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Interesting BHF article on personalised medicine including AF treatment and pacemakers

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/research/personalised-medicine?utm_campaign=2267439_HeartMatters_enewsletter_nonHCP_July2022_1&

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/research/person...

Buffafly

•2 years ago

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Reducing to stop Flecainide and Bisoprolol

Hi all, would appreciate shared experiences. My EP said a while ago on 3mth review after my 2nd ablation he was OK with me stopping the Flecainide and...

Hi all, would appreciate shared experiences. My EP said a while ago on 3mth rev...

Turquoise19

•2 years ago

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American health insurance

This is more of a rant. Sorry. This is an example of our wonderful (I mean that sarcastically) medical system here in the USA. My neighbor fell through a...

This is more of a rant. Sorry. This is an example of our wonderful (I mean that ...

belindalore

•2 years ago

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Reducing bisoprolol

My heartbeat is so low I'm thinking of halving my 1 25 bisoprolol would this be ok or is it better to take it every other day instead?

My heartbeat is so low I'm thinking of halving my 1 25 bisoprolol would this be ...

trixie100

•2 years ago

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Returning to Sinus with Exercise?

I was diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib in May 2021 which is being managed by meds (Flec + AC) and I continue to have intermittent episodes lasting between 1 day...

I was diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib in May 2021 which is being managed by meds ...

PCC62

•2 years ago

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Re D3

Thank you all for your helpful replies, so many knowledgeable people on here xx

Redders

•2 years ago

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Vitamin d3

I have been taking 4000iu vitamin D3 & K2-MK-7 for a few months now and just noticed it says do not take if on anti coagulants. Does anyone know why this would...

I have been taking 4000iu vitamin D3 & K2-MK-7 for a few months now and just not...

Redders

•2 years ago

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Had an ablation in February and everything was great until....

Hello: I was diagnosed with Afib in October 2021. The Dr had to do a cardioversion just to get it back into rhythm & was in the hospital for 30 hrs. Dr...

Hello: I was diagnosed with Afib in October 2021. The Dr had to do a cardiovers...

EllaHill62

•2 years ago

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Kardia advice please

Hi As you know I had an ablation on Wednesday and am having (expected) an Afib episode. I contacted the EP as he has taken me off all meds to ask what to...

Hi As you know I had an ablation on Wednesday and am having (expected) an Afib...

Lilypocket

•2 years ago

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Update on my big decision not to have fourth ablation

Firstly, a huge thank you to the over 100 people who replied so kindly to my last post. All of the messages were supportive and some so kind they made me cry...

Firstly, a huge thank you to the over 100 people who replied so kindly to my las...

Jajarunner

•2 years ago

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BPM still high

A short time ago I posted that my bpm had reached 113 not long after an ablation. I had several responses to say others had had the same experience and it was...

A short time ago I posted that my bpm had reached 113 not long after an ablation...

PennyMary

•2 years ago

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Nebivolol and verapamil

So, am feeling better overall on the Nebivolol, bp settling down, but still occasionally erratic (strange feeling). Excessive tiredness where I just couldn’t...

So, am feeling better overall on the Nebivolol, bp settling down, but still occa...

Tilly1957

•2 years ago

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Anyone else hit 250bpm+ at rest in Afib?

I had a thought earlier while discussing some of my health issues with my husband - I've posted quite a lot on here, and discussed how my heart hits 200+bpm...

I had a thought earlier while discussing some of my health issues with my husban...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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RF ablation vs cryoablation ?

Hey guys I’m just wondering if anyone can shed some light on the pros and cons of the types of ablations. I’ve been offered ablations by two different EPs and...

Hey guys I’m just wondering if anyone can shed some light on the pros and cons o...

Zeinmassri

•2 years ago

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Afib heat laser Ablation

Here's a quick back round. 61 years old. Have had Afib off and on for 25+ years. So after countless Cardioversions, numerous Homeopathic regimens and a try...

Here's a quick back round. 61 years old. Have had Afib off and on for 25+ year...

riffjack846

•2 years ago

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Miralax..

So I posted the other day about having to get a colonoscopy, and I'm worried it will trigger my aFib. Now I'm guessing it won't be the colonoscopy but rather...

So I posted the other day about having to get a colonoscopy, and I'm worried it ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Small Purple/Red Bruises

I’ve just noticed several small red/purple dots/bruises on one forearm. Does anyone else have these or know what they are? I’m on Rivaroxaban and Flecainide...

I’ve just noticed several small red/purple dots/bruises on one forearm. Does any...

