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Preexisting Atrial Fibrillation Predicts Worse Cardiac Outcomes After Noncardiac Surgery

Interesting study......

MJZaw

•2 years ago

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Flecainide side effects

Hi all, hope everyone is doing ok. I’m three weeks post cardioversion, four ablation. I’ve been taking flecainide 100mg twice a day for three weeks and today...

Hi all, hope everyone is doing ok. I’m three weeks post cardioversion, four abl...

CyclistMark

•2 years ago

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Effect of Covid on AF

I am now recovering ( tested positive 7 days ago) from a nasty bout with Covid . I am finding that my heart rhythm is all over the place. Had an ablation in...

I am now recovering ( tested positive 7 days ago) from a nasty bout with Covid ....

BriontePip

•2 years ago

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Paying for missed appointments

Just listening to news about this and have only ever missed 3 appointments in my life - none of them my fault. One didn’t even know I had an appointment no...

Just listening to news about this and have only ever missed 3 appointments in my...

Desanthony

•2 years ago

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I need a simplistic explanation of difference between heart rate & rhythm

I take nebivolol (betablocker) to control heart rate, and verapamil (calcium channel blocker) as a pip, which I understands affects rhythm ? As I understand...

I take nebivolol (betablocker) to control heart rate, and verapamil (calcium ch...

Tilly1957

•2 years ago

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how many af episodes in a month is too many?

so, I have my new betablocker (appears to suit me) and a pip, which appears to work quickly with minimal side effects ( a stinking headache and low bp 🤣) In...

so, I have my new betablocker (appears to suit me) and a pip, which appears to w...

Tilly1957

•2 years ago

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POTS - interesting article

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/977630?src=mkm_ret_220730_mscpmrk_psych_phobias&uac=323143ET&impID=4478468 On Syncope/Pre-syncope response "Patients'...

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/977630?src=mkm_ret_220730_mscpmrk_psych_pho...

CDreamer

•2 years ago

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?? If we all say blanking period is up to 9 months . Why are they giving me my 2nd ablation 5 months after my 1st ?

hi all I had my 1st Cryoblation on March 3rd at St Barts I’ve been in AF 60% of the time and they are already giving my 2nd RF ablation on August 19th...

hi all I had my 1st Cryoblation on March 3rd at St Barts I’ve been in AF 60%...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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an Caffeine Trigger Near Syncope?

I quit drinking caffeinated coffee several months ago. My cardiologist told me I should avoid stimulants, as they can be AFib triggers, However, I have since...

I quit drinking caffeinated coffee several months ago. My cardiologist told me ...

Tiburon

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Benefits of Chocolate on Blood Pressure Study

There has been a new study published on Medscape....

RoyMacDonald

•2 years ago

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NHS waiting time for an ablation

Has anybody recently had an ablation in England on the NHS and can tell me how long they had to wait for it? Mine will be at the NNUH. I have no idea whether...

Has anybody recently had an ablation in England on the NHS and can tell me how ...

Norfolk_spaniel

•2 years ago

43 Replies

NHS waiting time for an ablation

Has anybody recently had an ablation in England on the NHS and can tell me how long they had to wait for it? Mine will be at the NNUH. I have no idea whether...

Has anybody recently had an ablation in England on the NHS and can tell me how ...

Norfolk_spaniel

•2 years ago

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Tummy Bug.

I recently had a tummy bug. I have a fib, and the effect on my heart was frightening. The straining with being sick caused a v bad pain in the centre left of...

I recently had a tummy bug. I have a fib, and the effect on my heart was fright...

Hilianna

•2 years ago

14 Replies

bisoprolol 1.25mg

been on bisoprolol for 5 months now and starting to feel confused and lethargic and delirium sometimes ! any one else experience this can’t focus on work...

been on bisoprolol for 5 months now and starting to feel confused and lethargic ...

Supernerogirl

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Ectopic Beats and AF

Joys!!! After having weird chest sensations that make me feel dizzy and nauseous dr has decided I have ectopic beats. This may be while I’ve felt funny...

Joys!!! After having weird chest sensations that make me feel dizzy and nauseous...

Pingu778

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Update ablation

Hi The yo-yo continues! Just over 3 weeks after my RF ablation I am having more and more crazy rhythms - Flutter has now joined the party. I managed to...

Hi The yo-yo continues! Just over 3 weeks after my RF ablation I am having...

Lilypocket

•2 years ago

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Taken off amiodarone

Just to let people know that I have been told to stop taking amiodorane. I've persevered for 7 days but the nausea is now so bad that I cannot keep water...

Just to let people know that I have been told to stop taking amiodorane. I've ...

Norfolk_spaniel

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Why Pacemaker?

Because a few people asked just a quick explanation of why I was persuaded to have a PM. After my Atrial tachycardia ablation in 2019 my heart rate sat around...

Because a few people asked just a quick explanation of why I was persuaded to ha...

BobD

Volunteer•2 years ago

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3D ANIMATED models of working hearts

BBC News had an article today on the discovery of a 3D fossil of a fish with a link to a 3D visualisation. On the same site I was fascinated to find lots of...

