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Heart scan x AF

Just had result from hospital . Heart scan normal. Just waiting for result of 24 hr moniter. Still getting odd flutters feel them when resting . Sometimes...

Just had result from hospital . Heart scan normal. Just waiting for result of 24...

Sawny15

•2 months ago

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metoprolol 25 mg and low heat rate

hi, in a situation where there is a low heart rate between 55 to 60 bpm when in afib, does it make sense to take metaprolol drug, designed to reduce the...

hi, in a situation where there is a low heart rate between 55 to 60 bpm when in...

crazyvlad

•2 months ago

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blinding period success!

This week I will hit the 3 month blinding period date! I remain in Normal sinus rhythm and will be able to discontinue my Eliquis! However 3 nights ago I began...

This week I will hit the 3 month blinding period date! I remain in Normal sinus ...

Acheybreakeyheart

•2 months ago

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Coughing fits and return to AF

Hi all, I've at last succumbed to the ravages of a Cornish Winter. Brief story .... no AF for about 4 years, just stay with meds for life and a continuous...

Hi all, I've at last succumbed to the ravages of a Cornish Winter. Brief story ...

BenHall1

•2 months ago

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Has any member been a US pilot and returned to flying after AFIB ablation?

I recently went for my Third Class flight physical and was asked to begin "differed medical" process with FAA. Thank you...

I recently went for my Third Class flight physical and was asked to begin "diffe...

cloudster

•2 months ago

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Slight ache near heart

I had abdominal surgery in November. They used inappropriate dressings despite being warned and I had very inflamed skin on the stomach area. This all...

I had abdominal surgery in November. They used inappropriate dressings despite ...

GrannyE

•2 months ago

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Diltiazem side effects.

Does anyone know if diltiazem effects the bladder. I have started getting a sore feeling bladder and have been on diltazem for about 4 years and a blood...

Does anyone know if diltiazem effects the bladder. I have started getting a sore...

Alphakiwi

•2 months ago

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Minimally Invasive AFib surgery in Tokyo with Dr Ohtsuka

I have very recently returned from Japan and I thought I should add my experience of AFib surgery there to the forum for those who are interested.My surgery...

I have very recently returned from Japan and I thought I should add my experienc...

Letofeyd

•2 months ago

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Is Bradypnea and Tachypnea normal?

It’s been 16 months since my cryoablation and my FitBit has logged a few incidences of bradypnea and tachypnea. The charts also show pauses like I didn’t take...

It’s been 16 months since my cryoablation and my FitBit has logged a few inciden...

AussieHeart

•2 months ago

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March is Blood Clot Awareness Month #BCAM

Did you know that having AF increases your risk of having a stroke by 5 times? AF is a type of irregular heart rhythm. It means that your heart may not be...

Did you know that having AF increases your risk of having a stroke by 5 times? ...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 months ago

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Waking up in NSR

A few minutes ago, I arose (7:30 AM in Midwest, USA) and sat down in my den, reluctant to face disappointment, but needing to know whether my heart was still...

A few minutes ago, I arose (7:30 AM in Midwest, USA) and sat down in my den, rel...

fibnum

•2 months ago

34 Replies

Rib soreness and Abdominal bloating.

I'm a month and a week out of my Catheter Ablation and I'm experiencing soreness in my right ribcage and my abdomen feels full and bloated. Almost as if I...

I'm a month and a week out of my Catheter Ablation and I'm experiencing sorenes...

A_PMechanic

•2 months ago

5 Replies

New title

So is this forum now just for AFib? Do other arrhythmia have separate forums? ( Atrial Flutter,SVT and so on?) Odd choice to me,but happy it's still available...

So is this forum now just for AFib? Do other arrhythmia have separate forums? ( ...

wilsond

•2 months ago

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Low blood.pressure 1 week after ablation

Am 1 week after 2nd ablation and feeling generly unwell . My blood pressure is constantly low 90/54 unless I get up and move around a bit when it rises a bit...

Am 1 week after 2nd ablation and feeling generly unwell . My blood pressure is c...

Sunnyann

•2 months ago

24 Replies

Can i drink red wine if i have a fib

I have had conrolled afib for about 8 months. I would like to drink at an upcoming wedding.

I have had conrolled afib for about 8 months. I would like to drink at an upcomi...

Elainemae

•2 months ago

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Ablation or not? I really don't know what to do

I can't make up my mind whether I should go ahead with one, I did speak to Dr Wolf and we concluded that some kind of implantable monitor may be the way to go...

I can't make up my mind whether I should go ahead with one, I did speak to Dr Wo...

Iamfuzzyduck

•2 months ago

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change of medication to Atenolol from Bisoprolol

I have been on Bisoprolol for a couple of weeks but I haven’t felt great. I felt tired and foggy most of the time, struggled to get my breath and my feet were...

