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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Terms

Sotra new at this and still learning terms. What is an ablation and wht does it do?

Sotra new at this and still learning terms. What is an ablation and wht does it...

engvey00

•5 years ago

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Acheing shoulder

I have a pacemaker fitted. I go brisk walking three days a week on a 3 mile route. I have a rather bad ache on my left shoulder next to the pacemaker site....

I have a pacemaker fitted. I go brisk walking three days a week on a 3 mile rout...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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REAL-TIME 3D MAPPING

Has anybody had any experience or information of an EP using a Software. That allows a Surgeon to view in real time a 3D view inside the heart while applying...

Has anybody had any experience or information of an EP using a Software. That al...

Hugo40

•5 years ago

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It's all part of life's rich pattern

I was recently lying on a hospital trolley waiting for a loop implant. The people in the next bay were very quietly discussing a series of events when one of...

I was recently lying on a hospital trolley waiting for a loop implant. The peop...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

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Another challenge.... Thryoid and AF

Well after all the kerfuffle over the steroid injection before Christmas, I now have another challenge. MRI test on my spine to check out a recurring hip...

Well after all the kerfuffle over the steroid injection before Christmas, I now ...

Lizty

•5 years ago

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Norovirus blues!

A week on,and I still can't leave the house except to the bird table! Had one af episode,nipped in bud with PIP. Only eating yoghurt and banana....everything...

A week on,and I still can't leave the house except to the bird table! Had one af...

wilsond

•5 years ago

53 Replies

Golden Milk

My husband has developed an arthritic hip and is keen to try golden milk. It is a mixture of turmeric, ginger, black pepper, non dairy milk and honey. It can...

My husband has developed an arthritic hip and is keen to try golden milk. It is...

Ecki

•5 years ago

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Damn Chest infection, again!

Had this bloody flu thing off an on for two weeks and now a bad chest infection. Last time I got this ended in flutter and cardioversion in lanzarote . Just...

Had this bloody flu thing off an on for two weeks and now a bad chest infection....

Ianp66

•5 years ago

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Verapamil side effects

This is only my second post but I’ve had my cardiac appointment and been referred to an EP for an ablation as a result of my 7 day ECG (multiple episodes of...

This is only my second post but I’ve had my cardiac appointment and been referre...

Elsa1509

•5 years ago

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PAF again- some musings

Woke up about an hour ago-at midnight- in AF. Not too fast at the moment, but I was surprised as this time there were none of the usual ectopics preceding the...

Woke up about an hour ago-at midnight- in AF. Not too fast at the moment, but I ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Amiodorone

I recently had a failed cardioversion and have seen my EP to speak about future treatment- my AF is unusual in as much I don’t get any palpitations or...

I recently had a failed cardioversion and have seen my EP to speak about future ...

Spinbiker

•5 years ago

62 Replies

APPLE WATCH ?

I'm considering purchasing an Apple Watch for my Afib. Is it worth the money ? I would like to know the pros and cons and any other pertinent information .....

I'm considering purchasing an Apple Watch for my Afib. Is it worth the money ?...

sweetiepye

•5 years ago

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First check up post ablation

Had my first check up today at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Only saw a registrar or a “reggi” as she introduced herself as. Apparently Dr Todd was on...

Had my first check up today at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Only saw a re...

Frances123

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Coming of Bisoprolol.

Hi all, I had an Ablation on the 9th of December. I was told at the time after a month to come off bisoprolol and use it as a pill in the pocket. I stop taken...

Hi all, I had an Ablation on the 9th of December. I was told at the time after a...

Abluerose

•5 years ago

20 Replies

A F and stroke risk

They say if you have A F your 5 times mor likely to have a stroke, But iv'e had 3 Ablations and A F free at the moment, so whats the stroke risk now, any...

They say if you have A F your 5 times mor likely to have a stroke, But iv'e had ...

higgy52

•5 years ago

10 Replies

How to Get to Sleep - it works!

I've been a poor sleeper for years, but read this a day or so ago and it worked twice last night - yes, I'm shocked too! Please read:...

