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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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pacemaker & av mode ablation

I am being referred to Basildon hospital with a view to the above procedure There must be some people who have had this procedure & I would like them to share...

I am being referred to Basildon hospital with a view to the above procedure The...

Koladog

•1 year ago

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Afib and Statins

Statins May Help Reduce Strokes Related to Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) New research finds that taking statins may help reduce the risk of stroke in people who...

Statins May Help Reduce Strokes Related to Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) New resea...

MJZaw

•1 year ago

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Rant Rant Rant "Start posting again in the AFA Community and Be the Support System Newbies Need!"

Dear fellow members of the AFA forum, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to reach out to you all about something that's been on my...

Dear fellow members of the AFA forum, I hope this message finds you well. I wan...

Paulbounce

•1 year ago

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Join the AF Association Patient Services Team for an 'online' coffee morning and a friendly discussion on the topic of 'Atrial Fibrillation'

Join the AF Association Patient Services Team for an 'online' coffee morning and a friendly discussion on the topic of 'Atrial Fibrillation'. The meeting is...

Join the AF Association Patient Services Team for an 'online' coffee morning and...

Hidden

•1 year ago

1 Reply

paracetamol

Not sure if it’s a bad cold or flu I have . I know NSAIDs are a very bad idea ( my first episode was triggered by Celebrex). Has anyone been triggered by...

Not sure if it’s a bad cold or flu I have . I know NSAIDs are a very bad idea ( ...

Peony4575

•1 year ago

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Introduction

I was perfectly fit and healthy until at 74, I got a bout of shingles but had the pain before the rash appeared so that the doctor on the phone refused to...

I was perfectly fit and healthy until at 74, I got a bout of shingles but had th...

Vonnegut

•1 year ago

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when a tablet is not THE tablet

Before I tell My story I just want to make the point that I am sensitive to all Meds. I was diagnosed with Perm. Afib 5 years ago and tried on several...

Before I tell My story I just want to make the point that I am sensitive to all ...

fodgreen

•1 year ago

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How do I change things about me here that are incorrect?

I do not have persistent AF so do not know how it appeared on my profile! I only took Rivaroxyban for a few days as it caused such dreadful diarhea (?sp) and...

I do not have persistent AF so do not know how it appeared on my profile! I only...

Vonnegut

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Curious

how in the world do they cut those bisoprolol tablets into such teeny tiny 1.25 mg pieces? inquiring minds want to know!

how in the world do they cut those bisoprolol tablets into such teeny tiny 1.25 ...

goldey

•1 year ago

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flecainide

started on Flecainide today I hope it’s going to help my breathless issue as per the cardio doctors view as he believes the AF is behind it all

started on Flecainide today I hope it’s going to help my breathless issue as p...

NLGA

•1 year ago

7 Replies

LISINOPRIL AND AFIB

Hello all, are there any on this forum taking lisinopril for high blood pressure? I just came across this today and it could explain why I and maybe others...

Hello all, are there any on this forum taking lisinopril for high blood pressure...

kocoach

•1 year ago

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Amiodarone...side effect!!! Chronic insomnia

I was put on Amiodarone 3 days ago and it has helped somewhat with severity of AFib attacks. Still having episodes but they are not severe enough to prompt...

I was put on Amiodarone 3 days ago and it has helped somewhat with severity of A...

DizzyD

•1 year ago

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problems after cryoablation

Been having horrible flips after I eat. Now I don't want to eat. It has been over a year after ablation and now this!I ate over 2 hours ago and still having...

Been having horrible flips after I eat. Now I don't want to eat. It has been ove...

mlp3434

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Bit off topic

Diagnosed with bladder tumour Thursday, had me in pre op assessment on Monday. Anyone know what the usual waiting time for this type of op is please as I cant...

Diagnosed with bladder tumour Thursday, had me in pre op assessment on Monday. A...

Davidc1075

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Tilt test

Has anyone had the cardiologist recommend you have a tilt test he has booked me in for a tilt test because my heart rate is going low and obviously I'm...

Has anyone had the cardiologist recommend you have a tilt test he has booked me...

Corrie12

•1 year ago

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Tantaanna update

I’m next in line for my six ablation for atrial tachycardia. I had headaches for 100 plus days! The day is finally here! So hoping my heart acts up If...

I’m next in line for my six ablation for atrial tachycardia. I had headaches fo...

Tantaanna

•1 year ago

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Pacemakrt

Had pacemaker implanted due to pauses m.only one long.6 secs..almost passed outThink a mistake..but now done....an ordeal .Suppose not harmful but think now a...

Had pacemaker implanted due to pauses m.only one long.6 secs..almost passed outT...

