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Covid Vaccine and A fib

I am scheduled to have my secound vaccine this morning . I woke up at 3 am with a fib . It usually lasts 12 to 25 hours . Not sure if I should go get...

I am scheduled to have my secound vaccine this morning . I woke up at 3 am with...

Jances13

•3 years ago

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Verapamil

Hello everyone following on from my response to Klags post this morning another alternative to Flecanide that was suggested by my cardiologist is Verapamil....

Hello everyone following on from my response to Klags post this morning another ...

Mish-da

•3 years ago

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Fatigue and AF

Hi guys. Went back to work this week after 14/15 weeks off. Only working till 12/1 but struggling with fatigue already. Not horrendous by any stretch but it’s...

Hi guys. Went back to work this week after 14/15 weeks off. Only working till 1...

Elli86

•3 years ago

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2nd vaccination shot

On Wednesday I received my 2nd Pfizer vaccination. The first time I only had a sore arm. But this time I had a headache and was nauseous. I had to leave work...

On Wednesday I received my 2nd Pfizer vaccination. The first time I only had a s...

Baseball40

•3 years ago

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5 Books That Have Helped Me

Here are 5 books that have helped me navigate my way through afib as a “lifestyler”, as I manage and reduce (and hopefully someday eliminate) my afib through...

Here are 5 books that have helped me navigate my way through afib as a “lifestyl...

PlanetaryKim

•3 years ago

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Does flecainide cause low diastolic blood pressure?

I've been on flecainide 50mg twice a day,and have found that my diastolic bp is between 55 and 65 but my systolic is normal 110-125

I've been on flecainide 50mg twice a day,and have found that my diastolic bp is ...

manabouttown

•3 years ago

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AF medication

Hi everyone, is any one else on Verapamil? I’m have been prescribed this to take instead of Bisoprolol. Been really struggling with my breathing. Xx

Hi everyone, is any one else on Verapamil? I’m have been prescribed this to take...

Gillybean123

•3 years ago

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Flecanide

I’ve had so much conflicting advice from medical/nursing staff about flecanide. It’s my understanding that before starting flecanide it is important to know...

I’ve had so much conflicting advice from medical/nursing staff about flecanide. ...

kalgs

•3 years ago

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Fantastic and free HealthUnlocked goes from strength to strength, but who owns the data? Not AF related.

HU founded 10 years ago and in 2020 acquired by Corrona (now Corevitas), and estimated to be worth in excess of six million dollars. When I see my dental...

HU founded 10 years ago and in 2020 acquired by Corrona (now Corevitas), and es...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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I don't believe it!!!!!

After my shower this morning and noticing that the new deodorant I was using announced on the front that it was aluminium, paraben and alcohol free, I felt...

After my shower this morning and noticing that the new deodorant I was using ann...

jeanjeannie50

•3 years ago

108 Replies

CT Heart angiogram

Good morning I have finally got my date for a CT angiogram. I wondered if anyone can tell me what to expect and how it feels as I was surprised when they...

Good morning I have finally got my date for a CT angiogram. I wondered if anyo...

Spudly22

•3 years ago

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How EP's are compensated. Does it matter?

In the US, I am comparing getting an ablation by an EP that is paid for each procedure vs an EP that is on a salary. It is more likely that an EP on salary...

In the US, I am comparing getting an ablation by an EP that is paid for each pro...

Jsguy21

•3 years ago

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Been prescribed digoxin but also take lansoperazole. Just read that these meds shouldn't be taken together. Any info would be great.

Lansoperazole and digoxin.

ETHEL103

•3 years ago

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Covid and the Heart Invitation from Surrey ASG

Hi All, Our support group members are meeting on Zoom on Wednesday 7th April at 5pm and we are very pleased that Dr Shamsi. a specialist cardiology registrar...

Hi All, Our support group members are meeting on Zoom on Wednesday 7th April at...

rosyG

•3 years ago

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Reflux

Hi I had my ablation just over three weeks ago,all going well. One thing I am noticing is reflux I am on omeprazole 1x20mg,no alcohol,two coffees a day,then...

Hi I had my ablation just over three weeks ago,all going well. One thing I am no...

Maisiemay13

•3 years ago

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Apixaban and Long Covid

Have just seen a report on BBC News about a trial being done to use Apixaban or Atorvastatin in the treatment of Long Covid (which can lead to death in 12% of...

Have just seen a report on BBC News about a trial being done to use Apixaban or ...

Snookersteve

•3 years ago

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A question about diltiazem.

It is 4 am here in the US. I went into AFIB about 3am. Pulse ranges from 60 bpm to 126bpm. I took 50 mg flecainide at 3 am. Cardiologist said to take that...

