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Are beta blockers still regarded as (always) bad for Vagal Afib?

So, I am 10 days or so into daily Flecainide medication for the first time after 16 months of PIP and it has been a rollercoaster to say they least. 4 clear...

So, I am 10 days or so into daily Flecainide medication for the first time after...

BigArnie

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Stress

My job is quite stressful. Do you find stress affects AF?

Fun20

•4 years ago

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metoprolol and anxiety

Hi all, I recently started metoprolol for tachycardia and pvcs, it helps tremendously with this but my anxiety has seem to have gotten worse. Don't think it...

Hi all, I recently started metoprolol for tachycardia and pvcs, it helps tremen...

stephanxiety

•4 years ago

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COVID 19 and AFIB

You may be interested in this from WebMD regarding COVID 19 and AFIB...

KMRobbo

•4 years ago

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Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia

Does anyone know anyone or had this condition can anyone tell me a bit more about it?

Does anyone know anyone or had this condition can anyone tell me a bit more abou...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

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Watchman device is now available in Newcastle and nine other hospitals.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/11575062.stroke-prevention-treatment-trialled-region/ A NORTH-EAST hospital is one of 10 centres in the UK which will...

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/11575062.stroke-prevention-treatment-tria...

seasider18

•4 years ago

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Hi Folks,has anyone been taken off Flecanide and put on Sotalol and or Amiodarone? I have read some bad press on Both.

Flecanide compared to Sotalol or Amiodarone grateful for any pointers.

Oscal

•4 years ago

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All is clear now - AA - STARS - AFA thanks to Trudie Lobban

I went to look at the stuff from Patients Day and was confused about the three different organisations there. I emailed Trudie and this is the lovely reply she...

I went to look at the stuff from Patients Day and was confused about the three d...

Afbiff

•4 years ago

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Hello

Hi I just joined this community yesterday. I have recently been diagnosed with AF and would appreciate any advice as I am feeling a bit overwhelmed at the...

Hi I just joined this community yesterday. I have recently been diagnosed w...

Fun20

•4 years ago

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Afib in the evening

Hi All, I’m new here and don’t know much about Afib but could do with some help. I had a heart attack in March this year and 1 stent fitted which has been...

Hi All, I’m new here and don’t know much about Afib but could do with some help....

Changeling43

•4 years ago

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A man who has an interesting take on curing his Afib naturally

For those who may not have heard or read anything about this man, a link to a man Steve Carr from Australia who cured his afib by diet and one supplement....

For those who may not have heard or read anything about this man, a link to a ma...

Newtoit

•4 years ago

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Afib and pacemaker

What do you think of pacemaker and paf. I've had 3 ablation and am back in hospital with afib (last abl was 29th July) ep is talking about pacemaker I'm not...

What do you think of pacemaker and paf. I've had 3 ablation and am back in hospi...

C66t

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Wet Macular Degeneration

I have just started treatment and was wondering if the wavy lines I am getting a permanent feature of this complaint please.?

I have just started treatment and was wondering if the wavy lines I am getting a...

Nefat

•4 years ago

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Bone Hormone A Potential New Treatment?

Calcitonin, a hormone produced by the heart that helps regulate bone mass could be a treatment for people with AF. "Until recently, the hormone calcitonin was...

Calcitonin, a hormone produced by the heart that helps regulate bone mass could ...

Barny12

•4 years ago

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Anyone else been microchipped with a loop recorder ECG ?

I had mine fitted last Saturday. Just healed over, with one stitch, after they injected it in to my chest. Getting used to the idea of it slowly.... It sends...

I had mine fitted last Saturday. Just healed over, with one stitch, after they i...

Turquoise19

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Just asking

Is it too early to put the sprouts on?

BobD

Volunteer•4 years ago

43 Replies

Stent Fitted LAD Blocked + Atrial Flutter Diagnosed

Hi all - this is a copy of a post I put onto the BHF site a few days ago but haven't received a response so far. The emphasis so far is very much about the...

Hi all - this is a copy of a post I put onto the BHF site a few days ago but hav...

Lagun68

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Decisions and way forward?

Hi All Could you give me some of your sage advice/opinions please. I saw my cardiologist at the end of Spetember at my local hospital and he told me I was not...

Hi All Could you give me some of your sage advice/opinions please. I saw my card...

Silvasava

•4 years ago

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Can ectopics/skipped beats get worse before getting better after an ablation?

