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Good food app

Hello , I had an app recommended on this site that tracks , calories and fats etc it was very good but I’ve managed to loose it , anyone know which one it was...

Hello , I had an app recommended on this site that tracks , calories and fats et...

Hazel1010

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Right branch block with left axis deviation

Hi all Does anyone know what the above means Had a appointment as I’ve been getting skipped beats when I finish exercising Going to have another echo...

Hi all Does anyone know what the above means Had a appointment as I’ve been ...

Padayn01

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Pain management and blood thinners

Have problems with OA of knees, Trochanteric bursitis for which I had a steroid inj in August and Sacro-iliac joint problems arising from old slipped disc for...

Have problems with OA of knees, Trochanteric bursitis for which I had a steroid ...

hausjac

•3 years ago

12 Replies

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News on VitD

News feed from an American site Medical News Today concerning genetic predisposition on VitD. MNT’s Sunday Supplement: Genetic evidence links vitamin D...

News feed from an American site Medical News Today concerning genetic predisposi...

Tryfan

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Weight loss and exercise.

Just thought I'd drop a quick hello to you all. I hope your all safe and well. Looking for some advice on the best way to lose weight whilst living with Atrial...

Just thought I'd drop a quick hello to you all. I hope your all safe and well. L...

Korkie123

•3 years ago

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Ablation Booked....concerns..

Hi all, I'm 57 and I have an ablation booked for early Feb at Royal Stoke. I've been getting AF for the last 12 or so months, started when i was excercising,...

Hi all, I'm 57 and I have an ablation booked for early Feb at Royal Stoke. I'v...

Simoni

•3 years ago

64 Replies

Thought I would share a funny story

Following a period of weight loss which sees me down to 42 kilo, my GP referred me to our local hospital 🏥. It was arranged for me to have an endoscopy and...

Following a period of weight loss which sees me down to 42 kilo, my GP referred...

Becksagogo

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Moscow Ablation / Purpose of Second Cardioversion

For those who were interested in the outcome, I won't be having an ablation in Moscow for now. They insist on stenting a coronary artery and waiting some time...

For those who were interested in the outcome, I won't be having an ablation in M...

Ivan_the_Terrible

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Booster warning

Thanks for all your help - back in sinus rhythm again now after 9 hours

Sandyc2705

•3 years ago

4 Replies

(seeking some advice) PVC's, Flecainide, and possibly another ablation.

I've been lurking around here for a while. BACKSTORY-- March 2019 bigeminy, trigeminy. I was offered Flecainide but was scared to take it because of all the...

I've been lurking around here for a while. BACKSTORY-- March 2019 bigeminy, tri...

texasfishergal1

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Awaiting Cardioversion for Afib and views sought on best treatment thereafter.

Hi everyone - I’m new here and seeking to benefit from the experience of others. I’ve just turned 55, Male. My historyis as follows. I was diagnosed with...

Hi everyone - I’m new here and seeking to benefit from the experience of others....

Paul5851

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Aspirin

When I was having my booster vaccine I mentioned to the GP (the head of the practice who is very well thought of) that I was not taking an anticoagulant. He...

When I was having my booster vaccine I mentioned to the GP (the head of the pra...

Hidden

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Booster vaccine update

I had my Pfizer booster vaccine today in a GP surgery. I was surprised to see that people were packed into the waiting room , not quite like sardines but...

I had my Pfizer booster vaccine today in a GP surgery. I was surprised to see th...

Hidden

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Warning -Problem after booster

I had my booster yesterday lunchtime and felt fine apart from a sore arm. I was in te shower this morning when I suddenly felt nauseous - the next thing I...

I had my booster yesterday lunchtime and felt fine apart from a sore arm. I was ...

Sandyc2705

•3 years ago

51 Replies

Heart failure?

Carrying on my saga, I had an ultrasound which found that my heart is enlarged (yes, we know that) and the EF is 40-45. In 2019 it was 55-60. The cardiologist...

Carrying on my saga, I had an ultrasound which found that my heart is enlarged (...

Barb1

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Low resting HR on Bisoprolol

A quick question please? I’m on a low dose of Bisoprolol at 1.25mg daily, my resting heart rate is now sub 50 BPM and regularly at 42 to 45BPM. When in Afib...

A quick question please? I’m on a low dose of Bisoprolol at 1.25mg daily, my re...

Motov

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Thank you

Thanks so much to all who replied to my plea for advice /opinions on whether to have flu and covid booster jabs at the same time. I am on my way to have the...

Thanks so much to all who replied to my plea for advice /opinions on whether to ...

