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I went to my closest hospital for 6 week checkup. I reported to the technician that i have been getting thumps in chest followed by headache and palpitations....

I went to my closest hospital for 6 week checkup. I reported to the technician t...

Alphakiwi

•3 years ago

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Normal rhythm

Thanks again for recent advice At the moment my afib converts itself, only taking one bisoprolol when in afib. My gp said that if it doesn’t convert itself,...

Thanks again for recent advice At the moment my afib converts itself, only taki...

Lindaj754

•3 years ago

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Atorvastatin to calm afib

I posted in March to ask if anyone else was prescribed atorvastatin to calm paroxysmal afib; no one had. 6 month update: It’s worked for me. I’ve gone from...

I posted in March to ask if anyone else was prescribed atorvastatin to calm paro...

Crumble2

•3 years ago

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Considering Amiodarone

My EP is considering placing me on amiodarone since nothing else has worked with my chronic afib (5 Months). What has your experience with this drug been?

My EP is considering placing me on amiodarone since nothing else has worked with...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Kardia Mobile ECG

I am planning on buying a Kardia mobile ECG monitor. From what I have read many people use them, so where is the best place to purchase it for. Also do most...

I am planning on buying a Kardia mobile ECG monitor. From what I have read many...

doubledeck

•3 years ago

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T.O.E

My cardiologist said they won’t do this before an ablation because I’m on APIXABAN. Seems a bit risky . I’ve spoken to one person who was on Apixaban but...

My cardiologist said they won’t do this before an ablation because I’m on APIXAB...

kalgs

•3 years ago

15 Replies

We have some news and can't wait to tell you .....

We have some news and can't wait to tell you. Watch this space to hear our news on our Defibs Save Lives campaign. To find out how to get involved with our...

We have some news and can't wait to tell you. Watch this space to hear our news...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

1 Reply

Flecainide

Has anyone ever taken a double dose of flecainide by mistake . I am on 100 mgs and think I have taken it twice

Has anyone ever taken a double dose of flecainide by mistake . I am on 100 mgs a...

Caradomben

•3 years ago

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advice please sudden onset of v fast heart rate whilst walking

Hi Im a worrier! having said that Ive tried not to allow my paf which Ive had since 2008 to stop my life. Its been successful mostly, apart from a couple of...

Hi Im a worrier! having said that Ive tried not to allow my paf which Ive had si...

foxglove1

•3 years ago

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Lanzoprazole why was it prescribed?

Hi everyone Had my ablation 4 weeks ago, they said it went well and gave me Lansoprazole to take for 4 weeks saying it was for acid-reflux. I assumed that...

Hi everyone Had my ablation 4 weeks ago, they said it went well and gave me Lans...

AbbyTabby

•3 years ago

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Before and after ablation.

I have a cryo ablation booked for next week in London, I’ve been told to self isolate from this Thursday and take it easy after the procedure. Considering I...

I have a cryo ablation booked for next week in London, I’ve been told to self i...

kalgs

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Recommendation for Private hospital / electrophysiologist (Midlands)

Can anyone recommend a good Midland based Electrophysiologist/s & private hospital/s that have an excellent track record of performing complex Ablation for...

Can anyone recommend a good Midland based Electrophysiologist/s & private hospit...

Towne

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Lay off the Atorvo, mate!

I am prescribed 40mg Atorvastatin daily, to combat my cholesterol level, and I'm all right with it. I have read that porage oats have the effect of...

I am prescribed 40mg Atorvastatin daily, to combat my cholesterol level, and I'm...

TheGeorge

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Missing beats

Hi everyone, I'm 2 years post cryo ablation and on the list for a follow up RF ablation as I still have episodes occasionally. Thankfully I don't suffer too...

Hi everyone, I'm 2 years post cryo ablation and on the list for a follow up RF ...

Hammerboy

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Blood in urine on Apixaban

Has anyone experienced blood in their urine whilst on Apixaban? If so what was the treatment?

Has anyone experienced blood in their urine whilst on Apixaban? If so what was t...

Gertsen

•3 years ago

13 Replies

PIP

Hello everyone. I started with AF about 28 months ago. It was under control until July this year. I was taking 50mg Flecainide am and pm and Bisopralol once a...

Hello everyone. I started with AF about 28 months ago. It was under control unti...

NEONBUTTERFLY22

•3 years ago

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Crispy Fried Duck........no pancakes

Afternoon all. How's it hanging? Just a post cardioversion update from Fry-day. A 2 hour delay with one zonked out lady and another elderly lady who had just...

