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Palpitations after cardioversion

Hi my cv was successful after two shocks on Thursday however I’m getting really strong palpitations like ones I’d have with af. I’m not in af I don’t think .My...

Hi my cv was successful after two shocks on Thursday however I’m getting really ...

Janelr

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Use of Ventolin inhaler

I am on Nebivolol , Simvastatin and Warfarin is it ok to use a Ventolin inhaler.? Recently I have had a chest infection, cough etc and found that a puff from...

I am on Nebivolol , Simvastatin and Warfarin is it ok to use a Ventolin inhaler....

Fruitcake100

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Heart Rate question

Any thoughts about a resting heart rate that stays in 80's - 90's post ablation (15 months)? Taking metoprolol, also BP meds and Eliquis. With exercise...

Any thoughts about a resting heart rate that stays in 80's - 90's post ablation...

lwm1198

•5 years ago

3 Replies

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Generic anticoagulant

Has anyone tried Eliquis generic meds from India , I believe?

Jdunk

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Caduceus Necklace

Thought as I have SVT & A FIB, plus rare blood group, good idea to get this from Amazon. All stainless steel, screw fixing on back for your details.

Thought as I have SVT & A FIB, plus rare blood group, good idea to get this from...

LaceyLady

•5 years ago

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What to expect?

I have had AF for 16 years, had a pace maker fitted at the start and was prescribed warfarin, and sotalol which slowed me down a lot. Recently my AF has...

I have had AF for 16 years, had a pace maker fitted at the start and was prescri...

Hatten28

•5 years ago

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desisions desisions

I had 6 episodes of what some doctors said was AF others were not so shure it made me Dizy my heart beat 200 bpm I had urge to use lo and felt nautious it...

I had 6 episodes of what some doctors said was AF others were not so shure it ma...

heartready2go

•5 years ago

5 Replies

sedation during prosedure.

the info on abolation talks about if u opt for anesthesia or sedation do u get the choise. no one gave me any info at pre med. I asumed I would not get...

the info on abolation talks about if u opt for anesthesia or sedation do u get t...

heartready2go

•5 years ago

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The old ones are the best...

Doctor tells grieving wife and her friend that her husband Fred has died. " what did he die of" she said. The doctor replies "I an afraid he had a massive...

Doctor tells grieving wife and her friend that her husband Fred has died. " wha...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Well, this is weird!

Took my evening tablets, & you know that odd feeling when you feel one has got stuck at the back of your throat? Just drank some extra water & carried on...

Took my evening tablets, & you know that odd feeling when you feel one has got s...

Hidden

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Do your ectopics worsen when you're ill/have a cold?

Hey all - I have my first cold in over a year and I'm feeling so much worse than usual because I am also suffering with chronic fatigue/ME. I was ablated...

Hey all - I have my first cold in over a year and I'm feeling so much worse than...

DaveT81

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Appointment

Just received letter from hospital that did my ablation, my 3 month appointment has been cancelled and put back by another 4 weeks. Not happy but what can you...

Just received letter from hospital that did my ablation, my 3 month appointment ...

Kia68

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Runner with AF and HCM

I am a keen runner, well was. 10 days ago I had just started out on a run, 5 minutes in to my run I was struggling to breath and had chest pains. I went home...

I am a keen runner, well was. 10 days ago I had just started out on a run, 5 min...

Flip70

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Ablation yesterday

Thanks for your advice and good wishes everyone! All went well although they estimated it would only take 2 to 4 hours, as they knew where to ablate when...

Thanks for your advice and good wishes everyone! All went well although they es...

AfibofFleet

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Xeralto and side effects ?

Hello there, Ihave been on Rivaroxaban for a few years now. Its certainly easier to take than Warfarin. However I have this year had a few episodes of...

Hello there, Ihave been on Rivaroxaban for a few years now. Its certainly easie...

CarolineRaffan

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Thermal Spa Experience

A friend has invited me to a thermal spa experience. This includes 2 types of sauna, a steam room and hydrothetapy pool. I said yes but am now having second...

A friend has invited me to a thermal spa experience. This includes 2 types of sa...

Bagrat

•5 years ago

7 Replies

ECG accuracy

ECG accuracy Enlarge Left Atrial - how accurate are ECG’s? I had an ECG two years ago and it was fine. Had one the other day as pre op and it said ‘possible...

ECG accuracy Enlarge Left Atrial - how accurate are ECG’s? I had an ECG two year...

