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Bi Ventricular pacemaker and issues with RV lead after AV node ablation recently

Hello I have had a pacemaker for 4 years. I had a AV node ablation just over a week ago My problem is that I have some breathing issues Went to hospital...

Hello I have had a pacemaker for 4 years. I had a AV node ablation just over a ...

SMwils

•10 months ago

6 Replies

Struggling to put on weight

Hi I wonder if there is anybody struggling to put on weight in spite of having 1800-2000 calorie input a day. On this site I usually find only posts in which...

Hi I wonder if there is anybody struggling to put on weight in spite of having 1...

Csingicsong

•10 months ago

45 Replies

Lower heart rate after cardioversion

HiI had a cardioversion on 21/6 which successfully restored normal rhythm. My resting heart rate is now averaging 46 for the last week (a little over 65...

HiI had a cardioversion on 21/6 which successfully restored normal rhythm. My r...

AKatieD

•10 months ago

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Could Vitamin C be beneficial?

Feedback please on other’s experience of Vit C to help reduce AFib burden. I have been on dronedarone now for two years and as reported last year it’s been a...

Feedback please on other’s experience of Vit C to help reduce AFib burden. I ha...

Vince1001

•10 months ago

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Taurine supplements New Scientist Page 18, 17 June 2023

There is a research article in the news article section of the New Scientist that week saying that Taurine supplements may extend lifespan and health as we get...

There is a research article in the news article section of the New Scientist tha...

RoyMacDonald

•10 months ago

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Is this for real?

Now first of all my Cardio is a lovely and caring man. I get on with him very well. The good news is I'm still in sinus (maybe 3 or 4 months now) so I'm well...

Now first of all my Cardio is a lovely and caring man. I get on with him very we...

Paulbounce

•10 months ago

68 Replies

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

•10 months ago

1 Reply

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 ...

Hidden

•10 months ago

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for UK Afibbers £15 off Wellue at amazon

I had some recent discussions and noted that my Kardia even with the extra paid advanced deterministic wasn’t picking up atrial bigeminy or also various other...

I had some recent discussions and noted that my Kardia even with the extra paid ...

kitenski

•10 months ago

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Any experience of a D-dimer test

I read recently that if you are worried about having an undiagnosed blood clot for whatever reason you should request a D-dimer test. A quick internet search...

I read recently that if you are worried about having an undiagnosed blood clot f...

secondtry

•10 months ago

31 Replies

G A when in AF

good morning Question. Is it safe to have G A when in permanent AF. Recently a registrar said oh that’s fine, but would rather have it front consultant,...

good morning Question. Is it safe to have G A when in permanent AF. Recently...

valg59

•10 months ago

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Heart rate in afib and when to go to ER or A&E

Sitting down watching tv and I felt in my chest I was trying to go into afib, so I grabbed my trusty oximeter and put it on and watched HR go down from 80s to...

Sitting down watching tv and I felt in my chest I was trying to go into afib, so...

kocoach

•10 months ago

32 Replies

Hello

Hi all Just popped in to see how you all are .Hope all the lovely people who supported me when I first started my AF journey are well and good .I am now a...

Hi all Just popped in to see how you all are .Hope all the lovely people who sup...

Vonnieruth

•10 months ago

17 Replies

Leadless pacemakers

I live in North Carolina and I have sick sinus syndrome and afib as well as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. I just learned a few weeks ago about the newer leadless...

I live in North Carolina and I have sick sinus syndrome and afib as well as Tako...

Jeekee9

•10 months ago

7 Replies

Frequent palpitations making me feel rough

I had a successful ablation for AF in October but I'm still suffering considerably with PVCs. My EP has said that they are okay but they are making me feel...

I had a successful ablation for AF in October but I'm still suffering considerab...

Norfolk_spaniel

•10 months ago

13 Replies

Don't let AF get in the way of a Normal Life

A couple of months ago having posted about 2 AF episodes and being subscribed Edoxaban and Sotalol, I asked what anyone thought of my plan to walk 120 miles in...

A couple of months ago having posted about 2 AF episodes and being subscribed Ed...

mountainwalk

•10 months ago

8 Replies

Ablate or not?

