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Xarelto Depression & Anxiety

Hi all, I had an ablation about 7 weeks ago and think it went really well. I am off all medication now but for Xarelto. 3 weeks ago I went off a PPI that was...

Hi all, I had an ablation about 7 weeks ago and think it went really well. I am ...

Beama_

•2 years ago

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A brief introduction

Hi All I am fairly new to this forum but I find it extremely useful and the participants very knowledgeable. I am a 62 year-old Caucasian woman. I live in...

Hi All I am fairly new to this forum but I find it extremely useful and the part...

Csingicsong

•2 years ago

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Tens machine.

Is it safe to use a Tens machine? I have used it a few times. It didn't seem to bother me. I just wondered if anyone has had a problem with using it with...

Is it safe to use a Tens machine? I have used it a few times. It didn't seem to...

benmaise

•2 years ago

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Blood thinners?

I would like to know if everyone diagnosed with paroxysmal afib is on blood thinners? My EP wants me to start taking xeralto but I am reluctant (reason is a...

I would like to know if everyone diagnosed with paroxysmal afib is on blood thin...

roma60

•2 years ago

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Very positive meeting with Rhythmologist

Hi Everyone As some of you may know I have been scratching my head about whether to have or not have an ablation. I went to see a Rhythmologist who was very...

Hi Everyone As some of you may know I have been scratching my head about whether...

Lilypocket

•2 years ago

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Severe light head attacks

I have been diagnosed with atrial flutter/fibrillation (TBH don't think they know) about 2 years ago - put me on bisopropol. My heart rate since has been...

I have been diagnosed with atrial flutter/fibrillation (TBH don't think they kno...

mrhappydays

•2 years ago

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Second Ablation Procedure

I am going in for my second ablation procedure in two days. Due to job change and stress my AFIB got worse. My job is very physical and ten hours a day on...

I am going in for my second ablation procedure in two days. Due to job change an...

trina97462

•2 years ago

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AF Again

Back in AF again about a week now 3 days ago stopped taking beta blockers felt a lot less tired so can carry on just a case of waiting now last time lasted a...

Back in AF again about a week now 3 days ago stopped taking beta blockers felt a...

lotusvx220

•2 years ago

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Stomach Liner

As most of you are on anti-coagulants do you take a stomach Liner? After being on Apixaban for several years the doctor now wants to put me on a PPI although...

As most of you are on anti-coagulants do you take a stomach Liner? After being...

cmjoyce

•2 years ago

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Post Cardioversion Issues

Thank you to all those who helped and advised over weekend - saw consultant tonight - ecg shows some delayed heart actions/extra beats but not AF thankfully...

Thank you to all those who helped and advised over weekend - saw consultant toni...

Afibflipper

•2 years ago

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Worrying Kardia ECGs.

I'm under investigation for angina and have an appointment on May 4th at the local Rapid Chest Pain Clinic (not very rapid as I've been waiting for many...

I'm under investigation for angina and have an appointment on May 4th at the loc...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Newbie

Hi folks. I have had PAF for a few years that always self corrected. About 6 months ago I had a persistent attack and went to A&E. Was given Flecainide and it...

Hi folks. I have had PAF for a few years that always self corrected. About 6 mo...

Kennyb1968

•2 years ago

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Just feeling sad

UPDATE!! Hi my BHF FAMILY! I want to call you that because you have all been so fantastic, I read your comments before going to see my cardiologist they...

UPDATE!! Hi my BHF FAMILY! I want to call you that because you have all been so...

scm21

•2 years ago

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Have their been Atrial Fibrillation targets in the NHS?

I was diagnosed with AFib at the end of 2018 and referred to an NHS hospital in London. I didn't hit it off with them, largely I think because I was unsure if...

I was diagnosed with AFib at the end of 2018 and referred to an NHS hospital in ...

Ivan_the_Terrible

•2 years ago

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Nigh time ectopics driving me mad

Every time I have a couple of drinks and a decent meal I then get ectopics that keep me awake for hours on end, which finally subside about 5am. I've had two...

Every time I have a couple of drinks and a decent meal I then get ectopics that ...

Upsilon16

•2 years ago

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The anxieties of AFib at 26 years old…

2 months ago after a meal with friends, I went into AFib & was in resus for around 16 hours before they managed to bring my heart back to SR via flecinide IV....

2 months ago after a meal with friends, I went into AFib & was in resus for arou...

AdamMark

•2 years ago

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Urgent surgery needed - what happened because I was on anticoagulant

On Tuesday 5th April I awoke in the early hours of the morning with severe stomach pains and feeling sick. Things got worse and at 8.30 my hubby rang for an...

