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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Thank you everyone

Thank you so much to everyone who has answered my query about wine and Apixaban. Thats great news my mind is at rest now! Have a lovely Sunday!

Thank you so much to everyone who has answered my query about wine and Apixaban....

Maggie46

•1 year ago

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MAGNESIUM TAURATE

I was reading an article by Dr Gupta whereby he recommended magnesium taurate for those of us suffering from atrial fibrillation. His recommended dose was 125...

I was reading an article by Dr Gupta whereby he recommended magnesium taurate f...

SilverliningsForNow

•1 year ago

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Ablation

Hi Everyone. I am exploring the option of having an ablation and I am wondering if any one of you has had this procedure undertaken privately in the UK or...

Hi Everyone. I am exploring the option of having an ablation and I am wondering ...

Wilkie1

•1 year ago

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heart attack after ablation

I had an AF ablation last Monday. During the night I had an heart attack. Heart burn and then chest pain . The blood test and ecg gave positive results . The...

I had an AF ablation last Monday. During the night I had an heart attack. Heart ...

alyvonne

•1 year ago

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Successful Ablations? Anyone?

My EP has told me my only real chance of getting off all Ffib drugs, and restoring normal heart rhythm is with a successful ablation. Has anyone achieved this...

My EP has told me my only real chance of getting off all Ffib drugs, and restori...

MalJam

•1 year ago

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Flecanide

I get out of breath easily on exercising, even lightly. I have suspected carvedilol and/or Flecanide as the cause. Fatigue and shortness of breath seem to be...

I get out of breath easily on exercising, even lightly. I have suspected carvedi...

Jctga

•1 year ago

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CHAD VASc

Last year on a visit to my EP he informed me that at the age of 64 and with a CHAD VASc score of 1 that anti coagulants were not necessary. However as I turn...

Last year on a visit to my EP he informed me that at the age of 64 and with a C...

SteM

•1 year ago

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Is it just me?

I want to access the resource booklets/information sheets on AFA. Haven’t done so for yonks but can’t find them now. Has the website changed or is it just me?...

I want to access the resource booklets/information sheets on AFA. Haven’t done s...

Frances123

•1 year ago

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Thank you Ever

Hi thanks to everyone who posts info and produced the pre and post ablation leaflets. Had a cryoablation yesterday; sore chest and less energy than a dead cod...

Hi thanks to everyone who posts info and produced the pre and post ablation leaf...

Princelover

•1 year ago

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Good resources regarding vagal AFIB?

Does anyone have any good resources (articles, YouTube videos) directed to vagally-mediated AFIB (the type that occurs after a large meal or while sleeping)?...

Does anyone have any good resources (articles, YouTube videos) directed to vagal...

dw98611

•1 year ago

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York university

If you are suffering from any heart condition PLEASE refer to the you tube channel " York Cardiology " with Dr Sanjay Gupta he explains everything you maybe...

If you are suffering from any heart condition PLEASE refer to the you tube chan...

Rachelanx50

•1 year ago

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AF Association Patients Day!

Register now for an early bird discounted rate of £40, ending 31 July 2023! https://heartrhythmevents.org/users/login View Patients Day agenda:...

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•1 year ago

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Bisoprolol

I’ve been recently diagnosed with Afib and coronary heart disease and I’m taking Bisoprolol,felodopine and Edoxaban. Since taking them I’ve gained nearly 2...

I’ve been recently diagnosed with Afib and coronary heart disease and I’m taking...

Martell1

•1 year ago

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propranol

I’ve been on carvedilol and Flecanide for Afib for about 3 years. Ablation 2 years ago and no known Afib since but EP said I “might want to” stay on them since...

I’ve been on carvedilol and Flecanide for Afib for about 3 years. Ablation 2 yea...

Jctga

•1 year ago

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You are invited to participate in an online survey on behalf of the AF Association

Your feedback will contribute in providing researchers working in this field to better understand the following: •How common is simultaneous screening of high...

Your feedback will contribute in providing researchers working in this field to ...

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•1 year ago

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Thyroid

Mornin’ guys and gals, This time I’m writing seeking some guidance. Its about Thyroid. I recall many posts on here over a long time about Thyroid and AF but...

Mornin’ guys and gals, This time I’m writing seeking some guidance. Its about ...

BenHall1

•1 year ago

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Amiodarona- I’ve been on it a week and feel very shaky, almost like tremors inside. Just wondering if I should continue with it ?

I am on holiday in Spain had a bad AFib attack with RVR ended up in intensive care. Long story short they put me on Amiodarona and I’m feeling very fatigued...

I am on holiday in Spain had a bad AFib attack with RVR ended up in intensive ca...