It is 4 am here in the US. I went into AFIB about 3am. Pulse ranges from 60 bp...

Rubyray

•3 years ago

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Ablation v drugs

I notice so many people are on their 3rd or 4th ablation. I’m interested in understanding why you would continue if the early ablation doesn’t work ? Has...

I notice so many people are on their 3rd or 4th ablation. I’m interested in unde...

kalgs

•3 years ago

44 Replies

Calcitonin a cure for A.F.

A hormone that helps keep our bones strong could be a powerful new treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), the UK’s most common heart rhythm disorder,...

A hormone that helps keep our bones strong could be a powerful new treatment for...

seasider18

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Apixaban

Is anyone taking apixaban for reasons other than being in afib or in event of returning to AF?

Is anyone taking apixaban for reasons other than being in afib or in event of r...

karrog

•3 years ago

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C-Pap

Hi Everyone hope today starts off a Great day for you do any. One sleep on the C-Pap machine since finding out about A-Fib & do it Helps you sleep ? What im...

Hi Everyone hope today starts off a Great day for you do any. One sleep on the ...

Bermuda72

•3 years ago

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AFib, exercise and meds

I was diagnosed with symptomatic persistent AF about 18 months ago. I had one cardio version but only stayed in NSR for 24 hours. After a decline and short...

I was diagnosed with symptomatic persistent AF about 18 months ago. I had one ca...

Lyndylan

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Leaky Legs

I wonder if others suffer occasional problems with clear fluid suddenly starting to leak from ones legs or waking up to find a wet bed by ones ankles? My Afib...

I wonder if others suffer occasional problems with clear fluid suddenly starting...

maryjoanC

•3 years ago

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INRI after the vaccine

I have just had my INRI taken and for the third week since I had the Pifzer Vaccine my INRI was only 1.5 normally 3.0 or that’s my target. My warfarin dose is...

I have just had my INRI taken and for the third week since I had the Pifzer Vacc...

Drizzt

•3 years ago

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Anti-arrhythmic drugs after ablation

I have had 3 ablations. Ten months post third ablation, I tried to stop, cold turkey, Propafenone 300mg x 2. I lasted 6 days before going back into AF for 4...

I have had 3 ablations. Ten months post third ablation, I tried to stop, cold ...

cuore

•3 years ago

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Permanent Afib and alcohol

I’m in permanent Afib and don’t appear to have any food or drink triggers that I know of making my symptoms worse. Once lockdown eases and I’m allowed friends...

I’m in permanent Afib and don’t appear to have any food or drink triggers that I...

Mollykin

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Trigeminy

Has anyone on here been told they have trigeminy. I have a Kardia and getting almost all unclassified results. I sent a couple to be analysed and they said:...

Has anyone on here been told they have trigeminy. I have a Kardia and getting al...

Dodie117

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Athletic greens and af

Hi guys looking at buying a supp drink called athletic greens. Not sure if anyone on here would or has taken it at some point or knows if it would have...

Hi guys looking at buying a supp drink called athletic greens. Not sure if anyon...

Elli86

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Royal Papworth

Hi, Just been on the phone to my EP and have been offered an ablation for next month at Royal Papworth. Has anyone been to the new site? I was in persistent AF...

Hi, Just been on the phone to my EP and have been offered an ablation for next m...

Stucoo

•3 years ago

12 Replies

No ablation for me! 🥺

Hi everyone this is my first post (although I do comment on others!). Diagnosed a year ago with paroxysmal AF had 6 episodes since. Currently on apixaban &...

Hi everyone this is my first post (although I do comment on others!). Diagnosed...

Pigleywigley

•3 years ago

68 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2021

Covid Vaccine and A fib

Verapamil

Fatigue and AF

2nd vaccination shot

5 Books That Have Helped Me

Does flecainide cause low diastolic blood pressure?

AF medication

Flecanide

Fantastic and free HealthUnlocked goes from strength to strength, but who owns the data? Not AF related.

I don't believe it!!!!!

CT Heart angiogram

How EP's are compensated. Does it matter?

Been prescribed digoxin but also take lansoperazole. Just read that these meds shouldn't be taken together. Any info would be great.

Covid and the Heart Invitation from Surrey ASG

Reflux

Apixaban and Long Covid

A question about diltiazem.

Ablation v drugs

Calcitonin a cure for A.F.

Apixaban

C-Pap

AFib, exercise and meds

Leaky Legs

INRI after the vaccine

Anti-arrhythmic drugs after ablation

Permanent Afib and alcohol

Trigeminy

Athletic greens and af

Royal Papworth

No ablation for me! 🥺

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