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AF and the cold

My heart really reacts badly to this cold weather! The persistent AF is far more noticeable. It is quite alarming . How is everyone else affected ? L

My heart really reacts badly to this cold weather! The persistent AF is far mor...

Luludean

•2 years ago

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Ablation with Hiatus Hernia any known problems?

I suppose I could just be getting about upcoming Ablation but not sure who to talk to.The only consultation I have had with my EP was a 10 to 15 min telephone...

I suppose I could just be getting about upcoming Ablation but not sure who to ta...

kkatz

•2 years ago

16 Replies

An Update after Echo Stress test

Background, had 20 beat run of "possibly dangerous" NSVT at end of November, had stress echo ordered by cardiologist. Am in process of seeking ablation...

Background, had 20 beat run of "possibly dangerous" NSVT at end of November, had...

ChasMartin

•2 years ago

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had Flutter Cardioversion…stressing

had CV 2 days ago then ate dinner last night too quickly, had a sense of panic Some pounding in my chest, breathing hard, thought I’d reverted back and...

had CV 2 days ago then ate dinner last night too quickly, had a sense of panic S...

OzJames

•2 years ago

47 Replies

cardiac ablation

my cardiologist had recommended an ablation a year ago but I choose to wait. I’ve had very few episodes on Flecinide and Eliquis. Now he’s saying my heart...

my cardiologist had recommended an ablation a year ago but I choose to wait. I’...

Rals52

•2 years ago

49 Replies

Thanks for all your support & update from yesterday

Just an update as everyone has been so kind in replying with support, I’ve seen the GP had some bloods taken and saw the cardiologist again this evening....

Just an update as everyone has been so kind in replying with support, I’ve seen ...

Afibflipper

•2 years ago

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Back in hospital with fast atrial flutter.

I’m in my local hospital with atrial flutter (and some good old AF) at about 150 bpm (following a bypass about a week ago). This seems to switch on when I sit...

I’m in my local hospital with atrial flutter (and some good old AF) at about 150...

Samazeuilh2

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Viagra and AF

I am a fit and active 74 year old with paroxysmal AF. My wife and I still enjoy an active sex life. However in the last couple of years I have started getting...

I am a fit and active 74 year old with paroxysmal AF. My wife and I still enjoy ...

Alanwilliam

•2 years ago

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Switching from Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) to Apixaban (Eliquis)

I am switching my DOAC from Xarelto to Eliquis, mainly for ease of compliance. My eclectic eating schedule/habits made it difficult to rigidly comply with the...

I am switching my DOAC from Xarelto to Eliquis, mainly for ease of compliance. ...

frazeej

•2 years ago

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AF being driven by prednisone for ulcerative colitis

Good morning, everyone. I was perking alone fine on daily metoprolol 25 mg, when I had an ER visit5 days ago for a big flare of ulcerative colitis (after 22...

Good morning, everyone. I was perking alone fine on daily metoprolol 25 mg, whe...

healingharpist

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Morning all!

Good lengthy chat yesterday with very pleasant consultant .He was very pleased with my status,having only had 2 minor episodes post ablation for AF and...

Good lengthy chat yesterday with very pleasant consultant .He was very pleased w...

wilsond

•2 years ago

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made it to the other side😀

A big thank you to all who wished me good look for my 2nd ablation on thurs. It was different to the 1st in that I had camera down throat, got a split lip(...

A big thank you to all who wished me good look for my 2nd ablation on thurs. It ...

Van28

•2 years ago

7 Replies

loving the Christmas songs!! Here’s my effort based on my experience - to the tune of Last Christmas by Wham.

Last Christmas I gave you my heart; But every day, I am in afib.; This year, to save...

Last Christmas I gave you my heart; But every day, I ...

MummyLuv

•2 years ago

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Ablation coming up January or February.Still some doubts.Should I or shouldn't I!

I am so tempted to not read any more ablation posts as they make me wonder if I am doing the right thing going for my first ablation.In the past year I have...

I am so tempted to not read any more ablation posts as they make me wonder if I ...

kkatz

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Breathless all the time

I have AF, which was controlled until recently by Flecanaide. When my heart rhythm became irregular again my GP took me off Flecanaide and put me on...

I have AF, which was controlled until recently by Flecanaide. When my heart rhyt...

Lenathesinger

•2 years ago

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3 month check after 2nd ablation . “ not happy and rubbish Xmas present “

hi All So I’ve been PAF since my diagnosis 18 months ago Discovered I had AF and a flutter after one 20 second dizzy spell 18 months ago . Didn’t really...

hi All So I’ve been PAF since my diagnosis 18 months ago Discovered I had A...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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0ne year on from AF ablation.

