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Bisoprolol

Hi, Having been diagnosed with AFib for a short time, the doctors are still trying to sort meds out It seams to be taking for ever with Covid, and people of...

Hi, Having been diagnosed with AFib for a short time, the doctors are still tryi...

Andy-f

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Flutter

Does flutter always have a fast heart rate ?

kalgs

•3 years ago

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Has anyone got any advice on combating tiredness while on beta blockers and blood thinners.

Beating tiredness

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

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A F and flying

Has anyone ever had an af attack on a long haul flight?

trixie100

•3 years ago

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Three years ago today ....

On this day in 2018, I had my first cardioversion. My heart had been stuck at 150bpm for three days. I was hospitalised, diagnosed with Atrial Flutter and...

On this day in 2018, I had my first cardioversion. My heart had been stuck at 15...

Kaz747

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Diabetic neuropathy

I have type 2 diabetes for thirty years but was put on metformin an year ago. I have no pain in legs etc but have sensitive to touch pain in chest muscles....

I have type 2 diabetes for thirty years but was put on metformin an year ago. I...

Ayurvij

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Pesistent AFIB and Accuracy Of Sports Chest Heart Rate Straps?

Hi, wondering if any other runners/cyclists that have hrm sports watches and hrm chest straps experience wide results during activities (not at rest). Im aged...

Hi, wondering if any other runners/cyclists that have hrm sports watches and hrm...

MrFizz

•3 years ago

17 Replies

RF Ablation

Had my one week post ablation check in. Dr said he RF ablated my 4 pulmonary veins but did an oval around two veins at a time, versus a circle around each one....

Had my one week post ablation check in. Dr said he RF ablated my 4 pulmonary vei...

Kmm96

•3 years ago

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Odd “pulsing” in eye in rhythm with heartbeat.

I noticed yesterday, on looking at a bright sky, that there was a rhythmic “pulsing” of thin veinlike shapes (described in more detail below) synchronised...

I noticed yesterday, on looking at a bright sky, that there was a rhythmic “puls...

Hidden

•3 years ago

15 Replies

I think I felt my pacemaker vibrate

If so why and is there anything that would make it vibrate

Burdd

•3 years ago

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What Kind Of Heart Disease Did Prince Philip Have?

Since so many of you are in the UK, I hope that somebody was able to find out what exact type of heart problems the Prince had. I cannot seem to find that...

Since so many of you are in the UK, I hope that somebody was able to find out wh...

goldey

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Ectopics

I have suffer with PAF and intermittent ectopics. The last 2 days I’ve had almost constant ectopics . Multiple atrial ectopics. I’ve used my Kardia Band and...

I have suffer with PAF and intermittent ectopics. The last 2 days I’ve had alm...

kalgs

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Runny Nose

Would like to know what is giving me a runny nose when I go for a walk or eat. I am on Lansaprozole, Asprin, Coliprogrel, 10mg Avortastatin, Ososobide...

Would like to know what is giving me a runny nose when I go for a walk or eat. I...

Sizzlerman

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Mood swings up and down like a yo-yo

Hey you fellow Afibbers and sufferers. It’s that young chap from ‘Up North’ again, bleating on about his legs. Night before last was one of the worst nights of...

Hey you fellow Afibbers and sufferers. It’s that young chap from ‘Up North’ agai...

Tickerprobs

•3 years ago

47 Replies

Confusing BP readings...left arm versus right

Hi all hope everyone is well on this glorious day. Bit confused at the moment as whether left arm BP reading or right arm, which is higher than left arm is...

Hi all hope everyone is well on this glorious day. Bit confused at the moment a...

DizzyD

•3 years ago

4 Replies

RIP Philip

Condolences to her Majesty on the death of her faithful and supportive husband. One of a kind.

Condolences to her Majesty on the death of her faithful and supportive husband....

BobD

Volunteer•3 years ago

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CHADS-VASc

I’ve been looking at the risk calculator. Am I right in that you only score a point of your BP is 140/90 or above .

I’ve been looking at the risk calculator. Am I right in that you only score a po...

kalgs

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Anyone stop metoprolol or Diltiazam after ablation?

Wondering if anyone stopped these drugs shortly after ablation? Thanks!

Kmm96

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Edoxaban switch

I have just had a phone call from the pharmacist at my GP surgery. Because recent blood test indicated that my kidneys are not functioning well, he is...

