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4 weeks post pvi ablation update

So it's been 4 weeks since I had a pvi ablation for paroxysmal afib and i just wanted to update with my experience so far. I went into the operation the...

So it's been 4 weeks since I had a pvi ablation for paroxysmal afib and i just w...

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•3 years ago

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Back in Persistent AF, since Sunday. What are peoples' experiences of Cardioversion, after having had previous successful ablation ?

Hi all, I had my ablation 10th July 2019. Had a few one off episodes, that I could self correct with Beta blockers, or at least this would kick it back in,...

Hi all, I had my ablation 10th July 2019. Had a few one off episodes, that I co...

Turquoise19

•3 years ago

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Looking for ways to keep your heart happy and healthy?

Looking for ways to keep your heart happy and healthy? Register for #PatientsDay2021 at #HRC2021 to listen to Mrs Helen Eftekhari on keeping your heart happy...

Looking for ways to keep your heart happy and healthy? Register for #PatientsD...

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Back in A &E

Well, this is deja vu. My first ablation worked lovely until I had the Covid jab in march. That lead to a second ablation in April which was fine until I had...

Well, this is deja vu. My first ablation worked lovely until I had the Covid jab...

Jajarunner

•3 years ago

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MSG as a trigger for ectopics?

I had a cryoablation in 2019 and thankfully have had limited heart related events since. I do, however, experience waves of ectopic beats. I did not experience...

I had a cryoablation in 2019 and thankfully have had limited heart related event...

AP224

•3 years ago

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Depression

Can going off a beta blocker mskeyou feel depressed. I was told to go off bisoprolol on tuesday. Today i feel tired,listless and shaky and rather confused and...

Can going off a beta blocker mskeyou feel depressed. I was told to go off bisopr...

Alphakiwi

•3 years ago

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Atenolol side affects

Currently on Atenolol. Side affects are fatigue, feeling low, heaviness in chest. Taking to lower bp and heart rate. 25 mg at night to reduce side affects....

Currently on Atenolol. Side affects are fatigue, feeling low, heaviness in chest...

Auntkk

•3 years ago

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Flec 200mg and 2.5bisop and still in and out AF

Hi So I should say I don’t really sufffer when I’m AF My heart rate barely goes above 110 max and I get no real symptoms other than slightly light headed ....

Hi So I should say I don’t really sufffer when I’m AF My heart rate barely goe...

mjm1971

•3 years ago

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Looking for alternative therapy to your condition?

Listen to Mrs Helen Hodgson explain how mindfulness, CBT and yoga can help your condition. Click the link to register for #PatientsDay2021 at #HRC2021 TODAY!...

Listen to Mrs Helen Hodgson explain how mindfulness, CBT and yoga can help your ...

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Just Been diagnosed with PAF. Advice please.

I have just been diagnosed with PAF & already have HFpEF. I’m going to start taking Edoxaban blood thinner & Nebivolol beta blocker. Is there anyone on this...

I have just been diagnosed with PAF & already have HFpEF. I’m going to start tak...

Redporti

•3 years ago

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What made you decide to ablate or not?

To ablate or not ablate? 2 consultants with opposing opinions. What do I do? How did you decide either way?

To ablate or not ablate? 2 consultants with opposing opinions. What do I do? How...

A_fi_bR

•3 years ago

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Blood

I'm on anticagulants (thinners). I'm bleeding from 'the rear' pretty bad. Has anyone else has this. My stools are normal but there's quite a bit of blood (a...

I'm on anticagulants (thinners). I'm bleeding from 'the rear' pretty bad. Has an...

Paulbounce

•3 years ago

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Did you have an ElectroPhysiology Study (EPS) during your ablation? Did the results change the EP's approach and ablation targets?

Due for PVI Cryo-Balloon Ablation for PAF early October. Was hopeful he would not 'blindly' isolate PV, but would hunt for problem areas first so I'm very...

Due for PVI Cryo-Balloon Ablation for PAF early October. Was hopeful he would n...

Bennera513

•3 years ago

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Thank you to everyone

Thanks to all of you who have responded to my gripes and worries you have all been very helpful and sympathetic.

Thanks to all of you who have responded to my gripes and worries you have all be...

JaneFreya

•3 years ago

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Drinking and AF

I was diagnosed with persistent/permanent AF back in June, I had a cardioversion that worked well for 6 days, I'm on the list to have an ablation but the wait...

I was diagnosed with persistent/permanent AF back in June, I had a cardioversion...

54345

•3 years ago

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Joint pain while on Apixaban

Do any of you suffer from painful joints and muscle aches while taking apixaban and bisoprolol?

Do any of you suffer from painful joints and muscle aches while taking apixaban ...

trixie100

•3 years ago

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Blood Thinner

I have been taking blood thinner (Eliquis) for almost 3 years. I also have some musculoskeletal issues & want to take Turmeric. I have been told not to as...

