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2nd ablation good for a month (ecg help)

I had my second rf ablation did all 4 pulmonary veins this time and was good until month in had weird double beats and this am af. It then changed idk if it’s...

I had my second rf ablation did all 4 pulmonary veins this time and was good unt...

Afib_girl

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Generic apixaban

Following on from previous posts regarding the cost cutting measures of replacing apixaban with edoxaban.I have just picked up my repeat prescription and have...

Following on from previous posts regarding the cost cutting measures of replacin...

Cat04

•1 year ago

18 Replies

CQ10 versus Brazil nuts.

Hi all. There have been a few threads regarding the benefit of taking CQ10, especially if you are on a statin. I took CQ10 for around twelve months but...

Hi all. There have been a few threads regarding the benefit of taking CQ10, e...

Eddie49

•1 year ago

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where I’m at and what docs suggest

hello all I have occasional episodes of AFib up to 5 days a couple of times a year but have been having more shorter episodes for a few seconds or minutes at...

hello all I have occasional episodes of AFib up to 5 days a couple of times a y...

FiveMilesSouth

•1 year ago

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I often wonder how much simple actions are under rated and by how many in our highly accessible procedure/drug world.

Are you doing some basics to strengthen your heart beat (check with your medic first)? Eg. Daily brisk walks for 1 mile+ Light weight training with...

Are you doing some basics to strengthen your heart beat (check with your medic f...

secondtry

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Welcome to the AF Association West Yorkshire Patient & Caregivers Symposium Event!

This FREE morning in-person event will offer patients and caregivers the opportunity to hear from leading Atrial Fibrillation (AF) healthcare professionals...

This FREE morning in-person event will offer patients and caregivers the opportu...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

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Ablation was a bust

The EP study today found the source of my tachycardia. That was a success. But ablating it would have damaged my phrenic nerve. That was a fail. The ablation...

The EP study today found the source of my tachycardia. That was a success. But a...

lovetogarden

•1 year ago

51 Replies

WHOOPS

I just spoke with my doctors nurse and it shows you can always learn new things and you can also mess things up. Lol. I hadn’t mentioned much about being a...

I just spoke with my doctors nurse and it shows you can always learn new things...

DawnTX

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Tanta Anna Updatw

I’m hoping you remember my past posts I’ve been on a series of meditation trials - is what I’ll call them After my four ablations last one from the highly...

I’m hoping you remember my past posts I’ve been on a series of meditation tria...

Tantaanna

•1 year ago

10 Replies

24 Hour ECG Monitor Results - Advice Please

Good afternoon fellow afibers, I've just gained online access to my medical records and finally got to see the results of a 24 hour ECG monitor done in July...

Good afternoon fellow afibers, I've just gained online access to my medical rec...

1290Duke

•1 year ago

25 Replies

NSAIDs

Hello All! I am writing to ask about the received wisdom of NSAIDs in this group... I have wicked foot and Achilles problems and it is possible an NSAID...

Hello All! I am writing to ask about the received wisdom of NSAIDs in this grou...

Cabot

•1 year ago

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The circle of life continues

Just watched Mrs Blackbird collectng moss, leaves and twigs for her nest along the edge of my hedgerow. Spring is close.

Just watched Mrs Blackbird collectng moss, leaves and twigs for her nest along t...

BobD

Volunteer•1 year ago

48 Replies

Escitalopram triggering AFib?

I have just been prescribed Escitalopram for depression and anxiety. But I have read that it can trigger increased heart rate and/or AFib. Has anyone heard...

I have just been prescribed Escitalopram for depression and anxiety. But I have ...

OscarN

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Atrial Tachycardia ablation coming up

I’m going in once again for another ablation. The 3rd one finally finished off the afib. But they couldn’t trigger the atrial tachycardia. Since it’s become...

I’m going in once again for another ablation. The 3rd one finally finished off t...

lovetogarden

•1 year ago

34 Replies

Sotalol

my name Andrea and I use Sotalol for 5 years and I love it!

Alandrea

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Third ablation, beta blocker change or something else?

Afternoon all, Looking for a bit of advice, I had my first ablation which was a 5 hour operation Feb 7th 2019! Had to shock me 6 times as well as do the...

Afternoon all, Looking for a bit of advice, I had my first ablation which was a...

kitenski

•1 year ago

6 Replies

17 days post ablation.Feel as if I have chest infection or holding fluid.

I know it is early days but I have had intense aches/pains at left of back , probably around the area the heart is in.Do you think this just the heart...

