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Detecting undiagnosed AF

I'm a stroke lived-experience person since 2016 and, I've had atrial fibrillation / flutter that started years before that. Intially paroxymal, later becoming...

I'm a stroke lived-experience person since 2016 and, I've had atrial fibrillatio...

john-boy-92

•3 months ago

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Good ablation story

Never hear good ablation stories on here, so thought I would mention my 83 year old ma in law ( the most indomitable person I know)started getting AF for a few...

Never hear good ablation stories on here, so thought I would mention my 83 year ...

Peony4575

•3 months ago

18 Replies

Atrial Bigeminy

I have searched through the posts about bigeminy and many of them are quite old. I recently had a successful ablation for atrial tachycardia, but now have most...

I have searched through the posts about bigeminy and many of them are quite old....

MeganMN

•3 months ago

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Sotalol

My newly found Consultant Cardiologist has prescribed me two new drugs. Sotalol and Flecainide. In respect of the Sotalol he prescribed .... " one tablet...

My newly found Consultant Cardiologist has prescribed me two new drugs. Sotalol ...

BenHall1

•3 months ago

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Slow heart rate from flecainide

I keep having questions and nowhere to turn. I was taking flecainide 100 mg 2x a day. Is it normal to see a heart rate of 49 or low 50s on my Fitbit when I am...

I keep having questions and nowhere to turn. I was taking flecainide 100 mg 2x a...

HotGuacamole

•3 months ago

45 Replies

Could Afib rhythm on Kardia be misinterpreted

At the end of April I received my 14 day Zio report that showed very frequent rhythms of supraventricular ectopies and no AFib. Most heart rates averaged...

At the end of April I received my 14 day Zio report that showed very frequent rh...

yzmd

•3 months ago

22 Replies

Ablation or Not?

I'm currently waiting for an ablation and have been for over 6 months. When I first developed AF I was quite badly affected by it. I would: Get out of breath...

I'm currently waiting for an ablation and have been for over 6 months. When I fi...

Peakoverload

•3 months ago

9 Replies

stopping meds

A month ftom my cryo-ablation i csn stop flecainide a nebivolol. I know the powers that be will say yes, no need to gradually reduce etc etc. However, does...

A month ftom my cryo-ablation i csn stop flecainide a nebivolol. I know the po...

Tilly1957

•3 months ago

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Headache with Apixaban

Does anyone have head pain with Apixaban ? I have had a pain in my head. For a couple of weeks.

Does anyone have head pain with Apixaban ? I have had a pain in my head. For a c...

Myflowers2

•3 months ago

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Enemas for constipation

I am taking flecainide and bisoprolol for my afib. The medication is doing fine but I’ve got what I believe to be Pelvic Floor dysfunction. Basically one of my...

I am taking flecainide and bisoprolol for my afib. The medication is doing fine ...

Profound15

•3 months ago

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How is AF and Heart Failure linked?

Although the term heart failure can sound ‘scary’ it does not mean that your heart is about to stop working! Although heart failure can be a serious condition,...

Although the term heart failure can sound ‘scary’ it does not mean that your hea...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 months ago

3 Replies

Nebivolol 2.5mg

I started Nebivolol for my AFIB about one month ago for my heart rate! I like the drug but seem to have a lot of gas on my stomach! Has anyone else had this...

I started Nebivolol for my AFIB about one month ago for my heart rate! I like th...

BaileyC57

•3 months ago

16 Replies

Welcome to the Atrial Fibrillation Support Forum

We would like to welcome all our new members (and not so new!) to our Forum. We try to ensure the forum is a welcoming and safe place for you to visit to ask...

We would like to welcome all our new members (and not so new!) to our Forum. We ...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 months ago

1 Reply

Pulsed Field Ablation good news

May Newsletter from Dr John Day ('The Afib Cure' book) in USA: 'As I frequently receive inquiries from my patients regarding the recently approved pulsed...

May Newsletter from Dr John Day ('The Afib Cure' book) in USA: 'As I frequently...

secondtry

•3 months ago

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Having an ablation when AF is well controlled or when things deteriorate?

I keep reading posts where the decision is made to hold off on an ablation as the medications are working well. My meds are doing a great job and I have been...

I keep reading posts where the decision is made to hold off on an ablation as th...

OzRob

•3 months ago

47 Replies

I thought I knew about ablation…this is a new ball game

help guys! last ablation must have been a breeze apart from energy loss. This one is awgul so far. Walking to the loo is about my limit, fair enough, but on...

help guys! last ablation must have been a breeze apart from energy loss. This ...

Morzine

•3 months ago

45 Replies

Covid!!!!

