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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Anticoagulant?

Was diagnosed with AFib in Feb 20 during an operation under general anaesthetic. Next episode was in Aug 20 since then I have had attacks every 3-4 weeks. I...

Was diagnosed with AFib in Feb 20 during an operation under general anaesthetic...

oceangoing

•3 years ago

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Slow recovery

I'm new to this this site. I am 12 days out from having a cardiac ablation. I feel, it is taking me longer to "feel like myself" then what I read on the...

I'm new to this this site. I am 12 days out from having a cardiac ablation. I ...

ajakslover

•3 years ago

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Do you have AFib? Please fill out this short survey.

This short survey (8 questions) is to gather the opinions of people with atrial fibrillation about the use of digital health technology to monitor their heart...

This short survey (8 questions) is to gather the opinions of people with atrial ...

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•3 years ago

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3 week since ablation 😚

Hi everyone, Well it's been 3 weeks today since my ablation and all going ok. I did wake up in fast AF( 187bpm) a couple of days after my procedure but lasted...

Hi everyone, Well it's been 3 weeks today since my ablation and all going ok. I...

booboo73

•3 years ago

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Have you ever used a patch to record the rhythm of your heart at home?

We think diagnostic technologies like this can be especially useful during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing a patient to first have a telephone/video...

We think diagnostic technologies like this can be especially useful during the C...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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A polite reminder from the Admin Team

Good morning, we would just like to thank all our Members and Moderators for the supportive advice and information that is shared on the Forum. The purpose...

Good morning, we would just like to thank all our Members and Moderators for t...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Lifestyle changes - would a higher profile benefit members more

This Forum does an exceptional job in addressing regular medical & supplement issues we all have faced e.g. experiences with Fleacainide or Magnesium However,...

This Forum does an exceptional job in addressing regular medical & supplement is...

secondtry

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Low sodium with Afib and heart failure

How can i improve my salt levels ?I do not think i should be loading my food with salt. Any ideas or knowledge please would be helpful.

How can i improve my salt levels ?I do not think i should be loading my food wit...

10gingercats

•3 years ago

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Recent diagnosis of Paroxysmal AF and underlining Lown-Ganong-Levine (LGL) syndrome

Hello all, I haven't written on here before but thought I would see if anyone knows some further information then what I could find on Google... ( which has...

Hello all, I haven't written on here before but thought I would see if anyone k...

ladybird16

•3 years ago

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Addiction to exercise

We, the people, are pleasure hunters all our life. Is it alcohol, or cigarettes, or food, or weed, or ..., we often develop addiction and, in the end, get...

We, the people, are pleasure hunters all our life. Is it alcohol, or cigarettes,...

Hidden

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Low blood pressure and AF ?

I had a cardioversion 6 years ago which corrected my persistence AF. Sadly I am in now back in persistent AF and experiencing problems with low blood...

I had a cardioversion 6 years ago which corrected my persistence AF. Sadly I am ...

Cricket24

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Exercise & Afib

I'm a really keen Mountain Biker with Afib & when I'm out Biking I proper push myself to the limits. I feel that cycling keeps my heart strong but my brother...

I'm a really keen Mountain Biker with Afib & when I'm out Biking I proper push m...

Finlay007

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Found this pretty interesting.

https://youtu.be/pKBOAMmyzZI

Daddyrabbit

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Bleed behind eye

I have been on Apixaban for about 8 months, 5mg twice daily. I am a 68 yr old woman diagnosed with persistent AF in January 2020, had 1 cardioversion, in sinus...

I have been on Apixaban for about 8 months, 5mg twice daily. I am a 68 yr old wo...

Jeans1234

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Subsidiary pacemaker exists in heart cells

I knew that every cell in our hearts is capable of producing an electrical signal but I found this article interesting in its possible view of future...

I knew that every cell in our hearts is capable of producing an electrical signa...

Finvola

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Help! Can I trust my new Meater+? Non AFib [PG rated]

About to start the Sunday roast. Tesco chicken, 1.8 mgs, label advises 1 hour 40 at 180 fan Last week’s pork seemed underdone. Edit: thinking of using coconut...

About to start the Sunday roast. Tesco chicken, 1.8 mgs, label advises 1 hour 40...

Hidden

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Bleeding stools

I am simply relating my personal experience in case it may help others with the problem of bleeding bright red blood when passing stools. I am an elderly adult...

I am simply relating my personal experience in case it may help others with the ...

Bernie9927

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Undiagnosed hyperthyroidism and atrial arrhythmias. Are cardiologists missing a trick here?

