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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Are you interested in helping women with arrhythmias?

We are lending our support to develop a research project helping women with arrhythmia’s (heart rhythm disorders) to reflect upon their experiences and create...

We are lending our support to develop a research project helping women with arrh...

Sharonica-Admin

•4 years ago

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Warfarin increase to 9mg - daily

My mother's warfarin has been increased to 7.5mg & 9mg daily (alternate days in dosage). She is concerned that the dosage has increased. Would you recommend...

My mother's warfarin has been increased to 7.5mg & 9mg daily (alternate days in ...

Tezzer1

•4 years ago

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Ablation failure? 1 year on

Hi all, I had an ablation at the start of September 2019 through my works BUPA cover after a number of years dealing with AF through medication. I came off my...

Hi all, I had an ablation at the start of September 2019 through my works BUPA c...

Rossdkemp

•4 years ago

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PACs/Skipped beats post ablation

Hi, I've just had an ablation for ectopics/PACs about 6 weeks ago. Was told that the procedure went well. However, 6 weeks into recovery, ive been getting...

Hi, I've just had an ablation for ectopics/PACs about 6 weeks ago. Was told that...

moodyticker

•4 years ago

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Has anyone had a cataract op while in PAF?

A month or so ago I had a pre op appointment for my cataracts (been waiting a year 😢). I was very excited until I was told that yes, sight very poor, both...

A month or so ago I had a pre op appointment for my cataracts (been waiting a ye...

Buffafly

•4 years ago

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USA Afib Info Site may be of interest to all

This is the site I found in the USA that I think may be of interest to all. The gentleman who hosts the site Steve Ryan is extremely accessible. I emailed...

This is the site I found in the USA that I think may be of interest to all. The...

Newtoit

•4 years ago

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Vagus nerve article

Just read a good article about the vagus nerve. Look up Uplift Connection. 12 ways to stimulate the vagus nerve. The article is written so anyone can...

Just read a good article about the vagus nerve. Look up Uplift Connection. 12 wa...

belindalore

•4 years ago

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UPDATE on EP visit

Thanks to all who replied to my too late for ablation question. Saw the EP on Thursday and he was very optimistic that I have an 80% chance of a better life...

Thanks to all who replied to my too late for ablation question. Saw the EP on T...

PamJN

•4 years ago

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Flecadine and weight gain

Does this medication cause weight gain? I have read on Google does but I wanted to hear it from you. I had a catheter ablation in July and started taking...

Does this medication cause weight gain? I have read on Google does but I wanted ...

Yourflowergirl

•4 years ago

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Ablation Age Limit ?

Hi I had my first ablation on November 5th in the Essex Cardiac Centre, after two failed cardioversions in 2019. The EP took me by surprise before the...

Hi I had my first ablation on November 5th in the Essex Cardiac Centre, after tw...

Yachtsman

•4 years ago

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Cryo Ablation next week

Date for ablation - next week - scared witless - hate cold and pain - have had quite a lot of the latter - dread it.

Date for ablation - next week - scared witless - hate cold and pain - have had q...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Will Daily Dose Flecainide help to terminate an episode that starts up anyway?

I've just started 4 days ago on 50mg x 2 per day after finding that PIP didn't really work for me. First 4 days were very good with 0 episodes, but then last...

I've just started 4 days ago on 50mg x 2 per day after finding that PIP didn't r...

BigArnie

•4 years ago

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Sudden episode of fast a.fib

Hello all. My Daughter was ill and her breathing was terrible. She sounded like she had a bit of a stridor. I Ran upstairs. My Heart went crazy and didn't...

Hello all. My Daughter was ill and her breathing was terrible. She sounded like ...

jd_fatboy

•4 years ago

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Ablation completed

Hi all. Sorry I haven’t written sooner but my iPad broke! Disaster! Anyway trying out my new one as we speak. Well ablation carried out Thursday. The...

Hi all. Sorry I haven’t written sooner but my iPad broke! Disaster! Anyway tryin...

Equish

•4 years ago

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Multaq

Anyone taking Multaq? I started it a few days ago and am wondering if the initial side effects tapered off after it got in your system.

Anyone taking Multaq? I started it a few days ago and am wondering if the initia...

dh1120

•4 years ago

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Will this tiredness ever go

I was diagnosed par AFib in April this year and given apixiban and Bisoprolol. After taking these I became quite weak and tired all the time. Eventually I...

I was diagnosed par AFib in April this year and given apixiban and Bisoprolol. ...

Byke

•4 years ago

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Exercise stress test with echo

Hi, just had my phone appointment and scheduled for this test.Has anyone any experience with this test, and how useful it is for revealing microvascular...

