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Link between AF and measles?

I have always had a pet theory that having measles very badly aged 12 affected my heart, only because I first noticed ectopics just after I recovered....

I have always had a pet theory that having measles very badly aged 12 affected m...

Buffafly

•3 years ago

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Ablation risk

Had a telephone consultation with my Barts Dr and he recommended ablation. He was very upbeat about risks . However, the referral letter arrived this morning...

Had a telephone consultation with my Barts Dr and he recommended ablation. He wa...

kalgs

•3 years ago

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Number of Ablations performed UK/US

On a recent thread there was some discussion about the difference between countries regarding access to EP’s and ablations, so I decided to do a bit of...

On a recent thread there was some discussion about the difference between countr...

CDreamer

•3 years ago

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Stopping Flecainide

I’ve decided to stop Flecainide since I haven’t had an AFib episode in 5 months. I’m staying on Xarelto, of course, so what’s the harm? I don’t like the long...

I’ve decided to stop Flecainide since I haven’t had an AFib episode in 5 months....

Jmbrph

•3 years ago

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3 Days Post Ablation

3 days ago I had Cryo Balloon Ablation at the Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital and wanted to put people at ease with the procedure after reading some of our...

3 days ago I had Cryo Balloon Ablation at the Liverpool Heart and Chest hospita...

Visacrem

•3 years ago

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Bad Breath and Low Energy on Rivaroxaban

Hi all, I am new here. i have been on rivaroxaban 20mg/day for around 16 months for persistent Afib. I am 67. a friend has told me that my breath smells...

Hi all, I am new here. i have been on rivaroxaban 20mg/day for around 16 months ...

mgmann

•3 years ago

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Bp and af after vaccine

I have perm af, af, hbp. you and it. but this about the vaccine. after First one. heart was all over the place for a little bit, second one, afib up to 105,...

I have perm af, af, hbp. you and it. but this about the vaccine. after First one...

sandy1952

•3 years ago

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Side effects of apaxiban

I am having a really difficult time with apaxiban which causes quite severe joint pain and upsets all my digestive system. I was briefly prescribed edaxaban...

I am having a really difficult time with apaxiban which causes quite severe join...

pip500

•3 years ago

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Anyone tried Epsom salts baths & footbaths for Magnesium to treat leg cramps.

I have been getting bad leg cramps every night for about a week and getting worn out. These are at front & side of leg & toes curl up.Nothing seems to help but...

I have been getting bad leg cramps every night for about a week and getting worn...

kkatz

•3 years ago

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Afib & Flecainide

I will need a 2nd ablation but in the mean time I am taking 100mg of Flecainide twice a day and it is working great. Can you tell how long this will last.

I will need a 2nd ablation but in the mean time I am taking 100mg of Flecainide ...

francesturpin

•3 years ago

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Ablation and travel

Hello everyone! Just found this site as a lay awake. (Not sleeping well lately). I’m having an ablation under general anesthesia this Wednesday. I’d planned to...

Hello everyone! Just found this site as a lay awake. (Not sleeping well lately)....

GuitarJohn

•3 years ago

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Flecainide and cataract surgery

Has anyone taking regular doses of Flecainide had cataract surgery? My surgeon talked about 'hollows' caused by Flecainide - this made the procedure a little...

Has anyone taking regular doses of Flecainide had cataract surgery? My surgeon ...

Finvola

•3 years ago

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Looking to find an experience cardiologist/Arrhythmia specialist closer to home for A/F treatments.

Can anyone here recommend a very good Cardiologist and or Arrhythmia specialist with years of experience in the Carmel, Pawling, Patterson or Wingdale area....

Can anyone here recommend a very good Cardiologist and or Arrhythmia specialist ...

FLINGFLANG

•3 years ago

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Can ablation make AF worse ?

Hi all. I’m down to have my 1st ablation some time this year. I get Af maybe once a month max take 100mg flecanide and it goes in a few hours. My ep said an...

Hi all. I’m down to have my 1st ablation some time this year. I get Af maybe onc...

Lenlec

•3 years ago

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AF meds and Valium

Hi all, don't remember asking this first because I'm super worry but, please, anybody has been prescribed Valium when on Digoxin, Flecainide, Sotalol? It...

Hi all, don't remember asking this first because I'm super worry but, please, an...

queseyo

•3 years ago

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THIS IS FOR BENMAISE - MISSED WARFARIN POST

Try this ........... John

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Missed Warfarin.

I'm not sure if I have taken my 5mg of Warfarin tonight. Is it better to take a one just in case , or maybe safer not to ?

I'm not sure if I have taken my 5mg of Warfarin tonight. Is it better to take a ...

benmaise

•3 years ago

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ECG iOS

Good afternoon, Kindly let me know if this iOS ECG is normal, Thanks

Skullman

•3 years ago

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Food Interactions With Sotolol?

