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PAF and Tamsulosin

I was prescribed Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate and shortly after I had my first episode of AF. This went on for about 8 years getting AF approximately once...

I was prescribed Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate and shortly after I had my fir...

lofty1

•10 months ago

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Heightened awareness of my heart beat

Having had an ablation 3-4 months ago my heart seems to be working fine at the moment - fingers crossed. There are, however, times - particularly when I am...

Having had an ablation 3-4 months ago my heart seems to be working fine at the m...

Soxy1234

•10 months ago

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BNP levels raised

Hello everybody I had to have a blood test recently as have been getting slightly more short of breath (SOB) on stairs and slopes. may have been due to some...

Hello everybody I had to have a blood test recently as have been getting slight...

Wightbaby

•10 months ago

22 Replies

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Very Nervous of Flying ✈️

Hi folks, Was at the nurse having blood taken yesterday and she asked where had I been on holiday as I was a nice colour. I told her I wasn’t going until...

Hi folks, Was at the nurse having blood taken yesterday and she asked where had...

Ailsablue

•10 months ago

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Shifting to Sotolol

when shifting to sotolol, will I come off metoprolol or diltiazem or both?

DKBX

•10 months ago

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Seen Cardiologist today - confused!

Hi apologies in advance for long post. I've just been to see the cardiologist. He's also a electrophysiologist. He gave me a lot to think about: Bottom...

Hi apologies in advance for long post. I've just been to see the cardiologist....

patience12

•10 months ago

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Should I live with it?

I am 60 years old and diagnosed with persistent Afib this past November. Probably had it more than a year prior as it is asymptomatic being the type with...

I am 60 years old and diagnosed with persistent Afib this past November. Probab...

Pairodime

•10 months ago

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My AF Journey and Statins ?

I started getting palpitations in Jul/Aug 2017 and was diagnosed with af, however it was only occasional ie 2-3 times per year for the next couple of years....

I started getting palpitations in Jul/Aug 2017 and was diagnosed with af, howeve...

tealdozer

•10 months ago

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VitD, Mg, CoQ10 make a difference? and Cardiologist update

it’s been 8 months since CV and all good at my appointment, he said my reduction of metoprolol to 8.5mg is very low but still might be enough to reduce that...

it’s been 8 months since CV and all good at my appointment, he said my reduction...

OzJames

•10 months ago

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Flecainide sticking in esophagus

I’ve been on regular flecainide and bisoprolol for around three years and until today never really had any issues swallowing my 50mg tablets. However, this...

I’ve been on regular flecainide and bisoprolol for around three years and until ...

Profound15

•10 months ago

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Redwood

I'm 85 and have suffered with AF as long as I can remember. I recall worrying about my heart missing beats and thinking the worst. Specialist doctors tried...

I'm 85 and have suffered with AF as long as I can remember. I recall worrying ab...

Needwood

•10 months ago

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Cardioversion NHS waiting time.

Newbie here. Persistent AFib for 3m. Echocardiogram done. Cardioversion likely to be recommended. Wondered what waiting times people were experiencing?...

Newbie here. Persistent AFib for 3m. Echocardiogram done. Cardioversion likely ...

Hallane

•10 months ago

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Arrhythmia after open heart surgery - any others with similiar experiences?

Hi there, I'm new to this forum and looking forward to learning from you all. 8 weeks ago I had open heart surgey to correct a large atrial septal defect...

Hi there, I'm new to this forum and looking forward to learning from you all. 8...

LadyZ13

•10 months ago

14 Replies

AF but erratic pulse rate is below 100

Hi all, I am currently on a long distance walk in Sweden and had just finished 7 days of walking when I felt the jitters and realized I had started another...

Hi all, I am currently on a long distance walk in Sweden and had just finished...

Longdistancewalker

•10 months ago

24 Replies

Angiogram

Hi I have AF no other indicators no chest pain ,angina. No heart attack. Only breathless walking up stairs, never on the flat. Anyone had a diagnostic...

Hi I have AF no other indicators no chest pain ,angina. No heart attack. Only br...

Hiphop6

•10 months ago

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Ecg ‘bumps’

Morning, I used my Kardia yesterday, because I feel weird, it’s almost like am going to go into af but don’t and I have been like it a few days. The ecg...

Morning, I used my Kardia yesterday, because I feel weird, it’s almost like am...

Tilly1957

•10 months ago

6 Replies

Kardia or watch

Hi everyone, I am thinking about getting a kardia mobile or would I be better with a watch. I have an android phone. I would like to be able to see my heart...

Hi everyone, I am thinking about getting a kardia mobile or would I be better wi...

