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Does AF cause scarring of heart?

Diagnosed with Paroxysmal AF in Sept 2019. I last saw a cardiologist February 2020 who prescribed flecainide as PIP with option to have an ablation if...

Diagnosed with Paroxysmal AF in Sept 2019. I last saw a cardiologist February 20...

Camelia23

•8 months ago

24 Replies

Anxiety and fear suggestions

Hi. I've been recently diagnosed with AF and I'm really struggling everyday to accept this as a new part of my life. I have bouts of some positivity but...

Hi. I've been recently diagnosed with AF and I'm really struggling everyday to ...

NewOne2023

•8 months ago

56 Replies

’Interesting’ info that might relate to AF and NHS treatment

After replying to a complaint or two about NHS delays I noticed a figure in a newspaper article : Obesity costs the NHS £19.2 billion pounds per year. This...

After replying to a complaint or two about NHS delays I noticed a figure in a ne...

Buffafly

•8 months ago

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PIP for AFIB

My Doctor has prescribed PIP metoprolol 100mg followed 20 minutes later by 100 mg of flecainide and if not reverted in 60 minutes another 100mg of flecainide....

My Doctor has prescribed PIP metoprolol 100mg followed 20 minutes later by 100 ...

Sjorgy

•8 months ago

40 Replies

Permanent Afib and Longevity

Been diagnosed ever since my prostate surgery (and Moderna shots?) 3 years ago with permanent Arterial Fibrillation. Blood pressure is normal for a 73 year...

Been diagnosed ever since my prostate surgery (and Moderna shots?) 3 years ago w...

marinoperna

•8 months ago

17 Replies

Interesting info

My husband had a dvt event a few weeks ago and had the usual response of heparin injections for 4 days,and put on apixaban. I commented to him that Apixaban...

My husband had a dvt event a few weeks ago and had the usual response of heparin...

wilsond

•8 months ago

18 Replies

Apple watch and 4% afib burden

My apple watch picked up my initial afib episode three weeks ago when I was clearly in afib, I pressed the EKG button to check that was what was happening. I...

My apple watch picked up my initial afib episode three weeks ago when I was clea...

Iamfuzzyduck

•8 months ago

19 Replies

AFIB from young and longevity.?

Has anyone on this lovely site read of or know anyone who has afib whether paroxysmal or otherwise and lived for for decades.? I would be interested to know...

Has anyone on this lovely site read of or know anyone who has afib whether paro...

Jetcat

•8 months ago

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Post ablation (1 week) and back in AFib. How often is this likely to happen over next few weeks?

Have had PAF for a few years and this year episodes became lengthier and more frequent, the latest lasting 4 weeks. Had a Cryo-ablation last Tuesday at...

Have had PAF for a few years and this year episodes became lengthier and more fr...

Sorre1

•8 months ago

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Newly diagnosed PAF by GP

Hi everyone, i was diagnosed with PAF by GP after 24hr holter monitor and referred to cardiology in July. Still waiting for cardio appt but have had s 72hr...

Hi everyone, i was diagnosed with PAF by GP after 24hr holter monitor and referr...

Tropicaltaurus

•8 months ago

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To start blood thinners or not?

For the last three years I’ve suffered paroxysmal AFIB about once every month or two on average. I believe it to be vagally related as it typically occurs in...

For the last three years I’ve suffered paroxysmal AFIB about once every month or...

smoothiepete

•8 months ago

109 Replies

Palpitations/Nattokinase/Serrapeptase

I was looking for some information regarding Nattokinase and Serrapeptase. I have had palpitations on and off for about 2 years. About a year ago I went I to...

I was looking for some information regarding Nattokinase and Serrapeptase. I hav...

Cal_

•8 months ago

23 Replies

Heart failure and Entresto anyone?

I have had AFib for 11 years did well on Multaq for the last 7 and all of a sudden it stopped working. Spent 4 days in the hospital and they told me I now have...

I have had AFib for 11 years did well on Multaq for the last 7 and all of a sudd...

PamJN

•8 months ago

9 Replies

Post Ablation Hypertension

I'm a male, age 88 who had persistent AF of unknown cause for 3 years, at the time on Dyazide and 10 mg Bystolic for mild essential hypertension. I had a...

I'm a male, age 88 who had persistent AF of unknown cause for 3 years, at the ti...

RevDoc

•8 months ago

4 Replies

Has anyone ever been told that ablation will not work for them?

Hi all i am quite baffled as to why private cardiologist has referred me to one of his colleagues for ablation. I have been told numerous times, by nhs...

Hi all i am quite baffled as to why private cardiologist has referred me to one...

DizzyD

•8 months ago

30 Replies

atrial flutter and fibrillation.

What’s the difference are the meds the same?

Hidden

•8 months ago

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recent pacemaker implant

Hi I had a 2 lead pacemaker put in on the 28th November in Bristol heart institute has anyone had a feeling of slight twitching it started today, had 2...

