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Are blood thinners necessary

I have been in NSR since having an ablation 3 years ago but still on blood thinner. Is this the normal thing to do ? would love to stop taking it if not...

I have been in NSR since having an ablation 3 years ago but still on blood thinn...

Dizzyspells

•11 months ago

33 Replies

AF and Singles Vaccine

Hi everyone. I am new to this forum, my history being a F73 and have had very symptomatic PAF since 2015 and was put on Sotalol, Pradaxa and amlodipine for...

Hi everyone. I am new to this forum, my history being a F73 and have had very ...

Maisie2

•11 months ago

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Stopping sotalol48 hours before ablation

Worried about this.

Kabuki1956

•11 months ago

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Ablation

I had an Ablation 2 weeks and am now in NSR but I still feel lousy (fatigue, nausea). Is this normal? How long does it take before one starts to feel......

I had an Ablation 2 weeks and am now in NSR but I still feel lousy (fatigue, nau...

stethpg

•11 months ago

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mrs Smith

Husband has recently had a stroke because of AF, his heart is still fluctuating and they have taken him off of verapamil and onto biprolol. We have an...

Husband has recently had a stroke because of AF, his heart is still fluctuating ...

Jackiesmith7777

•11 months ago

23 Replies

Cardioversion Prep

I’m having my first cardioversion in 6 days time and they told me to shave my chest. They did say that they would do it if I can’t but they made such a hash of...

I’m having my first cardioversion in 6 days time and they told me to shave my ch...

Peakoverload

•11 months ago

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AF and statins

Hello.I’d appreciate some advice. Four years ago I had atrial flutter. I had cardioversion and was put on blood thinners and BP meds. In the last few months...

Hello.I’d appreciate some advice. Four years ago I had atrial flutter. I had car...

Buttondog

•11 months ago

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flecainide and eliquis

flecainide was prescribed 50 mg bid when afib episodes became more frequent when taking pill in the pocket. eliquis was also started then 6 months ago....

flecainide was prescribed 50 mg bid when afib episodes became more frequent when...

yzmd

•11 months ago

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MRA of neck

I have afib episodes. Cardiologist wants me to have an MRA (which is MRI of arteries) to check my carotid artery blockage. I found out that if you have old...

I have afib episodes. Cardiologist wants me to have an MRA (which is MRI of arte...

brit1

•11 months ago

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How quickly do tablets work?

Day 1 of taking 2.5mg of bisoprolol and 60mg edoxaban...how quickly should the tablets start to work? Monitoring blood pressure and worried if the dosage is...

Day 1 of taking 2.5mg of bisoprolol and 60mg edoxaban...how quickly should the t...

Blueangelgate

•11 months ago

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Sotalol Drug Load

Scheduled to shift from Metoprolol and Diltiazem to Sotalol this next week. Choice of yet another ablation (6th one) was given but I figured, “why keep...

Scheduled to shift from Metoprolol and Diltiazem to Sotalol this next week. Choi...

DKBX

•11 months ago

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Exercise makes my AF worse (part 2)

Hi all, I posted a couple of days ago mentioning how I felt worse after exercise - felt like the slightest stroll strained my heart. Well it got worse!...

Hi all, I posted a couple of days ago mentioning how I felt worse after exerc...

Barny12

•11 months ago

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breathing difficulties 9 weeks post ablation

Hi my husband had an ablation on 12 thJune he had not had AF to his knowledge for the past year but was advised to have the ablation due to problems with...

Hi my husband had an ablation on 12 thJune he had not had AF to his knowledge fo...

Oak321

•11 months ago

8 Replies

Advice please

My partner has AF also has LV ejection fraction of 40,%. A long history of high blood pressure. Following diagnosis his meds were bisoprolol, apixaban, for...

My partner has AF also has LV ejection fraction of 40,%. A long history of high ...

Jce1960

•11 months ago

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Ectopics have taken over my life

I feel absolutely awful. Had a successful ablation last October which I recovered from in a couple of months. In February had covid very badly and since then...

I feel absolutely awful. Had a successful ablation last October which I recovere...

Norfolk_spaniel

•11 months ago

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7 weeks post ablation and bang! Afib back after perfect day

Yesterday, on the 7th week anniversary of my ablation, my afib was under control with Flecainide as I prepared for a high stakes work presentation. The...

Yesterday, on the 7th week anniversary of my ablation, my afib was under control...

