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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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what on earth am i supposed to do...cant have anti arrhythmia meds?

hi all I'm really worried right now and dont know what to do for the best so just looking for a bit of advice. My recent emergence of afib attacks are very...

hi all I'm really worried right now and dont know what to do for the best so jus...

DizzyD

•3 months ago

47 Replies

Post DCCV

I would be interested to know if anyone has experienced undue breathlessness after DC .Cardioversion please.

I would be interested to know if anyone has experienced undue breathlessness aft...

Jalia

•3 months ago

12 Replies

Wolf Mini Maze

I live in Houston, TX and have had AF diagnosed for about three years now. I have episodes periodically (2 or 3 times/week) which last anywhere from 1 hour to...

I live in Houston, TX and have had AF diagnosed for about three years now. I hav...

Precambrian

•3 months ago

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Concerned first ablation hasn't worked

I had my first ablation for persistent Afib just 4 weeks ago. All was good for a week and then it returned. I saw my cardiologist who said this can happen and...

I had my first ablation for persistent Afib just 4 weeks ago. All was good for a...

EatPorridge

•3 months ago

8 Replies

Collapse then AF

Dad has mixed dementia and is 90 in May. He lives alone with my support. He has a history of collapse dating back to the 1990's but only three in all that...

Dad has mixed dementia and is 90 in May. He lives alone with my support. He has ...

ian16527

•3 months ago

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2.5 weeks post ablation problems

Hello all, Seeking shared experiences. I'm a 39-year-old male, underwent a second ablation for paroxysmal afib (first was for WPW). Initially diagnosed with...

Hello all, Seeking shared experiences. I'm a 39-year-old male, underwent a se...

Al_baj1984

•3 months ago

4 Replies

Ectopics every few seconds

I was recently diagnosed with SVT and now awaiting Outpatients appointment for an Echocardiogram. Recently have been getting ectopics every 5 to 40...

I was recently diagnosed with SVT and now awaiting Outpatients appointment for ...

Lbeat796

•3 months ago

15 Replies

Is it a choice? Pacemaker v Implanted defibrillator?

Hi, it's #chinkoflight here with an update. Things are moving on. I'm in coronary care, and the evidence for my fainting whilst running story has now shown an...

Hi, it's #chinkoflight here with an update. Things are moving on. I'm in coronar...

Chinkoflight

•3 months ago

17 Replies

Experience with amiodarone

Hi, I have had 2 previous ablations for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and previously on flecainide bisoprolol pravastatin and apixaban. I have had episodes of...

Hi, I have had 2 previous ablations for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and previ...

Dizzy3

•3 months ago

27 Replies

Apple moment

Received this advertising email this morning and it made me smile. ‘Make hearts flutter with a gift from Apple. 💕’ Don’t need more flutter 😳

Received this advertising email this morning and it made me smile. ‘Make hearts...

Eiadio

•3 months ago

9 Replies

Decision time and a reminder

A reminder to all: tomorrow, 31st January, is the last day for the Covid jab. I’ve been dithering but am leaning towards having it. Certainly, I will have to...

A reminder to all: tomorrow, 31st January, is the last day for the Covid jab. I’...

Samazeuilh2

•3 months ago

55 Replies

heart rate blip

Does anyone have any insight as to why my heart rate spikes and drops suddenly? Tends to happen overnight but not every night. thanks!

Does anyone have any insight as to why my heart rate spikes and drops suddenly? ...

Craneguy83

•3 months ago

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AF episodes post ablation

Wondered if anyone has had any experience or come across the following:- Just over six weeks since my (first) Ablation - l started with a AF episode (l had...

Wondered if anyone has had any experience or come across the following:- Jus...

Blugene

•3 months ago

13 Replies

anxiety over Afib

I guess I’m just looking for some info to put my mind at ease - I’ve had Af for 8 years (since age 35) and the stress and anxiety has been worse than the Af....

I guess I’m just looking for some info to put my mind at ease - I’ve had Af for ...

Northernowl

•3 months ago

12 Replies

Spironolactone.

I have been taking Spironolactone for one week, 25mg daily, which isn’t a very high dosage. Already I seem to be experiencing some side effects, tickly...

I have been taking Spironolactone for one week, 25mg daily, which isn’t a very ...

PhyK

•3 months ago

2 Replies

Stress & relaxation - could they be key AF points for you?

I have found in the past an AF trigger can also be the key to NSR for example a cold drink gulped down has put me in AF and on another occasion has put me back...

I have found in the past an AF trigger can also be the key to NSR for example a ...

secondtry

•3 months ago

21 Replies

Propafenone

How good is propafenone to control paroxysmal afib and can it be used as PIP instead of flacainide

How good is propafenone to control paroxysmal afib and can it be used as PIP ins...

alfrae13

•3 months ago

5 Replies

Chamberpot

Has anyone had severe breathlessness? I have had heart failure for over a year now, and I had a pacemaker fitted on 16th October last, then a change to my...

