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Permanent AF

I’m in permanent AF and would like to hear from anyone in the same position as to their symptoms. I don’t have palpitations but some days I feel very tired and...

I’m in permanent AF and would like to hear from anyone in the same position as t...

DouglasE

•11 months ago

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The University of Canberra, Australia Research Project - Do you care for 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 ...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

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Still in AF but discharged from cardiologist

Last week I saw the cardiologist after an exercise tolerance test when I was NSR and then an echo cardiogram later when I was in AF.I had a private CV in...

Last week I saw the cardiologist after an exercise tolerance test when I was NSR...

JackyMac

•1 year ago

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Dizziness after Ablation

Hi, i had an ablation on 26th June for PAF and am still getting palpitations, but before the ablation i was never dizzy when palpitating but now i am. Rang the...

Hi, i had an ablation on 26th June for PAF and am still getting palpitations, bu...

hypomans

•1 year ago

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Date for echo cardio gram

Hi again, I wrote this weekend after seeing cardiologist on Saturday. I chased up today and earliest can get an echo cardiogram is 31st August then another...

Hi again, I wrote this weekend after seeing cardiologist on Saturday. I chas...

patience12

•1 year ago

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5 Week post ablation - Exhaustion...

HI Everyone, Just wanted to check in and ask a question even though there are no simple answers...since ablation I had to start taking some Diltiazem usually...

HI Everyone, Just wanted to check in and ask a question even though there are n...

Chrissy7

•1 year ago

33 Replies

Alcohol - I Did a Silly Thing

Yesterday to celebrate my daughters 50th birthday, my son in law chartered a beautiful boat for the afternoon - 3hrs. It was wonderful and from the time we...

Yesterday to celebrate my daughters 50th birthday, my son in law chartered a bea...

jeanjeannie50

•1 year ago

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Shout out to all Flecainide Accord brand users

This month my GP surgery pharmacy again couldn't supply the Accord brand Flecainide I have used for 10 years and loathe to change as it has been pointed out...

This month my GP surgery pharmacy again couldn't supply the Accord brand Flecain...

secondtry

•1 year ago

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How long to "recover" from ablation

Just started talking to my ep about ablation and he wants to move forward.How long are you off work realistically after the ablation I still work 60 hrs a...

Just started talking to my ep about ablation and he wants to move forward.How lo...

Hidden

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Stress test and Afib

Anyone with experience on a stress test with afib?When afib starts I can't breath. I've had several treadmill stress tests over the years. Just wondering if...

Anyone with experience on a stress test with afib?When afib starts I can't breat...

Hidden

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Low Blood Pressure.

i have very different problems concerning my A-Fib compared to most of you. So will go in to a bit of history of my latest health fiasco. I am 77 and have...

i have very different problems concerning my A-Fib compared to most of you. So ...

Bankviewgal

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Slow Covid Recovery

Hello, I am 21 days post Covid diagnosis and I am struggling to get back to normal. I am exhausted when I walk semi far distances. I have pressure in my...

Hello, I am 21 days post Covid diagnosis and I am struggling to get back to no...

Utballa

•1 year ago

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11 hours Paroxysmal AFIB episode

I was diagnosed with paroxysmal AFIB 11years ago and was prescribed diltiazem and a regular size Aspirin . I was AFIB free for five years then I had my...

I was diagnosed with paroxysmal AFIB 11years ago and was prescribed diltiazem a...

execz1

•1 year ago

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Taking Nuclear test in Upright Position in something like a dentist chair.

My cardiologist office only offers the standard Laying flat that you do two times for about 20 minutes lying flat with your head sticking out of the machine. I...

My cardiologist office only offers the standard Laying flat that you do two time...

Strawberryfields1

•1 year ago

16 Replies

question for anyone

just curious why the “date” of any of these many posts is not shown at the top/title of each separate post? I would prefer to know if I am reading something...

just curious why the “date” of any of these many posts is not shown at the top/...

bobbyp28

•1 year ago

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Inflammation much greater risk than cholesterol

I read an article in New Scientist which reported on research into heart attacks and strokes:...

I read an article in New Scientist which reported on research into heart attacks...

MarkS

•1 year ago

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crazy Hazy and her extra/ missing heart beats

Hello all , I’m here again and I wondered what anyone thought of this ….. Last week I has really bad symptoms of premature contractions, swollen legs which...

Hello all , I’m here again and I wondered what anyone thought of this ….. Last ...

Hazel1010

•1 year ago

34 Replies

Eventful Weekend

Afternoon AF Warriors. Thought I would update you with my introduction to Dabigatron and Bisoprolol. Commenced DG on Wednesday, so far so good. Friday...

