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How long to take blood thinner for I frequent paroxysmal AF?

I have just had what is probably my 2nd or 3rd episode of AF in 3 years. I went back into normal Rhythm after about 19 hours and have remained there. I am...

I have just had what is probably my 2nd or 3rd episode of AF in 3 years. I went ...

Sixtyslidogirl

•1 year ago

54 Replies

av node ablation

I had av node ablation one month ago. Since then, I’ve been extremely tired and sob on exertion? has anyone else had the same? thanks for your time

I had av node ablation one month ago. Since then, I’ve been extremely tired and ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Missing eliquis apixaban for 4 days??

Hi allVery stupidly I have come up to Yorkshire from London to stay with friends and I have forgotten to bring my eliquis apixaban. Eek! I am paroxysmal afib...

Hi allVery stupidly I have come up to Yorkshire from London to stay with friends...

Pitterpat

•1 year ago

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Pulsed Field Ablation

Hi, I am a fit 57 male and was diagnosed with paroxysmal AF while going for my weekly jog back in Nov 2022. I get weekly episodes so have booked a pulsed field...

Hi, I am a fit 57 male and was diagnosed with paroxysmal AF while going for my w...

Karykowj1

•1 year ago

54 Replies

Pacemaker

Agreed to do it after 3 to 4 second pauses ad 6 seconds after COVID booster..nearly passed out..told maybe a coincidence.heart stressed maybe..afraid not to do...

Agreed to do it after 3 to 4 second pauses ad 6 seconds after COVID booster..nea...

Quilter43

•1 year ago

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Living with AF...and then what?

After diagnosis, several episodes, ECGs, echo cardiogram and CTscan, confirmed with paroxysmal AF and some furring of arteries but basically sound heart for a...

After diagnosis, several episodes, ECGs, echo cardiogram and CTscan, confirmed ...

50568789

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Short burst of A Fib.

Evening all ,I had a flutter ablation 11 month's ago and today had a short burst of A fib followed by supraventricular ectopics.A bit concerned as I have had...

Evening all ,I had a flutter ablation 11 month's ago and today had a short burst...

ETHEL103

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Do you have persistent or long-standing AF?

We are currently recruiting a small number of volunteers to form a panel to discuss your personal experiences of living with the condition. You must be aged...

We are currently recruiting a small number of volunteers to form a panel to disc...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

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Time is running out... ⏰

1 week to go until AF Association's West Yorkshire Patient & Caregiver symposium, where we will hear from leading Atrial Fibrillation (AF) healthcare...

1 week to go until AF Association's West Yorkshire Patient & Caregiver symposium...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

1 Reply

Trying to come off Bisoprolol and hearing long term side effects Inc vascular dementia

Hi all, I am now over a year post ablation and attempting to wean off all drugs. Yet hearing that bisoprolol is an anticholinergic which can be a risk for...

Hi all, I am now over a year post ablation and attempting to wean off all drugs....

Turquoise19

•1 year ago

27 Replies

can apixaban cause upset stomach

My GP put me on apixaban two weeks ago. Fine to start with except I did become constipated. I now also have an upset stomach and some griping stomach pains....

My GP put me on apixaban two weeks ago. Fine to start with except I did become ...

Norfolk_spaniel

•1 year ago

15 Replies

At Last!

Remember that Etta James song? I love it and had it played at our Wedding. Today, at last, we have both tested negative! I was lucky enough to have tested...

Remember that Etta James song? I love it and had it played at our Wedding. Toda...

Desanthony

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Vitamin K2 MK7 and D3

Dr Gupta York Cardiologist has recently posted a video on benefits of Vit D3 and K2 MK7 for heart health. Any opinions?

Dr Gupta York Cardiologist has recently posted a video on benefits of Vit D3 and...

Mowgli44

•1 year ago

49 Replies

Atrial natriuretic peptide

So I went on a bit of an adventure. My last episode, while again still thankfully not as intense as previous episodes, had an interesting twist that I hadn't...

So I went on a bit of an adventure. My last episode, while again still thankfull...

ChasMartin

•1 year ago

7 Replies

diagnosed in Feb. with atrial flutter at ED

good morning, My name is Patrick McConnell and I live in Burlington Ontario Canada. I am 79 years old and a very athletic person most of my life. But my main...

good morning, My name is Patrick McConnell and I live in Burlington Ontario Can...

PRM54

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Pacemakers

How long after diagnosis to people get their Pacemakers put in? I'm getting low heart rate down in 40s

How long after diagnosis to people get their Pacemakers put in? I'm getting low ...

Corrie12

•1 year ago

31 Replies

Your experience of having Ablate and Pace please

Hello My condition has worsened I am in permanent AF have been for a few years, also have Heart failure due to this Consultant consultation a few weeks ago -...

