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Bisoprolol at night

Hi, just started Bisoprolol 2.5mg in the morning and feel very lethargic during the day, does this get better or should I switch to taking at night?

Hi, just started Bisoprolol 2.5mg in the morning and feel very lethargic during ...

Ajs2023

•1 year ago

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inspired by Paul’s post yesterday!

I have been wondering when to post this update to my August ablation and apparent return of AF after 7 months clear and because my conscience was pricked by...

I have been wondering when to post this update to my August ablation and apparen...

dedeottie

•1 year ago

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Apixaban/gout

I had 10 blood clots round my heart,am now on apixaban for life.also got gout,caused by tablets.hospital gave me cochicine3day supply.after coming out hospital...

I had 10 blood clots round my heart,am now on apixaban for life.also got gout,ca...

gordeno8

•1 year ago

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How I got my diagnosis

Just a bit more about how I was finally diagnosed with paroxysmal AF. I never felt that I’d got back to “normal” after the shingles with increasing fatigue...

Just a bit more about how I was finally diagnosed with paroxysmal AF. I never f...

Vonnegut

•1 year ago

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pace and ablate

hi good people I was due to have pace and ablate before Christmas but I postponed it Super hard decision to make I saw my consultant a few weeks back and...

hi good people I was due to have pace and ablate before Christmas but I postp...

Hardjuice

•1 year ago

56 Replies

Breathing Technic for Afib

Hi HUC. I thought this link might be helpful for forum members. Practising this technic can really help lower your HR and calm you down during an afib......

Hi HUC. I thought this link might be helpful for forum members. Practising this...

Paulbounce

•1 year ago

37 Replies

making progress

hello. Wanted to post some positive news from me. I went into AF in September 2021. Had a cardio version on Nov 21 and have been in SR since. But was very...

hello. Wanted to post some positive news from me. I went into AF in September 20...

LKUK

•1 year ago

34 Replies

should I be concerned

I am currently awaiting an ablation which I know is a long way of but i have recently noticed that my heart beat can switch from 76 to 47 then back up to in...

I am currently awaiting an ablation which I know is a long way of but i have rec...

Lumps

•1 year ago

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update after 5 years

It’s been 5 years since I had my ablation, for super ventricular AF. Please read my past posts I’m posting this update for others to gain confidence if...

It’s been 5 years since I had my ablation, for super ventricular AF. Please rea...

Donkster

•1 year ago

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An Update to Tokyo Update

It's 5 months today since my mini-maze with Dr Ohtsuka in Tokyo. Yippee !!! 🎂 I will save the song and dance for the 6 month milestone, save to say that I am...

It's 5 months today since my mini-maze with Dr Ohtsuka in Tokyo. Yippee !!! 🎂 ...

saulger

•1 year ago

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what we call things..

When I accuse my son of being a pedant, he says, 'where did I learn that from, Mum?' I am very reassured to discover that I was right to describe the Axiban...

When I accuse my son of being a pedant, he says, 'where did I learn that from, M...

katiefforde

•1 year ago

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Working and AF

Has anyone had to give up work as result of AF? I’ve been off work for over 3 months following failed ablation for PVCs which started after my successful...

Has anyone had to give up work as result of AF? I’ve been off work for over 3 mo...

Bailey2004

•1 year ago

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AF after using nasal decongestant

I’ve known certain triggers for my AF for years - mainly alcohol and stress. But it seems as I get older new ones are creeping in too. My latest episode began...

I’ve known certain triggers for my AF for years - mainly alcohol and stress. But...

Outsidethelines

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Thank you for your reassurance.

Thank you so much for your confirmation that I am right about the difference between blood thinners and anticoagulants. Being a wordy type, I do like to use...

Thank you so much for your confirmation that I am right about the difference bet...

katiefforde

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Lone Paroxysmal AF or Hypothyroid Symptom?

Mindful of PaulBounce's recent plea for more posts to assist viewers newly diagnosed with AF, I thought I should share something of my own experience....

Mindful of PaulBounce's recent plea for more posts to assist viewers newly diagn...

TeaFree

•1 year ago

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Anti coagulants or blood thinners?

A friend has recently been diagnosed with AF and another friend told her one of her drugs was a blood thinner. We were on a zoom call and I chipped in saying...

