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Swopping to Xarelto from Warfarin

I have just changed from warfarin to Xarelto, at my own request. While in warfarin and bisoprolol for the last 5 or so years, I have felt very stiff, achy,...

I have just changed from warfarin to Xarelto, at my own request. While in warfar...

Tilly1957

•4 years ago

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Laser ablation

Anyone know more about this ?

Kbuck1234

•4 years ago

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Message from JeanJeannie.......

Not sure if you noticed, but Jean recently mentioned she was in a lot of pain due to problems with her gall bladder. She is being encouraged by her Doctor to...

Not sure if you noticed, but Jean recently mentioned she was in a lot of pain du...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Pacemaker or Ablation

Hi Folks. I am currently on the waiting list for an Ablation but wondered if a Pacemaker might be an alternative. I had a bypass nearly 4 years ago and have a...

Hi Folks. I am currently on the waiting list for an Ablation but wondered if a ...

SirBeatalot

•4 years ago

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Information on AF and vaccine

From BHF " If you have heart disease you will be prioritised and receive vaccine by May ,whatever your age . Heart disease includes: Atrial Fibrillation...

From BHF " If you have heart disease you will be prioritised and receive vaccin...

wilsond

•4 years ago

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How long after ablation before one can go off rate and rhythm control drugs?

Had cryoballoon ablation, two RF ablations, three cardioversions and STILL on metoprolol (50mg 2x/day) and flecainide (100mg 2x/day). Nice NSR in 45-60 range...

Had cryoballoon ablation, two RF ablations, three cardioversions and STILL on me...

DKBX

•4 years ago

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AF and Samsung Galaxy Fit Smart Watch

Hi, I am just pondering on a question In one of the other posts today there was the comment about having AF episodes which go unnoticed. When I went into A&E...

Hi, I am just pondering on a question In one of the other posts today there was...

Treschere

•4 years ago

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Stroke risk

A question to throw out there - if being over 65 and female gives you a Chads of 2 and deems you high risk for a stroke, and being, say, 59 and male gives you...

A question to throw out there - if being over 65 and female gives you a Chads of...

Spangle14

•4 years ago

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How many AF episodes in the past 12 months?

Hi all, I'm curious as to how many episodes of AF people have had in the last year?

Hi all, I'm curious as to how many episodes of AF people have had in the last ye...

xr1450

•4 years ago

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Looking for some advice please.....

As I was reading a post about TIA and anticoagulants there was mention of the member seeing an electrophysiologist and my query is this......I've never heard...

As I was reading a post about TIA and anticoagulants there was mention of the me...

nikonBlue

•4 years ago

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Incidence of Stroke for those with AF taking an Anticoagulant

According to the Stroke Association over 100,000 people in the UK suffer a stroke each year. A more definitive figure of 113,000 is quoted by the British...

According to the Stroke Association over 100,000 people in the UK suffer a strok...

Cleopatra170710

•4 years ago

37 Replies

Developments in AF treatment

What are peoples views on how developments in the treatment of AF might lead to an ultimate cure or indeed ablation becoming the first line of defence? I am...

What are peoples views on how developments in the treatment of AF might lead to ...

Kbuck1234

•4 years ago

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Ablation time frame - diagnosis to procedure

Hi. My husband has AF and been back and forth for nearly 4 years now. 3 cardio versions , amiodarone which has now taken its toll on his thyroid and is...

Hi. My husband has AF and been back and forth for nearly 4 years now. 3 cardio...

JoBrien

•4 years ago

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NON ALCOHOL

hi everyone, ive had AFIB PROCEDURE, ive heard best to avoid alcohol , im wondering if drinking non alcohol will be ok

hi everyone, ive had AFIB PROCEDURE, ive heard best to avoid alcohol , im wonde...

stevie1955

•4 years ago

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Medication side effects

As anyone ever suffered from a numbness/tingling in the hands/feet from AF medication? I was diagnosed with persistent AF in May after the discovery of a blood...

As anyone ever suffered from a numbness/tingling in the hands/feet from AF medic...

Safc1983

•4 years ago

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Is there a lot of fatigue after ablation, this is my 3rd one, don’t remember being so tired with the others. 8 days out.

Fatigue with ablation

loou

•4 years ago

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Can’t get my HR below 110

Not sure what to do, can’t get my HR to go below 110 and I’m resting. I had a long work day today and was not able to eat during it, and was probably...

