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Cardioversion failed

Wife went into persistent AF back in March and she finally got her cardioversion performed yesterday. Sadly, it was unsuccessful after the 3 attempts and...

Wife went into persistent AF back in March and she finally got her cardioversion...

DevonHubby1

•10 months ago

21 Replies

Does Afib have a connection with Hyperparathyroidism

I've had AF for 20 years .2 .5 years ago I had blood tests for Calcium and PTH after breaking a wrist chopping down Olive trees. I was diognosed with...

I've had AF for 20 years .2 .5 years ago I had blood tests for Calcium and PTH a...

fairgo45

•10 months ago

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655000 Platlet count CANCER?

my platlet count is 655,000. Is this a indication of cancer

Barbarabernard

•10 months ago

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Covid Vax and Afib Facts

Hi Everyone. I have never had covid nor has my husband, and I finally got my heart rhythm problems fixed after two ablations. I just passed the six-month mark...

Hi Everyone. I have never had covid nor has my husband, and I finally got my he...

barbly1

•10 months ago

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Amlodipine- calcium channel blockers

Update: Consultation with cardiologist pushed back till October. In the interim, I called my GP to discuss side effects of Bisoprolol and, the fact they are...

Update: Consultation with cardiologist pushed back till October. In the inter...

Fight-the-good-fight

•10 months ago

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AF stages

Hi all. Been reading with interest about the various af experiences people have and wondered about the following: when I feel an episode begin I know that it...

Hi all. Been reading with interest about the various af experiences people have ...

jd2004

•10 months ago

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NOT mad and sad any more !!

Hot off the phone! They just rang with an offer of full refund! Ha! Don't mess about with Mrs W they used to say when I was a teacher! Thank you all so much...

Hot off the phone! They just rang with an offer of full refund! Ha! Don't mess a...

wilsond

•10 months ago

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Mad and sad

Yesterday we had a phone call from our holiday company. Due to travel on Saturday 9th on a luxury coach tour ending up in the Italian Dolomites Little Steam...

Yesterday we had a phone call from our holiday company. Due to travel on Saturd...

wilsond

•10 months ago

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Gone back into AF

So this morning, one day short of 3 weeks after a successful cardioversion, I’ve woken up in AF. Heart rate 105 and rhythm is utterly all over the place....

So this morning, one day short of 3 weeks after a successful cardioversion, I’ve...

Peakoverload

•10 months ago

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carnivore diet

Hi guys. Know I’m probably going to get shot down in droves for this but I’m asking anyway 🤣 is anyone doing, done in the past or knows of anyone or any...

Hi guys. Know I’m probably going to get shot down in droves for this but I’m ask...

Elli86

•10 months ago

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Elainemae

I was recently diagnosed with afib and am taking Eliquis and propofenone. I am scheduled for a hip replacement in two weeks and am wondering if having afib...

I was recently diagnosed with afib and am taking Eliquis and propofenone. I am ...

Elainemae

•10 months ago

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sleep apnea and afib

According to monitoring with apple watch, my over night pulse rate often goes into the low 40s. In addition when I check in the morning I am often in afib. I...

According to monitoring with apple watch, my over night pulse rate often goes in...

Xian1

•10 months ago

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Anti-Dysrhythmics Making Atrial Tachycardia Worse?

Well, I tried the Norpace and it was a big flop. Not only did it give me daily Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, it actually seemed to make my Atrial...

Well, I tried the Norpace and it was a big flop. Not only did it give me daily ...

MeganMN

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Hornet sting

As a quick follow up to my recent post about anxiety over a downed tree triggering my a-fib episode, can I please add something? During my chain-sawing of the...

As a quick follow up to my recent post about anxiety over a downed tree triggeri...

Snowgirl65

•10 months ago

24 Replies

worse discomfort on edoxaban

Hi , I'm new to forum and AF, I'm about 3 weeks into my first box og Edoxaban and I also have been wondering whether its causing my discomfort to be worse....

Hi , I'm new to forum and AF, I'm about 3 weeks into my first box og Edoxaban a...

femalegannet

•10 months ago

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Mini - maze op!

Hope I'm not jinxing this by writing: I'm having my Mini-maze op this Monday 11th. Feel nervous (distraction is the name of the game) but hoping this really...

Hope I'm not jinxing this by writing: I'm having my Mini-maze op this Monday 11t...

waveylines

•10 months ago

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Cancelled Ablation just hours after cancelling the holiday…..

Thanks for all your supportive messages. The hospital just rang to say they have had to cancel my appointment as equipment is not available that day....

Thanks for all your supportive messages. The hospital just rang to say they ...

