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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Problems with alerts.

Good Morning Everyone. These days when I get alerts I click on them as normal but then I am just taken to the initial post and have to scroll down to find the...

Good Morning Everyone. These days when I get alerts I click on them as normal b...

Desanthony

•2 years ago

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1 WEEK UNTIL... Global AF Aware Week!

A lack of opportunity to detect AF, results in people remaining undiagnosed and not on anti-coagulants, therefore more at risk of suffering an AF-related...

A lack of opportunity to detect AF, results in people remaining undiagnosed and ...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Is there anyone there at UHCW??!!

This is getting a bit ridiculous! I know the NHS is under pressure but I have geen trying to speak to one/ any of the 4 Arrythmia Nurses at University Hospital...

This is getting a bit ridiculous! I know the NHS is under pressure but I have ge...

wilsond

•2 years ago

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Ablation as 1st line treatment

For those interested - additional recent research pointing to ablation as most appropriate 1st line treatment for afib (versus anti-arrythmics only)....

For those interested - additional recent research pointing to ablation as most a...

listerines

•2 years ago

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Just getting started-80 yr old female

Looking to learn more about Afib and its treatments, any tricks of the trade, general info, and support.

Looking to learn more about Afib and its treatments, any tricks of the trade, g...

Arnold6694

•2 years ago

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What’s the safest medication

I am afraid of the medications available, they cause so much damage to the liver, kidneys and stomach, but doesn’t prevent a stroke. Does anyone depend on...

I am afraid of the medications available, they cause so much damage to the liver...

Countrydweller2

•2 years ago

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Finding the best EPs

I've seen quite a few people saying they did research to find the best EPs for their treatment/surgeries, can anyone tell me how you did this exactly? It...

I've seen quite a few people saying they did research to find the best EPs for t...

ChasMartin

•2 years ago

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Newbie Finding Reassurance

I literally stumbled on this forum today whilst trying to breathe through yet another round of ectopic beats. I have had daily ectopics for 3.5 months now and...

I literally stumbled on this forum today whilst trying to breathe through yet an...

Finlaysmum

•2 years ago

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Heart damage from oblations

how much damage is done to the heart by oblations? Does it cause any serious problems?

how much damage is done to the heart by oblations? Does it cause any serious pr...

Modog

•2 years ago

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Ablation done

Glad that’s over it seemed to go ok until I was coming round I don’t think GA agrees with me as started to feel Unwell so was put on a drip then they weren’t...

Glad that’s over it seemed to go ok until I was coming round I don’t think GA ag...

Bell50

•2 years ago

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afib dr in austin tx

does anyone know of a great electrophysiologist in austin texas thanks

Cjb12

•2 years ago

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AF & Low Blood Platelets

Since starting treatment for AF last year on beta blockers & blood thinners that made it worse than it was & became a problem my blood plates have declined...

Since starting treatment for AF last year on beta blockers & blood thinners that...

Lynsutton1952

•2 years ago

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Covid Vaccine Reaction

Hi all, in total I've had 3 covid jabs since the first vaccine was produced. First one was Astra Z with zero reaction what so ever, second one was Moderna...

Hi all, in total I've had 3 covid jabs since the first vaccine was produced. Fir...

djbgatekeeper

•2 years ago

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Should I switch from Riveroxaban to Apixaban?

I'm a 64 yr old male and have paroxysmal AF. 3 years ago my cardiologist put me on Riveroxaban as well as Flecainide.I have not had any issues with Riveroxaban...

I'm a 64 yr old male and have paroxysmal AF. 3 years ago my cardiologist put me ...

manabouttown

•2 years ago

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Abbreviations/acronyms

I don't know all the abbreviations used for medical conditions and procedures so it would helpful if when writing posts people could spell out the words in...

I don't know all the abbreviations used for medical conditions and procedures so...

Ozette

•2 years ago

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The simple things in life - what's made you happy today ?

So what's made you happy this weekend ? Sometimes it's the simple things in life. Today I watched the birds from my living room window. They live in the trees...

So what's made you happy this weekend ? Sometimes it's the simple things in lif...

Paulbounce

•2 years ago

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Food and blood pressure

This is for Katomummy and others with an interest in food/digestive system. I commented recently that my paroxysmal AF is highly controlled by diet and meds....

This is for Katomummy and others with an interest in food/digestive system. I c...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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someone help me

so for years I got occasional ectopics. Was difficult to not panic at first but I got used to them. Felt like they were bought on from the gurgles in my...

so for years I got occasional ectopics. Was difficult to not panic at first but ...

