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Light sensitivity

Hi everyone. I am two week post ablation for svt and I was just wondering if anyone else had light sensitivity as a side effect? Since the procedure my vision...

Hi everyone. I am two week post ablation for svt and I was just wondering if any...

lbwell700

•4 years ago

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CHAD score

I went into AFib a year ago during cataract surgery. In fact as soon as the drops were put in. I've never had a history of high blood pressure etc. I ended up...

I went into AFib a year ago during cataract surgery. In fact as soon as the drop...

ohioafib

•4 years ago

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Angiogram and anticoagulant!

Hi “all”, I got a surprise in the post yesterday. An appointment for an angiogram on 9th March. I am on a list for an ablation sometime this year so I am...

Hi “all”, I got a surprise in the post yesterday. An appointment for an angiogra...

Eirecara

•4 years ago

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Kardia for free

Hi, I have just invested in the 6L Kardia. Therefore my existing Kardia is surplus to requirements. It works very well, all you need is to download the app. If...

Hi, I have just invested in the 6L Kardia. Therefore my existing Kardia is surpl...

MarinaT

•4 years ago

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Very frustrated with cardiologist

My cardiologist told me my AFIB is worse. He wants to see me in 2 weeks. Last month he prescribed me Digoxin, to which I had adverse reactions. Now he...

My cardiologist told me my AFIB is worse. He wants to see me in 2 weeks. Last ...

DesertDeuces

•4 years ago

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Pacemaker for AF.

I was diagnosed as slow AF in July 2019. Many different meds were tried but all lowered my BP and pulse too much to cope with AF. Decision has now been made...

I was diagnosed as slow AF in July 2019. Many different meds were tried but all ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Anti coagulants

Any input on Xeralto would be appreciated.

Hidden

•4 years ago

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New Ablation method being trialed

Pulsed ablation seems to avoid the need for burning or freezing - hadnt seen this before http://newsroom.medtronic.com/node/30981/pdf

Pulsed ablation seems to avoid the need for burning or freezing - hadnt seen thi...

dmac4646

•4 years ago

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New ablation tech

https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2020-02-patient-atrial-fibrillation-device.html

https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2020-02-patient-atrial-fibrillation-device.html...

Cookie24

•4 years ago

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Second bout of AF

Hi all, looking for a little reassurance. Had a second spell of AF on Tue after 18 months free of it. Hospital did all the cks and sent me home saying I may...

Hi all, looking for a little reassurance. Had a second spell of AF on Tue after ...

swansong75

•4 years ago

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Bisporol 5mg versus Sotalol 80mg x 2 side effects!

Hi, Some advice needed. My son has been asked to change from Bisporol 5mg daily to Sotalol 80mg, twice a day. He’s been on Sotalol for a week and is eyes...

Hi, Some advice needed. My son has been asked to change from Bisporol 5mg dai...

Nic6

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Afib

Is it a bad idea to go skiing in very high altitude when having Afib?

juulharch

•4 years ago

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Apixaban

I have been prescribed Apixaban to take prior to my first ever cardioversion. I am really seeking some resssurance after reading people’s experience with...

I have been prescribed Apixaban to take prior to my first ever cardioversion. I ...

Deezy24

•4 years ago

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How can I get the fact sheet of the dos & donts after an ablation please

My husband had it done a yr ago but wasn’t told about all the symptoms he would get afterwards & now my nephew is to have the procedure done tomorrow & seems...

My husband had it done a yr ago but wasn’t told about all the symptoms he would ...

Caza

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Abnormal QRS Pattern

I'm 16 days post ablation. Yesterday I went on my turbo today trainer (bike) and a will admit I pushed it a little. I thought I would see you my Kardia...

I'm 16 days post ablation. Yesterday I went on my turbo today trainer (bike) an...

chris45558

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Afib

I'm on Metoprolol 25 mg twice a day but still in Afib. Can I take Multaq while on Metoprolol? My HR is already 105

I'm on Metoprolol 25 mg twice a day but still in Afib. Can I take Multaq while o...

juulharch

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Which antidepressants can you take if you have Afib?

I am not new but I have not done a lot of posting so far. I have been looking up posts about Afib and Antidepressants, because my doctor will only give me...

I am not new but I have not done a lot of posting so far. I have been looking up...

babayaga

•4 years ago

33 Replies

nurse practitioners to be trained up for two years to do minor surgical procedures What do you think?