Nodoubt2

•1 year ago

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bradycardia interrupting sleep

I’m waking up during the night with low heart rate 42-48 bpm and a feeling that my heart is labouring. This is usually twice in the night and I often can’t get...

I’m waking up during the night with low heart rate 42-48 bpm and a feeling that ...

Reidel

•1 year ago

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Linesteps1

hi all , just on holiday in Nerja , gorgeous , a little anxious as last night went into an episode of AF presumably from an ice cold drink ! No alcohol ,...

hi all , just on holiday in Nerja , gorgeous , a little anxious as last night w...

Linesteps

•1 year ago

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Returning episodes use of Flecainide

I had an ablation four years ago that stopped my AF episodes. Over the last year or so the attacks have returned to the point that they are now pretty much...

I had an ablation four years ago that stopped my AF episodes. Over the last year...

ThinLizzy1

•1 year ago

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cramping after rf ablation

this is my 3rd ablation a week ago (7/6) I haven’t had any issues before this time I am having lower stomach type cramps and water retention only in my left...

this is my 3rd ablation a week ago (7/6) I haven’t had any issues before this ti...

Afib_girl

•1 year ago

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Cardizem aside effects?

I hadn't had any kind of med's for the heart, I have had 7 yrs of sporatic Tachycardia, and afib. Yr's in between those eposodes. a-fib was twice in 6 yrs...

I hadn't had any kind of med's for the heart, I have had 7 yrs of sporatic Tachy...

scardycat

•1 year ago

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SVT after ablation

Hi everyone, In preparation for my post-ablation 3-mo follow-up with my EP Monday, I wore a Zio cardiac patch for 6 days two months post-ablation, and the...

Hi everyone, In preparation for my post-ablation 3-mo follow-up with my EP Mon...

Elizka

•1 year ago

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edoxaban

I have been taking Edoxaban for just over a year. Two weeks after starting taking them I noticed watery blood in my spit. I mentioned it to my gp and he said...

I have been taking Edoxaban for just over a year. Two weeks after starting takin...

Breane

•1 year ago

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Newbie here and need some advice

Hi all I have atrial fibrillation and I am awaiting ablation. I rang the hospital and apparently they are waiting for the nurse to sign it off and she said...

Hi all I have atrial fibrillation and I am awaiting ablation. I rang the hospi...

AFnotworked1981234

•1 year ago

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Anyone know of a dentist willing to do tooth extraction on someone with permanent long-standing AF and occasional tachycardia?

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on dentistry... I have permanent long-standing AF (so I am constantly in AF and have been for 8 years), with...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on dentistry... I have permanent long...

Jem237

•1 year ago

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Best OTC pain relief while on Xarelto/ DOACs blood thinners?

I am new to taking blood thinners and probably will be on them for life. My question is what is a safe pain relief sold over the counter for occasional use for...

I am new to taking blood thinners and probably will be on them for life. My ques...

MalJam

•1 year ago

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Flecainide and eyesight problems - a follow up

Previously I posted about my eyesight deteriorating around the same time as my daily Flecainide dosage was doubled from 50mg to 100mg a day. Here's my follow...

Previously I posted about my eyesight deteriorating around the same time as my d...

MisterMagoo

•1 year ago

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TENS machines & AF

Does anyone here use a TENS machine? A physio has recommended one to me for a different health issue. Pads would be on ankles, not near heart. I’ve lone PAF...

Does anyone here use a TENS machine? A physio has recommended one to me for a di...

Silky57

•1 year ago

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latest hybrid research for persistent and long standing AF

Hi, we occasionally get questions on here about hybrids and/or treatment of persistent AF, in April a multi centre randomised trial called CEASE AF reached...

Hi, we occasionally get questions on here about hybrids and/or treatment of pers...

MummyLuv

•1 year ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2023

Thank you everyone

MAGNESIUM TAURATE

Ablation

heart attack after ablation

Successful Ablations? Anyone?

Flecanide

CHAD VASc

Is it just me?

Thank you Ever

Good resources regarding vagal AFIB?

York university

AF Association Patients Day!

Bisoprolol

propranol

You are invited to participate in an online survey on behalf of the AF Association

Thyroid

Amiodarona- I’ve been on it a week and feel very shaky, almost like tremors inside. Just wondering if I should continue with it ?

bradycardia interrupting sleep

Linesteps1

Returning episodes use of Flecainide

cramping after rf ablation

Cardizem aside effects?

SVT after ablation

edoxaban

Newbie here and need some advice

Anyone know of a dentist willing to do tooth extraction on someone with permanent long-standing AF and occasional tachycardia?

Best OTC pain relief while on Xarelto/ DOACs blood thinners?

Flecainide and eyesight problems - a follow up

TENS machines & AF

latest hybrid research for persistent and long standing AF

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