I have just had a phone call from the pharmacist at my GP surgery. Because recen...

rothwell

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Femoral arteriovenous fistula?

Rats! Yesterday diagnosed with an arteriovenous fistula femoral caused by the ablation I had last Friday. My bloodwork showed anemia, as well. The good news...

Rats! Yesterday diagnosed with an arteriovenous fistula femoral caused by the ab...

Nigel2000

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Anxiety nervousness and mental health link with afib.?

Iv often wondered whether anxiety, ocd, depression, fear, over worrying etc can set the foundations for afib to manifest at a later date.? The reason I ask...

Iv often wondered whether anxiety, ocd, depression, fear, over worrying etc can ...

Jetcat

•3 years ago

41 Replies

Shutting the door after the horse has bolted

As many of you will be aware the question has often been asked on this forum whether an individual should shield because of being vulnerable due to AF. As it...

As many of you will be aware the question has often been asked on this forum whe...

pottypete1

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Stroke Risk in or out of AF

I have PAF and wondered if the risk of a stroke is the same when in Sinus Rhythm as it is when in AF? I am sure I heard an Cardiologist say that this was the...

I have PAF and wondered if the risk of a stroke is the same when in Sinus Rhythm...

SirBeatalot

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Astra Zenica

I had a reaction to my first AZ jab several weeks ago. I became very hot and flushed and then had worrying palpitations for few hours after. Has anybody else...

I had a reaction to my first AZ jab several weeks ago. I became very hot and fl...

John67

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Why is it that ectopics can often been somewhat painful and take your breath away?

I feel like I may have wondered this before, but they're really starting to unsettle me lately. I did the PK diet for a few weeks and during that time, and for...

I feel like I may have wondered this before, but they're really starting to unse...

DaveT81

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Sotalol v flecanide

I feel lost with my current position. I suffer with PAF and ectopics. My cardiologist and nurse recommended flecanide and arranged a blood test to see if my...

I feel lost with my current position. I suffer with PAF and ectopics. My cardiol...

kalgs

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Withdrawal symptoms due to reducing Bisoprolol?

Starting reduced Bisoprolol this morning, down to 1.25mg from 2.5mg (been on that fir 5-6 years) Anyone know if I may get any sort of withdrawal symptoms?...

Starting reduced Bisoprolol this morning, down to 1.25mg from 2.5mg (been on tha...

Tilly1957

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Lifestyle Medicine - for newbies

Good Morning - well here at least! There are a number of threads on Lifestyle (Functional for our US friends) Medicine but few seem to really understand just...

Good Morning - well here at least! There are a number of threads on Lifestyle (F...

CDreamer

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Racing heartbeats

Good Morning, have been on Verapamil 145 mls for nearly two weeks now. On Tuesday my heart started going rather fast took my pill in pocket and it went down....

Good Morning, have been on Verapamil 145 mls for nearly two weeks now. On Tuesda...

Gillybean123

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Any side effects from flu jab?

I'm new here. Diagnosed with afib 5 months ago. Still freaking out about it. I recently had a flu jab and have had lots of headaches, palpitations and...

I'm new here. Diagnosed with afib 5 months ago. Still freaking out about it. I r...

Wombat3

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2021

Bisoprolol

Flutter

Has anyone got any advice on combating tiredness while on beta blockers and blood thinners.

A F and flying

Three years ago today ....

Diabetic neuropathy

Pesistent AFIB and Accuracy Of Sports Chest Heart Rate Straps?

RF Ablation

Odd “pulsing” in eye in rhythm with heartbeat.

I think I felt my pacemaker vibrate

What Kind Of Heart Disease Did Prince Philip Have?

Ectopics

Runny Nose

Mood swings up and down like a yo-yo

Confusing BP readings...left arm versus right

RIP Philip

CHADS-VASc

Anyone stop metoprolol or Diltiazam after ablation?

Edoxaban switch

Femoral arteriovenous fistula?

Anxiety nervousness and mental health link with afib.?

Shutting the door after the horse has bolted

Stroke Risk in or out of AF

Astra Zenica

Why is it that ectopics can often been somewhat painful and take your breath away?

Sotalol v flecanide

Withdrawal symptoms due to reducing Bisoprolol?

Lifestyle Medicine - for newbies

Racing heartbeats

Any side effects from flu jab?

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