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A Recurring theme on this Forum - Should I stop my blood thinner after ablation?

An interesting article discussing the various studies on is it ‘safe’ to stop anticoagulation after ‘successful’ ablation, past and ongoing, and their...

An interesting article discussing the various studies on is it ‘safe’ to stop an...

CDreamer

•3 months ago

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amiodorone first time

had successful cardioversion which lasted almost 2 years with the aid of flecainide ~ now back in AF and cardioversion arranged but amiodorone is to be used...

had successful cardioversion which lasted almost 2 years with the aid of flecain...

Spinbiker

•3 months ago

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Apixaban

I have recently been prescribed Apixaban instead of Rivaroxaban. Just wondering if anyone has noticed increased heart palpitations? I'm not in full blown...

I have recently been prescribed Apixaban instead of Rivaroxaban. Just wondering...

PAP48

•3 months ago

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HELP PLEASE

l had endoscopy last Friday. Since then l keep getting AF on and off. I am now in second episode . They are not lasting very long so not sure if it’s...

l had endoscopy last Friday. Since then l keep getting AF on and off. I am now...

Cavalierrubie

•3 months ago

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why do I feel so jittery

why do I feel so jittery yet in sinus rhythm. Doesn’t look right to me

babs1234

•3 months ago

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Zio patch

To monitor my AFib, I wore a 14 days zio patch which showed no AFib and no av block but did show isolated frequent supraventricular ectopies 21.6% of the...

To monitor my AFib, I wore a 14 days zio patch which showed no AFib and no av bl...

yzmd

•3 months ago

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Hi everyone❤️

Hi everyone ❤️ just wanted to ask one question and I will make it short :) I am having my 4 ablation now this Tuesday and having to stop my flecainide now...

Hi everyone ❤️ just wanted to ask one question and I will make it short :) I...

Sigi1

•3 months ago

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Anxiety medication

I have been suffering from anxiety and feeling occasionally depressed for several months now, I have a friend who takes Sertraline which she says helps. When I...

I have been suffering from anxiety and feeling occasionally depressed for severa...

rothwell

•3 months ago

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Sotalol side effects

Following my ablation I am rather hoping I can stop taking Sotalol at some point in the near future.I have been thinking (my annual review is coming up and I...

Following my ablation I am rather hoping I can stop taking Sotalol at some point...

Karendeena

•3 months ago

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post ablation exercise

I’ve been offerred a cryo ablation at the beginning of June after waiting over 2 years. I have holidays booked a fortnight after. They say there is no issue...

I’ve been offerred a cryo ablation at the beginning of June after waiting over 2...

KaliBill

•3 months ago

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PROBLEM WITH APIXABAN - ADVICE NEEDED

I have been on Eliquis (Abixaban) for over a year and haven't to my knowledge had any serious effects. Over the weekend, I had breakfast and usual meds,...

I have been on Eliquis (Abixaban) for over a year and haven't to my knowledge ha...

Rosie0202

•3 months ago

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Gammacore device

is there any one suffering from AF who uses a Gammacore device. I have been using one for many year for a headache disorder but recently read something about...

is there any one suffering from AF who uses a Gammacore device. I have been us...

babs1234

•3 months ago

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occasional AF

My husband has recently had several bouts of AF lasting just a few minutes each. Heart rate only slightly raised. He is 72, pretty fit and not overweight. Had...

My husband has recently had several bouts of AF lasting just a few minutes each....

Norfolk_spaniel

•3 months ago

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can you have an ablation while in AF?

I’ve been told by an acquaintance that you can’t have an ablation if you are in permanent AF with an irregular heartbeat is this right because my AF isn’t...

I’ve been told by an acquaintance that you can’t have an ablation if you are in ...

Exfat

•3 months ago

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Serious shortage of some medicines.

There is an article in today’s Guardian which refers to a serious shortage of some medicines: “Medicine shortages in England ‘beyond critical’, pharmacists...

There is an article in today’s Guardian which refers to a serious shortage of so...

Samazeuilh2

•3 months ago

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2nd ablations?

hi everyone I’ve had one ablation already and waiting for 2nd as af recurred 9 months after 1st one - been on wait list about a year so far I’m interested...

hi everyone I’ve had one ablation already and waiting for 2nd as af recurred 9...

Ajays425

•3 months ago

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Eliquis and Hydrochlorothiazide

I have had Afib problems since I was 26 years old and I am now 74. I live in Hawaii (born and raised). I have Diabetes, HBP, Cholesterol, Reflux, Sciatica,...

