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Chest pain/tightness started 3 weeks post-ablation. Should I be concerned?

I (M, 33) had cardiac ablation for ventricular tachycardia (not a-fib, but didn’t know where else to post!). After the procedure, I felt weak but no real pain...

I (M, 33) had cardiac ablation for ventricular tachycardia (not a-fib, but didn’...

LondonZach

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone have any experience of Hawthorn (Cretaegus) for AFib?

About a month ago I started to drink Hawthorn Tea (which is in the Russian Pharmacopoeia) and felt so much better that I stopped taking Bisoprolol, which I had...

About a month ago I started to drink Hawthorn Tea (which is in the Russian Pharm...

Ivan_the_Terrible

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Slow pulse

My husband was in hospital for five days and on discharge was told AF. He had to go back on appointment for angiogram and was diagnosed with Arrhythmia. Now...

My husband was in hospital for five days and on discharge was told AF. He had ...

Bramley66

•3 years ago

16 Replies

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SUITABLE STRONG PAIN KILLER?

I am new to this condition and still learning about AF and the many and varied symptoms and treatments. I am thankfull for having the cardioversion quickly...

I am new to this condition and still learning about AF and the many and varied s...

itsatoucher

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Edoxaban (Savaysa) gastrointestinal and other side effects

Edoxaban (Savaysa) side effects Hello everyone My beautiful mother (my heart) is 84 years old, and has been recently placed on anticoagulant, Eliquis, which...

Edoxaban (Savaysa) side effects Hello everyone My beautiful mother (my heart) is...

Blain

•3 years ago

17 Replies

A hilarious guide to heart arrythmias

https://fb.watch/5botHShVQv/ For those slow on the uptake, like me, a marcapasso must be a pacemaker 🤣🤣🤣🤣

https://fb.watch/5botHShVQv/ For those slow on the uptake, like me, a marcapasso...

Jajarunner

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Woo hoo heart surgery 🫀

Asking for anyone’s experience of surgical ablation as opposed to catheter ablation? Was told yesterday by cardiologist that my case has been reviewed by...

Asking for anyone’s experience of surgical ablation as opposed to catheter ablat...

Pigleywigley

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Palpitations treatment

I was experiencing heart palpitations for more than 15 years I went for an Echocardiogram and diagnised with dilated cardiomyopathy symptoms. I was given...

I was experiencing heart palpitations for more than 15 years I went for an Echoc...

CARS85

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who replied to my post it was very helpful. Hopefully i will get on with the flecainide.

Thank you to everyone who replied to my post it was very helpful. Hopefully i wi...

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

7 Replies

How long does the effect of having a catheter ablation last?

Hi i have had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation for all most 14 years and during this time has been in the main well controlled with medication.Over this time i...

Hi i have had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation for all most 14 years and during th...

highbury44

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Blood pressure meds and increased heart rate.

I have recently been prescribed lacipidine 4mg for high blood pressure. However I've noticed that whilst taking it my heart rate has increased. I'm...

I have recently been prescribed lacipidine 4mg for high blood pressure. Howev...

jenna1121949

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Invitation to Surrey ASG Zoom meeting Wednesday 5th May 6.30pm

Dear All, I hope this finds you very well. Dr Subo Emanuel has kindly agreed to talk to us on ‘AntiCoagulation. AF and Primary Care’ Please note the change of...

Dear All, I hope this finds you very well. Dr Subo Emanuel has kindly agreed to ...

rosyG

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Not sure what's happening

I don't know if I'm still experiencing Afib, I don't feel at all as I did before when my heart was pounding out of my chest. If I feel something now its very...

I don't know if I'm still experiencing Afib, I don't feel at all as I did befor...

tabletphobic

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Pacemaker, please help!

It looks like I may have to have a pacemaker fitted and to say I am scared is an understatement. Being awake during the procedure is enough to give me...

It looks like I may have to have a pacemaker fitted and to say I am scared is an...

sarniacherie

•3 years ago

62 Replies

Flecainide

Can anyone tell me about flecainide as I’ve just been prescribed it and I’ve read awful things about it.

Can anyone tell me about flecainide as I’ve just been prescribed it and I’ve rea...

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

14 Replies

High Blood pressure with taking Sotalol 80mg 2x a day.

I wake up (as soon as I open my eyes) feeling like I am having a panic attack with my heart racing and blood pressure sky high. I shake and struggle to...

I wake up (as soon as I open my eyes) feeling like I am having a panic attack w...

Cobain60

•3 years ago

1 Reply

And Just As You Think Its Quiet on the Pulse Front..........

Evening chaps and chapesses. Well, here was I, hoping for a quiet event free day and then......... Popped to Holland & Barrett with hubby to get some arnica....

