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Apixaban and blood chemistry

Since being with my wife. For the last 30 years I have not been bothered by insect bites. Whilst she is a magnet for all airborne and crawling creatures. I...

Since being with my wife. For the last 30 years I have not been bothered by inse...

Tryfan

•3 years ago

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Blood thinners and cardioversion /ablation

Can anyone tell me if you have to be on bloodthinners if your having a cardioversion or ablation I'm seeing EP for first time Thursday and will be pushing for...

Can anyone tell me if you have to be on bloodthinners if your having a cardiover...

Suntanann

•3 years ago

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Beta Blockers

mary70

•3 years ago

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Which is best Kardia or Fibracheck

I have ordered a Kardia and also got a new mobile phone which I have noticed has a Fibracheck App installed. Any suggestions which one is the best and easiest...

I have ordered a Kardia and also got a new mobile phone which I have noticed has...

Nerja2012

•3 years ago

51 Replies

Clopidogrel and a f

I take apixaban and have side affects including massive hair loss. A friend is on Clopidogrel with no side effects she hasn't got a f but has had a stroke. Has...

I take apixaban and have side affects including massive hair loss. A friend is o...

trixie100

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Dithering!

Hi again all, I am on the list for an ablation eventually, but I have elected o see my EP privately soon. I wonder if anyone can give me advice as to what to...

Hi again all, I am on the list for an ablation eventually, but I have elected o ...

bassets

•3 years ago

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body shaking

I have had 3 ablations in 1 year finally my HR was under control then about 8 months later my heart rate went to 180. I went to the ER they shocked me and I...

I have had 3 ablations in 1 year finally my HR was under control then about 8 mo...

rock1038

•3 years ago

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Under active thyroid

I am currently taking only Apixaban for PAF, had an ablation 2 years ago, and just occasionally get bouts of ectopics, never a rapid heartbeat. My issues have...

I am currently taking only Apixaban for PAF, had an ablation 2 years ago, and ju...

Jeanette49

•3 years ago

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Post Ablation day 2

It's been two days since my ablation and I'm surprised at the lack of after effects of the procedure. I got home yesterday lunchtime after an overnight stay at...

It's been two days since my ablation and I'm surprised at the lack of after effe...

Griffin9

•3 years ago

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Not sure about risking a re-do ablation at 77.

I had a cryoablation in Dec 19 which was not the success I had hoped for My AF has not improved and the meds I take Flec and Bisoprolol are giving me side...

I had a cryoablation in Dec 19 which was not the success I had hoped for My AF h...

Oscal

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Heart Failure and hip replacement?

I am 82 and have permanent AF. I have recently been diagnosed as having clinical heart failure.I am also on the waiting list for hip replacement but am...

I am 82 and have permanent AF. I have recently been diagnosed as having clinical...

Hawkie147

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Apple iWatch

Has anyone got the new Apple IWatch with the Blood oxygen (SPO2) sensor? Some branches tore my iWatch off my wrist - and I did not find it until my mower had...

Has anyone got the new Apple IWatch with the Blood oxygen (SPO2) sensor? Some br...

S11m

•3 years ago

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Thank you eveeybody

Just want to thank everybody who has replied to my post yesterday ...it gives me hope which is everyrhing . I will be going to see my EP Thursday next week...

Just want to thank everybody who has replied to my post yesterday ...it gives me...

Suntanann

•3 years ago

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Is AF going to shorten my life??

I have continual AF, irregular beats and a resting heart rate around 100bpm. I am on 10 mg Bisoprolol, which means my heart rate never goes above 125 bpm. My...

I have continual AF, irregular beats and a resting heart rate around 100bpm. I a...

artmcclin

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Concerned about groin post Ablation

Hello, I had an EP study and Ablation 3 weeks ago today for AVRT. All seems fine with regard to my heart. The odd skipped beat but seems to become more mild as...

Hello, I had an EP study and Ablation 3 weeks ago today for AVRT. All seems fine...

JAXDC1

•3 years ago

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Return of the Duck

Well hello all. Hope that everyone is ok. Sorry for being AWOL for a while but its been a bit of a bumpy couple of weeks and hubby has been monopolising the...

Well hello all. Hope that everyone is ok. Sorry for being AWOL for a while but i...

