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Pacemaker update

After getting my head round having a pacemaker I've just had contact from my cardiologist who has changed his mind . He says because I have Bradycardia and...

After getting my head round having a pacemaker I've just had contact from my car...

fairgo45

•2 years ago

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Safe INR level for Ablation?

I am one week from my first cyro ablation and my blood INR is 1.2. Most recommend a value between 2.0 and 3.0. What are folks' knowledge and experience in this...

I am one week from my first cyro ablation and my blood INR is 1.2. Most recommen...

willec49

•2 years ago

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Side effects apixaban/ or dye test gone wrong???

Does anyone else on apixiban have side effects ?? I have asthma and since taking apixiban for dvt the gp thinks the extreme burning and pain in my lungs is...

Does anyone else on apixiban have side effects ?? I have asthma and since taking...

Natbh1

•2 years ago

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Unclassified Kardia

Ugh! My Kardia keeps throwing “unclassified” on my fiancés EKG reads. It’s becoming so frustrating. Anyone have any insight ? Most recent read attached

Ugh! My Kardia keeps throwing “unclassified” on my fiancés EKG reads. It’s becom...

wvsammi

•2 years ago

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Pacemaker, more energy?

Ablation 2017 seems to have taken care of afib. Recently advised I'll need pacemaker (sinus pause). My HR is generally in low 50s. Has anyone found renewed...

Ablation 2017 seems to have taken care of afib. Recently advised I'll need pac...

kathie659

•2 years ago

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Coming off beta blockers for holter monitor. .. withdrawal symptoms?

I will have been on BBs for 2 months when holter will be given but my cardiologist said will have to come off the BBs-bisoprolil 1.25 before this. Has anyone...

I will have been on BBs for 2 months when holter will be given but my cardiologi...

celticlady

•2 years ago

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Sotalol and being nauseous everyday..

Good day folks. I am a 42 year old male with Paroxysmal afib , narrowing pulmonary veins and a dilated aortic root opening at the sov . I have had a...

Good day folks. I am a 42 year old male with Paroxysmal afib , narrowing pulmona...

Fryguy

•2 years ago

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Released documents from Pfizer on side effects

I wrote here a number of weeks ago about my problems with pruritis and lichen planus. I was looking for advice about drugs I could use to relieve the symptoms...

I wrote here a number of weeks ago about my problems with pruritis and lichen p...

Profound15

•2 years ago

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TCS London Marathon 2022 #londonmarathon2022

Are you ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime and fundraise for us along the way? The TCS London Marathon 2022 is taking place on Sunday 2 October. Do...

Are you ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime and fundraise for us along ...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Verapamil and metropolol

Is anyone taking verapamil and .metropolol at the same time. Take verapamil ,120 , and metropolol 75, and severe short of breath??

Is anyone taking verapamil and .metropolol at the same time. Take verapamil ,12...

Jancam1

•2 years ago

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Matt’s Cryoblation and Atrial Flutter procedure : Diary : Day 6 after Procedure

Hi All Well , so far so good …. Other than the groin being understandably tender and a minor bit of breathlessness now and then the last 2 days have been no...

Hi All Well , so far so good …. Other than the groin being understandably tend...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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Amlodipine

I started on Amlodipine 5mg 6/52 ago, feeling increasingly unwell , drowsy, nausea, fatigue , frequency of micturition,, has anyone had similar experience of...

I started on Amlodipine 5mg 6/52 ago, feeling increasingly unwell , drowsy, na...

Tudee

•2 years ago

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When should you consider ablation?

I watched the last AFA seminar about cryoablation, very interesting. When should you consider having an ablation, as I understand it and I may be wrong, the...

I watched the last AFA seminar about cryoablation, very interesting. When should...

LaceyLady

•2 years ago

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Question about Diltiazem

I take diltiazem 120 once per day and Sotalol 120 twice per day. Anyone out there have any thoughts on the best time of day to take diltiazem (whether I...

I take diltiazem 120 once per day and Sotalol 120 twice per day. Anyone out the...

MJZaw

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Do you know the difference between a heart attack and a sudden cardiac arrest?

We are asking members of the public about their knowledge of sudden cardiac arrests and the potential life-saving equipment available. We are supporting...

We are asking members of the public about their knowledge of sudden cardiac arre...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Got to share and scared of tempting fate

Cardioversion this morning after a year of Persistent AF. Took 2 attempts but back in sinus rhythm. No posts please telling me may not last.I know but don't...

Cardioversion this morning after a year of Persistent AF. Took 2 attempts but ba...

kkatz

•2 years ago

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4 weeks post ablation update

Hi All, I just thought I would add an update on how I feel since my 1st ablation on the 10th feb 2021. I can't believe how I feel, I have my life back. No...

