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heart keep healing after ablations

I was first diagnosed in Dec 2021. Had my first cyro ablation end of June 2022 which didn’t work at all… then went to do radio frequency ablation Feb 2023 with...

I was first diagnosed in Dec 2021. Had my first cyro ablation end of June 2022 w...

Afib_girl

•1 year ago

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Is Afib binary?

Apologies if this is a bit basic. I have a lot of uncertainty as to whether I'm in Afib or not. Is it possible that it's not absolute? Is there a definite...

Apologies if this is a bit basic. I have a lot of uncertainty as to whether I'm...

Czech_Mate

•1 year ago

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Insomnia, side-effect of amiodarone?

OK, I’ve had all the warnings about the major side effects of this medication. So this enquiry is specific to having had no more than 3 to 5 hours sleep a...

OK, I’ve had all the warnings about the major side effects of this medication. ...

Rainfern

•1 year ago

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conversion pause

Has anyone experienced a conversion pause when coming out of AF- like a brief second or two of syncope with a visual disturbance & a strange quite frightening...

Has anyone experienced a conversion pause when coming out of AF- like a brief se...

Bidart17

•1 year ago

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MULTAQ

Anyone on Multaq for AFIB, do you also take metoprol with it! I am afraid of my heart rate getting too low with both drugs! My doctor said they go together!...

Anyone on Multaq for AFIB, do you also take metoprol with it! I am afraid of my...

BaileyC57

•1 year ago

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cyroablation yesterday...

(79 year healthy male, no medications) a little history: discovered afib two weeks after Covid booster Nov2021, cardioversion Dec2021, all good and normal...

(79 year healthy male, no medications) a little history: discovered afib two w...

cloudster

•1 year ago

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AF returning: A Question

I had an ablation three months ago. I had a positive meeting with my cardiologist at the beginning of the month who advised amongst other things that I could...

I had an ablation three months ago. I had a positive meeting with my cardiologis...

watten1

•1 year ago

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The rise of Afib in britons..

sky news article today. https://news.sky.com/story/amp/astonishing-rise-in-britons-with-an-irregular-heartbeat-these-are-the-main-warning-signs-12883566

sky news article today. https://news.sky.com/story/amp/astonishing-rise-in-brit...

Blondie12345

•1 year ago

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A Tale of Four Teeth …. and Apixaban.

Earlier this year, I posted my concerns regarding a forthcoming procedure where I had been informed that the dentist would remove four teeth and fit a cosmetic...

Earlier this year, I posted my concerns regarding a forthcoming procedure where ...

Rosamoyesii

•1 year ago

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Patients Day 2023`

I'm sure that you will all have seen the posts about Patients Day this October 8th to be held at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bridge Street, Birmingham here in UK....

I'm sure that you will all have seen the posts about Patients Day this October ...

BobD

Volunteer•1 year ago

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Should I just accept this?

I’ve had PAF for 17/18 years. Up until late last year I averaged 2-3 episodes a year and was cardioverted in hospital. Then the medics decided I shd stop going...

I’ve had PAF for 17/18 years. Up until late last year I averaged 2-3 episodes a ...

Rhiannonimity1

•1 year ago

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AF Blood Pressure

Hi good morning just replying to blood pressure 173/ 93 ! Depending on age in my humble Non Medical view I would not worry long term in a Rise to this...

Hi good morning just replying to blood pressure 173/ 93 ! Depending on age in m...

Seventy9

•1 year ago

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AFib increase

https://news.sky.com/story/astonishing-rise-in-britons-with-an-irregular-heartbeat-these-are-the-main-warning-signs-12883566 Wow!

https://news.sky.com/story/astonishing-rise-in-britons-with-an-irregular-heartbe...

KMRobbo

•1 year ago

52 Replies

good morning

Good morning you lovely people Has anyone had there AF kick off while in bed and suddenly you just turn over and boom there it is pounding away ! It’s the...

Good morning you lovely people Has anyone had there AF kick off while in bed an...

babssugar

•1 year ago

94 Replies

Digoxin verdict ?

hi all so when I’m Af my heart goes up and down from 70. to 140bpm They have now told me to take 10mg of bisop and 125mg of Digoxin I’m used to taking...

hi all so when I’m Af my heart goes up and down from 70. to 140bpm They hav...

mjm1971

•1 year ago

19 Replies

A cautionary tale

At short notice I accepted an invitation for a cryo ablation on last Monday. I have been on rivaroxaban and clopidogrel for a year. The ablation was...

At short notice I accepted an invitation for a cryo ablation on last Monday. I h...