Karendeena

•10 months ago

28 Replies

Post DC Cardioversion advice

My husband has had AF jumpy heart rhythm for years and has meds for slightly high BP - Bisoprolol and Ramipril, but has been getting a bit tired and...

My husband has had AF jumpy heart rhythm for years and has meds for slightly hig...

apatsyf

•10 months ago

25 Replies

linesteps1

just started taking omega 3 supplement and now read some info on line that it shouldn’t be taken with “blood thinners “ does anyone have any information thanks...

just started taking omega 3 supplement and now read some info on line that it sh...

Linesteps

•10 months ago

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Amiodarone

I just wanted to clear up such negative responses to amiodarone. What is the mortality rate for amiodarone? In unadjusted analysis, amiodarone recipients had...

I just wanted to clear up such negative responses to amiodarone. What is the mor...

kocoach

•10 months ago

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Pace and Ablate

would luv to see some discussion on the pros and cons of Bi-Ventricular Pace and Ablate as a follow on solution to 3 Ablations and 7 months of Sotolol….yet...

would luv to see some discussion on the pros and cons of Bi-Ventricular Pace and...

bobbyp28

•10 months ago

25 Replies

feeling more positive!

after feeling low because my AF seemed out of control, I finally got to see a new cardiologist. he was just lovely! I had increased my dose of bisop myself...

after feeling low because my AF seemed out of control, I finally got to see a ne...

GranmaWendy

•10 months ago

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3 ablations none worked

well I have given up hope. I had 3 failed ablations. My heart keeps reconnecting. Maybe bc I’m young (30s) and have an otherwise healthy strong heart. Always...

well I have given up hope. I had 3 failed ablations. My heart keeps reconnectin...

Afib_girl

•10 months ago

17 Replies

Has anyone tried Berberine (supplement) for Afib?

In researching what supplements will help my 93 yr old mom's heart (afib has returned after two ablations that kept her afib-free for 14 months), I found a...

In researching what supplements will help my 93 yr old mom's heart (afib has ret...

GooseEggs

•10 months ago

12 Replies

2 years

Very happy to hit 2 year mark from last AFIB incident. I was 48 when I had my first episode which terrified me, and the second episode was 9 months later....

Very happy to hit 2 year mark from last AFIB incident. I was 48 when I had my f...

msc667

•10 months ago

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Exercise and A. F

I was diagnosed with proxy A. F just over 2 year's ago and my E. P give me sotalol which has helped but still get long period of A. F 3-5 day's Mybe every 2_3...

I was diagnosed with proxy A. F just over 2 year's ago and my E. P give me sotal...

Redfood

•10 months ago

15 Replies

Feeling like I did too many situps?

Hello again. I'm 36 hours post ablation and everything seems to be going ok. Except it feels like I've been doing hundreds of situps. My stomach muscles are...

Hello again. I'm 36 hours post ablation and everything seems to be going ok. Ex...

Walkingwallet

•10 months ago

9 Replies

Working out after AFIB

I saw my EP for a 90 day check up post ablation a few weeks ago. One of my questions was when can I resume more intense cardio workouts? I'm back to weight...

I saw my EP for a 90 day check up post ablation a few weeks ago. One of my que...

Elizka

•10 months ago

25 Replies

apixiban and reduction in stroke risk

I am sure this has been covered in previous posts but can someone remind me of the answer to the question … if we are on apixiban due to our AF how much...

I am sure this has been covered in previous posts but can someone remind me of t...

Robfromwales

•10 months ago

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AFib and Blood Pressure

Is there a correlation or causation or no link between Afib and high blood pressure? I had sudden occurrence of persistent AF and high BP. My BP had always...

Is there a correlation or causation or no link between Afib and high blood press...

Cholla3

•10 months ago

82 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2023

PAF and Tamsulosin

Heightened awareness of my heart beat

BNP levels raised

Very Nervous of Flying ✈️

Shifting to Sotolol

Seen Cardiologist today - confused!

Should I live with it?

My AF Journey and Statins ?

VitD, Mg, CoQ10 make a difference? and Cardiologist update

Flecainide sticking in esophagus

Redwood

Cardioversion NHS waiting time.

Arrhythmia after open heart surgery - any others with similiar experiences?

AF but erratic pulse rate is below 100

Angiogram

Ecg ‘bumps’

Kardia or watch

Post DC Cardioversion advice

linesteps1

Amiodarone

Pace and Ablate

feeling more positive!

3 ablations none worked

Has anyone tried Berberine (supplement) for Afib?

2 years

Exercise and A. F

Feeling like I did too many situps?

Working out after AFIB

apixiban and reduction in stroke risk

AFib and Blood Pressure

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