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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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New AF episode. Shall I take Adizem?

Hi all, I would appreciate some opinions or things to consider at this moment. I haven’t had a persistent episode of AFib for 18months when I had first...

Hi all, I would appreciate some opinions or things to consider at this moment. ...

FiveMilesSouth

•4 years ago

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Problems with pacemaker insertion

Had pacemaker fitted five weeks ago and readmitted later that day as ventricular lead had moved and caused pericardial effusion. So back to theatre and on...

Had pacemaker fitted five weeks ago and readmitted later that day as ventricular...

Jenwren49

•4 years ago

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3 months post ablation.

Has anyone else found , post ablation, when exercising and their heart rate goes up but it doesn't come back down for several hours? I've had heart failure 20...

Has anyone else found , post ablation, when exercising and their heart rate goes...

sandoval22

•4 years ago

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Leaking legs!

In September I was first diagnosed with Afib and enlarged left atrium. In November I was put on Cardizem, Xarelto and Aldactone. I now have severe pitting...

In September I was first diagnosed with Afib and enlarged left atrium. In Nove...

DesertDeuces

•4 years ago

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My AF experience

Hi deb I hope it works for you, I had a cardioversion about a couple of months after having heart failure which caused AF It was one of the best experiences...

Hi deb I hope it works for you, I had a cardioversion about a couple of months ...

Atriljohn

•4 years ago

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7 months post-cryo-ablation

Still AF free after 7 months, even in these much more stressful times. Still have ectopics daily, but they remain few and temporary, usually after eating or...

Still AF free after 7 months, even in these much more stressful times. Still hav...

Madscientist16

•4 years ago

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Have you got sleep Problems

Hi I received a Versa 2 watch for Christmas and they have introduced a sleep tracing feature on it that might be very useful for those who think they might...

Hi I received a Versa 2 watch for Christmas and they have introduced a sleep t...

fairgo45

•4 years ago

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Candesartan meds change- arthritis??

I recently around 3/4 weeks ago had my meds changed from Lorsatan to Candesartan due to a persistent cough and constantly clearing of my my throat.(much to the...

I recently around 3/4 weeks ago had my meds changed from Lorsatan to Candesartan...

Nick1957

•4 years ago

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Two week post ablation feedback

Ok, so I was a bit hyper last time I posted here, just a day after ablation! I was so relieved it was all over and I felt so well! After a week I walked a mile...

Ok, so I was a bit hyper last time I posted here, just a day after ablation! I w...

Jajarunner

•4 years ago

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Chinese food ingredients

So the first time I was diagnosed of high blood pressure I had eating Chinese food I experienced pain in my chest. I ignored it first time and went and ate the...

So the first time I was diagnosed of high blood pressure I had eating Chinese fo...

Wannna40

•4 years ago

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Drinking ice or submerged in ice

So one technique they told me is drink ice when u have symptoms of AFib or vagal maunuver

So one technique they told me is drink ice when u have symptoms of AFib or vagal...

Wannna40

•4 years ago

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Cardioversion

Well I finally had it done tonight, currently in SR how long for we will see. Waiting to see cardiologist but I know I had one zap. Bp went from 180/118 to...

Well I finally had it done tonight, currently in SR how long for we will see. Wa...

Deb1838

•4 years ago

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What shall I do?

I’m new to this condition (AF). I am waiting for my telephone conversation with a cardiologist at my local hospital. As I am having AF episodes nearly every...

I’m new to this condition (AF). I am waiting for my telephone conversation with...

Honks

•4 years ago

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Kidney function test

Like a great number of us on the site, I take a daily anti-coagulant. Next week I have a blood test for kidney and liver function and am curious to know more...

Like a great number of us on the site, I take a daily anti-coagulant. Next week ...

Sambaqui

•4 years ago

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Phone Consultation with Cardiologist

My appointment was converted to a phone call. He was 1/2hr late. Rang the wrong phone despite me asking for my mobile to be the means. Didn't have the ECG...

My appointment was converted to a phone call. He was 1/2hr late. Rang the wron...

FancyPants54

•4 years ago

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Amiodarone

Has anyone noticed problems Since taking this ? Did you switch to another drug? Was it effective?