Hi I had a 2 lead pacemaker put in on the 28th November in Bristol heart institu...

2007

•8 months ago

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the wonderful NHS

I was diagnosed with AF in January 23 the earliest appointment available to see a EP was June 23 who advised that I have an ablation and could do the operation...

I was diagnosed with AF in January 23 the earliest appointment available to see ...

Hidden

•8 months ago

11 Replies

Post Pacemaker

Hi Everyone need some information please. Going into week 6 of recovering from Pace Maker operation on 27th October. Its no picnic is it! Anyway still lots of...

Hi Everyone need some information please. Going into week 6 of recovering from P...

CHRISAF18

•8 months ago

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AF and stroke

I was diagnosed in 2018 with AF and prescribed bisoprolol and flecanide. Then I had a stroke in July 23. After 2 months I was finally allowed home. I had an...

I was diagnosed in 2018 with AF and prescribed bisoprolol and flecanide. Then I ...

Af8b_futter

•8 months ago

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do ectopic heartbeats trigger AF?

I’ve been back in NSR For three weeks now following taking flecainide at 150 g. Tonight, for the first time since then, I had two or three sips of beer and...

I’ve been back in NSR For three weeks now following taking flecainide at 150 g. ...

OscarN

•8 months ago

34 Replies

Some bad news…

I had a bypass a year ago and everything seemed to be going fairly well. I noticed a bit of chest pain in May but this seemed to pass over and the consultant...

I had a bypass a year ago and everything seemed to be going fairly well. I notic...

Samazeuilh2

•8 months ago

16 Replies

testerone treatments

I am a 70-year-old man with persistent a flutter. I’ve had four ablations they have not worked. I noticed in the last year I have lost considerable muscle...

I am a 70-year-old man with persistent a flutter. I’ve had four ablations they ...

jsanta

•8 months ago

7 Replies

Very informative & thorough talk on all things AF

Dear lovely Fibbers - I recently stumbled across this cardiologist giving a very thorough talk on AF. It's the best, most inclusive round up of information...

Dear lovely Fibbers - I recently stumbled across this cardiologist giving a ver...

Hidden

•8 months ago

6 Replies

Edoxoban

I’ve been taking Edoxaban without any side effects for the past 3 years due to having permanent AF. It’s the only medication I take for my AF as most of the...

I’ve been taking Edoxaban without any side effects for the past 3 years due to h...

Angusdon

•8 months ago

14 Replies

Bisoprolol - are some brands more to be sniffed at than others…

Edit to post! Turned out it was just two colds in a row, as I’m now fairly snuffle free. I think that bisoprolol does give a bit of a runny nose, but I’m not...

Edit to post! Turned out it was just two colds in a row, as I’m now fairly snuff...

Gumbie_Cat

•8 months ago

26 Replies

paroxysmal AF and flying

hi. Can anyone here give me some advice and hopefully some reassurance please. I’ve had AF since being diagnosed August 2022. First episode on the night...

hi. Can anyone here give me some advice and hopefully some reassurance please. ...

Talking45

•8 months ago

43 Replies

Open heart surgery

After my cardiology review midweek I’m being booked in for an angiogram and it’s been suggested I will be considered for an aortic valve replacement in the...

After my cardiology review midweek I’m being booked in for an angiogram and it’s...

Hammerboy

•8 months ago

62 Replies

Flecainide

I have PAF which is becoming more frequent so am on waiting list for ablation. Have been prescribed flexainide but gp waiting for me to request commencement. I...

I have PAF which is becoming more frequent so am on waiting list for ablation. H...

Frootbat

•8 months ago

17 Replies

Christmas Present?

just seen this on Present Indicative website. Bit expensive at £23.99

LindaDaisy

•8 months ago

20 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for December 2023

Does AF cause scarring of heart?

Anxiety and fear suggestions

’Interesting’ info that might relate to AF and NHS treatment

PIP for AFIB

Permanent Afib and Longevity

Interesting info

Apple watch and 4% afib burden

AFIB from young and longevity.?

Post ablation (1 week) and back in AFib. How often is this likely to happen over next few weeks?

Newly diagnosed PAF by GP

To start blood thinners or not?

Palpitations/Nattokinase/Serrapeptase

Heart failure and Entresto anyone?

Post Ablation Hypertension

Has anyone ever been told that ablation will not work for them?

atrial flutter and fibrillation.

recent pacemaker implant

the wonderful NHS

Post Pacemaker

AF and stroke

do ectopic heartbeats trigger AF?

Some bad news…

testerone treatments

Very informative & thorough talk on all things AF

Edoxoban

Bisoprolol - are some brands more to be sniffed at than others…

paroxysmal AF and flying

Open heart surgery

Flecainide

Christmas Present?

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