Ducky2003

•3 years ago

20 Replies

In AF and looking for advice

looking for guidance. I had my second ablation back in January and have been off any medication since then. Unfortunately tonight whilst exercising I went into...

looking for guidance. I had my second ablation back in January and have been off...

Rossdkemp

•3 years ago

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Purple splotches

Have suddenly started coming up with purple splotches on my arms and blue bruises on my legs. Am currently on 150 x2 Dabigatran a day. Can one be...

Have suddenly started coming up with purple splotches on my arms and blue bruise...

Hylda2

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Help & Advice Please

I am 68yrs old & due to meet with my surgeon to discuss a right hip replacement on the 16th June & to say I am extremely anxious about this operation is an...

I am 68yrs old & due to meet with my surgeon to discuss a right hip replacement ...

lmoore

•3 years ago

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Flecanide and tremors

I have developed tremors in my right hand and also in my right leg. I also have mild tremors in my left hand. I have been to my GP and she did some test on my...

I have developed tremors in my right hand and also in my right leg. I also have ...

RajaRua

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Is ablation ever successful?

Have become increasingly depressed and feel totally hopeless now . Diagnosed with afib in January . Have tried bisoprolol which made me feel like the living...

Have become increasingly depressed and feel totally hopeless now . Diagnosed wit...

Suntanann

•3 years ago

87 Replies

A/fib

Is there anybody with A/fib take Mirtazapine (antidepressant)

P365

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Dental extraction and Edoxaban

Hello Everybody I have to have a wisdom tooth extracted next week, and the root is very near to a nerve. I have met the dental specialist who will do this...

Hello Everybody I have to have a wisdom tooth extracted next week, and the root ...

Wightbaby

•3 years ago

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5 Weeks Post Ablation

Well I am now 5 weeks post ablation. For the most part I have been doing really good. But today I had a couple strange episodes. My heart was pretty active...

Well I am now 5 weeks post ablation. For the most part I have been doing really ...

dh1120

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Ablation today

I'm on my way to the clinic for my ablation and would you believe it, I had AF last night for the first time in 3 months. I took a Kardia reading at 6:30 this...

I'm on my way to the clinic for my ablation and would you believe it, I had AF l...

Griffin9

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Digoxin dose increase

Is anyone taking Digoxin? I have just had a dose increase and now on 187.5 mcg. Since the increase I’m really spaced out, foggy headed, nauseous, lethargic...

Is anyone taking Digoxin? I have just had a dose increase and now on 187.5 mcg....

Mollykin

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Alkaline phosphatase level up again

I had my annual liver function test and again have raised alk phos level. I had slightly raised level a couple of years back (150) and was prescribed Ad-cal....

I had my annual liver function test and again have raised alk phos level. I had...

Finvola

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Ectopic beats 18 months after Atrial Flutter ablation

Hi, hope you are all well. I have found a lot of great advice and reassurance from this group and have been thankful for all the information. My question is:...

Hi, hope you are all well. I have found a lot of great advice and reassurance f...

Ausboy

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Usual dilemma: Rate or Rhythm

Am 77 years old and diagnosed with paroxysmal AFIB last Feb, by chance. No symptoms. Now taking Bisoprolol 2,5 and Tritace 5 (for BP). Have no other health...

Am 77 years old and diagnosed with paroxysmal AFIB last Feb, by chance. No sympt...

Hidden

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Atrial Flutter

After two ablations I have no AF, but have developed Atrial Flutter which is constant. My Cardiologist will install a duel chamber Pacemaker for control. I am...

After two ablations I have no AF, but have developed Atrial Flutter which is con...

Golfer60UK

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2021

Apixaban and blood chemistry

Blood thinners and cardioversion /ablation

Beta Blockers

Which is best Kardia or Fibracheck

Clopidogrel and a f

Dithering!

body shaking

Under active thyroid

Post Ablation day 2

Not sure about risking a re-do ablation at 77.

Heart Failure and hip replacement?

Apple iWatch

Thank you eveeybody

Is AF going to shorten my life??

Concerned about groin post Ablation

Return of the Duck

In AF and looking for advice

Purple splotches

Help & Advice Please

Flecanide and tremors

Is ablation ever successful?

A/fib

Dental extraction and Edoxaban

5 Weeks Post Ablation

Ablation today

Digoxin dose increase

Alkaline phosphatase level up again

Ectopic beats 18 months after Atrial Flutter ablation

Usual dilemma: Rate or Rhythm

Atrial Flutter

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