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Heart not behaving

I was put on a course of setraline for pain relief and anxiety. I took the pills for four weeks but started getting lots of PVC's and runs of tachycardia so l...

I was put on a course of setraline for pain relief and anxiety. I took the pills...

Tullman

•5 months ago

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Confused, Don’t know what’s going on!

In my previous posts I mentioned that we booked a private appointment with cardiologist. After mum had a heart monitor for a week, the consultant confirmed...

In my previous posts I mentioned that we booked a private appointment with cardi...

Nickybhf

•5 months ago

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getting more constant

I started with AFib this time last year. It was very intermittent at first, maybe one episode a month but it has gradually become more constant. Had 5...

I started with AFib this time last year. It was very intermittent at first, mayb...

babs1234

•5 months ago

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Shortness of breath and chest pains

Two years after afib started I slipped into persistent afib and had an ablation. 60% of the way through the ablation I developed pericardial effusion and the...

Two years after afib started I slipped into persistent afib and had an ablation....

loghousegal

•5 months ago

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Another cancellation

I guess this is another rant against Welsh NHS I received a appointment for my 2nd ablation and had to be at Morriston Hospital 8am Thursday it is only 75...

I guess this is another rant against Welsh NHS I received a appointment for my 2...

TikaTora

•5 months ago

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Lexiscan Chemical Stress Test

My EP wants me to have a chemical stress test before he puts me on Flecainide. I have so many problems with Afib and PACs that I’m terrified to have them...

My EP wants me to have a chemical stress test before he puts me on Flecainide. I...

Debjimmay

•5 months ago

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Holter Monitor Issues

I’m a female, 72. Has anyone been prescribed the Phillips Extended Holter ePatch monitor? I wore this patch for two weeks. I was having problems with PACs,...

I’m a female, 72. Has anyone been prescribed the Phillips Extended Holter ePatch...

Debjimmay

•5 months ago

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Explaining stroke risk from CHADsVASC score

I thought I understood stroke risk from AF until I was about to explain to my husband how CHADsVASC and HASBLED scores will be used during his consultation...

I thought I understood stroke risk from AF until I was about to explain to my hu...

Finvola

•5 months ago

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magnesium supplements

I have heard that taking Magnisium is helpful to AF sufferers . Does anyone have thoughts/advice on this? Many thanks

I have heard that taking Magnisium is helpful to AF sufferers . Does anyone ha...

Joker34

•5 months ago

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Travel Insurance

Has anyone found a not to expensive travel insurance for over 80’s which accommodates AF . Please

Has anyone found a not to expensive travel insurance for over 80’s which accomm...

southkorea

•5 months ago

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drondarone

Hi All Ive been on propafenone for a few years now and working quite well with my PAF. I had an CT Coronary angiogram and although my calcium score was 0...

Hi All Ive been on propafenone for a few years now and working quite well with ...

Henry716

•5 months ago

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sick sinus syndrome

POTS/or SICK SINUS SYNDROME? I am waiting for a cardiologist app, I was referred for an urgent app but still waiting. I was convinced I had POTS heartbeat...

POTS/or SICK SINUS SYNDROME? I am waiting for a cardiologist app, I was referr...

Katwhite2

•5 months ago

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Afib - pauses in heartbeat and low blood pressure

I posted this a while back https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/150212058/weird-warm-like-sensation Long story short is that stuff happens - pause...

I posted this a while back https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/150212...

Jonathan_C

•5 months ago

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Minimal ST depression, anterolateral leads

So, I saw my cardiologist yesterday and, before seeing him, his assistant did a 12 lead ecg for him which showed sinus rhythym. The print out was sitting...

So, I saw my cardiologist yesterday and, before seeing him, his assistant did a ...

Desertflowerchild

•5 months ago

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CT Scan prior to Abalation

Hi, I was wondering whether you need to have a CT scan prior to an ablation. I have seen 2 EPs and 1 indicated that I need no further tests prior to ablation...

Hi, I was wondering whether you need to have a CT scan prior to an ablation. I...

Murphy10

•5 months ago

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Any suggestions?

Any help for permanent afib after having three cardioversions which worked for the past two years last one only lasted two weeks. Taken off Multaq and on...

Any help for permanent afib after having three cardioversions which worked for t...

farewelltoarms

•5 months ago

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Echinacea

Does anyone know if its safe to take Echinacea tablets when taking Rivoraxaban .I've had cold after cold and a very annoying cough on and off for a few weeks...

Does anyone know if its safe to take Echinacea tablets when taking Rivoraxaban ....