Has anyone noticed problems Since taking this ? Did you switch to another drug? ...

Salvatore68

•4 years ago

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Quick question for anyone who’s had an ablation

Sorry, me again. Just wanted a bit of advice really. I have developed quite a tender lump in my groin, just above where the puncture wound is. It’s sore to...

Sorry, me again. Just wanted a bit of advice really. I have developed quite a...

Apple88

•4 years ago

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Lifestyle Factors - video

This short video (22mns) takes a good look at lifestyle factors and AF and reinforces the importance of keeping a healthy weight (BMI <27), treating any...

This short video (22mns) takes a good look at lifestyle factors and AF and reinf...

Kaz747

•4 years ago

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Pacemaker fitted

Following my post about passing out when reverting to NSR I had a pacemaker fitted yesterday and all went well. Thanks to everyone who replied and for all...

Following my post about passing out when reverting to NSR I had a pacemaker fitt...

Clarrie

•4 years ago

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Do you have PACS and AFib?

I was diagnosed with AF last year. I go into AF for a few hours every 2 months or so. Luckily I trip out of it myself after those couple hours. I also have...

I was diagnosed with AF last year. I go into AF for a few hours every 2 months o...

BRHow

•4 years ago

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AFib episode this morning

So following 8 weeks without an episode of AF and thinking I’d controlled it ( I even stopped wearing my smart watch and stopped tracking my pulse ) then this...

So following 8 weeks without an episode of AF and thinking I’d controlled it ( ...

football1822

•4 years ago

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New Afib

I was just diagnosed with A fib no fun i know my meat eating habbits caused it I guarantee that. I am now on Metroplol and Eliquis very expensive out of...

I was just diagnosed with A fib no fun i know my meat eating habbits caused it I...

Wannna40

•4 years ago

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Apixaban and Phenergan

I take Apixaban with no apparent problems. I sometimes take Zopiclone to help poor sleep issues especially when having nerve-pain flare-ups, but my GP is no...

I take Apixaban with no apparent problems. I sometimes take Zopiclone to help p...

Eddie49

•4 years ago

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Life with AF

Any chance I’m a world record holder for cardioversions? My doc says I’m a miracle.

Any chance I’m a world record holder for cardioversions? My doc says I’m a mirac...

Appi2cu

•4 years ago

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Life with AF

Hi all. I’ve had 33 cardioversions and two ablations, none of which have lasted. Supposed to have had laser treatment outside the heart thru the chest this...

Hi all. I’ve had 33 cardioversions and two ablations, none of which have lasted....

Appi2cu

•4 years ago

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14 Months Success Story (so far).

I decided to share my story of AF and hope it is helpful to others. I am a 75 yr old male living in central Florida. I inherited the AF from my mothers...

I decided to share my story of AF and hope it is helpful to others. I am a 75 ...

powellrdbill

•4 years ago

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How long does petechia last

I have got a petechia rash for the second time in a few weeks the rash tends to fade but the bruises it leaves seem worse GPs does not want to do repeat bloods...

I have got a petechia rash for the second time in a few weeks the rash tends to ...

Ticktoc

•4 years ago

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Need for 2nd Ablation

I had an ablation in January 2019 which stopped my persistent afib. In Feb. 2019 I had a heart attack & had 3 stents. In 2018 I had been hospitalized twice...

I had an ablation in January 2019 which stopped my persistent afib. In Feb. 201...

hallpatty2549

•4 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2020

New AF episode. Shall I take Adizem?

Problems with pacemaker insertion

3 months post ablation.

Leaking legs!

My AF experience

7 months post-cryo-ablation

Have you got sleep Problems

Candesartan meds change- arthritis??

Two week post ablation feedback

Chinese food ingredients

Drinking ice or submerged in ice

Cardioversion

What shall I do?

Kidney function test

Phone Consultation with Cardiologist

Amiodarone

Quick question for anyone who’s had an ablation

Lifestyle Factors - video

Pacemaker fitted

Do you have PACS and AFib?

AFib episode this morning

New Afib

Apixaban and Phenergan

Life with AF

Life with AF

14 Months Success Story (so far).

How long does petechia last

Need for 2nd Ablation

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