Afternoon AF Warriors. Thought I would update you with my introduction to Dabig...

Fight-the-good-fight

•1 year ago

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Nebivolol problems

I'm struggling with trying to balance blood pressure and heart rate.I take 1.25 Nebivolol once a day but am finding it lowers my BP too much which is making me...

I'm struggling with trying to balance blood pressure and heart rate.I take 1.25 ...

stormcloud

•1 year ago

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Low blood pressure

I was diagnosed with AF in October ( now permanent but controlled)and heart failure in December(EF 32). I am now on Bisoprolol 2.5mg, Edoxaban60mg,...

I was diagnosed with AF in October ( now permanent but controlled)and heart fail...

Poorlizzie

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Low Heart Rate

thanks to everyone who responded to my post. I am grateful for your comments and support. It is defined going to be worth raising with GP although this might...

thanks to everyone who responded to my post. I am grateful for your comments and...

Harrythmia

•1 year ago

26 Replies

Thoughts on Atenolol

I'm 50 yo male, had my thyroid removed in 2017 and also at the same time had my first episode of af which lasted 3 days. At the time my GP prescribed atenolol...

I'm 50 yo male, had my thyroid removed in 2017 and also at the same time had my ...

httpants

•1 year ago

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Pacemaker pace due to be lowered this week after AV node ablation 6 weeks ago and Now I have got Covid!!

Hello My pacemaker rate is due to be lowered this week and now I have got Covid I am shocked as I have not had it before Feeling very unwell but more can...

Hello My pacemaker rate is due to be lowered this week and now I have got Covid...

SMwils

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Edoxaban

To date have resisted changing from Pradaxa, but wonder if anyone has found less bruising with Edoxaban My legs look like they belong to a Dalmatian....

To date have resisted changing from Pradaxa, but wonder if anyone has found less...

Hylda2

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Hi everyone and good day to all

has anyone ever reduced or completely stopped meds for af and noticed a reduction or cessation of episodes, im not advocating just querying.

has anyone ever reduced or completely stopped meds for af and noticed a reductio...

Tomred

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Heart Rate below 50 bpm

I’ve been on both BP & AF meds for some time now with my resting HR usually hovering in the 60’s BPM. However now I’m finding that my smartwatch is regularly...

I’ve been on both BP & AF meds for some time now with my resting HR usually hove...

Harrythmia

•1 year ago

41 Replies

Problems with Edoxaban

Hi , I have been swapped from Apixaban to Edoxaban because I have low blood pressure. Four days after starting Edoxaban I went into AF and still in it 4 days...

Hi , I have been swapped from Apixaban to Edoxaban because I have low blood pres...

GardenLover2

•1 year ago

24 Replies

AF for 4 days

I had my first episode of AF several years ago. I had another cope of episodes over a three or four year period. In January this year 2023 I was started on...

I had my first episode of AF several years ago. I had another cope of episodes...

GardenLover2

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Bisoprolol

I've now bern changed from Bisoprolol which was causing me major problems but now been changed to Digoxin but my GP has got to speack to the cardiologist as...

I've now bern changed from Bisoprolol which was causing me major problems but ...

Corrie12

•1 year ago

2 Replies

So confused

Hiya all hope you are all ticking along nicely, I've a few questions, I've had paroxysmal af for a few years now which I could cope with on a daily basis my...

Hiya all hope you are all ticking along nicely, I've a few questions, I've had p...

Rachelanx50

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2023

Permanent AF

The University of Canberra, Australia Research Project - Do you care for know someone who is experiencing heart failure?

Still in AF but discharged from cardiologist

Dizziness after Ablation

Date for echo cardio gram

5 Week post ablation - Exhaustion...

Alcohol - I Did a Silly Thing

Shout out to all Flecainide Accord brand users

How long to "recover" from ablation

Stress test and Afib

Low Blood Pressure.

Slow Covid Recovery

11 hours Paroxysmal AFIB episode

Taking Nuclear test in Upright Position in something like a dentist chair.

question for anyone

Inflammation much greater risk than cholesterol

crazy Hazy and her extra/ missing heart beats

Eventful Weekend

Nebivolol problems

Low blood pressure

Low Heart Rate

Thoughts on Atenolol

Pacemaker pace due to be lowered this week after AV node ablation 6 weeks ago and Now I have got Covid!!

Edoxaban

Hi everyone and good day to all

Heart Rate below 50 bpm

Problems with Edoxaban

AF for 4 days

Bisoprolol

So confused

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