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ablation

Hi I’m new to site. I had my ablation 2 weeks ago been having lots of pain and palpitations since. saw Eurythmic nurse Monday and she says I’ve got...

Hi I’m new to site. I had my ablation 2 weeks ago been having lots of pain and ...

Sidney115

•7 months ago

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AFA Information Links

Some members find it frustrating and difficult to navigate to the wealth of information available on the AF Association and Arrhythmia Alliance website from...

Some members find it frustrating and difficult to navigate to the wealth of inf...

Buzby62

•7 months ago

8 Replies

magnesium supplements

hi all. I have read a few places that magnesium is a good element to take as a supplement. Does anyone have any recommendations for what type of supplement or...

hi all. I have read a few places that magnesium is a good element to take as a s...

OscarN

•7 months ago

39 Replies

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edoxaban or rivaroxaban?

I have been on Lixiana (Edoxaban) since my AF diagnosis just over two years ago and have had no issues at all with it. After my last request for a repeat...

I have been on Lixiana (Edoxaban) since my AF diagnosis just over two years ago ...

Sandych55

•7 months ago

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A Success is Needed

I appreciate everyone on this forum, their struggles and all the answers to my questions and information that I have received. I have learned a lot. But I...

I appreciate everyone on this forum, their struggles and all the answers to my q...

Pommerania78

•7 months ago

85 Replies

Heart Failure diagnosis.

I am an 80 year old female with a history of Atrial Fibrillation. I have had 3 Ablations and am now on rate control drugs which keep me quite comfortable....

I am an 80 year old female with a history of Atrial Fibrillation. I have had 3 ...

PhyllisK

•7 months ago

20 Replies

Deleted post with link to AF outcomes

I just wrote a reply to a now deleted post that linked to an external site giving a review of AF and its long-term outcomes. It was from a company called...

I just wrote a reply to a now deleted post that linked to an external site givin...

Ppiman

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Flecainide Worries

I have Afib and my cardiologist wants to start me on Flecainide. I’m terrified to take it after reading all the side affects. I’m in 180mg if Diltiazam and...

I have Afib and my cardiologist wants to start me on Flecainide. I’m terrified ...

Debjimmay

•7 months ago

27 Replies

Afib medication

just spoken to a heart consultant first appointment. He has took me of bisporpol as heart rate still to high 180 bpm especially when I’m a sleep while in...

just spoken to a heart consultant first appointment. He has took me of bisporpol...

layla3

•7 months ago

24 Replies

Choice of NHS ablation hospital

I am an NHS patient with Epsom Hospital they have put me on a waiting list for an ablation at St George's Tooting. Anyone know if it is possible to choose a...

I am an NHS patient with Epsom Hospital they have put me on a waiting list for a...

Rogerafib

•7 months ago

3 Replies

Maybe Cure for AF

Please try 1000 mg. vitamin C time release tablets one a day May stop af altogether

Please try 1000 mg. vitamin C time release tablets one a day May stop af altoget...

Pamuella

•7 months ago

22 Replies

Slow Heart Rate

Does anyone else get episodes when their heart rate goes very low? I’m in AF the whole time and the only medication I’m on is propranolol. Since being AF my...

Does anyone else get episodes when their heart rate goes very low? I’m in AF th...

Peakoverload

•7 months ago

4 Replies

Atrial tachycardia and PAC burden and urgency of ablation question

So I finally found the report from my 14 day holter monitor and it showed a PAC burden of 4% and 141 episodes of atrial tachycardia originating from the...

So I finally found the report from my 14 day holter monitor and it showed a PAC ...

Iamfuzzyduck

•7 months ago

15 Replies

Ablation and travel advice

hi all I have an ablation booked for next week ( pulse field at Papworth) and was wondering when I might feel good to travel after the procedure…. Or at least...

hi all I have an ablation booked for next week ( pulse field at Papworth) and w...

Tiff1

•7 months ago

72 Replies

Another update - heart rate monitor & echocardiogram

So we had appointment for mum to have the heart rate monitor fitted this week, we were told it would be the Holster monitor but at appointment, the nurse...

So we had appointment for mum to have the heart rate monitor fitted this week, w...

Nickybhf

•7 months ago

6 Replies

dont give up the fight against Afib

I have been a member of this forum for some years and learned a few things from its members but up until now i have never posted anything but i thought my...

I have been a member of this forum for some years and learned a few things from ...

