Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

31,761 members • 37,690 posts

All posts for May 2023

ECG help

Hi all, First time posting in this forum I have posted in the main BHF a few times. I'm currently waiting for an AF Ablation and recently had my preoperative...

Hi all, First time posting in this forum I have posted in the main BHF a few tim...

Marvel3000

•1 year ago

16 Replies

diagnosed with atrial fibrillation recently.

hi. I’m a 61 year old female. I have had palpations for about the last 18 months. Only lasting a few hours to start with but from october 2022 they’ve been...

hi. I’m a 61 year old female. I have had palpations for about the last 18 months...

macymoo007

•1 year ago

36 Replies

Clinical Physiologist

Please can any of you explain to me what exactly is a Clinical Physiologist ? I usually see my cardiologist once a year, along with a routine echocardiogram...

Please can any of you explain to me what exactly is a Clinical Physiologist ? I ...

Tellingfibs

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

A Good Day's Night

AFib status: Permanent for at least the past two years. 75 years old. Medication: Apixaban, 5mg Bisoprolol, Amlodipine, 5mg Ramipril, Atorvastatin. No...

AFib status: Permanent for at least the past two years. 75 years old. Medicati...

BobbyGee

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Pace and Ablate

I havn’t been on this forum for a while …I too was told no more ablations after 2nd in Hampshire I moved to East Sx and it’s been a different story …paid...

I havn’t been on this forum for a while …I too was told no more ablations after ...

Lamplight37

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Inferior Infart

I had an ECG yesterday. I had only a glimpse of the chart and on it was 'Inferior Infart'. Does anyone know what this means? Thanks, Paul.

I had an ECG yesterday. I had only a glimpse of the chart and on it was 'Inferio...

Pab1

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Join the Patient Services Team during WHRW2023 for an online coffee morning and 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 a...

Hidden

•1 year ago

Be the first to reply

Just three weeks to go!

As part of World Heart Rhythm Week, on Thursday 08 June from 12:30-15:00, we are hosting a reception at the Palace of Westminster, London. Arrhythmia Alliance...

As part of World Heart Rhythm Week, on Thursday 08 June from 12:30-15:00, we ar...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

Be the first to 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

Be the first to reply

Anticoagulant

I'm wondering if I really do need to continue with Rivaroxaban 20mg. Diagnosed about 15 years ago with paroxysmal AF and an ablation 13 years ago, I haven't...

I'm wondering if I really do need to continue with Rivaroxaban 20mg. Diagnosed a...

DIB69

•1 year ago

158 Replies

blessing in disguise

a couple of weeks ago I had a gi bleed from an ulcer while they where fixing it they found a lesion that turned out to be cancer in my stomach they think it is...

a couple of weeks ago I had a gi bleed from an ulcer while they where fixing it ...

Mazza23

•1 year ago

18 Replies

ya Gotta Shop Around

I've had four ablations (and four cardioversions). After the third (traumatic) ablation, I swore I'd never have another. However, my electrocardiologist took...

I've had four ablations (and four cardioversions). After the third (traumatic) ...

skiboom

•1 year ago

5 Replies

should I be concerned?

I’m probably worrying over nothing but here goes……my normal resting heart rate is normally between 50-60 beats per minute, I currently have COVID it other than...

I’m probably worrying over nothing but here goes……my normal resting heart rate i...

Fondant

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Amiodarone

After replying to another member about not experiencing side effects on Amiodarone, I now have a tingling and pin prick sensation on the back of my hands. Has...

After replying to another member about not experiencing side effects on Amiodaro...

BeeBee79

•1 year ago

20 Replies

anyone heard of long p wave

had my pacemaker in on Friday. Still in hospital with New med trial is bisoprolol, flecainide, amlodipine, xarelto. They say the flecainide is causing long...

had my pacemaker in on Friday. Still in hospital with New med trial is bisopro...

Tantaanna

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Failed 2nd ablation

Hi everybody I'm 58 and my 2nd ablation failed ,I've just seen the Ep and he's very reluctant to do a 3rd ablation although I explained I feel terrible He says...

Hi everybody I'm 58 and my 2nd ablation failed ,I've just seen the Ep and he's v...

Steveh6874

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Need a rant

Last week I had some devastating news I have a rare liver condition and now because of the AF and bradycardia I have been told that I have no other options...

Last week I had some devastating news I have a rare liver condition and now bec...

