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Covid positive and terrified

Hello folks been doing OK but tested positive today for covid with mild cold symptoms since Saturday. Several years history of hard to control AF. Tonight I...

Hello folks been doing OK but tested positive today for covid with mild cold sym...

honey1958

•2 years ago

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Pvcs

Having severe PVC’s and looking for advice. Had them the past 3 weeks now and do get breaks from them but feel they are getting worse. Kardia constantly reads...

Having severe PVC’s and looking for advice. Had them the past 3 weeks now and do...

rayc99

•2 years ago

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Vitamin D for Afib?

The other day I came across a post on here that mentioned the Steven Carr website. (I'll post if asked but I assume many have seen it already) Essentially...

The other day I came across a post on here that mentioned the Steven Carr websit...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Slow Afib

Anyone have any experience of this not sure if it exists even. Reason I'm asking is I'm noticing my pulse rate is fluctuating between 40 BPM and 75 BPM. When I...

Anyone have any experience of this not sure if it exists even. Reason I'm asking...

G0dfather

•2 years ago

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Resting HR increase after ablation, but why?

So I had AF 2019-21, ablation 6 months ago, AF gone (touch wood) RHR was 60 now 70. I know this is expected but what causes it? I’ve been on Edoxaban blood...

So I had AF 2019-21, ablation 6 months ago, AF gone (touch wood) RHR was 60 now ...

splashrollandplod

•2 years ago

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Pain in jaw while in A fib

Every time I have A fib it makes my jaw and mouth ache. I have told the Dr but not bothered. Does anyone else get this ?

Every time I have A fib it makes my jaw and mouth ache. I have told the Dr but n...

pollypicky

•2 years ago

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High Heart Rate!! What should I do?

Hi all for the past two days my HR reading have been high 120 when just sitting down but it goes higher if I get up and move around. Last night I had to take...

Hi all for the past two days my HR reading have been high 120 when just sitting...

DizzyD

•2 years ago

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Why is cryo ablation done 1st ?

Hi all. I’ve wondered this for a while now. Why is cryo done first most of the time ? I read a lot that a rf ablation is needed after the cryo. Why not do...

Hi all. I’ve wondered this for a while now. Why is cryo done first most of the...

Lenlec

•2 years ago

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Afib and aflutter

I’m new here and looking for similar conditions and ideas to cope. I had Afib for 20 straight months. After 5 cardio and 1 ablation I finally was out of Afib...

I’m new here and looking for similar conditions and ideas to cope. I had Afib fo...

SewingMa

•2 years ago

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When Is Ablation Necessary?

I am scheduled for a Coronary CT scan tomorrow to assess the condition of my heart ahead of scheduling me for my first Cryo Ablation. All of my previous heart...

I am scheduled for a Coronary CT scan tomorrow to assess the condition of my he...

willec49

•2 years ago

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Covid

Had successful cyro ablation August 2021 pulse rate settled at 63/ 70 bpm. Caught COVID last week and after first night pulse rate jumped to 100plus and all...

Had successful cyro ablation August 2021 pulse rate settled at 63/ 70 bpm. Caugh...

Bowler60

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Does anyone else get this?

I have had the horrible AF quite a bit in the last few weeks because of a chest infection, which came back again, so am now on stronger antibiotics. The...

I have had the horrible AF quite a bit in the last few weeks because of a chest ...

Cha275rL

•2 years ago

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Kardia

Hi , I have a single lead cardia which works well I think but am not able to read my results. The lines look the same most of the time. Help what can I get...

Hi , I have a single lead cardia which works well I think but am not able to rea...

Dorchen

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Going private for a consultation

Hi all. Had my 1st cryo ablation last sept. But had a 24h episode in December that has really got me down. My follow up appointment isn’t till end of April...

Hi all. Had my 1st cryo ablation last sept. But had a 24h episode in December th...

Lenlec

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Shivering 4 days post ablation

Well it’s day 4, don’t know if this is normal, I can’t stop feeling cold and shivery, I feel cold anyway because of blood thinners but my body is sensitive and...

Well it’s day 4, don’t know if this is normal, I can’t stop feeling cold and shi...

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

42 Replies

Is being tired the first few days after my ablation normal?

After an ablation

Deekas

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Afib

What’s the longest success of one ablation by the people on here?

Deekas

•2 years ago

23 Replies

A-fib, irregular heartbeat, raised bp monitoring

Hello :) I have had very sporadic heart palpitations for about 4 years now but since Sunday it's been pretty much constant. I have managed to catch 6 a-fib...

