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The blues..

Sorry I haven't been on forum much the past week but I've been not much good company. I've given myself a good slap and pointed chin up! Reason ,I'm still in...

Sorry I haven't been on forum much the past week but I've been not much good com...

wilsond

•4 years ago

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So fed up

Since the 02/06/2020 I have been in A Flutter my Gp has slung everything at it Bisoprasol my original meds from hospital gave me hives moved onto Nabivolol...

Since the 02/06/2020 I have been in A Flutter my Gp has slung everything at it B...

bigolbears

•4 years ago

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We Need Some Clear Instructions re Arrhythmia's

Time and again members of this forum are confused, as to when they should seek medical advice, when they feel that their heart is not beating correctly. All we...

Time and again members of this forum are confused, as to when they should seek m...

jeanjeannie50

•4 years ago

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Testosterone and AF

I posted a while back that recent research found a link between low testosterone and AF in men. I plucked up the courage to have the test and for a 50 year old...

I posted a while back that recent research found a link between low testosterone...

Japaholic

•4 years ago

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Does Xarelto cause an increase in heart rate?

My cardiologist switched my anticoagulant a week ago from Pradaxa to Xarelto. The day after I started, my heart rate increased from around 60-70 to 90-100....

My cardiologist switched my anticoagulant a week ago from Pradaxa to Xarelto. T...

JudyMarieC

•4 years ago

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Shall I go or shall I stay - usual A&E dilemma 💓

My AF has taken a turn for the worse lately - very twitchy heart and some long episodes. I woke up on Saturday and felt my heart ‘go’ as I sat up. I took my...

My AF has taken a turn for the worse lately - very twitchy heart and some long e...

Buffafly

•4 years ago

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AF with CVR?

I know what AF with RVR is, (rapid ventricular response) but I have recently seen the term Controlled Ventricular Response which is new to me. Can anyone tell...

I know what AF with RVR is, (rapid ventricular response) but I have recently see...

Buffafly

•4 years ago

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Cryoablation 2 Years on

Hi all, just giving you a quick update, this might be useful for anyone planning to have an ablation: 2 years ago today I had my first (and hopefully last)...

Hi all, just giving you a quick update, this might be useful for anyone planning...

djbgatekeeper

•4 years ago

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Mini maze

I planning on having a min maze procedure with Dr Randall Wolf in Houston, who pioneered this procedure. Has anyone had this procedure done and how did you...

I planning on having a min maze procedure with Dr Randall Wolf in Houston, who p...

Billrules

•4 years ago

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Anxiety

Does anyone use a natural supplement for anxiety that works? I don't care to try a prescription. I had severe reactions to Paxil years ago and Dr said not to...

Does anyone use a natural supplement for anxiety that works? I don't care to try...

belindalore

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Exercise and af

Hi I am currently trying to shift my lockdown weight but have found that exercise, stress and fatigue bring on AF. Is there anything exercise wise I could try...

Hi I am currently trying to shift my lockdown weight but have found that exercis...

dolly26

•4 years ago

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Bisoprolol

Hi I’m just wondering how much bisoprolol people take. I’m on 5mg on a night and 10 mg on a morning. Thanks 😁

Hi I’m just wondering how much bisoprolol people take. I’m on 5mg on a night an...

Mamble

•4 years ago

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How long after cardio version do you get Twinges of pain in chest?

I had a cardio version a month ago now and still get the odd sharp pain here and there I have felt quite anxious about it is this normal? Did anyone else...

I had a cardio version a month ago now and still get the odd sharp pain here and...

Kirsty4309

•4 years ago

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AV node ablation results

Have most people had good results with AV node ablation and pacemaker?

loou

•4 years ago

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Ablation 8 weeks on

So I hope it is not too self centred/boring to give an 8 weeks on update on my ablation Quick recap 10 July first ever ablation two weeks NSR and very gentle...

So I hope it is not too self centred/boring to give an 8 weeks on update on my a...

Sfhmgusa

•4 years ago

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Hone again from pm fitting

Well here I am back and pm fitted . I am sore and bruised but at least home to test .not sure yet if I feel well .my pm was set to 60 bpm but it’s going like...

Well here I am back and pm fitted . I am sore and bruised but at least home to t...

Betty57

•4 years ago

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Ablation Experiences

I have had PAF for 7 years and am now 65. Otherwise healthy with normal blood pressure, heart structurally sound and a low heart beat. I am on apaxiban 5mgx2 a...

I have had PAF for 7 years and am now 65. Otherwise healthy with normal blood pr...

