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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Small steps on the journey back to NSR

OK, I'm probably going to sound hopelessly optimistic here, but yesterday evening I met my EP Cardiologist who was giving a talk and update on AF and it...

OK, I'm probably going to sound hopelessly optimistic here, but yesterday evenin...

Rainfern

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Flecainide v Bisoprolol?

I was diagnosed with AF 18 months ago and put on daily Bisoprolol in April last year. Unfortunately though it reduced my episodes it also made me tired and...

I was diagnosed with AF 18 months ago and put on daily Bisoprolol in April last ...

Sunnyday2022

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Ct scan or MRI for AF.

I have an appointment with mt cardiologist tomorrow. I was offered a CT scan at my last appointment, however I asked to have MRI. I have concerns about...

I have an appointment with mt cardiologist tomorrow. I was offered a CT scan at ...

samuela5

•2 years ago

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Home BP monitor for permanent AF

Can anyone recommend a home BP monitor that works with permanent AF? I bought an Omron one that says it ‘detects’ AF but it doesn’t give a BP reading, just an...

Can anyone recommend a home BP monitor that works with permanent AF? I bought a...

xdbx

•2 years ago

14 Replies

A suggestion, especially for new members……..

This is purely a personal suggestion, but if you see a post from someone you don’t think you have seen before, check their profile by clicking on their name....

This is purely a personal suggestion, but if you see a post from someone you don...

Hidden

•2 years ago

18 Replies

AFIB and CBD use????

I am 57 and in relatively good shape. I have serious restless leg syndrome and on January 2nd started taking a full spectrum CBD gummy at night for sleep...

I am 57 and in relatively good shape. I have serious restless leg syndrome and ...

Michaelwmd

•2 years ago

19 Replies

practical advice please

Hi guys, I had an episode of AF two and a half years ago and then nothing until New Year’s Day . Been handling a very stressful situation with some property...

Hi guys, I had an episode of AF two and a half years ago and then nothing until ...

Peony4575

•2 years ago

58 Replies

Heart rate with PAF

Hello, just reaching out to see if anyone knows why my Fitbit shows my daily resting HR is 53 bpm but when nurse took my BP it showed my HR as 43? I have PAF...

Hello, just reaching out to see if anyone knows why my Fitbit shows my daily res...

intheweeds

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Flecainide experience

Other members experiences of being on Flecainide - I have been put on 50mg twice a day and for the first 2-3 weeks I was OK but was in permanent Arrhythmia and...

Other members experiences of being on Flecainide - I have been put on 50mg twice...

FedupwithAF71

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Preparing Q's on Flecainide for cardiologist check-up this month, can you help?

So appealing to any long term Flecainide users and those that have weaned off or tried to reduce it. Can you please 🙏 give me your experience, so that I can...

So appealing to any long term Flecainide users and those that have weaned off or...

secondtry

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Prescribed Amlodipine

I have recently been prescribed Amlodipine for high blood pressure , I was told to take it for a month & then make another appointment to see the doctor. I...

I have recently been prescribed Amlodipine for high blood pressure , I was told ...

sugaredalmonds

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Food and AF

Had an 'interesting' experience yesterday. Guess it was something to do with the vagus nerve! When I had bad AF [pre ablation], I would get strong ectopics etc...

Had an 'interesting' experience yesterday. Guess it was something to do with the...

Lizty

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Does AF continue to progress silently when using drugs to successfully stop AF episodes?

I was of the belief that if my low burden Vagal AF could be controlled without drugs, by using techniques to stimulate the vagal nerve then I would not need to...

I was of the belief that if my low burden Vagal AF could be controlled without d...

OzRob

•2 years ago

55 Replies

AF & hiatus hernia

After being diagnosed with AF April this year I had several scans. It was discovered I have a suspected bicuspid aortic valve with mild stenosis. I would never...

After being diagnosed with AF April this year I had several scans. It was discov...

Jonco

•2 years ago

7 Replies

update on hatten28

at last saw a cardiologist today and after some consultation and noting the results of the echocardiogram and cat scan, she explained that the aortic stenosis...

at last saw a cardiologist today and after some consultation and noting the resu...

Hatten28

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Mum 88 and Carbocisteine

The doctor gave Mum this liquid today to help the mucus in her chest to be less sticky, she said she feels like she might vomit and I know that, that is a...

