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Discharged from hospital

Discharged from the Heart Institute as my INR levels would not allow ablation to go ahead ( risk of clots). Started new meds - Digoxin, Ramipiril and...

Discharged from the Heart Institute as my INR levels would not allow ablation to...

Daisyblu

•2 years ago

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Symptom/side effect/other

I am attempting to obtain information/experiences from the community as I am unable to categorically determine the reasons for my concerns. I am Male 70 yrs....

I am attempting to obtain information/experiences from the community as I am una...

nivek

•2 years ago

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Bisoprolol dosage?

I am on 1.25mg of Bisoprolol daily but my atrial fibrillation episodes seem to be increasing since first starting this drug around 8 months ago. I never go a...

I am on 1.25mg of Bisoprolol daily but my atrial fibrillation episodes seem to b...

Brain

•2 years ago

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Ablation Date 28th May 2022

Hi all, Currently a difficult time, my heart is going nuts for the past two weeks. Had 140 BPM AF yesterday and in between all that LOADS of 'Unclassified' on...

Hi all, Currently a difficult time, my heart is going nuts for the past two week...

Quest4NSR

•2 years ago

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Alternative to a Fitbit Watch ? - Advice Please

I currently have a Fitbit watch which I found so helpful in recording the normal parameters of heart rate, health metrics, steps, exercise, calories etc and in...

I currently have a Fitbit watch which I found so helpful in recording the normal...

Hidden

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Is it possible to change from Bisoprolol to diltiazem

I am tapering Bisoprolol and am eager to know if I can switch over to Diltiazem immediately?

I am tapering Bisoprolol and am eager to know if I can switch over to Diltiazem ...

Seena2019

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Travel insurance for AF

Hi, I wondered does anyone have any advice for a good travel insurance company for people with heart problems? Only my sister in law was quoted £1000. That's...

Hi, I wondered does anyone have any advice for a good travel insurance company f...

Bowcat

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Apixaban and knee replacement

Hi I’m due for a knee replacement in June. When I was first listed they mentioned they would consult with cardio. My pre op is only 3 days before the planned...

Hi I’m due for a knee replacement in June. When I was first listed they mentione...

4chickens

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Beast is Back

Three weeks after my fourth ablation, and advised to drop flecainide, the beast returned. (Kept on metoprolol & Xarelto). Started after an afternoon nap for...

Three weeks after my fourth ablation, and advised to drop flecainide, the beast ...

DKBX

•2 years ago

18 Replies

A Difficult Choice

I have persistent AF, coupled with a naturally low heart rate and more recently I had a number of blackouts which occurred when I was in NSR for a short while...

I have persistent AF, coupled with a naturally low heart rate and more recently ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Ectopic Beats Don't, In Themselves Constitute Afib. Correct?

I am 5 weeks out from my first Cyroablation which apparently went well. Also, the migraines I reported here did, as others predicted, end after about two...

I am 5 weeks out from my first Cyroablation which apparently went well. Also, th...

willec49

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Questions about medical terminology

Hello you knowledgeable lot!! Can anybody help me out with this? I will be asking my GP and cardiologist but getting through to them is like winning the...

Hello you knowledgeable lot!! Can anybody help me out with this? I will be aski...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Ablation concerns.

Evening all.I am on a list for my first ablation.I have slipped into sinus rythmn a few times recently after a year of persistant a fib.I did a kardia readout...

Evening all.I am on a list for my first ablation.I have slipped into sinus rythm...

ETHEL103

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Very nervy anxious man here

Hi guys and girls os anyone here who has afib, I've just been rung by the ep to inform me of an episode I had during the middle of Friday night I knew...

Hi guys and girls os anyone here who has afib, I've just been rung by the ep to ...

Dan33ynwa

•2 years ago

41 Replies

First appointment with arrhythmia service.

Hello. I’m 7 wks into my AF journey, having had an episode early March and new to the forum. I’m trying to learn as much as I can. When experiencing my...

Hello. I’m 7 wks into my AF journey, having had an episode early March and new t...

Lizzie0205

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Natural alternative to blood thinners

I’m interested to know if anyone takes anything natural to thin blood rather than blood thinners to the strength that a tablet would be. Let me know .

I’m interested to know if anyone takes anything natural to thin blood rather tha...

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Ectopic Beats

About 2 weeks ago I started getting ectopic beats after doing any type of strenuous work that would last around an hour . It's getting hot here south east of...

About 2 weeks ago I started getting ectopic beats after doing any type of strenu...

Anafib

•2 years ago

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Minimally invasive Surgical Ablation carried out in UK, preparing for surgery

Surgical ablation is not used much here in the UK unless open heart surgery is being carried out anyway. In other countries - the Netherlands, US and Japan it...