PAP48

•2 years ago

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RF ablation today. Update!

Hello Everyone ( who is interested 😉) Had my RF ablation this morning under GA. Have just seen the EP and he explained what he found and did: 1 Pulmonary...

Hello Everyone ( who is interested 😉) Had my RF ablation this morning under GA....

Lilypocket

•2 years ago

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Palpitations

Hi Been in permanent AF since February with only occasional palpitations but recently they have become more frequent and noticeable (in chest and at rhs of...

Hi Been in permanent AF since February with only occasional palpitations but rec...

ObiDyer

•2 years ago

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Ablation update

Just a not so quick update on my ablation. First, thank you all for your moral support leading up to this, not sure I would have been in a fit state without...

Just a not so quick update on my ablation. First, thank you all for your moral s...

dedeottie

•2 years ago

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Flecainide on it’s own ?

My doctor said I can stop my beta blocker (bisoprolol) and just stay on flecainide…? I have been getting head rushes when ever I get out my car from sitting to...

My doctor said I can stop my beta blocker (bisoprolol) and just stay on flecaini...

Dolly1234566

•2 years ago

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I think my first cardioversion failed

I'm new here. I was diagnosed with Afib Dec 2021 by my GP. I saw a Cardiologist in June 2022 and he recommended a cardioversion. I had a cardioversion done...

I'm new here. I was diagnosed with Afib Dec 2021 by my GP. I saw a Cardiologis...

Fishforfun

•2 years ago

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AF & Relaxed

I just thought this might help someone, the last session of AF I had, of course it was middle of night!, my husband was driving me to hospital (it takes 1...

I just thought this might help someone, the last session of AF I had, of course...

Af2017Hn

•2 years ago

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During AFib, does anyone experience a mix of weak and forceful beats?

During atrial fibrillation, I understand that heart rates can vary, but I was curious if any fellow sufferers experience heartbeats of varying force during an...

During atrial fibrillation, I understand that heart rates can vary, but I was cu...

John3333333

•2 years ago

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THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Thank you to all the wonderful people who took so much trouble to send such detailed and helpful replies. Feel so cared for! So very reassuring to realise...

Thank you to all the wonderful people who took so much trouble to send such deta...

Braygirl

•2 years ago

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Angiogram-who is to blame?

I was due to have an angiogram last Thursday but because I hadn't paused Apixaban for 3 days before I couldn't have it. The consultant who was to have...

I was due to have an angiogram last Thursday but because I hadn't paused Apixaba...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Bricking time!

Just had a call from RBHT to "invite" me in on 27th July though they may need me a day earlier for blood tests. This for my angiogram and pacemaker. Too much...

Just had a call from RBHT to "invite" me in on 27th July though they may need me...

BobD

Volunteer•2 years ago

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Rosemary oil for hair loss.

Hi all, hope you are all good. For anyone interested I’ve been using rosemary oil for hair loss , my hair loss has eased , not stopped yet but only done about...

Hi all, hope you are all good. For anyone interested I’ve been using rosemary oi...

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Echo results.

Good afternoon you lot, how long have you had to wait for echo results, I’ve chased the ep nurses and haven’t heard a thing. I had my echo on the 8th of June,...

Good afternoon you lot, how long have you had to wait for echo results, I’ve cha...

Achant1

•2 years ago

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Very frequent ectopics after covid

Hello everybody, I had a rather mild covid in early June (fever, runny nose, fatigue) but after 2 days when I was tested negative I have been feeling constant...

Hello everybody, I had a rather mild covid in early June (fever, runny nose, fat...

Kittyca

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2022

Interesting BHF article on personalised medicine including AF treatment and pacemakers

Reducing to stop Flecainide and Bisoprolol

American health insurance

Reducing bisoprolol

Returning to Sinus with Exercise?

Re D3

Vitamin d3

Had an ablation in February and everything was great until....

Kardia advice please

Update on my big decision not to have fourth ablation

BPM still high

Nebivolol and verapamil

Anyone else hit 250bpm+ at rest in Afib?

RF ablation vs cryoablation ?

Afib heat laser Ablation

Miralax..

Small Purple/Red Bruises

RF ablation today. Update!

Palpitations

Ablation update

Flecainide on it’s own ?

I think my first cardioversion failed

AF & Relaxed

During AFib, does anyone experience a mix of weak and forceful beats?

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Angiogram-who is to blame?

Bricking time!

Rosemary oil for hair loss.

Echo results.

Very frequent ectopics after covid

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