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Update on my Pace and Ablate

Last Friday I went for the ablation of my sinus node in great trepidation but I needn't have worried as it all went like clockwork. The sedation was...

Last Friday I went for the ablation of my sinus node in great trepidation but I...

reinaway

•2 years ago

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LCH on echo!

Anyone know what LCH means on an echo? My echo results showed mild LCH. I’ve googled it but unclear what it means in relation to cardiac function .

Anyone know what LCH means on an echo? My echo results showed mild LCH. I’ve go...

Thomas29

•2 years ago

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AF and Dementia Risk

I understand a key risk of AF is that of stroke. What is the view on the risk of dementia and what effect do anticoagulants have in that? Anyone have any...

I understand a key risk of AF is that of stroke. What is the view on the risk of...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Exercise induced AF - a few months on

Afternoon all, Thought I'd share my experiences of navigating my way through PAF so far. My history is in a previous post - 4 experiences of high HR / AF...

Afternoon all, Thought I'd share my experiences of navigating my way through PA...

CyclingRunner

•2 years ago

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Aussie AF ablation gurus

Hi. are there any Aussies on here that could recommend the best Ablation Drs in Au. I have private health insurance so I should be able to choose. Prash...

Hi. are there any Aussies on here that could recommend the best Ablation Drs in ...

blah11

•2 years ago

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Post ablation 2 weeks

Ablation 2 weeks ago at NNUH and by the app FibriCheck I have monitored AF since. Heart rate up to 119 just sitting still and pre ablation was 65-75. My GP...

Ablation 2 weeks ago at NNUH and by the app FibriCheck I have monitored AF since...

Moremy

•2 years ago

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Fatigue and breathless 3 months post ablation

My 1st post even though I've been on here many years. I am 66 and had my 1st afib ablation many years ago at Wythenshaw hospital and syne inge had an ablation...

My 1st post even though I've been on here many years. I am 66 and had my 1st af...

Barefoot1956

•2 years ago

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cardioversion

all went well yesterday, back home now, can’t believe how quickly you feel so much better! Waiting for ablation now!

all went well yesterday, back home now, can’t believe how quickly you feel so mu...

Suesouth

•2 years ago

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AF anxious newbie

I was diagnosed with AF in December, put on biosopol, losartan & apaxiban then had a CV in feb which worked for 3 months. Another CV scheduled at start of...

I was diagnosed with AF in December, put on biosopol, losartan & apaxiban then ...

Mrsd_uk

•2 years ago

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Does Flecainide impact HR on exercise?

After a successful Ablation for AFlutter in Nov ‘21, I developed PAF early ‘22. Initially with frequent episodes but these have gradually been reducing in...

After a successful Ablation for AFlutter in Nov ‘21, I developed PAF early ‘22. ...

Speed

•2 years ago

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is it usual to have pain 10 weeks after anigram in arm

hi please any advice this is only my 2nd post, I’m new but have been educating myself reading and watching Drs videos on YouTube. Just been diagnosed with afib...

hi please any advice this is only my 2nd post, I’m new but have been educating m...

Timetraveler67

•2 years ago

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Post cardioversion monitoring

Had cardioversion for atrial flutter yesterday. Looks like it worked. Was easy. I just have an arm bp monitor at home, other than checking my heartbeat rate...

Had cardioversion for atrial flutter yesterday. Looks like it worked. Was easy....

Hydroplane

•2 years ago

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vanished

I was posting and I hit something and the whole post vanished so if you see a post from me and it seemed to sound strange its because I didn’t get to finish....

I was posting and I hit something and the whole post vanished so if you see a po...

Peacefulneedshelp

•2 years ago

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Update

I think I have to eat my words. My private appointment for echocardiogram etc is booked for next Tuesday. Today I received a call from cardiology at my local...

I think I have to eat my words. My private appointment for echocardiogram etc is...

Florence-Nightingale

•2 years ago

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Metformin a Potential New AF Treatment

An interesting new development in the pipeline, but may be 10 years off. Researchers identify diabetes drug metformin as potential atrial fibrillation...

An interesting new development in the pipeline, but may be 10 years off. Rese...

Barny12

•2 years ago

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will a very hard knock on my back cause a bleed with apixoban

I have just banged my back hard open a piece of furniture - careless will this be a problem in terms of a bleed or am i just worrying unnecessarily

I have just banged my back hard open a piece of furniture - careless will this...

foxglove1

•2 years ago

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Prostate biopsy done

Got home short time ago, follow up appt 20th Oct. Consultant said MRI scan showed a small area on right side fully contained within the gland he said his...

Got home short time ago, follow up appt 20th Oct. Consultant said MRI scan show...

pd63

•2 years ago

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3 days to go! Have you registered for AF Association Patients Day yet?

Patients Day Highlights 💡 Have you just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) and after some guidance? Do you wonder if your AF is hereditary? Seeking...

Patients Day Highlights 💡 Have you just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Stopping anticoagulant for procedure.

