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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Anyone got any ideas for sleeping well?

Most of my recently increased incidence of AFib occur either in the middle of the night or immediately on waking up after a disturbed sleep. I have always been...

Most of my recently increased incidence of AFib occur either in the middle of th...

Kennyb1968

•2 years ago

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What side to sleep on with AF

I sleep on my left side every night. When I have had AF in the night it always seems to be when I turn over on my right side. Does anyone know why this would...

I sleep on my left side every night. When I have had AF in the night it always s...

Shayshell

•2 years ago

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AF episodes after Vaccinations

I have had 2 COVID shots and wanting to have a booster shot. I am a bit worried because about 2 days after each shot I had an episode. I wondered if it was...

I have had 2 COVID shots and wanting to have a booster shot. I am a bit worrie...

Shayshell

•2 years ago

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Echocardiogram result

I've just had the result of my echocardiogram. It doesn't sound too bad: the valves are ok, apart from some mitral valve regurgitation which was described as...

I've just had the result of my echocardiogram. It doesn't sound too bad: the val...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Flying and AF

Hi, does anyone know if flying, in itself, raised the heart rate? My went up dramatically but no palpitations or arrhythmia. Didn’t feel stressed particularly...

Hi, does anyone know if flying, in itself, raised the heart rate? My went up dra...

Abseil

•2 years ago

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Myocardial Perfusion test

Aside from having stress echocardiagram and being on a heart monitor whilst in hospital and due to have a second ablation (first 2020) I have now been referred...

Aside from having stress echocardiagram and being on a heart monitor whilst in h...

Daisyblu

•2 years ago

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Frustration

While in hospital very recently I was showered, gowned up and ready for my ablation which they decided at the last minute they were unable to carry out due to...

While in hospital very recently I was showered, gowned up and ready for my ablat...

Daisyblu

•2 years ago

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Tight chest ECG

Recorded this ecg when I suddenly got a tight chest and breathlessness. Note that it shows LAD and no P or T waves. I've never seen this before. It normalised...

Recorded this ecg when I suddenly got a tight chest and breathlessness. Note tha...

Palpman

•2 years ago

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PVCs - benign but ruddy hard work

I read often here that ectopic beats are benign and of no concern. Well, last week my hiatus hernia flared up and, swiftly following on, and as usual, so did...

I read often here that ectopic beats are benign and of no concern. Well, last we...

Ppiman

•2 years ago

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Peri-menopause or PAF

Hi, I'm a 50 yr old peri-menopausal woman. Out of the blue I had fast AF after eating very salty nachos. I went into NSR naturally. I then had an infection, a...

Hi, I'm a 50 yr old peri-menopausal woman. Out of the blue I had fast AF after e...

MrsAnxious

•2 years ago

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No verapimil now.After my atrial flutter ablation yesterday .

Just to add after my ablation I was told to stop Verapimil. MY BPhas now gone up.Will watch it for a few days but a bit concerned to say the least.Has anyone...

Just to add after my ablation I was told to stop Verapimil. MY BPhas now gone up...

ETHEL103

•2 years ago

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Ablation yesterday at St Thomas's.

In the end it was a flutter ablation .Half way thru they called proff Gill my ep and asked about doing the a fib as well.He said on this occasion just do the...

In the end it was a flutter ablation .Half way thru they called proff Gill my ep...

ETHEL103

•2 years ago

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Ablation yesterday.

Hello all.Had my atrial flutter ablation yesterday morning at St Thomas's. Was really surprised they could only find flutter as my Kardia says a fib most of...

Hello all.Had my atrial flutter ablation yesterday morning at St Thomas's. Was r...

ETHEL103

•2 years ago

6 Replies

GP or nurse for meds?

Hi all, I've recently started to feel as though I'm constantly teetering on the edge of going into afib. Lying down in bed too quickly can bring it on, moving...

Hi all, I've recently started to feel as though I'm constantly teetering on the...

Barny12

•2 years ago

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Starting to get me down

After a period of Afib free I have had 4 incidents in the past week. All the same: either middle of the night or first thing in the morning. I was taking...

After a period of Afib free I have had 4 incidents in the past week. All the sam...

Kennyb1968

•2 years ago

37 Replies

What is CHAD?

What is a CHAD score? What are the implications? Thanks.

LKUK

•2 years ago

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The Ablate part of the Pace and ablate procedure

In the AF Association leaflet it says the following: "The procedure does not restore the normal heart sinus rhythm and so the heart will not work as well as it...

In the AF Association leaflet it says the following: "The procedure does not res...

Tototcx

•2 years ago

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Wait time to see cardiologist

Hello everyone. My PAF has become worse over last 6 months particularly when I'm walking dog. (End up with a afib every time). Doc spoke to my cardiologist who...

