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Permanent AF

Hi I was diagnosed with permanent AF a year ago and put on Apaxibin and Bisoprolol by my GP. I had an echocardiogram in June and never heard from anyone re...

Hi I was diagnosed with permanent AF a year ago and put on Apaxibin and Bisoprol...

Suzie111

•3 years ago

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Cryoablation or Drug Therapy for initial Treatment of atrial fibrillation.

The New England journal of Medicine in its January 28th 2021 edition has published an excellent paper on Cryoablation or drug therapy for initial treatment of...

The New England journal of Medicine in its January 28th 2021 edition has publish...

Elephantlydia

•3 years ago

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Positive covid test with AF

Hi all, this is my first post. I have had AF since June after keeping myself fit & healthy. It was such a shock & I found myself very anxious. I had a...

Hi all, this is my first post. I have had AF since June after keeping myself fit...

19591959

•3 years ago

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Verapamil thyroid

Does anybody know if verapamil can cause thyroid cysts. I know that some ccb’s can. Thanks in advance

Does anybody know if verapamil can cause thyroid cysts. I know that some ccb’s c...

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•3 years ago

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What are the general effects of AF?

I have developed AF as a result of surgery to correct other issues with my heart (Aorta rebuilt/ replaced whilst sparring the valve). My surgeon has explained...

I have developed AF as a result of surgery to correct other issues with my heart...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Sedation or General Anaesthetic?

When undergoing an AF ablation is it better to be merely sedated or have a general anaesthetic? Depending on which I elect for, is there any affect on the...

When undergoing an AF ablation is it better to be merely sedated or have a gener...

Cleopatra170710

•3 years ago

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My Heart Hurts

Just wondering about other peoples experience... I had my second Radiofrequency Ablation three months ago, which I think has helped a bit with the number and...

Just wondering about other peoples experience... I had my second Radiofrequency ...

Challiefan

•3 years ago

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Aplidin

An article from the journal, "Science", reported the drug Aplidin was effective in fighting coronavirus in lab mice. It's a drug used to treat cancer. It's...

An article from the journal, "Science", reported the drug Aplidin was effective ...

belindalore

•3 years ago

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Cardeoversion

Hello 👋 My husband is due to have his first cardeoversion next month. We have been waiting many many months to get his thyroid under control and then the...

Hello 👋 My husband is due to have his first cardeoversion next month. We have ...

Spudly22

•3 years ago

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Anybody found the Paleo Keto diet help/exacerbates their af?

I've had a treatment plan from a doctor for my ME, which involves the PK diet, and I wanted to see whether anybody had any experience of this? Did it affect...

I've had a treatment plan from a doctor for my ME, which involves the PK diet, a...

DaveT81

•3 years ago

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Excercise induced AF and Ectopic beats

Hi , I'm new here, I'm 56 and I've been diagnosed with excercise induced AF picked up on a stress test. I'm pretty head mashed tbh as excercise and competing...

Hi , I'm new here, I'm 56 and I've been diagnosed with excercise induced AF pick...

Simoni

•3 years ago

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This is not me!!!

have persistant af for almost 2 years now....lately my joints are soo painful...cannot hardly walk when first standing after sitting any length of...

have persistant af for almost 2 years now....lately my joints are soo painful......

4583

•3 years ago

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My experience of living with Permanent Atrial Fibrillation: a piece of cake

After a failed second ablation, my EP said he couldn’t do anything more unless pace and ablate became necessary in the future. His colleague, recently...

After a failed second ablation, my EP said he couldn’t do anything more unless p...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Silent Brain Infarcts Found in 3% of AFib Patients, Tied to Cognitive Decline

Article to share - https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/930296?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=317345AT&impID=2378820&faf=1

Article to share - https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/930296?src=wnl_edit_tp...

ling

•3 years ago

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Hydroxyzine and the heart

Hi everyone! In regards to my last post - I ended up going to the ER. I’ve been having a severe allergic reaction to something in my house and I can’t figure...

Hi everyone! In regards to my last post - I ended up going to the ER. I’ve been ...

Dogluvr95

•3 years ago

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Sudden spike in blood pressure

I checked my blood pressure at about 2200 on Monday and found that it had increased from about 120/71 on Sunday to 178/91. I’ve had stressful couple of days,...

I checked my blood pressure at about 2200 on Monday and found that it had increa...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Pacemaker

Just had a pacemaker done today . Due to bradacardia. There were issues with getting it done due to finding vain at collar bone .and then lead would not go by...

Just had a pacemaker done today . Due to bradacardia. There were issues with get...