Surgical ablation is not used much here in the UK unless open heart surgery is b...

MummyLuv

•2 years ago

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TERRIFIED AMIODARONE

Hello All.... Question -- I am in (long term 7yrs) persistent AF and getting ready to try another cardioversion. My (new) cardio doctor wants me to go on...

Hello All.... Question -- I am in (long term 7yrs) persistent AF and getting rea...

ktf2022

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Teeth extraction when in AF and on Apixaban advice please

Hi all. I suffer from Af and I am on Apixaban , I need several teeth removed due to an unrelated health condition. I understand the need to stop taking...

Hi all. I suffer from Af and I am on Apixaban , I need several teeth removed due...

Davidc1075

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Hi all, please can some of you list the life style changes that can be recommended to some one newly diagnosed with Afibb?

I have a friend who is awaiting diagnosis of Afibb, also has huge burden of ectopic beats and tachycardia when in sinus mode. I have seen on here listed...

I have a friend who is awaiting diagnosis of Afibb, also has huge burden of ecto...

Trigeminyblue

•2 years ago

34 Replies

Could anyone share with me their experience of the process, experience and effectiveness of the Implanted Loop Recorder?

Hi Friends, I am having a loop recorder implanted on Friday at Barts. I was feeling quite positive about the idea but as the day gets nearer find myself...

Hi Friends, I am having a loop recorder implanted on Friday at Barts. I was ...

Ruthypegs

•2 years ago

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I’m looking for someone‼️‼️‼️

Hey you gorgeous creatures…Have any of you heard any news from Elli86. I’m wondering what has become of him. ❓

Hey you gorgeous creatures…Have any of you heard any news from Elli86. I’m wonde...

Tickerprobs

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Drink

Can anyone tell me if it’s too early to have a drink. It’s been 12 weeks and I’m going on holiday, I’m not bothered by drink if I’m honest but just in case i...

Can anyone tell me if it’s too early to have a drink. It’s been 12 weeks and I’...

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Blood thinner and hair loss

Hi all, has anyone had hair loss whilst being on Apixaban 5 mg , I was on them before and my hair loss was bad , I’ve been on edoxaban but they tell me it’s...

Hi all, has anyone had hair loss whilst being on Apixaban 5 mg , I was on them b...

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Heart Failure Question

Hello I am looking for some perspective I think. My husband was not treated for his AF and high heart rate for four weeks until I managed to get him to ignore...

Hello I am looking for some perspective I think. My husband was not treated for ...

Debfro34

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Which jab next?

Does anyone have experience or reservations about Covid vaccines and AF? I've had 2 Astrazeneca doses, followed by a Moderna booster. Now, I'm eligible for a...

Does anyone have experience or reservations about Covid vaccines and AF? I've ha...

melismos

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Taking various medications .Do any contraindication taking Magnesium as a supplement.

I find it virtually impossible to contact my GP to ask the question.13 in queue for triage.E consult gives no simple choices & says I need to contact GP. I...

I find it virtually impossible to contact my GP to ask the question.13 in queue ...

kkatz

•2 years ago

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Blood pressure

My verapamil doesn’t seem to be keeping my bp down as it use to and the dr has added amlodipine 5 mg but I’m wondering wether to ask the dr to just up my...

My verapamil doesn’t seem to be keeping my bp down as it use to and the dr has a...

Kingsley09

•2 years ago

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Anti Sea Sickness

Does anyone know if there are any contra indications between over the counter travel sickness tabs and Apixaban. Latter taken for aprox. Afib. Are any more...

Does anyone know if there are any contra indications between over the counter tr...

Tryfan

•2 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2022

Discharged from hospital

Symptom/side effect/other

Bisoprolol dosage?

Ablation Date 28th May 2022

Alternative to a Fitbit Watch ? - Advice Please

Is it possible to change from Bisoprolol to diltiazem

Travel insurance for AF

Apixaban and knee replacement

Beast is Back

A Difficult Choice

Ectopic Beats Don't, In Themselves Constitute Afib. Correct?

Questions about medical terminology

Ablation concerns.

Very nervy anxious man here

First appointment with arrhythmia service.

Natural alternative to blood thinners

Ectopic Beats

Minimally invasive Surgical Ablation carried out in UK, preparing for surgery

TERRIFIED AMIODARONE

Teeth extraction when in AF and on Apixaban advice please

Hi all, please can some of you list the life style changes that can be recommended to some one newly diagnosed with Afibb?

Could anyone share with me their experience of the process, experience and effectiveness of the Implanted Loop Recorder?

I’m looking for someone‼️‼️‼️

Drink

Blood thinner and hair loss

Heart Failure Question

Which jab next?

Taking various medications .Do any contraindication taking Magnesium as a supplement.

Blood pressure

Anti Sea Sickness

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