I have been taking blood thinner (Eliquis) for almost 3 years. I also have some ...

BC50

•3 years ago

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Exercise 'paradoxically' increases levels of plaque in the arteries linked to heart disease, study finds

https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2021/08/27/heartjnl-2021-319346 Or in an easier to understand version...

https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2021/08/27/heartjnl-2021-319346 Or in an eas...

Physalis

•3 years ago

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Stuck between choosing freezing or burning for your ablation?

Prof Dhiraj Gupta explains which you should choose. Register for #PatientsDay2021 at #HRC2021 TODAY to learn more. Click the link to register...

Prof Dhiraj Gupta explains which you should choose. Register for #PatientsDa...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Changing EP consultant - advice please

I live in the Midlands and wondered if any of you had experience of changing your EP and if so how did you go about it? Following on from the telephone...

I live in the Midlands and wondered if any of you had experience of changing you...

Ashburton51

•3 years ago

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Covid booster

Afternoon everyone I am just wondering if any one suffering with AF or heart condition have had there booster ? I’m due mine soon, and feeling a little...

Afternoon everyone I am just wondering if any one suffering with AF or heart con...

Mabal

•3 years ago

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Chest Pain with AF attack

Chest Pain - my 1st 2 AF attacks I had severe chest pain, struggled to breath, HR over 160 & was rushed to a&e, sent home next day. Attacks since I had severe...

Chest Pain - my 1st 2 AF attacks I had severe chest pain, struggled to breath, H...

KeyboardMan

•3 years ago

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Which magnesium supplement

I have read on here that magnesium is good for ectopics. Got ablation in March this year but have daily ectopics since May now. What is the best magnesium to...

I have read on here that magnesium is good for ectopics. Got ablation in March t...

rayc99

•3 years ago

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Why is RHR 25% higher after ablation and is return to normal period indicative of recovery period?

I know increased RHR, post ablation, is expected and normal but does anyone know why? What are the physiological responses that cause this? HR normally...

I know increased RHR, post ablation, is expected and normal but does anyone know...

splashrollandplod

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Spironolactone

Hi anyone had problems takin spironolactone

Dandare

•3 years ago

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My doctor has recommended ablation — what should I expect?

Dr Hugh Calkins explains. Click the link to register for #PatientsDay2021 at #HRC2021 to learn more :...

Dr Hugh Calkins explains. Click the link to register for #PatientsDay2021 at #HR...

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Thankful Newbie!

I am so grateful that I stumbled across this site. I am humbled at the number of people that have reached out. THANK YOU!!! Already , I'm feeling a bit less...

I am so grateful that I stumbled across this site. I am humbled at the number of...

Stb1968

•3 years ago

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18hr AF episode

I had an 18hr AF episode yesterday/last night..ive never had one so sustained before and it worried me...id taken my maintenance dose of flecainide 50 mg in...

I had an 18hr AF episode yesterday/last night..ive never had one so sustained be...

Simoni

•3 years ago

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Are you registered for AF Association #PatientsDay2021 at #HRC2021?

Learn about the latest development and treatment options for your condition in the comfort of your own home Launching the 3rd of October: AF GUIDELINES...

Learn about the latest development and treatment options for your condition in t...

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Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines

Our Founder and CEO, Mrs Trudie Lobban MBE, is hosting the following session at this year's virtual #PatientsDay2021: AF Guidelines The session will highlight...

Our Founder and CEO, Mrs Trudie Lobban MBE, is hosting the following session at ...

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2021

4 weeks post pvi ablation update

Back in Persistent AF, since Sunday. What are peoples' experiences of Cardioversion, after having had previous successful ablation ?

Looking for ways to keep your heart happy and healthy?

Back in A &E

MSG as a trigger for ectopics?

Depression

Atenolol side affects

Flec 200mg and 2.5bisop and still in and out AF

Looking for alternative therapy to your condition?

Just Been diagnosed with PAF. Advice please.

What made you decide to ablate or not?

Blood

Did you have an ElectroPhysiology Study (EPS) during your ablation? Did the results change the EP's approach and ablation targets?

Thank you to everyone

Drinking and AF

Joint pain while on Apixaban

Blood Thinner

Exercise 'paradoxically' increases levels of plaque in the arteries linked to heart disease, study finds

Stuck between choosing freezing or burning for your ablation?

Changing EP consultant - advice please

Covid booster

Chest Pain with AF attack

Which magnesium supplement

Why is RHR 25% higher after ablation and is return to normal period indicative of recovery period?

Spironolactone

My doctor has recommended ablation — what should I expect?

Thankful Newbie!

18hr AF episode

Are you registered for AF Association #PatientsDay2021 at #HRC2021?

Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines

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