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Do you have to be the perfect weight to have an ablation?

I have PAF and have had for about three years. Incidences increased and I consulted my specialist. After giving me a heart monitor for 2 weeks he is now...

I have PAF and have had for about three years. Incidences increased and I consu...

katiefforde

•4 years ago

22 Replies

High blood pressure and ectopics

Is there any association between ectopics (PACs/PVCs) and high blood pressure? I noticed my blood pressure spiking on a few occasions when I was getting...

Is there any association between ectopics (PACs/PVCs) and high blood pressure? I...

Annie2609

•4 years ago

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Things to do to hopefully stave off having an ablation?

I want to avoid ablation for as long as I can, not the least which is that often, it's not a "one and done" thing. After this last episode of SVT‘s, my EP...

I want to avoid ablation for as long as I can, not the least which is that often...

Doggiemomma

•4 years ago

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Kardia

Hi All. Just wondering if the Kardia unit is any benefit if you are in permanent Afib or is it more of value to someone with paroxysmal or intermittent...

Hi All. Just wondering if the Kardia unit is any benefit if you are in permanent...

dindy

•4 years ago

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AF end of event after 8 weeks

I’ve had af event since July 10 so suspected I had gone from paroxysmal to persistent af as often happens. After trying extra 100 mg flecanaide as pip no...

I’ve had af event since July 10 so suspected I had gone from paroxysmal to persi...

Mawes

•4 years ago

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Magnesium which is best

Hi there, Doctor has just sent me this message. Rivaroxaban May decrease the excretion rate of magnesium carbonate which could result in a higher serum level....

Hi there, Doctor has just sent me this message. Rivaroxaban May decrease the exc...

jillybeanposh

•4 years ago

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Pulsed Field Ablation for Persistent

Pulsed Field Ablation is one of the latest, if not the latest, advancement in ablation technique. Previously limited to the pulmonary veins, there now has...

Pulsed Field Ablation is one of the latest, if not the latest, advancement in ab...

cuore

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Flecainide eventually produces SVT or flutter?

My cardiologist said very casually on my last annual check-up visit, when I told him I got 2/3 times a week a 3 second or so flutter like feeling rather than...

My cardiologist said very casually on my last annual check-up visit, when I tol...

secondtry

•4 years ago

27 Replies

rs2200733 single nucleotide variant

There is some progress being made in understanding the genetics of AF: https://www.practiceupdate.com/C/105832/56?elsca1=emc_enews_topic-alert

There is some progress being made in understanding the genetics of AF: https://w...

cuore

•4 years ago

6 Replies

AF and Colonoscopy Sedation

Hi I have paroxysmal AF and I am due to have a colonoscopy but concerned as the information from the hospital says the sedation can cause irregular heart...

Hi I have paroxysmal AF and I am due to have a colonoscopy but concerned as the ...

5195

•4 years ago

30 Replies

AF and sexuality

I have AF and had an ablation in Hamburg 2 years ago . I am taking bisoprolol 5 mg once and Flecaine 100 twice a day and no AF since 6 months (if i lower...

I have AF and had an ablation in Hamburg 2 years ago . I am taking bisoprolol 5 ...

erolkohen

•4 years ago

2 Replies

New to this group.

Hi I’m in permanent atrial fibrillation and have been since April. 😢

Mamble

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Chest X Ray

Has anyone else been told they have an enlarged heart due to AF? This has been found on s chest x Ray

Has anyone else been told they have an enlarged heart due to AF? This has been f...

Glad80

•4 years ago

5 Replies

AF. - heart disease ?

I have got involved on another forum where there is a dispute over whether AF is a heart disease or not. I say it is an electrical fault rather than a disease...

I have got involved on another forum where there is a dispute over whether AF is...

Alan1947

•4 years ago

21 Replies

PAF FLECAINIDE AND SHAKING

Hi everyone, I have PAF which was diagnosed in 2010 and has been managed relatively well over the years with firstly ATENOLOL for a number of years then...

Hi everyone, I have PAF which was diagnosed in 2010 and has been managed relativ...

Toucy

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Kardiamobile 6L

I am thinking of getting one of these to replace the older single lead version. Does anyone know what the advantages of this device are compared with the...

I am thinking of getting one of these to replace the older single lead version. ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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To those of you who have read the book and ate the pie. 3 months post cryo ablation advice. Palpations !!

