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Hybrid Ablation

I had a consultation with a thoracic surgeon today and we discussed my EP’s recommendation for a convergent/hybrid ablation. I was given quite a bit of...

I had a consultation with a thoracic surgeon today and we discussed my EP’s rec...

GolfGirl51

•2 years ago

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Intubation whilst awake.

I have a triple bypass coming shortly and one of the things which I fear the most is being intubated when I have awoken from anaesthetic, i.e. being intubated...

I have a triple bypass coming shortly and one of the things which I fear the mos...

Samazeuilh2

•2 years ago

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Recovering from ablation

I have a little, frequent cough since my ablation 3 weeks ago. Is this normal?

Miamigrammy305

•2 years ago

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Pacemaker

Me Good morning, I have a swollen left arm and hand and after the latest CT scan have been diagnosed with a narrowing of arteries across my chest. I have a...

Me Good morning, I have a swollen left arm and hand and after the latest CT s...

Golfer60UK

•2 years ago

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magnesium taureate

I took half the recommended dosage of magnesium and it gave me diarrhea. Any suggestions? I couldn’t go anywhere fo fear of an episode.

I took half the recommended dosage of magnesium and it gave me diarrhea. Any su...

Nanny01

•2 years ago

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Angiogram vs Angioplasty

I have had 6 stents and triple bypass. Each time I had a stent put in, they started out as angiogram and became angioplasty, each time they went in they put in...

I have had 6 stents and triple bypass. Each time I had a stent put in, they star...

SirSam

•2 years ago

1 Reply

6 Myths about Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) often leading to an AF-related stroke. Do you know the truth from the myths...

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) o...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Not great news today

The end of October I had a cardioversion that failed in less than a month. I met with my cardiologist two weeks ago and he confirmed what I thought that it...

The end of October I had a cardioversion that failed in less than a month. I me...

DawnTX

•2 years ago

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Afib breathlessness

Firstly, sorry, I don`t know how to add to an old post so started this. To try and keep it short I had a cardioversion for Afib which worked for a few weeks....

Firstly, sorry, I don`t know how to add to an old post so started this. To try ...

gentryman

•2 years ago

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Darn IT

Popped over Accident and Emergency All I need, don't need VT in my life!

Quest4NSR

•2 years ago

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The appointment that never was

I didnt post until now until I had stopped spitting feathers and swearing.After a long wait and lots of phone calls etc I was told I finally had a phone appt...

I didnt post until now until I had stopped spitting feathers and swearing.After ...

wilsond

•2 years ago

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AF Initial symptoms but tests unhelpful

hi everyone, I’m new to the group and feeling like I’m going mad so any advice greatly appreciated. I have felt racing heartbeat, momentarily, for a few...

hi everyone, I’m new to the group and feeling like I’m going mad so any advice...

Fellini

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Cardio version aftermath

I had my 1st cardio version yesterday, and it was successful: went right back into sinus rhythm after being in AFib for 3 weeks straight--now on...

I had my 1st cardio version yesterday, and it was successful: went right back i...

Arnold6694

•2 years ago

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Third ablation.

For those on the forum who are afraid of having an ablation or worry about the aftermath, this is just a quicky to note my experience on Monday. After a very...

For those on the forum who are afraid of having an ablation or worry about the a...

Snowgirl65

•2 years ago

35 Replies

update on hatten28

good morning all, here’s a short update on my progress with aortic stenosis plus A F Taking my blood pressure three times a day and to send a copy to the...

good morning all, here’s a short update on my progress with aortic stenosis plus...

Hatten28

•2 years ago

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implantable loop recorder

Hello, My cardiologist has advised I have an implantable loop recorder as it has been picked up on a previous holter monitor that my heart randomly went a bit...

Hello, My cardiologist has advised I have an implantable loop recorder as it ha...

Aries17

•2 years ago

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Premature atrial contractions (PAC) and Premature ventricular contractions (PVC). Same triggers as Afib?

Just curious what causes PAC's and PVC's to vary so widely. Last night over an 8 hour period I had 2,608 PAC's and 1,237 PVC's, which was much higher then...

Just curious what causes PAC's and PVC's to vary so widely. Last night over an...

OzRob

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Should I give up taking Amiodarone

I had a cardioversion last May and was delighted that it worked first time. I took 100mg Amiodarone daily until November when I slipped into AFib again. I did...