A friend has recently been diagnosed with AF and another friend told her one of ...

katiefforde

•1 year ago

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hearing heart beat with afib

at the time I was diagnosed I started hearing my heart beat in my ear has any one had this with a fib

at the time I was diagnosed I started hearing my heart beat in my ear has any on...

tj777

•1 year ago

73 Replies

Metformin and A fib

I found this article very interesting. Anyone her had a cardiologist place you on the "diabetic" med Metformin with positive results in A fib? Metformin for...

I found this article very interesting. Anyone her had a cardiologist place you ...

Lenaropes

•1 year ago

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are cardioversions successful

I hadn’t had any episodes of AF since October 2021 until - flying for the first time since covid but had had a 20hr day and it went after sleeping. I’ve...

I hadn’t had any episodes of AF since October 2021 until - flying for the first ...

LaceyLady

•1 year ago

55 Replies

Go for second ablation or Sotalol?

I am 66 and active and 13 months after my first ablation, I got Afib again. Now I need to decide between a second ablation or a more serious anti arrhythmia...

I am 66 and active and 13 months after my first ablation, I got Afib again. Now...

M987

•1 year ago

24 Replies

Update to Can exercise cause an ablation to fail?

Just an update guys.Hope people are interested. Did the excerise class on Wednesday no probs.Hr not over 110 .Felt as if I hadn't done thing until a couple of...

Just an update guys.Hope people are interested. Did the excerise class on Wednes...

kkatz

•1 year ago

25 Replies

So what does bisoprolol do?

Replying to Grinch2 I realised how little I know about the med I've been taking for so long. I went into AF about 8 years ago and have been dutifully taking...

Replying to Grinch2 I realised how little I know about the med I've been taking ...

ruffity

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Candestartan

I was put on Candestartan for blood pressure increased ten days ago ...now getting flutter, anyone else had a problem with this drug.

I was put on Candestartan for blood pressure increased ten days ago ...now getti...

Collywobblys

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Bisoprolol

I was diagnosed with afib December last year and prescribed bisoprolol 2.5 mg.I am waiting to see cardiologist ,but my pulse rate is irregular when resting....

I was diagnosed with afib December last year and prescribed bisoprolol 2.5 mg.I ...

TheGrinch2

•1 year ago

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Tedrick

I started on Aspirin in 2009 at the age of 66 and remained on Aspirin until I had a hip replacement in 2020 when my GP said I needed to move on to Edoxaban...

I started on Aspirin in 2009 at the age of 66 and remained on Aspirin until I ha...

Tedrick

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Anterior hip replacement and Afib

Hi, I was diagnosed with afib just over twelve months ago. I've had an ablation in Dec and nsr since except for one minute. I was intolerant of the beta...

Hi, I was diagnosed with afib just over twelve months ago. I've had an ablation...

MaryCa

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Variations in persistent Afib

My resting heartbeat has remained fairly constant (85 - 90) since I went into persistent Afib around 6 months ago. My symptoms, however, are very variable. I...

My resting heartbeat has remained fairly constant (85 - 90) since I went into pe...

Rainfern

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Amiodarone

Hi all, I’ve been on Amiodarone since February and supposed to only be on it for 3 months due to my age and the side effects. Over the past week, my vision...

Hi all, I’ve been on Amiodarone since February and supposed to only be on it fo...

BeeBee79

•1 year ago

8 Replies

mini-maze surgery

I have struggled with a fib since 2005. I have had four ablations, 18 electrocardioversions, and taken every possible drug to no avail. I have an appointment...

I have struggled with a fib since 2005. I have had four ablations, 18 electrocar...

SusieQ2023

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Holiday insurance

My husband has AF ablation 6years ago went into AF last week back in SR possible cardiodiversion electrocardiogram on the 25th May I have treatable lung...

My husband has AF ablation 6years ago went into AF last week back in SR possib...

marychris

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2023

Bisoprolol at night

inspired by Paul’s post yesterday!

Apixaban/gout

How I got my diagnosis

pace and ablate

Breathing Technic for Afib

making progress

should I be concerned

update after 5 years

An Update to Tokyo Update

what we call things..

Working and AF

AF after using nasal decongestant

Thank you for your reassurance.

Lone Paroxysmal AF or Hypothyroid Symptom?

Anti coagulants or blood thinners?

hearing heart beat with afib

Metformin and A fib

are cardioversions successful

Go for second ablation or Sotalol?

Update to Can exercise cause an ablation to fail?

So what does bisoprolol do?

Candestartan

Bisoprolol

Tedrick

Anterior hip replacement and Afib

Variations in persistent Afib

Amiodarone

mini-maze surgery

Holiday insurance

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