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Lixiana side effect

Mum on lixianna and has been told she has anemia could this be caused by lixianna

Mum on lixianna and has been told she has anemia could this be caused by lixiann...

Coopshevington

•2 years ago

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Is this angina?

Hi all, I was diagnosed with afib 3 years ago and have mentioned to several medics (cardiologists, arrhythmia nurses) that I occasionally had slight heart...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with afib 3 years ago and have mentioned to several me...

Barny12

•2 years ago

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Update on seeing Electrophysiologist - and fed up.

Hi All, I’m a bit fed up. I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the fact I’d arranged a private appointment with an EP at my local hospital this week, as I was...

Hi All, I’m a bit fed up. I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the fact I’d arran...

Teresa156

•2 years ago

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Long term Bisoprolol side effects!

Dear all - I've been on a low dose of Bisoprolol (2.5mg) since November 2020 and have coped okay - no real complaints. I did notice tiredness towards the end...

Dear all - I've been on a low dose of Bisoprolol (2.5mg) since November 2020 and...

Dozer5

•2 years ago

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Does Anybody Know Why this Happens?

Good morning. I have just taken my ECG with Kardia 6 and got this strange pattern part way through. It happens from time to time, sometimes there will be more...

Good morning. I have just taken my ECG with Kardia 6 and got this strange patter...

Transparency21

•2 years ago

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Prescribed medications

Admin have noticed that there has been a number of posts recently seeking advice about prescribed medications. It is important to seek advice from your doctor...

Admin have noticed that there has been a number of posts recently seeking advice...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Just a catch up

Good morning dear friends.As you all have supported me so well during the years. I thought I would bring you up to date. On the 9th of February I lost my dear...

Good morning dear friends.As you all have supported me so well during the years....

Rienij70

•2 years ago

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ECG reading

Does anyone know what the QRS spikes are every few seconds I'd like to know what they mean

Does anyone know what the QRS spikes are every few seconds I'd like to know what...

fairgo45

•2 years ago

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1 month out from RF ablation for asymptomatic afib

Hi. I was diagnosed with afib in late 2019 at age 66 and put on an anti-coag and sotalol. I was in and out of afib quite regularly but rarely symptomatic....

Hi. I was diagnosed with afib in late 2019 at age 66 and put on an anti-coag and...

nmack

•2 years ago

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apixiban and biopsy

I am due an endoscopy and it might involve biopsies. I am on apixiban any idea how long I should be off it before the procedure? Many thanks

I am due an endoscopy and it might involve biopsies. I am on apixiban any idea h...

Renault4

•2 years ago

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Almost a year of NSR

Well, I nearly made a year.. Last night through, went back into AFib. Tried the things I’ve read to hopefully get out of it, but no good. Resting pulse of 159....

Well, I nearly made a year.. Last night through, went back into AFib. Tried the ...

Slidingdoors99

•2 years ago

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Edoxaban causing breathlessness?

Does anyone else get this issue? I was put on this medication in August. Came off Apixaban for same issue. I get it late morning then teatime. It is getting...

Does anyone else get this issue? I was put on this medication in August. Came of...

Kenbat

•2 years ago

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Professor Pierre Lambiasse

Hi all My Cryoblation and FLutter procedure is on 3rd March at St Barts Professor Pierre Lambiasse is carrying out the procedure Anyone else had this...

Hi all My Cryoblation and FLutter procedure is on 3rd March at St Barts Profes...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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Edoxaban

Have been taking Edoxaban for 6 weeks now in which time I have had 5 occasions of feeling very lightheaded, hot, uneasy and my blood pressure has gone up to...

Have been taking Edoxaban for 6 weeks now in which time I have had 5 occasions ...

Sherbett

•2 years ago

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Covid, Afib and pacemaker. and

I am a 68-year-old male had three ablations 6 years ago all in succession every 6 months that did not work. Changed doctors went on Tykosyn And everything...

I am a 68-year-old male had three ablations 6 years ago all in succession every...

jsanta

•2 years ago

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I should have seen that coming!

Me to Sam, Just done my INR test and it is bang on 2.5. Sam. Great you can have broccoli tonight then. (I hate broccoli).

Me to Sam, Just done my INR test and it is bang on 2.5. Sam. Great you can h...

BobD

Volunteer•2 years ago

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Beast is back

The beast is back again, darn it

Quest4NSR

•2 years ago

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8 days post ablation

What a week?! I had an RF ablation at the start of last week but felt, what I thought, was excessive pain in my chest (particularly when lying on my back) 2/3...

What a week?! I had an RF ablation at the start of last week but felt, what I th...