Dear all. As always ask this forum to see what others have gone through and perhaps some pointers/reassurance. I had my cryo for paf 3 months ago. Glad to say...

Dear all. As always ask this forum to see what others have gone through and perh...

7164

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Hair Analysis Results

Not sure if i mentioned it but i went for a Hair Analysis test to see what my body lacking here are the results

Not sure if i mentioned it but i went for a Hair Analysis test to see what my bo...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

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Help!! Update on the update...!!

So I've just seen the registrar who assisted with my ablation. Apparently it is 'very complicated in there' with multiple firing points for my AF and...

So I've just seen the registrar who assisted with my ablation. Apparently it is ...

FizzioGirl

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Living with AF?

Hello all! This seems like a great forum! All new to me and at 57 am recovering from a cerebellum stroke and waiting to see cardiologist at end of September. I...

Hello all! This seems like a great forum! All new to me and at 57 am recovering ...

Mark_tourguide

•4 years ago

10 Replies

NEW IDEAS

How do you people out there take magnesium. Is tablet form the best? If so what make? Also does any one have CBT for anxiety from AF? X

How do you people out there take magnesium. Is tablet form the best? If so what ...

jillybeanposh

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Pacemaker

Hi All Has anyone out there had pace and ablate, but now all the time when I walk uphill I get this pain in my chest. Sometimes it seems to go up into my jaw...

Hi All Has anyone out there had pace and ablate, but now all the time when I wa...

Eastwick

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Can be calculated ventricular rate from following data?

I googled on difference between heart rate and ventricular rate and how it can be calculated. On the copy of ecg performed yesterday at cadiologists clinic I...

I googled on difference between heart rate and ventricular rate and how it can b...

Arveno

•4 years ago

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Help!! Update....

Well I went ahead with second ablation in the end! Thank you so much to those who were able to give advice. It really helped me make my decision. I'm sure the...

Well I went ahead with second ablation in the end! Thank you so much to those wh...

FizzioGirl

•4 years ago

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Well that explains a lot.

From time to time I suggest to people that they use the search box top right or look under pinned posts only to be told that these do not appear on their...

From time to time I suggest to people that they use the search box top right or ...

BobD

Volunteer•4 years ago

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Results of my 7-day holter monitor

Hi all Got my results through Does this mean no further investigation? Didn’t even tell me if they are discharging me or what next

Hi all Got my results through Does this mean no further investigation? Didn’...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

28 Replies

I’m new here

I’ve just been diagnosed with AF last month, although I’ve had it for about a year, but had no idea what it was. What I’d like to know is this :- can anybody...

I’ve just been diagnosed with AF last month, although I’ve had it for about a ye...

Cha275rL

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Stopping anti coag before a biopsy and dental treatment

Hi has anyone had to have a liver biopsy and how long before did you have to stop your anti coag I'm on apixiban also for tooth extraction as I've had a run...

Hi has anyone had to have a liver biopsy and how long before did you have to sto...

Ticktoc

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Alphabet soup

I am fairly new here and come everyday but rarely post. I am new to all of this and not a confirmed Afibber yet. Fairly certain however. I am grateful for...

I am fairly new here and come everyday but rarely post. I am new to all of this...

ijregner

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Private cardiologist v NHS

Just had a thought (wow!). Many of you probably know this already BUT following on from the earlier criticism of the NHS and not being able to chose to see a...

Just had a thought (wow!). Many of you probably know this already BUT following...

Jajarunner

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2020

Do you have to be the perfect weight to have an ablation?

High blood pressure and ectopics

Things to do to hopefully stave off having an ablation?

Kardia

AF end of event after 8 weeks

Magnesium which is best

Pulsed Field Ablation for Persistent

Flecainide eventually produces SVT or flutter?

rs2200733 single nucleotide variant

AF and Colonoscopy Sedation

AF and sexuality

New to this group.

Chest X Ray

AF. - heart disease ?

PAF FLECAINIDE AND SHAKING

Kardiamobile 6L

To those of you who have read the book and ate the pie. 3 months post cryo ablation advice. Palpations !!

Hair Analysis Results

Help!! Update on the update...!!

Living with AF?

NEW IDEAS

Pacemaker

Can be calculated ventricular rate from following data?

Help!! Update....

Well that explains a lot.

Results of my 7-day holter monitor

I’m new here

Stopping anti coag before a biopsy and dental treatment

Alphabet soup

Private cardiologist v NHS

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