On the Thyroid UK forum, there is much scepticism about the competence of physicians, including some endocrinologists, to diagnose and treat some thyroid...

On the Thyroid UK forum, there is much scepticism about the competence of physic...

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•3 years ago

37 Replies

Magnesium

Hello Everybody I know this has probably been posted before, but its quicker to get a reply on here from friends, than search around! Can we take Magnesium? My...

Hello Everybody I know this has probably been posted before, but its quicker to ...

Wightbaby

•3 years ago

23 Replies

AF progression

Hi all , just a general point but as I'm waiting for my post ablation annual follow up I thought I'd ask how others journeys have progressed I have had PAF for...

Hi all , just a general point but as I'm waiting for my post ablation annual fol...

Hammerboy

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Weight loss & tachycardia

Weight loss & tachycardia Can weight loss make your heart beat sound louder? Is weight loss associated with increased tachycardia? I’ve had paroxysmal AF for...

Weight loss & tachycardia Can weight loss make your heart beat sound louder? Is...

007talullah

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Waiting for ablation

I was only diagnosed with AF towards the end of last year and am due to have an ablation next month. Extremely nervous about this.......Any tips?

I was only diagnosed with AF towards the end of last year and am due to have an ...

SuziElley

•3 years ago

46 Replies

Anyone have to give up Tikosyn?

My EP checks my q t line on 12 lead ECG periodically to make sure my q-t line doesn’t get too long. (Potentially fatal😬). This week he “didn’t like the look...

My EP checks my q t line on 12 lead ECG periodically to make sure my q-t line d...

37Polly

•3 years ago

17 Replies

24hour monitor

Hi, I have received a letter today from the hospital, asking me in at the beginning of April to have a ECG monitor fitted for 24 hours What will this tell the...

Hi, I have received a letter today from the hospital, asking me in at the begin...

Andy-f

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Amiodarone and node ablation

Hi everyone Your advice please. I had my 2and ablation 4 weeks ago, a 5 hour procedure with 4 cardioversion for A Fibulation, A flutter and tachycardia...

Hi everyone Your advice please. I had my 2and ablation 4 weeks ago, a 5 hour pr...

gokf

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Why am I breathless ?

Symptoms of AF have been fairly mild lately but have been suffering terrible bouts of breathlessness which can last for hours and wondering if this is a...

Symptoms of AF have been fairly mild lately but have been suffering terrible bou...

Bowlingfan

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Are requests for help from new members really being ignored by the many?

It’s been said in another post that requests for help from new members to the forum are often ignored except by the forum’s “three old faithfuls”. I was...

It’s been said in another post that requests for help from new members to the fo...

Ppiman

•3 years ago

75 Replies

Ablation recovery

Hi, Had my first ablation last tue and already i am getting slightly anxious about AF returning. Has anybody had just the one ablation and not had af for more...

Hi, Had my first ablation last tue and already i am getting slightly anxious abo...

stoneyrosed

•3 years ago

110 Replies

Serum Urea

Do others have annual blood tests to check their liver and kidneys? Last week I was called back because my serum creatinine was abnormal. Second test reveals...

Do others have annual blood tests to check their liver and kidneys? Last week I ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Back into Afib..

I had my first cardioversion 5 months ago and had been in NSR until a week ago. I had a funny turn, felt lightheaded, dizzy and my heart was racing and now I’m...

I had my first cardioversion 5 months ago and had been in NSR until a week ago. ...

CTblood

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2021

Anticoagulant?

Slow recovery

Do you have AFib? Please fill out this short survey.

3 week since ablation 😚

Have you ever used a patch to record the rhythm of your heart at home?

A polite reminder from the Admin Team

Lifestyle changes - would a higher profile benefit members more

Low sodium with Afib and heart failure

Recent diagnosis of Paroxysmal AF and underlining Lown-Ganong-Levine (LGL) syndrome

Addiction to exercise

Low blood pressure and AF ?

Exercise & Afib

Found this pretty interesting.

Bleed behind eye

Subsidiary pacemaker exists in heart cells

Help! Can I trust my new Meater+? Non AFib [PG rated]

Bleeding stools

Undiagnosed hyperthyroidism and atrial arrhythmias. Are cardiologists missing a trick here?

Magnesium

AF progression

Weight loss & tachycardia

Waiting for ablation

Anyone have to give up Tikosyn?

24hour monitor

Amiodarone and node ablation

Why am I breathless ?

Are requests for help from new members really being ignored by the many?

Ablation recovery

Serum Urea

Back into Afib..

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