I've been a poor sleeper for years, but read this a day or so ago and it worked ...

jeanjeannie50

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Fitbit watches

Hi has anybody any advice/info on the firbit type watches for A/F sufferers pls

Normanski

•5 years ago

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Imminent ablation

Got the date for my ablation in two weeks time. I am now terrified wondering if I have made the right decision. It’s the death risk of 1 in 1000 that really...

Got the date for my ablation in two weeks time. I am now terrified wondering if ...

Bellaheart

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Headache when walking?

I'm getting headaches when walking and a tachycardic rate of around 180bpm when walking. I'm in my early 20s no health conditions just under investigation for...

I'm getting headaches when walking and a tachycardic rate of around 180bpm when ...

Kelloggs31

•5 years ago

20 Replies

2020

Hi there folks! It’s been a while. So this is a poem. To make you smile!

Aprilbday

•5 years ago

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Atrial flutter and increase in flecainide

Hi I have just had this week another prolonged episode of atrial fibrillation/flutter and had to be cardioverted on monday. The cardiologist has said to...

Hi I have just had this week another prolonged episode of atrial fibrillation/fl...

Caradomben

•5 years ago

15 Replies

New year

Hi folks Quick catch up to see how every one is Hope you all had a good Christmas and a great start to the new year Can I ask what people use for arthritis I...

Hi folks Quick catch up to see how every one is Hope you all had a good Christma...

Vonnieruth

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Just got back

Just got back from cardiology and after having one cardiavision 4 weeks ago been booked in for another in march,also been but on Amiodarone and a possible...

Just got back from cardiology and after having one cardiavision 4 weeks ago been...

Rocket123

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Supplements

As we been talking about supplements i thought i share this article...

Padayn01

•5 years ago

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Restless legs sensation in chest

Discomfort in my chest nearly every day now, especially when I am tired. I take pramipexol for restless legs syndrome and have been taking four tablets...

Discomfort in my chest nearly every day now, especially when I am tired. I tak...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Can you help us?

We are looking for somebody who is based in East Midlands who has been screened with the Alivecor Kardia device and is now taking an anticoagulant as a......

We are looking for somebody who is based in East Midlands who has been screened ...

Charleneadmin

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Holiday Insurance

Hello everyone and Happy New Year! We are hoping to take a weeks holiday in Gran Canaria and I wondered if anyone could recommend a suitable Travel Insurance...

Hello everyone and Happy New Year! We are hoping to take a weeks holiday in Gran...

sewingscissors

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Slow Sinus Node Recovery?

I wonder if anyone can help reassure me as my AF episode seem to be getting more frequent again and on the last few occasions at the point that I revert to NSR...

I wonder if anyone can help reassure me as my AF episode seem to be getting more...

Tricia239

•5 years ago

25 Replies

no AF for two years

Hello all,I was last on this forum about two years ago with continuous AF,it came from nowhere and lasted over two weeks.I was 44. At the time i was put on the...

Hello all,I was last on this forum about two years ago with continuous AF,it cam...

chrisinbrighton

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Good news got date for 2nd cardioversion

Seen cardiologist last week first time since being diagnosed September and she said she would expedite 2nd cardioversion so I just happened to ring to chase...

Seen cardiologist last week first time since being diagnosed September and she s...

Janelr

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2020

Terms

Acheing shoulder

REAL-TIME 3D MAPPING

It's all part of life's rich pattern

Another challenge.... Thryoid and AF

Norovirus blues!

Golden Milk

Damn Chest infection, again!

Verapamil side effects

PAF again- some musings

Amiodorone

APPLE WATCH ?

First check up post ablation

Coming of Bisoprolol.

A F and stroke risk

How to Get to Sleep - it works!

Fitbit watches

Imminent ablation

Headache when walking?

2020

Atrial flutter and increase in flecainide

New year

Just got back

Supplements

Restless legs sensation in chest

Can you help us?

Holiday Insurance

Slow Sinus Node Recovery?

no AF for two years

Good news got date for 2nd cardioversion

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