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2 days continuous AF

Hi, up until this point I’ve have PAF which normally last 1-5hours but since Thursday night I’ve had it and it hasn’t gone away. Ive had a mild case of...

Hi, up until this point I’ve have PAF which normally last 1-5hours but since Thu...

tom0985

•50 minutes ago

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Doctor’s pay

After recent strikes, a Consultant earns £150,000 a year and will have a gold plated pension. Junior doctors have held patients to ransom. If they choose to...

After recent strikes, a Consultant earns £150,000 a year and will have a gold pl...

Jim987

•3 hours ago

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Personalised Medicine

I take 6 classes of medication, and a daily total of 14 tablets. I don’t feel great most of the time. No GP or Consultant has ever discussed with me whether...

I take 6 classes of medication, and a daily total of 14 tablets. I don’t feel gr...

Jim987

•3 hours ago

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First AF episode in 18 months

Hi all, so went into AF 12 hours ago with heart racing over 200bpm. Got it down under 100 with bisoprolol but my Flecainide that I take daily anyway hasn’t...

Hi all, so went into AF 12 hours ago with heart racing over 200bpm. Got it down ...

Bailey2004

•8 hours ago

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AF causing head pain??

Hi everyone, my father has been suffering from extreme head pain, lightheadness, spells of blacking out, paleness, nausea and other symptoms. He has had two...

Hi everyone, my father has been suffering from extreme head pain, lightheadness,...

Emmarandall24

•14 hours ago

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Health insurance for holidays in Europe for UK citizens domiciled in the UK.

76 year old with permanent AF after ablation, and hypertension. I can’t find a way to search for previous threads on this. I’ve tried to get some online...

76 year old with permanent AF after ablation, and hypertension. I can’t find a ...

Jim987

•15 hours ago

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Going into AF two weeks post ablation

hi. I had my ablation two weeks ago. Yesterday my Apple Watch alerted me I was in AF. Heart rate went to 111 and I took a flecanide. Went to hospital where...

hi. I had my ablation two weeks ago. Yesterday my Apple Watch alerted me I was i...

Nantoone

•19 hours ago

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I am going to throw it away😡

Get a fitbit watch says my friend you will feel more confident. Sitting at my reception desk today it was fairly quiet and I felt very calm and happy but a bit...

Get a fitbit watch says my friend you will feel more confident. Sitting at my re...

Linley

•22 hours ago

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Stroke Prevention in A fib

Just wondering if there has been any buzz/chatter about the drug — Abelacimab (MAA868) a monoclonal antibody that binds to the coagulation (clot forming)...

Just wondering if there has been any buzz/chatter about the drug — Abelacimab (M...

Aegean56

•24 hours ago

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Supposed inflammatory arthritis and fear of drug interaction with Apixzban , Digoxin and Losartan .

mitral valve repair in 2000, persistent AF i 2010. For past 5 years increasing joint pain . Diagnosed with multiple forms of Rheumatoid arthritis ,...

mitral valve repair in 2000, persistent AF i 2010. For past 5 years increasing...

Luludean

•1 day ago

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vertigo heart related?

I’ve been having short transient dizzy spells for a couple of weeks, then 2 nights ago had severe attack after sitting on the floor with head down working on a...

I’ve been having short transient dizzy spells for a couple of weeks, then 2 nigh...

needlestone

•1 day ago

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is Irregular Heart Beat permanent AF

I have an irregular Heart Beat..always comes up on machines etc..also HF ..question is am I in permanent AF ? Medics don’t seem bothered About this apart from...

I have an irregular Heart Beat..always comes up on machines etc..also HF ..quest...

Alicant

•1 day ago

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Blood thinner question

Hello. One of my afib medications is Xarelto, 20 mgs. I was put on a program from when I was in the hospital last November for afib to help me with the cost...

Hello. One of my afib medications is Xarelto, 20 mgs. I was put on a program f...

gbn_

•1 day ago

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A little update from downunder

Many of you followed my story 5 or 6 years ago when I had my year from hell and gave me wonderful support. I saw my EP last week and he is very happy with...

Many of you followed my story 5 or 6 years ago when I had my year from hell and ...

Kaz747

•1 day ago

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LBBB and flecainide

I wonder if anyone here with LBBB (along with AF / flutter or atrial ectopic beats) is also taking flecainide? I’ve been assured it’s safe but Dr Google has...

I wonder if anyone here with LBBB (along with AF / flutter or atrial ectopic bea...

Ppiman

•2 days ago

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Control studies with amiodoran intake

Hello, Is there anyone who can tell how often ECG (electrocardiogram), lung, liver and thyroid tests are done during long-term amiodoran intake?

Hello, Is there anyone who can tell how often ECG (electrocardiogram), lung, li...