Good Idea or bad?

Ianc2

•4 years ago

47 Replies

Watchman procedure

Has any one had the Watchman procedure to prevent strokes and eventually get off blood thinners.

Has any one had the Watchman procedure to prevent strokes and eventually get off...

dgilyde

•4 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta - Why it's not ok to wait and see if chest pain goes away

This is why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5K3TVGPyUc

jeanjeannie50

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Anticoagulants?

We are doing some research for our resources, I hope you can help by answering the following questions: Did you have any initial concerns when first prescribed...

We are doing some research for our resources, I hope you can help by answering t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

124 Replies

Chest pain 4 weeks after ablation

Ablation for AF on 25th January. Been following all the advice, daily walks gradually increasing, almost up to a mile now. I went to B&Q with my husband...

Ablation for AF on 25th January. Been following all the advice, daily walks grad...

Ecki

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Mystery chest sensations - can anyone help?

I wonder if this is an AF related issue or is there something going on in my chest that needs medical attention. Let me explain what I mean. After an AF event...

I wonder if this is an AF related issue or is there something going on in my che...

OurCoach

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Back and nerve issues that may impact AF

I posted this to Sebanelli's post of 8 days ago. Some others could be interested so I posted it as a separate post. Sebanelli, sorry for the late reply. I...

I posted this to Sebanelli's post of 8 days ago. Some others could be intereste...

EngMac

•4 years ago

5 Replies

1 month Ablation recovery diary

Hi all, thought this might help anyone considering an ablation to get an idea of the recovery to expect. It's not designed to scare, perhaps put your mind at...

Hi all, thought this might help anyone considering an ablation to get an idea of...

thumpthump

•4 years ago

24 Replies

AF Back .....

Hi all, so this morning I ran for a bus.... I’m now at A&E..... my heart flipped.... back in AF. Totally gutted 😩

Hi all, so this morning I ran for a bus.... I’m now at A&E..... my heart flippe...

LordGabriel

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Medication in different time zones

Hi I am off to NY for 5 days and am looking for advice how to deal with the time difference for taking Apixaban,do I just keep a watch on at UK time and have...

Hi I am off to NY for 5 days and am looking for advice how to deal with the time...

Maisiemay13

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Statins

Hi everyone just wanted to ask I’m on 20mg Atorvastatin and my muscles ache so bad is this just a side effect and will pass ? Only had 2 doses so far ?

Hi everyone just wanted to ask I’m on 20mg Atorvastatin and my muscles ache so b...

Supernerogirl

•4 years ago

21 Replies

AF during night and on waking

Hello, can I ask if anyone has experience of this. Very often when I wake during the night to use the toilet I have AF but manage to get back to sleep and...

Hello, can I ask if anyone has experience of this. Very often when I wake durin...

Nan1

•4 years ago

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I have been taking nexium 40mg for 20 years and now omeperole 40mg for 2 years. Heart burn is becoming unbearable.

I have been taking nexium 40mg for 20 years ands now omeperole 40mg for 2 years. Heart burn is becoming unbearable. Anybody else having simular issues?

I have been taking nexium 40mg for 20 years ands now omeperole 40mg for 2 years....

sanding

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2020

Light sensitivity

CHAD score

Angiogram and anticoagulant!

Kardia for free

Very frustrated with cardiologist

Pacemaker for AF.

Anti coagulants

New Ablation method being trialed

New ablation tech

Second bout of AF

Bisporol 5mg versus Sotalol 80mg x 2 side effects!

Afib

Apixaban

How can I get the fact sheet of the dos & donts after an ablation please

Abnormal QRS Pattern

Afib

Which antidepressants can you take if you have Afib?

nurse practitioners to be trained up for two years to do minor surgical procedures What do you think?

Watchman procedure

Dr Sanjay Gupta - Why it's not ok to wait and see if chest pain goes away

Anticoagulants?

Chest pain 4 weeks after ablation

Mystery chest sensations - can anyone help?

Back and nerve issues that may impact AF

1 month Ablation recovery diary

AF Back .....

Medication in different time zones

Statins

AF during night and on waking

I have been taking nexium 40mg for 20 years and now omeperole 40mg for 2 years. Heart burn is becoming unbearable.

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