Mallets32

•2 years ago

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Wolf Mini maze. It Works.

Hi, I am really in good shape after the Wolf mini maze. I am almost off all medications and only some few PVCs occasionally., I am here to tell you that The...

Hi, I am really in good shape after the Wolf mini maze. I am almost off all medi...

Daisaku

•2 years ago

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gutted that mini maze / hybrid not going to be available at ERI for Scottish afibbers

I have shared a few times in the last 6 months that my local hospital are training up in mini maze / hybrid procedures in partnership with a hospital in the...

I have shared a few times in the last 6 months that my local hospital are traini...

MummyLuv

•2 years ago

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Diltiazem and Rosuvastatin

I wondered if anyone has had problems with this statin and diltiazem, please? I also have to have a Fostair inhaler but simply don’t know what’s causing me to...

I wondered if anyone has had problems with this statin and diltiazem, please? I ...

linc2u

•2 years ago

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Early ablation better at preventing AF progression than drug therapy

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/983882?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=181644BG&impID=4857392&faf=1"CHICAGO – Early ablation of atrial fibrillation (AFib) reduces...

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/983882?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=181644BG&impID...

Bagrat

•2 years ago

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Diltiazem & Flecanide

Just been diagnosed with AF following two episodes of fast AF with HR 280 over the last week and ended up in resus & CCU , very scary. Echo has uncovered...

Just been diagnosed with AF following two episodes of fast AF with HR 280 over t...

Sniggetts

•2 years ago

34 Replies

GP annual review.

I received a text from my GP saying my annual review is now due. This is new to me and haven’t had one before. Rang surgery, receptionist was a bit vague but...

I received a text from my GP saying my annual review is now due. This is new to ...

Frances123

•2 years ago

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Sertraline and Sotalol

Apologies as I have already posted this on a previous thread, but I think other fellow AFibbers need to be aware of this. I was recently put on a low does of...

Apologies as I have already posted this on a previous thread, but I think other ...

Stu13

•2 years ago

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Are you willing to participate in a research study?

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...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Edoxaban versus Rivaroxaban

I have happily taken Rivaroxaban, without any problems, for many years and out of the blue my surgery wants me to change to Edoxaban claiming it’s NHS...

I have happily taken Rivaroxaban, without any problems, for many years and out o...

mastiff22

•2 years ago

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Are you ready to support Global AF Awareness week? Taking place 21-27 November 2022

Raise awareness of AF during Global AF Aware Week (21-27 November) by displaying our posters or sharing our infographics. Order your pack of FREE resources...

Raise awareness of AF during Global AF Aware Week (21-27 November) by displaying...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Words of wisdom gratefully received please!!

Hi everyone- had 2nd ablation 7wks ago. After a pretty rubbish post op reaction, rested really hard, slowly improved & gently eased back into work/life over 3...

Hi everyone- had 2nd ablation 7wks ago. After a pretty rubbish post op reaction...

12Potter

•2 years ago

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My echocardiogram showed a structurally normal heart. A bit of good news. Ct angiogram via NHS now booked by EP.

Thanks to everyone who has responded to my initial posts. I’ve been extremely stressed out and worried since my diagnosis of Afib. I have been down a dark...

Thanks to everyone who has responded to my initial posts. I’ve been extremely st...

Dadtoalad23

•2 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2022

Problems with alerts.

1 WEEK UNTIL... Global AF Aware Week!

Is there anyone there at UHCW??!!

Ablation as 1st line treatment

Just getting started-80 yr old female

What’s the safest medication

Finding the best EPs

Newbie Finding Reassurance

Heart damage from oblations

Ablation done

afib dr in austin tx

AF & Low Blood Platelets

Covid Vaccine Reaction

Should I switch from Riveroxaban to Apixaban?

Abbreviations/acronyms

The simple things in life - what's made you happy today ?

Food and blood pressure

someone help me

Wolf Mini maze. It Works.

gutted that mini maze / hybrid not going to be available at ERI for Scottish afibbers

Diltiazem and Rosuvastatin

Early ablation better at preventing AF progression than drug therapy

Diltiazem & Flecanide

GP annual review.

Sertraline and Sotalol

Are you willing to participate in a research study?

Edoxaban versus Rivaroxaban

Are you ready to support Global AF Awareness week? Taking place 21-27 November 2022

Words of wisdom gratefully received please!!

My echocardiogram showed a structurally normal heart. A bit of good news. Ct angiogram via NHS now booked by EP.

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