Falkovec

•2 days ago

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asthma and Afib connection.?

hi guys and girls, has anyone here got asthma as well as afib.? I ask this because my asthma although mainly seasonal hasn’t been treated as well as I...

hi guys and girls, has anyone here got asthma as well as afib.? I ask this bec...

Jetcat

•2 days ago

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Tips for sleeping

Hi, I have PAF and it appears my AF is often triggered while i am sleeping. From what i can make out, it could be that i often sleep with my mouth closed and...

Hi, I have PAF and it appears my AF is often triggered while i am sleeping. From...

tom0985

•2 days ago

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Gap between doses of Apixaban

Has anyone done less than 12 hours between doses of Apixaban. I had to go to A&E today and couldn't take my Alpixaban til 1pm. So it has thrown me.

Has anyone done less than 12 hours between doses of Apixaban. I had to go to A&E...

Myflowers2

•3 days ago

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Missed dose of Apixaban

Has anyone ever missed a dose of Apixaban

Myflowers2

•3 days ago

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Atrial Fibrillation and you

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and you, simply understanding your condition can be challenging, and that is before even considering the wide range of treatment...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and you, simply understanding your condition can be cha...

SamAdmin

Administrator•3 days ago

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Second ablation lined up

Thank you BlueMonday67 and PpiMan for your replies to my last post. I saw Cardiologist yesterday and he did an ECG. He said that the results showed something...

Thank you BlueMonday67 and PpiMan for your replies to my last post. I saw Cardi...

EatPorridge

•3 days ago

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White Coat Syndrome

I have managed to keep my bp at a very healthy 120/60 (average) for many years. However, when I have medical procedures my bp can go up to over 200/100 and...

I have managed to keep my bp at a very healthy 120/60 (average) for many years. ...

Bridges4

•3 days ago

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Alternative Help For AF Induced Heart Failure

Hello all. Does anyone have any experience of improving heart function with alternative treatments? Thanks

Hello all. Does anyone have any experience of improving heart function with alt...

Kernowafibber

•3 days ago

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Wish me luck/break a leg?

Morning Campers!On Tuesday 20th August 330pm I have a long awaited appointment (phone of course) with Proff Osman, or team member. This was meant to occur in...

Morning Campers!On Tuesday 20th August 330pm I have a long awaited appointment (...

wilsond

•3 days ago

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Danger of taking over the counter painkillers when on Anticoagulants

Has anyone heard recently of medics raising the danger of taking otcs regularly when on Anticoagulants, sometimes causing death from Pulmonary Embolisms or...

Has anyone heard recently of medics raising the danger of taking otcs regularly ...

lynwest

•4 days ago

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Medication

Hi my cardiologist as recommendedTo my doctor 10mg dapaglifllozin 120gm half securon Used to be on bisoprolol Thank you

Hi my cardiologist as recommendedTo my doctor 10mg dapaglifllozin 120gm half se...

Rainy111

•4 days ago

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Name of Cardiologist

Hello. I read a post here awhile back where a Cardiologist was mentioned in relation to successful ablations etc. l think it may have been Sheffield or...

Hello. I read a post here awhile back where a Cardiologist was mentioned in rel...

Blugene

•4 days ago

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Sotalol

Has anyone changed their dose instructions ? I was originally prescribed Sotalol 40mg in morning and 40mg in evening. It's making me feel like a tired, worn...

Has anyone changed their dose instructions ? I was originally prescribed Sotalol...

BenHall1

•4 days ago

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A Fib

I had an ablation done on 12/23, now I have no palpitations, my Dr. says I can go off the Eliquis is there something natural I can take to thin my blood?

I had an ablation done on 12/23, now I have no palpitations, my Dr. says I can g...

Ddserj

•4 days ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2024

2 days continuous AF

Doctor’s pay

Personalised Medicine

First AF episode in 18 months

AF causing head pain??

Health insurance for holidays in Europe for UK citizens domiciled in the UK.

Going into AF two weeks post ablation

I am going to throw it away😡

Stroke Prevention in A fib

Supposed inflammatory arthritis and fear of drug interaction with Apixzban , Digoxin and Losartan .

vertigo heart related?

is Irregular Heart Beat permanent AF

Blood thinner question

A little update from downunder

LBBB and flecainide

Control studies with amiodoran intake

asthma and Afib connection.?

Tips for sleeping

Gap between doses of Apixaban

Missed dose of Apixaban

Atrial Fibrillation and you

Second ablation lined up

White Coat Syndrome

Alternative Help For AF Induced Heart Failure

Wish me luck/break a leg?

Danger of taking over the counter painkillers when on Anticoagulants

Medication

Name of Cardiologist

Sotalol

A Fib

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