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Corticosteroids and ectopics

So for the last week I have had a real bout of ectopic beats morning, noon and night. Like most people I get the occasional one but this is really different ,...

So for the last week I have had a real bout of ectopic beats morning, noon and n...

Slim2018

•4 years ago

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Travel insurance

Has anyone got any recommendations for who to use for travel insurance. My quotes are coming up extortionate! Thanks

Has anyone got any recommendations for who to use for travel insurance. My quote...

Deezy24

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Flecainide

I have been advised to try a second cardioversion with the aid of flecainide one week before and 2 weeks after- in preference to using amiodorone which I do...

I have been advised to try a second cardioversion with the aid of flecainide one...

Spinbiker

•4 years ago

14 Replies

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Natural Anticoagulants v prescription

Hello, I am 52 & I’ve been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF & recently had my second bout of it, went back to sinus rhythm after 6 hours. I am wondering if anyone...

Hello, I am 52 & I’ve been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF & recently had my second...

Bebbe

•4 years ago

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Flying to Australia?

Is it ok to fly to Australia with an icd fitted. Any advice please.

Petrocelli

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Proposal for NHS to limit Ablations and to set criteria for the procedure.

Medscape UK article.. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/924255 I am not sure if everyone has access to this article so I will copy and paste it...

Medscape UK article.. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/924255 I am not sure ...

doodle68

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Af just once

Had a af moment been on beatblockers and apixaban ,alast seen cardiologist, having 24hr observation, and ct scan ,if there okay coming of meds, well stopped...

Had a af moment been on beatblockers and apixaban ,alast seen cardiologist, hav...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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watchman implant recovery

Hi all. Thought i would add some post procedure comments. Ablation in November followed by severe migrains for a number of weeks alongsde an intestinal bleed...

Hi all. Thought i would add some post procedure comments. Ablation in November f...

tooh

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Low Heart rate and variations during 24 hr record 32-169

Sitting at Royal Brompton today waiting for my consultation re HR dropping very low, seeing my usual EP who I’ve been seeing for many yrs. I don’t want to be...

Sitting at Royal Brompton today waiting for my consultation re HR dropping very ...

Alessa69

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Atrial fibrillation

I am having a bout of atrial fibrilllation just now. Not sure what I should be doing

I am having a bout of atrial fibrilllation just now. Not sure what I should be d...

Sharara

•4 years ago

13 Replies

PAF and the Vagus nerve.

I suffer from permanent AF and ablation has not proved possible, but I have seen on Health Unlocked a suggestion that the vagus nerve can trigger AF. I often...

I suffer from permanent AF and ablation has not proved possible, but I have seen...

catevalunii

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Is it the Bisoprol ?

Hi all As always turn to this forum for advice from those of you who are in the not so wonderful land of Af and those of you who are on top of it. Briefly, I...

Hi all As always turn to this forum for advice from those of you who are in the ...

7164

•4 years ago

52 Replies

Pins and Needles in my feet and irritable legs when in bed

Pins and needles in my feet and irritable legs at night ? I am taking 100mg Amiodarone at night and 5mg Bisoprolol twice per day. Could this medication be...

Pins and needles in my feet and irritable legs at night ? I am taking 100mg Amio...

Mike-tyson

•4 years ago

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Back in af but feel great!

Just been out for a lovely walk, and I still can’t get over how well I feel. Before 2nd cv 10 days ago (on amiodarone) I was breathless and tired all time....

Just been out for a lovely walk, and I still can’t get over how well I feel. Bef...

Janelr

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Flutter help request

After being diagnosed 6 years ago with Lone PAF & put on 200mgs of Flecainide, all has been satisfactory to date. However, yesterday after an unusual early...

After being diagnosed 6 years ago with Lone PAF & put on 200mgs of Flecainide, a...

secondtry

•4 years ago

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Ablation with AcQMap system

Debating whether to wait for an ablation with access to this new system, which sounds intriguing and is now being used in the UK - anyone know anything more...

Debating whether to wait for an ablation with access to this new system, which s...

HowMyHeartSings

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Full report on the Australian study on Alcohol and AF

For anyone who wants to read in more detail the study that led to the recommendation of no more than two alcohol drinks per week for people with AF. To read...

For anyone who wants to read in more detail the study that led to the recommenda...

Kaz747

•4 years ago

4 Replies

To exercise or not to exercise? Question 2

Hi again, A quick update to my previous post. Today I bought a fitness tracker with heart monitor as advised, and decided to try it out with a brisk walk...

