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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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2 months post ablation and frequent extrasystoles.

So I'm 2 months from my 1st ablation and supposed to now stop taking Flecainide but I seem to be permanently having extrasystoles, having hardly had them at...

So I'm 2 months from my 1st ablation and supposed to now stop taking Flecainide ...

MisterMagoo

•11 months ago

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Blood thinner options...

Diagnosed earlier this year. Working my way through due to uncomfortable physical side effects.... (Done edoxaban, rivaroxaban) on 5mg 2 x daily now. Does...

Diagnosed earlier this year. Working my way through due to uncomfortable physi...

sunlovah

•11 months ago

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Amiodarone

Hi ive been diagnosed woth a.f for 5mths now and been put on bisoprolol small doses at 1st now on 7.5mg twice daily also amiodarone recently and this has now...

Hi ive been diagnosed woth a.f for 5mths now and been put on bisoprolol small do...

Lambi

•11 months ago

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Surgery Fears

Hi Folks. Just reaching out for a bit of reassurance. I have a 4 hour surgery planned in the next couple of weeks and I'm petrified, I have PAF and Asthma...

Hi Folks. Just reaching out for a bit of reassurance. I have a 4 hour surgery p...

Nerja2012

•11 months ago

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Up to date quotes for private AF ablation - Cryo or RF

I have friends with atrial fibrillation, both of whom are thinking of having ablations, one NHS and one private. The one going private said that she had been...

I have friends with atrial fibrillation, both of whom are thinking of having abl...

Buffafly

•11 months ago

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Palpatations

I had crio ablation in May, For the last couple of weeks I have suffered prolonged palpitations. Has anyone else suffered this?,

I had crio ablation in May, For the last couple of weeks I have suffered prolong...

Wum1t1gs2s

•11 months ago

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The Importance of being proactive

Unfortunately, a close relative who lives quite a way from us died recently alone in her home whilst making her dinner. She was 74 had well controlled COPD...

Unfortunately, a close relative who lives quite a way from us died recently alon...

Desanthony

•11 months ago

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Right bundle branch block

Hi, I've been suffering from long covid for quite a few months now and I had an ECG a couple of weeks ago also saw the Cardiologist who said L. C has caused my...

Hi, I've been suffering from long covid for quite a few months now and I had an ...

Bowcat

•11 months ago

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Do We Really "Have" Afib?

A few years ago (pre covid), I took my son-in-law to the emergency room of a prominent hospital because he had been coughing for a couple of months with no...

A few years ago (pre covid), I took my son-in-law to the emergency room of a pro...

fibnum

•11 months ago

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You are invited to join the Patient Services team for our popular online coffee morning and discussion about atrial fibrillation (AF)

You will have the opportunity to ask your questions about AF, share your tips, advice and experiences, or if you prefer - just listen and learn. The online...

You will have the opportunity to ask your questions about AF, share your tips, a...

Hidden

•11 months ago

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Really wanted to add this to the recent thread but wasn't able to so...

CDreamer one day ago: "The only people who seem to gain are Pharmaceutical companies and Food Manufacturing companies who are making us all ill in the first...

CDreamer one day ago: "The only people who seem to gain are Pharmaceutical comp...

mike1961

•11 months ago

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Dizziness with diltiazam.

My husband came home from 4 days in hospital due to chronic cough, breathing problems and multiple episodes of AF daily 10 weeks post ablation. He was given...

My husband came home from 4 days in hospital due to chronic cough, breathing pro...

Oak321

•11 months ago

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Potassium and Magnesium

Hello all, I was diagnosed with AF the other month (a few days after my 40th, what a lovely gift) and, like everyone else, went down the rabbit hole of doing...

Hello all, I was diagnosed with AF the other month (a few days after my 40th, wh...

Harrgem

•11 months ago

26 Replies

Blood Thinners and AF

Me again, apologies but I am new to the world of living with AF and medications. Can I ask, if everyone on this forum diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation take...

Me again, apologies but I am new to the world of living with AF and medications....

Fight-the-good-fight

•11 months ago

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ablate part of pace and ablate

Today I joined the pace and ablate club Operation went well Through a vein in the groin Slight pain with the deeper local anaesthetic Ablating av node...

Today I joined the pace and ablate club Operation went well Through a vein i...

Hardjuice

•11 months ago

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Anticoagulation considerations for newly diagnosed AF members

This is a post particularly for newly diagnosed members who maybe concerned at some of things they may have read recently about the increased risk of bleeding...

This is a post particularly for newly diagnosed members who maybe concerned at s...

Hidden

•11 months ago

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Headache after Ablation

I am 60 days post Cardiac ablation, is it normal to get a headache? I have my 30-day meets with My EP cardiologist and have had no problems, but lately, I...

I am 60 days post Cardiac ablation, is it normal to get a headache? I have my 30...

grruiz87

•11 months ago

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The University of Canberra, Australia Research ProjectDo you care or know someone who is experiencing heart failure?

