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Second opinion

Hi, I asked for a second opinion with another cardiologist following ongoing symptoms since my ablation carried out a year ago which ended up with me having a...

Hi, I asked for a second opinion with another cardiologist following ongoing sym...

Nomis21

•11 months ago

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Ablation tomorrow-finally!

Hi Everyone! Thanks for all your answers to my previous questions it makes my journey easier to know what is behind all of this… The hospital just called...

Hi Everyone! Thanks for all your answers to my previous questions it makes my ...

Chrissy7

•11 months ago

22 Replies

AF - Sudden Increase To Every Night

I occasionally get a very slight twinge or spasm in my heart during some mild exertion - a gentle bike ride or lifting the hoover for example. This often kicks...

I occasionally get a very slight twinge or spasm in my heart during some mild ex...

Barny12

•11 months ago

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Excessive exercise and AF.

Can anybody out there provide a link to any papers linking excessive exercise with the onset of AF? Anecdotal comments would also be of interest.

Can anybody out there provide a link to any papers linking excessive exercise wi...

RaySyl

•11 months ago

31 Replies

Oximeter

hi everyone, does anyone know of a good oximeter that I could buy. My Doctor suggested me purchasing one today. There are loads out there but if someone has...

hi everyone, does anyone know of a good oximeter that I could buy. My Doctor su...

Gillybean123

•11 months ago

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Anyone have a failed Aflutter Ablation?

I had a typical (right-sided) aflutter ablation in January. Success rate is greater than 90%, but apparently I fell into the unlucky 10% (: Two weeks after...

I had a typical (right-sided) aflutter ablation in January. Success rate is grea...

mjames1

•11 months ago

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Amiodarone experience of??

I am a 57 year old lady and I was diagnosed with Persistent AF in October of last year (A&E admittance at 190 BPM), was prescribed Edoxaban & Bisoprolol. Note...

I am a 57 year old lady and I was diagnosed with Persistent AF in October of las...

Tplongy

•11 months ago

118 Replies

Radiofrequency left sided complex atrial fibrillation tachycardia

I have I’m sure asked this question before, but I have received a letter from Harefield hospital to go in for this Radiofrequency complex left sided atrial...

I have I’m sure asked this question before, but I have received a letter from Ha...

Tapanac

•11 months ago

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Tachycardia- update

thank you all for the advice it really helped as I was getting a bit panicked about the high heart rate and not sure what to do. I haven’t taken myself to...

thank you all for the advice it really helped as I was getting a bit panicked ab...

Tako2009

•11 months ago

5 Replies

Smart watch blood pressure function

I love the ECG function on my Galaxy watch and the blood pressure until I noticed the instruction not to use if on meds etc. I don't understand why it's safe...

I love the ECG function on my Galaxy watch and the blood pressure until I notice...

Countrydweller2

•11 months ago

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surgery and Flecainide

I am having surgery for breast calcifications and am worried about taking Flecainide and bisoprolol before surgery . I have not been advised to stop them...

I am having surgery for breast calcifications and am worried about taking Flecai...

Caradomben

•11 months ago

6 Replies

Measurement of the QT interval using the Apple Watch

Anyone ever tried these different ways of using the Apple Watch? Measurement of the QT interval using the Apple Watch...

Anyone ever tried these different ways of using the Apple Watch? Measurement of...

Carew

•11 months ago

49 Replies

Successful .. ish ablation

Evening all. It's Sunday evening and I'm recovering from my ablation procedure at Nottingham City Hospital on Friday. I cannot fault the admin and nursing...

Evening all. It's Sunday evening and I'm recovering from my ablation procedure ...

MisterMagoo

•11 months ago

16 Replies

Risks of flying when having an Afib episode

I have Afib, take blood thinners and other meds. I used to go to Mexico for the winter. However, once in Mexico if I have an episode of Afib I was thinking...

I have Afib, take blood thinners and other meds. I used to go to Mexico for the...

dave22222

•11 months ago

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Has anyone had extreme soreness after their ablation?

I had my first ablation 8-21. When I came home from the hospital, my husband had to make me stay on the couch for the rest of the day. I felt like a brand...

I had my first ablation 8-21. When I came home from the hospital, my husband ha...

RoryWolf

•11 months ago

4 Replies

Travel Insurance

Recently someone asked about Travel Insurance for us AFers. Admin kindly gave some advice and some links. Just to let you know that this advice was brilliant...

Recently someone asked about Travel Insurance for us AFers. Admin kindly gave s...

pottypete1

•11 months ago

9 Replies

AF after ablation

Hi I posted last Sunday saying my husband had gone into AF 6 days after his ablation this lasted for 24 hours. He previously has been AF free for over a year...

Hi I posted last Sunday saying my husband had gone into AF 6 days after his abla...