Hi again, A quick update to my previous post. Today I bought a fitness tracke...

nickym1

•4 years ago

42 Replies

AF Article in Daily Mail today

For those who might be interested but are not Mail readers: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7929199/One-five-men-65-risk-invisible-heart-fault.html

For those who might be interested but are not Mail readers: https://www.dailymai...

Patsy10

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Afib back 7 months after Ablation

I had an Ablation 7 months ago a was feeling wonderful until a few days ago when I was in Afib for 3 hours using my Kardia , my rate went from 146-165. I am so...

I had an Ablation 7 months ago a was feeling wonderful until a few days ago when...

Slattery

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Stressed about upcoming Cardioversion

I didn't think I'd be stressed about this, but I am. I'm mainly stressed by the logistics of the day. I am to go to the Oxford hospital, which is a long way...

I didn't think I'd be stressed about this, but I am. I'm mainly stressed by the...

FancyPants54

•4 years ago

35 Replies

Ablation recovery

So I’m day 4 post catheter (cryo) ablation and think I perhaps underestimated the recovery. Unlike many who opt for an ablation, my AF wasn’t that bad and...

So I’m day 4 post catheter (cryo) ablation and think I perhaps underestimated th...

thumpthump

•4 years ago

37 Replies

Ablation no 2

So saw the cardiologist yesterday and he wants to do a second ablation as i am allergic/intolerant to rhythm drugs. Apparently my hiatus hernia is a factor,...

So saw the cardiologist yesterday and he wants to do a second ablation as i am a...

lucillear

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Clinic review letter question.

Received my first checkup letter today and it is a good letter. One bit I’m not sure about and hoping someone knows. It refers to the echo and says amongst...

Received my first checkup letter today and it is a good letter. One bit I’m not ...

Frances123

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Nervous about stress test

Having knee replacement surgery the end of March. My cardiologist won't release me for the surgery until I have a nuclear stress test. Because of my knee, I...

Having knee replacement surgery the end of March. My cardiologist won't release...

CookieinAL

•4 years ago

11 Replies

HEART HOLDING UP

I have not posted for some time. My heart condition seems to be doing ok despite a spate of sudden health issues. First I was diagnosed with bladder cancer...

I have not posted for some time. My heart condition seems to be doing ok despite...

Carol70

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Vagal afib suspected after 2 ablations

Can anyone help - 2 ablations , one Sept 2018 and one Sept 2019. First cryo PVI & second RF with one pulmonary vein found passing so abated. Now at 5 months...

Can anyone help - 2 ablations , one Sept 2018 and one Sept 2019. First cryo PVI ...

Kevwray

•4 years ago

53 Replies

Medication

I have heart failure and take a variety of drugs Recently had a review and cardiologist about AF and when it starts if there is anything I can do .I am on...

I have heart failure and take a variety of drugs Recently had a review and card...

malcolmwilliams

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Can anyone please help?

I am taking Warfarin and Bisoprolol for AF. Recently I have been having tingling and mild numbness in my hands and feet - mostly at night. I went to...

I am taking Warfarin and Bisoprolol for AF. Recently I have been having tingli...

Cavalierrubie

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Been doing good, then...

I had some weird experiences this week. First, Monday my nurse made a home visit and I felt I was doing so well that I could reduce the visits from twice to...

I had some weird experiences this week. First, Monday my nurse made a home visi...

DesertDeuces

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2020

Corticosteroids and ectopics

Travel insurance

Flecainide

Natural Anticoagulants v prescription

Flying to Australia?

Proposal for NHS to limit Ablations and to set criteria for the procedure.

Af just once

watchman implant recovery

Low Heart rate and variations during 24 hr record 32-169

Atrial fibrillation

PAF and the Vagus nerve.

Is it the Bisoprol ?

Pins and Needles in my feet and irritable legs when in bed

Back in af but feel great!

Flutter help request

Ablation with AcQMap system

Full report on the Australian study on Alcohol and AF

To exercise or not to exercise? Question 2

AF Article in Daily Mail today

Afib back 7 months after Ablation

Stressed about upcoming Cardioversion

Ablation recovery

Ablation no 2

Clinic review letter question.

Nervous about stress test

HEART HOLDING UP

Vagal afib suspected after 2 ablations

Medication

Can anyone please help?

Been doing good, then...

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