I have been on Bisoprolol for a couple of weeks but I haven’t felt great. I felt...

Wilky57

•2 months ago

66 Replies

ECG Wristwatch Option

I've been reading various posts about the utility of the Apple Watch heart monitor. I wanted to offer an option for those folk who don't live in the Apple...

I've been reading various posts about the utility of the Apple Watch heart monit...

PrinzMongo

•2 months ago

5 Replies

natural blood thinner V medication

hello all, hope you are all well, I’ve had to come off my blood thinner as I had an accident and have a hematoma in my stomach, I will be off for two weeks...

hello all, hope you are all well, I’ve had to come off my blood thinner as I ha...

Electricblue1

•2 months ago

13 Replies

Heart Magazine.

I get a regular copy of the Heart magazine. I must have filled something in on this site... My friend has just been diagnosed with AF. I wonder how I can get...

I get a regular copy of the Heart magazine. I must have filled something in on t...

benmaise

•2 months ago

6 Replies

How to get notifications for a particular thread?

Just a quick question. Is it possible to get notifications of new replies to a particular thread rather than alerts related to a reply I have given?

Just a quick question. Is it possible to get notifications of new replies to a p...

Rambler398

•2 months ago

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Shortness of breath 6 months after ablation

On a 66 year old male ...always working out and relatively trim all of my life. July of 2022 ...out of the blue...pulmonary embolism and afib! Finally got an...

On a 66 year old male ...always working out and relatively trim all of my life. ...

jaammestaylor

•2 months ago

4 Replies

AF - massage no go for me.

First of all, I would want to thank everyone who answered my previous question regarding PAF and massage. I looked at a number of massage techniques before...

First of all, I would want to thank everyone who answered my previous question r...

Fight-the-good-fight

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Warfarin.

I usually take my Warfarin at about 6 pm. This morning I accidentally took them. I suppose I just start taking them again tomorrow evening as usual. I was...

I usually take my Warfarin at about 6 pm. This morning I accidentally took them...

benmaise

•2 months ago

6 Replies

Trigeminy

I have Trigeminy which causes a PAC to occur every third beat. I feel EVERY single irregular beat and I also have pulsating tinnitus so I can hear exactly how...

I have Trigeminy which causes a PAC to occur every third beat. I feel EVERY sing...

Debjimmay

•2 months ago

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Diet for Afib

What's the recommendation for diet if you have persistent Afib. I'd normally have porridge or some other cereal with a banana for breakfast. Lots of fibre and...

What's the recommendation for diet if you have persistent Afib. I'd normally hav...

MountainGuide

•2 months ago

10 Replies

Today is Pulse Day!

We are really pleased to welcome heart societies from around the globe who are joining us to raise awareness of the importance of Know Your Pulse to Know Your...

We are really pleased to welcome heart societies from around the globe who are j...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 months ago

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How often does kardia get it wrong

hi after feeling a run of ectopic beats I took an ecg with my kardia 6L which showed AF I’ve never had this before it usually says normal sinus rhythm with...

hi after feeling a run of ectopic beats I took an ecg with my kardia 6L which sh...

Deltrot53

•2 months ago

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Ablation outcome

Hi All, I am very grateful to the many forum members that have a wealth of knowledge of the AF journey and gave me comfort and support regarding undergoing my...

Hi All, I am very grateful to the many forum members that have a wealth of know...

Murphy10

•2 months ago

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Sotalol side effects

Does anyone here on Sotalol have long term side effects.I have been on 40mg x 3 daily for the last 3 years. I never thought of this before until a friend told...

Does anyone here on Sotalol have long term side effects.I have been on 40mg x 3 ...

Karendeena

•2 months ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2024

Heart scan x AF

metoprolol 25 mg and low heat rate

blinding period success!

Coughing fits and return to AF

Has any member been a US pilot and returned to flying after AFIB ablation?

Slight ache near heart

Diltiazem side effects.

Minimally Invasive AFib surgery in Tokyo with Dr Ohtsuka

Is Bradypnea and Tachypnea normal?

March is Blood Clot Awareness Month #BCAM

Waking up in NSR

Rib soreness and Abdominal bloating.

New title

Low blood.pressure 1 week after ablation

Can i drink red wine if i have a fib

Ablation or not? I really don't know what to do

change of medication to Atenolol from Bisoprolol

ECG Wristwatch Option

natural blood thinner V medication

Heart Magazine.

How to get notifications for a particular thread?

Shortness of breath 6 months after ablation

AF - massage no go for me.

Warfarin.

Trigeminy

Diet for Afib

Today is Pulse Day!

How often does kardia get it wrong

Ablation outcome

Sotalol side effects

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