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pacemaker

There is a forum, I think, for pacemaker discussion, however I couldn't figure out how to ask question on that forum. Many of you have pacemakers so maybe...

There is a forum, I think, for pacemaker discussion, however I couldn't figure o...

Tux18

•3 months ago

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arrhythmia and flying

I am due to fly to Spain from Manchester in a couple of weeks time. I haven’t flown for five years I’m desperate for a break but I’m very worried about my SVT...

I am due to fly to Spain from Manchester in a couple of weeks time. I haven’t fl...

Fem51uk

•3 months ago

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Anticoagulants stopped by new consultant

I'll try to be as brief as possible! January 2019 I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in both lungs and also AF and flutter. After various unsuccessful...

I'll try to be as brief as possible! January 2019 I was diagnosed with a pulmona...

Nafi

•3 months ago

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post ablation news

well it’s all over. The staff at the Papworth were wonderful and I was back on the ward 4 hrs after I left. They chucked me out at 9 o’clock and my son drove...

well it’s all over. The staff at the Papworth were wonderful and I was back on t...

madgrannyBeth

•3 months ago

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Persistent Afib

Thank you to everyone for your replies. This is the best site for info and also advice that I have found. Persistent AFib but HR controlled and stays under...

Thank you to everyone for your replies. This is the best site for info and als...

farewelltoarms

•3 months ago

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Ablation

Hi People! I am about to discuss ablation procedure suggested by my cardiologist , with staff at the proposed hospital. I have read that a catheter will be...

Hi People! I am about to discuss ablation procedure suggested by my cardiologi...

Brianboru

•3 months ago

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fizzing feeling in my left chest area

Hi I have PAF and started getting this weird fizzing sensation in heart I’m assuming, it’s left side of chest. Anyone else experience this or know what bit...

Hi I have PAF and started getting this weird fizzing sensation in heart I’m assu...

Contact1

•3 months ago

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Clarithromicyn and Afib

Morning all. I've had a nasty chest infection, had 2 courses of antibiotics and now been prescribed Clarithromicyn as a 3rd just to help clear up any infection...

Morning all. I've had a nasty chest infection, had 2 courses of antibiotics and ...

Tab1966

•3 months ago

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AVnode ablation

All,Has anyone out there had an av node ablation? I have been in persistent afib since feb of this year, and meds are not working. My quality of life has...

All,Has anyone out there had an av node ablation? I have been in persistent afi...

N400033

•3 months ago

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AF and MAD

anyone else have AF and MAD (mitral annular disjunction) . It was picked up during cardiac MRI. The displacement is 5mm, mild mitral valve prolapse and...

anyone else have AF and MAD (mitral annular disjunction) . It was picked up duri...

LoveRowing

•3 months ago

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Is AF HF ?

Hi. I have a questionnaire to fill in prior to a cardiac MRI which asks if I suffer from heart failure (HF). I thought HF was a generic term but on reading a...

Hi. I have a questionnaire to fill in prior to a cardiac MRI which asks if I su...

Morges

•3 months ago

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AF in the young?

Hi can you get AF at a young age of 30? Reason I ask is my daughter is complaining of what sounds to me like af symptoms eg heart flutters and low energy and...

Hi can you get AF at a young age of 30? Reason I ask is my daughter is complaini...

Janelr

•3 months ago

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triggers????

Does anyone find that hunger or heat outside can trigger a fibs? I have been working in my garden in the US and it's been in the 80's (degrees C???) with high...

Does anyone find that hunger or heat outside can trigger a fibs? I have been wo...

peachtreepiggy

•3 months ago

26 Replies

Latest news from the University of Hospitals Leicester

Please take a look at this link https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/bhf-award University of Hospitals Leicester have received funding from BHF for their research....

Please take a look at this link https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/bhf-award Univers...

Karendeena

•3 months ago

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heart rate 134 when out walking

Hi all, I have PAF diagnosed Sept 23, I’m taking 1.25 Bisoprolol and 5mg x 2. I recently had my Bisoprolol reduced from 2.50 as it was making me very lacking...

Hi all, I have PAF diagnosed Sept 23, I’m taking 1.25 Bisoprolol and 5mg x 2. I ...

Crumbling

•3 months ago

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Does persistent/constant afib lower the heart ejection fraction?

Newbie question - it hadn’t even occurred to me but if one (aka my husband) has persistent/constant afib (and he has constant atrial flutter also we think)...

Newbie question - it hadn’t even occurred to me but if one (aka my husband) has ...

Efka

•3 months ago

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Pulse field ablation in Boston, anyone?

