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New price deal for DOACs on the NHS

This could be good news for people with AF but not yet on anticoagulants in the UK....

This could be good news for people with AF but not yet on anticoagulants in the ...

Drounding

•3 years ago

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A fib now a flutter

Had leg cramps during the night last summer. I was in paroxysmal a fib last fall probable vagal at 11:30 at night 3 cardioversions many lifestyle changes....

Had leg cramps during the night last summer. I was in paroxysmal a fib last fall...

Spud12345

•3 years ago

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Post Wolf Minimaze - 11 days - feeling great

Post Wolf Minimaze - 11 days - I am off Eliquis for life since my surgeon Dr. Randall Wolfe at Houston Methodist Hospital clipped my Left Atrial Appendage....

Post Wolf Minimaze - 11 days - I am off Eliquis for life since my surgeon Dr. Ra...

ArkyGirl

•3 years ago

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Can I claim PIP

Hi guys, I have been in PAF for the last 2 years does anyone know if I could claim PIP because of this. Rick.

Hi guys, I have been in PAF for the last 2 years does anyone know if I could cl...

Rick-Will

•3 years ago

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worried about long term use of ppi

have been taking clopidogrel and lansoprazole for 31/2 years after stroke and want to stop the ppi has anyone done this?

have been taking clopidogrel and lansoprazole for 31/2 years after stroke and ...

drjohn55

•3 years ago

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Coming off medication

Had a Cryoablation 9 weeks ago . After a conversation with the cardiologist/ EP we’ve decided to stop my Apixaban and also Carvedilol. I will gradually reduce...

Had a Cryoablation 9 weeks ago . After a conversation with the cardiologist/ EP ...

kalgs

•3 years ago

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Pacemaker replacement?

My latest Pacemaker check showed my battery level at 50% - so around 3 years before it needs replacing; as I put my new phone on its contact charger I was...

My latest Pacemaker check showed my battery level at 50% - so around 3 years bef...

quanglewangle

•3 years ago

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Apple Watch App that alerts to changes in HR?

Hello all, I am looking for an app that can alert me when at rest to a change in my HR (up or down) of, say, 5 bpm. This will not necessarily be caught by the...

Hello all, I am looking for an app that can alert me when at rest to a change i...

BigArnie

•3 years ago

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#GAFAW2021 Did you know? 🤔

It is possible that AF may present no symptoms at all. This is why it is important to #KnowYourPulse to Know Your Heart Rhythm – it could save your life. 💚...

It is possible that AF may present no symptoms at all. This is why it is importa...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Stents

Since getting 3 stents my heart rate has been irregular has any other member had this problem

Since getting 3 stents my heart rate has been irregular has any other member had...

Hazbil65

•3 years ago

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AF Only at Night

Anyone Know why AF only occurs when I'm asleep?

RAS54

•3 years ago

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Blue Badge Window Sticker

Following on from wilsond 's post regarding the awarding of his blue badge, perhaps this window sticker might be useful.😁.

Following on from wilsond 's post regarding the awarding of his blue badge, perh...

Ducky2003

•3 years ago

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Melatonin

I don't always sleep very well. I was wondering if I could take Melatonin while taking Warfarin. I will check with the Pharmacist or Doctor. Just wondered...

I don't always sleep very well. I was wondering if I could take Melatonin whil...

benmaise

•3 years ago

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Cardioversion Sat.A fib today.

Evening all.Im so disappointed but I think I have flipped back into a fib after a successful CV on Sat.I know its not a cure but was hoping it would last a bit...

Evening all.Im so disappointed but I think I have flipped back into a fib after ...

ETHEL103

•3 years ago

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Help to PREVENT AF with Healthy Habits. 🧘‍♂️🍏

Today we are sharing our ‘Mindfulness and Healthy Living with AF’ booklet. It is important to ensure you are taking the correct preventative measures and find...

Today we are sharing our ‘Mindfulness and Healthy Living with AF’ booklet. It i...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Update on the pace part of my pace and ablate. Could be a long post!

Well 10 days ago I finally went in to have my pacemaker insertion. Easy peasy I thought. I should have known better as nothing is easy with me it seems! You...

Well 10 days ago I finally went in to have my pacemaker insertion. Easy peasy I ...

dedeottie

•3 years ago

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from HR 123 seated to 197 standing moving

I was diagnosed with Afib about two years ago. It is paroxysmal and originally I was having episodes every 4 to 6 weeks. I have been on propafenone since...