Hello, I was diagnosed with Afib January last year, I had weekly episodes 5-20 hours duration, I felt horrible while in Afib! (used flacenide to get back in...

Hello, I was diagnosed with Afib January last year, I had weekly episodes 5-20 ...

zxal0000

•10 months ago

24 Replies

blood pressures

can I take another pill of Metropolol to lower my blood pressure

Prettywoman15

•10 months ago

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Mini maze surgery for afib

Read about Randall wolf's new technique of MiniMaze with excision of left atrial apendage If it is the same procedure, I would like to know where, which...

Read about Randall wolf's new technique of MiniMaze with excision of left atria...

dharkan75

•10 months ago

36 Replies

hair thinning on metoprolol

hi all, since I have been on metoprolol since July of 2020 I have lost a LOT of hair and recently read that is a side effect. I am a 24 yo female so as you can...

hi all, since I have been on metoprolol since July of 2020 I have lost a LOT of ...

Dogluvr95

•10 months ago

17 Replies

swimming

Anyone know how soon I can swim in a hotel pool after my hybrid mini maze. All wounds are healed over but still raised.

Anyone know how soon I can swim in a hotel pool after my hybrid mini maze. All w...

4chickens

•10 months ago

11 Replies

AF Fears

Hello knowledge people! After 2 years of paroxysmal AF I reckon I am going into either persistent or Permanent. I am scared so much about this as I am not...

Hello knowledge people! After 2 years of paroxysmal AF I reckon I am going into ...

Pingu778

•10 months ago

32 Replies

bradycardia and anaesthesia

hi I am Due for surgery for breast cancer on Wednesday and am worried about the anaesthetic as I have a slow resting pulse between 44/50 . I take Flecainide...

hi I am Due for surgery for breast cancer on Wednesday and am worried about the...

Caradomben

•10 months ago

14 Replies

new treatments

anyone had the new treatments which i believe are non intrusive radio frequency for Arrythmia?

anyone had the new treatments which i believe are non intrusive radio frequency ...

thejepo

•10 months ago

11 Replies

Potassium

Has anyone had a high potassium count and have you been told this can contribute to your Afib. How is it being managed?

Has anyone had a high potassium count and have you been told this can contribute...

Clareowenpearcy

•10 months ago

14 Replies

Coming Off Flecainide.

Thank you so much to everyone who replied to my post re. Flecainide and Apixaban. So helpful when you're struggling. Since coming off the Flecainide last...

Thank you so much to everyone who replied to my post re. Flecainide and Apixaban...

MKG50

•10 months ago

12 Replies

Sotalol and troubles breathing

I would like to reach out to see if anybody has ever had similar experience as I do at present.After 7 cardioversions and 2 ablations I was eventually and...

I would like to reach out to see if anybody has ever had similar experience as I...

55zuzanka61

•10 months ago

22 Replies

Cardioversion

Anyone had cardioversion while pretty much awake? I had sedation going on but was fully aware when it happened. Interesting experience to say the least. Just...

Anyone had cardioversion while pretty much awake? I had sedation going on but wa...

A_fi_bR

•10 months ago

10 Replies

Medical notes

Hi,Has anyone requested there medical notes following on from a medical surgical procedure? How would you go about it in the UK? Thanks

Hi,Has anyone requested there medical notes following on from a medical surgical...

Nomis21

•10 months ago

13 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2023

Bi Ventricular pacemaker and issues with RV lead after AV node ablation recently

Struggling to put on weight

Lower heart rate after cardioversion

Could Vitamin C be beneficial?

Taurine supplements New Scientist Page 18, 17 June 2023

Is this for real?

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

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

for UK Afibbers £15 off Wellue at amazon

Any experience of a D-dimer test

G A when in AF

Heart rate in afib and when to go to ER or A&E

Hello

Leadless pacemakers

Frequent palpitations making me feel rough

Don't let AF get in the way of a Normal Life

Ablate or not?

blood pressures

Mini maze surgery for afib

hair thinning on metoprolol

swimming

AF Fears

bradycardia and anaesthesia

new treatments

Potassium

Coming Off Flecainide.

Sotalol and troubles breathing

Cardioversion

Medical notes

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