Dikytiker

•7 months ago

16 Replies

Should have learned my lesson.

After my last ablation in December 2022, I had one afib episode 8 months later triggered by a hornet sting. After reading so many posts here about the dangers...

After my last ablation in December 2022, I had one afib episode 8 months later t...

Snowgirl65

•7 months ago

34 Replies

AF episode

What do people do when they have a Afib episode?

Myflowers2

•7 months ago

52 Replies

Heart Rate Monitors

This may be a silly question but I'm a little confused. Whenever I see a doctor I'm often asked if I have a heart rate monitor and a blood pressure machine...

This may be a silly question but I'm a little confused. Whenever I see a doctor...

Peakoverload

•7 months ago

15 Replies

Post Ablation

Good morning, This is a long one so Thankyou if you get to the end! I had my 3rd Ablation last Thursday 18th Jan at St Bart’s . It was a fairly complex one...

Good morning, This is a long one so Thankyou if you get to the end! I had my 3...

Kjsp

•7 months ago

11 Replies

post ablation

I am eleven days post ablation and woke up to three notifications on my Apple Watch is this normal?

I am eleven days post ablation and woke up to three notifications on my Apple Wa...

Lumps

•7 months ago

17 Replies

A/fib question

can someone tell me why this happens please? On a couple of occasions after sitting down to eat a light lunch eg salad or crackers within 30 mins I have gone...

can someone tell me why this happens please? On a couple of occasions after sitt...

layla3

•7 months ago

8 Replies

What to expect after stopping bisoprolol?

Hello. After a meet up with cardiologist, I was advised to stop the bisoprolol 1,25mg which I take daily. The reason I did a meet up is my daily anxiety,...

Hello. After a meet up with cardiologist, I was advised to stop the bisoprolol ...

NewOne2023

•7 months ago

14 Replies

AFib question

what is the difference between high pulse rate and high heart rate rythem. Both are high .currently on bisporol 1.25mg once a day and blood thinners and blood...

what is the difference between high pulse rate and high heart rate rythem. Both ...

layla3

•7 months ago

9 Replies

mixing meds

if my husband and i have a cold--virus temperature we take lemsips xxx

Tut7iFru7i

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Updates on AF meds

Hello. Had appointment with AF specialist yesterday at Berks Cardiology. Everything went well. He explained everything in detail of my options, and basically...

Hello. Had appointment with AF specialist yesterday at Berks Cardiology. Everyt...

gbn_

•7 months ago

33 Replies

Apixaban

Has anyone had significant side effects from apixaban? Previously I have been on warfarin for years with no side effects .

Has anyone had significant side effects from apixaban? Previously I have been on...

southkorea

•7 months ago

36 Replies

Have a laugh

Maybe a small smile at my expense! I'm new to AF and in the panic about it all I rushed to buy myself a KardiaMobile device. I did do some reading through the...

Maybe a small smile at my expense! I'm new to AF and in the panic about it all I...

Zimonkey

•7 months ago

33 Replies

overhydration?

I’ve found twice in the last couple of weeks I’ve had an episode last 1-2 hours. I have PAF and fairly new (2 years) to AF. The only two things I can pin point...

I’ve found twice in the last couple of weeks I’ve had an episode last 1-2 hours....

tom0985

•7 months ago

31 Replies

Medtronic LINQ cardiac monitoring device help my AF ?

Two years I have AF.I don't get better. Know my doctor want install LINQ cardiac device. I am really don't' want. Somebody has information about this. Please...

Two years I have AF.I don't get better. Know my doctor want install LINQ cardiac...

Kivancsi

•7 months ago

10 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2024

ablation

AFA Information Links

magnesium supplements

edoxaban or rivaroxaban?

A Success is Needed

Heart Failure diagnosis.

Deleted post with link to AF outcomes

Flecainide Worries

Afib medication

Choice of NHS ablation hospital

Maybe Cure for AF

Slow Heart Rate

Atrial tachycardia and PAC burden and urgency of ablation question

Ablation and travel advice

Another update - heart rate monitor & echocardiogram

dont give up the fight against Afib

Should have learned my lesson.

AF episode

Heart Rate Monitors

Post Ablation

post ablation

A/fib question

What to expect after stopping bisoprolol?

AFib question

mixing meds

Updates on AF meds

Apixaban

Have a laugh

overhydration?

Medtronic LINQ cardiac monitoring device help my AF ?

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