I have had Afib problems since I was 26 years old and I am now 74. I live in Haw...

Aloha1

•3 months ago

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Saved Posts - Technical Query

Hi there Sorry to be a pain but where can I find the posts I’ve saved? I’ve looked in my account settings etc but can’t find them!!

Hi there Sorry to be a pain but where can I find the posts I’ve saved? I’ve loo...

Joeyy06

•3 months ago

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Multaq Side Effects

Been on 400mg of Multaq bid for a month now and have had few issues with it so far but what I have noticed is that an hour or so after taking it I become...

Been on 400mg of Multaq bid for a month now and have had few issues with it so f...

Foreverfibber

•3 months ago

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Clueless!

Other than being told I have atrib fib - I have no idea what it is other than an irregular heart beat. Nurse who told me this gave me no info whatever, but...

Other than being told I have atrib fib - I have no idea what it is other than an...

indoorplant

•3 months ago

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weight & DOACs

I have just had a review at GP surgery with clinical pharmacist and he informed me Edoxaban isn’t effective if weight over 120kg. Apixiban and rivaroxiban are...

I have just had a review at GP surgery with clinical pharmacist and he informed ...

Bingofox007

•3 months ago

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Dentist

Hi just some advice please. I have AF. I have a tooth that’s infected went to the dentist today had the non Adrenalin injection quite a lot but did not take...

Hi just some advice please. I have AF. I have a tooth that’s infected went to th...

Rhoded

•3 months ago

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Readings : what do they mean ?

Two questions if I may please ; I have already been diagnosed as being an A/F suferer with three stents and chronic cardio issues I an 71 . I am due for a...

Two questions if I may please ; I have already been diagnosed as being an A/F...

Quovadisuk

•3 months ago

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Ablation

Had my telephone appointment with the doctor at John Radclffe Hostital oxford a couple of weeks ago. H, as I expect is normal went through all the risks and...

Had my telephone appointment with the doctor at John Radclffe Hostital oxford a ...

dindy

•3 months ago

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Biatrial Dilatation

I had an echocardiogram 7 weeks ago. Have been waiting on results.Been to Doctors today for blood tests and I asked if my results were through. Low and behold...

I had an echocardiogram 7 weeks ago. Have been waiting on results.Been to Doctor...

Gillybean123

•3 months ago

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meds and tachycardia

hello I’ve now been put on 2.5 of bisop twice per day , flec as pill in pocket or one at night if I want to , they say my ecg s all fine no af , just...

hello I’ve now been put on 2.5 of bisop twice per day , flec as pill in pocket o...

Prosecco1997

•3 months ago

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A new experience!

Well I’m baffled! I had my third cardioversion (alter 4 ‘failed’ ablations) a week ago today. I then enjoyed 4 days of NSR but on Sunday evening, my Kardia...

Well I’m baffled! I had my third cardioversion (alter 4 ‘failed’ ablations) a w...

frankiec5

•3 months ago

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Lots of Energy Yesterday

Yesterday, I felt like my old self and despite the heat worked in my garden for most of the day. Could have done more and my energy was almost limitless. Why...

Yesterday, I felt like my old self and despite the heat worked in my garden for ...

jeanjeannie50

•3 months ago

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Apnea and a fibs?????

For the lat four or five times, I have awoken with a fibs , as high as 130, lastting from a half hour to two hours, off and on. What could cause this? I...

For the lat four or five times, I have awoken with a fibs , as high as 130, last...

peachtreepiggy

•3 months ago

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Grandad Passed Away

Hi allI recently posted about my grandfather and his struggle with his many health conditions. Sadly he passed away Saturday, such a shock it was and yet we...

Hi allI recently posted about my grandfather and his struggle with his many heal...

Danielle2419

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2024

A Recurring theme on this Forum - Should I stop my blood thinner after ablation?

amiodorone first time

Apixaban

HELP PLEASE

why do I feel so jittery

Zio patch

Hi everyone❤️

Anxiety medication

Sotalol side effects

post ablation exercise

PROBLEM WITH APIXABAN - ADVICE NEEDED

Gammacore device

occasional AF

can you have an ablation while in AF?

Serious shortage of some medicines.

2nd ablations?

Eliquis and Hydrochlorothiazide

Saved Posts - Technical Query

Multaq Side Effects

Clueless!

weight & DOACs

Dentist

Readings : what do they mean ?

Ablation

Biatrial Dilatation

meds and tachycardia

A new experience!

Lots of Energy Yesterday

Apnea and a fibs?????

Grandad Passed Away

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