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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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What would you expect?

Hi Everyone, Just thought I’d ask here as the help I’ve received on here has been invaluable. Since my Cardioversion in Jan 2022 I have been in a sinus...

Hi Everyone, Just thought I’d ask here as the help I’ve received on here has b...

wordzo

•1 year ago

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In and out

Had abalation 9 months ago,after few week's all settled down,went very well till recently .now app showing possible a fib one reading,then normal soon...

Had abalation 9 months ago,after few week's all settled down,went very well till...

Mickahoine

•1 year ago

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Post ablation short of breath

I am 74 years old. I had a catheter ablation 3 days ago having been in permanent Afib for 5 months. I have suffered from asthma since childhood & have an FEV...

I am 74 years old. I had a catheter ablation 3 days ago having been in permanent...

jnbee

•1 year ago

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Patient Services Travel Advice Coffee Morning!

Are you planning a summer holiday? Then our Patient Services team at the AF Association are here to help you make the most of your time to enable you to enjoy...

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•1 year ago

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Cock up

Well!945 am came and went. So at 1115 I rang UHCW cardiology was told that she had had a few calls as Proff was running late. BUT ah she said ' it was a face...

Well!945 am came and went. So at 1115 I rang UHCW cardiology was told that she h...

wilsond

•1 year ago

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Flecainide

my flecainide was increased from PIP to 50mg twice day. Then it went up to 100mg twice day. Despite this I still wake up at night with AF from time to time....

my flecainide was increased from PIP to 50mg twice day. Then it went up to 100mg...

Harrythmia

•1 year ago

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A DNA test, a book and a diet - AFib Eureka moment !

First I wanted to say what a fantastic group this is and just how much it has supported, reassured and lifted me on my AFib journey, it’s been invaluable I’m...

First I wanted to say what a fantastic group this is and just how much it has su...

Dyldog

•1 year ago

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Loop recorder (and other feedback)

So, a few weeks ago I passed out while sitting next to my wife - which made her panic. Short version of the story is that the episode was followed by influenza...

So, a few weeks ago I passed out while sitting next to my wife - which made her ...

Jonathan_C

•1 year ago

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PAF - move to PiP only

Hi Can anyone tell me of their experiences of moving from daily medication (Flecainide) to PiP only? Heart attack in 2019, out of the blue - fit & healthy....

Hi Can anyone tell me of their experiences of moving from daily medication (Fle...

AAJJTt

•1 year ago

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Two interesting articles

Here are links to two interesting articles. The first one details the benefits of exercise in preventing AF (it’s not clear if this applies to those who...

Here are links to two interesting articles. The first one details the benefits o...

Samazeuilh2

•1 year ago

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Tachycardia

Hi. After six months clear of af it suddenly came back last month. It seems to bother me every day since. I’m on Bisoprolol 10 and flecainide 50.x 2. Also...

Hi. After six months clear of af it suddenly came back last month. It seems to b...

jd2004

•1 year ago

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What is Left Atrial Rhythm and is it related to Afib?

I have paroxysmal Afib, which appears to be well managed with Flecainide and Metoprolol. I am having an unrelated medical procedure next week so my...

I have paroxysmal Afib, which appears to be well managed with Flecainide and Met...

bean_counter27

•1 year ago

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intraocular bleed on Apixaban

I had a posterior vitreous detachment in my eye a few weeks ago. This is very common when you get older and is not usually dangerous. I already had this once,...

I had a posterior vitreous detachment in my eye a few weeks ago. This is very co...

aFibber55

•1 year ago

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Multaq

Has anyone taken this medication and if so how did it work for you?

Evefay

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Bisoprolol

Hi lamplight 37. I take 1.25mg of Bisoprolol once a day was on 2.50mg but felt horrid. Seems good for me the lower dose been on just over a yrAlthough not...

Hi lamplight 37. I take 1.25mg of Bisoprolol once a day was on 2.50mg but felt ...

Rhoded

•1 year ago

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Weekly episodes, trigger ideas?

It has been awhile for me to pop on here; however, I have perused through your library of expertise many times. I have a pacemaker and take metoprolol for...

It has been awhile for me to pop on here; however, I have perused through your l...

Hallju

•1 year ago

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BISOPROLOL FUMERATE 5MG

Hi guys and gals, I have some questions on the above - if any of you extraordinary people can give me simple, unambiguous answers, would be good. BACKGROUND...

Hi guys and gals, I have some questions on the above - if any of you extraordin...

BenHall1

•1 year ago

39 Replies

Flecanide panic!!

Hi everyone I'm in a bit of a dilemma, I'm on flecanide 50mg twice daily. I took my first dose when i woke at 7 I had breakfast at 11 then took my other meds...

