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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Medical profession and afib

Hi guys. In responding to someone’s comment on here I’ve asked myself a very interesting question, well I find it interesting anyway 🤣 Has anyone in...

Hi guys. In responding to someone’s comment on here I’ve asked myself a very ...

Elli86

•10 months ago

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Ablation referral

Going to a referral appointment tomorrow with an EP. Current paroxysmal AF , about every 8 weeks, inquired about having flec as a PIP but cardiologist not in...

Going to a referral appointment tomorrow with an EP. Current paroxysmal AF , ab...

50568789

•10 months ago

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Scoop

Hi, I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal A Fib earlier this year. I’m taking flecainide 100mg twice a day and Edoxaban 60 mg one a day. A Fib is pretty much under...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal A Fib earlier this year. I’m taking flecaini...

Peterpatch

•10 months ago

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"Diagnosis Creep": Are Some AF Patients Overtreated (with Anti-coagulants)?

Interesting article in Medscape. You should be able to get full copy for free by just registering....

Interesting article in Medscape. You should be able to get full copy for free by...

mjames1

•10 months ago

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On statins and why I’m glad I said no.

Our local GP surgery recently put out these messages to their patients:- We are contacting you regarding your statin medications. There has been recent...

Our local GP surgery recently put out these messages to their patients:- We are...

CDreamer

•10 months ago

67 Replies

Fast heart rate episodes whilst sleeping

Hi, I am wondering if anyone can shed some light on this. I had a PVI ablation in April and all fine since, no AF. Some ectopics but always expected that. I...

Hi, I am wondering if anyone can shed some light on this. I had a PVI ablation i...

lawspear

•10 months ago

18 Replies

Turmeric

Good afternoon all, Is it ok for us af's to take turmeric tablets? And can we have turmeric in soup or stews etc? John 67

Good afternoon all, Is it ok for us af's to take turmeric tablets? And can we ha...

John67

•10 months ago

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Advice on pacemakers

I am going to see my EP tomorrow and am getting my list of questions ready. The GP and Cardiologist have both suggested a pacemaker due to my low heart beat -...

I am going to see my EP tomorrow and am getting my list of questions ready. The...

Kendalghost

•10 months ago

15 Replies

Laptop use

I have a suspicion that my laptop is relevant to my permanent AF. I would be interested to know how many people use a laptop regularly. There is research...

I have a suspicion that my laptop is relevant to my permanent AF. I would be ...

zyxv

•10 months ago

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Atrial fibrillation in early 50s for no obvious reason

Hi, I'm 51 years old, fit, healthy, no high BP, don't smoke, eat mostly a plant based diet and had my first afib episode a month ago. A&E couldn't find a cause...

Hi, I'm 51 years old, fit, healthy, no high BP, don't smoke, eat mostly a plant ...

Sweet-Potato

•10 months ago

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The University of Canberra, Australia Research ProjectDo you care or 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 ...

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•10 months ago

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Edoxaban

I am feeling lightheaded taking Edoxaban. I am now taking it before bed but it has little effect. I have had 3 episodes of AF this year and thought there’s a...

I am feeling lightheaded taking Edoxaban. I am now taking it before bed but it h...

Cyclejoan

•10 months ago

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Is it OK to drink Tonic Water?

Not being very keen on tea and coffee I struggle to drink plain water. For a time I drank soda water + elderflower cordial but because of the escalating cost...

Not being very keen on tea and coffee I struggle to drink plain water. For a tim...

quanglewangle

•10 months ago

21 Replies

beta blockers and anticoagulants

Medscape posted a long article about a research on beta blockers and how few RCTs have been done on their efficacy for AF. It was hard to interpret but seems...

Medscape posted a long article about a research on beta blockers and how few RCT...

OldJane

•10 months ago

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Aortic stenosis

Morning all , I’m 14 months post my second ablation which was an RF redo to tidy up the PV and left atrial floor as I was told . I’m very pleased with my...

Morning all , I’m 14 months post my second ablation which was an RF redo to tidy...

Hammerboy

•10 months ago

29 Replies

Should I be more involved?

Good morning everyone. I have only been attached to this forum for a couple of months and right from the start, I was amazed at the knowledge most people have...

Good morning everyone. I have only been attached to this forum for a couple of m...

ElizabethBee

•10 months ago

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High heart rate after AFIB episode.

hi you lovely people. Iv had ectopics this last few days but tonight after work I ended up having a AFIB episode at home that lasted around 30 minutes and...

hi you lovely people. Iv had ectopics this last few days but tonight after work...

Jetcat

•10 months ago

23 Replies

Metformin

On bisoprolol 7.5mg am 5mg pm apixaban 250mg digoxin folic acid 10mg dapaflagoxin entreso highest dose & metformin. Was a really heavy guy 34st Lost 10st in...