Evening chaps and chapesses. Well, here was I, hoping for a quiet event free day...

Ducky2003

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Weight loss after Ablation

Hi had my Ablation 8 weeks ago,had horrible reflux,found my appetite has subsided which has resulted in weight loss. I am quite tiny anyway so not sure if...

Hi had my Ablation 8 weeks ago,had horrible reflux,found my appetite has subside...

Maisiemay13

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Right Heart Catheter - Update

I had my procedure yesterday, did have a bit of discomfort at the start but I think that was probably due to my nervousness. All OK and discharged at about...

I had my procedure yesterday, did have a bit of discomfort at the start but I th...

Silvasava

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Ablation number TWO - excitement all round!

Well, this has been an exciting few days!!!!!! Last Thursday I woke up in Afib for the third time in six weeks. Hubby got ready to drive me to my favourite...

Well, this has been an exciting few days!!!!!! Last Thursday I woke up in Afib f...

Jajarunner

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Possible causes of breathlessness

Hello to all I wasn't quite sure which area to post in so here goes,I have COPD stage 4 and AFIB. I recently had a stay in hospital with pnuemonia in both...

Hello to all I wasn't quite sure which area to post in so here goes,I have COPD...

Festie

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Where is safe to buy Valium

Where is the best place to buy diazepam for myself as don’t want to buy from a dodgy site

Where is the best place to buy diazepam for myself as don’t want to buy from a d...

Cammylad

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Has anyone experienced waking up at night with an episode of AF after a nightmare or bad dream? Is there a possible cause and effect?

medication, AF at night, Side effects

Harrythmia

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Never Felt So Good

About a year ago I decided to have a Lifestyle Renaissance which included a Healthy Plant Based Diet, Mountain Biking (Which I have become pretty good at,...

About a year ago I decided to have a Lifestyle Renaissance which included a Heal...

Finlay007

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Strange Kardia readings

Any thoughts? I was sitting and reading quietly when I felt a bit faint and nauseous. I took up my new Kardia monitor and got a reading for “Possible atrial...

Any thoughts? I was sitting and reading quietly when I felt a bit faint and naus...

Cara95

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Constant Ectopics. How to live.

Hello again. Recap - I’m 54, female, had PAF for 15 years with episodes down to 3 months apart. I take 200 mg flecainide a day , 5 mg bisprolol and 20 mg...

Hello again. Recap - I’m 54, female, had PAF for 15 years with episodes down to ...

Rhiannonimity1

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Persistent AF

I have suffered with PAF for years and was offered an ablation 6 years ago. I didn't think my symptoms were bad enough to justify this and I managed quite...

I have suffered with PAF for years and was offered an ablation 6 years ago. I d...

cicek

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Technology and Drama

Howdy all. Hope all good with you fine folk. I didn't get to post an update yesterday as I had technical issues......... lucky for you all 😁. Last couple of...

Howdy all. Hope all good with you fine folk. I didn't get to post an update yest...

Ducky2003

•3 years ago

40 Replies

Charity concerned that new NICE guideline published today will delay diagnosis of AF

Today the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published their new NICE AF guideline. Whilst the AF Association welcomes their focus on...

Today the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published the...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

22 Replies

BEST SLEEPING POSITIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH HEART PROBLEMS

This article came in my Healthline newsletter this morning, it's full of information....

This article came in my Healthline newsletter this morning, it's full of informa...

goldey

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2021

Chest pain/tightness started 3 weeks post-ablation. Should I be concerned?

Anyone have any experience of Hawthorn (Cretaegus) for AFib?

Slow pulse

SUITABLE STRONG PAIN KILLER?

Edoxaban (Savaysa) gastrointestinal and other side effects

A hilarious guide to heart arrythmias

Woo hoo heart surgery 🫀

Palpitations treatment

Thank you

How long does the effect of having a catheter ablation last?

Blood pressure meds and increased heart rate.

Invitation to Surrey ASG Zoom meeting Wednesday 5th May 6.30pm

Not sure what's happening

Pacemaker, please help!

Flecainide

High Blood pressure with taking Sotalol 80mg 2x a day.

And Just As You Think Its Quiet on the Pulse Front..........

Weight loss after Ablation

Right Heart Catheter - Update

Ablation number TWO - excitement all round!

Possible causes of breathlessness

Where is safe to buy Valium

Has anyone experienced waking up at night with an episode of AF after a nightmare or bad dream? Is there a possible cause and effect?

Never Felt So Good

Strange Kardia readings

Constant Ectopics. How to live.

Persistent AF

Technology and Drama

Charity concerned that new NICE guideline published today will delay diagnosis of AF

BEST SLEEPING POSITIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH HEART PROBLEMS

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