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Bisoprolol and PIP

Hi, I unfortunately had a 14 hr A and E visit on Friday. I stated early evening. I am on 60mg of bisoprolol and 1.25 of Bisoprolol. So took another 1.25 and...

Hi, I unfortunately had a 14 hr A and E visit on Friday. I stated early evening....

Rhoded

•10 months ago

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linesteps 1

hi all , at present my af burden is quite low compared to others I have an episode approx every 2 weeks lasting no more than 24hrs , on eliquis and a statin ,...

hi all , at present my af burden is quite low compared to others I have an episo...

Linesteps

•10 months ago

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The Number ONE AF Patients Day is back on 08 Oct 2023!

Not only will you get the chance to meet with others living with AF from around the world, but you will also hear from international medical professionals,...

Not only will you get the chance to meet with others living with AF from around ...

TracyAdmin

Partner•10 months ago

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2nd Rf ablation today

hi all. Checked in and ready for a Rf touch up ablation at Coventry bmi hospital with professor osman. Fingers crossed and hope this sorts the Af out.

hi all. Checked in and ready for a Rf touch up ablation at Coventry bmi hospita...

Lenlec

•10 months ago

47 Replies

Heart failure gone

I was diagnosed in 2020, tha year my husband passed, other HF. 45ef. the next year echo showed 55-60ef. I have had three ablations for afib, flutter, l also...

I was diagnosed in 2020, tha year my husband passed, other HF. 45ef. the next ye...

SK031252

•10 months ago

2 Replies

confused

Hi please can you tell me why the email threads contain ones about running, Coach to 10K?? I thought the threads was about AF?

Hi please can you tell me why the email threads contain ones about running, Coac...

5195

•10 months ago

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Does Return of Afib Make a Second Ablation Necessary?

I was dx with Paroxysmal Afib in 2018. After the usual regimen trials of just Metoprolol, Flecainide, Flecainide with Metoprolol for rate control, etc. I...

I was dx with Paroxysmal Afib in 2018. After the usual regimen trials of just M...

willec49

•10 months ago

21 Replies

diltiazem mr 60mg as a pip ?

Can diltiazem modified release tablets be used as a pip ?

Lenlec

•10 months ago

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Bisoprolol and low heart rate

As my heart palpitations were becoming unbearable, I finally agreed to try bisoprolol, just 1,25mg daily. Well, the good news is that the palpitations and the...

As my heart palpitations were becoming unbearable, I finally agreed to try bisop...

Norfolk_spaniel

•10 months ago

14 Replies

here we go again

No af since May. Thought the increase in bisoporol was doing its job well, but yesterday just came on for no rhyme or reason. I took an extra 2.5mg of...

No af since May. Thought the increase in bisoporol was doing its job well, but y...

macymoo007

•10 months ago

18 Replies

FYI for all

I am hoping this will post...

DawnTX

•10 months ago

13 Replies

Should I lower flecainide dose to 1X per day instead of twice a day.

I have both a cardiologist and electrophysiologist since my first episode almost five months ago. I have lost twelve pounds and almost to my BMI weight...

I have both a cardiologist and electrophysiologist since my first episode almost...

Strawberryfields1

•10 months ago

17 Replies

Conduction System Pacing

Hello All After having an AV node ablation a few months back, the right hand lead in pacemaker is a problem for me I am sensitive to and cannot not be turned...

Hello All After having an AV node ablation a few months back, the right hand le...

SMwils

•10 months ago

10 Replies

Tiredness

Hi. I’ve had a few long runs of af this summer. Cardiologist put me on digoxin, ceased Bisoprolol and kept me on apixaban. I’ve also been referred for...

Hi. I’ve had a few long runs of af this summer. Cardiologist put me on digoxin, ...

jd2004

•10 months ago

10 Replies

Event Recorder

I was fitted with a 3 day event recorder yesterday, following 3 recent hospital admissions for PAF. I was given a diary to record symptoms. As instructed, I...

I was fitted with a 3 day event recorder yesterday, following 3 recent hospital ...

Pollyfuffles

•10 months ago

7 Replies

Dronedarone

I’ve been change to Dronedarone, been taking it about 4 months and have had episodes of AF, in fact currently ‘I n one’, this is after a day of stress so not...

I’ve been change to Dronedarone, been taking it about 4 months and have had epis...

LaceyLady

•10 months ago

13 Replies

How do you know if you are still in sinus rhythm

I had my first Cardioversion two days ago. I had three shocks to get my heart back into sinus rythmn. I thought I would feel much better but to be honest I...

I had my first Cardioversion two days ago. I had three shocks to get my heart ...

