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Can ablation cause damage to the heart long term?

I am having a second ablation in 4 months. Can ablation cause long term damage to the heart? I am concerned that scaring the heart a second time may cause long...

I am having a second ablation in 4 months. Can ablation cause long term damage t...

Slattery

•4 years ago

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Good News Back in NSR!

After posting that i was in AF on Thursday - thank you to all of you who responded, i really appreciate your feedback. I have taken many of your advice about...

After posting that i was in AF on Thursday - thank you to all of you who respond...

Steve101

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Diltiazem, thumpy heartbeat and exercise, advice needed please.

Hi, I have been on Diltiazem (90mg SR twice a day) for about 3 weeks after switching from Bisoprolol as it made me very unwell. I'm feeling much better since...

Hi, I have been on Diltiazem (90mg SR twice a day) for about 3 weeks after swit...

KG70

•4 years ago

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Sharonica-Admin

•4 years ago

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Pacemakers

I have had AF since the removal of a myxoma 11 years ago. Consequently I have had three pacemakers fitted over the 11 years the last one being in 2018. In...

I have had AF since the removal of a myxoma 11 years ago. Consequently I have...

Earledavis

•4 years ago

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Ectopics and mild chest pain.

I’ve had more ectopics than usual over the last few days, something I attributed to eating more than usual and to having a mixture of foods (things like...

I’ve had more ectopics than usual over the last few days, something I attributed...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Electrolytes

Does anyone take electrolytes? I’m not brilliant at drinking enough water and don’t use salt much and considering a supplement

Does anyone take electrolytes? I’m not brilliant at drinking enough water and do...

LaceyLady

•4 years ago

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AF after 6 months

Went into AF yesterday morning after 6 months. BP was 105/70 day before, got up later than usual and bit to quickly. Went to get a dish from bottom cupboard...

Went into AF yesterday morning after 6 months. BP was 105/70 day before, got up ...

LaceyLady

•4 years ago

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Implant or Bridge

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well. Quick question, having paroxysmal AF and considering either a bridge or a tooth implant (fun fun), 50 years old, is there...

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well. Quick question, having paroxysmal AF and co...

Andyt36

•4 years ago

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Car insurance

Do I have to tell my car insurers that I have been diagnosed with AF? Anyone know?

Do I have to tell my car insurers that I have been diagnosed with AF? Anyone kno...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Food and ectopics

I know you lot must be sick of me going on about ectopics, the truth is they have been better so I thought I treat myself to an Indian mix grill and oh my word...

I know you lot must be sick of me going on about ectopics, the truth is they hav...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

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Metoprolol

Hi, I am on metoprolol 50mg twice a day and extremely tired. It keeps my heart in control but have absolutely no energy. Went for a short and leisurely walk...

Hi, I am on metoprolol 50mg twice a day and extremely tired. It keeps my heart i...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Can anti histamine tablets trigger AF?

I am sure that I have read somewhere that anti histamines tablets can trigger AF. I can’t find it on here. I am currently self injecting Clexane in order to...

I am sure that I have read somewhere that anti histamines tablets can trigger AF...

Mrsvemb

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Thanks for advice

Thanks for all the advice about insomnia. I've always had horrible episodes of anxiety, but now it's not so much about AF as the fact that my partner has...

Thanks for all the advice about insomnia. I've always had horrible episodes of...

bugswhiskers

•4 years ago

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Different brands of bisoprolol

Weaning of bisoprolol down to quarter of 1.25mg started new packet different brand called Sandoz very symptomatic this morning constant higher heart rate...

Weaning of bisoprolol down to quarter of 1.25mg started new packet different bra...

Peony4575

•4 years ago

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Who's a naughty boy then, a very naughty boy !

Guess who forgot to take .... ALL .... his night time meds last night , yep, all the good stuff at that, Bisoprolol, Warfarin included. Went to take my morning...

Guess who forgot to take .... ALL .... his night time meds last night , yep, all...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Double dose apixoban

Has anyone taken double their Apixoban dose by mistake? I think I just have and don’t know how long to wait for next one? Am I at risk of a bleed? Must get a...