Hi everyone I'm in a bit of a dilemma, I'm on flecanide 50mg twice daily. I too...

Rachelanx50

•1 year ago

27 Replies

First time using Flecanide

Hi I have had afib since 2019 with only two bad episodes and being hospitalised. I’ve not had much in between. Over the last couple of months I’ve had more...

Hi I have had afib since 2019 with only two bad episodes and being hospitalised....

Corkel

•1 year ago

26 Replies

Tomorrow's EP appointment

Well here I am, awaiting the EP phone appointment tomorrow. Wonder what he will say?Quick recap: had a cryo ablation 5th June 2022. Whilst awaiting followup...

Well here I am, awaiting the EP phone appointment tomorrow. Wonder what he wil...

wilsond

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Register for Patients Day 2023 today to be in with the chance of winning one of our four prizes!

Register for Patients Day 2023 today to be in with the chance of winning one of our four prizes: • Travel / Accommodation up to £200 to be redeemed against...

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•1 year ago

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Mindfulness and Persistent AF

I have been resorting to various distractions to take my mind off an underlying anxiety and uncomfortable symptoms of persistent AF. While seeing friends,...

I have been resorting to various distractions to take my mind off an underlying...

Rainfern

•1 year ago

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To ablate or not to ablate?

I have paroxysmal AF, diagnosed in early 2020, on 5 mg bisoprolol and Edoxaban. I am highly symptomatic when I have an event, with fast heart rate, strong...

I have paroxysmal AF, diagnosed in early 2020, on 5 mg bisoprolol and Edoxaban. ...

Tamgirl

•1 year ago

36 Replies

RF ablation time in lab

morning all Had my pre op yesterday for my 2nd ablation. 1st cryo sept 2021. Didn’t do the job so this time prof osman at Coventry is gonna do the Rf type....

morning all Had my pre op yesterday for my 2nd ablation. 1st cryo sept 2021. ...

Lenlec

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Flecainide, Diltiazem and Shortness of Breath

Anyone get shortness of breath (SOB) from Flecainide and/or Diltiazem -- not right away, but months later? For the first six months on both drugs, I had no...

Anyone get shortness of breath (SOB) from Flecainide and/or Diltiazem -- not ri...

mjames1

•1 year ago

26 Replies

chadvasc score gone to 1.

Hi, I will call the doctors tomorrow to find out but I am curious. I logged in to my NHS app and noticed on 9th June I had a test result update saying my...

Hi, I will call the doctors tomorrow to find out but I am curious. I logged in t...

tom0985

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Magnesium

Hello all, hope you are all ticking away nicely, I've been taking a teaspoon of magnesium citrate each morning for around a fortnight now on recommendation...

Hello all, hope you are all ticking away nicely, I've been taking a teaspoon of ...

Rachelanx50

•1 year ago

5 Replies

2 or 3 lead pacemaker with AV node ablation

Hello I would like to hear of experiences with the pacemaker you have for those who have had AV node ablation I have had 3 lead pacemaker for 4 years,...

Hello I would like to hear of experiences with the pacemaker you have for those...

SMwils

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Cardioversion update

After a wait of 7 months being in persistent AF I finally had my CV this morning. All went well and back in NSR after 1 shock. Resting HR is around mid 50s and...

After a wait of 7 months being in persistent AF I finally had my CV this morning...

GordonS

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Persistent/Permanent AF in preference to Paroxysmal??

I have paroxysmal AF which is now persistent (over 7 days continuous AF only resolvable to NSR with DCCV cardioversion). I have had 3 ablations for AF and 1...

I have paroxysmal AF which is now persistent (over 7 days continuous AF only res...

gorpo59

•1 year ago

41 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2023

What would you expect?

In and out

Post ablation short of breath

Patient Services Travel Advice Coffee Morning!

Cock up

Flecainide

A DNA test, a book and a diet - AFib Eureka moment !

Loop recorder (and other feedback)

PAF - move to PiP only

Two interesting articles

Tachycardia

What is Left Atrial Rhythm and is it related to Afib?

intraocular bleed on Apixaban

Multaq

Bisoprolol

Weekly episodes, trigger ideas?

BISOPROLOL FUMERATE 5MG

Flecanide panic!!

First time using Flecanide

Tomorrow's EP appointment

Register for Patients Day 2023 today to be in with the chance of winning one of our four prizes!

Mindfulness and Persistent AF

To ablate or not to ablate?

RF ablation time in lab

Flecainide, Diltiazem and Shortness of Breath

chadvasc score gone to 1.

Magnesium

2 or 3 lead pacemaker with AV node ablation

Cardioversion update

Persistent/Permanent AF in preference to Paroxysmal??

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