Truckerclark

•3 years ago

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Laser Ablation for Afib?

Hi guys! Wishing you all Happy New Year! I have a short question. Has anyone undergo Laser Ablation for their Afib? If yes, please share your experience....

Hi guys! Wishing you all Happy New Year! I have a short question. Has anyone un...

Ruza2020

•3 years ago

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PAF - Ablate or Medicate?

Hi all. I've been poking around the site for about a year with a couple comments and a post or two. I find I'm at a fork in the road with my AF journey and...

Hi all. I've been poking around the site for about a year with a couple comment...

Bennera513

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Atrial Flutter.

Hi everyone I'm new on here and so pleased I have found this group. An ecg on Wed showed atrial flutter and I'm very anxious about it . I have been prescribed...

Hi everyone I'm new on here and so pleased I have found this group. An ecg on We...

ETHEL103

•3 years ago

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Rivaroxaban

Hello all you lovely Affibbers out there. Because of a few bleeds my husband as has recently. His cardiologist has suggested reducing his Rivaroxaban from...

Hello all you lovely Affibbers out there. Because of a few bleeds my husband as...

netie54

•3 years ago

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Edoxoban. Hair loss

I have been taking Apixaban and it has caused massive hair loss I wonder if Edoxoban is any better

I have been taking Apixaban and it has caused massive hair loss I wonder if Edox...

trixie100

•3 years ago

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Weird heart beat like it will stall!!!!!

Can anyone shed any light on this, please. I'm getting spells where my heart goes really slow, then sort of 'stalls' as if it going to stop and then goes back...

Can anyone shed any light on this, please. I'm getting spells where my heart goe...

Jajarunner

•3 years ago

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PVC natural treatment?

Have any of you had good luck treating PVC with taurine? Or any other natural supplements? Or methods?

Have any of you had good luck treating PVC with taurine? Or any other natural su...

Niki_

•3 years ago

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Doing ok

I am 77 had successful cardioversion 8 months ago and have remained in sinus rhythm ever since and feeling ok except I have developed cold sweats at night as...

I am 77 had successful cardioversion 8 months ago and have remained in sinus rhy...

Spinbiker

•3 years ago

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Date for Ablation

Assuming the Covid test comes back negative I will be having an ablation for flutter on Wednesday of this week. I’m looking forward to having it done but I’m...

Assuming the Covid test comes back negative I will be having an ablation for flu...

spinningjenny

•3 years ago

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EXISTING APPROVED CHEAP DRUG, CLINICAL TRIAL shows promising help against COVID

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/covid-19-research-heart-institute-1.5885347?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar Colchicine...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/covid-19-research-heart-institute-1.5885...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Had my Covid vaccination today! Felt like Hancock in the Blood Donor!

I asked if I got a badge..... if anyone on here remembers Hancock’s Half Hour! I got one! I had the Oxford one btw. 🇬🇧

I asked if I got a badge..... if anyone on here remembers Hancock’s Half Hour! ...

LordGabriel

•3 years ago

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Preserved LV Systolic function

Does anyone know what this is? This was on a letter as diagnosis from cardiologist to my GP in addition to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation but was never...

Does anyone know what this is? This was on a letter as diagnosis from cardio...

Clarrie

•3 years ago

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Vacinne.

I'm taking Warfarin and waiting for my first jab for Covid. I think there was a post on here saying about Warfarin not being suitable with one of the...

I'm taking Warfarin and waiting for my first jab for Covid. I think there was ...

benmaise

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2021

Permanent AF

Cryoablation or Drug Therapy for initial Treatment of atrial fibrillation.

Positive covid test with AF

Verapamil thyroid

What are the general effects of AF?

Sedation or General Anaesthetic?

My Heart Hurts

Aplidin

Cardeoversion

Anybody found the Paleo Keto diet help/exacerbates their af?

Excercise induced AF and Ectopic beats

This is not me!!!

My experience of living with Permanent Atrial Fibrillation: a piece of cake

Silent Brain Infarcts Found in 3% of AFib Patients, Tied to Cognitive Decline

Hydroxyzine and the heart

Sudden spike in blood pressure

Pacemaker

Laser Ablation for Afib?

PAF - Ablate or Medicate?

Atrial Flutter.

Rivaroxaban

Edoxoban. Hair loss

Weird heart beat like it will stall!!!!!

PVC natural treatment?

Doing ok

Date for Ablation

EXISTING APPROVED CHEAP DRUG, CLINICAL TRIAL shows promising help against COVID

Had my Covid vaccination today! Felt like Hancock in the Blood Donor!

Preserved LV Systolic function

Vacinne.

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