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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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QRISK2 cardiovascular disease 10 year risk score

I’ve just had my annual round of blood tests and apart from one result which came up as abnormal (and has done for the past 25 years), all the other results...

I’ve just had my annual round of blood tests and apart from one result which cam...

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•2 years ago

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any advice on choice of blood thinners please ?

unfortunately the Kardia mobile I bought ( thanks so much all of you for the advice on this) has confirmed that I am having regular episodes of AF ( bit not...

unfortunately the Kardia mobile I bought ( thanks so much all of you for the adv...

smwdorset

•2 years ago

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thank you for your understanding comments

Thank you for replying to the post does anyone else recognise this journey we are all on our individual journeys and it’s nice we have others who...

Thank you for replying to the post does anyone else recognise this journey ...

Ewloe

•2 years ago

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Another slightly odd tip

So, after discovering that making myself sneeze stops AFib I have discovered another novel way to stop an attack. It involves drinking a litre bottle of water...

So, after discovering that making myself sneeze stops AFib I have discovered an...

Kennyb1968

•2 years ago

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gained 15

yep 15 lbs,

JoDeeM

•2 years ago

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AF and a low pulse

Hi Folks, I'm currently on the waiting list for my second ablation, the first gave me about 18 months of normality. I can't take beta blockers as my pulse...

Hi Folks, I'm currently on the waiting list for my second ablation, the first...

Kendalghost

•2 years ago

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Pace and Ablate

I had my AV node ablation yesterday and wanted to say thanks for the support on here from others who've been through it. The procedure went without hitch....

I had my AV node ablation yesterday and wanted to say thanks for the support on...

Tototcx

•2 years ago

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Flecanaide

Is Flecanaide the best drug for returning to nsr and does it have side effects

Is Flecanaide the best drug for returning to nsr and does it have side effect...

trixie100

•2 years ago

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Question about beta blockers - see edit

Hi all you knowledgeable people out there - I have a question. I've been prescribed Bisoprolol 1.25 mg as PiP but my problem is that my HR is usually pretty...

Hi all you knowledgeable people out there - I have a question. I've been prescri...

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•2 years ago

43 Replies

does anyone else recognise this journey?

we have our heart event, our lives in flux but then we manage to get our head around all of it, the medications, we settle into a routine. Us hearties are...

we have our heart event, our lives in flux but then we manage to get our head ar...

Ewloe

•2 years ago

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Heatwave survivor!

I'm sure I wasn't the only one worried about the last two days gone by here in the UK. Intense high temperatures and AF is not a good mix. It's 12 month since...

I'm sure I wasn't the only one worried about the last two days gone by here in t...

jedimasterlincoln

•2 years ago

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Beta Blockers and Vagal Afib

So in a small comment on a blog a year or two ago I saw a doctor state that beta blockers can actually irritate vagal afib. As I was coming up to my...

So in a small comment on a blog a year or two ago I saw a doctor state that beta...

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•2 years ago

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Amiodrone

I have just been told that I will have to take Amiodrone followed by a cardioversion in 5 weeks time. As somebody who could not tolerate flecaincide and who...

I have just been told that I will have to take Amiodrone followed by a cardiove...

Norfolk_spaniel

•2 years ago

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My friend, bisoprolol

It can get a bad press on this forum at times, but I have to say that I think of bisoprolol as a helpful friend, there whenever I need him, as was the case...

It can get a bad press on this forum at times, but I have to say that I think of...

Ppiman

•2 years ago

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AF episode in the heat

I was afraid that the heat would affect my Mg - which then affects my heart. Well it happened just after lunch yesterday, the first AF I’ve had without a...

I was afraid that the heat would affect my Mg - which then affects my heart. We...

CDreamer

•2 years ago

65 Replies

low blood pressure

Anyone had this issue?I have been on a calcium channel blocker for about three years after taking bisop and flec for some twelve years, no issues. I am...

Anyone had this issue?I have been on a calcium channel blocker for about three y...

Heartfelt46

•2 years ago

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Daily PACs about 2 and a half months post ablation

Hey folks. Just wanted to see if anyone else had an uptick in the number of PACs ? I had my first ablation for Paroxysmal AFibb on May 9th. Technically I’m...

Hey folks. Just wanted to see if anyone else had an uptick in the number of PACs...

Golf1515

•2 years ago

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High temperatures and Bisoprolol

I hope you are all coping with this heat In France we have been in the high 30s for a week I take Flecinide and 1.25 Bisoprolol daily. Since this...

I hope you are all coping with this heat In France we have been in the high ...

Summerlily

•2 years ago

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The Yo-yo of the blanking period

Hello All Just a little update . As you know I had a couple of Afib incidents in the days following my RF ablation. TThe EP had taken me off Flecainide...

Hello All Just a little update . As you know I had a couple of Afib incident...

Lilypocket

•2 years ago

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Extracts from 2020 ESC guidelines on stroke, flecainide & lifestyle

I just scanned this meaty document and took 25 extracts on principally 3 areas of interest as above. Was hoping to attach the folder here but don't think that...

I just scanned this meaty document and took 25 extracts on principally 3 areas o...

secondtry

•2 years ago

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Again not able to post replies!