Rainfern

•10 months ago

37 Replies

Cryoablation time! (Sorry folks, has since been cancelled!)

Well. I got back from a fab day out with a friend yesterday and there’s a message inviting me for catheter ablation this Friday! Just spent an hour cancelling...

Well. I got back from a fab day out with a friend yesterday and there’s a messag...

Rainfern

•10 months ago

14 Replies

Slip Up!

After posting numerous comments on this forum discussing my success at avoiding Afib through controlling gas buildup, I feel that it is important to be candid...

After posting numerous comments on this forum discussing my success at avoiding ...

fibnum

•10 months ago

8 Replies

Delaying 1st ablation: foolhardy or fine?

I am a 52 y/o male with PAF in the US. Have a cryo ablation scheduled for later this month, but am considering pushing it back to Nov. Looking for advice on...

I am a 52 y/o male with PAF in the US. Have a cryo ablation scheduled for later...

acordeon

•10 months ago

22 Replies

New Study on Antidepressants & AF

Interesting new trial underway in Australia on the use of a common (but unnamed) SSRI for the treatment of afib: "Study coordinator and EP fellow,...

Interesting new trial underway in Australia on the use of a common (but unnamed)...

Barny12

•10 months ago

4 Replies

AF and Bariatric Surgery

my cardiologist has referred me to a bariatric clinic. My BMI is just under 33 right now. I have underlying cardiomyopathy, and the cardiologist thinks...

my cardiologist has referred me to a bariatric clinic. My BMI is just under 33 r...

Blackmoubtaun

•10 months ago

7 Replies

Update - Bisoprolol to Diltiazem

Just to update from my previous post where I mentioned changing from Bisoprolol to Diltiazem. I had been on 1.25 mg Bisoprolol for about 5 months but hated the...

Just to update from my previous post where I mentioned changing from Bisoprolol ...

tealdozer

•10 months ago

14 Replies

Ablation

Here we go, I was expecting this when I saw my EP last night. Having breakthrough episodes of afib lasting over 30 hours whilst in Sotalol. My EP is not...

Here we go, I was expecting this when I saw my EP last night. Having breakthroug...

Karendeena

•10 months ago

46 Replies

Can you help a research project on behalf of The University of Canberra?

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•10 months ago

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Our AF Association Patients Day is back!

We are so pleased to be inviting you to join us face-to-face following the pandemic!! Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to join us on Sunday 08 October...

We are so pleased to be inviting you to join us face-to-face following the pand...

TracyAdmin

Partner•10 months ago

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Exercise or not

I felt afib or irregular heartbeat start at about 423 am today but I slept and woke about 630 am with af still there. I tried deep breathing but about 830 I...

I felt afib or irregular heartbeat start at about 423 am today but I slept and w...

Camelia23

•10 months ago

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thoughts?

I’ve was in af from Saturday evening until when I woke up this morning (around 8.30 am). What a sigh of relief I thought. However, my pulse is still racing at...

I’ve was in af from Saturday evening until when I woke up this morning (around 8...

macymoo007

•10 months ago

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slight bleeding from groin wound

had my Rf ablation yesterday. Last night after making myself some dinner I noticed. The groin area bleeding a little Anything to worry about or is this...

had my Rf ablation yesterday. Last night after making myself some dinner I not...

Lenlec

•10 months ago

18 Replies

What to say about NSAIDs and muscle relaxants

Hello All -- The other day I asked my EP which NSAIDs would be less harmful. He replied that since I am not on anticoagulants NSAIDs are not contraindicated...

Hello All -- The other day I asked my EP which NSAIDs would be less harmful. H...

Cabot

•10 months ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2023

Cardioversion failed

Does Afib have a connection with Hyperparathyroidism

655000 Platlet count CANCER?

Covid Vax and Afib Facts

Amlodipine- calcium channel blockers

AF stages

NOT mad and sad any more !!

Mad and sad

Gone back into AF

carnivore diet

Elainemae

sleep apnea and afib

Anti-Dysrhythmics Making Atrial Tachycardia Worse?

Hornet sting

worse discomfort on edoxaban

Mini - maze op!

Cancelled Ablation just hours after cancelling the holiday…..

Cryoablation time! (Sorry folks, has since been cancelled!)

Slip Up!

Delaying 1st ablation: foolhardy or fine?

New Study on Antidepressants & AF

AF and Bariatric Surgery

Update - Bisoprolol to Diltiazem

Ablation

Can you help a research project on behalf of The University of Canberra?

Our AF Association Patients Day is back!

Exercise or not

thoughts?

slight bleeding from groin wound

What to say about NSAIDs and muscle relaxants

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