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Recovery from Encephalitis

I am new here and looking to find sources of information/support for people like me who've had Encephalitis

I am new here and looking to find sources of information/support for people like...

colinbowles

•3 years ago

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Update on Ablations

Hi all Not posted for 6 months or more, had my Ablation just under 3 years ago, my 3rd one, about a year ago i thought i was back in AF but had ECG and Doctor...

Hi all Not posted for 6 months or more, had my Ablation just under 3 years ago,...

higgy52

•3 years ago

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One week on….

So a quick re-cap Flutter Ablation 2018 Fibrillation triggered by the Ablation two days later No meds for nearly a year and then PAF on and off for a few...

So a quick re-cap Flutter Ablation 2018 Fibrillation triggered by the Ablation ...

Slim2018

•3 years ago

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Cardioversion - shock setting

Is there any evidence that the harder it is for a cardioversion to shock the heart back into normal rhythm ( requiring a higher shock setting) then the more...

Is there any evidence that the harder it is for a cardioversion to shock the hea...

Soxy1234

•3 years ago

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Diabetes

Hi , I was showing as AF repeatedly everyday and had loads of tests etc at cardio dept , one of the consultants mentioned my glucose level was showing high at...

Hi , I was showing as AF repeatedly everyday and had loads of tests etc at cardi...

Hazel1010

•3 years ago

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Etopics after Ablation

Good morning, I had my Ablation just over 2 weeks ago. I’ve been getting what I presume are etopics which is normal from the fact sheet but it was just the...

Good morning, I had my Ablation just over 2 weeks ago. I’ve been getting what I ...

Foxey2

•3 years ago

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A question about Flecainide

When in first-time sustained AF this year, I was prescribed Flecainide in an attempt to return me to sinus rhythm. This did not work and subsequently I was...

When in first-time sustained AF this year, I was prescribed Flecainide in an att...

Sambaqui

•3 years ago

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Raised Heart Rate on Flecainide within a week, still in Persistent AF, yet mid week looked like it was settling. Anyone else similar?

I am still in persistent AF, after a failed cardioversion 2 weeks ago, another booked for 16th Nov, idea being the Flecainide might help to hold it this time....

I am still in persistent AF, after a failed cardioversion 2 weeks ago, another b...

Turquoise19

•3 years ago

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Left or right femoral vein entry ?

Femoral vein (groin area) entry for an ablation catheter sounds from comments that it's usually the right leg. Just wondering if left leg entry is just to...

Femoral vein (groin area) entry for an ablation catheter sounds from comments th...

localad

•3 years ago

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Cryobaltion and ablation while awake ?

Hi all Has anyone had the following procedure in the last 12 months while awake and sedated ? I’m having a cryoblation for my Af and an Ablation for my...

Hi all Has anyone had the following procedure in the last 12 months while awake...

mjm1971

•3 years ago

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AF and Flutter differences

Hi all So I have AF and a Flutter . a) do both always trigger together , so does the flutter only happen when my AF starts . B) what are likely symptoms of...

Hi all So I have AF and a Flutter . a) do both always trigger together , so d...

mjm1971

•3 years ago

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Lightheaded

I have recently experienced periods of feeling lightheaded, particularly after doing jobs that include looking upwards or downwards for any length of time,...

I have recently experienced periods of feeling lightheaded, particularly after d...

AFHenz

•3 years ago

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Reviving an old idea

There are the two things, all of us, AF sufferers, often think about - the root cause of AF and the triggers of AF. It is strange that the patients themselves...

There are the two things, all of us, AF sufferers, often think about - the root ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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How long are you waiting for Ablation

Is there a long waiting list for Ablation, I live the south east Kent and I’m on waiting list for Barts London

Is there a long waiting list for Ablation, I live the south east Kent and I’m o...

Janeee123

•3 years ago

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Gone into af 11 weeks post ablation

Not even sure what I’m asking to be honest. 11 weeks post ablation, not had any signs of anything up until now. Just a few ectopics. Just got a little too...

Not even sure what I’m asking to be honest. 11 weeks post ablation, not had any ...

Elli86

•3 years ago

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6 days post ablation

Good morning all. Had my PAF/Aflutter RFA on Monday and feeling quite wobbly still. Have had a couple of episodes (both in the morning) when just walking down...

Good morning all. Had my PAF/Aflutter RFA on Monday and feeling quite wobbly sti...

Dawfor

•3 years ago

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Blood shot eye

Hi guys. Woke up this morning with a blood shot right eye. Fairly bad but not too the point of covering the whole eye. Probably 25%. Been reading it can...

Hi guys. Woke up this morning with a blood shot right eye. Fairly bad but not t...