BBC News had an article today on the discovery of a 3D fossil of a fish with a l...

BuckleyBoy

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Astragulus tablets

Has anyone taken Astragulus , and what advantages or downsides have they had. It is said to have benefits for heart health.

Has anyone taken Astragulus , and what advantages or downsides have they had. It...

Tudee

•2 years ago

4 Replies

unsure

at the hospital last week my consultant said the reason that I am sweating was I had high adrenalin and my heart cannot cope does anyone have this problem

at the hospital last week my consultant said the reason that I am sweating was ...

Lucieb01

•2 years ago

14 Replies

medical gaslighting

Anyone have this happen? My gp told me my kidney's were fine, don't worry, go home. I might be dehydrated. For over 2 weeks? My heart is enlarged. A...

Anyone have this happen? My gp told me my kidney's were fine, don't worry, go...

resqme1065

•2 years ago

34 Replies

changes in AF

I have had PAF for over 2 years now. Episodes used to be few and far between but this year that changed -I am now getting episodes every 2weeks or so,...

I have had PAF for over 2 years now. Episodes used to be few and far between ...

Spangle14

•2 years ago

34 Replies

implantable cardioverter defibrillator

hi all, just asking for a friend, can anyone direct me to a forum concerning implantable cardioverter defibrillator or any other info on these , thanks

hi all, just asking for a friend, can anyone direct me to a forum concerning imp...

Tomred

•2 years ago

8 Replies

6 Month Check Up

Hi All, Had my 6month check up after been diagnosed with PAF in November last year. On Flecainide 100mg twice a day and small does of 1.25mg bisoprolol daily...

Hi All, Had my 6month check up after been diagnosed with PAF in November last ye...

tom0985

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Bionic Bobby is back

Managed to escape from Askaban after lunch thanks to hot wheels Sam and Mikey on navigation and just got home. Quick resume Angiogram --- coronaries all...

Managed to escape from Askaban after lunch thanks to hot wheels Sam and Mikey o...

BobD

Volunteer•2 years ago

58 Replies

tumeric anyone

hi just a quick question to anyone on here that uses tumeric supplements as a natural anti inflammatory treatment...I have a reoccurring inflamed disc in my...

hi just a quick question to anyone on here that uses tumeric supplements as a n...

Andyb7612

•2 years ago

33 Replies

??????

eliquis and meloxicam for arthritis pain?

Doliacat

•2 years ago

1 Reply

AF again

last night I had my third AF attack since my second ablation 6 weeks ago. This one lasting 3 hours. This really affects my mental health, I feel so deseparate...

last night I had my third AF attack since my second ablation 6 weeks ago. This o...

stoneyrosed

•2 years ago

48 Replies

AFib & Flying

thanks to all for your useful advice. Overall consensus seems to be to go for it. Though one member thinks Greta wouldn’t approve !

thanks to all for your useful advice. Overall consensus seems to be to go for i...

Harrythmia

•2 years ago

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2022

Preexisting Atrial Fibrillation Predicts Worse Cardiac Outcomes After Noncardiac Surgery

Flecainide side effects

Effect of Covid on AF

Paying for missed appointments

I need a simplistic explanation of difference between heart rate & rhythm

how many af episodes in a month is too many?

POTS - interesting article

?? If we all say blanking period is up to 9 months . Why are they giving me my 2nd ablation 5 months after my 1st ?

an Caffeine Trigger Near Syncope?

Benefits of Chocolate on Blood Pressure Study

NHS waiting time for an ablation

NHS waiting time for an ablation

Tummy Bug.

bisoprolol 1.25mg

Ectopic Beats and AF

Update ablation

Taken off amiodarone

Why Pacemaker?

3D ANIMATED models of working hearts

Astragulus tablets

unsure

medical gaslighting

changes in AF

implantable cardioverter defibrillator

6 Month Check Up

Bionic Bobby is back

tumeric anyone

??????

AF again

AFib & Flying

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2022

Preexisting Atrial Fibrillation Predicts Worse Cardiac Outcomes After Noncardiac Surgery

Flecainide side effects

Effect of Covid on AF

Paying for missed appointments

I need a simplistic explanation of difference between heart rate & rhythm

how many af episodes in a month is too many?

POTS - interesting article

?? If we all say blanking period is up to 9 months . Why are they giving me my 2nd ablation 5 months after my 1st ?

an Caffeine Trigger Near Syncope?

Benefits of Chocolate on Blood Pressure Study

﻿NHS waiting time for an ablation

﻿NHS waiting time for an ablation

﻿Tummy Bug.

bisoprolol 1.25mg

Ectopic Beats and AF

﻿Update ablation

﻿Taken off amiodarone

Why Pacemaker?

3D ANIMATED models of working hearts

Astragulus tablets

﻿unsure

medical gaslighting

﻿changes in AF

implantable cardioverter defibrillator

6 Month Check Up

Bionic Bobby is back

﻿tumeric anyone

??????

AF again

AFib & Flying

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

Archive

NHS waiting time for an ablation

NHS waiting time for an ablation

Tummy Bug.

Update ablation

Taken off amiodarone

unsure

changes in AF

tumeric anyone