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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Cardiac issues

Hi CD, Following on from your comments re MSK specialist and my reply. Since Sept/Oct 2023 my BP has progressively worsened while HR is beautifully spot on....

Hi CD, Following on from your comments re MSK specialist and my reply. Since S...

BenHall1

•4 months ago

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Update following catheter ablation.

Well, those 6 weeks (on Tuesday) have flown and the heart continues to behave 🤞😊Still getting a feeling of trapped wind when I swallow especially when I lie...

Well, those 6 weeks (on Tuesday) have flown and the heart continues to behave 🤞...

Karendeena

•4 months ago

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Palpitation cure?

Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience to me ....... For the past year I have been having increased palpitations, some days as low...

Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience to me ....... ...

djbgatekeeper

•4 months ago

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agus nerve stimulation

Has anyone tried Accupuncture to stimulate the vagus nerve? I read about a double blind study that accupuncture seems to have a positive effect. Unfortunately...

Has anyone tried Accupuncture to stimulate the vagus nerve? I read about a doubl...

Cordoba1

•4 months ago

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IV-ICD Lead failure follow up and advice on reducing infection risk #chinkoflight

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8221047/This is a follow up to a post a month ago on lead failure in my recent ICD implant (12/3/24). The EP...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8221047/This is a follow up to a po...

Chinkoflight

•4 months ago

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Endoscopy

l have not had AF for a few months. Yesterday l had an Endoscopy and it has given me AF. I had an episode in the night with chest pain so l dialled 999 as...

l have not had AF for a few months. Yesterday l had an Endoscopy and it has gi...

Cavalierrubie

•4 months ago

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Hay fever medicines

I continue to have badly blocked ears and a runny nose for several weeks. I’ve only managed to see paramedics rather than a GP about it. I haven’t used any...

I continue to have badly blocked ears and a runny nose for several weeks. I’ve ...

Samazeuilh2

•4 months ago

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Ventricular ectopic runs

Just been to the GP over the palpitations I've been having for a year or so and he said they are (from the way I described them to him) "ventricular ectopic...

Just been to the GP over the palpitations I've been having for a year or so and ...

stoneyhouse

•4 months ago

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MRI's

Hi all, I will post this elsewhere later but I thought ( just for a start ) many of you AF'ers have other medical conditions beyond AF and many have joint...

Hi all, I will post this elsewhere later but I thought ( just for a start ) man...

BenHall1

•4 months ago

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Ear stimulation: A new approach to AFib treatmentNikhil AhluwaliaNikhil Ahluwalia

I read this from the Barts AF site. Has anybody hears of vagal nerve studies in AF?

I read this from the Barts AF site. Has anybody hears of vagal nerve studies in ...

TillyBoss

•4 months ago

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Ear stimulation: A new approach to AFib treatment - Article from Bartsaf.com

Thank you to the member who posted about the Bartsaf.com, well written articles in simple language and short reads! For those interested in Vagal stimulation...

Thank you to the member who posted about the Bartsaf.com, well written articles ...

CDreamer

•4 months ago

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frustrated

another frustrating night…intermittent heart palpitations from 5-530 pm and then more from 11pm until 1245am…nothing fast but all skipping, like every other...

another frustrating night…intermittent heart palpitations from 5-530 pm and then...

Rdiehl01

•4 months ago

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Flecainide (again)

Very interesting post by FraserB earlier. My problem is the opposite. Cardiologist raised my dose to 100mg x2 per day after being on 50mg x2 per day for a year...

Very interesting post by FraserB earlier. My problem is the opposite. Cardiologi...

Afibtastic

•4 months ago

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Eliquis and AF symptoms

Hi all, I've been following the posts on this forum and have received helpful feedback re blood thinners and AF. I was recently diagnosed with AF and was put...

Hi all, I've been following the posts on this forum and have received helpful ...

Calypso76

•4 months ago

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Nebivolol 2.5mg

Has anyone taking this drug feel cold and shaky inside? I have been on for two weeks and maybe it is just me , I did have some shakness with Metropolo when I...

Has anyone taking this drug feel cold and shaky inside? I have been on for two w...

BaileyC57

•4 months ago

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usual time to get results after EP appointment

I recently saw an EP privately. I had an echocardiogram while I was there and was told, if my heart was ok, I would be given tablets to help with heart rhythm...

I recently saw an EP privately. I had an echocardiogram while I was there and wa...

Wilky57

•4 months ago

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1 year anniversary of Hybrid Mini maze

My 1 year anniversary is actually Saturday but I’m sitting in a church hall acting as a polling Clark for the police and crime commissioners election, I’ve...

My 1 year anniversary is actually Saturday but I’m sitting in a church hall acti...

