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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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DON’T BE FOOLED BY ME

You all may have read this before, but a post on the BHF site has prompted me to put it here. So true. DON’T BE FOOLED BY ME “Don’t be fooled...

You all may have read this before, but a post on the BHF site has prompted me to...

jeanjeannie50

•3 years ago

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Amiodarone and bradycardia anyone?

I’m wondering if anyone has had the same experience as me. I’ve been on amiodarone for four months now and after the first two weeks of weird feelings it felt...

I’m wondering if anyone has had the same experience as me. I’ve been on amiodaro...

Visigoth

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Are there any anti-inflammatories that are safe with afib?

Hi all, Hope you're having a pleasant Sunday. Quick question: after my ablation, I was told - absolutely DO NOT take ibuprofen or any other...

Hi all, Hope you're having a pleasant Sunday. Quick question: after my ablation,...

DaveT81

•3 years ago

16 Replies

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After exercise

My normal resting heart rate is around 65. When I exercise (cycle) it will go to around 155. However once I finish my ride my heart rate will stay around 80...

My normal resting heart rate is around 65. When I exercise (cycle) it will go t...

chris45558

•3 years ago

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Reaction to Oxybutynin.Sent me into AF.

Hi everyone. It's a while since last posting as my PAF has been stable however I was prescribed the drug Oxybutynin for an over active bladder and after a few...

Hi everyone. It's a while since last posting as my PAF has been stable however I...

guitarman49

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Persistent AF

Just been told I will not be getting another cardioversion or an ablation as gone back into AF as heart too large- though how it has got too large after being...

Just been told I will not be getting another cardioversion or an ablation as gon...

dezi

•3 years ago

31 Replies

PAC or PVC?

Any sort of idea what this ecg could show on the second line it looks like a half of a beat just can’t work it out what it is? Been getting these more...

Any sort of idea what this ecg could show on the second line it looks like a hal...

Padayn01

•3 years ago

14 Replies

CARDIOVERSION

I am having a Cardioversion within a few days. I understand it will be under full Sedation. I have never yet been fully under sedation. I had an Angiogram...

I am having a Cardioversion within a few days. I understand it will be under ful...

Hugo40

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Apixaban

Hi Chris I have been on apixaban 5mg twice a day for seven years no problem all the best

Hi Chris I have been on apixaban 5mg twice a day for seven years no problem all ...

Mazza23

•3 years ago

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Stopping verapamil 120mg

Cardioligist said it's OK for me to stop verapamil 120mg.. Any experiences?

Dpc2019

•3 years ago

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Changing Episode Patterns

Have not posted for a good while but check in every day and learn a lot. I have PAF for 20 years. For 18 of those I would have one or two episodes a year -...

Have not posted for a good while but check in every day and learn a lot. I have...

President2012

•3 years ago

23 Replies

CBD Oil

I am new to this and after following the posts for sometime I thought someone may have some advice. I have had AF for 3 years now without any major drama's so...

I am new to this and after following the posts for sometime I thought someone ma...

dorisbtn

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Medscape summary interesting - What Doctors need to know re current NICE guidelines for AF - attached link below

Seems to echo what we have gleaned, how crucial anticoagulants are but also ablation to be considered in the first 2 years of paroxysmal AF....

Seems to echo what we have gleaned, how crucial anticoagulants are but also abla...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Metoprolol

I was prescribed 25mg of metoprolol, splitting the pill. Apparently I’m supposed to take it with food which means my first dose is around dinner time. The...

I was prescribed 25mg of metoprolol, splitting the pill. Apparently I’m supposed...

RemiTravillian

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Is the battery flat?

I have a battery-powered arm-cuff BP monitor from Boots. Does anyone know whether this will become less accurate as the battery runs down?

I have a battery-powered arm-cuff BP monitor from Boots. Does anyone know wheth...

TheGeorge

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Cryo ablation of AF -under sedation

Hi everyone, wasn’t sure about writing my update on my ablation Tues gone, it was terrifying. The following are my discharge summary. Then procedure was...

Hi everyone, wasn’t sure about writing my update on my ablation Tues gone, it wa...

Lesleyray

•3 years ago

59 Replies

Me

I also changed a couple of years ago best thing for me 😊 I funnily enough have OA too. I just get on with it pain in same joints as you. But not stop me from...

I also changed a couple of years ago best thing for me 😊 I funnily enough have ...

