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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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My GP to do annual AF tests to detect asymptomatic patients

I've just had a letter from my local surgery saying following my suggestion they will now take the pulse of people who attend for annual exams (blood pressure,...

I've just had a letter from my local surgery saying following my suggestion they...

Omniscient1

•4 days ago

16 Replies

helpful answers re flecainide

Thanks all for your answers, experiences and suggestions. Much food for thought there. Very grateful to everyone.

Thanks all for your answers, experiences and suggestions. Much food for thought...

Frootbat

•4 days ago

1 Reply

Relationship between AF and BP

I have often wondered if there is a connection between FA and BP. For example does the BP fall or rise prior to an episode of AF or is it unaffected?. Although...

I have often wondered if there is a connection between FA and BP. For example do...

pusillanimous

•4 days ago

8 Replies

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Bisoprolol

Hi Just wondering about my dosage of Bisoprol. When I read related posts on here, most people seem to be on a maximum of 5mg. I’m on 12.5 which I take at...

Hi Just wondering about my dosage of Bisoprol. When I read related posts on her...

Jonhel

•4 days ago

50 Replies

Anticoagulants - help please!

Really sorry for another post but I was feeling very ill on Edoxaban so GP switched to Apixoban and felt as bad if not worse! Shooting pains in head, flu-like...

Really sorry for another post but I was feeling very ill on Edoxaban so GP switc...

Joeyy06

•4 days ago

44 Replies

Pulse rate

Since I had stents in my heart two years ago I still have af and are on Bisoporol and clopidogrel. But I'm still suffering dizzy spells and blurred vision...

Since I had stents in my heart two years ago I still have af and are on Bisoporo...

Puffnstuff

•4 days ago

2 Replies

Back in AF after 18 months and having root canal treatment next week

I had a successful cardioversion in January 2023 after being in constant AF for three months and have not had any episodes until yesterday. I take 2.5mg of...

I had a successful cardioversion in January 2023 after being in constant AF for ...

Trent

•4 days ago

9 Replies

wobbly walking

persistent a fib on lopressor. 50 twice a day increased problems with balance and walking any comments

persistent a fib on lopressor. 50 twice a day increased problems with balance an...

farewelltoarms

•4 days ago

14 Replies

Post ablation HR

Hello from sunny Arizona where the temperature is expected to reach 116 degrees Fahrenheit today I am five months post ablation, and my resting HR is still...

Hello from sunny Arizona where the temperature is expected to reach 116 degrees...

Blancawestie

•5 days ago

7 Replies

Hot weather

Hi all, I had af a while back, had a successful cardioversion and was back in sinus for 7 or 8 months. I have a holiday home in Turkey and have been here for...

Hi all, I had af a while back, had a successful cardioversion and was back in si...

Akyakaboy

•5 days ago

1 Reply

Indecision re Flecainide

Hello there. I’ve had PAF for approx 4 years. Also have CHD and normally feel well, with healthy lifestyle. Female aged 72. Had an increase in unprovoked...

Hello there. I’ve had PAF for approx 4 years. Also have CHD and normally feel we...

Frootbat

•5 days ago

3 Replies

Indecision re Flecainide

Hello there. I’ve had PAF for approx 4 years. Also have CHD and normally feel well, with healthy lifestyle. Female aged 72. Had an increase in unprovoked...

Hello there. I’ve had PAF for approx 4 years. Also have CHD and normally feel we...

Frootbat

•5 days ago

63 Replies

Paroxysmal atrial fribulation

Hi all me again just starting on flecainide 50 mg twice daily and 1.10mg bisoprolol don't ask about that tablet size it's a long store just wondering no...

Hi all me again just starting on flecainide 50 mg twice daily and 1.10mg bisop...

Aprilla12345

•5 days ago

11 Replies

palpitations everyday

hello I’m on 2.5 bisop 9am and 2.5 bisop 6.45pm with flec 50 9pm , but still get my heart doing extra beats and missed beats etc around late afternoon everyday...

hello I’m on 2.5 bisop 9am and 2.5 bisop 6.45pm with flec 50 9pm , but still get...

Prosecco1997

•5 days ago

37 Replies

Abnormal ECG

So the arrhythmia team contacted me yesterday to discuss the result of my ECG done at my local surgery . Apparently although the test showed an an abnormal...

So the arrhythmia team contacted me yesterday to discuss the result of my ECG do...

Hammerboy

•5 days ago

18 Replies

When to take Azidem with Paroxysmal AFib?

I’m into 5 days of AFib. Doesn’t feel too bad except when lying on side. Heart rate between 92-120. When I’ve had AFib before it lasts up to a week and goes...

I’m into 5 days of AFib. Doesn’t feel too bad except when lying on side. Heart r...

FiveMilesSouth

•5 days ago

13 Replies

Few issues

Hi, ongoing issues, HF (EF 40%), LVSD, AF.Total heart block, 2 lead Pacemaker dependant due to AV node ablation with no rate response, set at 70bpm (HR doesn't...

