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Pace and Ablate v Medication

Has anyone had a pace and ablate procedure for permanent AF or been offered one.? Any views on this?.

Has anyone had a pace and ablate procedure for permanent AF or been offered one....

Nannysue1

•3 years ago

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Chris 95

I have been on Digoxin for permenet AF for 15yrs now I have no issues or side effects which is a change from all the other melds I have been on

I have been on Digoxin for permenet AF for 15yrs now I have no issues or side ef...

Strangeways90

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Ongoing AF

Hi all, i wrote recently about how frustrating a ongoing AF is becoming. It has continued for 3days. This is 2 weeks after an ablation which seemed to be...

Hi all, i wrote recently about how frustrating a ongoing AF is becoming. It has...

Cozzie99

•3 years ago

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Flecainide and Metoprolol Combo Have Stopped Working

I've been a member for a while, but have never posted before. I am a 62-year-old male with what had been long-standing but well-controlled atrial...

I've been a member for a while, but have never posted before. I am a 62-year-old...

Quinney

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Lots of meds.

Hi I take 2 meds for cholesterol, 2 for BP. Lansoperazole. Levothyroxine, digoxin and antipaxoban. So worried. Does anyone else take this many meds?

Hi I take 2 meds for cholesterol, 2 for BP. Lansoperazole. Levothyroxine, digoxi...

ETHEL103

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Prolia injections

Can anyone who is on osteopororsis medication advise about Prolia

Metalmich

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Worth a read

Many of you may have received this email already. If not the correct breathing might help - as could the rest of the info given. Worth a look and a read. If it...

Many of you may have received this email already. If not the correct breathing m...

Paulbounce

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Interesting Article on Anticoagulants - Edoxaban - trial on low dose.

"Our study provides an important piece of the puzzle," Giugliano said. "At least now we can be informed, we can talk to our patients and say, 'I understand you...

"Our study provides an important piece of the puzzle," Giugliano said. "At least...

CDreamer

•3 years ago

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Pulmonary vein stenosis

After my second ablation, a CT scan showed an 80% stenosis in one of my pulmonary veins. I am to meet with another cardiologist to discuss ways to fix. Anyone...

After my second ablation, a CT scan showed an 80% stenosis in one of my pulmona...

Herb8

•3 years ago

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Are we all shielding?

On Feb 17th I was quite shocked to receive a shielding letter. I queried this with my GP surgery. The first GP I spoke to said it was a clear mistake and they...

On Feb 17th I was quite shocked to receive a shielding letter. I queried this wi...

Rhiannonimity1

•3 years ago

61 Replies

Diltazem Viazem XL

I have been taking taking Diltazem for around 21/2 months now as an alternative to Digoxin which worked for me if I sat still but was useless for any kind of...

I have been taking taking Diltazem for around 21/2 months now as an alternative...

dindy

•3 years ago

6 Replies

The Haywire Heart

Hi everyone, I have just come across a really good read called the Haywire Heart I listen to it on Audible and I’m about halfway through. It’s focus is around...

Hi everyone, I have just come across a really good read called the Haywire Heart...

BigDunc

•3 years ago

14 Replies

AF and Diverticular

Hello everyone, I am new here and would really appreciate your help. I have AF (which seems to come about 6months intervals) Have been very anxious about...

Hello everyone, I am new here and would really appreciate your help. I have AF (...

Bekiebexs

•3 years ago

54 Replies

No Sleep Thanks to Afib

Hi Folks, Just wondering what I can do about my increasing sleep deprivation and anxiety about afib. I was diagnosed in 2017 after hyperthyroidism pushed me...

Hi Folks, Just wondering what I can do about my increasing sleep deprivation and...

KevJenn

•3 years ago

15 Replies

My Apple watch

I have been extremely surprised today when I saw my EP at the hospital. My watch was recording that I had AF and I felt dizzy and breathless. However my ECG...

I have been extremely surprised today when I saw my EP at the hospital. My watch...

maria68

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Omega 3?

Pearipile-55

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Update & query about care for lung congestion day after electrocardioversion.

I had a successful electrocardioversion yesterday after I went from PAF to persistent afib/aflutter following 2nd ablation. My heart rate yesterday morning...

I had a successful electrocardioversion yesterday after I went from PAF to persi...

SMRM

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Its a date 😏

Hi, The phone call i have been waiting for finally came this morning. My ablation is next Tuesday excited and terrified at the same time. I wonder if someone...