If you are a caregiver, partner or family member of someone who is experiencing heart failure and live in Australia? Perhaps you can help us? The University...

If you are a caregiver, partner or family member of someone who is experiencing...

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•11 months ago

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Do you want more information about atrial fibrillation (AF)?

You are invited to join us on Sunday 08 October 2023, at The Hyatt Regency, in Bridge Street, Birmingham, UK. You will have the opportunity to meet the...

You are invited to join us on Sunday 08 October 2023, at The Hyatt Regency, in B...

TracyAdmin

Partner•11 months ago

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Is persistent AF causing this breathlessness?

I’m in persistent AF. 80% of time it is flutter not fibrillation. HR usually 120 but rises to 140. I have been in persistent af like this for 4 months....

I’m in persistent AF. 80% of time it is flutter not fibrillation. HR usually 120...

Rhiannonimity1

•11 months ago

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US Healthcare vs NHS

I know everybody complains about the lack of free health care in the US, however, I've seen a lot of posts from people on the NHS talking about very long waits...

I know everybody complains about the lack of free health care in the US, however...

planetiowa

•11 months ago

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head injury

hi My husband had a collapse back in may, and hit his head, when he was in hospital he had Af then just went back to normal rhythm, he was very confused and...

hi My husband had a collapse back in may, and hit his head, when he was in hosp...

Bluelegs44

•11 months ago

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Another fine mess .........

Laurel & Hardy .... now those two did make me laugh. And they do say that laughter is the best medicine. But I can honestly say, I can't literally remember...

Laurel & Hardy .... now those two did make me laugh. And they do say that laugh...

Hidden

•11 months ago

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cyro ablation fail

so after an abandoned attempt to do a PVI I have had an mri that has showed I have a rare anatomical variant and the dr has now said he cannot do a PVI because...

so after an abandoned attempt to do a PVI I have had an mri that has showed I ha...

Henry716

•11 months ago

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5 Year Anniversary of PVI Cryo-Ablation for PAF

Hello Everyone. Today, the 21st of August, marks the 5 year anniversary of the PVI cryo-ablation procedure I had for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF)....

Hello Everyone. Today, the 21st of August, marks the 5 year anniversary of the P...

Breezera

•11 months ago

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Cardiologist/EP Recommendation Birmingham

Hi Folks.Does anyone have a recommendation for a Cardiologist in Birmingham England?

Hi Folks.Does anyone have a recommendation for a Cardiologist in Birmingham Engl...

SirBeatalot

•11 months ago

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Questions about AFIB

Hi Everyone I am a 59yr old diagnosed with Hypertension about 15yrs ago. To the best of my knowledge this has been fairly well controlled and i take 5mg of...

Hi Everyone I am a 59yr old diagnosed with Hypertension about 15yrs ago. To the...

Yellowarmy

•11 months ago

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Sinus rhythm with supraventricular ectopy.

Last December my Kardia mobile saw AFIB when I was sitting on a plane coming back from Egypt. It is not the first time, in fact there have been dozens of times...

Last December my Kardia mobile saw AFIB when I was sitting on a plane coming bac...

richard_jw

•11 months ago

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Cardiac Ablation Looks Successful!

I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal Afib in April of 2022. During my annual physical my PCP heard what he thought was a murmur, and called in a consult. After...

I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal Afib in April of 2022. During my annual physical...

Row2k

•11 months ago

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Ectopics - should I be worried ??

Hi, I had an ablation Nov 2020 which cured my persistent AFib. Was in 100% sinus rhythm until June 2022 when I caught Covid, and had a long run of Premature...

Hi, I had an ablation Nov 2020 which cured my persistent AFib. Was in 100% sinu...

Yachtsman

•11 months ago

27 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2023

2 months post ablation and frequent extrasystoles.

Blood thinner options...

Amiodarone

Surgery Fears

Up to date quotes for private AF ablation - Cryo or RF

Palpatations

The Importance of being proactive

Right bundle branch block

Do We Really "Have" Afib?

You are invited to join the Patient Services team for our popular online coffee morning and discussion about atrial fibrillation (AF)

Really wanted to add this to the recent thread but wasn't able to so...

Dizziness with diltiazam.

Potassium and Magnesium

Blood Thinners and AF

ablate part of pace and ablate

Anticoagulation considerations for newly diagnosed AF members

Headache after Ablation

The University of Canberra, Australia Research ProjectDo you care or know someone who is experiencing heart failure?

Do you want more information about atrial fibrillation (AF)?

Is persistent AF causing this breathlessness?

US Healthcare vs NHS

head injury

Another fine mess .........

cyro ablation fail

5 Year Anniversary of PVI Cryo-Ablation for PAF

Cardiologist/EP Recommendation Birmingham

Questions about AFIB

Sinus rhythm with supraventricular ectopy.

Cardiac Ablation Looks Successful!

Ectopics - should I be worried ??

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