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COVID-19......What IS "elderly"???

I know it's a big ask from the media...but I wish they would define "elderly" when relating it to COVID-19 fatalities!! It may reassure some of us.........

I know it's a big ask from the media...but I wish they would define "elderly" wh...

Wightbaby

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Ablation and dementia risk

Something I wasn't previously aware of is that catheter ablation raises the risk of developing dementia (see article below). Fortunately, warfarin and oral...

Something I wasn't previously aware of is that catheter ablation raises the risk...

tcpace

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Medication induced Long QT Syndrome and EKG anomalies.

Since I have been on Flecainide and Sertraline I have been worried about LQTS as both prolong the QT interval. My GP was not concerned but I insisted on an ECG...

Since I have been on Flecainide and Sertraline I have been worried about LQTS as...

Palpman

•4 years ago

6 Replies

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Check up today 13 months on.

Had my check up today at Glenfield, 13 months after 3 rd Ablation, ECG was good in NSR pulse 56 regular,Told Cardiologist still get some extra beats daily,...

Had my check up today at Glenfield, 13 months after 3 rd Ablation, ECG was good...

higgy52

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Me again! Flecainide related query.

Hello everyone. I didn’t know whether to start a new thread or not, so this post is also on the bottom of my thread on Tuesday. It was amazing to have such a...

Hello everyone. I didn’t know whether to start a new thread or not, so this po...

Apple88

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Update

Thank you to those who replied to my post about Mirtazipine for anxiety. I took the first full 15mg dose about an hour before going to bed last night...

Thank you to those who replied to my post about Mirtazipine for anxiety. I took ...

DIB69

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Ace inhibitors and coronovirus

I am currently taking 2.5mg Ramipril as part of treatment for AF. Todays Times points to a Lancet article suggesting a link between ace inhibitors and...

I am currently taking 2.5mg Ramipril as part of treatment for AF. Todays Times ...

thinkingaloud

•4 years ago

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Back in hospital...

Had a nasal skin graft on Tuesday. This is to stop more bleeds so I can tolerate ablation. But 30 hours later I'm back in Afib. I think it is triggered by...

Had a nasal skin graft on Tuesday. This is to stop more bleeds so I can tolerate...

Jajarunner

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone had one of these fitted in chest area to get better diagnostic info about how Afib affecting you ,and show cardiologist more info!

Miniature wi fi heart monitor

Truckerclark

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Covid-19

Hi there. So are people with AF deemed to be a high risk if/when we get the coronavirus Covid 19 infection because its a long term condition? I know that...

Hi there. So are people with AF deemed to be a high risk if/when we get the cor...

Tototcx

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Ablation in a few days & Covid-19

I’m eager to have my 2nd ablation - I have had two recent electro-cardioversions & don’t want a 3rd! However, the virus looming makes me wonder about the...

I’m eager to have my 2nd ablation - I have had two recent electro-cardioversions...

CopperSpoon

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Grateful

Just diagnosed with afib. I went for a colonoscopy and due to elevated heart rate(134), I was evaluated in the ER. Put on diltiazem 120 mg and baby aspirin...

Just diagnosed with afib. I went for a colonoscopy and due to elevated heart rat...

Bikedennis

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Cataracts and beta blockers

A few days ago someone asked about beta blockers making cataracts worse and I said I would ask today when I saw a consultant regarding cataract surgery. He...

A few days ago someone asked about beta blockers making cataracts worse and I sa...

Finvola

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Breathing and "funny feeling"

I have permanent AF and moderate HF with crt-p implanted. I take Bisoprolol, Digoxin, Rivaroxaban, Furosemide, Spironolactone, Candesartan. I tend to...

I have permanent AF and moderate HF with crt-p implanted. I take Bisoprolol, Di...

Crystalbowl

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Travel Insurance

Good afternoon everybody. I have just taken out travel insurance with Fit2Travel for my forthcoming holiday in September in Majorca. I have health problems...

Good afternoon everybody. I have just taken out travel insurance with Fit2Trave...

pwoody

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Some advice sought about AC drugs

AstroFish

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Sinus Tachycardia following Paroxysmal AFib episode

Hello All. This is my first post although I have been a 'voyeur' of this forum for a few months now so, thank you for all the AFib information I have gleaned!...

Hello All. This is my first post although I have been a 'voyeur' of this forum f...