Has anyone taken double their Apixoban dose by mistake? I think I just have and ...

foxglove1

•4 years ago

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Afib and L- Theanine

Hi I am in perm af and have started taking L-Theanine 200 mg an amino acid for anxiety. Has anyone else tried it? Has it helped or caused complications? Thanks

Hi I am in perm af and have started taking L-Theanine 200 mg an amino acid for ...

Kett123

•4 years ago

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Edoxaban and turmeric

I’m on edoxaban due to PE’s post op, can I take turmeric?

Maxthehugger

•4 years ago

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Alive Cor Kardia help!

Hi everyone, I’ve had my Kardia for about 8 months and today it has stopped working. If I place my fingers on the pads it just flashes between “great signal”...

Hi everyone, I’ve had my Kardia for about 8 months and today it has stopped wo...

Apple88

•4 years ago

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Bisoprolol Fumarate or Nebivolol to avoid ED

Nebivolol / Bisoprolol Fumarate. I’ve been on 5mg Bisoprolol Fumarate during the last 5 years or so. I started experiencing weak erections. I didn’t payed...

Nebivolol / Bisoprolol Fumarate. I’ve been on 5mg Bisoprolol Fumarate during the...

Nanirightnow

•4 years ago

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Pre admission tests

Some of you may remember that I’ve been stressing about getting my Covid test pre admission for my third ablation on Tuesday. I had my pre op assessment by...

Some of you may remember that I’ve been stressing about getting my Covid test pr...

ETFCfan

•4 years ago

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Apixaban

I have been on the above for seven years. Has anyone experienced long term muscle throbbing continuously. Doctors can’t sort me out.

I have been on the above for seven years. Has anyone experienced long term musc...

waterlady

•4 years ago

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Low resting HR

I've noticed a few people mention they have a low resting heart rate, as do I (50-54). Is this common among AF sufferers?

I've noticed a few people mention they have a low resting heart rate, as do I (5...

Stinky1953

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Help! Back in a fib again

I’ve been stable on 2.5 Bisoprolol twice a day but now back in Afib with heartbeat in 70s and 80s and struggling to sleep at night and tiredness. I am a carer...

I’ve been stable on 2.5 Bisoprolol twice a day but now back in Afib with heartbe...

Purpletulips

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Feedback

Hi All, After many years having palpitations I have finally been diagnosed with AF. In the last 4 weeks, I went to a&e twice due to severe episodes. I was put...

Hi All, After many years having palpitations I have finally been diagnosed with...

Hidden

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Apple 5 watch

Does anyone have experience with the Apple five watch and the ECG? I’m considering buying one they are very expensive so I’m wondering if it’s worth it? I’d...

Does anyone have experience with the Apple five watch and the ECG? I’m consideri...

Yourflowergirl

•4 years ago

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Rivaroxaban

Went for 6 weeks AF free and have now had 2 episodes within a week. Last week had PIP, 3 x 100mg Flecainide and 3 x 25 mg Metropolol over 24 hr period, no...

Went for 6 weeks AF free and have now had 2 episodes within a week. Last week ha...

Bhoyo

•4 years ago

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AliveCor Patient Survey

This survey is proposed to you by AF Association and has been initiated by the company AliveCor to better understand the perceptions around atrial...

This survey is proposed to you by AF Association and has been initiated by the c...

Sharonica-Admin

•4 years ago

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Side effects

Has anyone had fever as a side effect of the metoprolol or Eliquis. It is a side effect but not one of the more common ones. Side effects are on drugs.com....

Has anyone had fever as a side effect of the metoprolol or Eliquis. It is a side...

belindalore

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2020

Can ablation cause damage to the heart long term?

Good News Back in NSR!

Diltiazem, thumpy heartbeat and exercise, advice needed please.

Virtual Patients Day

Pacemakers

Ectopics and mild chest pain.

Electrolytes

AF after 6 months

Implant or Bridge

Car insurance

Food and ectopics

Metoprolol

Can anti histamine tablets trigger AF?

Thanks for advice

Different brands of bisoprolol

Who's a naughty boy then, a very naughty boy !

Double dose apixoban

Afib and L- Theanine

Edoxaban and turmeric

Alive Cor Kardia help!

Bisoprolol Fumarate or Nebivolol to avoid ED

Pre admission tests

Apixaban

Low resting HR

Help! Back in a fib again

Feedback

Apple 5 watch

Rivaroxaban

AliveCor Patient Survey

Side effects

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