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Put on new medication

Does anyone have any experience with Metoprolol tartrate? If so does it work and did you experience any side effects? Thanks

Does anyone have any experience with Metoprolol tartrate? If so does it work and...

Daddyrabbit

•3 years ago

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LVH ON ECG

Anyone been diagnosed with LVH following an ECG ?

kalgs

•3 years ago

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Head tightness/ache/dizziness/feeling my pulse in ear body even when not in AF!

I love reading this forum thank you everyone who contributes it’s so helpful! I suffer with dizziness & head pain - can come on bending over or sometimes...

I love reading this forum thank you everyone who contributes it’s so helpful! I ...

12Potter

•3 years ago

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Fibricheck

I had a telephone call from the hospital arrhythmia nurse yesterday who wanted to arrange for me to download the Fibricheck app to send in readings 3 times a...

I had a telephone call from the hospital arrhythmia nurse yesterday who wanted t...

Cat04

•3 years ago

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Flecanide and Kardia 6l

What a day yesterday. Took Flecanide for the very first time . Within an hour my Kardia 6L was showing wide QRS. I took my BP which had shot up. It’s normally...

What a day yesterday. Took Flecanide for the very first time . Within an hour my...

kalgs

•3 years ago

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How long for ablation follow up NHS?

I had an ablation in Feb and had expected a follow up after 3-months, however I’ve just been sent an appointment for December. When I queried why I had to wait...

I had an ablation in Feb and had expected a follow up after 3-months, however I’...

tridye

•3 years ago

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Kadia

I have been getting so many Kardia readings saying they cannot be read because of interference. Could it be because I need t change the battery. It has not...

I have been getting so many Kardia readings saying they cannot be read because o...

Gertsen

•3 years ago

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Thank you to everyone who answered me, your input is much appreciated.

Thank you

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

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Thanks

I’m going through a particularly rough patch at the moment with lots of anxiety. I big thanks to all who have responded to my posts .

I’m going through a particularly rough patch at the moment with lots of anxiety....

kalgs

•3 years ago

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Verapamil dosent work ..any advice

Hae been on verapamil for 8 weeks 40mg 4 times a day and it dosent seem to have any positive affect on controlling my irregular heartbeat or stop me going into...

Hae been on verapamil for 8 weeks 40mg 4 times a day and it dosent seem to have ...

Suntanann

•3 years ago

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AF episodes starting again!

I had my first ablation in 2017 which didn't work so I had my second one in 2018. The consultant said that he had found all the areas that had been missed in...

I had my first ablation in 2017 which didn't work so I had my second one in 2018...

Ashburton51

•3 years ago

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General Anaesthetic worries

I have been in hospital with gall bladder problems. I will need to have it removed as soon as possible. I had an ablation last October and so far so good...

I have been in hospital with gall bladder problems. I will need to have it rem...

PennyMary

•3 years ago

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Supraventricular Ectopy and premature ventricular contractions

I have been experiencing the above almost permanent since last Friday . I normally have PAF and ectopics from time to time . It’s been suggested by my...

I have been experiencing the above almost permanent since last Friday . I norma...

kalgs

•3 years ago

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With my second vaccine I felt tired and my legs were heavy and I had a runny nose for two days but no side effects with first one.

COVID vaccine

Overseventy

•3 years ago

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Beano

Have no problem with sotalol which I take twice daily. Find it’s the best medication to control af.

Have no problem with sotalol which I take twice daily. Find it’s the best medica...

beano2013

•3 years ago

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Interesting articles on Magnesium & Potassium

https://mailchi.mp/drjohnday/get-your-life-back-in-rhythm-with-cardiologist-dr-john-day-april-2021-issue

https://mailchi.mp/drjohnday/get-your-life-back-in-rhythm-with-cardiologist-dr-j...

secondtry

•3 years ago

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AZ clot risks explained

Just found the following information which though I can't verify does look about right AZ vaccine risk 0.0004%. Birth control pill 0.12%. Smoking 0.18% Covid...

Just found the following information which though I can't verify does look about...

BobD

Volunteer•3 years ago

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Hard thumping - experiences

I am going to get this checked out but I was hoping to hear of anyone else experiences. I've been reading this site for a few years and it has helped me so...

I am going to get this checked out but I was hoping to hear of anyone else exper...