Positive changes since my ablation in Dec 2021: my AF episodes and panic attacks have become less intense. My heart rate never goes beyond 120 BPM during an AF...

Positive changes since my ablation in Dec 2021: my AF episodes and panic attacks...

John3333333

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Dofitilide without Afib??

Hi, all — not sure this is the right place to be, since it doesn’t really appear that I have AFib. I was experiencing episodes of tachycardia sometimes lasting...

Hi, all — not sure this is the right place to be, since it doesn’t really appear...

wdstk51

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Now hear ye!

Had The Appointment at last today!! Full report tomorrow,positive though. Awaiting stitch in tongue after argument with a tiled floor....🙄

Had The Appointment at last today!! Full report tomorrow,positive though. Awaiti...

wilsond

•2 years ago

9 Replies

magnesium taurate

Hello good morning, can someone tell me what the difference is between magnesium taurate and other kinds of magnesium. I see so many posts where where this...

Hello good morning, can someone tell me what the difference is between magnesium...

kitttycat

•2 years ago

25 Replies

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...

Hidden

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Trying to enjoying the Christmas holidays but ignoring the thumping!

Hi just wanted some advice on here. I've been on Sotalol for a while now maybe two years or so. I have always felt I needed a higher dose but can't go any...

Hi just wanted some advice on here. I've been on Sotalol for a while now maybe t...

emmap985

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Happy holiday

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all

TheGrinch2

•2 years ago

5 Replies

🌲 Joining Jean's Festive Frolics

My humble offering to the AF Christmas Party. Silent night Then AFs a blight All was calm Now there's fright Round yon fire Curled up like a child Hoping the...

My humble offering to the AF Christmas Party. Silent night Then AFs a blight Al...

Ducky2003

•2 years ago

25 Replies

My favourite Xmas song for my fellow AF ets

Please excuse the first few seconds of this YouTube link before the lovely song begins. https://youtube.com/watch?v=ifCWN5pJGIE&feature=share I pray...

Please excuse the first few seconds of this YouTube link before the lovely son...

Racquet

•2 years ago

4 Replies

here’s my Christmas carol

🎤We 3 Kings of AF are; Bearing ectopics we traverse afar; Chest and neck, eyes and forehead ; Following AF route, oooohhhh; Star of AF, star of night ,...

🎤We 3 Kings of AF are; Bearing ectopics we traverse afar; Chest and neck, ey...

Ossie7

•2 years ago

13 Replies

New fitbit update

I checked my fitbit versa 2 and found they had added a new feature. While your sleeping it tracks your heart rate and tells you how many times you had afib...

I checked my fitbit versa 2 and found they had added a new feature. While your s...

fairgo45

•2 years ago

4 Replies

antibiotics and AFib

I had an ablation and cardioversion on 2 November and have done great and been in NSR for the last 7 weeks. Tonight I am out of NSR and wonder if this is...

I had an ablation and cardioversion on 2 November and have done great and been i...

ILF1

•2 years ago

5 Replies

incoming snow storm & anxiety

hi all - so we’re about to get dumped on where I live, 10-18 inches are expected and I’m experiencing so much anxiety. I guess I get worried what if I can’t...

hi all - so we’re about to get dumped on where I live, 10-18 inches are expected...

Dogluvr95

•2 years ago

10 Replies

🎄Christmas Song Re-Vamped for AF- Add Yours Here Please

Here it is the start of our AF Christmas songs, don't forget to sing the long Glooooooooooooria in mine. Please add yours below. Ding dong,...

Here it is the start of our AF Christmas songs, don't forget to sing the long Gl...

jeanjeannie50

•2 years ago

73 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for December 2022

AF and the cold

Ablation with Hiatus Hernia any known problems?

An Update after Echo Stress test

had Flutter Cardioversion…stressing

cardiac ablation

Thanks for all your support & update from yesterday

Back in hospital with fast atrial flutter.

Viagra and AF

Switching from Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) to Apixaban (Eliquis)

AF being driven by prednisone for ulcerative colitis

Morning all!

made it to the other side😀

loving the Christmas songs!! Here’s my effort based on my experience - to the tune of Last Christmas by Wham.

Ablation coming up January or February.Still some doubts.Should I or shouldn't I!

Breathless all the time

3 month check after 2nd ablation . “ not happy and rubbish Xmas present “

0ne year on from AF ablation.

Dofitilide without Afib??

Now hear ye!

magnesium taurate

Are you willing to participate in a research study?

Trying to enjoying the Christmas holidays but ignoring the thumping!

Happy holiday

🌲 Joining Jean's Festive Frolics

My favourite Xmas song for my fellow AF ets

here’s my Christmas carol

New fitbit update

antibiotics and AFib

incoming snow storm & anxiety

🎄Christmas Song Re-Vamped for AF- Add Yours Here Please

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