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Dramatic hair loss

Hi, Ive been on bisoprolol, ramipril, indapamide and Apixaban for AF and high blood pressure. The meds are doing their job bp is now in a great place and...

Hi, Ive been on bisoprolol, ramipril, indapamide and Apixaban for AF and high bl...

Davidc1075

•2 years ago

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One month post AV node ablation

It is almost a month since my AV node ablation and the swelling and shortness of breath have subsided. My pacemaker is currently set to rate response with a...

It is almost a month since my AV node ablation and the swelling and shortness of...

Heartbeat2022

•2 years ago

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Terrified

As per my previous post I’ve recently had lots of blood tests due to being tired all the time. I rang to see if the results were in and have been told the GP...

As per my previous post I’ve recently had lots of blood tests due to being tired...

Florence-Nightingale

•2 years ago

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How to stop irregular heartbeat and is there medicine to take for this

I just had an irregular heartbeat for 14 ½ hours. My blood pressure was down during part of this time. Lowest point 78/60 my heart beat was not above 93 at...

I just had an irregular heartbeat for 14 ½ hours. My blood pressure was down du...

kitttycat

•2 years ago

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Prostate biopsy

Prostate mri scan found something so transpireneal biopsy next week

pd63

•2 years ago

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Feeling Really down

Sorry, but a lot of members here will know that this is not me to moan. I've been in hospital with pneumonia, high heart rate and covid. It all started at the...

Sorry, but a lot of members here will know that this is not me to moan. I've bee...

jeanjeannie50

•2 years ago

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AF and now pvcs.

Afternoon you guys, Just had a great phone consultation with my amazing EP dr Markides from the Royal Brompton. He thinks he’s terminated my Af nicely for...

Afternoon you guys, Just had a great phone consultation with my amazing EP dr M...

Achant1

•2 years ago

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Well that is a b****r.

Both sons had a cold last week and Monday Sam went down fast and didn't get up for two days. Last night I had a shivery spell and despite not feeling too bad...

Both sons had a cold last week and Monday Sam went down fast and didn't get up f...

BobD

Volunteer•2 years ago

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Sotalol and bisoprolol

Last few years I've been pretty stable. But the af is returning. I've been earmarked for an ablation over the next few months. I take bisoprolol to keep things...

Last few years I've been pretty stable. But the af is returning. I've been earma...

pip_pip

•2 years ago

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Daily use of metoprolol?

Hello, Recently diagnosed with afib, cardiologist prescribed blood thinner and metoprolol 50mg daily. Now, my BP is 120/80 , my resting heart rate is 55, and...

Hello, Recently diagnosed with afib, cardiologist prescribed blood thinner and ...

zxal0000

•2 years ago

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NT-proBNP Level query

Trying to line up a few questions for a Cardio call in December and cannot seem to find this bit out. My last Se N-term pro BNP conc result was 444 ng/L, is...

Trying to line up a few questions for a Cardio call in December and cannot seem ...

gentryman

•2 years ago

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Vitamin D and Afib

Hello everyone , when I was in hospital last April they put me on 6weeks course of 20000 international units of vitamin D to be taken once a week . On...

Hello everyone , when I was in hospital last April they put me on 6weeks course ...

Bekiebexs

•2 years ago

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Pvcs post covid.

Good afternoon you lot, Hope everyone is well, I’ve had trouble with pvcs since stopping flecainide in March this year, then from July to September they were...

Good afternoon you lot, Hope everyone is well, I’ve had trouble with pvcs since...

Achant1

•2 years ago

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Flecanaide

I have been prescribed flecanaide by my new E P. Can any members say if they prefer to use it as a twice a day medication or as a pip. Would appreciate any...

I have been prescribed flecanaide by my new E P. Can any members say if they p...

trixie100

•2 years ago

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6 weeks after 2nd ablation and sadly back in AF .

hi All had my 2nd ablation on August 19th and sadly last night I’m back in AF with HR at 105 resting . I know it’s apparently still early days but after 6...

hi All had my 2nd ablation on August 19th and sadly last night I’m back in AF ...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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SVT and use of Creatine

I have recently started going back to the gym and doing weight training. Since starting back my SVT has been a lot better and i really believe that because my...

I have recently started going back to the gym and doing weight training. Since ...

chris45558

•2 years ago

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Flecainide & eating timing

Hi All I'm taking 100mg Flecainide twice a day and 1.25mg Bisoprolol once a day. I have had 6months relatively AF free since starting this dosage 6 months...

