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Aetiology of AF and Vitamin D deficiency ? Are they related?

I am only 16 months into my so far confusing life journey with AF. I am 75 and otherwise healthy, and not medicated as yet for any health condition. However my...

I am only 16 months into my so far confusing life journey with AF. I am 75 and o...

ozziebob

•2 years ago

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Simple guide to reading ECGs.

This is the simplest guide to the basics of reading ECGs I have found: https://geekymedics.com/how-to-read-an-ecg/

This is the simplest guide to the basics of reading ECGs I have found: https://g...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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I need some advice about what to do

I wrote a post earlier in the year, 62, F, previously with paroxysmal almost unnoticeable AF. I’d developed persistent AF and had been recommended Apixaban -...

I wrote a post earlier in the year, 62, F, previously with paroxysmal almost unn...

Bodydoctor12

•2 years ago

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Anyone else tried it!

Had an appointment with Arrythmia nurse today. In AF when I arrived and picked up on ecg twice. My episodes are getting closer together and Flecainide at 100...

Had an appointment with Arrythmia nurse today. In AF when I arrived and picked u...

Hylda2

•2 years ago

55 Replies

Ablation Wait times in Canada

Just curious what other people are experiencing for wait times to get an ablation in Canada. I was just told my wait is one year. Lots of reasons why I'm not...

Just curious what other people are experiencing for wait times to get an ablatio...

Velobob

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Update

Hi all, had follow up app yesterday and they are happy to lower my flecanide from 100 mg to 50 mg , halve my bisoporol to one a day, am I likely to get...

Hi all, had follow up app yesterday and they are happy to lower my flecanide fro...

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Ain’t that a kick in the teeth

Well, fellow travellers. I haven’t posted for a long while , but I have been lurking. Like many others, I tend to “forget” about the forum while I am too busy...

Well, fellow travellers. I haven’t posted for a long while , but I have been lur...

aFibber55

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Shall I go for an ablation?

I’m a 72 year old woman who used to be for ever off on some long haul trip but I haven’t had a holiday for well over two years now. After a very scary...

I’m a 72 year old woman who used to be for ever off on some long haul trip but I...

frankiec5

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Sliding into persistent Afib

Hello I am on Flecaine 200 ( slow release) and 3.75 Bisoprolol. I usually get episodes 1 or 2 times a month the longest lasting between 5 an7 hours which self...

Hello I am on Flecaine 200 ( slow release) and 3.75 Bisoprolol. I usually get ep...

Lilypocket

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Kardio Device For Smartphone

Hi, Does anyone have any views on the reliability of these devices ? Are they fairly accurate at detecting heart rate ? Thanks

Hi, Does anyone have any views on the reliability of these devices ? Are they fa...

MartinoH

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Thumping, forceful beats: due to post-ablatiom or stopping Bisoprolol?

Hello lovely people. I feel pretty rubbish for even asking, since many people aren't as fortunate to have had an ablation and I feel ridiculous for even...

Hello lovely people. I feel pretty rubbish for even asking, since many people ar...

I-a-n-

•2 years ago

16 Replies

cryoablation

Coming up on my 6 month after procedure. Been doing ok for the past few weeks but just recently my heart is carrying on again a little with more frequent flips...

Coming up on my 6 month after procedure. Been doing ok for the past few weeks bu...

mlp3434

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Help needed reading Kardia 6L ECG

This Kardia 6L ECG apparently shows a slightly raised T segment and is indicative of "multiple conditions including angina." It was shown to a registrar and a...

This Kardia 6L ECG apparently shows a slightly raised T segment and is indicativ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Heart muscle thickness.

I had to go to A and E today because of chest pains this morning. They said that the thickness of the heart muscle was slightly above the upper limit of 14 at...

I had to go to A and E today because of chest pains this morning. They said that...

Hidden

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Aspirin after heart attack

Will I ever be able to come off aspirin ? Had heart attack 3 week ago had 1 stent put in and was put on aspirin and prasugrel , Iam greatly gutted that I am...

Will I ever be able to come off aspirin ? Had heart attack 3 week ago had 1 ste...

Caramella2

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Exercise advice please!

I am still in my first year of Paroxysmal AF and was able to see a consultant at the end of last month. He cleared me to exercise again and it’s important to...

I am still in my first year of Paroxysmal AF and was able to see a consultant at...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Ectopic beats are a pain.

Hello everybody, hope you’re all as well as can be, 10 months post 2nd ablation and over a month ago came off of flecainide, still taking bisoprolol and...

