a second open heart surgery I have to replace my my valves I had...

Boysie12

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Great site have learned a lot

First timer /AFIB for over two years now but after a convergent procedure I've been afib free for over a year keeping my fingers crossed.

First timer /AFIB for over two years now but after a convergent procedure I've b...

Authenticcornbread

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Sorry - I’m a bit confused...

Sorry to ask. I just want confirmation of my understanding.... So, is AF just a fast HR (I thought that was tachycardia?) or is it a misfiring only? Should I...

Sorry to ask. I just want confirmation of my understanding.... So, is AF just a...

Abseil

•5 years ago

19 Replies

So went to a&e

Sorry to everyone for rambling last few days but as I can't get reply from anyone at Brompton, I took myself off to local a&e to get checked over.......taken...

Sorry to everyone for rambling last few days but as I can't get reply from anyon...

Hidden

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Heart going wild today

So I've been getting these runs all day, must've had around 20 of them so far, feels like a missed beat then a run of strange beats.....scaring the life out of...

So I've been getting these runs all day, must've had around 20 of them so far, f...

Hidden

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Afib drug rejected

Afib drug rejected: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/922442?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=267502DR&impID=2200620&faf=1#vp_1

Afib drug rejected: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/922442?src=wnl_edit_t...

Cookie24

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Anxiety over AF

So I've recently started a course of low dose anti depressants to try to bring my anxiety levels down regarding my heart.......I've pretty much struggled since...

So I've recently started a course of low dose anti depressants to try to bring m...

Hidden

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Pacemaker for AF

I’m 87 years of age, with AF and a fast heart rate not adequately controlled by Bisoprolol 5mg twice a day. After a catheter ablation which was successful for...

I’m 87 years of age, with AF and a fast heart rate not adequately controlled by ...

Peepal

•5 years ago

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After failed cardioversion

Had 6 week check after failed cardioversion- was recommended either chemical cardioversion using amlidorone for a year with toxic side effects or an ablation-...

Had 6 week check after failed cardioversion- was recommended either chemical car...

Spinbiker

•5 years ago

33 Replies

Does anyone else have this kind of afib?

Hi there - I’m told I have a rare kind of afib where my atria is ‘impressively irritable’. In other words despite 2 ablations one on 2017 and another in 2019...

Hi there - I’m told I have a rare kind of afib where my atria is ‘impressively i...

Matt40

•5 years ago

12 Replies

1st Cardioversion- reduced Meds

Well after almost 5 months from being diagnosed with PAF (symptom free I hasten to add ) I finally had my first cardio version at Barnet Hospital today!! Now...

Well after almost 5 months from being diagnosed with PAF (symptom free I hasten ...

Nick1957

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Failed third ablation now what

Hi have only posted once before but I read all posts every day.Had third ablation on September 28th this year which put me in sinus rhythm for two days and...

Hi have only posted once before but I read all posts every day.Had third ablatio...

bbigH

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for December 2019

Burst of fast heartbeat

So much in common with BobD........

A Different Session of AF. Woke UP Confused.

Worth a read

Light Relief.

Physiological effects before and after AF episode

AF again!

Staggering method of detecting AF

ECG on Monday for AF - I'm anxious - Advice sought

Stopping edoxaban for operation

What Does Magnesium Do for the Body?

Paracetamol/codeine

Worrying article about cognitive decline after ablation.

2nd ablation

Kardia

Visit to the Cardiologist Today

There is hope.

Types of afib

Ejection 70%

Great site have learned a lot

Sorry - I’m a bit confused...

So went to a&e

Heart going wild today

Afib drug rejected

Anxiety over AF

Pacemaker for AF

After failed cardioversion

Does anyone else have this kind of afib?

1st Cardioversion- reduced Meds

Failed third ablation now what

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