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stopping Amiodrone

Hi There, I’m looking to come if amiodrone after 8yrs as I have severe fibrosis. After a recent CT scan.Seeing lung dr soon also.im now waiting too see...

Hi There, I’m looking to come if amiodrone after 8yrs as I have severe fibrosi...

Danny44

•1 month ago

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Participants wanted to help in a discussion on quality of life for people living with Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Are you able to spare five minutes of your time to help us? We have been asked to contribute towards a study on the quality of life for people living with AF...

Are you able to spare five minutes of your time to help us? We have been asked t...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 month ago

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Stopping Flecainide

Is it ok to stop taking Flecainide suddenly or do you have to taper off of it gradually? I’ve been on 50mg twice a day for 35 days. It’s not helping at all....

Is it ok to stop taking Flecainide suddenly or do you have to taper off of it gr...

Debjimmay

•1 month ago

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Had Ablation in '23 lately suffering from frequent PAC's.

Was wondering if any of you fine folks are having or have had bouts of frequent PAC's and what you are doing or what your doctor prescribed to get rid of them....

Was wondering if any of you fine folks are having or have had bouts of frequent ...

riffjack846

•1 month ago

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Flecanide/Diarrhoea

Sorry if you’re eating your dinner but anyone had diarrhoea after taking Flecainide for first time or indeed not first time? I asked cardiologist but he said...

Sorry if you’re eating your dinner but anyone had diarrhoea after taking Flecain...

Joeyy06

•1 month ago

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Paroxysmal atrial fribulation and bisoprolol

Well after all my trials recently with medication just done another 72hr ecg privately .was taken off all medication for this and guess what no symptoms...

Well after all my trials recently with medication just done another 72hr ecg p...

Aprilla12345

•1 month ago

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Pulmonary stenosis and Pulse Field Ablation

For those considering pulse field ablation, one more plus. While preparing for my ablation I had to have a cscan of my pulmonary veins for planned procedures....

For those considering pulse field ablation, one more plus. While preparing for m...

37Polly

•1 month ago

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Change of Riveroxaban

Hello, I take 20mg Riveroxaban daily, and have done for 5 years. I have always had Xarelto by Bayer. Today I picked up my tablets, they are Dr. Reddy's, whom...

Hello, I take 20mg Riveroxaban daily, and have done for 5 years. I have always h...

DianeEM

•1 month ago

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Ectopic beats after an ablation.

I had an an ablation for AF about 2.5 years ago. The first 6 months after the procedure were a bit ropey, although all AF episodes were under 1 minute. For...

I had an an ablation for AF about 2.5 years ago. The first 6 months after the ...

John3333333

•1 month ago

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Medication

Thank you all for replying.i have only af

Rainy111

•1 month ago

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AF - a wide range of different varieties?

I’m new to the Forum and wonder if my “type” of AF is common. I have several friends who have AF and they all seem to have different types. I am a fit 71...

I’m new to the Forum and wonder if my “type” of AF is common. I have several fr...

Vernasca

•1 month ago

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Reducing bisoprolol

After an ablation in early April I went into symptomatic AF after two days but have since had a successful cardioversion. I remain in NSR and on advice from...

After an ablation in early April I went into symptomatic AF after two days but h...

JoDogBlue

•1 month ago

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Have you tried spas or hot springs to calm your heart?

This last year I have been swimming almost every day. After swimming I feel so relaxed and wonderful. With my work schedule I can only go to the pool in the...

This last year I have been swimming almost every day. After swimming I feel so ...

Sustainedvtach270

•1 month ago

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Medication

What's people thoughts on verapamil and diltiazem.my doctor changed me from bisoprolol to sotalol. But I seen cardiologist today. And he said he would...

What's people thoughts on verapamil and diltiazem.my doctor changed me from biso...

Rainy111

•1 month ago

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Change to half dose edoxaban

I am 76 with afib and having trouble tolerating the full dose of edoxaban so am going to ask for half dose even though I don't meet the official criteria....

I am 76 with afib and having trouble tolerating the full dose of edoxaban so am ...

tuenola

•2 months ago

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Change proposed to medication for epilepsy

I have asked for my Tegratol medication for epilepsy to be changed to something else as it interferes with use of simpler blood thinners. I am currently on...

I have asked for my Tegratol medication for epilepsy to be changed to something ...

Fannyphasbees

•2 months ago

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Do you or someone you know have Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia affecting many individuals worldwide. AF can increase the risk of stroke. The irregular heart rhythm causes...

Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia affecting many individuals wor...