I am having a procedure under light sedation on Monday and have been told to stop apixaban 3 days prior to this. Since last Tuesday I have been going through a...

I am having a procedure under light sedation on Monday and have been told to sto...

Frances123

•2 years ago

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cardioversion

thanks everyone for the best wishes, didn’t happen yesterday, so hopefully today 🤞🤞

thanks everyone for the best wishes, didn’t happen yesterday, so hopefully today...

Suesouth

•2 years ago

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Terror in the night

Ive been in afib for over 8 hours now, Im in high anxiety and crying. Ive been taking metoprolol, prob taken too much - but just hate this so much. Now my...

Ive been in afib for over 8 hours now, Im in high anxiety and crying. Ive been ...

Braygirl

•2 years ago

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pace and ablate

After my recent bout of AF, pace and ablate has been suggested by the cardiologist. I’m only in my mid 60s and apart from my AF I’m fit and active....

After my recent bout of AF, pace and ablate has been suggested by the cardiologi...

Spin-off

•2 years ago

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Afib after Ablation

Had the same issue after my Ablation. Had two cardioversion to put back into NSR. I was on Metropolol but it had no effect was getting sick and tired of it. My...

Had the same issue after my Ablation. Had two cardioversion to put back into NSR...

Nifty65

•2 years ago

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cryoablation

Well the 18th of this month will be a year since the ablation and the past month has not been kind. My heart is fluttering more and more again and it's not...

Well the 18th of this month will be a year since the ablation and the past month...

mlp3434

•2 years ago

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This looks interesting!

https://www.tctmd.com/news/vagus-nerve-stimulation-lightens-arrhythmia-burden-patients-paroxysmal-fib Can you imagine being able to stop afib by using a...

https://www.tctmd.com/news/vagus-nerve-stimulation-lightens-arrhythmia-burden-pa...

Elsie1955

•2 years ago

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angiogram

Has anyone had to stop their apixaban for an angiogram. I understand because of bleeding, but when I went to have my pre op assessment the nurse didn’t know....

Has anyone had to stop their apixaban for an angiogram. I understand because of...

Tapanac

•2 years ago

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Eating humble pie ...............

Hi all, As many of you know I've been, and continue to be, very critical of my GP surgery in the context of the post CoVid NHS. This afternoon, right out of...

Hi all, As many of you know I've been, and continue to be, very critical of my ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Arterial fibralation

Hi...I was diagnosed with AF in February this year and I feel this has really changed how I live my life and I don't want it too. I have had 2 cardio version...

Hi...I was diagnosed with AF in February this year and I feel this has really ch...

Gavnatoz

•2 years ago

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cardio version?

I ended up in A&E on Saturday morning, AF kicked in Friday evening, nothing would stop it, not even flecainide PIP. Yesterday, (Sunday) given 200mg flecainide...

I ended up in A&E on Saturday morning, AF kicked in Friday evening, nothing woul...

Suesouth

•2 years ago

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DVLC and PAF

i just read on internet, that you should tell the DVLA if you have Atrial Fibrillation, does anyone know if paroxsysmal Afib has to be reported.? It doesn’t...

i just read on internet, that you should tell the DVLA if you have Atrial Fibril...

Sixtychick

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2022

Update on my Pace and Ablate

LCH on echo!

AF and Dementia Risk

Exercise induced AF - a few months on

Aussie AF ablation gurus

Post ablation 2 weeks

Fatigue and breathless 3 months post ablation

cardioversion

AF anxious newbie

Does Flecainide impact HR on exercise?

is it usual to have pain 10 weeks after anigram in arm

Post cardioversion monitoring

vanished

Update

Metformin a Potential New AF Treatment

will a very hard knock on my back cause a bleed with apixoban

Prostate biopsy done

3 days to go! Have you registered for AF Association Patients Day yet?

Stopping anticoagulant for procedure.

cardioversion

Terror in the night

pace and ablate

Afib after Ablation

cryoablation

This looks interesting!

angiogram

Eating humble pie ...............

Arterial fibralation

cardio version?

DVLC and PAF

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2022

﻿Update on my Pace and Ablate

LCH on echo!

AF and Dementia Risk

Exercise induced AF - a few months on

Aussie AF ablation gurus

Post ablation 2 weeks

Fatigue and breathless 3 months post ablation

cardioversion

AF anxious newbie

Does Flecainide impact HR on exercise?

is it usual to have pain 10 weeks after anigram in arm

Post cardioversion monitoring

vanished

Update

Metformin a Potential New AF Treatment

will a very hard knock on my back cause a bleed with apixoban

Prostate biopsy done

3 days to go! Have you registered for AF Association Patients Day yet?

Stopping anticoagulant for procedure.

cardioversion

Terror in the night

pace and ablate

Afib after Ablation

cryoablation

This looks interesting!

angiogram

Eating humble pie ...............

Arterial fibralation

cardio version?

DVLC and PAF

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

Archive

Update on my Pace and Ablate