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catheter placement

I've been reading that feeding the catheter via the radial artery at the wrist is preferable for a couple reasons. If there's unwanted bleeding it's much...

I've been reading that feeding the catheter via the radial artery at the wrist i...

Racquet

•2 years ago

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When to have an ablation?

I am only in my third year of having Afib. 2020 I had one episode. 2021 I had 2 episodes. This year I just had my second episode. Previous episodes lasted...

I am only in my third year of having Afib. 2020 I had one episode. 2021 I had 2 ...

Stressbaker

•2 years ago

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new diagnosis advice on blood thinners please

I had my diagnosis only 4 days ago after an echocardiogram. I was prescribed Apixaban 5mg twice a day which are making me feel incredibly ill so I haven’t...

I had my diagnosis only 4 days ago after an echocardiogram. I was prescribed Ap...

Timetraveler67

•2 years ago

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having to stop Eliquis prior to surgery

I am concerned because altho this year I went 5mths without an afib episode I got one in June and since then had 3 more episodes. Eye dr wants me to get eyelid...

I am concerned because altho this year I went 5mths without an afib episode I go...

brit1

•2 years ago

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Suddenly Glad....

In my first post to the community, I was wondering if I should get an ablation or not, based on the advice of a somewhat snarky cardiologist. Since then, I...

In my first post to the community, I was wondering if I should get an ablation o...

Elsie1955

•2 years ago

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svt condition asking for information

I was diagnosed 8 years ago with Supraventricular tachycardia (svt). Had ecg, heart monitoring and a test at the hospital. Nothing was found on all three tests...

I was diagnosed 8 years ago with Supraventricular tachycardia (svt). Had ecg, he...

Elpieo

•2 years ago

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Information on a fib

Everything I can find out in connection to my condition,

ksrm

•2 years ago

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admitted to A& E with PAF

anyone else find that their PAF is set off after lots of exercise? Had a busy energetic week on holiday followed by a 34 mile e-bike ride then developed AF...

anyone else find that their PAF is set off after lots of exercise? Had a busy en...

09Bumblebee

•2 years ago

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Sugar alcohol and heart problem?

I believe that some years ago somebody (BobD) mentioned that sugar alcohol could be AFIB trigger??? I had muffins (with sugar alcohol as substitute) the last 3...

I believe that some years ago somebody (BobD) mentioned that sugar alcohol could...

adriatico

•2 years ago

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Feeling really down

I am week 7 post my first cryoablation for paroxysmal AFib. For the first week or so I had NSR fluctuations with mild AFib. Since 6th September I have been in...

I am week 7 post my first cryoablation for paroxysmal AFib. For the first week o...

Kennyb1968

•2 years ago

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7 weeks Post ablation questions

Hi All Me again with probably silly question and I know the answer but Had my second ablation 19th August last Monday night I had a reading on my watch...

Hi All Me again with probably silly question and I know the answer but Had m...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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Groin punctures for ablation

Hello all You may remember I had an aborted ablation last week. Fortunately rebooked quickly for 20th of this month Hospital called today and want to bring...

Hello all You may remember I had an aborted ablation last week. Fortunately reb...

honey1958

•2 years ago

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News about the second booster

I just had the second booster (which makes four jabs in total) so members may be interested in my experience. The good news is that the Moderna vaccine, that...

I just had the second booster (which makes four jabs in total) so members may be...

Bolander

•2 years ago

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Post Ablation change in meds

I have/had PAF and had been taking Sotalol 120 2x daily, Diltiazem 120 1x and Eliquis before my ablation which occurred in January 2022. Since I had no...

I have/had PAF and had been taking Sotalol 120 2x daily, Diltiazem 120 1x and E...

MJZaw

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Nebivolol (Glenmark)

There are a lot of problems obtaining Nebivolol at the moment. I have the added problem that I can only tolerate Glenmark or Noumed brands. I just wondered...

There are a lot of problems obtaining Nebivolol at the moment. I have the adde...

Mrsvemb

•2 years ago

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Ablation experience

It is now 48 hours since my ablation and I thought that others might like to know something of my experience. In the last 11 months I have had my gall bladder...

It is now 48 hours since my ablation and I thought that others might like to kno...

Norfolk_spaniel

•2 years ago

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Painkillers for nerve pain / side effects

I am a 71 yo male with PAF / exercise induced AF, which doesn’t overly affect me too much. I am fairly active and a regular cyclist. Recently I have been...

I am a 71 yo male with PAF / exercise induced AF, which doesn’t overly affect me...