Afternoon all. How's it hanging? Just a post cardioversion update from Fry-day....

Ducky2003

•3 years ago

33 Replies

When will it end?

Is this pandemic ever going to end? I'm due for an ultrasound this coming Wednesday. I may have a bile duct stone. Can't do the ultrasound in a hospital. They...

Is this pandemic ever going to end? I'm due for an ultrasound this coming Wednes...

belindalore

•3 years ago

44 Replies

Down time after ablation

Could anyone tell me what the down time is after ablation as I’ve heard six weeks and six months.Asking as regards to go back to lorry driving or driving in...

Could anyone tell me what the down time is after ablation as I’ve heard six week...

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

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Has anyone had hair loss after the vaccine as I know of lots who have. Also any tips of anything that helps it grow back.

Hair loss and vaccine

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

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Recent ablation info

Hi guys. Just after any and all info from people who’ve had a recent ablation or have had an ablation and can remember stages of recovery and what they used...

Hi guys. Just after any and all info from people who’ve had a recent ablation ...

Elli86

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Vsd. Has anyone had a vsd repaired as an adult?

I was born with a vsd which was never repaired when I was young due to it being so small. Now at 44 it has started to cause arithmia and after mri scan I am...

I was born with a vsd which was never repaired when I was young due to it being ...

Cuddy25

•3 years ago

1 Reply

What pain pill can I take?

I am wondering what type of pain medication can be safely taken when on daily propafenone and verapamil? I have arthritis and was told not to take Advil or...

I am wondering what type of pain medication can be safely taken when on daily pr...

Flipflopper

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Heart Arrythmia started May 2021

Hello, 51 year old female,have had sporadic moments of short Afib, Atrial tachycardia, sinus tachycardia blue lighted to hospital 3 times, heart rate at rest...

Hello, 51 year old female,have had sporadic moments of short Afib, Atrial tachy...

AGCG2

•3 years ago

22 Replies

22 with Paroxysmal Afib

I just need a bit of reassurance really. I was ‘diagnosed’ with paroxysmal Afib in early July in a&e, with an EKG monitor, but when I went to the doctor to...

I just need a bit of reassurance really. I was ‘diagnosed’ with paroxysmal Afib ...

pinkbottle1

•3 years ago

46 Replies

Belladonna

Sorry something happened when writing this and instead of continuing as an answer to a post it has become a post. Atropine derived from Belladonna can be...

Sorry something happened when writing this and instead of continuing as an answe...

Desanthony

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Post ablation for paroxsysmal AF on 25/08/21

Hi everyone, Just thought I'd share my story for some info for people of a similar age to me experiencing afib as it can be difficult to find much info from...

Hi everyone, Just thought I'd share my story for some info for people of a simil...

Hidden

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Amiodarone

I have been, for more than 2 yeas, on Flecainide (150 mg), Sotalol (80 mg) and Digoxin (187.5 mg) and had 3 cardioversions, the last one didn't work. My AF was...

I have been, for more than 2 yeas, on Flecainide (150 mg), Sotalol (80 mg) and D...

queseyo

•3 years ago

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Belladonna

Has anyone ever heard of Belladonna being prescribed for heart arrhythmia. A friend has referred to someone he knows who is taking it and says it’s...

Has anyone ever heard of Belladonna being prescribed for heart arrhythmia. A fr...

jondeanp

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Non AF happy post

After sticking a flag above the parapet in May, my PSA was back to undetectable this month. It did this two years ago and worried everybody. Have to find...

After sticking a flag above the parapet in May, my PSA was back to undetectable ...

BobD

Volunteer•3 years ago

72 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2021

Help

Normal rhythm

Atorvastatin to calm afib

Considering Amiodarone

Kardia Mobile ECG

T.O.E

We have some news and can't wait to tell you .....

Flecainide

advice please sudden onset of v fast heart rate whilst walking

Lanzoprazole why was it prescribed?

Before and after ablation.

Recommendation for Private hospital / electrophysiologist (Midlands)

Lay off the Atorvo, mate!

Missing beats

Blood in urine on Apixaban

PIP

Crispy Fried Duck........no pancakes

When will it end?

Down time after ablation

Has anyone had hair loss after the vaccine as I know of lots who have. Also any tips of anything that helps it grow back.

Recent ablation info

Vsd. Has anyone had a vsd repaired as an adult?

What pain pill can I take?

Heart Arrythmia started May 2021

22 with Paroxysmal Afib

Belladonna

Post ablation for paroxsysmal AF on 25/08/21

Amiodarone

Belladonna

Non AF happy post

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