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consultation

I have an appointment with the cardiologist for consultation regarding m AF what can I expect from the appointment? Worried

I have an appointment with the cardiologist for consultation regarding m AF wh...

Lumps

•2 years ago

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omega 3 supplement

Good morning everyone. I saw my cardiologist yesterday as I’m having a new knee next week and for my own peace of mind had an echocardiogram which shows my...

Good morning everyone. I saw my cardiologist yesterday as I’m having a new knee...

Lakky12

•2 years ago

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Q10 Supplement

My chiropractor suggested I might benefit from taking a supplement called Q10 gold. The research I did was quite interesting done by Pharma Nord, seems their...

My chiropractor suggested I might benefit from taking a supplement called Q10 go...

Florence-Nightingale

•2 years ago

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Swelling after pacemaker fitted

I had pacemaker fitted on 1st February. Today, 3 days after, I have swollen left wrist & hand. Did anyone else have this? Tia

I had pacemaker fitted on 1st February. Today, 3 days after, I have swollen left...

ellie58

•2 years ago

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What Next??!

Having dealt with the ups and downs with my heart issues and the anxiety re my recent angiogram I thought I was in for a period of relative calm and normality...

Having dealt with the ups and downs with my heart issues and the anxiety re my r...

Daisyblu

•2 years ago

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A-fib after 1 ablation… still experiencing A-fib. Does anyone suggest a second ablation or just wait? Ablation was Sept.22,2022

Things to expect after a catheter ablation? Do you think a 2nd ablation shows more success? I’d like general information from actual ablation cases.

Things to expect after a catheter ablation? Do you think a 2nd ablation shows m...

PBCRB

•2 years ago

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Dronaderone

After my second (failed) ablation last July I was put on Dronaderone, along with Edoxaban, My AF although changed continues and is almost constant. A couple of...

After my second (failed) ablation last July I was put on Dronaderone, along with...

Kernowafibber

•2 years ago

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Flecainide

Hi, A common side effect for Flecainide is light headedness. Probably a daft question but based upon your experience, how long should it last? I've been...

Hi, A common side effect for Flecainide is light headedness. Probably a daft q...

Hanibal

•2 years ago

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Timing of medication when abroad

In just over a week’s time I shall be going to New Zealand for six weeks and I’m wondering how to manage my medication as the time difference when I’m there is...

In just over a week’s time I shall be going to New Zealand for six weeks and I’m...

Botolph

•2 years ago

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long term outlook on arrhythmias

I know most of you have AF, whereas I have atrial flutter/SVT/atrial tachycardia. I had an ablation for flutter in October 2020 and am now 55. I enjoyed 3...

I know most of you have AF, whereas I have atrial flutter/SVT/atrial tachycardia...

Easternmost

•2 years ago

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Tachycardia episodes

Good morning all! Trying to work out what is going on - three episodes of tachycardia with medical involvement over last two years, all different. I have a...

Good morning all! Trying to work out what is going on - three episodes of tachyc...

Hephzibar

•2 years ago

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Cardioversion

Hi everyone, I have gone from paroxysmal AF ( once a month) to permanent AF since the beginning of December. My EP has referred me for cardioversion which...

Hi everyone, I have gone from paroxysmal AF ( once a month) to permanent AF si...

DECILYN

•2 years ago

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cancelled again

well that will teach me to be organised, packed a bag yesterday for my trip to Sheffield for my convergent hybrid mini maze. Only to get a call this morning...

well that will teach me to be organised, packed a bag yesterday for my trip to S...

4chickens

•2 years ago

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Sotalol taking with or without food

In the drug literature, it says "take it with or without food, but be consistent". I've found this difficult. Sometimes I end up taking it with food,...

In the drug literature, it says "take it with or without food, but be consistent...

ChasMartin

•2 years ago

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High Cholesterol and Statins

Hi there, I am an AFibber since 2016. I have recently had a number of cholesterol blood tests taken and unfortunately even after changing diet etc the number...

Hi there, I am an AFibber since 2016. I have recently had a number of cholestero...

wwatson280283

•2 years ago

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Tai Chi \ Qigong Study

We have been approached by the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science to recruit candidates to join a study aimed at developing a suitable set of Tai Chi...

We have been approached by the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science to re...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Pulse in the 30s should I be concerned?

When I have an AF episode I take at least a day to recover and my pulse is in the 30s. So far today I have to it up to 39, that is with a walk and eating...