On bisoprolol 7.5mg am 5mg pm apixaban 250mg digoxin folic acid 10mg dapaflagoxi...

Biglad1

•10 months ago

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cardiac catheterization through the wrist?

My cardiologist is treating me for afib and possible CHF. He is bugging me big time to have a cardiac cath. to "rule out" CAD. I am resisting this, as many...

My cardiologist is treating me for afib and possible CHF. He is bugging me big ...

frazeej

•10 months ago

25 Replies

Conversion Pause

Hello to all you wonderful people. Without getting into a lot of detail, I will try and get straight to the point. I’ve been told I can make a novel out...

Hello to all you wonderful people. Without getting into a lot of detail, I ...

Vicmeister

•10 months ago

49 Replies

Is anti-anxiety med too risky for arrhythmias?

Hi everyone, I’ve struggled with anxiety most of my life but it’s increased a lot since my SVT diagnosis 3 years ago. I have AVNRT & Atrial Tachycardia and...

Hi everyone, I’ve struggled with anxiety most of my life but it’s increased a l...

LCM79

•10 months ago

10 Replies

Stress echo after effects

I had a dobutamine stress echo on Sunday which was pretty unpleasant and triggered my paroxysmal AFib. The AFib reverted on Monday morning but I am not feeling...

I had a dobutamine stress echo on Sunday which was pretty unpleasant and trigger...

Spj57

•10 months ago

3 Replies

How to answer directly

I am trying to contact Rogue Rhythm as they mentioned something to me but when i try to answer I get a message that the post was taken down. What in the...

I am trying to contact Rogue Rhythm as they mentioned something to me but when i...

Peacefulneedshelp

•10 months ago

24 Replies

Covid vaccine - symptoms worsening?

Good evening. Wondering if anyone has experienced AF symptoms worsening after a covid vaccine? I have paroxysmal AF and am in day 6 of AF…usual symptoms so far...

Good evening. Wondering if anyone has experienced AF symptoms worsening after a ...

Delwynnie

•10 months ago

64 Replies

what next heart rate high again and I am now symptomatic

I had heart bypass 2013 and pacemaker 2015 due to af and low hr. Then 3 years ago I started taking digoxin to lower high heart rates and it seemed to work. I...

I had heart bypass 2013 and pacemaker 2015 due to af and low hr. Then 3 years a...

grandadbren1

•10 months ago

7 Replies

Should I postpone Covid booster?

Apologies this question was asked recently but can’t find it now! Do you think I should postpone my covid jab tomorrow? Have been fibrillating for 9 days....

Apologies this question was asked recently but can’t find it now! Do you think ...

Gloriousgarden

•10 months ago

48 Replies

Atrial Flutter?

Well, I finally got a second opinion from a different EP and am almost done with a two week monitor. He is suspecting that I am also having Atrial Flutter in...

Well, I finally got a second opinion from a different EP and am almost done with...

MeganMN

•10 months ago

18 Replies

Visual migraines 8 months after ablation.

Hi,I am a 47yr woman and had an ablation for a heavy burden of ectopics (30%) back in February. It was quite complicated apparently and took 4 hrs and took me...

Hi,I am a 47yr woman and had an ablation for a heavy burden of ectopics (30%) ba...

ROO76

•10 months ago

13 Replies

cardioversion within 3 weeks of ablation?

Despite playing by the book and doing everything I could, I’ve been back in persistent AFib for 4 days since my ablation two and a half weeks ago. The...

Despite playing by the book and doing everything I could, I’ve been back in pers...

Rainfern

•10 months ago

32 Replies

Travel Insurance recommendations for those with AF.

Any up to date travel insurance recommendations for those with AF, preferably with an idea of the price? Travelling to Europe. I’ve heard that a common...

Any up to date travel insurance recommendations for those with AF, preferably wi...

Samazeuilh2

•10 months ago

7 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2023

Medical profession and afib

Ablation referral

Scoop

"Diagnosis Creep": Are Some AF Patients Overtreated (with Anti-coagulants)?

On statins and why I’m glad I said no.

Fast heart rate episodes whilst sleeping

Turmeric

Advice on pacemakers

Laptop use

Atrial fibrillation in early 50s for no obvious reason

The University of Canberra, Australia Research ProjectDo you care or know someone who is experiencing heart failure?

Edoxaban

Is it OK to drink Tonic Water?

beta blockers and anticoagulants

Aortic stenosis

Should I be more involved?

High heart rate after AFIB episode.

Metformin

cardiac catheterization through the wrist?

Conversion Pause

Is anti-anxiety med too risky for arrhythmias?

Stress echo after effects

How to answer directly

Covid vaccine - symptoms worsening?

what next heart rate high again and I am now symptomatic

Should I postpone Covid booster?

Atrial Flutter?

Visual migraines 8 months after ablation.

cardioversion within 3 weeks of ablation?

Travel Insurance recommendations for those with AF.

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