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why a stress test?

Been a while cause all has been “quiet.” I have been taking Flecainide 50 twice a day, Eliquis 5 twice a day, metoprolol 15 in am and 12.5 in evening. It’s...

Been a while cause all has been “quiet.” I have been taking Flecainide 50 twice ...

Cos56

•2 years ago

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Migraine-AFib-anxiety vicious circle

I'm sad to see so many people suffering from chronic health conditions on these forums but amazed at how well people seem to be coping at the moment. I’ve been...

I'm sad to see so many people suffering from chronic health conditions on these ...

Fellini

•2 years ago

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mitral and triscupid leaking valves (regurgitation) and PFO or PHO hole in the heart between left and right atrium

hello everyone I would really like your thoughts on the above. I had an echocardiogram in December and a letter came through to say I had regurgitation and...

hello everyone I would really like your thoughts on the above. I had an echoca...

Tapanac

•2 years ago

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head pain and afib

hi all, dreaded afib back again. Rate is slowed but still irregular. Been 4 weeks now and normally I hardly notice it but this time I’m getting stabbing...

hi all, dreaded afib back again. Rate is slowed but still irregular. Been 4 week...

swansong75

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Why Do We Need Magnesium

This talk by consultant cardiologist Sanjay Gupta explains, in a clear way, why we need magnesium: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=970114243166685 Jean

This talk by consultant cardiologist Sanjay Gupta explains, in a clear way, why ...

jeanjeannie50

•2 years ago

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Somewhat Fed Up at 4:45am

Still plagued by illness 7 weeks post ablation - the heart is holding NSR (few niggles due to current state I’m in) so still not been able to enjoy the new...

Still plagued by illness 7 weeks post ablation - the heart is holding NSR (few n...

Afibflipper

•2 years ago

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Pace and ablate

I have had AF for over 20 years. Have taken sotalol, for a few years, then metoprolol and Flecainide up to now in decreasing doses as over the last few years...

I have had AF for over 20 years. Have taken sotalol, for a few years, then met...

ornithological

•2 years ago

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So interesting feelings..

So now that I am on sotalol, I am ecstatic to say I haven't any ectopics, nor any arrhythmias since starting it. A tiny bit of dizziness soon after the first...

So now that I am on sotalol, I am ecstatic to say I haven't any ectopics, nor an...

ChasMartin

•2 years ago

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Ectopics

I have this all the time especially after evening meal. Tried having small plateful but still happens. Last about half an or so. I do alway think I'm going to...

I have this all the time especially after evening meal. Tried having small plate...

ruskin10

•2 years ago

4 Replies

magnesium citrate

I wondered which brand do you recommend there are so Many and prices are so different. thank you. For Afib Britta

I wondered which brand do you recommend there are so Many and prices are so diff...

Gertsen

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Sleeping aid with Afib.

Just curious to see what you folks that have problems going to sleep have been prescribed to help and not affect your Afib. I've tried, Benadryl, valarian,...

Just curious to see what you folks that have problems going to sleep have been p...

riffjack846

•2 years ago

24 Replies

post ablation update

Well I saw my EP this morning as I am now 8 weeks post ablation and wasn’t looking forward to the meeting as I have just come out of 10 days of being in...

Well I saw my EP this morning as I am now 8 weeks post ablation and wasn’t looki...

Bell50

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Dental extraction.

My question is regarding dental extraction. At the end of this month, I am due to have four dental extractions: Two stumps (it’s a long story); the root of a...

My question is regarding dental extraction. At the end of this month, I am due ...

Rosamoyesii

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Stopping anticoagulation for Left gastric artery embolisation (LGAE) for weight loss trial

I have been invited to take part in the EMBIO trial which involves having a gastric artery embolisation procedure which done by catheter and they say is very...

I have been invited to take part in the EMBIO trial which involves having a gas...

Lyndylan

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Leaky valve

After being diagnosed with afib in December 22 I have now had echocardiogram results which say I have heart regurgitation, and leaky heart valve.Does anyone...

After being diagnosed with afib in December 22 I have now had echocardiogram res...

TheGrinch2

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Sulforaphane

Anyone take this as a supplement?

pd63

•2 years ago

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Poor circulation day after excercise.Is it common

On hols & did very little excercise until yesterday as not coping well with the inclines.Did a couple of games of bowls yesterday & felt quite fuzzy all...