Pindarus

•1 year ago

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GA and atrial fibrillation

Hi all .....am having a procedure in hospital on the 8th June under GA and just concerned the GA will cause an AF episode and or irregular heartbeat during the...

Hi all .....am having a procedure in hospital on the 8th June under GA and just ...

Sunnyann

•1 year ago

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Would you like to be a part of the AFFIRMO Mobile App project?

The AFFIRMO project is a collation of several sub-projects and open to all candidates with the following attributes: If you are aged 65+ have Atrial...

The AFFIRMO project is a collation of several sub-projects and open to all candi...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Bradycardia with AF spikes . . .

I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. CHD - 3 stents. AF - Occasional flutters On all the usual heart medications. My conditions have, since end of 2020, with...

I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. CHD - 3 stents. AF - Occasional flutters O...

WardijaWardija

•1 year ago

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When is BP high?

M partners BP is consistently in the range i58-80 to 170-88 is this high/ what to do, if so?

M partners BP is consistently in the range i58-80 to 170-88 is this high/ what ...

jezzard

•1 year ago

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Blood Pressure alert

My partner'sblood pressure has been rising daily this last week.It is now 173/93. Doctor has not yet responded tothis alert.What to do?

My partner'sblood pressure has been rising daily this last week.It is now 173/93...

jezzard

•1 year ago

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Return to AFIB after 4 years

Had 2 cardioversions and 2 ablations four years ago. The second ablation had everything working great for the last four years. Have to take a lot of HBP...

Had 2 cardioversions and 2 ablations four years ago. The second ablation had ev...

bigking

•1 year ago

38 Replies

Confused. Any advice appreciated!

Having been diagnosed only 12 days ago I found myself back in A & E in the early hours of this morning! I reckon this attack started about half an hour before...

Having been diagnosed only 12 days ago I found myself back in A & E in the early...

Retired010

•1 year ago

82 Replies

Cardiology Appt

Cardiology appt today: despite the state of things in the NHS recently I had an appointment today at Heartlands hospital which had taken a while (and had a...

Cardiology appt today: despite the state of things in the NHS recently I had an...

MWIC

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Loop recorder incoming

Hi all, due to my recent bouts of palpitations that are getting progressively worse I've been advised by my cardiologist to have a loop recorder fitted which...

Hi all, due to my recent bouts of palpitations that are getting progressively wo...

djbgatekeeper

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Narrowing Pulmonary Veins after Ablation...

Hi everyone. I am just wondering if anyone has had their pulmonary veins damaged after their ablation ? I have been told I have some damage to 2 of them . I...

Hi everyone. I am just wondering if anyone has had their pulmonary veins damaged...

Fryguy

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Anticoagulant Versus Bleed Dilemma

Just want to say a big thank you to everyone who's taken the time to respond to my initial post. I had no idea it would initiate such interesting and useful...

Just want to say a big thank you to everyone who's taken the time to respond to ...

DIB69

•1 year ago

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magnesium, potassium, taurine combo supplement?

I was doing some research and came across this plan which suggests taking the above 3 supplements. I'm aware magnesium has been discussed and recommended but...

I was doing some research and came across this plan which suggests taking the ab...

kitenski

•1 year ago

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Details around flecainide organising atrial fibrillation into an atrial tachy

Does anyone have any details around how/when this occurs and is it just a case of living with it? The nurses suggested I could try increasing flec from 50mg...

Does anyone have any details around how/when this occurs and is it just a case o...

kitenski

•1 year ago

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ablation nerves

Hello Everyone, I started PAFs 5 years ago at 54 ( first 3 times a year, then 7, then 19..). Am scheduled for an ablation (probably cryo) in June and now I...

Hello Everyone, I started PAFs 5 years ago at 54 ( first 3 times a year, then ...

agnostic1

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2023

heart keep healing after ablations

Is Afib binary?

Insomnia, side-effect of amiodarone?

conversion pause

MULTAQ

cyroablation yesterday...

AF returning: A Question

The rise of Afib in britons..

A Tale of Four Teeth …. and Apixaban.

Patients Day 2023`

Should I just accept this?

AF Blood Pressure

AFib increase

good morning

Digoxin verdict ?

A cautionary tale

GA and atrial fibrillation

Would you like to be a part of the AFFIRMO Mobile App project?

Bradycardia with AF spikes . . .

When is BP high?

Blood Pressure alert

Return to AFIB after 4 years

Confused. Any advice appreciated!

Cardiology Appt

Loop recorder incoming

Narrowing Pulmonary Veins after Ablation...

Anticoagulant Versus Bleed Dilemma

magnesium, potassium, taurine combo supplement?

Details around flecainide organising atrial fibrillation into an atrial tachy

ablation nerves

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