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Requirements for Cardioversion or Catheter Ablation

I am a male, 82 years old and have persistent permanent Afib for at least the last 5 years. I never had symptoms and still don't. My Afib was picked up in a...

I am a male, 82 years old and have persistent permanent Afib for at least the la...

paulbasel

•4 years ago

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Post ablation query

I have had 4 weeks after 2nd ablation of NSR - & it's been the most wonderful feeling compared to af/hr of 100+ etc. I know from the fact sheet it is still...

I have had 4 weeks after 2nd ablation of NSR - & it's been the most wonderful fe...

Gowers

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Setting up AF support group

Good morrow AFibbers! I am meeting the Patient Representative Group at my GP surgery next week,to discuss setting up a surgery based support group. We hope to...

Good morrow AFibbers! I am meeting the Patient Representative Group at my GP sur...

wilsond

•4 years ago

4 Replies

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Health Service in Goa - India

I have permanent AF for 10 years but one of the very lucky ones with no symptoms whatsoever. Whilst on holiday in Goa on Sunday 2 February my heart rate...

I have permanent AF for 10 years but one of the very lucky ones with no symptoms...

BernardS

•4 years ago

14 Replies

COVID-19 Posts with inaccurate information

Good Morning Guys - I just received a What’s APP post from a friend with what appears to be good information regarding COVID-19 information. This is being...

Good Morning Guys - I just received a What’s APP post from a friend with what ap...

CDreamer

•4 years ago

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Operation cancellations - corona effect and Amiodarone

I am due to start a 6 week course of Amiodarone prior to a second cardioversion attempt then for 6 weeks afterwards ( yep, I fully appreciate the Amiodarone...

I am due to start a 6 week course of Amiodarone prior to a second cardioversion ...

Goosebumps

•4 years ago

17 Replies

I am so glad I found this forum

I have never joined any onIine sites before so this forum is my first and it’s brilliant - apart from all the useful information, it’s by turns informative ,...

I have never joined any onIine sites before so this forum is my first and it’s b...

Hidden

•4 years ago

20 Replies

When to call 999?

SVT ablation a month ago. Pre existing hypertension and mitral valve prolapse. Advised to stop bisoprolol. Last week had emergency GP appt as BP was 200/105....

SVT ablation a month ago. Pre existing hypertension and mitral valve prolapse. A...

Karen63A

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Ablation whilst not on A-Fib?

I have had persistant A-Fib since September and had a Cardioversion yesterday which has brought me back to Sinus Rhythm for the first time since diagnosis....

I have had persistant A-Fib since September and had a Cardioversion yesterday wh...

LONDS7

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Anxiety

14 days since A&E with AF and finally my heart rate is around 60 bpm although not totally regular. Advice and comment on here has been invaluable mainly in...

14 days since A&E with AF and finally my heart rate is around 60 bpm although no...

swansong75

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Prescriptions delivered to your door

Does anyone use one of the deliver to your door prescription services, like well.co.uk, or pharmacy2u.co.uk etc. If so how does it work, is it OK, any...

Does anyone use one of the deliver to your door prescription services, like well...

Hidden

•4 years ago

17 Replies

HRV low after ablation?

Hi all, I’ve noticed since my ablation in Jan 20 my Heart Rate Variability is very low compared to pre ablation. I’ve read under normal circumstances this is...

Hi all, I’ve noticed since my ablation in Jan 20 my Heart Rate Variability is ve...

thumpthump

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Alcohol / acid

There is pretty general agreement on this site that alcohol can be a trigger for an arrhythmia. I feel that bubbles and high acidic white wines are especially...

There is pretty general agreement on this site that alcohol can be a trigger for...

David21

•4 years ago

4 Replies

AFIB and Corona Virus

The advise from the feds is that anyone with a serious heart condition should take extra precautions (such as not traveling) to avoid the CoronaVirus. Does...

The advise from the feds is that anyone with a serious heart condition should ta...

Jhcoop55

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Starting Flecainide

Hi again, Thanks for everyone’s recent help. I’m due to start taking 2 x 50mg of flecainide per day tomorrow. Just read through the leaflet and information...

Hi again, Thanks for everyone’s recent help. I’m due to start taking 2 x 50mg ...

Apple88

•4 years ago

64 Replies

Should I have a PVI ablation?

I have had PAF occasionally over the past 40 years - am now 63- had a limited ablation in 2010 which improved the situation but did not eradicate all PAF -...

I have had PAF occasionally over the past 40 years - am now 63- had a limited ab...

petcardiac

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Watchman device

Does anyone know what the restriction on driving and flying after having the watchman fitted.