Hello My condition has worsened I am in permanent AF have been for a few years,...

SMwils

•1 year ago

50 Replies

Techniques to stop A fib naturally

I read an article as I was in A fib and trying to research ways to get back into sinus rhythm. It was suggested that I close my mouth and hold my nose and try...

I read an article as I was in A fib and trying to research ways to get back into...

joyelane

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Cancelled Again

Well here I go again, another cancellation, another wait. I have continual AF for just coming up to two years. I’m on 10mg of Bisoprolol and 62.5 digoxin,...

Well here I go again, another cancellation, another wait. I have continual AF f...

Carnationmac

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Now bradycardic on Bisoprolol

I was reviewed by my cardiologist a couple of weeks ago and we are classifying my AF as permanent. Therefore he has stopped amiodarone and started bisprolol....

I was reviewed by my cardiologist a couple of weeks ago and we are classifying m...

Rebec16

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Kardia 6L or the regular one?

Thinking of getting a Kardia... is the regular one fine or is the 6L better? Thanks Ella

Thinking of getting a Kardia... is the regular one fine or is the 6L better? T...

ellamental

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Vitamin D

I have just read a post that suggests vitamin D may increase palpitations in AF..My GP had suggested I take vitamin D to help with the aches and pains of...

I have just read a post that suggests vitamin D may increase palpitations in AF....

Karendeena

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Apixaban and Ablation

Hi everyone, I am currently on a very long waiting list for Ablation. I have PAF with very symptomatic episodes lasting 30 hours approximately every 4 months....

Hi everyone, I am currently on a very long waiting list for Ablation. I have PAF...

Karendeena

•1 year ago

36 Replies

Happy Easter All.....plus reminder to myself

Wishing you all a very happy AF free Easter 🙏😎. Reminder to myself, just because its a celebration day, with family and friends visiting, DO NOT: 1)...

Wishing you all a very happy AF free Easter 🙏😎. Reminder to myself, just beca...

secondtry

•1 year ago

5 Replies

bp & af

This maybe a daft question, but Is there a connection between raised blood pressure and af? Is everyone with af on blood pressure medication for actual blood...

This maybe a daft question, but Is there a connection between raised blood press...

Tilly1957

•1 year ago

48 Replies

Just a quick one about little things that can affect us

I had my follow up on Wednesday as I mentioned I’m still not 100%. My heart failure is going to be checked out next month with an echo. The doctor wants at...

I had my follow up on Wednesday as I mentioned I’m still not 100%. My heart fai...

DawnTX

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Atrial fibrillation

I contracted a virus in 11/22, and was sick with fever of 104, then ended up in the hospital for 3 1/2 weeks. Developed cardiomyopathy and atrial...

I contracted a virus in 11/22, and was sick with fever of 104, then ended up in ...

meshellesue

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Follow up on Vit. D

A podcast to explain it is Dr. Gundry called, The Three Biggest Vit D tips that will surprise you. It is episode 249.B. It is very interesting.

A podcast to explain it is Dr. Gundry called, The Three Biggest Vit D tips that ...

Peacefulneedshelp

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Short episode five months after ablation.

Do hope everyone is having a good day and has been able to enjoy this beautiful weather. I have PAF and had my first ablation 5 months ago. All was fine...

Do hope everyone is having a good day and has been able to enjoy this beautiful ...

Leggylady

•1 year ago

42 Replies

post ablation 12 weeks

Hello everyone So many were reassuring and kind after my first week to ten days of hell after my ablation that I wanted to give you a follow up at now 12...

Hello everyone So many were reassuring and kind after my first week to ten days...

foxglove1

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2023

How long to take blood thinner for I frequent paroxysmal AF?

av node ablation

Missing eliquis apixaban for 4 days??

Pulsed Field Ablation

Pacemaker

Living with AF...and then what?

Short burst of A Fib.

Do you have persistent or long-standing AF?

Time is running out... ⏰

Trying to come off Bisoprolol and hearing long term side effects Inc vascular dementia

can apixaban cause upset stomach

At Last!

Vitamin K2 MK7 and D3

Atrial natriuretic peptide

diagnosed in Feb. with atrial flutter at ED

Pacemakers

Your experience of having Ablate and Pace please

Techniques to stop A fib naturally

Cancelled Again

Now bradycardic on Bisoprolol

Kardia 6L or the regular one?

Vitamin D

Apixaban and Ablation

Happy Easter All.....plus reminder to myself

bp & af

Just a quick one about little things that can affect us

Atrial fibrillation

Follow up on Vit. D

Short episode five months after ablation.

post ablation 12 weeks

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