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Has anyone had an ablation after having a maze procedure? I was in nor for nine months but now have been in af/flutter for 6 mos.

Ablation after maze procedure/

Norahdog

•4 years ago

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Post ablation meds

Has anyone taken this drug, Tikosyn dofetilide? Or heard about it? It is an antiarrhythmic drug used to “help keep the heart beating normally in people with...

Has anyone taken this drug, Tikosyn dofetilide? Or heard about it? It is an ant...

Salvatore68

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Post ablation

I am Taking amioradrone since My ablation on May 12 in California. The first week I was on 800 mg daily;week 2, 400 mg daily; week 3, 200 mg daily and stay on...

I am Taking amioradrone since My ablation on May 12 in California. The first wee...

Salvatore68

•4 years ago

13 Replies

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Gluten free diet

I have been trying to lose some weight since my last afib event two weeks ago. I’ve adopted a gluten free (ish) diet and I’ve managed to lose some weight which...

I have been trying to lose some weight since my last afib event two weeks ago. I...

Profound15

•4 years ago

23 Replies

recently told i have afib

Hi all, i have recently been told by my local A&E that i have AFib , i have been having the symptoms for some time but thought it was just my acid reflux...

Hi all, i have recently been told by my local A&E that i have AFib , i have been...

mrush

•4 years ago

29 Replies

NHS Letter

Hello All I have had paroxysmal AF for around 15 years after a few years with increased occurrence I was put on Flecainide and Bisoprolol which has (touch...

Hello All I have had paroxysmal AF for around 15 years after a few years with in...

GeorgeS

•4 years ago

49 Replies

Does anyone have Tinnitus here....does Bisoprolol make it slightly worse? I'm wondering if PAF med isn't helping?

Hi everyone, I haven't posted for a while as I am a little calmer and settled with my PAF diagnosis during June last year and have only had two episodes since...

Hi everyone, I haven't posted for a while as I am a little calmer and settled wi...

Julia7

•4 years ago

44 Replies

What do you know about the side effects from taking Sotalol?

I have AF and the cardiologist prescribed Sotalol because of my abnormal heart beat. It made me fell like my heart was beating really fast but it wasn't, I...

I have AF and the cardiologist prescribed Sotalol because of my abnormal heart b...

tk5518

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Kardia offer on Amazon

For those who maybe interested they are today reduced from £99 to £78.. No idea how long the offer lasts for..

For those who maybe interested they are today reduced from £99 to £78.. No idea ...

Steve112

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Apixiban and neuralgia

Anyone heard of apixiban causing neuralgia? I have never suffered from neuralgia, but it started a week after starting apixiban. My doctor says it is unlikely...

Anyone heard of apixiban causing neuralgia? I have never suffered from neuralgia...

Lindaj754

•4 years ago

4 Replies

bisoprolol withdrawal

What withdrawal symptoms are there coming off bisoprolol. I am back on amiodarone after i went into AF 3months after first ablation i have been listed For...

What withdrawal symptoms are there coming off bisoprolol. I am back on amiodaro...

Canada01

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Tambacor (Flecanide)

After my first cardioversion I was prescribed Flecanide for the week previous to my procedure and have to continue with these pills (150mg twice a day). I also...

After my first cardioversion I was prescribed Flecanide for the week previous to...

Beaky-Pompino

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Advice pls Atrial Flutter

Morning, just after some info please. I've been in the Cardiac Unit for 7 days now with atrial flutter. Previously I've had AF diagnoses and meds nearly 2...

Morning, just after some info please. I've been in the Cardiac Unit for 7 days ...

Territwinks

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Bisoprolol and weight gain

So I am a short stocky bloke, 58, still active, play 5 a side, dance, DIY, I do like my food. So had persistent AF for 8 years taking 5 to 10 mg of Bisoprolol...

So I am a short stocky bloke, 58, still active, play 5 a side, dance, DIY, I do ...

SwissTony

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Which Beta Blocker should I ask for?

Cardiologist phone appointment on Tuesday. I've tried reducing Bisoprolol with a view to coming off it. I believe I have side effects from it that are not...

Cardiologist phone appointment on Tuesday. I've tried reducing Bisoprolol with a...

FancyPants54

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Are Blood Thinners Overprescribed?

Hi All, Q. Are Blood Thinners Overprescribed? Suppose a woman has been diagnosed with Afib. She is otherwise healthy - She has no other health ailments - all...

Hi All, Q. Are Blood Thinners Overprescribed? Suppose a woman has been diagnos...