Thanks to everyone for their feedback regarding my switching from Flecainide to Solotol. I have another concern maybe some have some insights into: I started...

Thanks to everyone for their feedback regarding my switching from Flecainide to ...

willec49

•3 years ago

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Bisoprolol dizziness

I have now been on 1.25mg Bisoprolol for 3 weeks. I take the tablet in the morning. For the 1st couple of weeks I did not have any effects but this week from...

I have now been on 1.25mg Bisoprolol for 3 weeks. I take the tablet in the morni...

Kayjas

•3 years ago

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Sorry me again lol ! So I’m Part time AF at present , how long do have to be out of Af to stay as part time ?

So I’m in and out of AF but was wondering if I’m only out of AF for say 5 minutes a day and I still classed as part time or permanent

So I’m in and out of AF but was wondering if I’m only out of AF for say 5 minute...

mjm1971

•3 years ago

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DR Gupta : shoot me down but ?

I may be wrong but there seems to be a massive pro campaign for Dr Gupta and his videos . Can I ask the following please A) his videos seem to be years old ,...

I may be wrong but there seems to be a massive pro campaign for Dr Gupta and his...

mjm1971

•3 years ago

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Stopping or not stopping Apixaban for dental treatment

I asked my GP surgery about Apixaban and dental work but they said ask the dentist. The dentist says ask then GP. Anyone else had this runaround and if so,...

I asked my GP surgery about Apixaban and dental work but they said ask the denti...

SuziElley

•3 years ago

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Go ahead with another ablation or not.?

I’m in a little bit of a dilemma and want to know what you guys/girls think. Iv had 3 PVI ablations for PAF and I’d say I’m doing rather well. I had a fourth...

I’m in a little bit of a dilemma and want to know what you guys/girls think. Iv...

Jetcat

•3 years ago

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AF episode

So I’ve been AF for last 16 hours BPM first fluctuated from 50 to 120 I took 1.25mg bisoporol at 9pm last night Took another 1.25mg at 6am BPM now between...

So I’ve been AF for last 16 hours BPM first fluctuated from 50 to 120 I took ...

mjm1971

•3 years ago

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Wanted to ask as I am new here:) thank you x

Hi everyone xxx I am new here but I love this forum as it’s been a great help and support to me. I am Icelandic but live in the Uk with husband and children...

Hi everyone xxx I am new here but I love this forum as it’s been a great help a...

Sigi1

•3 years ago

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How much is ablation privately ...anybody know ?

Am on waiting list for nhs ablation but been told I will be waiting 8 months and with my QOLso basly affected not sure I can wait that long . Does anybody now...

Am on waiting list for nhs ablation but been told I will be waiting 8 months and...

Suntanann

•3 years ago

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My AFib has changed

Hi has anyone noticed their AFib reducing or changing since having the phizer vaccine

Hi has anyone noticed their AFib reducing or changing since having the phizer va...

Pamuella

•3 years ago

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My experience, 8 weeks post ablation

Hi all I wanted to share my story after I found the information in this forum super helpful. I had an ablation done both for Afib and Flutter exactly 8 weeks...

Hi all I wanted to share my story after I found the information in this forum su...

rof182

•3 years ago

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Apixaban

Hi! I’m new here.. I’m 34 years old and was diagnosed with Pulmonary Embolism in February this year and I’ve been on Apixaban for 3 months. And stopped...

Hi! I’m new here.. I’m 34 years old and was diagnosed with Pulmonary Embolism in...

Ayenwaters

•3 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2021

Link between AF and measles?

Ablation risk

Number of Ablations performed UK/US

Stopping Flecainide

3 Days Post Ablation

Bad Breath and Low Energy on Rivaroxaban

Bp and af after vaccine

Side effects of apaxiban

Anyone tried Epsom salts baths & footbaths for Magnesium to treat leg cramps.

Afib & Flecainide

Ablation and travel

Flecainide and cataract surgery

Looking to find an experience cardiologist/Arrhythmia specialist closer to home for A/F treatments.

Can ablation make AF worse ?

AF meds and Valium

THIS IS FOR BENMAISE - MISSED WARFARIN POST

Missed Warfarin.

ECG iOS

Food Interactions With Sotolol?

Bisoprolol dizziness

Sorry me again lol ! So I’m Part time AF at present , how long do have to be out of Af to stay as part time ?

DR Gupta : shoot me down but ?

Stopping or not stopping Apixaban for dental treatment

Go ahead with another ablation or not.?

AF episode

Wanted to ask as I am new here:) thank you x

How much is ablation privately ...anybody know ?

My AFib has changed

My experience, 8 weeks post ablation

Apixaban

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