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Rivaroxaban ( Xarelto ) ....when was this first being prescribed in the UK?

Rivaroxaban I am convinced that I was prescribed Rivaroxaban over 4 years ago prior to my Catheter Abalation procedure. I'm now today back on it again ......

Rivaroxaban I am convinced that I was prescribed Rivaroxaban over 4 years ago p...

Julian1000

•4 years ago

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Any help on essential tremor

Any help or advice on essential tremor please

Niamh15

•4 years ago

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Frances1234

Thanks for your reply’s very helpful I will be trying your suggestions great forum

Thanks for your reply’s very helpful I will be trying your suggestions great for...

Frances1958

•4 years ago

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Olive Leaf Extract

My friend gave me a book about this, saying she thought I should try it, as it’s meant to help AF. I haven’t heard of this before, and wondered if anyone had...

My friend gave me a book about this, saying she thought I should try it, as it’s...

Cha275rL

•4 years ago

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Afib progression time.?

Does anyone know how long it takes for lone afib to progress to permanent.? Or is it possible to have lone afib for ever.? Iv had afib for 6 years I’m 53...

Does anyone know how long it takes for lone afib to progress to permanent.? Or i...

Jetcat

•4 years ago

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Have you joined our 'Virtual Patient Educational Platform'?

This platform replaced our annual ‘Patients Day 2020’ which is our popular physical event that we could not run due to Covid-19. You can ‘virtually’ attend...

This platform replaced our annual ‘Patients Day 2020’ which is our popular physi...

TracyAdmin

Partner•4 years ago

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Zio patch . . .

Ignore my comments in the article as they are totally inaccurate, I didn't even know I was being interviewed (I do not read the daily mail and would not use it...

Ignore my comments in the article as they are totally inaccurate, I didn't even ...

fabjabfab

•4 years ago

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Covid 19 Vaccines - How will it affect Arrhythmia Patients?

Please remember the AFA have produced a short video that is aimed to provide advice, support and information relating to the Covid-19 vaccines. This can be...

Please remember the AFA have produced a short video that is aimed to provide adv...

TracyAdmin

Partner•4 years ago

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Pm ..

I had been on flecainide/Bisoprolol , carefully monitored, plus I was on Amiodarone/Bisoprolol for many years again carefully monitored, this last mix was ok...

I had been on flecainide/Bisoprolol , carefully monitored, plus I was on Amiodar...

274-

•4 years ago

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Vaccine and gp

Morning guys. Phoned gp yesterday to ask if I was now considered high risk and could have the covid vaccine. Was told they’re very busy and I need to wait...

Morning guys. Phoned gp yesterday to ask if I was now considered high risk and ...

Elli86

•4 years ago

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I’m having a pacemaker inserted next week and just wondered on recovery time etc.

How did you feel after it? We’re you able to stop drugs?

Sally_Scott

•4 years ago

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Tricuspid Severe leaking

My doctor said don’t worry about it, right ventricle little bit dilated what do you guys think Should I get a second opinion

My doctor said don’t worry about it, right ventricle little bit dilated what do ...

Boysie12

•4 years ago

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Persistent AF and keeping your job.

Hello again. I still have PAF but am on the cusp of it becoming persistent. I have been told no more cardioversions. Over the years I have had to change my...

Hello again. I still have PAF but am on the cusp of it becoming persistent. I ha...

Rhiannonimity1

•4 years ago

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Recovering from a Pacemaker

I was glad that I had a few weeks preparation before I had the Pacemaker to practice things like dressing and how often I use my left arm. I knew I could not...

I was glad that I had a few weeks preparation before I had the Pacemaker to prac...

CJDa

•4 years ago

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Physical changes since recent cryoablation.

I am a 62 year old male and had a cryoablation in early December and so far no afib episodes since which is beyond pleasing. Currently still on the same...

I am a 62 year old male and had a cryoablation in early December and so far no ...

Simonclermont

•4 years ago

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New diagnosis.

Hello folks. I’m a 67 year old man, a few weeks ago in the course of treatment on my spine, very successful, arrhythmia was detected, I was afterwards hooked...

Hello folks. I’m a 67 year old man, a few weeks ago in the course of treatment o...

Dobroman

•4 years ago

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2021 - The year I was NOT going to hospital.

After multiple hospitalisations each year for the past five years, I decided that this year would be different. And what are we now? Five weeks in? I had a...

After multiple hospitalisations each year for the past five years, I decided tha...

Kaz747

•4 years ago

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Anticoagulants- the risk of stroke v risk of bleeding caused by falls.

Understandably, there is a lot of concern amongst AF patients about the risk of having a stroke compared with the risk of bleeding when taking an...