Does anyone know what the restriction on driving and flying after having the wat...

stopper

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Cardioversion- So far so good

I have had permanent AFib since September. Kardia readings have been averaging 110bpm. It has been quite simply horrendous. I am a 46 year old triathlete and...

I have had permanent AFib since September. Kardia readings have been averaging 1...

LONDS7

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Mitral Valve Prolapse/Regurgitation

There appears to be no group covering this issue, was wondering why? This forum has been great for all things AF, but now I find myself in need of the same...

There appears to be no group covering this issue, was wondering why? This forum...

Hidden

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Can Nasal Breathing Help?

This is fascinating stuff: "How Breathing Through Your Nose Will Change Your Life with Patrick McKeown" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdXQ6K0zIj4 I know...

This is fascinating stuff: "How Breathing Through Your Nose Will Change Your Li...

Barny12

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Coronavirus guidance

We are aware that people with AF and other arrhythmias are understandably concerned about Coronavirus (COVID 19). We understand that having AF or any...

We are aware that people with AF and other arrhythmias are understandably concer...

Charleneadmin

•4 years ago

22 Replies

AF Episode

Episode of AF ,Thought to share this with the group,had an ablation for flutter in 2016 ,cured my problem ,till last Wednesday.I take Apixhaban,and 1.25...

Episode of AF ,Thought to share this with the group,had an ablation for flutter ...

J2josy

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Social groups tea and chat

My memory tells me there are tea and chat groups in the UK. Does anyone have a timetable of events? I'd like to attend one of the groups. Being a shift worker...

My memory tells me there are tea and chat groups in the UK. Does anyone have a t...

MtLSteven

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Permanent AF

I have permanent AF. Recently I've noticed dehydration has made me feel tightness in the chest, light headedness, unwell. I've noticed by reducing my...

I have permanent AF. Recently I've noticed dehydration has made me feel tightne...

MtLSteven

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Apixaban and amitryptiline

I have been on Apixaban for five months with no issues. Over the years I have had two spinal operations, one lumbar and one cervical. This has left my...

I have been on Apixaban for five months with no issues. Over the years I have h...

Eddie49

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Travelling on train.

I am supposed to be going away for the weekend soon. But with the virus problem and the fact that the elderly I am nearly 70 and I have an underlying medical...

I am supposed to be going away for the weekend soon. But with the virus problem ...

jillybeanposh

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Sadness and the heart- but no AF!

Well guys and gals, its been a lovely sunny day down 'ere in the far reaches of Cornwall and my heart chucks a wobbly. We have had to have our much loved...

Well guys and gals, its been a lovely sunny day down 'ere in the far reaches o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

40 Replies

Recently had a cardiac ablation

Ive been having terrible mood swings - I feel angry all the time and over the littlest things, I'm freezing all the time and I'm so tired. I was just wondering...

Ive been having terrible mood swings - I feel angry all the time and over the li...

Frankie1994

•4 years ago

11 Replies

All Change and on List for Ablation - a post-cardiologist update

Hello again. Thought I’d update on my previous posts and again, ask for any thoughts or advice from anyone with experiences to share. Went for my...

Hello again. Thought I’d update on my previous posts and again, ask for any th...

Apple88

•4 years ago

17 Replies

A & E visits while waiting for an ablation

I've just had my 4th visit to A&E in the last 5 weeks due to afib while waiting for an ablation. Yesterday I was just putting something in the car and pulse...

I've just had my 4th visit to A&E in the last 5 weeks due to afib while waiting ...

sandoval22

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2020

Requirements for Cardioversion or Catheter Ablation

Post ablation query

Setting up AF support group

Health Service in Goa - India

COVID-19 Posts with inaccurate information

Operation cancellations - corona effect and Amiodarone

I am so glad I found this forum

When to call 999?

Ablation whilst not on A-Fib?

Anxiety

Prescriptions delivered to your door

HRV low after ablation?

Alcohol / acid

AFIB and Corona Virus

Starting Flecainide

Should I have a PVI ablation?

Watchman device

Cardioversion- So far so good

Mitral Valve Prolapse/Regurgitation

Can Nasal Breathing Help?

Coronavirus guidance

AF Episode

Social groups tea and chat

Permanent AF

Apixaban and amitryptiline

Travelling on train.

Sadness and the heart- but no AF!

Recently had a cardiac ablation

All Change and on List for Ablation - a post-cardiologist update

A & E visits while waiting for an ablation

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