On Tuesday 5th April I awoke in the early hours of the morning with severe stoma...

cassie46

•2 years ago

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Surgery with AF

Went in to have knee replacement surgery last week. Got to theatre and heart rate was 140bpm so op was postponed. Problem now is I have to get AF stable before...

Went in to have knee replacement surgery last week. Got to theatre and heart rat...

Bowler60

•2 years ago

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Post CardioVersion issues

Hello everyone, after a hair raising 9 weeks of persistent AF I was cardioverted on Friday back into NSR which is brilliant However, I’ve had a permanent...

Hello everyone, after a hair raising 9 weeks of persistent AF I was cardioverted...

Afibflipper

•2 years ago

39 Replies

Kardia Mobile Compatibility

My Kardia mobile stopped working on my Nokia 5.3 for some reason, and neither does it work on my latest phone, a Redmi Note 10 Pro, neither device is on the...

My Kardia mobile stopped working on my Nokia 5.3 for some reason, and neither do...

PrivateRyan

•2 years ago

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Colonoscopy

I’m due to have a colonoscopy the week after next and as I’m on flecainide (50mg x2) and bisoprolol (1.25mg) would appreciate some advice. I don’t think I...

I’m due to have a colonoscopy the week after next and as I’m on flecainide (50mg...

Profound15

•2 years ago

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Am I heading for full time AF

I was diagnosed with PAF 5 years ago and had a pacemaker fitted 3 years ago. My main attacks came during the night and could be quite disruptive . I have...

I was diagnosed with PAF 5 years ago and had a pacemaker fitted 3 years ago. My ...

DaveBr

•2 years ago

9 Replies

My concerns about anticoagulation ... foolish or appropriate?

I am 75 with 6 short AF episodes in 16 months. I am unmedicated at the moment except for the loading dose of Vitamin D3 I am now taking for a deficiency. I...

I am 75 with 6 short AF episodes in 16 months. I am unmedicated at the moment ex...

ozziebob

•2 years ago

36 Replies

Newbies to afib - harness your fear

There have been a few posts on the forum lately from people who are new to afib. They are scared which is understandable. Right - don't be. It can affect your...

There have been a few posts on the forum lately from people who are new to afib....

Paulbounce

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Gallbladder Op and AF

Hi All I had my gallbladder removed in hospital yesterday and couldn't have been looked after better. The staff were all amazingly kind and caring, someone...

Hi All I had my gallbladder removed in hospital yesterday and couldn't have been...

jeanjeannie50

•2 years ago

146 Replies

Warfarin self-doser experience

This post is for those who take warfarin, and in addition to doing their own testing they also decide on their own dose. I have been taking warfarin, and...

This post is for those who take warfarin, and in addition to doing their own tes...

ILowe

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Help please trying to understand this ECG

Hi, I’m hoping someone can shed some light on the following. Looking through the previous ECG’s I’ve taken with my Kardia I found by accident that if I...

Hi, I’m hoping someone can shed some light on the following. Looking through the...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Flecainide

Anyone know anything about the long term effects of flecainide? I mean over a 10 year period perhaps!

Anyone know anything about the long term effects of flecainide? I mean over a 10...

Thomas29

•2 years ago

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Should I have an ablation when I have been fine on flecanide for a year?

Should I have an ablation when I have mostly been well on Flecainide for over a year? I am 67 year old female. Thanks

Should I have an ablation when I have mostly been well on Flecainide for over a ...

Thomas29

•2 years ago

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Launching virtually - 28 April!

Are you living with an Implanted Cardiac Device? Dr Leon M Ptaszek, (Harvard Medical School, Boston, US) aims to educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare...

Are you living with an Implanted Cardiac Device? Dr Leon M Ptaszek, (Harvard Med...

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2022

Xarelto Depression & Anxiety

A brief introduction

Tens machine.

Blood thinners?

Very positive meeting with Rhythmologist

Severe light head attacks

Second Ablation Procedure

AF Again

Stomach Liner

Post Cardioversion Issues

Worrying Kardia ECGs.

Newbie

Just feeling sad

Have their been Atrial Fibrillation targets in the NHS?

Nigh time ectopics driving me mad

The anxieties of AFib at 26 years old…

Urgent surgery needed - what happened because I was on anticoagulant

Surgery with AF

Post CardioVersion issues

Kardia Mobile Compatibility

Colonoscopy

Am I heading for full time AF

My concerns about anticoagulation ... foolish or appropriate?

Newbies to afib - harness your fear

Gallbladder Op and AF

Warfarin self-doser experience

Help please trying to understand this ECG

Flecainide

Should I have an ablation when I have been fine on flecanide for a year?

Launching virtually - 28 April!

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