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Should I have an ablation now?

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal AF in 2020. I may have had it for a few years before but it was not detected both times I wore a holter until...

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal AF in 2020. I may have had it f...

sosho

•2 years ago

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Blood pressure monitor

Hi allI'm considering buying a blood pressure monitor. There are cheap ones (non branded), mid price ones and expensive ones. Are the cheap ones any good,...

Hi allI'm considering buying a blood pressure monitor. There are cheap ones (n...

KiwiBlake

•2 years ago

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Annual blood tests - what's important for AFers

Just had results back from my annual blood tests - curious to know what tests/results others rate as important to keep AF at bay. Also would appreciate any...

Just had results back from my annual blood tests - curious to know what tests/re...

secondtry

•2 years ago

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paf or let it go unchecked until persistent?

dear all I have asked this question on a different thread and people were interested. I read again and again of paf people going to persistent and the heart...

dear all I have asked this question on a different thread and people were inter...

7164

•2 years ago

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Make sure you register for your FREE place at our next Online Patient Educational Event! 💚

During Global AF Aware Week, we are launching Living with…AF Learn how Atrial Fibrillation is detected, how to manage symptoms, and treatment options...

During Global AF Aware Week, we are launching Living with…AF Learn how Atrial F...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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advice re resting please

hi I had my ablation on 2 November. So far all is good and I have been resting well, sofa, tv and books, sleeping when I need to and most chores done by...

hi I had my ablation on 2 November. So far all is good and I have been resting ...

ILF1

•2 years ago

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Lion’s Mane?

Has anyone tried Lion’s mane? It promises better focus and mood. I am on Eliquis.

Has anyone tried Lion’s mane? It promises better focus and mood. I am on Eliq...

kesem2

•2 years ago

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question about SVT

whenever I have a run of SVT, I get a feeling of pressure in my chest, pressure in my head, and a headache. It slowly dissipates after an hour or two. Does...

whenever I have a run of SVT, I get a feeling of pressure in my chest, pressure ...

Jctga

•2 years ago

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worst time and best time of day

Does anyone else have a bad time of day, a time when they feel like lying down again ? The heart goes faster and feels as if it will thump through your body....

Does anyone else have a bad time of day, a time when they feel like lying down a...

geepo1

•2 years ago

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aura migraine without headache

why am I sensitive to light ? Sound? Feels like I want to hide all the time from outside..I’m on propanolol to help but not working …. Any advice plz

why am I sensitive to light ? Sound? Feels like I want to hide all the time from...

Jbird2020

•2 years ago

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gout and pulmonary embolism

Is it possible that gout can cause blood clots?

beougher123

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Random observations on recent posts and other things.

Just tidying up my mind and thought of a few things people might be interested in. Re-cycling. We had a post about re-cycling medicine packaging recently...

Just tidying up my mind and thought of a few things people might be interested i...

BobD

Volunteer•2 years ago

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update after fourth ablation

Appointment with EP yesterday gave the thumbs up to cut out the flecainide. Not needed as have not had any blips since a quick reset (cardioversion) in April...

Appointment with EP yesterday gave the thumbs up to cut out the flecainide. Not ...

DKBX

•2 years ago

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3 months post 2nd ablation 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

hi all so I’m 3 months post my 2nd ablation everything was perfect for first 8 weeks with NSR and resting rate of circa 60bpm week 9 starts recordings of...

hi all so I’m 3 months post my 2nd ablation everything was perfect for first...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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Do you have Vagal Afib or Adrenergic Afib?

I took the advice of this forum and eventually had the opportunity to see an electrophysiologist. We only have one electrophysiologist in our city and he is...

I took the advice of this forum and eventually had the opportunity to see an ele...

OzRob

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Anti-arithmetic meds with Paxil (Paroxetine) - an anxiety med.

Was just wondering if anyone is on or has tried Flecainide or Propafenone while also taking Paxil (Paroxetine)? If so, how did it work out? Side effects or...

Was just wondering if anyone is on or has tried Flecainide or Propafenone while ...

Jpot34

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Atrial Flutter and AFib

Hello, Briefly I've had multiple Aortic/Mitral valve surgeries, with the second in 2013 I acquired Complete Heart Block, Permanent AF, Shunt, and my...

Hello, Briefly I've had multiple Aortic/Mitral valve surgeries, with the second...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Back in NSR after 6 days in afib still very tired a bit breathy

I’m used to feeling tired afterwards but first time if felt a bit breathless once back in NSR. It was a long time and had breathless episodes during the 6...

