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Most ablations?

I am curious: how many ablations have folks had until the afib was finally stopped? Thanks in advance and wishing good health to all! Jim

I am curious: how many ablations have folks had until the afib was finally stopp...

malaekahana

•1 year ago

149 Replies

New pacemaker - ?Pulled leads.

Hi, I just had a pacemaker fitted 11 days ago and have found the info on here invaluable. It’s been a great source of comfort so thanks to everyone who posts....

Hi, I just had a pacemaker fitted 11 days ago and have found the info on here i...

lifegoeson

•1 year ago

16 Replies

swollen feet

hi again everyone Well another attack of bad afib/tachycardia and that’s the 4th one since before Christmas each one lasting about 4-5 weeks i Was blue light...

hi again everyone Well another attack of bad afib/tachycardia and that’s the 4t...

Tapanac

•1 year ago

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Heartburn-question for the forum

I have fairly well controlled PAF, current meds are propafenone, atenolol and Eliquis. I suffer from occasional heartburn (more than occasional if I do...

I have fairly well controlled PAF, current meds are propafenone, atenolol and El...

frazeej

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Eliquis Dosages???

Can anyone tell me what the doses are when you are just going to start them.. Never been on any med for blood thinners but since I got a afib 2 times and...

Can anyone tell me what the doses are when you are just going to start them.. N...

scardycat

•1 year ago

59 Replies

Cryo ablation

I have been offered, and have accepted, a cryo ablation on next Monday due to a cancellation.I know that I can't drive for a week but realistically what is the...

I have been offered, and have accepted, a cryo ablation on next Monday due to a ...

Pindarus

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Does Taking Naps Help Your AFIB

this is from Medscape, a newsletter by and for medical professionals that i got into when i was writing for a health magazine....

this is from Medscape, a newsletter by and for medical professionals that i got ...

goldey

•1 year ago

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We are incredibly excited to see you in-person at this year’s AF Association Patients Day!

You can expect a jam-packed agenda, with a wide range of topics from anticoagulants, pacemakers, AF ablation and more! Patients Day 2023 will take place at...

You can expect a jam-packed agenda, with a wide range of topics from anticoagula...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Cold medication

Hello, I think I may be coming down with a cold. I seldom get one and usually rely on Beecham hot lemon powders or similar. However I am now on edoxaban and...

Hello, I think I may be coming down with a cold. I seldom get one and usually re...

Spj57

•1 year ago

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new on warfarin bruising after cut advice please

I cut myself last night on my hand and stopped the bleeding and put a plaster on but it really hurt I felt more then it should as only a tiny cut with a sharp...

I cut myself last night on my hand and stopped the bleeding and put a plaster on...

Timetraveler67

•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...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

7 Replies

Help and reassurance

I have permanent AF,many years with AF of some sort got used to it and the meds bisoprolol, digoxin ,amlodapine,losarten rivoroxaban atrovastin.Now been...

I have permanent AF,many years with AF of some sort got used to it and the meds...

Fastbeat

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Multag

Hello my mother may go on MULTAG but she is afraid to take it because she is afraid of the side effects that it can cause. Does anyone not recommend it or...

Hello my mother may go on MULTAG but she is afraid to take it because she is afr...

cgregg718

•1 year ago

8 Replies

recently diagnose permanent AF

I saw a specialist in AF today. He said the solution to my permanent AF might be to have a pacemaker fitted. Has anyone else been prescribed this treatment for...

I saw a specialist in AF today. He said the solution to my permanent AF might be...

Midnight2022

•1 year ago

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Persistent Afib - next stop Amiodorone

Following a short-lived success with cardioversion, my EP has prescribed Amiodarone 200mg daily. So not a massive dose. The waiting list for ablation is long,...

Following a short-lived success with cardioversion, my EP has prescribed Amiodar...

Rainfern

•1 year ago

25 Replies

ASD Repair and Ablation

I had an ASD repair at age 12 and just last year I was diagnosed with afib at age 65. I'm wondering if anyone has also had an ASD repair and had an ablation....

I had an ASD repair at age 12 and just last year I was diagnosed with afib at ag...

KaseyC

•1 year ago

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Multaq

Hello, my mother is on Multaq. Not sure if her symptoms of poor equilibrium and vertigo could be caused by Multaq? Has anyone on this drug had these symptoms?...