Hi, The phone call i have been waiting for finally came this morning. My ablatio...

stoneyrosed

•3 years ago

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Tykoson stopped working. ( dofetalide)

250 mgs of Tykosin twice a day for 2 years. Now at 150 HE for 6 days with brutal AFIB having CV on the morning. I have been thru all available drugs...now...

250 mgs of Tykosin twice a day for 2 years. Now at 150 HE for 6 days with brutal...

Anniebananna

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Tachycardia too long

I have had tachycardia for 12 hours a week after a cardiac ablation. Probly also worsened by stress of losing mum two days ago. How long does it last for?...

I have had tachycardia for 12 hours a week after a cardiac ablation. Probly also...

Cozzie99

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Verapamil?

Hi, need to pick your clever brains. I am 62, have tachy brady syndrome. Had cardioversion for Af in March last year and returned to NSR until had brady in...

Hi, need to pick your clever brains. I am 62, have tachy brady syndrome. Had ca...

Bonnie58

•3 years ago

16 Replies

How long will magnesium work for.?

Does anyone know how long magnesium supplements work for.? I was diagnosed with lone afib 7 or 8 years ago and have undergone 3 pvi ablations in that time....

Does anyone know how long magnesium supplements work for.? I was diagnosed with...

Jetcat

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Update !!!

I haven’t been on for a while but wanted to post a Bournemouth Hospital 3 year 2 nd cardiac ablation anniversary success( at 51 after 2 years of ups and downs...

I haven’t been on for a while but wanted to post a Bournemouth Hospital 3 year 2...

Roony39

•3 years ago

12 Replies

After Ablation

Sorry another question I have just had blind spots when trying to read something,no pain is this an Aurora ? It’s gone now.

Sorry another question I have just had blind spots when trying to read something...

Maisiemay13

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Vaccine all done!

Hi everyone. Had my jab at 3.30pm yesterday and have had a few aches and a headache. Other than that all fine🤞. Thank you all for your lovely replies when I...

Hi everyone. Had my jab at 3.30pm yesterday and have had a few aches and a head...

Corkel

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Kardia not working

I’ve had my Kardia for a few years. Recently l didn’t get good signals. I have tried it with several new batteries and there is no difference. Has anybody had...

I’ve had my Kardia for a few years. Recently l didn’t get good signals. I have t...

Bridge55

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Exercising with AF

Hi everyone. I recently purchased a mini step machine. I know we can exercise on AF but is it ok to start low then work up. It is only like walking. It has...

Hi everyone. I recently purchased a mini step machine. I know we can exercise on...

Gillybean123

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Covid Vaccine

I had the Astra Zenecca vaccine on Monay. No issues at all, execept slightly tender spot at injection site which had gone by yesterday. My wife ( who does not...

I had the Astra Zenecca vaccine on Monay. No issues at all, execept slightly te...

KMRobbo

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Marijuana and viagra and sex

Hi Guys, long time lurker...first time writer.....I'm a healthy 59YO male and had an ablation for AB about three months ago and seem to be recovering enough...

Hi Guys, long time lurker...first time writer.....I'm a healthy 59YO male and ha...

foustacker

•3 years ago

13 Replies

When it should not be anticoagulated

From the SEC's 2016 Guide to Atrial Fibrillation Management developed in collaboration with AECCT. In female or male patients with atrial fibrillation who do...

From the SEC's 2016 Guide to Atrial Fibrillation Management developed in collabo...

Pearipile-55

•3 years ago

17 Replies

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2021

Pace and Ablate v Medication

Chris 95

Ongoing AF

Flecainide and Metoprolol Combo Have Stopped Working

Lots of meds.

Prolia injections

Worth a read

Interesting Article on Anticoagulants - Edoxaban - trial on low dose.

Pulmonary vein stenosis

Are we all shielding?

Diltazem Viazem XL

The Haywire Heart

AF and Diverticular

No Sleep Thanks to Afib

My Apple watch

Omega 3?

Update & query about care for lung congestion day after electrocardioversion.

Its a date 😏

Tykoson stopped working. ( dofetalide)

Tachycardia too long

Verapamil?

How long will magnesium work for.?

Update !!!

After Ablation

Vaccine all done!

Kardia not working

Exercising with AF

Covid Vaccine

Marijuana and viagra and sex

When it should not be anticoagulated

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