Hi All I'm taking 100mg Flecainide twice a day and 1.25mg Bisoprolol once a day...

MTBCyclist

•2 years ago

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Very Scary SVT.

I ended up in the ER last night via ambulance because of a sudden heart rate of 198 -- it literally felt like it was beating out of my chest. I was breathless...

I ended up in the ER last night via ambulance because of a sudden heart rate of ...

Snowgirl65

•2 years ago

27 Replies

underactive Thyroid

Anyone had Thyroid problems caused by AF meds?

Dinamite

•2 years ago

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Flecainide and Carbon

Last week I was prescribed medicine that contained carbon. For the last five months I have been taking slow release Flecainide and BP and pulse have been...

Last week I was prescribed medicine that contained carbon. For the last five m...

Summerlily

•2 years ago

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Anyone else get neurothapy from taking Flecainide?

I’ve been taking Flecainide for 18 months with no obvious side effects but in the last 10 days I have been getting neuropathy in my legs and sometimes in my...

I’ve been taking Flecainide for 18 months with no obvious side effects but in th...

SilverliningsForNow

•2 years ago

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Do you live in the US? It is your last chance to Preserve Critical Catheter Ablation Access for AFIB Patients

To whom It may concern Last Chance to Preserve Critical Catheter Ablation Access for AFIB Patients. Recently we alerted you to a proposed draconian 40% cut...

To whom It may concern Last Chance to Preserve Critical Catheter Ablation Acces...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Palpitations at night

I had a third ablation nearly three weeks ago and am in sinus rhythm, but I'm having trouble sleeping because of an uncomfortable thumping heart when I go to...

I had a third ablation nearly three weeks ago and am in sinus rhythm, but I'm ha...

bugswhiskers

•2 years ago

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What happens next please?

Advice sought from those further on the path please. I had a successful cardio version in July after 6.5 months of high rate permanent AF not well controlled...

Advice sought from those further on the path please. I had a successful cardio v...

vajrahara

•2 years ago

19 Replies

covid injection

Hi has anyone had there 4th covid jab and if so which one , and how did you feel after it .

Hi has anyone had there 4th covid jab and if so which one , and how did you feel...

Beeflower

•2 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta..what exactly is an Arrhythmia

https://youtu.be/iddjsmYmVXg

Steve112

•2 years ago

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Rivaroxaban or Edoxaban? That is the question!

My GP surgery want me to change from Rivaroxaban to Edoxaban. I gather it is a cheaper option. I would be grateful to hear if anyone has any pro’s or cons...

My GP surgery want me to change from Rivaroxaban to Edoxaban. I gather it is a ...

Purpletulips

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Bisopropol and heart rate

Hello again everyone and thank you for your helpful replies on my recent posting. I am still in persistent Afib since September and have not heard from anyone...

Hello again everyone and thank you for your helpful replies on my recent posting...

Swimsyroke

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Does anyone have Hpertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

Do you have HOCM; if so, how are you being treated? The doctor has diagnosed me with having this. Thank you!

Do you have HOCM; if so, how are you being treated? The doctor has diagnosed me...

Likethecolorblue

•2 years ago

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ablate and pace

Is anyone on the list for ablate and pace. If so I wondered how you got to that place. I went into persistant AF mid June and have tried various medication s...

Is anyone on the list for ablate and pace. If so I wondered how you got to that...

stargazer52

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2022

Dramatic hair loss

One month post AV node ablation

Terrified

How to stop irregular heartbeat and is there medicine to take for this

Prostate biopsy

Feeling Really down

AF and now pvcs.

Well that is a b****r.

Sotalol and bisoprolol

Daily use of metoprolol?

NT-proBNP Level query

Vitamin D and Afib

Pvcs post covid.

Flecanaide

6 weeks after 2nd ablation and sadly back in AF .

SVT and use of Creatine

Flecainide & eating timing

Very Scary SVT.

underactive Thyroid

Flecainide and Carbon

Anyone else get neurothapy from taking Flecainide?

Do you live in the US? It is your last chance to Preserve Critical Catheter Ablation Access for AFIB Patients

Palpitations at night

What happens next please?

covid injection

Dr Sanjay Gupta..what exactly is an Arrhythmia

Rivaroxaban or Edoxaban? That is the question!

Bisopropol and heart rate

Does anyone have Hpertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

ablate and pace

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