The doctor gave Mum this liquid today to help the mucus in her chest to be less ...

Rowan52

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Post first ablation and second needed

Dear group , I had a private ablation recently under professor Gupta in Liverpool . The procedure was smooth , my first experience of GA which was magic . I...

Dear group , I had a private ablation recently under professor Gupta in Liverp...

Chesterghost

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Long haul flight,

New here ! I have been worrying about doing an all night long haul flight. I used to fly regularly for business & flew in business class with a bed, this was...

New here ! I have been worrying about doing an all night long haul flight. I use...

Gre-ta

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Blood thinners...

Hi everyone, I've made comment a good few times over the years, I have PAF about 3/4 times a year and always at night when having eaten too late in the day...

Hi everyone, I've made comment a good few times over the years, I have PAF abou...

Chris1945

•2 years ago

53 Replies

thank goodness

how fantastic this forum is knowing people understand what the hell your going through with AF . It is a mongrel condition but u can’t tell you how you all...

how fantastic this forum is knowing people understand what the hell your going t...

Linesteps

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Stay on current meds or switch to Sotalol?

Following my second ablation I have been told that my PAF has non pulmonary triggers. Whilst they seem happy to try a third ablation where I think they will...

Following my second ablation I have been told that my PAF has non pulmonary trig...

Kingfisher44

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Live with AF or try to revert

Hi New to this site Diagnosed with AF end of Nov . Went into AF week before Xmas, Went to cardiology clinic Jan 3rd still in AF ,17 days. Was told I could try...

Hi New to this site Diagnosed with AF end of Nov . Went into AF week before Xmas...

Evast

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Big thank you and things that help

There's a few things that have really helped me get on with life regardless of worry about AF and its symptoms. First it has to be this forum which has taught...

There's a few things that have really helped me get on with life regardless of w...

Rainfern

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Almost 10 years on this Forum - and only a little wiser

This morning I have been reflecting - what a LOT has happened in those 10 years. Looking at the 286 posts I have written this morning - there doesn’t seem...

This morning I have been reflecting - what a LOT has happened in those 10 years....

CDreamer

•2 years ago

56 Replies

Xatral, an alpha blocker does it elevate heart rate?

am in permanent Af and take 190 mg Dilzem per day. Heart rate is controlled and hovers around sixties. My urologist prescribed Xartal an alpha blocker to...

am in permanent Af and take 190 mg Dilzem per day. Heart rate is controlled and ...

Malhouse

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Ablation efficacy

my sister had 4 ablations. None helped. In fact made it worse. My cardio keeps pushing me to have one. My GP (regular doc) knows of no one who has had one that...

my sister had 4 ablations. None helped. In fact made it worse. My cardio keeps p...

Anonymouskd

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Brilliant

https://youtu.be/9SEQ9sP5eg8

Quest4NSR

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Afib - anxiety and panic attacks

Hi HU community. We afibbers all know that afib and anxiety/panic attacks go hand in hand. They seem to be joined at the hip. The following link gives some...

Hi HU community. We afibbers all know that afib and anxiety/panic attacks go ha...

Paulbounce

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Eliquis and gout

what will relieve gout attack safely

FrostedNutts

•2 years ago

8 Replies

travel

I am going on a well deserved retirement holiday to Barbados , I have managed to manage my paroxysmal af quite well by nearly becoming an Angel !! 😂 no...

I am going on a well deserved retirement holiday to Barbados , I have managed to...

Linesteps

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2023

Small steps on the journey back to NSR

Flecainide v Bisoprolol?

Ct scan or MRI for AF.

Home BP monitor for permanent AF

A suggestion, especially for new members……..

AFIB and CBD use????

practical advice please

Heart rate with PAF

Flecainide experience

Preparing Q's on Flecainide for cardiologist check-up this month, can you help?

Prescribed Amlodipine

Food and AF

Does AF continue to progress silently when using drugs to successfully stop AF episodes?

AF & hiatus hernia

update on hatten28

Mum 88 and Carbocisteine

Post first ablation and second needed

Long haul flight,

Blood thinners...

thank goodness

Stay on current meds or switch to Sotalol?

Live with AF or try to revert

Big thank you and things that help

Almost 10 years on this Forum - and only a little wiser

Xatral, an alpha blocker does it elevate heart rate?

Ablation efficacy

Brilliant

Afib - anxiety and panic attacks

Eliquis and gout

travel

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