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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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New to the AF group

Where do I begin? Finding this community has REALLY been the most helpful emotionally since Ive been diagnosed with AF. It has given me a sense of hope and...

Where do I begin? Finding this community has REALLY been the most helpful emotio...

rezdude

•2 years ago

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Ventricular tachycardia or afib … (which is more dangerous?)

I have afib … the type that comes and goes … my husband was just diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia … he is seeing the cardiologist as l am writing this....

I have afib … the type that comes and goes … my husband was just diagnosed with ...

Janith

•2 years ago

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Time change

Does anyone else suffer from the time change here in the USA? I don't think that exists in the UK or other countries? For me, when the clocks are set ahead an...

Does anyone else suffer from the time change here in the USA? I don't think that...

belindalore

•2 years ago

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Are you living with an Insertable Cardiac Monitor/ Implantable Loop Recorder (ICM/ILR)?

This Thursday (March 17) Dr Leon M Ptaszek (Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts, US) will be providing you with the most up-to-date information on all you...

This Thursday (March 17) Dr Leon M Ptaszek (Harvard Medical School, Massachusett...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Covid and AF

I tested positive with Covid on Saturday and feeling ill. I’ve had AFfor 8 years but luckily only had three bad attacks in the last 6 months.Now I’m getting...

I tested positive with Covid on Saturday and feeling ill. I’ve had AFfor 8 years...

Janna501

•2 years ago

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Successful ablation

I had my post ablation follow up with the cardiologist today. Ablation was a success! And he said ”I have no restrictions to place on your exercise regime”....

I had my post ablation follow up with the cardiologist today. Ablation was a su...

splashrollandplod

•2 years ago

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Do you pass more water after a Cardioversion .

I had a Cardioversion on the 8th.I am constantly passing more water.Is this normal or could it be because I have started dieting?Not in AFib

I had a Cardioversion on the 8th.I am constantly passing more water.Is this norm...

kkatz

•2 years ago

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Drop in pulse rate

Since starting Bisoprolol my pulse has dropped to between 40 - 50, used to be around 70. Feeling quite light headed at times.

Since starting Bisoprolol my pulse has dropped to between 40 - 50, used to be ar...

Bee-Honest

•2 years ago

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Metropolol

My blood pressure is still all over the place and I have days of weakness. Would like to what others think of Metropolol

My blood pressure is still all over the place and I have days of weakness. Woul...

Prettywoman15

•2 years ago

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Can Ramipril Be Harmful?

Hi, I have been prescribed Ramipril because it is being presumed I had a heart attack. I don't think I did. I think I had an acute cardiac event without heart...

Hi, I have been prescribed Ramipril because it is being presumed I had a heart a...

LiziJ

•2 years ago

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Apixaban

Since taking Apixaban i have been suffering from dizziness, is this a side affect of this medication?

Since taking Apixaban i have been suffering from dizziness, is this a side affec...

Arnol

•2 years ago

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AF at weekend

I had a frightening episode of AF on Saturday. Phoned 111 and I ended up in hospital A&E for about 9 hours. NSR returned about 15 hours afterwards. First...

I had a frightening episode of AF on Saturday. Phoned 111 and I ended up in hosp...

Carol70

•2 years ago

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Refused travel insurance while waiting for ablation

Just curious if other people have been refused travel insurance while on the waiting list for an ablation. We booked to go on a cruise to Antarctica in 2023...

Just curious if other people have been refused travel insurance while on the wai...

Jes59

•2 years ago

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Breathlessness

I'm four weeks post ablation. Still on sotalol and rivaroxaban but I'm getting breathlessness abs anxiety. Is this normal after an ablation. Will it get better...

I'm four weeks post ablation. Still on sotalol and rivaroxaban but I'm getting b...

Patsywoo

•2 years ago

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Switched Beta blockers ...felt worse.

Been on Bisoprolol...not good so switched to nebivolol same dose 1.25. Only taken one tablet last Eve and couldn't sleep and today light headed anxious and...

Been on Bisoprolol...not good so switched to nebivolol same dose 1.25. Only take...

celticlady

•2 years ago

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Melatonin and night time Afib. An observation

I have been taking 5mg of Melatonin on and off through the years to manage bouts of insomnia. Recently I have noticed that without taking Melatonin I am...

I have been taking 5mg of Melatonin on and off through the years to manage bouts...

MisterMagoo

•2 years ago

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Aspirin and Anticoagulant

Had been taking Aspirin for 18 years got taken off and put on Edoxaban due to episode of AF. Cardiologist ( due to heart disease) is adding back the aspirin...

Had been taking Aspirin for 18 years got taken off and put on Edoxaban due to ep...