Elli86

•3 years ago

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Ablation update

Hi all, I had a fast heart rate of 128 , headache as well which seems to accompany it. On my Apple Watch the heart beat was two beats close together then long...

Hi all, I had a fast heart rate of 128 , headache as well which seems to accomp...

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

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When flecainide is given as a bonus intravenously. Is it always with dextrose?

Does anyone know if flecainide is given with anything else.I was given it with dextrose 2 days ago. I looked it up, it is made from corn starch. I am highly...

Does anyone know if flecainide is given with anything else.I was given it with d...

Rhiannonimity1

•3 years ago

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A new wobbly

Well, that must be my 3rd or 4th wobbly this year. Came on late afternoon. Suddenly, no warning ..... wham! Even managed to clock it on my Kardia 6. Still...

Well, that must be my 3rd or 4th wobbly this year. Came on late afternoon. Sudd...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Global A F Awareness week 15-22 November 2021

https://www.heartrhythmalliance.org/afa/uk/af-aware-week?fbclid=IwAR04JidAXI-nqaX5JLY_P64KqQvU4kfeBJ8mdjE_X-QFTj-Sm2NLC2LEKXI

https://www.heartrhythmalliance.org/afa/uk/af-aware-week?fbclid=IwAR04JidAXI-nqa...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Post Cardioversion

Hi everyone Had successful Cardioversion yesterday, feeling tired and achy today. Medication changed previously on Bisoprolol 10mg now 5mg. Digoxin stopped....

Hi everyone Had successful Cardioversion yesterday, feeling tired and achy today...

Mabal

•3 years ago

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Fake AF?

Hi there, im hoping for some help. Im popping over from the thyroid uk forum, as I am a 36 year old woman who was diagnosed with Hashimotos 3 years ago....

Hi there, im hoping for some help. Im popping over from the thyroid uk forum, as...

HashisKate

•3 years ago

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Fasting with AF

Hi everyone, has anyone done the fasting diet. Would it be ok with Af. I know we should all eat healthy but I was just wondering if any of you have tried.

Hi everyone, has anyone done the fasting diet. Would it be ok with Af. I know w...

Gillybean123

•3 years ago

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Heart conditions and jab?

Question who thinks this is related ?? Sibling had an aortic dissection type a and b April this year 6 months after 1st jab, requiring 6 hour open heart...

Question who thinks this is related ?? Sibling had an aortic dissection type a a...

Louiselou13

•3 years ago

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Today is #WorldStrokeDay

We have several booklets and factsheets to help people with #AtrialFibrillation understand the link between AF and stroke, and the need to protect against...

We have several booklets and factsheets to help people with #AtrialFibrillation ...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Covid Booster Vaccination

Hi I had new and worrying heart issues after 2nd jab, decided not to have any more, but just been offered booster. Not sure what to do as maybe I'm sensitive...

Hi I had new and worrying heart issues after 2nd jab, decided not to have any mo...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Which Magnesium

Hi, after a bit of reading I am looking at getting magnesium taurate for what I think are ectopics. Does anyone recommend Biocare Magesium Taurate? Was...

Hi, after a bit of reading I am looking at getting magnesium taurate for what I ...

rayc99

•3 years ago

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Exercising with A-FIB - and after affects

I have had 2 ablations (2017, 2019) and (I think) 7 Cardioversions and discovered (confirmed) today that I am back in a-fib unfortunately. I have aortic...

I have had 2 ablations (2017, 2019) and (I think) 7 Cardioversions and discovere...

Jonathan_C

•3 years ago

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Conflicting Information

I have been having periods of AF over the last two years. These have been becoming predictively more regular. The first GP I spoke to about two years ago,...

I have been having periods of AF over the last two years. These have been becom...

Firstbusman

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2021

Recovery from Encephalitis

Update on Ablations

One week on….

Cardioversion - shock setting

Diabetes

Etopics after Ablation

A question about Flecainide

Raised Heart Rate on Flecainide within a week, still in Persistent AF, yet mid week looked like it was settling. Anyone else similar?

Left or right femoral vein entry ?

Cryobaltion and ablation while awake ?

AF and Flutter differences

Lightheaded

Reviving an old idea

How long are you waiting for Ablation

Gone into af 11 weeks post ablation

6 days post ablation

Blood shot eye

Ablation update

When flecainide is given as a bonus intravenously. Is it always with dextrose?

A new wobbly

Global A F Awareness week 15-22 November 2021

Post Cardioversion

Fake AF?

Fasting with AF

Heart conditions and jab?

Today is #WorldStrokeDay

Covid Booster Vaccination

Which Magnesium

Exercising with A-FIB - and after affects

Conflicting Information

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