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stopping Flecanide

Is it safe to stop flecanide suddenly? I take 50mg twice a day with 2.5 bisprolol. My heart rate dropped very low last evening with a afib episode. Is it...

Is it safe to stop flecanide suddenly? I take 50mg twice a day with 2.5 bisprol...

Duckey

•17 days ago

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What is Hyper-urination?

Hello everyone. I have read a post which talks abot hyper urination which I have not seen before. Does this mean the need to pass water more frequently? My...

Hello everyone. I have read a post which talks abot hyper urination which I hav...

GarrBo

•17 days ago

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Palpitations / Possible Irregular Rhythm

Hi Community, Persistent AF diagnosed in June 2021. DC done in Jan 2022 and been sinus since. Last night old palpitations/ powerful heart beats happened....

Hi Community, Persistent AF diagnosed in June 2021. DC done in Jan 2022 and be...

wordzo

•17 days ago

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loop recorder

I am being asked by an EP/ cardiologist to have them implant a loop recorder to monitor my heart for an extended period of time. This recorder will be...

I am being asked by an EP/ cardiologist to have them implant a loop recorder to ...

execz1

•17 days ago

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Tamponade

Has anyone had something go wrong during an ablation but then gone on to have a second successful one? I suffered a tamponade during my first 10 years ago and...

Has anyone had something go wrong during an ablation but then gone on to have a ...

LizLancashire

•18 days ago

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Search for 'pill pals'

I have both AF and HF and am on Apixaban (2×5mg), Bisoprolol (10mg) and Candestartan (4mg). Any others on this and if so, would you like to share your...

I have both AF and HF and am on Apixaban (2×5mg), Bisoprolol (10mg) and Candesta...

Scotheart

•18 days ago

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Are fish oils good for you if you have AF

Back in May a number of journals and national papers reported on a study that indicated that regular use of fish oil supplements may cause increase risks for...

Back in May a number of journals and national papers reported on a study that in...

DevonHubby1

•18 days ago

13 Replies

Is it normal

Hi just had my ablation a week ago going through a lot of things I didn't realise I would feel however today woke up feeling I am back in af 😞 is this a...

Hi just had my ablation a week ago going through a lot of things I didn't realis...

bobify

•18 days ago

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Flecainide and excess gas

I’ve been having real bother with excess gas over the last few months. I’m on 50mg x 2 of flecainide daily and wondered if it causes the gas problem. I take...

I’ve been having real bother with excess gas over the last few months. I’m on 50...

Profound15

•18 days ago

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Tidiem

Changed from Bisoprolol to Tidiem. taken 2 so far but can’t tolerate the SE. I seriously nearly took myself to AE last night. Can’t catch my breath, feeling...

Changed from Bisoprolol to Tidiem. taken 2 so far but can’t tolerate the SE. I s...

babs1234

•18 days ago

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Plagued by nocturnal ectopics.

For the last eight or nine days I’ve had more ectopics than usual, often at night when lying on my back or right side, but also during the day. Sometimes the...

For the last eight or nine days I’ve had more ectopics than usual, often at ni...

Samazeuilh2

•18 days ago

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COVID And A/Fib

My husband was in hospital and I was visiting every day. During his stay he managed to contract Covid which I also picked up. I do not seem to be able to...

My husband was in hospital and I was visiting every day. During his stay he man...

GrannyE

•18 days ago

45 Replies

Can we talk about electrolytes?

Hi everyone- I’ve often seen posts reminding us all of the importance of hydration for us folks with AF in particular. I must admit I think in the past I have...

Hi everyone- I’ve often seen posts reminding us all of the importance of hydrati...

Heartening

•18 days ago

25 Replies

Flecainide

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with AF in April after 4 years of episodes ( 2-7 hours long) that were never captured on ECG. I was given Flecainide 50mg pill in...

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with AF in April after 4 years of episodes ( 2-7 ho...

Joeyy06

•19 days ago

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Dysopyromide

I am in the UK and have been on Dysopyromide 250mg for around 3 years. It has kept me free of AF however my Pharmacy has been unable to obtain this medication....

I am in the UK and have been on Dysopyromide 250mg for around 3 years. It has ke...

BigDunc

•19 days ago

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Travelling to tropical islands for holiday with A-fib

I am a competent swimmer - before a-fib I would never have thought twice about jumping into the water at most beaches, snorkelling in the deep, or swimming in...

I am a competent swimmer - before a-fib I would never have thought twice about ...

Jonathan_C

•19 days ago

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Wellue ECG

Ive been asked by my GP ,to keep a diary of my symptoms etc. Can anyone tell me me if the Wellue is an acceptable device in cardio world and is it easy to use....