Hi, just had my phone appointment and scheduled for this test.Has anyone any ex...

Goldenheart

•4 years ago

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Alcohol free beer

Can zero alcohol beer trigger AF .I am back in sinus rhythm after cardioversion.I have up drinking but still like the taste of a nice beer and to be honest...

Can zero alcohol beer trigger AF .I am back in sinus rhythm after cardioversion....

Timpsonboy

•4 years ago

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CT Scan dye

I’ve got a CT scan tomorrow morning and just wondered if anyone had experienced if the dye that gets injected into you causes afib at all please

I’ve got a CT scan tomorrow morning and just wondered if anyone had experienced ...

Profound15

•4 years ago

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Breathlessness

I had my ablation on Friday and it seemed to go well. My Apple Watch says I’m in sinus rbythm but I’m having palpitations and breathlessness. Is this usual?...

I had my ablation on Friday and it seemed to go well. My Apple Watch says I’m i...

maria68

•4 years ago

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Confused again, nervous & scared

My heart tripped out tonight (Nov 8) at 9 o'clock while I was relaxing watching the TV. It's still tripping. My Kardia reading says it's steady but fast at...

My heart tripped out tonight (Nov 8) at 9 o'clock while I was relaxing watching ...

Doggiemomma

•4 years ago

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AF kicks off at at night

Hi all, I’m on 50 mg flec am and 100 mg flec in the evening and take 2.5 mg bisoprolol am as well. I’m still getting breakouts of AF at night and the EP...

Hi all, I’m on 50 mg flec am and 100 mg flec in the evening and take 2.5 mg biso...

Reena09

•4 years ago

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Pulse quite unstable at rest .

Even though l follow posts on here regularly l havent posted for a while. Just lately even though l dont become breathless when brisk walking , cross training...

Even though l follow posts on here regularly l havent posted for a while. Just ...

hywell

•4 years ago

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Can’t remember if I’ve taken my beta blocker....advice welcome

Hi, I’m 45 and I have P-Afib. Only two episodes from caffeine in 18 months. I take a low dose (2.5mg) of Bisoprolol each morning. I cannot remember if I took...

Hi, I’m 45 and I have P-Afib. Only two episodes from caffeine in 18 months. I t...

Julia7

•4 years ago

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Breathless three weeks after ablation

I feel much better already after three weeks but have noticed that I still get out of breath quickly. Better than it was before the ablation but still...

I feel much better already after three weeks but have noticed that I still get o...

PennyMary

•4 years ago

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Bike crash

Me again. So I've been suddenly getting tachycardia 5.5 months post ablation. I assumed it was due to amiadarone leaving the system, but could it have been...

Me again. So I've been suddenly getting tachycardia 5.5 months post ablation. I ...

Jajarunner

•4 years ago

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Is physical exercise a trigger for your afib?

I've been experiencing afib for two years. I'm trying to find some triggers to try to control it a little. In my case exercise seems to be one of the...

I've been experiencing afib for two years. I'm trying to find some triggers to ...

calicles

•4 years ago

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Another cardioversion!

Hello everyone hope you are all keeping safe. Just wanted to have a little vent. As I have said I previous posts now waiting for another ablation after having...

Hello everyone hope you are all keeping safe. Just wanted to have a little vent....

Ochg

•4 years ago

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Alcohol

I have had PAF for about six years it started after drinking alcohol. For a long time sometimes I could drink and it didn’t set it off and occasionally I got...

I have had PAF for about six years it started after drinking alcohol. For a long...

Janey1955

•4 years ago

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Ablation fears - update

Thanks to all you kind people for your thoughts and support. I had a call from my local cardiologist yesterday who said I am the ideal candidate for this as I...

Thanks to all you kind people for your thoughts and support. I had a call from m...

Diamondcat

•4 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2020

Are you interested in helping women with arrhythmias?

Warfarin increase to 9mg - daily

Ablation failure? 1 year on

PACs/Skipped beats post ablation

Has anyone had a cataract op while in PAF?

USA Afib Info Site may be of interest to all

Vagus nerve article

UPDATE on EP visit

Flecadine and weight gain

Ablation Age Limit ?

Cryo Ablation next week

Will Daily Dose Flecainide help to terminate an episode that starts up anyway?

Sudden episode of fast a.fib

Ablation completed

Multaq

Will this tiredness ever go

Exercise stress test with echo

Alcohol free beer

CT Scan dye

Breathlessness

Confused again, nervous & scared

AF kicks off at at night

Pulse quite unstable at rest .

Can’t remember if I’ve taken my beta blocker....advice welcome

Breathless three weeks after ablation

Bike crash

Is physical exercise a trigger for your afib?

Another cardioversion!

Alcohol

Ablation fears - update

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