On hols & did very little excercise until yesterday as not coping well with the ...

kkatz

•2 years ago

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Driving

has anyone had a problem getting motoring insurance following a stroke when they have been given the authority by their consultant as there is no evidence of...

has anyone had a problem getting motoring insurance following a stroke when they...

Lizdoglover

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Saw this yesterday.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/atrial-fibrillation-afib-catheter-ablation-surgery-vs-meds-drugs

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/atrial-fibrillation-afib-catheter-abla...

mrdarcy1

•2 years ago

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Afib and CAD double trouble and their vicious cycle

CAD (coronary artery disease) is a subset of a process disease called atherosclerosis, plaques of mainly fat build up inside arteries leading to intraluminal...

CAD (coronary artery disease) is a subset of a process disease called atheroscle...

SeanJax

•2 years ago

4 Replies

AF and Gastritis

Hi there, probably just looking for some reassurance here.My AF has seemed to stabilise other than a few ectopic beats over the last few months. I had a very...

Hi there, probably just looking for some reassurance here.My AF has seemed to st...

wwatson280283

•2 years ago

46 Replies

if AF is an electrical heart issue how can food and other things set it off?

I am so down at the moment I started with P- AF in 2021 and slowly the episodes have become more I managed 45 days longest for a long time usually 21 days...

I am so down at the moment I started with P- AF in 2021 and slowly the episodes ...

Lilylui

•2 years ago

50 Replies

What Sets it Off?

Being a compulsive note-taker I have collected a fair amount of information about Atrial Fibrillation attacks over the last twenty years and the circumstances...

Being a compulsive note-taker I have collected a fair amount of information abou...

MacGrumphy

•2 years ago

15 Replies

When is best time to take Rivaroxaban?

Following the recent discussions regarding Rivaroxaban. I have a question please. I have been taking 20mg daily for about 8 months with a quite...

Following the recent discussions regarding Rivaroxaban. I have a question ple...

Rhythmking

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Rivaroxaban needs fat in diet, true or false?

Many recent postings have mentioned the desirability of taking this with food containing fat. However looking at the literature available to me I can find no...

Many recent postings have mentioned the desirability of taking this with food co...

Arthursullivan

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Benadryl and afib

Hello everyone, just want to clear something up in case there were any with doubts. Just got back from the ER at local VA Hospital due to a blood pressure of...

Hello everyone, just want to clear something up in case there were any with doub...

kocoach

•2 years ago

13 Replies

recurring problem to ablate or not

a couple of months ago i wrote asking for advice should itake up offer of ablation if it was made near to my travel to australia. for christmas. had lots of...

a couple of months ago i wrote asking for advice should itake up offer of ablat...

foxglove1

•2 years ago

29 Replies

I am unable to eat a meal with getting what I believe to be terrible ectopic beats

Dear all I need some advice. I did have paf and had a cryo ablation 30 months ago. Until 2 weeks ago no problem. Two weeks ago I started having about an...

Dear all I need some advice. I did have paf and had a cryo ablation 30 months ...

7164

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Rivaroxavan

I've been reading some posts on here that question the effectiveness of Rivaroxaban and or its potential side effects. I've been taking it for about 5 years...

I've been reading some posts on here that question the effectiveness of Rivaroxa...

DIB69

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2023

why a stress test?

Migraine-AFib-anxiety vicious circle

mitral and triscupid leaking valves (regurgitation) and PFO or PHO hole in the heart between left and right atrium

head pain and afib

Why Do We Need Magnesium

Somewhat Fed Up at 4:45am

Pace and ablate

So interesting feelings..

Ectopics

magnesium citrate

Sleeping aid with Afib.

post ablation update

Dental extraction.

Stopping anticoagulation for Left gastric artery embolisation (LGAE) for weight loss trial

Leaky valve

Sulforaphane

Poor circulation day after excercise.Is it common

Driving

Saw this yesterday.

Afib and CAD double trouble and their vicious cycle

AF and Gastritis

if AF is an electrical heart issue how can food and other things set it off?

What Sets it Off?

When is best time to take Rivaroxaban?

Rivaroxaban needs fat in diet, true or false?

Benadryl and afib

recurring problem to ablate or not

More problems with PVCs.

I am unable to eat a meal with getting what I believe to be terrible ectopic beats

Rivaroxavan

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