SamAdmin

Administrator•2 months ago

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AF and blood thinners

My GP wants me to start taking blood thinners. I have PAF for the last 12 years controlled with bisoprolol when needed. I do not want to take them. I am a...

My GP wants me to start taking blood thinners. I have PAF for the last 12 years...

Holly10

•2 months ago

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Sinus Rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopy after PAF episode.

I woke at 0130 this morning and discovered I was in PAF (the first episode for about 12 weeks). I’d posted earlier about lots of ectopics over the past week or...

I woke at 0130 this morning and discovered I was in PAF (the first episode for a...

Samazeuilh2

•2 months ago

24 Replies

Unusual pain

HiGuys it was always during the night normally after a couple of drinks fleckenide did the trick poping back in at 11-30am two days later! Been in perm AF for...

HiGuys it was always during the night normally after a couple of drinks fleckeni...

Robertmacintyre

•2 months ago

9 Replies

Alternative drug to Flecainide

I have been on Flecainide for two years and had very few Afib episodes .It has been a wonder drug for meI am now told due to the changed structure of my heart...

I have been on Flecainide for two years and had very few Afib episodes .It has b...

Summerlily

•2 months ago

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Bisoporol at night.

Does anyone take bisoporol in the morning and at night. I take 5mg in the morning and 2.5mg at night. Bit worried because I also take 2.5mg of ramipril at...

Does anyone take bisoporol in the morning and at night. I take 5mg in the morni...

Myflowers2

•2 months ago

17 Replies

Blood pressure monitor

Hoping someone can give me some advice - 5 weeks ago I had an ablation for SVT which was more complicated than they thought as it turned out to be a multi...

Hoping someone can give me some advice - 5 weeks ago I had an ablation for SVT w...

kateevs

•2 months ago

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Another Update

Well following previous posts and still no results from Holter monitoring had letter from Cardiologist to say that due to misunderstanding I should be taking...

Well following previous posts and still no results from Holter monitoring had le...

JMF1

•2 months ago

2 Replies

Zarelto and stomach spasms?

Been on 15mg of zarelto for about 5years. Is there any connection between Zarelto and stomach spasms? butterflies?

Been on 15mg of zarelto for about 5years. Is there any connection between Zarelt...

Geoffa1

•2 months ago

6 Replies

Timings of AF attacks /triggers

At the risk of driving myself round the bend looking at occurrences and triggers of my AF, I have been noticing a trend. All my attacks happen at rest, either...

At the risk of driving myself round the bend looking at occurrences and triggers...

Joeyy06

•2 months ago

60 Replies

default heart rate when in Afib?

Hi guys Long story short:third ablation failed in May. In between ablations (last 2 years) my afib has been permanent. Ive tried multiple drug combos but the...

Hi guys Long story short:third ablation failed in May. In between ablations (la...

swimminglove

•2 months ago

46 Replies

Flecainide and SVTs/Ectopic burden

Hello Everyone I wrote a Post here last March as we were worried about the choices being offered to my Husband for the management of his PAF (anticoagulant,...

Hello Everyone I wrote a Post here last March as we were worried about the cho...

Peg99

•2 months ago

12 Replies

GP Practice

hi Does anyone have experience of registering with a GP outside their area? If so - was it worth it? I am based just on the Herts/North London border.

hi Does anyone have experience of registering with a GP outside their area? If...

TheBoys

•2 months ago

30 Replies

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Hi All yet another query took monitor back yesterday so awaiting results. Like everyone else feel so tired and just wondering is it normal to look pale with...

Hi All yet another query took monitor back yesterday so awaiting results. Like ...

JMF1

•2 months ago

13 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2024

stopping Amiodrone

Participants wanted to help in a discussion on quality of life for people living with Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Stopping Flecainide

Had Ablation in '23 lately suffering from frequent PAC's.

Flecanide/Diarrhoea

Paroxysmal atrial fribulation and bisoprolol

Pulmonary stenosis and Pulse Field Ablation

Change of Riveroxaban

Ectopic beats after an ablation.

Medication

AF - a wide range of different varieties?

Reducing bisoprolol

Have you tried spas or hot springs to calm your heart?

Medication

Change to half dose edoxaban

Change proposed to medication for epilepsy

Do you or someone you know have Atrial Fibrillation?

AF and blood thinners

Sinus Rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopy after PAF episode.

Unusual pain

Alternative drug to Flecainide

Bisoporol at night.

Blood pressure monitor

Another Update

Zarelto and stomach spasms?

Timings of AF attacks /triggers

default heart rate when in Afib?

Flecainide and SVTs/Ectopic burden

GP Practice

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