Apixabam

•3 years ago

1 Reply

New Arrhythmia while sleeping

Hello all, Over the last week, I've had a couple nights (last night included) where I would feel fluttering and almost a swoop of air up to my throat. It kept...

Hello all, Over the last week, I've had a couple nights (last night included) wh...

BobsBeat

•3 years ago

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Post ablation erratic heart rate

Hi, I had a cryoblation almost 3 weeks ago which seems to have sorted my rhythm issues out nicely. No more constant PAC, PVC, SVT etc so I'm feeling so much...

Hi, I had a cryoblation almost 3 weeks ago which seems to have sorted my rhythm...

KG70

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Post pacemaker problems?

Pacemaker installed on wednesday. Since then i have rested in hospital then travelled 400k home. Tonight i am getting heavy palpitations as i type. Late this...

Pacemaker installed on wednesday. Since then i have rested in hospital then trav...

Alphakiwi

•3 years ago

14 Replies

PAF, Propranolol and Apixaban

kalgs

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Eliquis

It is exactly a year since I had my RF ablation. I was lucky, haven't had a single episode of AF since. On Wednesday I saw a surgeon about my hip and I will...

It is exactly a year since I had my RF ablation. I was lucky, haven't had a sin...

Physalis

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Eloquis

Anyone have side effects from eloquis. ? I have been on it now fir a few months and noticing leg cramps and wierd sensations on left aside .

Anyone have side effects from eloquis. ? I have been on it now fir a few months ...

Magdre

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Has Anyone Else Experienced This?

Some of my PVCs lately have been feeling more like a swish(?) instead of like a heavy thump. Anyone else have experienced this? Or maybe the thump just hasn’t...

Some of my PVCs lately have been feeling more like a swish(?) instead of like a ...

RemiTravillian

•3 years ago

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Who takes Warfarin/Coumadin

Just out of interest, how many members here still take Warfarin? I do. Jean

jeanjeannie50

•3 years ago

94 Replies

AliveCor KardiaMobile EKG Monitor

Hiya Anyone got the latest version Kardia, are you pleased with it? I had one years ago but I've lost it, one of the original models. So thinking of replacing...

Hiya Anyone got the latest version Kardia, are you pleased with it? I had one y...

Hidden

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Video and text of what doctor's need to know about NICE Atrial Fibrillation Guidance

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/936639?src=wnl_newsalrt_uk_210708_MSCPEDIT&uac=184201CR&impID=3492838&faf=1

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/936639?src=wnl_newsalrt_uk_210708_MSCPEDIT&...

seasider18

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Random sternum chest pain and hoarseness after converting

Hello All, I was in an AFib event lasting 8 days early May. On the 3rd day I was given EKG and put on Eliquis and 50mg Metoprolol by my Primary. My HR was...

Hello All, I was in an AFib event lasting 8 days early May. On the 3rd day I was...

BobsBeat

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Non steroid nasal spray

Hi there. Can anyone please recommend a non steroid nasal spray for allergies and hay fever. Thank you ;-)

Hi there. Can anyone please recommend a non steroid nasal spray for allergies a...

Tezzer1

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Phrenic nerve paralysis

I have a paralyzed phrenic nerve from an ablation has anyone else had this happen and how are you doing?

I have a paralyzed phrenic nerve from an ablation has anyone else had this happ...

Jacnc

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2021

DON’T BE FOOLED BY ME

Amiodarone and bradycardia anyone?

Are there any anti-inflammatories that are safe with afib?

After exercise

Reaction to Oxybutynin.Sent me into AF.

Persistent AF

PAC or PVC?

CARDIOVERSION

Apixaban

Stopping verapamil 120mg

Changing Episode Patterns

CBD Oil

Medscape summary interesting - What Doctors need to know re current NICE guidelines for AF - attached link below

Metoprolol

Is the battery flat?

Cryo ablation of AF -under sedation

Me

New Arrhythmia while sleeping

Post ablation erratic heart rate

Post pacemaker problems?

PAF, Propranolol and Apixaban

Eliquis

Eloquis

Has Anyone Else Experienced This?

Who takes Warfarin/Coumadin

AliveCor KardiaMobile EKG Monitor

Video and text of what doctor's need to know about NICE Atrial Fibrillation Guidance

Random sternum chest pain and hoarseness after converting

Non steroid nasal spray

Phrenic nerve paralysis

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