BuckleyBoy

•2 years ago

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How bad is it?

Does anyone understand BNP levels mine is 2963ng/L I think normal is between 0.0. 150. I think it indicates heart failure but not sure. Before I can have...

Does anyone understand BNP levels mine is 2963ng/L I think normal is between 0....

Florence-Nightingale

•2 years ago

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No apixaban for 2 days before prostate biopsy

Is 2 days no apixaban usual prior to prostate biopsy, think it's out the system by then. Not really worried as as far as I know I haven't had afib episode...

Is 2 days no apixaban usual prior to prostate biopsy, think it's out the system...

pd63

•2 years ago

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Do you have Atrial Fibrillation?

Do you have Atrial Fibrillation? Are you a Caregiver of someone with Atrial Fibrillation? Are you a Health Care Professional? Do you live in the UK? We...

Do you have Atrial Fibrillation? Are you a Caregiver of someone with Atrial Fi...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Fitbit Irregular Heart Beat Monitoring

Evening all. Sorry no recent update from me but a few things have been going on and keeping me busy. I will do an update in the next couple of days but...

Evening all. Sorry no recent update from me but a few things have been going on...

Ducky2003

•2 years ago

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3 month update post ablation and question

Since my first cyro ablation failed my dr wants to do rf ablation… or take medication which I don’t tolerate well.. considering I have had 2 cardio version...

Since my first cyro ablation failed my dr wants to do rf ablation… or take med...

Afib_girl

•2 years ago

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Has anyone used a TENS machine to stimulate the Vagus nerve via the ear to reduce Afib?

I have Vagal Afib and recently started using a tens machine on my left ear twice daily for 15 minutes. Applied to the Concha in the ear and the ear lobe to...

I have Vagal Afib and recently started using a tens machine on my left ear twice...

OzRob

•2 years ago

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Breathlessness

I have on occasion remarked about my increasing breathlessness, Ten days ago I went for an echocardiogram, and on Wednesday this week the doctor rang with...

I have on occasion remarked about my increasing breathlessness, Ten days ago I...

Hatten28

•2 years ago

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5 1/2 years post ablation

It is so nice to come back to this group and find some familiar names still helping other people. My ablation was successful but with difficult 2 months...

It is so nice to come back to this group and find some familiar names still help...

adriatico

•2 years ago

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Afib question

Hello! I have two questions. Is it safe to drive when you are in Afib? How long should you let it go on before seeking medical attention? I am currently on...

Hello! I have two questions. Is it safe to drive when you are in Afib? How long...

Stressbaker

•2 years ago

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Update

As you were all so kind in replying to my melt down last night for which I was very grateful. Today as instructed rang my GP surgery dead on 8am ( I had...

As you were all so kind in replying to my melt down last night for which I was v...

Florence-Nightingale

•2 years ago

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Error with meds

Hi. I forgot to take my meds yesterday morning. Didn't realise until I felt strange and was about to take my evening meds at 10.30pm. So I took morning meds. I...

Hi. I forgot to take my meds yesterday morning. Didn't realise until I felt stra...

Marilyn1959

•2 years ago

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Afib has reared its ugly head again big time, for me.

After years of calm, when I only had an occasional flutter , Afib started again in April following which I had three or four episodes lasting a few hours. On...

After years of calm, when I only had an occasional flutter , Afib started again...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Flat heart rate

I was called in to have adjustment to my pacemaker as apparently when in NSR my heart is in flat rate so have had a sensor switched on on PM and will be...

I was called in to have adjustment to my pacemaker as apparently when in NSR my ...

Clarrie

•2 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2022

catheter placement

When to have an ablation?

new diagnosis advice on blood thinners please

having to stop Eliquis prior to surgery

Suddenly Glad....

svt condition asking for information

Information on a fib

admitted to A& E with PAF

Sugar alcohol and heart problem?

Feeling really down

7 weeks Post ablation questions

Groin punctures for ablation

News about the second booster

Post Ablation change in meds

Nebivolol (Glenmark)

Ablation experience

Painkillers for nerve pain / side effects

How bad is it?

No apixaban for 2 days before prostate biopsy

Do you have Atrial Fibrillation?

Fitbit Irregular Heart Beat Monitoring

3 month update post ablation and question

Has anyone used a TENS machine to stimulate the Vagus nerve via the ear to reduce Afib?

Breathlessness

5 1/2 years post ablation

Afib question

Update

Error with meds

Afib has reared its ugly head again big time, for me.

Flat heart rate

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