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Flecainide

I had a recent AFIB episode on Sunday. This was the first time I would take Flecainide PIP, and the EP wanted me to take it at the ER. He prescribed me 50...

I had a recent AFIB episode on Sunday. This was the first time I would take Fle...

AustinElliot

•1 year ago

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APIXABAN SIDE EFFECTS …. UPDATE.

To all you kind people from FlapJack onwards, who have replied to my question re Apixaban side effects - my sincere apologies for my silence! I have...

To all you kind people from FlapJack onwards, who have replied to my question re...

Rosamoyesii

•1 year ago

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Updates on icd and swimming pool

I posted the same question in "living with an icd support group" on facebook. More than 80 people answered, only one lady had been shocked due to electrical...

I posted the same question in "living with an icd support group" on facebook. M...

Sustainedvtach270

•1 year ago

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AF and leaking heart valves.

I have just received the results of my echocardiogram which show that I have a leaking Tricuspid valve ( mild - moderate) and mild leakage in the mitral and...

I have just received the results of my echocardiogram which show that I have a l...

linc2u

•1 year ago

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AF and Kegel8?

Hi , all you lovely ladies here. I've recently been diagnosed with a prolapse and wondered if anyone uses a Kegel8 for this, or is this something that would...

Hi , all you lovely ladies here. I've recently been diagnosed with a prolapse an...

bassets

•1 year ago

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Root Canal Treatment - Oral health & AF

This is really a follow up on my post a month ago about 5 hours of AF in which I casually mentioned I had toothache. It is well known that there is a...

This is really a follow up on my post a month ago about 5 hours of AF in which I...

CDreamer

•1 year ago

55 Replies

Pacemaker Box Replacement

After 13 years my pacemaker is coming to the end of its useful life and I have been called for a replacement next week at my local NHS hospital. My current...

After 13 years my pacemaker is coming to the end of its useful life and I have b...

rathlee

•1 year ago

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How long should I wait?

68, male, no underlying conditions, relatively fit, not overweight. Afib diagnosed 2019. 2 cardioversions in 2020, 3 months apart. No problems since until...

68, male, no underlying conditions, relatively fit, not overweight. Afib diagno...

gtkelly

•1 year ago

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ectopics

Good morning everyone, I have AF and MAT (multi focal atrial tachycardia) My question is this! I am having trouble sustaining a conversation with anyone for...

Good morning everyone, I have AF and MAT (multi focal atrial tachycardia) My qu...

Blueflags

•1 year ago

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The University of Canberra, Australia Research Project

Do you or 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...

Do you or your loved one have heart failure? If you are a caregiver, partner o...

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•1 year ago

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

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...

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

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•1 year ago

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Apixaban adverse side effects. Advice please.

I have had Paroxysmal AF for approx five years, an episode of which will last anything from 1-7 minutes. This might happen once daily, perhaps 4-5 times a...

I have had Paroxysmal AF for approx five years, an episode of which will last an...

Rosamoyesii

•1 year ago

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Convergent ablation procedure

hello all, I have had persistent AF for about a year after a few years of PAF (initially diagnosed as panic attacks). I was on BISOPROLOL 3.25 and Apixaban 2x...

hello all, I have had persistent AF for about a year after a few years of PAF (...

Bodydoctor12

•1 year ago

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What to take for acid reflux

Hi all. I often get acid reflux (the valve on top of my stomach doesn't seal properly). I am currently on 100 mg daily Flecainide and 2.5 bisoprolol. Had an...

Hi all. I often get acid reflux (the valve on top of my stomach doesn't seal pr...

KiwiBlake

•1 year ago

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stinging heart

hi, I’m 61, male, bypass Dec 19, ablation Nov 22. I regularly have stinging sensations/feelings from the area of my heart. Cardiologist say take pain relief,...

hi, I’m 61, male, bypass Dec 19, ablation Nov 22. I regularly have stinging sens...

616foxy

•1 year ago

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Nervous to stop amiodarone, two months post-ablation

July 31st I will be two months post-ablation with zero arrythmias since, after frequent paroxysmal AF prior. I am to stop taking my 200mg daily amiodarone on...

July 31st I will be two months post-ablation with zero arrythmias since, after ...

KootenayTrails

•1 year ago

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flying/travel with afib

I have paroximal afib and wondered do any of you have the symptoms when in afib of having to constantly go to the bathroom? That’s my biggest concern for...

I have paroximal afib and wondered do any of you have the symptoms when in afib ...

Rvlindahl

•1 year ago

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Feeling grim after hospital stay for AF episode - advice please!