Just tried to reply again but not able to. Actually it is quite warm (boiling hot actually).and the TV keeps going off so must be the heat.

Just tried to reply again but not able to. Actually it is quite warm (boiling h...

Desanthony

•2 years ago

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Third episode of persistent AF in 6 months

I had a successful cardioversion on Christmas eve and then another one just 4 weeks ago. Gutted because I went into persistent AF again yesterday. I take...

I had a successful cardioversion on Christmas eve and then another one just 4 ...

Norfolk_spaniel

•2 years ago

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AF U tube video

Morning everyone someone recently posted an excellent and informative u tube video on AF. I would like to watch it again but unfortunately can’t find it could...

Morning everyone someone recently posted an excellent and informative u tube vid...

Suny1

•2 years ago

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Post-Ablation Afib Episode Causes?

I had my first cyro ablation in March after which I had a brief, 15-minute Afib episode and then a 4-hour and a 6-hour episode, all while off the flecainide...

I had my first cyro ablation in March after which I had a brief, 15-minute Afib ...

willec49

•2 years ago

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how long would you expect an ablation to be successful for.?

ive had an ablation 8 year's.ago. been fine . No meds since. very fit.run alot, cycle a bit. Menopausal however. twice in last 2 months I've had a...

ive had an ablation 8 year's.ago. been fine . No meds since. very fit.run a...

howesgilly

•2 years ago

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Head trauma. Should I stop Apixaban ?

Fell down the stairs. Hit the floor with the back of my head. Should I stop taking apixaban for a while ? Don't know what to do. Thank you

Fell down the stairs. Hit the floor with the back of my head. Should I stop tak...

snak3eyes

•2 years ago

13 Replies

FINALLY

I am so thankful to those of you who wrote about the blanking period. I had never heard of that although I did realize that they would not consider my...

I am so thankful to those of you who wrote about the blanking period. I had nev...

DawnTX

•2 years ago

26 Replies

weight gain.

Good morning. I hope everyone is well... Has anyone experienced weight gain taking Flecanide & Bisoprolol. My GP said that the drugs do not cause weight...

Good morning. I hope everyone is well... Has anyone experienced weight gain ta...

Elvis4

•2 years ago

58 Replies

diuretics and dehydration in hot weather

Do people still take their diuretics when it’s really hot? One of my friends queried it with me, saying it’s important to be hydrated, especially if you have...

Do people still take their diuretics when it’s really hot? One of my friends que...

LindaDaisy

•2 years ago

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bisoprolol 1.25mg can cause serious problems in the elderly

my 91 year old grandmother who has atrial fibrillation, hypothyroidism and pernicious anaemia suffered a TIA mini stroke three years ago and was put on...

my 91 year old grandmother who has atrial fibrillation, hypothyroidism and pern...

ben102011

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2022

QRISK2 cardiovascular disease 10 year risk score

any advice on choice of blood thinners please ?

thank you for your understanding comments

Another slightly odd tip

gained 15

AF and a low pulse

Pace and Ablate

Flecanaide

Question about beta blockers - see edit

does anyone else recognise this journey?

Heatwave survivor!

Beta Blockers and Vagal Afib

Amiodrone

My friend, bisoprolol

AF episode in the heat

low blood pressure

Daily PACs about 2 and a half months post ablation

High temperatures and Bisoprolol

The Yo-yo of the blanking period

Extracts from 2020 ESC guidelines on stroke, flecainide & lifestyle

Again not able to post replies!

Third episode of persistent AF in 6 months

AF U tube video

Post-Ablation Afib Episode Causes?

how long would you expect an ablation to be successful for.?

Head trauma. Should I stop Apixaban ?

FINALLY

weight gain.

diuretics and dehydration in hot weather

bisoprolol 1.25mg can cause serious problems in the elderly

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2022

QRISK2 cardiovascular disease 10 year risk score

any advice on choice of blood thinners please ?

thank you for your understanding comments

﻿Another slightly odd tip

gained 15

AF and a low pulse

﻿Pace and Ablate

﻿Flecanaide

Question about beta blockers - see edit

does anyone else recognise this journey?

Heatwave survivor!

Beta Blockers and Vagal Afib

﻿Amiodrone

My friend, bisoprolol

AF episode in the heat

low blood pressure

Daily PACs about 2 and a half months post ablation

﻿High temperatures and Bisoprolol

﻿The Yo-yo of the blanking period

Extracts from 2020 ESC guidelines on stroke, flecainide & lifestyle

Again not able to post replies!

﻿Third episode of persistent AF in 6 months

AF U tube video

Post-Ablation Afib Episode Causes?

﻿how long would you expect an ablation to be successful for.?

Head trauma. Should I stop Apixaban ?

FINALLY

﻿weight gain.

diuretics and dehydration in hot weather

﻿bisoprolol 1.25mg can cause serious problems in the elderly

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

Archive

Another slightly odd tip

Pace and Ablate

Flecanaide

Amiodrone

High temperatures and Bisoprolol

The Yo-yo of the blanking period

Third episode of persistent AF in 6 months

how long would you expect an ablation to be successful for.?

weight gain.

bisoprolol 1.25mg can cause serious problems in the elderly