Hello, my mother is on Multaq. Not sure if her symptoms of poor equilibrium and ...

cgregg718

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Magnesium Taurate

I know a few of you take Magnesium Taurate and say it works - where do you get this for a decent price that works? I am in NSR but feel the odd beat/flutter...

I know a few of you take Magnesium Taurate and say it works - where do you get t...

Afibflipper

•1 year ago

54 Replies

Abaltion over with

Had the cryo ablation in James Cook in Middlesborough on Tuesday. Was a bit anxious but went OK. It lasted 2 hours but now I cant remember much about it other...

Had the cryo ablation in James Cook in Middlesborough on Tuesday. Was a bit anxi...

ian16527

•1 year ago

24 Replies

Not on Bupa hospital list?

Have ablation scheduled for 16 June, Bupa now tell me that the hospital where my consultant wants to do the operation is not on my hospital list. He is a Bupa...

Have ablation scheduled for 16 June, Bupa now tell me that the hospital where my...

Afib12345

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Post Life Expectancy

Thank you to all of you who posted in response to mine. The original topic has widened into many other relevant areas and I’ve been a bit overwhelmed with the...

Thank you to all of you who posted in response to mine. The original topic has w...

Sambaqui

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Bisoprolol is it really necessary?

I’ve been taking Flecainide 100mg twice a day and Bisoprolol 1.25 mg once a day for years now and every thing has been fine (touch wood) Unfortunately I suffer...

I’ve been taking Flecainide 100mg twice a day and Bisoprolol 1.25 mg once a day ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

25 Replies

On taking Fish Oils Supplements is good or bad?

A regular question on this forum - Taking Fish Oil supplements? I’ve always been interested in this one and prior to taking anticoagulants, I thought they were...

A regular question on this forum - Taking Fish Oil supplements? I’ve always been...

CDreamer

•1 year ago

41 Replies

sotalol and cardio

I’m 58. I’ve had afib constant for 5 years. I cardio workout heavily. My resting heart rate is about 70. It rises to over 200 during exercise. I’m...

I’m 58. I’ve had afib constant for 5 years. I cardio workout heavily. My res...

Monomono1234

•1 year ago

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Kardia 6L ECG

I get this once a day at any time that last just over a minute. Also get smaller versions of this.Feels like cheats is trying for a heartbeat and breath as...

I get this once a day at any time that last just over a minute. Also get smaller...

Caveman2437

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Atrial flutter and AV node ablation

Hi I am 69 and have had a recent cardioversion after long episodes of atrial flutter with heart rate of 130bpm.Rate is now controlled by doubling my Sotalol...

Hi I am 69 and have had a recent cardioversion after long episodes of atrial flu...

JeanetteH

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Kardia readings Tachycardia, followed by AF

I have PAF, episodes maybe weekly but not lasting more than 5 to 10 hrs after taking Flecainide PIP. Taking single lead Kardia readings, the normal profile...

I have PAF, episodes maybe weekly but not lasting more than 5 to 10 hrs after t...

Speed

•1 year ago

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Im so fed up with the constant SVTs and PACs

Hi everyone... Had successful ablation for AFib and AF in 2016. Ok until last August when all these weird arrythmias suddenly started happening. I assumed it...

Hi everyone... Had successful ablation for AFib and AF in 2016. Ok until last A...

wendy6

•1 year ago

23 Replies

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...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

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Metal in chest

I have some metal clips on my esophagus that prevent me from having an ablation since it is heat conducting. I think this is probably not a common occurrence,...

I have some metal clips on my esophagus that prevent me from having an ablation ...

joyelane

•1 year ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2023

Most ablations?

New pacemaker - ?Pulled leads.

swollen feet

Heartburn-question for the forum

Eliquis Dosages???

Cryo ablation

Does Taking Naps Help Your AFIB

We are incredibly excited to see you in-person at this year’s AF Association Patients Day!

Cold medication

new on warfarin bruising after cut advice please

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

Help and reassurance

Multag

recently diagnose permanent AF

Persistent Afib - next stop Amiodorone

ASD Repair and Ablation

Multaq

Magnesium Taurate

Abaltion over with

Not on Bupa hospital list?

Post Life Expectancy

Bisoprolol is it really necessary?

On taking Fish Oils Supplements is good or bad?

sotalol and cardio

Kardia 6L ECG

Atrial flutter and AV node ablation

Kardia readings Tachycardia, followed by AF

Im so fed up with the constant SVTs and PACs

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

Metal in chest

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