Oak321

•11 months ago

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The dreaded Bisoprolol strikes again

Hi all, in a week or so I am going to be writing a saga but I’m saving it. In the meantime, just need your reactions to this. I went to my GP with a bowel...

Hi all, in a week or so I am going to be writing a saga but I’m saving it. In th...

Buffafly

•11 months ago

24 Replies

good info for those interested in mini maze, covergent and hybrid, update on pulsefield also

this is a superb resource to access leading professionals talk about research, their approaches and success rates. It includes pulse field also this year. I...

this is a superb resource to access leading professionals talk about research, t...

MummyLuv

•11 months ago

3 Replies

Tacycardia - how long before I go to A and E?

Well this is a new problem for me. I have AF and in the past year episodes have become much more frequent to the point where the ‘A’ word has been discussed...

Well this is a new problem for me. I have AF and in the past year episodes have ...

Tako2009

•11 months ago

33 Replies

Had AV node ablation 3 days ago concerned about being breathless

Had AV node ablation 3 days ago Feel ok but concerned about Being Breathless This seems to be more when I go upstairs or when I am doing something other...

Had AV node ablation 3 days ago Feel ok but concerned about Being Breathless ...

SMwils

•11 months ago

4 Replies

afib related to drop in blood pressure

last week I had an extreme drop in blood pressure 87/50 and was unable to stand up or even sit up. Was taken to the hospital. Diagnosed with pneumonia...

last week I had an extreme drop in blood pressure 87/50 and was unable to stand...

Tux18

•11 months ago

9 Replies

Kardia says "Normal Sinus Rhythm...

A month into the "blanking period" doing great, feeling good, I overdid it with yard work and an air conditioner install. Back into AFIB via feelings and...

A month into the "blanking period" doing great, feeling good, I overdid it with ...

cloudster

•11 months ago

7 Replies

I had an ablation this AM.

Everything went well. It's 3 AM-I am at home. I just woke out of sound sleep due to extreme back ache. Where do I put the pillows to subside the pain and get...

Everything went well. It's 3 AM-I am at home. I just woke out of sound sleep due...

RoryWolf

•11 months ago

8 Replies

Other conditions

I have had A/F for 12 years, but now diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis as well. Is there anyone on this site with both conditions please? I am currently...

I have had A/F for 12 years, but now diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis as well. ...

ruuthmo

•11 months ago

6 Replies

AF means Atrial Fibrillation but A F also means how we feel with it.

A F to me means Awfully Frustrated. What is your A F? Use the letters to describe what your heart is performing or you feel.

A F to me means Awfully Frustrated. What is your A F? Use the letters to describ...

JOY2THEWORLD49

•11 months ago

42 Replies

Actual appointment face to face with an actual human!

After being sent to A&E last November by GP, diagnosed with AF and discharged with meds, then an echocardiogram beginning of March, I have an actual...

After being sent to A&E last November by GP, diagnosed with AF and discharged wi...

Indigrow

•11 months ago

19 Replies

Interesting way of detecting AFib

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65983627...

Gumbie_Cat

•11 months ago

8 Replies

4 Year Update

Greetings to all, It has been 4 years since my 3rd ablation. I just had a yearly follow-up with a heart monitor worn for 2 weeks. The results were no afib...

Greetings to all, It has been 4 years since my 3rd ablation. I just had a yearl...

perkman

•11 months ago

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Change of flecainide brand from accord to milpharm.

I’ve just received my monthly flecainide medication and the pharmacy have changed the brand from accord to milpharm. The accord brand seems to be working well...

I’ve just received my monthly flecainide medication and the pharmacy have change...

Profound15

•11 months ago

32 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2023

Second opinion

Ablation tomorrow-finally!

AF - Sudden Increase To Every Night

Excessive exercise and AF.

Oximeter

Anyone have a failed Aflutter Ablation?

Amiodarone experience of??

Radiofrequency left sided complex atrial fibrillation tachycardia

Tachycardia- update

Smart watch blood pressure function

surgery and Flecainide

Measurement of the QT interval using the Apple Watch

Successful .. ish ablation

Risks of flying when having an Afib episode

Has anyone had extreme soreness after their ablation?

Travel Insurance

AF after ablation

The dreaded Bisoprolol strikes again

good info for those interested in mini maze, covergent and hybrid, update on pulsefield also

Tacycardia - how long before I go to A and E?

Had AV node ablation 3 days ago concerned about being breathless

afib related to drop in blood pressure

Kardia says "Normal Sinus Rhythm...

I had an ablation this AM.

Other conditions

AF means Atrial Fibrillation but A F also means how we feel with it.

Actual appointment face to face with an actual human!

Interesting way of detecting AFib

4 Year Update

Change of flecainide brand from accord to milpharm.

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