Ruza2020

•4 years ago

81 Replies

Permanent AF

Hey I was diagnosed with heart failure in January and ended up in hospital. I was told to exercise and left hospital on bumetanide, bisoprolol and lisinoprol....

Hey I was diagnosed with heart failure in January and ended up in hospital. I w...

purpleswimmer

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Advice please. Kardia mobile and Huawei smartphone.

I have a fib and considering using the kardia mobile device. Does this work with a Huawei P30 Pro phone. It is not listed in their literature.

I have a fib and considering using the kardia mobile device. Does this work wit...

RedOaks

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Another interesting podcast

This is a podcast for GPs and is an interview with Professional David Brieger, an interventionist cardiologist who was involved in writing the Australian...

This is a podcast for GPs and is an interview with Professional David Brieger, a...

Kaz747

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Verapramil & riveroxaban

Hi Everyone, I was put on riveroxaban last July because I was diagnosed with P- Atrial Fibulation. I was on beta blockers but they stopped workimg amd higher...

Hi Everyone, I was put on riveroxaban last July because I was diagnosed with P-...

waveylines

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Advice please - kardia mobile

I would welcome your advice please. Back in December 2020 I went into permanent AF. I had a cardioversion in March, just before lockdown. I went into NSR....

I would welcome your advice please. Back in December 2020 I went into permanent ...

Steve101

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Can SVT Ablation Stop AF?

Just watched our fave cardiologist discuss AF in the young (under 60) and amongst other things he reports on a study that found when patients went for an AF...

Just watched our fave cardiologist discuss AF in the young (under 60) and amongs...

Barny12

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Beauty of summer brought indoors.

Just had to cut one of these roses to put in a vase incase the weather changes. The rose smells beautiful, still stuck in doors for how long we don’t know....

Just had to cut one of these roses to put in a vase incase the weather changes. ...

MydogBrandy

•4 years ago

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Even my Rose is fed Up

Look at this, even my rose has got fed up with the lock down and decided to have a sit down on my patio furniture 😂🤣

Look at this, even my rose has got fed up with the lock down and decided to have...

MydogBrandy

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Dr Sanjay Gupta.. AF The Silent Enemy.

https://youtu.be/hF_HZ5VSysw

Steve112

•4 years ago

3 Replies

last chance for questions this month!

Hi All, Flapjack has posted about our support group's upcoming zoom meeting! It has been good to have some questions from afar- one benefit of going online....

Hi All, Flapjack has posted about our support group's upcoming zoom meeting! It ...

rosyG

•4 years ago

12 Replies

First Cardioversion...

I blogged about my cardioversion if anyone is interested: https://lifefrommyperch.wordpress.com/2020/05/27/at-my-watts-end/

I blogged about my cardioversion if anyone is interested: https://lifefrommyperc...

Beaky-Pompino

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Angina? Or Anxiety? 28 year old.

So, I want to begin my saying I'm 28 years old and in very good shape. BP is normal, Resting HR is usually around 50-60bpm at rest, SpO2 is always in normal...

So, I want to begin my saying I'm 28 years old and in very good shape. BP is nor...

CT868

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Should I get a second Ablation?

My Ablation was one year ago, it lasted 7 months. Now I am trying to decide if I should get a second ablation. My doctor was one of the best and experienced...

My Ablation was one year ago, it lasted 7 months. Now I am trying to decide if I...

Slattery

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Part of My Garden This Morning

Part of my garden

jeanjeannie50

•4 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2020

Has anyone had an ablation after having a maze procedure? I was in nor for nine months but now have been in af/flutter for 6 mos.

Post ablation meds

Post ablation

Gluten free diet

recently told i have afib

NHS Letter

Does anyone have Tinnitus here....does Bisoprolol make it slightly worse? I'm wondering if PAF med isn't helping?

What do you know about the side effects from taking Sotalol?

Kardia offer on Amazon

Apixiban and neuralgia

bisoprolol withdrawal

Tambacor (Flecanide)

Advice pls Atrial Flutter

Bisoprolol and weight gain

Which Beta Blocker should I ask for?

Are Blood Thinners Overprescribed?

Permanent AF

Advice please. Kardia mobile and Huawei smartphone.

Another interesting podcast

Verapramil & riveroxaban

Advice please - kardia mobile

Can SVT Ablation Stop AF?

Beauty of summer brought indoors.

Even my Rose is fed Up

Dr Sanjay Gupta.. AF The Silent Enemy.

last chance for questions this month!

First Cardioversion...

Angina? Or Anxiety? 28 year old.

Should I get a second Ablation?

Part of My Garden This Morning

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