When I have an AF episode I take at least a day to recover and my pulse is in th...

Kendalghost

•2 years ago

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Are you a Health Care Professional?

Do you live in the UK? We would like to invite you to participate in a research study: AFFIRMO (Atrial Fibrillation Integrated Approach in Frail, Multimorbid,...

Do you live in the UK? We would like to invite you to participate in a research...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Do you have AF or are a caregiver of someone with AF?

Are you a Caregiver of someone with Atrial Fibrillation? Do you have Atrial Fibrillation? Do you live in the UK? We would like to invite you to participate...

Are you a Caregiver of someone with Atrial Fibrillation? Do you have Atrial Fib...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Cardioversion

I recently had a Cardioversion for persistent AF. This worked immediately but very quickly reverted. I have never been aware of the AF, I only get the...

I recently had a Cardioversion for persistent AF. This worked immediately but ve...

Pindarus

•2 years ago

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Just Listen to the Words - So Sad - Does this reflect a lot for some elderly people today

Just been made aware of this song and how apt the words are. What do you think? If you can't stand the song, just read the words below:...

Just been made aware of this song and how apt the words are. What do you think? ...

jeanjeannie50

•2 years ago

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Afib worse after ablation

I know that after ablation one has to be patient till the end of the blanking period of 3 months. But Afib gets Afib anyway, and probably it is better to...

I know that after ablation one has to be patient till the end of the blanking ...

mirtilla

•2 years ago

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breathing issue

been up half the night 230am woke up breathing heavy and a heart beat of 136 Had a good run since Christmas but the problems are still there I took a extra...

been up half the night 230am woke up breathing heavy and a heart beat of 136 H...

NLGA

•2 years ago

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Here we go again!

I had an ablation for atrial flutter in October 2020 and have been episode free until last night, when I was blue-lighted to resus with over 200bpm. Back on...

I had an ablation for atrial flutter in October 2020 and have been episode free ...

Easternmost

•2 years ago

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Do you find an Atkins diet makes your AF worse?

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Low-Carb-Diets-and-Atrial-Fibrillation.aspx I’m pretty sure it does in my case

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Low-Carb-Diets-and-Atrial-Fibrillation.aspx ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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lymph swollen leg.

hi all, I saw the cardio the other day, yearly check up, said hearts stable, but I’ve had a swollen leg above my ankle a few years but it’s defiantly got...

hi all, I saw the cardio the other day, yearly check up, said hearts stable, b...

Morzine

•2 years ago

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Ectopics regularity

hi everyone my first Cardioversion was September for AF then mid December another for A Flutter. I’ve been on 12.5mg Metopropol twice a day since December....

hi everyone my first Cardioversion was September for AF then mid December anothe...

OzJames

•2 years ago

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Ablation outcome

So I haven't been on for a while or updated on the outcome of my ablation that I had at the end of August. I stayed in and out of NSR for about 2 weeks before...

So I haven't been on for a while or updated on the outcome of my ablation that I...

Kennyb1968

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Vitamins

Hi, can anyone recommend the best vitamins to take that don't interfere with Warfarin. I know K is a no-no. I just feel i should be taking something. Thanks.

Hi, can anyone recommend the best vitamins to take that don't interfere with War...

charley1953

•2 years ago

16 Replies

hair loss

has anyone (probably female) noticed any hair loss with edoxaban? I changed to this from warfarin about a year ago and seem to be losing hair from the top of...

has anyone (probably female) noticed any hair loss with edoxaban? I changed to t...

Judeth

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2023

consultation

omega 3 supplement

Q10 Supplement

Swelling after pacemaker fitted

What Next??!

A-fib after 1 ablation… still experiencing A-fib. Does anyone suggest a second ablation or just wait? Ablation was Sept.22,2022

Dronaderone

Flecainide

Timing of medication when abroad

long term outlook on arrhythmias

Tachycardia episodes

Cardioversion

cancelled again

Sotalol taking with or without food

High Cholesterol and Statins

Tai Chi \ Qigong Study

Pulse in the 30s should I be concerned?

Are you a Health Care Professional?

Do you have AF or are a caregiver of someone with AF?

Cardioversion

Just Listen to the Words - So Sad - Does this reflect a lot for some elderly people today

Afib worse after ablation

breathing issue

Here we go again!

Do you find an Atkins diet makes your AF worse?

lymph swollen leg.

Ectopics regularity

Ablation outcome

Vitamins

hair loss

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