Hubby and I were both enjoying a long overdue week in the sunshine - 4 days into the holiday hubby developed a sore throat and a cough, and a few shivers....

Hubby and I were both enjoying a long overdue week in the sunshine - 4 days into...

Fight-the-good-fight

•3 months ago

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glad to be home!

ablation done yesterday in Lyon and I’m glad to be home. My second but gosh I forgotten how totally knocked out you feel , walking yo loo and back etc….. I...

ablation done yesterday in Lyon and I’m glad to be home. My second but gosh I f...

Morzine

•3 months ago

22 Replies

dizzy spells in AF

does anyone get dizzy spells when standing whilst in persistent afib

Henry716

•3 months ago

6 Replies

Define 'well controlled'

When do you decide to have an invasive procedure done? It seems like there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to Afib. I was told if medication manages...

When do you decide to have an invasive procedure done? It seems like there are n...

afibsucs

•3 months ago

24 Replies

Watchman or not?

I was diagnosed with Afib about 3 yrs ago. I sometimes wonder if I do have Afib because I am not aware of any symptoms. I take Losartan and Diltiazem and...

I was diagnosed with Afib about 3 yrs ago. I sometimes wonder if I do have Afib ...

JantheNana

•3 months ago

36 Replies

pulsefield ablation

hi has anyone had experience of pulse field ablation at Bournemouth hospital

Prawnsalad

•3 months ago

16 Replies

advice on bisoporol

Does anyone else get memory problems from bisoporol, I was fine on it but this past 4/5 months I’m having really bad memory problems and bouts of tearfulness...

Does anyone else get memory problems from bisoporol, I was fine on it but this p...

Electricblue1

•3 months ago

18 Replies

Apixaban

I just wanted to thank everyone who had replied to my post about the effects of changing manufacturers of Apixaban. After several calls to my doctor I have...

I just wanted to thank everyone who had replied to my post about the effects of ...

Ashburton51

•3 months ago

9 Replies

Predicting AF 30 mins before it happens

Researchers at the University of Luxembourg (LCSB) have developed an AI which is able to predict an episode of afib 30 minutes ahead of time with around 80%...

Researchers at the University of Luxembourg (LCSB) have developed an AI which i...

Barny12

•3 months ago

15 Replies

AF changing its face

I posted recently about my paroxysmal AF (since 2020) normally lasting up to 3 days, this time now entering its 8th day. Went to GP yesterday, all the usual...

I posted recently about my paroxysmal AF (since 2020) normally lasting up to 3 d...

50568789

•3 months ago

16 Replies

Arrhythmias and liver GGT

I have a diagnosed exercise induced flutter and looking through my recent and past blood panels one thing always off the charts was my liver GGT levels. This I...

I have a diagnosed exercise induced flutter and looking through my recent and pa...

street-air

•3 months ago

5 Replies

Ablation No2 15th May

Hi all,I'm having my 2nd ablation in Nuffield St Barts in London with Professor Schilling Wed 15th May for breakthrough Afib. Will also be having EP study...

Hi all,I'm having my 2nd ablation in Nuffield St Barts in London with Professor ...

Quest4NSR

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Pain in neck and back with AF

I am really struggling at the moment. My PAF is returning every day for hours on end and is accompanied by pain in my throat, neck and back as well as in my...

I am really struggling at the moment. My PAF is returning every day for hours on...

Singingforever

•3 months ago

10 Replies

pulse field ablation?

my ablation is booked for Friday 24 th at the Papworth , Cambridge. Im having a g/a so was told I’d stay in overnight as my procedure isn’t until 2 pm. However...

my ablation is booked for Friday 24 th at the Papworth , Cambridge. Im having a ...

madgrannyBeth

•3 months ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2024

Detecting undiagnosed AF

Good ablation story

Atrial Bigeminy

Sotalol

Slow heart rate from flecainide

Could Afib rhythm on Kardia be misinterpreted

Ablation or Not?

stopping meds

Headache with Apixaban

Enemas for constipation

How is AF and Heart Failure linked?

Nebivolol 2.5mg

Welcome to the Atrial Fibrillation Support Forum

Pulsed Field Ablation good news

Having an ablation when AF is well controlled or when things deteriorate?

I thought I knew about ablation…this is a new ball game

Covid!!!!

glad to be home!

dizzy spells in AF

Define 'well controlled'

Watchman or not?

pulsefield ablation

advice on bisoporol

Apixaban

Predicting AF 30 mins before it happens

AF changing its face

Arrhythmias and liver GGT

Ablation No2 15th May

Pain in neck and back with AF

pulse field ablation?

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