US has limited locations for pulse field ablation, as it was just approved here in January. I am traveling to Boston for a consultation at Mass General. Anyone...

US has limited locations for pulse field ablation, as it was just approved here ...

37Polly

•3 months ago

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Simethicone

Been having problems due to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Whilst it’s improved a little bit in the last few days I’m finding that trapped gas first thing when...

Been having problems due to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Whilst it’s improved a lit...

Profound15

•3 months ago

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Trigeminy and Flecainide

I’m a female, 72 and have been in constant Trigeminy for a week now. Can someone tell me if taking 100 mg of Flecainide twice a day will help with the...

I’m a female, 72 and have been in constant Trigeminy for a week now. Can someone...

Debjimmay

•3 months ago

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Thoughts on alcohol post ablation

Hello peeps! I have a specific question about alcohol. Diagnosed with afib in Oct'23, went on meds, stopped drinking and cleaned my diet losing 24kg's. No...

Hello peeps! I have a specific question about alcohol. Diagnosed with afib in O...

NewOne2023

•3 months ago

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Amiodarone and thyroid

Hello, Q for those on Amiodarone. My thyroid has gone from bad to worse and now my gp wants to see me. I’m guessing to put me on more medications. To those on...

Hello, Q for those on Amiodarone. My thyroid has gone from bad to worse and now...

BeeBee79

•3 months ago

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PFA ablation 5 days ago.

Hi All, I am pleased to announce that I had a Pulsed Field Ablation on May 20 at the Dorset Heart Centre of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Dr Mark Sopher...

Hi All, I am pleased to announce that I had a Pulsed Field Ablation on May 20 ...

Racquet

•3 months ago

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Atrial Fibrillation

Hi, I have suffered with AF since 2018 resulting in 4 cardioversions and 3 ablations (the last was on Friday 17th May and was an AV node ablation linked with...

Hi, I have suffered with AF since 2018 resulting in 4 cardioversions and 3 ablat...

hollyandivy

•3 months ago

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MG and AF

I have a problem with our MGTF. I am in permanent AF and ablation is not an option. It used to be fine but in recent months when we go out in the car, my heart...

I have a problem with our MGTF. I am in permanent AF and ablation is not an opti...

LindaDaisy

•3 months ago

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Results from Ultrasound scan

Hi can anyone put my mind at ease regarding results from recent scan? I've received a letter from EP saying top chamber of heart left atrium is seriously...

Hi can anyone put my mind at ease regarding results from recent scan? I've rece...

Christobel23

•3 months ago

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Need help from ablation patients, please.

hello dear AF-friends! I’m in doubt about having an ablation or accepting my asymptomatic Afib episodes that are rate-controlled with Bisoprolol. To help me...

hello dear AF-friends! I’m in doubt about having an ablation or accepting my as...

Abbyroza

•3 months ago

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SORRY!

Apologies to everyone who responded or asked questions in the last week or so - I have now replied and over the next couple of days will be trying to catch up...

Apologies to everyone who responded or asked questions in the last week or so - ...

Desanthony

•3 months ago

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Exercise induced AF

I’ve had a great 4 years since my AF diagnosis, able to live pretty normally in terms of my choice of exercise with 3 years AF free following my cardioversion...

I’ve had a great 4 years since my AF diagnosis, able to live pretty normally in ...

Daisy2908

•3 months ago

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Statins

I had a call from my GP surgery about taking statins.Apparently my cholesterol is okay but I have a 38% risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Even though I...

I had a call from my GP surgery about taking statins.Apparently my cholesterol i...

Swimsyroke

•3 months ago

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home alone

I’m not sure if I’ve just posted this on another part of the site but I’m going to repost it here. I’ve just read on the letter that if I’m allowed home the...

I’m not sure if I’ve just posted this on another part of the site but I’m going ...

madgrannyBeth

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2024

pacemaker

arrhythmia and flying

Anticoagulants stopped by new consultant

post ablation news

Persistent Afib

Ablation

fizzing feeling in my left chest area

Clarithromicyn and Afib

AVnode ablation

AF and MAD

Is AF HF ?

AF in the young?

triggers????

Latest news from the University of Hospitals Leicester

heart rate 134 when out walking

Does persistent/constant afib lower the heart ejection fraction?

Pulse field ablation in Boston, anyone?

Simethicone

Trigeminy and Flecainide

Thoughts on alcohol post ablation

Amiodarone and thyroid

PFA ablation 5 days ago.

Atrial Fibrillation

MG and AF

Results from Ultrasound scan

Need help from ablation patients, please.

SORRY!

Exercise induced AF

Statins

home alone

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