MisterMagoo

•11 months ago

4 Replies

DICLOFENAC for back Pain

Has anyone on here been prescribed this drug for pain? When I looked it up it's classified as a NSAID and I always thought Afib sufferers shouldn't be...

Has anyone on here been prescribed this drug for pain? When I looked it up it...

riffjack846

•11 months ago

6 Replies

referee1

I have just had a successful cardioversion,should I be free straight away from tiredness,short of breath straight away.

I have just had a successful cardioversion,should I be free straight away from t...

referee1

•11 months ago

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AV node ablation and pacemaker put in

I have been suffering from AFib since 2011 with on-and-off symptoms until 2018 when it became permanent. And, as I’m too sensitive to med's side...

I have been suffering from AFib since 2011 with on-and-off symptoms until 2018 w...

queseyo

•11 months ago

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seeking advice

I was diagnosed with PAT and mitro valve prolapse years ago and have been on Betapace for over 30 years with no problems. I suffer with anxiety and bouts of...

I was diagnosed with PAT and mitro valve prolapse years ago and have been on Bet...

Grammquilter

•11 months ago

5 Replies

prescribed Flecainide?

Hi everyone I got home this evening to a letter from my EP. He outlined all the stuff we spoke about in the weekend , and has asked my GP to give me...

Hi everyone I got home this evening to a letter from my EP. He outlined all th...

patience12

•11 months ago

22 Replies

stopping sotalol

I have been waiting for a catheter ablation for over a year.I now have an appointment on 20th September at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester. I went to my...

I have been waiting for a catheter ablation for over a year.I now have an appoin...

Sixtychick

•11 months ago

26 Replies

any ideas?

hi my husband has paroxysmal a fib last 4 years. Doesn’t know when he has them thankfully. Takes digoxin and Rivaoxaban. He was given a dual lead pacemaker in...

hi my husband has paroxysmal a fib last 4 years. Doesn’t know when he has them t...

Janau

•11 months ago

12 Replies

Smartwatch

I regularly use a kardia moble to record irregular rhythms during the night but I can often miss an episode by the time I’ve gone into the app. I am...

I regularly use a kardia moble to record irregular rhythms during the night but ...

debilitated

•11 months ago

58 Replies

Alcohol & Persistent AF

I found when I had PAF that wine/trigger was a triggger for an episode. I was only a social drinker so I stopped drinking any alcohol. I’ve never really...

I found when I had PAF that wine/trigger was a triggger for an episode. I was o...

Fibber222

•11 months ago

34 Replies

has anyone had bad effects from digoxin

I have severe sweating and stomach issues ie gas & indigestion and tightness across my chest

I have severe sweating and stomach issues ie gas & indigestion and tightness acr...

Hidden

•11 months ago

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Can’t bear that CPAP mask - try a didgeridoo!

The articles that pop up when you’re not really looking. How about a didgeridoo to help with sleep apnoea? I wonder if other wind instruments might help. It’s...

The articles that pop up when you’re not really looking. How about a didgeridoo ...

Gumbie_Cat

•11 months ago

12 Replies

Uti Infections

Hi has anyone had uti infections as a result of taking medications? Thanks

lindyloo59

•11 months ago

9 Replies

Atrial Eptopics

morning . I had an ablation 4half years ago and have been af free ! However over the last year or so I’ve seem to of developed what my cardiologist calls it an...

morning . I had an ablation 4half years ago and have been af free ! However over...

plaster71

•11 months ago

9 Replies

Yearly Check Ups

I met my electrophysiologist in 2016 after ankle surgery revealed electrical heart issues earlier that year. I caught up with him yesterday, and after 7 years...

I met my electrophysiologist in 2016 after ankle surgery revealed electrical hea...

Kaz747

•11 months ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2023

Are blood thinners necessary

AF and Singles Vaccine

Stopping sotalol48 hours before ablation

Ablation

mrs Smith

Cardioversion Prep

AF and statins

flecainide and eliquis

MRA of neck

How quickly do tablets work?

Sotalol Drug Load

Exercise makes my AF worse (part 2)

breathing difficulties 9 weeks post ablation

Advice please

Ectopics have taken over my life

7 weeks post ablation and bang! Afib back after perfect day

DICLOFENAC for back Pain

referee1

AV node ablation and pacemaker put in

seeking advice

prescribed Flecainide?

stopping sotalol

any ideas?

Smartwatch

Alcohol & Persistent AF

has anyone had bad effects from digoxin

Can’t bear that CPAP mask - try a didgeridoo!

Uti Infections

Atrial Eptopics

Yearly Check Ups

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