Safc1983

•2 years ago

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Travel ins quotes

Travel ins ? Does anyone have any ideas on travel ins that’s not ridiculous Is AF and Heart failure the same condition What’s isceamic Heart disease excuse...

Travel ins ? Does anyone have any ideas on travel ins that’s not ridiculous Is ...

Lainie2875

•2 years ago

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Reverting back naturally

Hiya everyone hope you are ticking along nicely just a niggle with me really. As some of you know from my previous posts I've gone from peroximal afib to...

Hiya everyone hope you are ticking along nicely just a niggle with me really. As...

Rachelanx50

•2 years ago

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Lichen planus

I’ve posted before about my mouth soreness and skin itchiness. I was looking at potential treatments which wouldn’t interact with my maintenance doses of...

I’ve posted before about my mouth soreness and skin itchiness. I was looking at ...

Profound15

•2 years ago

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Arrhythmias and Covid-19 : Your questions answered – 2022

In our updated video about Covid-19 and arrhythmias, Mrs Trudie Lobban MBE of Arrhythmia Alliance, A F Association and STARS, chairs a discussion with Dr Matt...

In our updated video about Covid-19 and arrhythmias, Mrs Trudie Lobban MBE of Ar...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Edoxaban v Apixaban. Any issues associated with switching?

My GP practice is planning to switch me from apixaban to edoxaban, entirely for cost reasons. I have been on apixaban for 2 years+ with absolutely no problems....

My GP practice is planning to switch me from apixaban to edoxaban, entirely for ...

WineTaster

•2 years ago

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Max amount of bisoprolol in one day

Hi guys. My heart jumped out again 7 months post ablation. Tried taking double dose of bisop so 5mg but it’s been out all over night, now 13 hours. Can anyone...

Hi guys. My heart jumped out again 7 months post ablation. Tried taking double ...

Elli86

•2 years ago

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Introducing 'Living with an ICM/ILR' virtual patient educational event

YOU CAN REGISTER TODAY! for this Free virtual event Launching on Thursday March 17, 2022 at 09.00 (ET) Dr Leon M Ptaszek, Assistant Professor of Harvard...

YOU CAN REGISTER TODAY! for this Free virtual event Launching on Thursday March ...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Sassy A F

No, I've never heard of "Sassy AF" before either.... But my lovely wife found this Valentines card and thought of me! Ever the romantic, I went off and...

No, I've never heard of "Sassy AF" before either.... But my lovely wife found ...

WhitstableWanderer

•2 years ago

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Pradaxa Ahead Of Scheduled Cryo Ablation

I have been scheduled for my first Cryo Ablation in March for my paroxysmal AF and my EP wants me to start taking Pradaxa 30 days before. My Cardiologist has...

I have been scheduled for my first Cryo Ablation in March for my paroxysmal AF ...

willec49

•2 years ago

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Anyone reduced their dose of amiodarone?

I’m wondering what experiences any of you have had coming down from 200mg to 100mg amiodarone? I’m on 200mg at the moment and it controls my PAF and ectopics...

I’m wondering what experiences any of you have had coming down from 200mg to 100...

Visigoth

•2 years ago

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Are COVID and hypothyroidism related with SVT, AFib, AFuttering, Sinus Tachycardia and the like?

Tachycardia, SVT AFb, AFluttering, Sinus Tachycardia, COVID, thyroid,

Nanirightnow

•2 years ago

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Medical

Hi quick question do I have to pay for my heart medicine and also have copd ? TIA Dan

Hi quick question do I have to pay for my heart medicine and also have copd ? TI...

Danny44

•2 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2022

Lixiana side effect

Is this angina?

Update on seeing Electrophysiologist - and fed up.

Long term Bisoprolol side effects!

Does Anybody Know Why this Happens?

Prescribed medications

Just a catch up

ECG reading

1 month out from RF ablation for asymptomatic afib

apixiban and biopsy

Almost a year of NSR

Edoxaban causing breathlessness?

Professor Pierre Lambiasse

Edoxaban

Covid, Afib and pacemaker. and

I should have seen that coming!

Beast is back

8 days post ablation

Travel ins quotes

Reverting back naturally

Lichen planus

Arrhythmias and Covid-19 : Your questions answered – 2022

Edoxaban v Apixaban. Any issues associated with switching?

Max amount of bisoprolol in one day

Introducing 'Living with an ICM/ILR' virtual patient educational event

Sassy A F

Pradaxa Ahead Of Scheduled Cryo Ablation

Anyone reduced their dose of amiodarone?

Are COVID and hypothyroidism related with SVT, AFib, AFuttering, Sinus Tachycardia and the like?

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