Nellls

•3 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta..Welcome to the bank of Aspirin...not strictly AF related but may be of interest.

https://youtu.be/cvkQGjaHNss

Steve112

•3 years ago

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Support AF Association with the Captain Tom 100 challenge

AF Association are proud to be part of ‘Captain Tom 100’ to celebrate the life and legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore. Friday 30 April 2021 would have been...

AF Association are proud to be part of ‘Captain Tom 100’ to celebrate the life a...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Parasympathetic Nervous System - Vagus Nerve

As many of you know along with AF I suffer from a relatively rare (we think?) condition called Myasthenia gravis which is a neuro muscular condition which most...

As many of you know along with AF I suffer from a relatively rare (we think?) co...

CDreamer

•3 years ago

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Heart Palpitations

I have experienced heart palpitations for more than 15 years and my recent test showed a slight dilation but with normal heart beat. I was given caverdilol but...

I have experienced heart palpitations for more than 15 years and my recent test ...

CARS85

•3 years ago

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Ablation Help

Evening all. I have read the fact sheets ahead of my ablation in just over a week .......... very informative and helpful. Just a couple of questions though,...

Evening all. I have read the fact sheets ahead of my ablation in just over a wee...

Ducky2003

•3 years ago

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Catch up

Hi all Hope you all had a nice Easter and are keeping well .Had my second jab on Thursday So I'm done and dusted Hopefully the lift on restrictions will be...

Hi all Hope you all had a nice Easter and are keeping well .Had my second jab ...

Vonnieruth

•3 years ago

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Does anyone go jogging whilst taking beta blockers and cope well. I’m surprised that so many people have AF, I do feel quite chilled on beta

Exercise

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

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Just One Thing - Dr Mosley Podcasts on Lifestyle Medicine - Link to subscribe

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000v3g2 Or subscribe through the BBC Sounds App - Just One Thing

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000v3g2 Or subscribe through the BBC Sounds ...

CDreamer

•3 years ago

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Dr Mosley on cultured foods - NOW on Radio 4

I’m sure it will be on podcast.

CDreamer

•3 years ago

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Muscle pain and AF

Hi everyone, I am looking for a suitable muscle rub for my neck. That can be used with AF, does anyone use anything that works well. I have got tiger balm at...

Hi everyone, I am looking for a suitable muscle rub for my neck. That can be use...

Gillybean123

•3 years ago

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Verapamil and bisoprolol for afib together

Varapomil and bisoprolol for afib Hi ..diagnosed with afib/irregular heartbeat in January and have been to see cardiologist who has carried out angiogram and...

Varapomil and bisoprolol for afib Hi ..diagnosed with afib/irregular heartbeat i...

Suntanann

•3 years ago

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Advice on episodes of fast heart rate, please

Hi all, bit of background, successful ablation January 2020 for AF. Don't drink or smoke, no caffeine, lost nearly 5 stone, regular long daily walks, good...

Hi all, bit of background, successful ablation January 2020 for AF. Don't drink...

Ecki

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2021

Put on new medication

LVH ON ECG

Head tightness/ache/dizziness/feeling my pulse in ear body even when not in AF!

Fibricheck

Flecanide and Kardia 6l

How long for ablation follow up NHS?

Kadia

Thank you to everyone who answered me, your input is much appreciated.

Thanks

Verapamil dosent work ..any advice

AF episodes starting again!

General Anaesthetic worries

Supraventricular Ectopy and premature ventricular contractions

With my second vaccine I felt tired and my legs were heavy and I had a runny nose for two days but no side effects with first one.

Beano

Interesting articles on Magnesium & Potassium

AZ clot risks explained

Hard thumping - experiences

Dr Sanjay Gupta..Welcome to the bank of Aspirin...not strictly AF related but may be of interest.

Support AF Association with the Captain Tom 100 challenge

Parasympathetic Nervous System - Vagus Nerve

Heart Palpitations

Ablation Help

Catch up

Does anyone go jogging whilst taking beta blockers and cope well. I’m surprised that so many people have AF, I do feel quite chilled on beta

Just One Thing - Dr Mosley Podcasts on Lifestyle Medicine - Link to subscribe

Dr Mosley on cultured foods - NOW on Radio 4

Muscle pain and AF

Verapamil and bisoprolol for afib together

Advice on episodes of fast heart rate, please

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