Quilter43

•1 year ago

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

Limited time only now to apply! The Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science are seeking to recruit candidates to join a study aimed at developing...

Limited time only now to apply! The Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Scienc...

Hidden

•1 year ago

1 Reply

The University of Canberra Research Project

Does your loved one have heart failure? If you are a caregiver, partner or family member of someone who is experiencing heart failure and live in...

Does your loved one have heart failure? If you are a caregiver, partner or f...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

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The heart is “most beautiful place on earth”

(Not my words but they resonate) Have a beautiful healthy week ahead. Mystic Poet Rumi say’s the heart is “most beautiful place on earth” Did you visit it...

(Not my words but they resonate) Have a beautiful healthy week ahead. Mystic...

TonyB1972

•1 year ago

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NannyJenny

I have a history of total collapse and this has continued after having a pacemaker fitted so i now havr an ILR as well. I used the device yesterday because i...

I have a history of total collapse and this has continued after having a pacemak...

Nannyjenny

•1 year ago

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A trifascicular block

My last ECG showed I have a trifascicular block. Doc didn't explain and first time I'd heard of it read abit about it and not pleasant.i have a pacemaker so...

My last ECG showed I have a trifascicular block. Doc didn't explain and first t...

2learn

•1 year ago

6 Replies

blood pressure

Had to attend Moorfield eye hospital with VA and they advise me to lower my blood pressure I was wondering what other AF patients blood pressure is ? My BP was...

Had to attend Moorfield eye hospital with VA and they advise me to lower my bloo...

Terjo

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Issue when reverting back to NSR

Hello everyone I had tachycardia / SVT from teenage years. Earliest episodes awful as little info available (groups like this were unimaginable then!). Over...

Hello everyone I had tachycardia / SVT from teenage years. Earliest episodes aw...

Garaidh

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Slow heart rate

I take 2.5mg of bisoprolol twice a day as well as Apixaban 5mg for AF diagnosed September 2019. Also 5mg of Ramipril for high bp diagnosed about 2003. The last...

I take 2.5mg of bisoprolol twice a day as well as Apixaban 5mg for AF diagnosed ...

Camelia23

•1 year ago

52 Replies

pacemaker replacement

hello I’m posting for my mum who had a node ablation and pacemaker fitted 12 years ago. In February she was getting very tired and breathless. She had a...

hello I’m posting for my mum who had a node ablation and pacemaker fitted 12 ye...

Michjj

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Is PAF affected by the weather?

I’m wondering if anyone has found that their PAF is worse in bad weather, and in winter especially, and improves in summer? My husband has had PAF for the past...

I’m wondering if anyone has found that their PAF is worse in bad weather, and in...

Kinfusion

•1 year ago

5 Replies

tingling /numbness in hands and feet on 2.5 dose

anyone else having this issue? It’s has only started in week 6 of starting on the Beta Blockers, on and off .it was quite scary when it happens! Never had...

anyone else having this issue? It’s has only started in week 6 of starting on th...

Patsy_23

•1 year ago

26 Replies

Missing heartbeats

After calling out the paramedics on Saturday, I am now seeing a pattern to my symptoms. I had a successful ablation in October for persistent AF. I then had...

After calling out the paramedics on Saturday, I am now seeing a pattern to my sy...

Norfolk_spaniel

•1 year ago

9 Replies

YIKES-no Flecainide for 5 days

My ablation is in 3 days and my EP had me stop taking Flecainide 5 days prior (but I'm to remain on Eliquis until day of procedure.) I must admit I've been...

My ablation is in 3 days and my EP had me stop taking Flecainide 5 days prior (b...

Elizka

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2023

pacemaker & av mode ablation

Afib and Statins

Rant Rant Rant "Start posting again in the AFA Community and Be the Support System Newbies Need!"

Join the AF Association Patient Services Team for an 'online' coffee morning and a friendly discussion on the topic of 'Atrial Fibrillation'

paracetamol

Introduction

when a tablet is not THE tablet

How do I change things about me here that are incorrect?

Curious

flecainide

LISINOPRIL AND AFIB

Amiodarone...side effect!!! Chronic insomnia

problems after cryoablation

Bit off topic

Tilt test

Tantaanna update

Pacemakrt

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

The University of Canberra Research Project

The heart is “most beautiful place on earth”

NannyJenny

A trifascicular block

blood pressure

Issue when reverting back to NSR

Slow heart rate

pacemaker replacement

Is PAF affected by the weather?

tingling /numbness in hands and feet on 2.5 dose

Missing heartbeats

YIKES-no Flecainide for 5 days

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