Hello everyone. My PAF has become worse over last 6 months particularly when I'm...

Youngest

•2 years ago

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Can I drink Alcohol?

Ok. I’m at 68 year old male who had three ablations over 3 years. they didn’t work went on Tykosyn worked great for about three years but was getting dangerous...

Ok. I’m at 68 year old male who had three ablations over 3 years. they didn’t wo...

jsanta

•2 years ago

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Flecainide and tobacco smoke

Was rooting around in Medscape UK drug database because they emailed me about it. I usually use Drugs. com UK version. In Medscape I found the following re...

Was rooting around in Medscape UK drug database because they emailed me about it...

Bagrat

•2 years ago

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Newly diagnosed SVT - drinking alcohol? New to meds also …would love some advice

Hi Newly diagnosed SVT … now on Bisoprolol 1.25 per day and Flecinade 50 mg x2 per day and (sorry about spelling) I am under the amazing Dr Murray at the...

Hi Newly diagnosed SVT … now on Bisoprolol 1.25 per day and Flecinade 50 mg ...

Dolly1234566

•2 years ago

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Ain’t that a kick in the teeth -Part 2

In my earlier post I rambled on about raised BNP, possible heart failure etc etc. I promised to keep you updated, so here I am - with absolutely nothing to...

In my earlier post I rambled on about raised BNP, possible heart failure etc etc...

aFibber55

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Heart Rate when exercising

Hi, what is an acceptable HR when exercising, I only walk fast at the moment but I’m always fearful when my HR goes up to high. I know it’s normal to go up but...

Hi, what is an acceptable HR when exercising, I only walk fast at the moment but...

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Stroke Risk From Afib & The Role Of Blood Thinners

I was reluctant to take blood thinners from about the age of 68 to 72. My CHA2DS2Vasc sat at "1" for most of that time until it went to a "2." Actually, my...

I was reluctant to take blood thinners from about the age of 68 to 72. My CHA2DS...

willec49

•2 years ago

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AF back again post ablation !

Just a update, it’s always nice to hear from people in my shoes, anyone with similar issues feel free to let me know or ask if they need any of my experience...

Just a update, it’s always nice to hear from people in my shoes, anyone with si...

GM1987

•2 years ago

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4 months follow-up after Cryoablation for Paroxysmal Afib

It's been 4 months since I had my cryoablation, after which the EP indicated that he thought I was in the 80% success rate. Well, so far, it's been pretty...

It's been 4 months since I had my cryoablation, after which the EP indicated tha...

MJZaw

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Tiredness post ablation!

I’m 11 days post ablation. I’m mostly fine apart from a bad session of AFib on day 4. I know this is a tricky question but would love to hear from those who...

I’m 11 days post ablation. I’m mostly fine apart from a bad session of AFib on d...

Thomas29

•2 years ago

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Does it make sense to stop Metoprolol after ablation?

Does it make sense to stop Metoprolol after 3 months after ablation with no Afib or is it appropriate to continue to control the heart to prevent return of...

Does it make sense to stop Metoprolol after 3 months after ablation with no Afib...

M987

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Rivaroxiban -anyone have side effects?

I started on apixaban in January for AF but this was discontinued due to side effects of extreme aches snd pains and muscle weakness. I started on rivaroxiban...

I started on apixaban in January for AF but this was discontinued due to side ef...

Bingofox007

•2 years ago

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7 months after cryoablation

Well I'm back. It's been a long haul after the procedure. But the past few days are not so good. Having more flips again and it is scaring me. Is this normal...

Well I'm back. It's been a long haul after the procedure. But the past few days...

mlp3434

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2022

Anyone got any ideas for sleeping well?

What side to sleep on with AF

AF episodes after Vaccinations

Echocardiogram result

Flying and AF

Myocardial Perfusion test

Frustration

Tight chest ECG

PVCs - benign but ruddy hard work

Peri-menopause or PAF

No verapimil now.After my atrial flutter ablation yesterday .

Ablation yesterday at St Thomas's.

Ablation yesterday.

GP or nurse for meds?

Starting to get me down

What is CHAD?

The Ablate part of the Pace and ablate procedure

Wait time to see cardiologist

Can I drink Alcohol?

Flecainide and tobacco smoke

Newly diagnosed SVT - drinking alcohol? New to meds also …would love some advice

Ain’t that a kick in the teeth -Part 2

Heart Rate when exercising

Stroke Risk From Afib & The Role Of Blood Thinners

AF back again post ablation !

4 months follow-up after Cryoablation for Paroxysmal Afib

Tiredness post ablation!

Does it make sense to stop Metoprolol after ablation?

Rivaroxiban -anyone have side effects?

7 months after cryoablation

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