Corrie12

•1 year ago

33 Replies

Flecainide and Anxiety/Insomnia/Depression

I started on Flecainide about three weeks ago. I feel so "off". The doctors office really wanted me to try it for a while and I agreed to suffer through the...

I started on Flecainide about three weeks ago. I feel so "off". The doctors off...

MeganMN

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Lowering of GFR (kidney function) number

Has anyone had issues with Bisoprolol affecting their GFR number at all ?

P444ete

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Benefits of Meds if still in AF

Morning, can someone explain to me why I should remain on certain AF meds if I am in Persistent AF anyway? The meds to which I refer are Amiodarone 100mg &...

Morning, can someone explain to me why I should remain on certain AF meds if I a...

Dolderson

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Sotalol

Hi, all. I had an ablation for persistent afib 14 months ago and was in NSR until last month. I was put back on Sotalol 80mg and am back in NSR but they are...

Hi, all. I had an ablation for persistent afib 14 months ago and was in NSR un...

nmack

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Red blood cells

My red blood cell count increased from 133 in September 2022 to 151 in March 2023. The haemocrit count went up from 4.43 to 4.96, both outside the normal...

My red blood cell count increased from 133 in September 2022 to 151 in March 202...

Swimsyroke

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Do I need to be concerned? UPDATE!

Hi fellow AFibbers. Further to my post below; Firstly, may I take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who have kindly taken the time to...

Hi fellow AFibbers. Further to my post below; Firstly, may I take this oppor...

Dippy22

•1 year ago

67 Replies

I would really appreciate some help ,advice ,please!

I posted a couple of months ago asking for advice on alternative to Bisoprolol. After reading reviews I thought I would like to try Nebivolol. My GP wouldn’t...

I posted a couple of months ago asking for advice on alternative to Bisoprolol. ...

Beverleyb

•1 year ago

53 Replies

Ablation

Firstly I do apologise for my lack of input into the forum, I do study all the messages and so enjoy them, lots really helpful. Thought I would share my...

Firstly I do apologise for my lack of input into the forum, I do study all the m...

Cheruboo

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Gratitude

It is my husband who has AFib. A long story but having a lobe of his lung removed for cancer and grueling chemo causing heart and kidney damage and Covid have...

It is my husband who has AFib. A long story but having a lobe of his lung remov...

Lenaropes

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Newly diagnosed

Hi all, diagnosed 4th May after episode of very rapid heart beats that wouldn't stop. Went to A & E where the diagnosis of AF was made. Stayed in for 5 days...

Hi all, diagnosed 4th May after episode of very rapid heart beats that wouldn't ...

Retired010

•1 year ago

47 Replies

failed ablation and new flutter

hello, I had an RF ablation for afib Jan 27th at the ripe age of 38 (woohoo). I have absolutely no risk factors and nothing lifestyle wise that can be...

hello, I had an RF ablation for afib Jan 27th at the ripe age of 38 (woohoo). I...

MKMafib

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Multaq

Hello, My doctor wants me to take Multaq for atrial fibrillation. Has anyone had bad side effects from taking it? I am a little nervous to start it because I...

Hello, My doctor wants me to take Multaq for atrial fibrillation. Has anyone had...

BaileyC57

•1 year ago

12 Replies

A Miracle Has Happened, also a Gentle Warning to Everyone Taking Flecainide

Hi Everyone I used to take 100mg Flecainide alongside 12.5mg of Metoprolol twice daily for many years - perhaps as many as 7 - 10 years. Last August my...

Hi Everyone I used to take 100mg Flecainide alongside 12.5mg of Metoprolol twic...

jeanjeannie50

•1 year ago

221 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2023

ECG help

diagnosed with atrial fibrillation recently.

Clinical Physiologist

A Good Day's Night

Pace and Ablate

Inferior Infart

Join the Patient Services Team during WHRW2023 for an online coffee morning and discussion on the topic of 'Atrial Fibrillation'.

Just three weeks to go!

The University of Canberra Research Project

Anticoagulant

blessing in disguise

ya Gotta Shop Around

should I be concerned?

Amiodarone

anyone heard of long p wave

Failed 2nd ablation

Need a rant

Flecainide and Anxiety/Insomnia/Depression

Lowering of GFR (kidney function) number

Benefits of Meds if still in AF

Sotalol

Red blood cells

Do I need to be concerned? UPDATE!

I would really appreciate some help ,advice ,please!

Ablation

Gratitude

Newly diagnosed

failed ablation and new flutter

Multaq

A Miracle Has Happened, also a Gentle Warning to Everyone Taking Flecainide

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

Archive