I’m used to feeling tired afterwards but first time if felt a bit breathless onc...

Sleepyzz

•2 years ago

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When does an SVT become an SVT?

Is it an SVT if you have a run of atrial ectopics lasting for less than 5 seconds? I experience bursts of PACs several times a week, but the episodes are...

Is it an SVT if you have a run of atrial ectopics lasting for less than 5 second...

John3333333

•2 years ago

11 Replies

pace and ablate looming

I get a pre assessment on 22/11/22 Followed by a pace maker insertion 26/12/22 Filled at some point with ablation of Sinus node I’ve been on drugs for 8...

I get a pre assessment on 22/11/22 Followed by a pace maker insertion 26/12/22 ...

Hardjuice

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Epicardial Backpack

Does anyone know what an epicardial backpack is please? I had a chest X-ray and although I haven't spoken with the doctor yet as she is busy, the...

Does anyone know what an epicardial backpack is please? I had a chest X-ray an...

Tapanac

•2 years ago

4 Replies

A Fib

Thank you to everyone who replied to my post on A Fib. I had an ultra sound test yesterday, which confirmed both atrium are slightly enlarged, and I am wearing...

Thank you to everyone who replied to my post on A Fib. I had an ultra sound test...

Hilianna

•2 years ago

1 Reply

verapamil

hi everyone. I had been on 1x120mg verapamil for 3 years. Then when I started having times when I could hear my heart beating all the while not just when...

hi everyone. I had been on 1x120mg verapamil for 3 years. Then when I started h...

Gillybean123

•2 years ago

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6 month post mini maze (surgical ablation) in the U.K. All is going well, no regrets

hello you lovely lot. I thought I would give you an update as I have had my 6 month (and final eeeek) review with my mini maze surgeon Mr Hunter this...

hello you lovely lot. I thought I would give you an update as I have had my 6...

MummyLuv

•2 years ago

127 Replies

Ablation done today

Hi all - I hope you’re all well, I got home earlier this evening after cryotherapy ablation this morning. All went well, I was as comfortable as I could...

Hi all - I hope you’re all well, I got home earlier this evening after cryoth...

Leggylady

•2 years ago

24 Replies

has anyone else been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF, what does it mean, and what have you been prescribed. /

Paroxysmal AF

ninks01

•2 years ago

65 Replies

Persistent Afib

Thank you all for your encouraging replies to my post yesterday. Yes unless I have something wrong with me or I over exercise my heart rate does not go above...

Thank you all for your encouraging replies to my post yesterday. Yes unless I ha...

Swimsyroke

•2 years ago

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amiodarone experience

I found amiodarone actually beneficial for my Afib episodes. They ceased their regular 3 week pattern. however at an eye examination the opthalmist noticed...

I found amiodarone actually beneficial for my Afib episodes. They ceased their r...

Sharp5flat9

•2 years ago

7 Replies

2 WEEKS UNTIL...

Atrial Fibrillation Association Global AF Aware Week! Did you know... A person only becomes a patient once they receive a diagnosis? It is only then they can...

Atrial Fibrillation Association Global AF Aware Week! Did you know... A person ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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returning to NSR after six days

just wondering if anyone has returned to normal sinus rhythm unaided after six days or more? I am usually about three but have gone as far as five before....

just wondering if anyone has returned to normal sinus rhythm unaided after six d...

Sleepyzz

•2 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2022

Should I have an ablation now?

Blood pressure monitor

Annual blood tests - what's important for AFers

paf or let it go unchecked until persistent?

Make sure you register for your FREE place at our next Online Patient Educational Event! 💚

advice re resting please

Lion’s Mane?

question about SVT

worst time and best time of day

aura migraine without headache

gout and pulmonary embolism

Random observations on recent posts and other things.

update after fourth ablation

3 months post 2nd ablation 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Do you have Vagal Afib or Adrenergic Afib?

Anti-arithmetic meds with Paxil (Paroxetine) - an anxiety med.

Atrial Flutter and AFib

Back in NSR after 6 days in afib still very tired a bit breathy

When does an SVT become an SVT?

pace and ablate looming

Epicardial Backpack

A Fib

verapamil

6 month post mini maze (surgical ablation) in the U.K. All is going well, no regrets

Ablation done today

has anyone else been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF, what does it mean, and what have you been prescribed. /

Persistent Afib

amiodarone experience

2 WEEKS UNTIL...

returning to NSR after six days

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