Ive been asked by my GP ,to keep a diary of my symptoms etc. Can anyone tell me ...

Alphakiwi

•19 days ago

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Statistics, triggers & stroke risk?

Hi all fellow afibbers, I’m hoping to get your opinions and hopefully advice, on a bit of information that I’ve recently picked up on. From articles I’ve...

Hi all fellow afibbers, I’m hoping to get your opinions and hopefully advice, o...

Jasper18

•20 days ago

71 Replies

Are you planning your summer holidays?

Perhaps you are travelling to warmer climates this year, or travelling abroad to visit family or friends? If you are seeking advice about travel insurance,...

Perhaps you are travelling to warmer climates this year, or travelling abroad to...

SamAdmin

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Cardioversion and PVCs and PACs

Does a cardioversion help if you have PVCs and PACs or does it only help if you have Afib? I go in and out of Afib but my PVCs and PACs have been non-stop for...

Does a cardioversion help if you have PVCs and PACs or does it only help if you ...

Debjimmay

•20 days ago

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moderna

Hi all I have one day left to decide to go for my 7th ! Covid vaccine. I have always had Phizer but in my area Moderna is offered. I’ve had friends who...

Hi all I have one day left to decide to go for my 7th ! Covid vaccine. I have...

foxglove1

•20 days ago

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PAF … ? Further echo

Hi all, I’ve been quiet on the group for a while now as after my horrible introduction to rapid AF 18 months ago prompting a couple of stays in CCU things have...

Hi all, I’ve been quiet on the group for a while now as after my horrible introd...

Sniggetts

•20 days ago

27 Replies

Pulse field abation

Hi, Sorry if this has been asked before but just wondering about those who have had pulse field ablation. How did you feel afterwards? Recovery time? And most...

Hi, Sorry if this has been asked before but just wondering about those who have...

BeeBee79

•20 days ago

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Paroxysmal atrial fribulation

Me again got it wrong on my last post I meant to say reflex sinus tachycardia, not reflex tachycardia sorry all

Me again got it wrong on my last post I meant to say reflex sinus tachycardia...

Aprilla12345

•20 days ago

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Paroxysmal atrial fribulation

Hi all me again had my private consultation yesterday with a ep very interesting went through my nhs results and came up with a possible diagnosis of...

Hi all me again had my private consultation yesterday with a ep very interes...

Aprilla12345

•20 days ago

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Short AFIB runs In between normal rhythm.

hi guys and girls. Does anyone get a run of AFIB for around 5minutes then jump straight back into normal rhythm for 5 minutes then it starts again.!! Iv...

hi guys and girls. Does anyone get a run of AFIB for around 5minutes then jump s...

Jetcat

•20 days ago

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Health food and Supplements-Warning!!

I just wanted to pass on a danger of too many vitamins, etc. My brother always worked out and took about 40 supplements a day as well as avoiding sugar,...

I just wanted to pass on a danger of too many vitamins, etc. My brother always ...

FootDr

•20 days ago

30 Replies

Ruskin 10

Hi it's been a difficult 12 months with health issues, for the past 6 months I'm having ectopics/pauses longer than usual/extra beats/slow hear rate. My EP...

Hi it's been a difficult 12 months with health issues, for the past 6 months I...

ruskin10

•21 days ago

15 Replies

First Cardioversion

Hello everyone. I had my son in February and the week after I went into permanent AF. This is well controlled with biosporadol 1.25 and I actually feel quite...

Hello everyone. I had my son in February and the week after I went into permanen...

Sarahhhhhhhh

•21 days ago

43 Replies

Ablation Cancelled

Hi Everyone I had ectopic beats for over a year, up to 24 a minute, dizzy, light headed, totally exhausted. I am 66 previously very fit, cycling,...

Hi Everyone I had ectopic beats for over a year, up to 24 a minute, dizzy, ligh...

Lefthook

•21 days ago

22 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2024

stopping Flecanide

What is Hyper-urination?

Palpitations / Possible Irregular Rhythm

loop recorder

Tamponade

Search for 'pill pals'

Are fish oils good for you if you have AF

Is it normal

Flecainide and excess gas

Tidiem

Plagued by nocturnal ectopics.

COVID And A/Fib

Can we talk about electrolytes?

Flecainide

Dysopyromide

Travelling to tropical islands for holiday with A-fib

Wellue ECG

Statistics, triggers & stroke risk?

Are you planning your summer holidays?

Cardioversion and PVCs and PACs

moderna

PAF … ? Further echo

Pulse field abation

Paroxysmal atrial fribulation

Paroxysmal atrial fribulation

Short AFIB runs In between normal rhythm.

Health food and Supplements-Warning!!

Ruskin 10

First Cardioversion

Ablation Cancelled

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