Hello everybody, hope you’re all as well as can be, 10 months post 2nd ablation ...

Achant1

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Elevated Heart rate post COVID 19

Hi has anyone else had an elevated HR post COVID mine has gone from norm of 60-65 - Tachycardia circa 120 ?

Hi has anyone else had an elevated HR post COVID mine has gone from norm of 60-6...

dmac4646

•2 years ago

3 Replies

10 days of recovery post ablation

Quite naturally most of the posts here are from people with concerns, but I thought I would put up something a bit more upbeat as a balance for those on the...

Quite naturally most of the posts here are from people with concerns, but I thou...

Ashfield53

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Failed fourth ablation

My husband just had his 4th ablation (first one was way back in 2007), surgeon just shrugged and said it was a no go, too much scarring from previous...

My husband just had his 4th ablation (first one was way back in 2007), surgeon j...

msharon

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Stress test

At my recent visit to EP he said he would schedule me for stress test. I asked why and he said it had been 4 yrs. since I had one and he didn’t want to miss...

At my recent visit to EP he said he would schedule me for stress test. I asked...

Tux18

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Warfarin and INR and cortisone injection

Hi guys and gals, Further to my post just over 2 weeks ago. Well 1 April came and I had the magic jab into the right shoulder, amazingly, I am almost pain free...

Hi guys and gals, Further to my post just over 2 weeks ago. Well 1 April came an...

Hidden

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Angina questions

In May I have an appointment at the chest pain clinic to determine whether I have angina or something like costachondritis. The GP thinks it's probably not...

In May I have an appointment at the chest pain clinic to determine whether I hav...

Hidden

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Unhappy with my pacemaker

13 months ago I got a pacemaker after 2 years with my EP pressuring me to have it done to counteract a low pulse due to being on beta blockers for...

13 months ago I got a pacemaker after 2 years with my EP pressuring me to have i...

Hdev

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Afib

I have been taking 5.mg of Apixaban twice a day for a year for Afib I have no energy whatsoever so tired all the time. Blurred vision aching legs. Can’t go on...

I have been taking 5.mg of Apixaban twice a day for a year for Afib I have no en...

P365

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Diarrhea immediately following Catheter Afib

Received catheter ablations on April 6th. Unable to have bowel movement on 7th or 8th however on April 9th experienced several (7) episodes of watery...

Received catheter ablations on April 6th. Unable to have bowel movement on 7th ...

Amandaslp78

•2 years ago

10 Replies

An anniversary....of sorts

It was four years ago today that I was diagnosed with Atrial Flutter and given a DC cardioversion (after the chemical cardioversion failed). I remember sitting...

It was four years ago today that I was diagnosed with Atrial Flutter and given a...

Kaz747

•2 years ago

27 Replies

vagal afib

hi can someone enlighten me as to how we would know if afib is vagally induced , thanks.

hi can someone enlighten me as to how we would know if afib is vagally induced ,...

Tomred

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Surgery when suffering from AF and on blood thinners

Can anyone help, I need to have my gall bladder removed. I'm I'm persistent AF going from 40 to 140 bpm in a minute or so. This is bought on on when I have...

Can anyone help, I need to have my gall bladder removed. I'm I'm persistent AF g...

Davidc1075

•2 years ago

43 Replies

Another blip

First since late December, this time didn't even have a cold or anything that usually makes the HR go up and the AF kick in. Had been at work yesterday, drank...

First since late December, this time didn't even have a cold or anything that us...

jedimasterlincoln

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2022

Aetiology of AF and Vitamin D deficiency ? Are they related?

Simple guide to reading ECGs.

I need some advice about what to do

Anyone else tried it!

Ablation Wait times in Canada

Update

Ain’t that a kick in the teeth

Shall I go for an ablation?

Sliding into persistent Afib

Kardio Device For Smartphone

Thumping, forceful beats: due to post-ablatiom or stopping Bisoprolol?

cryoablation

Help needed reading Kardia 6L ECG

Heart muscle thickness.

Aspirin after heart attack

Exercise advice please!

Ectopic beats are a pain.

Elevated Heart rate post COVID 19

10 days of recovery post ablation

Failed fourth ablation

Stress test

Warfarin and INR and cortisone injection

Angina questions

Unhappy with my pacemaker

Afib

Diarrhea immediately following Catheter Afib

An anniversary....of sorts

vagal afib

Surgery when suffering from AF and on blood thinners

Another blip

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