Not sure what to do, can’t get my HR to go below 110 and I’m resting. I had a lo...

Dogluvr95

•4 years ago

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Mini Stroke - Advice

Advice please on my bad news following my recent post: - https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/145164328/af-status-and-way-forward I felt comfortable...

Advice please on my bad news following my recent post: - https://healthunlocked....

Vince1001

•4 years ago

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Ablation age limit

Has anyone had an experience of an age limit for ablation a cardiologist I saw set 72 as a maximum age limit.

Has anyone had an experience of an age limit for ablation a cardiologist I saw s...

trixie100

•4 years ago

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Re Dr Boon Lim

Hi Cleopatra I recommend Dr Boon Lim - perhaps as an initial contact. You can arrange a telephone consultation with him ( perhaps even in this time of...

Hi Cleopatra I recommend Dr Boon Lim - perhaps as an initial contact. You can ...

Bronte23

•4 years ago

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Cold Day but good day

Well coming up to two years since my ablation. Walking today at our local beach, doing a good 3.5 mile today in baltic winds and sub zero temps , it just...

Well coming up to two years since my ablation. Walking today at our local beach,...

Ianp66

•4 years ago

42 Replies

Management of AF

We are conducting a survey on the management of Atrial Fibrillation and would be delighted if we could get your thoughts. Your feedback can help us ensure that...

We are conducting a survey on the management of Atrial Fibrillation and would be...

Sharonica-Admin

•4 years ago

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Helpful Info

I've not posted for a while as I have been reading lots and lots, afa association fact file on Atrial Fibrillation and tablet information leaflets. Initially...

I've not posted for a while as I have been reading lots and lots, afa associati...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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How fast is the left atrial fibrillation?

Cleopatra's owner said "it seems that the medication I am taking will do nothing to prevent the atria from continuing to fibrillate at 500-600 bpm". This came...

Cleopatra's owner said "it seems that the medication I am taking will do nothing...

Physalis

•4 years ago

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Afib or PACS

My afib/flutter has been well controlled in recent months with Tikosyn and propranolol and my year old pacemaker but the past few evenings following dinner I...

My afib/flutter has been well controlled in recent months with Tikosyn and propr...

37Polly

•4 years ago

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Ramipril cough.

I started on Ramipril Christmas Eve, just a low dose 1.25mg. The dose increased on the 7th January to 2.5mg, which seems to be helping. Since the increase ,...

I started on Ramipril Christmas Eve, just a low dose 1.25mg. The dose increased ...

Dearheart34

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Search for Top UK Electrophysiologist

I have only recently joined the AF Association and this is my first time on the forum, so please forgive me for providing a rather lengthy description of my...

I have only recently joined the AF Association and this is my first time on the ...

Cleopatra170710

•4 years ago

69 Replies

AF

hi, does anyone know is it normal to put weight on after AF Procedure plus, how long for recovery time and chest pains to go away

hi, does anyone know is it normal to put weight on after AF Procedure plus, how...

stevie1955

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Cutting an extended release tablet in half?

I ended up in the emergency room again yesterday, with tachycardia, just like last month and the month before. Finally, was converted with two 5 mg doses of...

I ended up in the emergency room again yesterday, with tachycardia, just like l...

Doggiemomma

•4 years ago

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Happy New Year to you all

Just wanted to wish everyone a late happy new year. Keep well in 2021. Best Andy

Just wanted to wish everyone a late happy new year. Keep well in 2021. Best And...

Andyt36

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2021

Swopping to Xarelto from Warfarin

Laser ablation

Message from JeanJeannie.......

Pacemaker or Ablation

Information on AF and vaccine

How long after ablation before one can go off rate and rhythm control drugs?

AF and Samsung Galaxy Fit Smart Watch

Stroke risk

How many AF episodes in the past 12 months?

Looking for some advice please.....

Incidence of Stroke for those with AF taking an Anticoagulant

Developments in AF treatment

Ablation time frame - diagnosis to procedure

NON ALCOHOL

Medication side effects

Is there a lot of fatigue after ablation, this is my 3rd one, don’t remember being so tired with the others. 8 days out.

Can’t get my HR below 110

Mini Stroke - Advice

Ablation age limit

Re Dr Boon Lim

Cold Day but good day

Management of AF

Helpful Info

How fast is the left atrial fibrillation?

Afib or PACS

Ramipril cough.

Search for Top UK Electrophysiologist

AF

Cutting an extended release tablet in half?

Happy New Year to you all

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