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Apixaban

Missed dose of apixaban

3040jane

•3 years ago

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3 months post ablation…..

Good morning from Texas…in the attempt to give us a new topic (without searching to see if it has already been discussed ad nauseam)… I’m 3 months post...

Good morning from Texas…in the attempt to give us a new topic (without searching...

TXQuilter

•3 years ago

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Permanent AFib

So I have joined the ranks of being permanently in AFib. This has been for two weeks now, and to be honest it feels better than having periods of AFib. My...

So I have joined the ranks of being permanently in AFib. This has been for two ...

Firstbusman

•3 years ago

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Review after 4weeks OFF bisoprolol

Well, I saw my gp this morning and we both agreed I need some sort of blood pressure medication. I asked for bendrfuromethiside(or however it’s spelt 🤣) as...

Well, I saw my gp this morning and we both agreed I need some sort of blood pres...

Tilly1957

•3 years ago

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Racing HR

Hi All, I'm a newbie, so will give you a quick resume: Fit 60 yr old male, who runs, mountain bikes, plays golf etc. Had racing HR in mid Aug 21 which...

Hi All, I'm a newbie, so will give you a quick resume: Fit 60 yr old male, who ...

paulypurplepants

•3 years ago

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#GAFAW2021 - Day 2

1.Keep an eye on our page every morning this week for our #GAFAW2021 posts which highlight the importance to: Prevent, Detect, Protect, Correct and Perfect...

1.Keep an eye on our page every morning this week for our #GAFAW2021 posts which...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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What next

Slightly off topic but worth discussing perhaps. I've lived with AF since 2017 and after an ablation in 2019 I'm not free of it but it's manageable .My...

Slightly off topic but worth discussing perhaps. I've lived with AF since 2017 ...

Hammerboy

•3 years ago

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Low heart beat

Hi , there’s no pleasing me 😊 after hours of crazy heart beat last Tuesday and a visit to A&E my heart is beating at 57/59 at night and probably under 75-70...

Hi , there’s no pleasing me 😊 after hours of crazy heart beat last Tuesday and ...

Hazel1010

•3 years ago

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Should you see a Cardiologist Specialist?

After a few visits to A&E last year, commencing in June, I was diagnosed with PAF, started on Bisoprolol and Rivaroxaban, I eventually had an Echocardiogram in...

After a few visits to A&E last year, commencing in June, I was diagnosed with PA...

Treschere

•3 years ago

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IT'S HERE - Welcome to Global AF Aware Week! #GAFAW2021

This year we are focussing on making up for lost time. The pandemic has caused long delays to #AtrialFibrillation services, and there is...

This year we are focussing on making up for lost time. The pandemic has caused...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Vitamin D level

As it's quiet I would just like to slide my vit d level in. It's 152 nmol/L so that's an improvement on last year.

As it's quiet I would just like to slide my vit d level in. It's 152 nmol/L so ...

Physalis

•3 years ago

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Sanjay Gupta and anticoagulants

I just watched Sanjay Gupta's YouTube video on anticoagulants. He said it is not the Afib but the company it keeps that is responsible for a stroke therefore...

I just watched Sanjay Gupta's YouTube video on anticoagulants. He said it is not...

Swimsyroke

•3 years ago

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Is Ablation The Only Way?

Good morning, As it’s quiet on the forum today, I thought I’d kick things off😊 I had my long-awaited phone consultation with an NHS EP last Friday. I’ve had...

Good morning, As it’s quiet on the forum today, I thought I’d kick things off😊...

Threecats

•3 years ago

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Am I the last man standing...?

Where... is ... the people!?! Is this the new normal?! No new post for more than 24 hours!? Because of addiction, I visit our forum 15 times a day, just to see...

Where... is ... the people!?! Is this the new normal?! No new post for more than...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Newbie

Hi I’m a 65 year old woman. A nurse. First episode of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation was 2015. Started metoprolol 25 mg but after some heart pounders over the...

Hi I’m a 65 year old woman. A nurse. First episode of paroxysmal atrial fibrilla...

Cos56

•3 years ago

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Medrol Steroid POST-cryoablation

Hi all . . . any and all opinions appreciated . . . on 3 Nov 2021 I underwent cryoablation and a treatment of atrial flutter and paroxysmal AFIB. My 7 day...

Hi all . . . any and all opinions appreciated . . . on 3 Nov 2021 I underwent cr...

SanManChicago

•3 years ago

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Cardioversion today.

Hi everyone ,well finally had my cardioversion this morning ,back in sinus after 1 shock.I am however feeling ectopics.I had these before a fib.I haven't had...