Understandably, there is a lot of concern amongst AF patients about the risk of ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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A HUGE THANKYOU TO ALL YOU A FIBBERS!

Thankyou so much for all of the seventy replies. Greatly appreciated, and I feel so much more informed ,and optimistic,about my phone appointment. This forum...

Thankyou so much for all of the seventy replies. Greatly appreciated, and I fee...

Goldenheart

•4 years ago

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Afib and sleep apnea

Hi friends, I was diagnosed with afib a year ago and have had 3 afib episodes during that time. Taking Eliquis. My e.p. WNts me to see a sleep specialist to...

Hi friends, I was diagnosed with afib a year ago and have had 3 afib episodes du...

Nanny01

•4 years ago

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Lockdown , Alcohol equals A Fib

My second ablation was 1 1/2 years ago , and I felt great until 2 weeks ago . Thanks to my Apple Watch I know exactly when my heart popped out of NSR . I’m...

My second ablation was 1 1/2 years ago , and I felt great until 2 weeks ago . Th...

01maxdog

•4 years ago

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If ? My Paroxysmal AF has become Persistent what can I expect?

I posted a few days ago about going into AF after the covid jab.2 calls to the docs & a surgery visit later still in AF.8 days after jab I am awaiting blood...

I posted a few days ago about going into AF after the covid jab.2 calls to the d...

kkatz

•4 years ago

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Vagal AF, kind of. & metabolic acidosis connection

Guys, I love you! Why were you so difficult to find?! So basically, I've had most symptoms of vagal AF for quite a few years. Happens at night after an...

Guys, I love you! Why were you so difficult to find?! So basically, I've had mo...

Orbitolina

•4 years ago

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AF

Hello I’ve just been diagnosed with Af it’s very scary and I would love to know how people cope with it

Hello I’ve just been diagnosed with Af it’s very scary and I would love to know ...

Beeflower

•4 years ago

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Bisoprolol: What is your effective dosage?

My daughter had Ventricular Ectopy (PVCs) and borderline of Heart Failure. -Initially they gave her Bisoprolol 2.5mg/day. Her PVCs burden went down from 25% to...

My daughter had Ventricular Ectopy (PVCs) and borderline of Heart Failure. -Init...

AnnieKato

•4 years ago

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Covid vaccine

I’m due for a covid vaccine next week, has anyone had one yet and if so did it make any difference to your AF

I’m due for a covid vaccine next week, has anyone had one yet and if so did it m...

Beeflower

•4 years ago

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Problems using the Kardia 6L

I have just received the Kardia 6L I ordered from Amazon and have had problems with it. The device seems to connect to Bluetooth, but when I try to take an...

I have just received the Kardia 6L I ordered from Amazon and have had problems w...

Hidden

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Advice please!

Hi, after an eye examination I've been advised that I have the very early stages of macular degeneration 'nothing to worry about at this stage' - apparently,...

Hi, after an eye examination I've been advised that I have the very early stages...

Chris1945

•4 years ago

12 Replies

New SVT Treatment

There is a new treatment coming out for SVT events that is a nasal spray and stops the SVT event in it's tracks almost immediately....

There is a new treatment coming out for SVT events that is a nasal spray and sto...

RoyMacDonald

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Are women the fitter sex ?

Wondered if anyone saw this channel 4 documentary a few weeks ago. Women are more likely to be misdiagnosed than men, die if a heart attack than men . Most...

Wondered if anyone saw this channel 4 documentary a few weeks ago. Women are mor...

Peony4575

•4 years ago

51 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2021

Rivaroxaban ( Xarelto ) ....when was this first being prescribed in the UK?

Any help on essential tremor

Frances1234

Olive Leaf Extract

Afib progression time.?

Have you joined our 'Virtual Patient Educational Platform'?

Zio patch . . .

Covid 19 Vaccines - How will it affect Arrhythmia Patients?

Pm ..

Vaccine and gp

I’m having a pacemaker inserted next week and just wondered on recovery time etc.

Tricuspid Severe leaking

Persistent AF and keeping your job.

Recovering from a Pacemaker

Physical changes since recent cryoablation.

New diagnosis.

2021 - The year I was NOT going to hospital.

Anticoagulants- the risk of stroke v risk of bleeding caused by falls.

A HUGE THANKYOU TO ALL YOU A FIBBERS!

Afib and sleep apnea

Lockdown , Alcohol equals A Fib

If ? My Paroxysmal AF has become Persistent what can I expect?

Vagal AF, kind of. & metabolic acidosis connection

AF

Bisoprolol: What is your effective dosage?

Covid vaccine

Problems using the Kardia 6L

Advice please!

New SVT Treatment

Are women the fitter sex ?

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