I had a cardioversion last May and was delighted that it worked first time. I to...

JackyMac

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Eliquis and CBD gummy’s

I am taking 5 mg of Eliquis two times a day. I started taking 20 mg of CBD Gummies which has helped my mood and pain immensely. I did some research and read...

I am taking 5 mg of Eliquis two times a day. I started taking 20 mg of CBD Gumm...

Debjimmay

•2 years ago

47 Replies

Stopping Bisoprolol and anxiety attacks

Has anyone found that they suffer from anxiety attacks after stopping Bisoprolol?I was taking Bisoprolol 1.25 each day for over a year. I stopped a month...

Has anyone found that they suffer from anxiety attacks after stopping Bisoprol...

Summerlily

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Afib and sleep apnea

Has anyone with Afib used the Inspire implanted device for sleep apnea? I was wondering if an electrical device in the body would set off afib episodes?

Has anyone with Afib used the Inspire implanted device for sleep apnea? I was wo...

Stressbaker

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Magnesium Taurate Dose

Hi As a former patient of Sanjay Gupta I take the recommended daily Magnesium Taurate tablet (Cardiovascular Research 125mgs per tablet) for AF and...

Hi As a former patient of Sanjay Gupta I take the recommended daily Magnesium T...

5195

•2 years ago

12 Replies

PVCs Should I worry?

My Kardia is picking up fairly frequent PVCs and Dr Google has informed me that frequent PVCs can lead to sudden cardiac death. Great! Now I'm really worried....

My Kardia is picking up fairly frequent PVCs and Dr Google has informed me that ...

Spangle14

•2 years ago

36 Replies

stairs and AF

hi everyone, I am moving to be close to my daughter. The house has steep stairs. When I was there yesterday it knocked me up when I walked up them. Does this...

hi everyone, I am moving to be close to my daughter. The house has steep stairs....

Gillybean123

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Kardia Clinician Review

Think carefully before yo spend £9.99 - it is nothing like as detailed as the old style review and told me nothing more than what was on the app - they put it...

Think carefully before yo spend £9.99 - it is nothing like as detailed as the ol...

dmac4646

•2 years ago

42 Replies

Never ending atrial flutter/afib

Hi sorry me again. My husband is back in afib/flutter and he is now being loaded with amiodarone for yet another cardioversion. He is permanently breathless...

Hi sorry me again. My husband is back in afib/flutter and he is now being loaded...

Debfro34

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Ablations

I wrote few days ago about my ablation experiences. I cannot find my post ? Louise

I wrote few days ago about my ablation experiences. I cannot find my post ? L...

Luludean

•2 years ago

3 Replies

IBS and Rivaroxaban

For any other IBS patients who've been prescribed Rivaroxaban. My IBS became more severe than ever after being prescribed various meds for AF. All the standard...

For any other IBS patients who've been prescribed Rivaroxaban. My IBS became mor...

JK5AEO

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Pace Maker

Hi everyone I don't post much, but read posts on a regular basis. I'm in permanent af ,have been for about two and a half years. Currently suffering with...

Hi everyone I don't post much, but read posts on a regular basis. I'm in perman...

TommoHFC

•2 years ago

6 Replies

More shocking news

Latest diagnosis. After been diagnosed with A fib after an emergency visit to hospital 6 weeks ago I was put on beta blockers and blood anticoagulant. After...

Latest diagnosis. After been diagnosed with A fib after an emergency visit to ho...

Poorlizzie

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for December 2022

Hybrid Ablation

Intubation whilst awake.

Recovering from ablation

Pacemaker

magnesium taureate

Angiogram vs Angioplasty

6 Myths about Atrial Fibrillation

Not great news today

Afib breathlessness

Darn IT

The appointment that never was

AF Initial symptoms but tests unhelpful

Cardio version aftermath

Third ablation.

update on hatten28

implantable loop recorder

Premature atrial contractions (PAC) and Premature ventricular contractions (PVC). Same triggers as Afib?

Should I give up taking Amiodarone

Eliquis and CBD gummy’s

Stopping Bisoprolol and anxiety attacks

Afib and sleep apnea

Magnesium Taurate Dose

PVCs Should I worry?

stairs and AF

Kardia Clinician Review

Never ending atrial flutter/afib

Ablations

IBS and Rivaroxaban

Pace Maker

More shocking news

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