Hi everyone ,well finally had my cardioversion this morning ,back in sinus after...

ETHEL103

•3 years ago

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Meds and ablation

Hi all. I'm having a bit of a mare with meds. My friend says I'm like the old lady who swallowed a fly. .. Have to carry epipen following issue with heart meds...

Hi all. I'm having a bit of a mare with meds. My friend says I'm like the old la...

Fullofheart

•3 years ago

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Is Tambocor no longer available?

Is it true that the anti-arrhythmia drug Tambocor has been discontinued? If so, does anyone know why, and is there a suitable alternative?

Is it true that the anti-arrhythmia drug Tambocor has been discontinued? If so, ...

Faure_74

•3 years ago

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Amazed ! And it takes a lot 😂

Had text message from GP , hospital wanted me to have a GTN spray until I’ve had more test done etc etc , sent urgently to Chemist . It wasn’t there ………but I...

Had text message from GP , hospital wanted me to have a GTN spray until I’ve had...

Hazel1010

•3 years ago

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High bp

Has anyone else had higher bp after the 3rd Phizer jab? Had mine 2 weeks ago when my bp was under control with no meds and now need meds to keep it down....

Has anyone else had higher bp after the 3rd Phizer jab? Had mine 2 weeks ago wh...

GrannyE

•3 years ago

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Vit C and A/F

Thought I would point you all to the video by Sanjay Gupta the York Cardiologist on facebook which says that small studies re Vit C on A/F is very effective....

Thought I would point you all to the video by Sanjay Gupta the York Cardiologist...

GrannyE

•3 years ago

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Newbie to edoxaban

I am 49 and have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Recently I have had two episodes of A Fib and have now been prescribed edoxaban. I am really nervous to take this...

I am 49 and have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Recently I have had two episodes o...

DLS25

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Magnesium

Hello all, just a general inquiry, does anyone know where in the UK you can get good quality Magnesium to use as a supplement, I presently get mine from...

Hello all, just a general inquiry, does anyone know where in the UK you can get ...

Bluseman

•3 years ago

43 Replies

You can make a difference during GAFAW

Whether you are a patient, caregiver or Health Care Professional, you can all help and get involved with Global AF Awareness Week, whether its joining the...

Whether you are a patient, caregiver or Health Care Professional, you can all he...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Ablation yesterday!

Well I am pleased to report that my procedure has worked! I was in fast AF when I was given the GA and the doctor said that as he hot wired each area my AF...

Well I am pleased to report that my procedure has worked! I was in fast AF when...

Kn177yn0ra

•3 years ago

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Best fit bit advice please

Can any one give advice about the best Fitbit for measuring AF and sleep apnea blood pressure and pulse, so I can either share with doctor or let him know, it...

Can any one give advice about the best Fitbit for measuring AF and sleep apnea b...

Deckchair

•3 years ago

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Get involved with GAFAW 15-21 November 2021

Join with us next week and get involved with Global A F Awareness Week 2021 With “No More Time to Lose” help to raise awareness of AF, just a simple pulse...

Join with us next week and get involved with Global A F Awareness Week 2021 With...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Positive report on a medium dose of Flecainide over 8 years

It appears many are concerned about starting on Flecainide or staying on it even for the short term. So was I and still am! I accept everyone is different and...

It appears many are concerned about starting on Flecainide or staying on it even...

secondtry

•3 years ago

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Severe arthritic pain but can't take ibuprofen. What pain relief is an option?

Hi all I have severe arthritic pain and cannot take ibuprofen because I take apixiban. Ibuprofen really helps relieve the pain and afib nurse said it would be...

Hi all I have severe arthritic pain and cannot take ibuprofen because I take api...

DizzyD

•3 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2021

Apixaban

3 months post ablation…..

Permanent AFib

Review after 4weeks OFF bisoprolol

Racing HR

#GAFAW2021 - Day 2

What next

Low heart beat

Should you see a Cardiologist Specialist?

IT'S HERE - Welcome to Global AF Aware Week! #GAFAW2021

Vitamin D level

Sanjay Gupta and anticoagulants

Is Ablation The Only Way?

Am I the last man standing...?

Newbie

Medrol Steroid POST-cryoablation

Cardioversion today.

Meds and ablation

Is Tambocor no longer available?

Amazed ! And it takes a lot 😂

High bp

Vit C and A/F

Newbie to edoxaban

Magnesium

You can make a difference during GAFAW

Ablation yesterday!

Best fit bit advice please

Get involved with GAFAW 15-21 November 2021

Positive report on a medium dose of Flecainide over 8 years

Severe arthritic pain but can't take ibuprofen. What pain relief is an option?

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