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Stopped Flecainide

Hadn’t had an AFib episode in 5 months so tapered off Flecainide. AFib returned so I’m using Flecainide as a PIP instead. I’m about to get the newest “pulsed...

Hadn’t had an AFib episode in 5 months so tapered off Flecainide. AFib returned ...

Jmbrph

•3 years ago

24 Replies

The new girl

Having after 4 years of trying to convince the medical people that something wasn't right . In April they finally captured and diagnosed AF....

Having after 4 years of trying to convince the medical people that something was...

Saltcoatslass04

•3 years ago

75 Replies

Cardioversion

Had my cardio version yesterday and it took 4 hours from the time I booked in to going home. Most of time was spent pre and post procedure in the recovery room...

Had my cardio version yesterday and it took 4 hours from the time I booked in to...

dindy

•3 years ago

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Breathing again

I recently posted about breathing but forgot to mention one aspect I find particularly interesting. Evidently, breathing through your left nostril activates...

I recently posted about breathing but forgot to mention one aspect I find partic...

secondtry

•3 years ago

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How to manage your AF during the hot days ...

We all love the summer months, but sometimes the heat can feel relentless and can accelerate an episode for many during the hot days. Please remember to: 1....

We all love the summer months, but sometimes the heat can feel relentless and ca...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

1 Reply

Is Fasting Safe

Hello All. I wander if fasting is safe for people with Afib. Has anyone fasted for extended period of time - let's say 2 to 5 days? If yes, did the fasting...

Hello All. I wander if fasting is safe for people with Afib. Has anyone fasted...

Ruza2020

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Cryo ablation - Sedation -update

Hi everyone, for those who have read my last two posts regarding the above I’m happy to tell you that since 6th July I’ve had no AF or ectopic beats, my BPM...

Hi everyone, for those who have read my last two posts regarding the above I’m h...

Lesleyray

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Can anyone help?

I have been going in and out of AF since yesterday afternoon. I have never experienced this before and have always had an attack, then gone back into sinus...

I have been going in and out of AF since yesterday afternoon. I have never exp...

Cavalierrubie

•3 years ago

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Edoxaban or Apixaban.

On Friday last week I noticed my left arm was a bit swollen and by Sunday a lot swollen so I decided to consult the NHS website and ended up being directed to...

On Friday last week I noticed my left arm was a bit swollen and by Sunday a lot ...

Stinky1953

•3 years ago

6 Replies

An unnecessary comment

As I have said many times until now, I am on no medication for AF but also on no medication for BP, though it is permanently increased (140/90 to 150/100). For...

As I have said many times until now, I am on no medication for AF but also on no...

Hidden

•3 years ago

150 Replies

Splitting a tablet

I take 75mg of aspirin daily, and I have been splitting a 300mg aspirin into four. How confident can we be that a quarter of a pill will contain more-or-less...

I take 75mg of aspirin daily, and I have been splitting a 300mg aspirin into fou...

TheGeorge

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Kardia stopped working

My Kardia has stopped working I have changed the battery but that did not help. Do they wear out! I have had it a good few years. Have AF at the moment and...

My Kardia has stopped working I have changed the battery but that did not help. ...

Gertsen

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Insomnia and bisoprolol

Hi guys my first post thanks for having me I’m on bisoprolol twice a day 2.5mg can go up to 10mg for ventricular ectopy waiting on second ablation but I’m...

Hi guys my first post thanks for having me I’m on bisoprolol twice a day 2.5mg c...

Hidden

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Just started on Apixaban

Has anyone experience increased back & joint pain in Apixaban ?

Koladog

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Excercise Watch

I know you are all aware of how we can check our heart rate with an exercise watch and do so to make sure we are keeping our heart rate down if exercising or...

I know you are all aware of how we can check our heart rate with an exercise wat...

dindy

•3 years ago

12 Replies

The link to AF

Have PAF for a while. Symptoms are: the pulse going to 80 from the usual 60, frequent urination at night and abdominal sounds (gurgling etc.). Have no...

Have PAF for a while. Symptoms are: the pulse going to 80 from the usual 60, fre...

Hidden

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Cardioversion Imminent

Had my echo, check and yesterday was checking blood pressure, blood sample covid swab etc. Tomorrow 7:30 Wednesday I have the procedure. What concerns me is...