Had particularly tenacious episode of AF which failed to respond to my usual Flecainide PIP. This led to hospital over the weekend. After a somewhat lengthy...

Had particularly tenacious episode of AF which failed to respond to my usual Fl...

CentreHalfMum

•1 year ago

34 Replies

Cold - but not cold !

The REAL post….Firstly, I do take 5 mgs Bisoprolol morning and evening. I have always found it a comfort to have a hot water bottle on my feet in bed in cold...

The REAL post….Firstly, I do take 5 mgs Bisoprolol morning and evening. I have...

Tellingfibs

•1 year ago

53 Replies

Cold - but not cold !

Just checking if this sends - been having problems posting this morning…..

Tellingfibs

•1 year ago

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Join the Patient Services team for an online coffee morning and discussion about 'Travel Advice'.

With Summer now upon us, our Patient Services Team have been receiving many enquiries about travelling abroad, medical insurance, medication on holiday,...

With Summer now upon us, our Patient Services Team have been receiving many enqu...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Back in AF.

I had a successful ablation two years ago in May 2021.A couple of days ago I felt a bit weak and instinctively checked my pulse to find that it was erratic. I...

I had a successful ablation two years ago in May 2021.A couple of days ago I fel...

SirBeatalot

•1 year ago

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Mild chest pain and elevated heart rate 2 weeks post ablation

Two weeks post ablation - I've been feeling fine with 3 episodes of afib of 6-12 hours and some further ectopics - all of which I'm comfortable with....

Two weeks post ablation - I've been feeling fine with 3 episodes of afib of 6-12...

MisterMagoo

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Optogenetic conversion of AF

Does anyone know if this could be happening anytime soon in humans? It sounds very promising. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joim.13654

Does anyone know if this could be happening anytime soon in humans? It sounds v...

LadyLawson

•1 year ago

3 Replies

To travel or not…

I am very thankful to have found this group as it has provided considerable amounts of information that otherwise can be a challenge to find even with the...

I am very thankful to have found this group as it has provided considerable amou...

Longdistancewalker

•1 year ago

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Anyone in permanent afib long term and feeling fine?

I am 70 and now in permanent afib after many years and many different aggravating unsuccessful drama drugs to stay out. After a long discussion with my EP we...

I am 70 and now in permanent afib after many years and many different aggravatin...

MalJam

•1 year ago

41 Replies

AF triggers

I wrote this as a reply to another post but decided that it would just be hijacking the original post, so started a new one. I definitely have triggers for...

I wrote this as a reply to another post but decided that it would just be hijack...

Mrsvemb

•1 year ago

26 Replies

Pre Syncope/Right Bundle Branch Block

PAF for a number of years now, fairly well controlled with medication of Flecainide, Apixaban, Bisoprolol. The last 3 months episodes of AF have increased....

PAF for a number of years now, fairly well controlled with medication of Flecai...

CJB5569

•1 year ago

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Pre Syncope/Right Bundle Branch Block

PAF for a number of years now, fairly well controlled with medication of Flecainide, Apixaban, Bisoprolol. The last 3 months episodes of AF have increased....

PAF for a number of years now, fairly well controlled with medication of Flecai...

CJB5569

•1 year ago

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Trip to hospital

Hi, so had a bad night last Wednesday and went to get checked out at the hospital Thursday morning.Symptoms of wheezing, breathlessness, chest discomfort,...

Hi, so had a bad night last Wednesday and went to get checked out at the hospita...

Nomis21

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2023

Flecainide

APIXABAN SIDE EFFECTS …. UPDATE.

Updates on icd and swimming pool

AF and leaking heart valves.

AF and Kegel8?

Root Canal Treatment - Oral health & AF

Pacemaker Box Replacement

How long should I wait?

ectopics

The University of Canberra, Australia Research Project

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

Apixaban adverse side effects. Advice please.

Convergent ablation procedure

What to take for acid reflux

stinging heart

Nervous to stop amiodarone, two months post-ablation

flying/travel with afib

Feeling grim after hospital stay for AF episode - advice please!

Cold - but not cold !

Cold - but not cold !

Join the Patient Services team for an online coffee morning and discussion about 'Travel Advice'.

Back in AF.

Mild chest pain and elevated heart rate 2 weeks post ablation

Optogenetic conversion of AF

To travel or not…

Anyone in permanent afib long term and feeling fine?

AF triggers

Pre Syncope/Right Bundle Branch Block

Pre Syncope/Right Bundle Branch Block

Trip to hospital

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