I know it is early days but I have had intense aches/pains at left of back , pro...

kkatz

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Betablockers from one to another

some people tolerate bishoprop and sotalol well . That was not the case for me , my blood pressure was low and in particular my rate dropped to 40. I have...

some people tolerate bishoprop and sotalol well . That was not the case for me ,...

bmurph

•1 year ago

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pace and ablat

Scheduled in a few weeks for P&A at Cleveland Clinic. Out of options for AF. 7 cardioversions, 1 ablation, all the meds, last being Amiodarvone which is a...

Scheduled in a few weeks for P&A at Cleveland Clinic. Out of options for AF. 7...

Prettyorchid

•1 year ago

42 Replies

Thankyou - re: lidocaine and bisoprolol.

I just wanted to thank you all for your thoughts and advice on an alternative to local anaesthetic Lidocaine for a non dental minor surgery. It seems that...

I just wanted to thank you all for your thoughts and advice on an alternative to...

Teresa156

•1 year ago

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Long Covid with AF.

I have just been diagnosed with Long Covid and I just wondered has anyone else out there had it and how long does it last for? I am 64yrs old have AF, CKD and...

I have just been diagnosed with Long Covid and I just wondered has anyone else o...

Bowcat

•1 year ago

74 Replies

Swollen legs , ankles

Hi everybody. I ad my 2nd ablation 4th June last year and I'm still in normal rhythm I'm still feeling tired most of the time but the thing worrying me a...

Hi everybody. I ad my 2nd ablation 4th June last year and I'm still in normal r...

Steveh6874

•1 year ago

11 Replies

apixaban alternative

my local Gp pharmacist rang me up and said everyone in the Leeds Health Authority was being changed from Apixaban to another anti coagulant which you only...

my local Gp pharmacist rang me up and said everyone in the Leeds Health Authorit...

Janey1955

•1 year ago

17 Replies

thank you

hello all, I just wanted to thank everyone for you’re replies on Diltiazem. It’s very helpful to read everyone’s different response to it. I’m alway...

hello all, I just wanted to thank everyone for you’re replies on Diltiazem. It’s...

Electricblue1

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Ablation Cardiologist London?

Hi all, I have been told I should have an ablation asap. Likely within three or so weeks. I have had Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter. If anyone is...

Hi all, I have been told I should have an ablation asap. Likely within three...

Jacquisp

•1 year ago

32 Replies

Local Anaesthetic with bisoprolol - for non dental surgical procedures.

Hi All, I’m due to have a gynaecological out-patient procedure in the next few weeks, which will involve the need for a local anaesthetic. It can’t be carried...

Hi All, I’m due to have a gynaecological out-patient procedure in the next few ...

Teresa156

•1 year ago

53 Replies

Re Bisoprolol to Solatol

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply to my query about changing from Bisoprolol to Sotalol. I have spent a long time worrying about it as it’s...

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply to my query about changing fr...

Tellingfibs

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Have you applied to participate in the 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

•1 year ago

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Birmingham Heart Rhythm Group query

Hi All - I have an Urgent referral to Cardiology in from 15 Feb but now being told this could be 3 months before I get an appointment - I’ve looked up...

Hi All - I have an Urgent referral to Cardiology in from 15 Feb but now being t...

MWIC

•1 year ago

17 Replies

An opportunity to help and take part in a new study ?

Would you like to take part in a new study? The AFFIRMO project is a collation of several sub-projects and open to all candidates with the following...

Would you like to take part in a new study? The AFFIRMO project is a collation ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2023

2nd ablation good for a month (ecg help)

Generic apixaban

CQ10 versus Brazil nuts.

where I’m at and what docs suggest

I often wonder how much simple actions are under rated and by how many in our highly accessible procedure/drug world.

Welcome to the AF Association West Yorkshire Patient & Caregivers Symposium Event!

Ablation was a bust

WHOOPS

Tanta Anna Updatw

24 Hour ECG Monitor Results - Advice Please

NSAIDs

The circle of life continues

Escitalopram triggering AFib?

Atrial Tachycardia ablation coming up

Sotalol

Third ablation, beta blocker change or something else?

17 days post ablation.Feel as if I have chest infection or holding fluid.

Betablockers from one to another

pace and ablat

Thankyou - re: lidocaine and bisoprolol.

Long Covid with AF.

Swollen legs , ankles

apixaban alternative

thank you

Ablation Cardiologist London?

Local Anaesthetic with bisoprolol - for non dental surgical procedures.

Re Bisoprolol to Solatol

Have you applied to participate in the Tai Chi \ Qigong Study?

Birmingham Heart Rhythm Group query

An opportunity to help and take part in a new study ?

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