Hello :) I have had very sporadic heart palpitations for about 4 years now but s...

the_shiny_cat

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Query over AF symptoms

Hi, just joined and while waiting to see GPs etc I was wondering if anyone can help. I get, what feels like to me, irregular heart rhythms but only very...

Hi, just joined and while waiting to see GPs etc I was wondering if anyone can h...

stoneyhouse

•2 years ago

46 Replies

Can anyone relate to this?

Have been quietly congratulating myself on my AF being reasonably settled since my third pacemaker was put in last May. However yesterday while waiting for a...

Have been quietly congratulating myself on my AF being reasonably settled since ...

Hatten28

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Do you need to go to A&E if you have an episode of AF while on medication for it no chest pain but feeling weak and dizzy ecg now normal?

Sorry first post on here my husband has AF he has a normal resting heart rate of around 51 his latest episode was between 42 and 78 Thursday night but he is...

Sorry first post on here my husband has AF he has a normal resting heart rate of...

Oak321

•2 years ago

16 Replies

3 days post 2nd ablation

Hi all, I’ve managed to have a shower today but I am scared of getting my HR up to high, I don’t think it was to much have a shower but it did make me feel...

Hi all, I’ve managed to have a shower today but I am scared of getting my HR up ...

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Flecainide stopped, early days but so far so good

Just a bit of an update for anyone in a similar position to me. I had a successful cardioversion August 2020 and remained on flecainide 50mg bd and apixaban....

Just a bit of an update for anyone in a similar position to me. I had a success...

Daisy2908

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Is sinus rhythm with wide QRS dangerous?

Is wide QRS dangerous?

sealover

•2 years ago

7 Replies

How long to get back to NSR after a colonoscopy?

Earlier this week I had a colonoscopy. The procedure itself was fine, almost painless, and removed some small polyps. But now my AF is back big time after a...

Earlier this week I had a colonoscopy. The procedure itself was fine, almost pai...

Coco51

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Been told date for Cryoblation and flutter

Ok so I’m 50 years old and have PAF and when in AF I only really get tired I’m on Fecanide 200mg and bisoporol 2.5 mg per day and my CHads score is 0 I know...

Ok so I’m 50 years old and have PAF and when in AF I only really get tired I’m ...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

20 Replies

bleeding gums

I take 20mg of Rivaroxaban for paroxysmal AF with my main meal in the evening. I've noticed that my gums bleed when I clean my teeth just prior to bedtime....

I take 20mg of Rivaroxaban for paroxysmal AF with my main meal in the evening. I...

DIB69

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Fourth time a char?

Quick history- cardioversion to stop first event, cryoballoon ablation to stop subsequent ones. It lasted 4 years but with Afib episodes sporadically [despite...

Quick history- cardioversion to stop first event, cryoballoon ablation to stop s...

DKBX

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Anti histamine fexofenadine hydrochloride

I’ve been prescribed the above for very uncomfortable itching of my back and other areas of my body. GP advises that it doesn’t interact with my medications...

I’ve been prescribed the above for very uncomfortable itching of my back and oth...

Profound15

•2 years ago

42 Replies

I will face my fear

My favourite extract from a book. It's helped me reduce anxiety in AFib... "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death...

My favourite extract from a book. It's helped me reduce anxiety in AFib... "I mu...

Vince1001

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2022

Covid positive and terrified

Pvcs

Vitamin D for Afib?

Slow Afib

Resting HR increase after ablation, but why?

Pain in jaw while in A fib

High Heart Rate!! What should I do?

Why is cryo ablation done 1st ?

Afib and aflutter

When Is Ablation Necessary?

Covid

Does anyone else get this?

Kardia

Going private for a consultation

Shivering 4 days post ablation

Is being tired the first few days after my ablation normal?

Afib

A-fib, irregular heartbeat, raised bp monitoring

Query over AF symptoms

Can anyone relate to this?

Do you need to go to A&E if you have an episode of AF while on medication for it no chest pain but feeling weak and dizzy ecg now normal?

3 days post 2nd ablation

Flecainide stopped, early days but so far so good

Is sinus rhythm with wide QRS dangerous?

How long to get back to NSR after a colonoscopy?

Been told date for Cryoblation and flutter

bleeding gums

Fourth time a char?

Anti histamine fexofenadine hydrochloride

I will face my fear

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