Has anyone had severe breathlessness? I have had heart failure for over a year n...

Chamberpot

•3 months ago

6 Replies

Persistent AF

Hi everyone, I have been to see my cardiologist today. Had all the usual tests done he asked me how I was feeling I said I felt really well. He then told me...

Hi everyone, I have been to see my cardiologist today. Had all the usual tests...

Gillybean123

•3 months ago

23 Replies

Arthritic knee, back and anticoagulants

My husband has recently developed AF and has until now used Piroxicam gel for arthritic flareups in his knee and back. This supplements his morphine patch as...

My husband has recently developed AF and has until now used Piroxicam gel for ar...

Finvola

•3 months ago

42 Replies

Calling any Wellue 24 hour ecg users! - can anyone advise?

I’ve been looking to buy a device that can do continuous monitoring to catch the pesky arrhythmias that my Kardia can’t (eg when I wake up in the night, or...

I’ve been looking to buy a device that can do continuous monitoring to catch the...

JaneFinn

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Considering ablation

84 yo male(just turned) living is US. I have an appointment next week to discuss ablation. I had my heart CT last week. I have been on Eliquis for about 4...

84 yo male(just turned) living is US. I have an appointment next week to discus...

Blancawestie

•3 months ago

6 Replies

Afib induced syncope update from #chinkoflight

Thank you all for the advice to my earlier post requesting any experience. It has helped enormously to focus my mind on what might be in front of me.I have...

Thank you all for the advice to my earlier post requesting any experience. It ha...

Chinkoflight

•3 months ago

11 Replies

AFib after exercise

I hadn't had an AF episode for 6 months, then last night I had palpitations and was in AF for 13 hours with an HR of 127. As I normally do in these situations,...

I hadn't had an AF episode for 6 months, then last night I had palpitations and ...

bowie88

•3 months ago

9 Replies

Triggers for AF

I have been getting AFIB 30% of the time when i was wearing a 14 day heart monitor.I was already taking Apixaban 5mg and Soltalol 40mg twice a day. I had...

I have been getting AFIB 30% of the time when i was wearing a 14 day heart monit...

RagdollRagdoll

•3 months ago

40 Replies

Dentist

I have Afib and have been waiting to see cardiologist for almost a year.I take 2.5 bisopropol and edoxoban and ramapril plus statins .I am due to see dentist...

I have Afib and have been waiting to see cardiologist for almost a year.I take 2...

Chocolat1

•3 months ago

26 Replies

thought I was out of the woods!

I posted on here the other day about being worried my chest infection would cause an episode. initially my HR was in the 90’s (usually 52) but it came back...

I posted on here the other day about being worried my chest infection would caus...

macymoo007

•3 months ago

7 Replies

Abalation Fears

Hi All Today I went and seen my Electrophysiology specialist and have booked in for an ablation in 2 weeks time. I am quite anxious about this whole...

Hi All Today I went and seen my Electrophysiology specialist and have booked in...

Murphy10

•3 months ago

17 Replies

In this video, Dr Boon Lim, a leading London Cardiologist, explains the connection between the gut and the heart.

Why does eating food or drinking alcohol trigger Atrial Fibrillation AF? An illustrated explanation https://youtu.be/XtW7_Vbp0zg?si=NarD85_CeGOvCCu- Great...

Why does eating food or drinking alcohol trigger Atrial Fibrillation AF? An illu...

Quest4NSR

•3 months ago

18 Replies

Afib induced Syncopy (collapse) any experience?

Hi, I was out gentle running, no exertion, proper warmup, and I had little notice of lightheadedness followed by an immediate collapse and out cold. I have...

Hi, I was out gentle running, no exertion, proper warmup, and I had little noti...

Chinkoflight

•3 months ago

56 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2024

what on earth am i supposed to do...cant have anti arrhythmia meds?

Post DCCV

Wolf Mini Maze

Concerned first ablation hasn't worked

Collapse then AF

2.5 weeks post ablation problems

Ectopics every few seconds

Is it a choice? Pacemaker v Implanted defibrillator?

Experience with amiodarone

Apple moment

Decision time and a reminder

heart rate blip

AF episodes post ablation

anxiety over Afib

Spironolactone.

Stress & relaxation - could they be key AF points for you?

Propafenone

Chamberpot

Persistent AF

Arthritic knee, back and anticoagulants

Calling any Wellue 24 hour ecg users! - can anyone advise?

Considering ablation

Afib induced syncope update from #chinkoflight

AFib after exercise

Triggers for AF

Dentist

thought I was out of the woods!

Abalation Fears

In this video, Dr Boon Lim, a leading London Cardiologist, explains the connection between the gut and the heart.

Afib induced Syncopy (collapse) any experience?

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