Murdy1

•3 years ago

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Flecainide x 2wks now put me in flutter. EP says means better chance of next cardioversion sticking this time. Anyone else similar

My HR is more up n down but regular. Last cardioversion lasted 4 days, 3 weeks ago. Hope is to keep me on Flecainide 100mg BD. Also on the list for a 2nd...

My HR is more up n down but regular. Last cardioversion lasted 4 days, 3 weeks a...

Turquoise19

•3 years ago

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Mini Miracle

I was diagnosed with Afib in late August. Had a cardioversion that lasted a week. Went on to Sotalol- kicking and screaming all the way. As of two days ago...

I was diagnosed with Afib in late August. Had a cardioversion that lasted a wee...

Hairem

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Isolation effects

Well after cracking my skull open and subsequently finding out that I was dangerously low in potassium, I catch a chest cold from visiting granddaughter. On...

Well after cracking my skull open and subsequently finding out that I was danger...

Barb1

•3 years ago

25 Replies

The Vagus Nerve - practical information

If you haven't heard of the Vagus Nerve or would like to know more.....should be something useful here. https://www.drindra.co.uk/hot-topic-the-vagus-nerve/

If you haven't heard of the Vagus Nerve or would like to know more.....should be...

secondtry

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Hi all woke up with high heart rate again, this is the forth time it’s happened since ablation two weeks ago, is this normal? Is it to much?

Advice

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Pulse Watches/Devices & Afib

Are pulse-emitting watches/devices like Smart Watches and Apple Watches safe for Afib and other arrythmia-related/heart issues? I'm thinking of getting an...

Are pulse-emitting watches/devices like Smart Watches and Apple Watches safe for...

willec49

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Following Cardioversion....

I am due to have my first cardioversion for persistent AF on 24th November and have just read on here that if it is unsuccessful there will be no chance of an...

I am due to have my first cardioversion for persistent AF on 24th November and h...

cicek

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Booster and flu jab together

Slightly off topic, apologies, though I suffer from Pafib and don't want a flare up! I am due to have my booster on Saturday morning and know that they want to...

Slightly off topic, apologies, though I suffer from Pafib and don't want a flare...

Murdy1

•3 years ago

38 Replies

A post we can all relate to (new prescription)

https://healthunlocked.com/blf/posts/private/147060664/a-new-prescription

Buffafly

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Long wait for appointment.

Thanks for all your replies. I do appreciate the advice. I think I will seek a private consultation with my cardiologist. My heart rate when I was in...

Thanks for all your replies. I do appreciate the advice. I think I will seek a ...

Jbeans

•3 years ago

11 Replies

left ventricular systolic dysfunction

Following my recent heart echo this diagnosis has appeared on my NHS GP record - "left ventricular systolic dysfunction". I had the echo because I get...

Following my recent heart echo this diagnosis has appeared on my NHS GP record -...

Stinky1953

•3 years ago

13 Replies

POTS sufferers: this article may be of interest

I have come across this article about the consequences of a severe shortage of thiamine. It includes the statement that POTS can be caused by a lack of...

I have come across this article about the consequences of a severe shortage of t...

Polski

•3 years ago

3 Replies

New Omron App

Off topic so apologies in advance. I uploaded the new Omron app for use with my iOS 15 phone and Omron M7 BP monitor. Unable to pair devices. Gone through...

Off topic so apologies in advance. I uploaded the new Omron app for use with my...

golfcity

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2021

Good food app

Right branch block with left axis deviation

Pain management and blood thinners

News on VitD

Weight loss and exercise.

Ablation Booked....concerns..

Thought I would share a funny story

Moscow Ablation / Purpose of Second Cardioversion

Booster warning

(seeking some advice) PVC's, Flecainide, and possibly another ablation.

Awaiting Cardioversion for Afib and views sought on best treatment thereafter.

Aspirin

Booster vaccine update

Warning -Problem after booster

Heart failure?

Low resting HR on Bisoprolol

Thank you

Flecainide x 2wks now put me in flutter. EP says means better chance of next cardioversion sticking this time. Anyone else similar

Mini Miracle

Isolation effects

The Vagus Nerve - practical information

Hi all woke up with high heart rate again, this is the forth time it’s happened since ablation two weeks ago, is this normal? Is it to much?

Pulse Watches/Devices & Afib

Following Cardioversion....

Booster and flu jab together

A post we can all relate to (new prescription)

Long wait for appointment.

left ventricular systolic dysfunction

POTS sufferers: this article may be of interest

New Omron App

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