Ladypaula

•5 months ago

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BNP test result

hello, I am currently being investigated for heart failure. My bnp test result has just come back as 8pg/ml. It says ‘normal’ but looking online this seems...

hello, I am currently being investigated for heart failure. My bnp test result...

Gingernut64

•5 months ago

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Afib cure

hello, I am new to this board. I have A fib and take Eliquis twice a day I heard there’s some type of book called a fib cure. And it prescribes some type of...

hello, I am new to this board. I have A fib and take Eliquis twice a day I hear...

jeanie245

•5 months ago

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How safe is taking Apixaban ?

Hello, I am 65 still working and reasonably fit , and have permanent Afib but so far very few symptoms. I take 2.5 mg of Bisoprolol a day. I have had Afib on...

Hello, I am 65 still working and reasonably fit , and have permanent Afib but so...

bigbearatthecave

•5 months ago

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Bisoprolol & Apixaban

Early sixties. Coming up to two years when I had peridarditis which developed into permanent afib until I had cardio version four months later. Been mostly...

Early sixties. Coming up to two years when I had peridarditis which developed in...

maurice2

•5 months ago

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Fourth Frontier X2

Has anyone tried the Fourth Frontier X2 heart monitor and if so would you recommend it? Many thanks, Paul.

Has anyone tried the Fourth Frontier X2 heart monitor and if so would you recomm...

Pab1

•5 months ago

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Permanent AF how do you manage?

Hi everyone , I had AF for about six years I was diagnosed after I was fond to have a leaky heart valve,I could manage my AF while I was only getting episodes...

Hi everyone , I had AF for about six years I was diagnosed after I was fond to h...

Fattypatty

•5 months ago

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Multi Ablations?

Hello all, Big cardio surgery history, last one 25 years ago, still here thanks to surgeons who were willing to take risks where others weren't! Developed AFib...

Hello all, Big cardio surgery history, last one 25 years ago, still here thanks ...

timelucky

•5 months ago

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Afib ablation

I all I had an atrial flutter ablation 8 weeks ago and still feeling lighthead and on and off thightness in my left elbow and also weak sometimes, my...

I all I had an atrial flutter ablation 8 weeks ago and still feeling lighthead a...

Ant74S

•5 months ago

1 Reply

tooth extraction

I am about to have several teeth extracted and my dentist has insisted that I do not need to stop the Edoxaban. I and slightly concerned as every procedure I...

I am about to have several teeth extracted and my dentist has insisted that I do...

mastiff22

•5 months ago

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AFIB and my exercise

I am 81 years old and work out using HIT on average about 50 minutes a day usually for six days a week. My heart rate goes from 65 when I start to a max of...

I am 81 years old and work out using HIT on average about 50 minutes a day usu...

Stetson

•5 months ago

29 Replies

Genetics, Inflammation and Some LifeHacks

Some good info here - saffron anyone? https://www.geneticlifehacks.com/atrial-fibrillation/ "Chronic inflammation is thought to play a causal role in...

Some good info here - saffron anyone? https://www.geneticlifehacks.com/atrial-f...

Barny12

•5 months ago

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Switching from Bisoprolol to Carvedilol - side affects, time to adjust?

Afternoon all, Background is I had 2 ablations in 2019 but Afib started coming back in 2021 so I was put onto flecainide and bisoprolol. The flec ended up...

Afternoon all, Background is I had 2 ablations in 2019 but Afib started coming ...

kitenski

•5 months ago

1 Reply

Testosterone replacement therapy while having Paroxysmal AFib.

Good day everyone. Im 46 male and have paroxysmal AFib, that is Vagal induced, with about 2 episodes per month that last anywhere between 10 minutes- 2 hours....

Good day everyone. Im 46 male and have paroxysmal AFib, that is Vagal induced, w...

Mortjulien

•5 months ago

23 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2024

Heart not behaving

Confused, Don’t know what’s going on!

getting more constant

Shortness of breath and chest pains

Another cancellation

Lexiscan Chemical Stress Test

Holter Monitor Issues

Explaining stroke risk from CHADsVASC score

magnesium supplements

Travel Insurance

drondarone

sick sinus syndrome

Afib - pauses in heartbeat and low blood pressure

Minimal ST depression, anterolateral leads

CT Scan prior to Abalation

Any suggestions?

Echinacea

BNP test result

Afib cure

How safe is taking Apixaban ?

Bisoprolol & Apixaban

Fourth Frontier X2

Permanent AF how do you manage?

Multi Ablations?

Afib ablation

tooth extraction

AFIB and my exercise

Genetics, Inflammation and Some LifeHacks

Switching from Bisoprolol to Carvedilol - side affects, time to adjust?

Testosterone replacement therapy while having Paroxysmal AFib.

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