PurdyTamar

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Fluoxetine and Flecainide

. My GP prescribed Sertraline for my depression but the pharmacist said I should not take it as I am on Flecainide as well. Apparently it causes the Flecainide...

. My GP prescribed Sertraline for my depression but the pharmacist said I should...

Palpman

•5 years ago

11 Replies

SCARY ARTICLE about BETA BLOCKERS

Most of the people here are taking BETA BLOCKERS to slow heart rate. This article was sent to me from Dr. Mercola's web site. Please read it to stay informed....

Most of the people here are taking BETA BLOCKERS to slow heart rate. This articl...

Hidden

•5 years ago

45 Replies

Sugar - is it or isnt it?

Well, sugar isn’t it, or at least that what appears to be the case. After all my hope and positivity, after not having had palpitations for over a month whilst...

Well, sugar isn’t it, or at least that what appears to be the case. After all my...

JoshGains

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Afib monitor - Fibricheck App, Home monitor

I saw my cardiologist yesterday and my ECG showed as in Afib. My cardiologist asked if I had a watch that monitors for Afib, which I don't. I sadly didn't...

I saw my cardiologist yesterday and my ECG showed as in Afib. My cardiologist as...

Vicki1709

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Sotalol side effects

I've had both SVT and AF ablation's. The SVT was from just after I had my first child and was severe. The ablation for that took and I was put on Verapemil...

I've had both SVT and AF ablation's. The SVT was from just after I had my first ...

HAB2

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Still on tablets after ablation year back

Hi y’all, So I had my ablation exactky a year ago today.....I saw my cardio yesterday and he’s still keeping me in flecainade, bisoprolol, elequis. I had the...

Hi y’all, So I had my ablation exactky a year ago today.....I saw my cardio yest...

Morzine

•5 years ago

55 Replies

Ablation tomorrow

Hi all, My life’s been on hold since diagnosed with paradoxical AF and it’s my 1st ablation at Harefield tomorrow and I’m first on the list, so I’ve just been...

Hi all, My life’s been on hold since diagnosed with paradoxical AF and it’s my ...

AfibofFleet

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Ablation and blood thinners

Understanding that we are all different, been reading various opinions on anticoagulation of females who have 2 points ,age and sex, following ablation. Should...

Understanding that we are all different, been reading various opinions on antico...

Lindaj754

•5 years ago

14 Replies

When to go to A & E

Despite having a flu jab for the first time I have what appears to be flu! A bad bout of coughing last night set off an AF episode lasting about 15 hours so...

Despite having a flu jab for the first time I have what appears to be flu! A bad...

Barny12

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Headaches

Hi guys I've been in touch with my consultant, through his secretary, and has okayed it for me to reduce my Bisoprolol intake by 2.5mg.Lets hope the headache...

Hi guys I've been in touch with my consultant, through his secretary, and has o...

Kia68

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Rivaroxaban

Dear all. My mother had a stroke 18 months and was on apixaban until recently. The apixaban caused chronic constipation so she was finally swapped to...

Dear all. My mother had a stroke 18 months and was on apixaban until recently....

Victoria156

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Afib or anxiety

Hi, Just discovered this forum and was hoping to get some advice/assurance. Trying to work out if I’m suffering from Afib, ectopic beats or something else. I...

Hi, Just discovered this forum and was hoping to get some advice/assurance. Tryi...

xssc32x

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Duration of effectiveness of ablation in preventing episodes in Paroxysymal AF

I have had 3-4 episodes AF a year. Recently an episode came sooner and lasted longer. Ablation (cryo or radio) eas recommended. Can people tell me of how long...

I have had 3-4 episodes AF a year. Recently an episode came sooner and lasted lo...

Hurlingham

•5 years ago

73 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2020

Palpitations after cardioversion

Use of Ventolin inhaler

Heart Rate question

Generic anticoagulant

Caduceus Necklace

What to expect?

desisions desisions

sedation during prosedure.

The old ones are the best...

Well, this is weird!

Do your ectopics worsen when you're ill/have a cold?

Appointment

Runner with AF and HCM

Ablation yesterday

Xeralto and side effects ?

Thermal Spa Experience

ECG accuracy

Fluoxetine and Flecainide

SCARY ARTICLE about BETA BLOCKERS

Sugar - is it or isnt it?

Afib monitor - Fibricheck App, Home monitor

Sotalol side effects

Still on tablets after ablation year back

Ablation tomorrow

Ablation and blood thinners

When to go to A & E

Headaches

Rivaroxaban

Afib or anxiety

Duration of effectiveness of ablation in preventing episodes in Paroxysymal AF

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