FizzioGirl

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Mirtazipine for anxiety

I have PAF with a recent 24 hour episode ( the first in a year) GP has suggested Mirtazipine 15mg for anxiety, depression and insomnia. As anxiety in...

I have PAF with a recent 24 hour episode ( the first in a year) GP has suggested...

DIB69

•4 years ago

4 Replies

My ablation news from Barts

I had an appointment at Barts yesterday. This time I saw the most senior consultant who said that he didn’t think that my PAF burden was too high at the...

I had an appointment at Barts yesterday. This time I saw the most senior consult...

Hidden

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Alternative to 111 in Wales, UK

Publicity about ringing 111 about medical problems may not work in Wales where the appropriate phone number is 0845 46 47.

Publicity about ringing 111 about medical problems may not work in Wales where t...

jennydog

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Pill in pocket

Has anyone tried the “pill in pocket approach?” And if so did it work for you? Thanks

Has anyone tried the “pill in pocket approach?” And if so did it work for you? T...

Pamijoy

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Flecanide treating LAE

Hi Everyone, I know that there are some very knowledgeable people on this forum & would appreciate some advice please. 6 days ago I started taking 50mg of...

Hi Everyone, I know that there are some very knowledgeable people on this forum ...

Bebbe

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Afib meds

I’ve had afib fr years and it has been dormant. This past year it is becoming active and I’m taking eliquis and metoprolol 200mg daily and fast acting...

I’ve had afib fr years and it has been dormant. This past year it is becoming ac...

Gilbert1953

•4 years ago

11 Replies

AF and Covid 19

Hi, does anyone have any views on whether lone AF is one of the underlying health conditions causing concern for people catching the virus ? I imagine that it...

Hi, does anyone have any views on whether lone AF is one of the underlying healt...

MartinoH

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Type 2 Heart attack from Atrial flutter

I was in A&E for the 6th time in as many weeks for Atrial Flutter and they took the usual blood tests (before the usual Magnesium drip) and said my Troponin...

I was in A&E for the 6th time in as many weeks for Atrial Flutter and they took ...

sandoval22

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Random Electric shock/fluttering feeling in chest that last for less than a second

Hey Everyone! Since my first and only Afib episode after taking a few benedryl, I've been doing great! Haven't had any complications and even decided to test...

Hey Everyone! Since my first and only Afib episode after taking a few benedryl, ...

CT868

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Flecanaine

Dear all Took my first 50mg dose of Flec last night. 1.30 am up for a wee and experienced tight chest dizzy and vision blurred in af. Back o bed and happened...

Dear all Took my first 50mg dose of Flec last night. 1.30 am up for a wee and ex...

7164

•4 years ago

20 Replies

AF and heart failure

I was reading that in some cases Af can lead to heart failure I started with AF five years ago didn't even know i had it no symptoms.I am anti coagulants and...

I was reading that in some cases Af can lead to heart failure I started with AF ...

olqp

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Flecainide and Blackouts

Hi. last month I posted about having blackouts after converting to NSR having taken Flecainide. Thanks to all the people who responded. Many asked that I let...

Hi. last month I posted about having blackouts after converting to NSR having ta...

President2012

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Describe an AFib episode

Having had AFib for 3 years now my symptoms are getting worse .I would like however to know the symptoms of an episode that can last for up to an hour and more...

Having had AFib for 3 years now my symptoms are getting worse .I would like howe...

3138REDROSE

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2020

COVID-19......What IS "elderly"???

Ablation and dementia risk

Medication induced Long QT Syndrome and EKG anomalies.

Check up today 13 months on.

Me again! Flecainide related query.

Update

Ace inhibitors and coronovirus

Back in hospital...

Anyone had one of these fitted in chest area to get better diagnostic info about how Afib affecting you ,and show cardiologist more info!

Covid-19

Ablation in a few days & Covid-19

Grateful

Cataracts and beta blockers

Breathing and "funny feeling"

Travel Insurance

Some advice sought about AC drugs

Sinus Tachycardia following Paroxysmal AFib episode

Mirtazipine for anxiety

My ablation news from Barts

Alternative to 111 in Wales, UK

Pill in pocket

Flecanide treating LAE

Afib meds

AF and Covid 19

Type 2 Heart attack from Atrial flutter

Random Electric shock/fluttering feeling in chest that last for less than a second

Flecanaine

AF and heart failure

Flecainide and Blackouts

Describe an AFib episode

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