Hi, ongoing issues, HF (EF 40%), LVSD, AF.Total heart block, 2 lead Pacemaker de...

Nomis21

•5 days ago

4 Replies

Ramipril

Briefly, I was prescribed this by my consultant to help with the pumping function/blood flow through my left ventricle. It has definitely helped as shown by a...

Briefly, I was prescribed this by my consultant to help with the pumping functio...

Wightbaby

•6 days ago

21 Replies

preventing clots what are the chances?

Someone recently posted that cardios found a clot before a procedure, even though they were on anticoagulants ... someone else posted that anticoagulants are...

Someone recently posted that cardios found a clot before a procedure, even thoug...

108cat

•6 days ago

16 Replies

Now in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

I was diagnosed with PAF about 23 years ago, and have managed it with medication, at present on 300mg of Flecainide daily, along with Bisoprolol 2.5mg and...

I was diagnosed with PAF about 23 years ago, and have managed it with medication...

Bee-Honest

•6 days ago

25 Replies

Kardia subscription benefits

Hi, I was wondering how useful and/or value for money the paid for Kardia service for a 6lead monitor is? Can anyone share their experience of the quality and...

Hi, I was wondering how useful and/or value for money the paid for Kardia servic...

Chinkoflight

•6 days ago

14 Replies

persistent A/F

Hi I have recently been in continuous a/f for 7 weeks with HR of on average 130 but peaking at 200 or so. I have seen a cardiologist who has increased...

Hi I have recently been in continuous a/f for 7 weeks with HR of on average 13...

123Elizabeth

•6 days ago

66 Replies

pulse Field Ablation

I spoke yesterday with an electrophysiologist yesterday about the efficacy and safety of ablation for abating AFib He mentioned the significant advancements...

I spoke yesterday with an electrophysiologist yesterday about the efficacy and s...

Tiburon

•6 days ago

3 Replies

CBD Gummy Bears

Has anyone used the CBD Gummy Bears 10mg for sleep, mild pain relief etc. I am trying to find out any interactions with medication. They seem to be ok with...

Has anyone used the CBD Gummy Bears 10mg for sleep, mild pain relief etc. I am t...

Frances123

•6 days ago

9 Replies

PVC’ getting worse

4 years ago I passed out and my Apple Watch showed a flat line. I felt a gurgling in my chest and did an ecg on it and as I passed out it picked up a straight...

4 years ago I passed out and my Apple Watch showed a flat line. I felt a gurglin...

Gavinppp

•7 days ago

8 Replies

Edoxaban side effects

Hi all I’ve been taking Edoxaban for a week and a half now. Felt absolutely fine before I started taking it but a few days in I felt dreadful - pressure in...

Hi all I’ve been taking Edoxaban for a week and a half now. Felt absolutely fin...

Joeyy06

•7 days ago

7 Replies

Insomnia and beta blockers

I am 67 years old with paroxysmal AF since 2012 , currently on beta blocker (metoprolol 50 mg twice a day ) . No symptomatic A fib and only two possible a fib...

I am 67 years old with paroxysmal AF since 2012 , currently on beta blocker (met...

Aegean56

•7 days ago

21 Replies

Comment by EP on Pulse Field Ablation

I had my post ablation review on Monday evening and I took the opportunity to mention about the availability of pulse field ablation at Glenfield Hospital in...

I had my post ablation review on Monday evening and I took the opportunity to me...

Karendeena

•7 days ago

17 Replies

DC Cardioversion

So, had a private consultation with a Cardiologist yesterday to investigate my AF and subsequent shortness of breath. I had previously had 2 separate lung...

So, had a private consultation with a Cardiologist yesterday to investigate my A...

Dastardly

•7 days ago

22 Replies

Stopping an Afib?

I'm very interested to hear of any methods that you've found that actually stops your Afib and restores NSR.Mine always last 15-24 hours and always returns to...

I'm very interested to hear of any methods that you've found that actually stops...

Orbitpluto

•7 days ago

29 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2024

My GP to do annual AF tests to detect asymptomatic patients

helpful answers re flecainide

Relationship between AF and BP

Bisoprolol

Anticoagulants - help please!

Pulse rate

Back in AF after 18 months and having root canal treatment next week

wobbly walking

Post ablation HR

Hot weather

Indecision re Flecainide

Indecision re Flecainide

Paroxysmal atrial fribulation

palpitations everyday

Abnormal ECG

When to take Azidem with Paroxysmal AFib?

Few issues

Ramipril

preventing clots what are the chances?

Now in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

Kardia subscription benefits

persistent A/F

pulse Field Ablation

CBD Gummy Bears

PVC’ getting worse

Edoxaban side effects

Insomnia and beta blockers

Comment by EP on Pulse Field Ablation

DC Cardioversion

Stopping an Afib?

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