I was diagnosed with Afib about two years ago. It is paroxysmal and originally I...

ijregner

•3 years ago

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My afib journey

Hello, I’m new here. I am an RN and also an afib patient but have been afib free and take no meds since I had a mini maze in 2018. I like to stay current...

Hello, I’m new here. I am an RN and also an afib patient but have been afib fr...

2018NSR

•3 years ago

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Pace and Ablate

does pace and ablate really help with PAF my EP has suggested it as an alternative to medication , currently on 120 sotalol twice daily . I had a pacemaker...

does pace and ablate really help with PAF my EP has suggested it as an alterna...

barnac

•3 years ago

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Patient Infection Survey

We are currently carrying out a survey to increase awareness of infections caused by a Cardiac Electronic Implantable Device (CIED). If you have a pacemaker...

We are currently carrying out a survey to increase awareness of infections cause...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Ablation

Son having an ablation 9/12. Can I get before and after sheets on a mobile phone? Di

Son having an ablation 9/12. Can I get before and after sheets on a mobile phone...

Hylda2

•3 years ago

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Off topic warning.

I read once that being prepared early for things helps reduce stress and improve quality of life. ~ This morning we set out to do just that and made both the...

I read once that being prepared early for things helps reduce stress and improve...

BobD

Volunteer•3 years ago

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Coming off Bisoprolol

In April this year my dosage of bisoprolol was increased from 1.25mg. to 5 mg. and was put on a cocktail of other drugs when I had been diagnosed with PAF....

In April this year my dosage of bisoprolol was increased from 1.25mg. to 5 mg. ...

Saltcoatslass04

•3 years ago

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TiredofIBS

Anyone here has experienced getting Afib after strong orgasmic event? Been shocked back into sinus rhythm but cardiologist does not feel this event caused my...

Anyone here has experienced getting Afib after strong orgasmic event? Been shock...

IBStired

•3 years ago

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Ablate or medicate that is the question!

So I was diagnosed July 2020. Had approx 12 episodes where I don’t self convert without PIP up to March 2021. Then nothing (sssshhhh 🤭) AFIb free - in...

So I was diagnosed July 2020. Had approx 12 episodes where I don’t self convert ...

Pigleywigley

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Emotions and heart rate.!!

I need to share this story . It’s actually nothing to do with my AFIB and I hope you all don’t mind. but I do feel it’s important because it got my heart...

I need to share this story . It’s actually nothing to do with my AFIB and I ho...

Jetcat

•3 years ago

73 Replies

RF ablation at last.

I finally have a date for my 2nd ablation - RF this time. Its next Wednesday, so not long to wait now. The NHS have sent me to The Spire, Bristol again, under...

I finally have a date for my 2nd ablation - RF this time. Its next Wednesday, so...

Cally53

•3 years ago

15 Replies

#GAFAW

To raise awareness of #AtrialFibrillation throughout #GAFAW this week, we'll be sharing our range of resources and services for people affected by #AF. Our...

To raise awareness of #AtrialFibrillation throughout #GAFAW this week, we'll be...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Rash From AFIB Medications

Hi, everyone this is my first time post. I thank you all for being so informative and helpful on this site, as I have learned a great deal. I was diagnosed...

Hi, everyone this is my first time post. I thank you all for being so informativ...

NYCgal22

•3 years ago

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Back in Af after 2 months 🙁

Spoke to my echocardiologist in March, 2 days after going back into Af, he said to have a 3rd cardioversion & then another ablation( 2nd). Had my...

Spoke to my echocardiologist in March, 2 days after going back into Af, he said...

Van28

•3 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2021

New price deal for DOACs on the NHS

A fib now a flutter

Post Wolf Minimaze - 11 days - feeling great

Can I claim PIP

worried about long term use of ppi

Coming off medication

Pacemaker replacement?

Apple Watch App that alerts to changes in HR?

#GAFAW2021 Did you know? 🤔

Stents

AF Only at Night

Blue Badge Window Sticker

Melatonin

Cardioversion Sat.A fib today.

Help to PREVENT AF with Healthy Habits. 🧘‍♂️🍏

Update on the pace part of my pace and ablate. Could be a long post!

from HR 123 seated to 197 standing moving

My afib journey

Pace and Ablate

Patient Infection Survey

Ablation

Off topic warning.

Coming off Bisoprolol

TiredofIBS

Ablate or medicate that is the question!

Emotions and heart rate.!!

RF ablation at last.

#GAFAW

Rash From AFIB Medications

Back in Af after 2 months 🙁

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