Sarn52

•10 months ago

21 Replies

tambocor

Already discussed 2 to 5 years ago here yes, but does anyone here in the UK today still manage to get hold of Tambocor and, if so, how/where?? I see it online...

Already discussed 2 to 5 years ago here yes, but does anyone here in the UK toda...

mwcf

•10 months ago

5 Replies

Why today of all days?

Today was meant to be the first day of my holiday. A much needed holiday after having had a cardioversion 2 weeks ago. However yesterday I came down with a...

Today was meant to be the first day of my holiday. A much needed holiday after h...

Peakoverload

•10 months ago

9 Replies

Apixaban / Eliquis Hair Loss

I’m a 40 year old male that was recently diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. I’ve had make pattern baldness but I’ve successfully been able to halt it using 1mg...

I’m a 40 year old male that was recently diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. I’ve...

owinkelm

•10 months ago

10 Replies

Drop in BP

I am wondering if any of you afibbers have had extreme drops in your blood pressure when you are in afib or even when you are not in atrial fibrillation ?...

I am wondering if any of you afibbers have had extreme drops in your blood pres...

Tux18

•10 months ago

30 Replies

AF and acid reflux (gerd)

I read an interesting article suggesting PPI medication used for acid reflux could help lessen AF episodes. Some studies suggest there may be an association...

I read an interesting article suggesting PPI medication used for acid reflux co...

Fight-the-good-fight

•10 months ago

34 Replies

Potassium and Bisoprolol

Does anyone know if Bisoprolol increases your potassium levels? Prior to taking medication my potassium level was just outside low end of normal range. I was...

Does anyone know if Bisoprolol increases your potassium levels? Prior to taking...

Fight-the-good-fight

•10 months ago

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The saga of faints and Afib

Many thanks to all those who gave advice. Yesterdays 'attack' of faints and afib was pretty dire. So I called 111 and the clinician I spoke to advised I go,by...

Many thanks to all those who gave advice. Yesterdays 'attack' of faints and afib...

10gingercats

•10 months ago

19 Replies

advice please!

I had my first ablation in November 2022. Since then I had 2 A fib episodes of around 40 mins spaces 3 months apart but in the last two days have two more...

I had my first ablation in November 2022. Since then I had 2 A fib episodes of a...

Jcvi

•10 months ago

5 Replies

Tia like Seizures with AFib?

Does anyone out there suffer with TIA like Seizures with A Fib?I have had episodes which have typical Tia symptoms for many years and actually had Tia's 7 or 8...

Does anyone out there suffer with TIA like Seizures with A Fib?I have had episod...

kkatz

•10 months ago

2 Replies

Nattokinase Serrapeptase & Ablation

I have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and have been told I need an ablation. Unfortunately, I am a poor metabolizer of most medications, especially those I...

I have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and have been told I need an ablation. Unf...

RosaAlba

•10 months ago

23 Replies

Breathlessness

I had an ablation a year ago and probably for the 8 months that followed I noticed I became breathless much easier during exercise especially when going uphill...

I had an ablation a year ago and probably for the 8 months that followed I notic...

Kennyb1968

•10 months ago

9 Replies

Supraventricular Ectopy

G’day all, I’m hoping for some advice/recommendations from anybody that has experienced frequent Supraventricular Ectopy. I am 39 years old, exercise...

G’day all, I’m hoping for some advice/recommendations from anybody that has exp...

FroggyFreeo

•10 months ago

10 Replies

Afib and menopause

I was told going off estrogen can cause palpitations. I’ve been on it long enough, but I’m afraid to stop for fear of triggering my paroxysmal afib. What are...

I was told going off estrogen can cause palpitations. I’ve been on it long enoug...

Rvlindahl

•10 months ago

13 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2023

Bisoprolol and PIP

linesteps 1

The Number ONE AF Patients Day is back on 08 Oct 2023!

2nd Rf ablation today

Heart failure gone

confused

Does Return of Afib Make a Second Ablation Necessary?

diltiazem mr 60mg as a pip ?

Bisoprolol and low heart rate

here we go again

FYI for all

Should I lower flecainide dose to 1X per day instead of twice a day.

Conduction System Pacing

Tiredness

Event Recorder

Dronedarone

How do you know if you are still in sinus rhythm

tambocor

Why today of all days?

Apixaban / Eliquis Hair Loss

Drop in BP

AF and acid reflux (gerd)

Potassium and Bisoprolol

The saga of faints and Afib

advice please!

Tia like Seizures with AFib?

Nattokinase Serrapeptase & Ablation

Breathlessness

Supraventricular Ectopy

Afib and menopause

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