4chickens

•4 months ago

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Pulmonary Vein Isolation

What has been the experience with pulmonary vein isolation I am seriously considering it. Risks? Results? Recovery time? I am 84 Permanent afib that no...

What has been the experience with pulmonary vein isolation I am seriously consid...

farewelltoarms

•4 months ago

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apixiban snd tiredness

Has anyone found that apixiban makes them feel very tired? Since taking it I have experienced a decided lack of energy. Though it might be this ghastly...

Has anyone found that apixiban makes them feel very tired? Since taking it I hav...

southkorea

•4 months ago

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Post Cardioversion advice

After 4 ‘failed’ ablations, I yesterday had a cardioversion for atrial tachycardia. I went back into NSR after only one shock on the lowest setting and my EP...

After 4 ‘failed’ ablations, I yesterday had a cardioversion for atrial tachycard...

frankiec5

•4 months ago

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Anyone on anything a bit unusual and helpful? Any off-label or off-patent drugs?

Curious if anyone is, or has been on any drugs that aren’t the current “big ones”? I was reading a book about cancer and the common re-use of older drugs and...

Curious if anyone is, or has been on any drugs that aren’t the current “big ones...

Efka

•4 months ago

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Is this atrial flutter rather than sinus rhythm as reported?

6 years in permanent AFib after failed ablation for AFlutter If yes, is this a known problem with Kardia?

6 years in permanent AFib after failed ablation for AFlutter If yes, is this a ...

Hidden

•4 months ago

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how long has anyone gone without another episode

Is anyone’s Afib controlled by meds alone and by that, I mean since being on meds have never had another episode or have gone years in between episodes? I...

Is anyone’s Afib controlled by meds alone and by that, I mean since being on med...

macymoo007

•4 months ago

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Flutter and Flecainide

I had a prescription renewal with my doctor (GP) and during our conversation I mentioned that a few weeks back my flutter kicked up for approx. 1/2 an hour...

I had a prescription renewal with my doctor (GP) and during our conversation I m...

FraserB

•4 months ago

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Holiday insurance

Has anyone used Total Travel Protection for holiday insurance? Do you recommend?

Has anyone used Total Travel Protection for holiday insurance? Do you recommend...

Tamgirl

•4 months ago

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Lopressor

Persistent Permanent Afib. Any alternative to Lopressor??? Titrating to control heart rate 100mgm twice a day too much which is my Cardiologists goal...

Persistent Permanent Afib. Any alternative to Lopressor??? Titrating to cont...

farewelltoarms

•4 months ago

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12 lead ECG -Left sides

I’ve got an appointment for the 12 lead ECG _ Left side . Can anyone tell me what is the difference in this test and the normal ECG with less leads ?

I’ve got an appointment for the 12 lead ECG _ Left side . Can anyone tell me wha...

Tommyann

•4 months ago

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mini maze

hi I’m interested to know if anyone in the UK has had a mini maze. Ive only just found out about it and seems like a better option than ablation to me. I...

hi I’m interested to know if anyone in the UK has had a mini maze. Ive only just...

MAK2024

•4 months ago

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Taking Calcium supplement when on Calcium Channel Blockers

this might be totally wrong but I’m thinking I shouldn’t be taking calcium supplement if on calcium channel blockers (verapamil). Can anyone confirm this?

this might be totally wrong but I’m thinking I shouldn’t be taking calcium suppl...

destiny234

•4 months ago

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hello , I’ve been very depressed and anxious

my heart rate has been going fast , but not af was told by arrhythmia nurse , but says tachycardia on my Kardia mobile , I was at hospital was going .to 132 ,...

my heart rate has been going fast , but not af was told by arrhythmia nurse , bu...

Prosecco1997

•4 months ago

15 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2024

Cardiac issues

Update following catheter ablation.

Palpitation cure?

agus nerve stimulation

IV-ICD Lead failure follow up and advice on reducing infection risk #chinkoflight

Endoscopy

Hay fever medicines

Ventricular ectopic runs

MRI's

Ear stimulation: A new approach to AFib treatmentNikhil AhluwaliaNikhil Ahluwalia

Ear stimulation: A new approach to AFib treatment - Article from Bartsaf.com

frustrated

Flecainide (again)

Eliquis and AF symptoms

Nebivolol 2.5mg

usual time to get results after EP appointment

1 year anniversary of Hybrid Mini maze

Pulmonary Vein Isolation

apixiban snd tiredness

Post Cardioversion advice

Anyone on anything a bit unusual and helpful? Any off-label or off-patent drugs?

Is this atrial flutter rather than sinus rhythm as reported?

how long has anyone gone without another episode

Flutter and Flecainide

Holiday insurance

Lopressor

12 lead ECG -Left sides

mini maze

Taking Calcium supplement when on Calcium Channel Blockers

hello , I’ve been very depressed and anxious

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