Sherbett

•2 years ago

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Status Update Post-atrial Cardioäblation:

Had rapid atrial quivering/fibrillation develop in Feb '21 while I was focused on avoiding a second heart attack after having had a major one 9½ years earlier....

Had rapid atrial quivering/fibrillation develop in Feb '21 while I was focused o...

PrinzMongo

•2 years ago

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Scared Newbie 13

Hi I am new to the group a friend told me about this group. My story is that I have had 4 episode of AF that seem to be 2 years apart which is so very strange....

Hi I am new to the group a friend told me about this group. My story is that I h...

Rhoded

•2 years ago

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Post ablation

Hi can anyone advise if I should continue on Bisoprolol after an ablation as I have been taken off it entirely by the cardiologist and my heart rate is still...

Hi can anyone advise if I should continue on Bisoprolol after an ablation as I h...

AFADVISE

•2 years ago

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Holiday insurance

Hi. Could anyone remind me of a reasonable company for holiday insurance with AF please?

Hi. Could anyone remind me of a reasonable company for holiday insurance with AF...

Equish

•2 years ago

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Getting an ablation while having a pacemaker.

68 year old male had two ablation didn’t work and one ablation for a flutter didn’t work. Went on Tykosyn really good for four years. Then starting to get this...

68 year old male had two ablation didn’t work and one ablation for a flutter did...

jsanta

•2 years ago

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Should I be worried?

Hi folks, I have had Atrial Fibrillation since 2009. I had my third Ablation in 2019 and although I am still in Atrial Fibrillation my symptoms are controlled...

Hi folks, I have had Atrial Fibrillation since 2009. I had my third Ablation in...

PhyllisK

•2 years ago

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Matt’s Cryoblation and Atrial Flutter procedure : Diary : Day 8 after Procedure

Hi All Well fortunately there’s not much to report . A few moments of minimal breathlessness and a couple of minor twinges . I’m really looking hard though to...

Hi All Well fortunately there’s not much to report . A few moments of minimal b...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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Controlled heart rate?

Hi, I finally managed to get a phone call with my Cardiologist who performed a successful CV back in October but I soon went back into Persistent Afib. Since...

Hi, I finally managed to get a phone call with my Cardiologist who performed a s...

gentryman

•2 years ago

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AF and cardioversion

My Doctor isn't keen on progressing a cardioversion for me to fix my AF. Her reasoning is that I am prone to AF and that the most dangerous time is when you...

My Doctor isn't keen on progressing a cardioversion for me to fix my AF. Her rea...

Pastafarian

•2 years ago

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Has the bubble burst?

Think AF could be creeping back. Fibricheck shows mild regularities on report but looks a bit chaotic.Emay (like kardia but cheaper) .Not very good with...

Think AF could be creeping back. Fibricheck shows mild regularities on report bu...

kkatz

•2 years ago

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Coming off drugs b4 ablation

I’m on amlodipine (Ca channel blocker) and metoprolol (beta blocker). Plus flecainide (Na channel blocker). All fairly low doses. I have to come off them...

I’m on amlodipine (Ca channel blocker) and metoprolol (beta blocker). Plus fleca...

DKBX

•2 years ago

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Coming off Tykosyn

I am a 68-year-old male six years ago I had a flutter had an ablation and didn’t work. Then I had two other ablations Because my a flutter turned into a...

I am a 68-year-old male six years ago I had a flutter had an ablation and didn’t...

jsanta

•2 years ago

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Phlebitis in right calf - any tips?

I went to GP yesterday with pain in my right calf to rule out possible DVT - D Dimmer was negative so after exam decided it was Phlebitis. I have had varicose...

I went to GP yesterday with pain in my right calf to rule out possible DVT - D D...

CDreamer

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2022

New to the AF group

Ventricular tachycardia or afib … (which is more dangerous?)

Time change

Are you living with an Insertable Cardiac Monitor/ Implantable Loop Recorder (ICM/ILR)?

Covid and AF

Successful ablation

Do you pass more water after a Cardioversion .

Drop in pulse rate

Metropolol

Can Ramipril Be Harmful?

Apixaban

AF at weekend

Refused travel insurance while waiting for ablation

Breathlessness

Switched Beta blockers ...felt worse.

Melatonin and night time Afib. An observation

Aspirin and Anticoagulant

Status Update Post-atrial Cardioäblation:

Scared Newbie 13

Post ablation

Holiday insurance

Getting an ablation while having a pacemaker.

Should I be worried?

Matt’s Cryoblation and Atrial Flutter procedure : Diary : Day 8 after Procedure

Controlled heart rate?

AF and cardioversion

Has the bubble burst?

Coming off drugs b4 ablation

Coming off Tykosyn

Phlebitis in right calf - any tips?

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