Hi All, I just thought I would add an update on how I feel since my 1st ablatio...

dave152248

•2 years ago

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Flecainide or ablation for atrial fibrillation?

My partner has recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He has been offered either medication or ablation and he has opted for ablation as he does not...

My partner has recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He has been off...

TnJns

•2 years ago

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Oh poor you, take heart , you were just unlucky with that chap

Gosh that man sounds a cocky full of own importance man with no bedside skills. Quite honestly 50 mg is is nothing as far as flecainade goes. I was on 200...

Gosh that man sounds a cocky full of own importance man with no bedside skills. ...

Morzine

•2 years ago

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My arrhythmia pattern is intermittent. It seems to build up over a few days then really busy for 10/14 days. Peace in between. Advice please

I’m due to see arrhythmia nurse soon after a successful cardio version in November. Before I see the consultant they’ve insisted I have a 24hr tape. But I’m...

I’m due to see arrhythmia nurse soon after a successful cardio version in Novemb...

Ewloe

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Pulsatile tinnitus and AF

Are they commonly linked or am I looking at a separate issue?

A_fi_bR

•2 years ago

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Newbie

I’m a 75 year old in permanent AF. Started way back in 2008 but these days only mild symptoms and being treated by drugs. Since 2008 have had several cardio...

I’m a 75 year old in permanent AF. Started way back in 2008 but these days only ...

John2D

•2 years ago

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Advice about AF needed!!

So I’m currently experiencing my 4th ever episode and it scares the crap out of me!! I don’t know my triggers yet and it still worries me that something really...

So I’m currently experiencing my 4th ever episode and it scares the crap out of ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Feeling pressured into ablation!

I met with an EP in South Birmingham today (NHS) referred by my private cardiologist. He was extremely curt, didn’t listen and delighted in telling me that PAF...

I met with an EP in South Birmingham today (NHS) referred by my private cardiolo...

Motov

•2 years ago

50 Replies

Calcium channel blockers

I’ve started on Diltiazem 60mg twice a day. I’ve been on it for2weeks now. I just wondered whether it is too soon to expect an improvement in my AF ? My pulse...

I’ve started on Diltiazem 60mg twice a day. I’ve been on it for2weeks now. I jus...

linc2u

•2 years ago

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Medication change

Good evening I would like some help on Thursday I have an appointment with the cardiologist for a preventive check-up, at the moment I am taking atenolol 25...

Good evening I would like some help on Thursday I have an appointment with the c...

Giorgos1973

•2 years ago

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Allergy meds

I am in the U.S. and need relief from seasonal allergies. I read an article by an allergist with the Cleveland Clinic. "Decongestants are not recommended...

I am in the U.S. and need relief from seasonal allergies. I read an article by ...

Cookie24

•2 years ago

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Matt’s Cryoblation and Atrial Flutter procedure : Diary : Day 4 after Procedure

Hi All Day 4 : physically all things are fine and Dandy so far . Bruising of the groin is coming along nicely and a bit sore but nothing unexpected and...

Hi All Day 4 : physically all things are fine and Dandy so far . Bruising of th...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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Tykosin (Dofetilide) and kidney disease?

My mother has stage 3 kidney disease, and was just started on Tykosin. Her labs for creatinine and GFR are already worse after the initial 3 day...

My mother has stage 3 kidney disease, and was just started on Tykosin. Her labs ...

GooseEggs

•2 years ago

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Bisoprolol weight gain

Has anyone had issues with weight gain while on bisoprolol?

trixie100

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2022

Pacemaker update

Safe INR level for Ablation?

Side effects apixaban/ or dye test gone wrong???

Unclassified Kardia

Pacemaker, more energy?

Coming off beta blockers for holter monitor. .. withdrawal symptoms?

Sotalol and being nauseous everyday..

Released documents from Pfizer on side effects

TCS London Marathon 2022 #londonmarathon2022

Verapamil and metropolol

Matt’s Cryoblation and Atrial Flutter procedure : Diary : Day 6 after Procedure

Amlodipine

When should you consider ablation?

Question about Diltiazem

Do you know the difference between a heart attack and a sudden cardiac arrest?

Got to share and scared of tempting fate

4 weeks post ablation update

Flecainide or ablation for atrial fibrillation?

Oh poor you, take heart , you were just unlucky with that chap

My arrhythmia pattern is intermittent. It seems to build up over a few days then really busy for 10/14 days. Peace in between. Advice please

Pulsatile tinnitus and AF

Newbie

Advice about AF needed!!

Feeling pressured into ablation!

Calcium channel blockers

Medication change

Allergy meds

Matt’s Cryoblation and Atrial Flutter procedure : Diary : Day 4 after Procedure

Tykosin (Dofetilide) and kidney disease?

Bisoprolol weight gain

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