6 weeks to the day since my ablation for ectopic PACs. Been getting random ectopics here and there post ablation, especially during veryyyy light exercise. I...

6 weeks to the day since my ablation for ectopic PACs. Been getting random ectop...

moodyticker

•4 years ago

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Permanent AF

I have had AF I believe for several years but was only diagnosed a couple of years ago last year my AF became permanent I am on bisoprolol ramipril and...

I have had AF I believe for several years but was only diagnosed a couple of yea...

Eastmids

•4 years ago

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Asking results and opinions of people who have had sternal maze procedure.

Have appt scheduled for Dec15th, for sternal maze surgery; can’t have mini maze because of weight—- just asking for any reviews fro people who have had this...

Have appt scheduled for Dec15th, for sternal maze surgery; can’t have mini maze...

loou

•4 years ago

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QTc

My EP's report after my recent Ecg mentions QTc which I have never seen before. Mine is 467. Dr. Google says 451-470 is at risk of sudden cardiac death. Not...

My EP's report after my recent Ecg mentions QTc which I have never seen before. ...

Barb1

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Increasing frequency

Woke up today in AFib, third episode since the end of August. Discovered while under general anaesthetic in February then nothing until mid August. I am on...

Woke up today in AFib, third episode since the end of August. Discovered while u...

oceangoing

•4 years ago

13 Replies

On and Off AFib

Is it possible to be in "on and off" AF symptoms for a week? Or is it something else...any comment very much appreciated

Is it possible to be in "on and off" AF symptoms for a week? Or is it something...

queseyo

•4 years ago

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It seems to me that most people here have had one or multiple Ablations of one type or another.

I have had PAF and Flutters now for over one year. I'm 71 years old and my Cardiologists have never recommended a CardioVersion or Ablation of any type here in...

I have had PAF and Flutters now for over one year. I'm 71 years old and my Cardi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

73 Replies

More episodes in first week of daily Flecainide?

I was diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation 16 months ago and have been using a PIP Flecainide approach. As my episodes were starting to get more...

I was diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation 16 months ago and have been ...

BigArnie

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Positive Posting?

It's Thursday. It's sunny in the UK. It's an autumn day. We might be in lockdown 2.0, we might have AF and we might be distant from loved ones. BUT - give us...

It's Thursday. It's sunny in the UK. It's an autumn day. We might be in lockdown...

jedimasterlincoln

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Vibration

Morning all. I’m a 31 year old otherwise healthy male. I’m taking verapamil 40mg twice a day for my AFIB. Have any of you guys experienced vibrating or...

Morning all. I’m a 31 year old otherwise healthy male. I’m taking verapamil 4...

Asherleymoco

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Weight loss

Hi all, new here.. my cardiologist is adamant that weight loss with take away my need for ablation.. I have to lose 14 stone, I've 3 gone so another maggoty...

Hi all, new here.. my cardiologist is adamant that weight loss with take away my...

Mistymoo75

•4 years ago

30 Replies

PAF suddenly much more frequent

I take sotalol and apixiban for my PAF and had moderate 3 day episodes about twice a year for 3 years. This last 6 months the frequency has increased and I...

I take sotalol and apixiban for my PAF and had moderate 3 day episodes about twi...

shorttail

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2020

Are beta blockers still regarded as (always) bad for Vagal Afib?

Stress

metoprolol and anxiety

COVID 19 and AFIB

Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia

Watchman device is now available in Newcastle and nine other hospitals.

Hi Folks,has anyone been taken off Flecanide and put on Sotalol and or Amiodarone? I have read some bad press on Both.

All is clear now - AA - STARS - AFA thanks to Trudie Lobban

Hello

Afib in the evening

A man who has an interesting take on curing his Afib naturally

Afib and pacemaker

Wet Macular Degeneration

Bone Hormone A Potential New Treatment?

Anyone else been microchipped with a loop recorder ECG ?

Just asking

Stent Fitted LAD Blocked + Atrial Flutter Diagnosed

Decisions and way forward?

Can ectopics/skipped beats get worse before getting better after an ablation?

Permanent AF

Asking results and opinions of people who have had sternal maze procedure.

QTc

Increasing frequency

On and Off AFib

It seems to me that most people here have had one or multiple Ablations of one type or another.

More episodes in first week of daily Flecainide?

Positive Posting?

Vibration

Weight loss

PAF suddenly much more frequent

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