Had my echo, check and yesterday was checking blood pressure, blood sample covid...

dindy

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Ablation pre op

Hi all. Going to hospital this morning for a pre op This will be my 1st ablation. What happens at the pre op ? And how long after will I get my appointment...

Hi all. Going to hospital this morning for a pre op This will be my 1st ablati...

Lenlec

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Unsuccessful Ablation and Amiodarone?

How effective is amiodarone for converting Persistent afib people to sinus rhythm? After unsuccessful ablation..

How effective is amiodarone for converting Persistent afib people to sinus rhy...

luvthebeach

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Habitual coffee consumption may lower risk for irregular heartbeat

This might be of interest to some of you....

Physalis

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Ablation pre op preparation.

I'm going for my first ablation next week in Bristol. The notes I received for the preparation is not too clear on some points. It says I must wash myself...

I'm going for my first ablation next week in Bristol. The notes I received for t...

Palpman

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Trigger (Not only fools and horses)

I have been trying for months to establish a trigger that sets off attacks of AF. I’m lucky at present that I’m only on blood pressure and anti coagulative...

I have been trying for months to establish a trigger that sets off attacks of AF...

Firstbusman

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Trigger (Not only fools and horses)

I have been trying for months to establish a trigger that sets off attacks of AF. I’m lucky at present that I’m only on blood pressure and anti coagulative...

I have been trying for months to establish a trigger that sets off attacks of AF...

Firstbusman

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Afib/Irregular heart rate.

I previously had OHS twice to fix an aneurysm and developed Afib and tachycardia afterwards. Was originally on amiodarone and since a small dose of bisoprolol....

I previously had OHS twice to fix an aneurysm and developed Afib and tachycardia...

cjbroon

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Switching from Eliquis to a one a day 325mg Aspirin

Hi guys, just curious, Has anybody been on Eliquis and then changed to one aspirin 325 mg a day instead? I was diagnosed with Afib in 2018 but have maybe one...

Hi guys, just curious, Has anybody been on Eliquis and then changed to one aspir...

ecdiener

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Pace and Ablate

Good morning on this beautiful day, Friday had my AV node ablated and pacemaker set on 80 to 120 beats. Stopped Bisoprolol (Yipeeee) so should start to feel my...

Good morning on this beautiful day, Friday had my AV node ablated and pacemaker ...

Golfer60UK

•3 years ago

45 Replies

Afib,meds and running

Had another 24hrs in A + E for Afib episode Seen by cardiologist who has started me on verapamil and flecanide. My AF was caused by running, Was diagnosed 6yrs...

Had another 24hrs in A + E for Afib episode Seen by cardiologist who has started...

positively4thstreet

•3 years ago

46 Replies

Epicardial endocardial ablation

Have any of you had an epicardial endocardial ablation? I’m scheduled for one early next month. The back of my heart (outside of heart) will be ablated and...

Have any of you had an epicardial endocardial ablation? I’m scheduled for one e...

Tux18

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Natural remedies

Hi Looking to start taking a couple of natural remedies to try and help me threw the day Do any of you take Apixiban along with turmeric and garlic tablets Are...

Hi Looking to start taking a couple of natural remedies to try and help me threw...

Andy-f

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Forced to stop Xeralto

I live in South Africa and suffer from PAF. Due to the rioting the pharmacies in my area do not have stocks of anticoagulants. I think I have read that you are...

I live in South Africa and suffer from PAF. Due to the rioting the pharmacies in...

pusillanimous

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2021

Stopped Flecainide

The new girl

Cardioversion

Breathing again

How to manage your AF during the hot days ...

Is Fasting Safe

Cryo ablation - Sedation -update

Can anyone help?

Edoxaban or Apixaban.

An unnecessary comment

Splitting a tablet

Kardia stopped working

Insomnia and bisoprolol

Just started on Apixaban

Excercise Watch

The link to AF

Cardioversion Imminent

Ablation pre op

Unsuccessful Ablation and Amiodarone?

Habitual coffee consumption may lower risk for irregular heartbeat

Ablation pre op preparation.

Trigger (Not only fools and horses)

Trigger (Not only fools and horses)

Afib/Irregular heart rate.

Switching from Eliquis to a one a day 325mg Aspirin

Pace and Ablate

Afib,meds and running

Epicardial endocardial ablation

Natural remedies

Forced to stop Xeralto

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