Janey1955

•4 years ago

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New ESC Guidelines on AF

Very disappointed but not surprised. No serious coverage of vagal AF, other than saying disopyramide can help.

Very disappointed but not surprised. No serious coverage of vagal AF, other tha...

Cliff_G

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Itchy skin!

Hi all, Just a quickie! I tend to get itchy and I assume it’s as a result of one of the medications ( APIXABAN, statin, thiamine and Vitamin B.) Has anyone...

Hi all, Just a quickie! I tend to get itchy and I assume it’s as a result of on...

Mark_tourguide

•4 years ago

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Flecainide as PIP question

Recently I had a pacemaker implanted. . Prior to that I was unable to tolerate taking flecainide. A couple of weeks ago when I saw my cardio he said that I...

Recently I had a pacemaker implanted. . Prior to that I was unable to tolerate ...

Tux18

•4 years ago

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Bi Laterel PE - in Hospital - Now home.

Just last week was in hospital 2 days for another bi lateral PE (both Lungs had blood clots - deadly serious) but never suffered a moment of AFib which shows...

Just last week was in hospital 2 days for another bi lateral PE (both Lungs had ...

RiderontheStorm

•4 years ago

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Just over 7 months post ablation

Woke up this morning to find I had an unwelcome visitor! Didn’t feel great so got my Kardia out and I was in AF! It lasted for about two and a half hours and...

Woke up this morning to find I had an unwelcome visitor! Didn’t feel great so g...

jobristol

•4 years ago

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Seven Quick Thoughts on the New European AF Guidelines John Mandrola, MD

This article may be of interest ;...

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•4 years ago

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Scary squiggles on Kardia mobile ecg

Got a fright when took ecg this afternoon. It was unclassified . There were a lot of up and downs very tightly together but I wasn’t feeling/hearing any...

Got a fright when took ecg this afternoon. It was unclassified . There were a l...

Peony4575

•4 years ago

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Update on ablation number three

I went into St Bartholomews for ablation number three on Tuesday. Everything was very efficient and I felt very safe in what was a COVID free hospital, I was...

I went into St Bartholomews for ablation number three on Tuesday. Everything was...

ETFCfan

•4 years ago

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Stomach issues with warfarin

I take 12.5 mg of warfarin to maintain therapeutic range. My stomach is always bloated. Anyone with same issues? Any suggestions?

I take 12.5 mg of warfarin to maintain therapeutic range. My stomach is always b...

Afib20

•4 years ago

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European society of Cardiologist conference AFib 2020 output

I hope this works. Cut and paste the link below into your browser. Recent Society conference output documents. Featuring new AF science including for...

I hope this works. Cut and paste the link below into your browser. Recent Societ...

Tryfan

•4 years ago

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Colonoscopy with AF and ICD?

I've had several colonoscopies with AF and sedation, with no problems at all. But now - I have an ICD. Is an EP by protocol required to be present to switch it...

I've had several colonoscopies with AF and sedation, with no problems at all. Bu...

Overweight11

•4 years ago

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Anticoagulant Uptake in US

I have noticed that the Anticogulants seem to be much less used in the US for those with AF than in Europe, despite the evidence showing their efficacy of...

I have noticed that the Anticogulants seem to be much less used in the US for th...

CDreamer

•4 years ago

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Putting off the anticoagulants

I have my prescription but have not been able to take the anticoagulants. I have a chas score 2 (simply - female and 71). My last AF episode was over a month...

I have my prescription but have not been able to take the anticoagulants. I have...

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•4 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2020

The blues..

So fed up

We Need Some Clear Instructions re Arrhythmia's

Testosterone and AF

Does Xarelto cause an increase in heart rate?

Shall I go or shall I stay - usual A&E dilemma 💓

AF with CVR?

Cryoablation 2 Years on

Mini maze

Anxiety

Exercise and af

Bisoprolol

How long after cardio version do you get Twinges of pain in chest?

AV node ablation results

Ablation 8 weeks on

Hone again from pm fitting

Ablation Experiences

New ESC Guidelines on AF

Itchy skin!

Flecainide as PIP question

Bi Laterel PE - in Hospital - Now home.

Just over 7 months post ablation

Seven Quick Thoughts on the New European AF Guidelines John Mandrola, MD

Scary squiggles on Kardia mobile ecg

Update on ablation number three

Stomach issues with warfarin

European society of Cardiologist conference AFib 2020 output

Colonoscopy with AF and ICD?

Anticoagulant Uptake in US

Putting off the anticoagulants

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