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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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76 years old with A F

Hi all. I was diagnosed with AF on the 18 July as I had trouble breathing, so I went to see my GP. I’ve always led a active life so I was surprised to hear...

Hi all. I was diagnosed with AF on the 18 July as I had trouble breathing, so I ...

KookyNo1

•12 days ago

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shortness of breath in the mornings

I have paroxysmal AF, recently more frequent episodes. I have also recently had shortness of breath in the morning, along with a slight nausea, would this be...

I have paroxysmal AF, recently more frequent episodes. I have also recently had ...

ChrissieMT

•12 days ago

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shortness of breath in the mornings

I have paroxysmal AF, recently more frequent episodes. I have also recently had shortness of breath in the morning, along with a slight nausea, would this be...

I have paroxysmal AF, recently more frequent episodes. I have also recently had ...

ChrissieMT

•12 days ago

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Does this situation mean the ablation hasn't worked?

hi all, I had an ablation a year past March and for the past 5 daysI've had the 'bag of worms' feeling which has been totally relentless, 24/7. Is this...

hi all, I had an ablation a year past March and for the past 5 daysI've had the...

nikonBlue

•13 days ago

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pace and a late

I’m having an AV node ablation and dual lead pacemaker implanted. I’m feeling a bit of trepidation. Any information from those of you who’ve had this procedure...

I’m having an AV node ablation and dual lead pacemaker implanted. I’m feeling a ...

Sweetmelody

•13 days ago

24 Replies

Medication

Hi I take 160 mg of sotalol twice daily usually 12 hours apart but took wrong tabs at 5 usually take at ten shud it cause a problem

Hi I take 160 mg of sotalol twice daily usually 12 hours apart but took wrong ta...

Diggler59

•13 days ago

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Update to double dose of Bisoprolol

Firstly, thank you to everyone who gave me their reassurance last evening. Over four hours passed without a call back from 111 and I had no noticeable effects...

Firstly, thank you to everyone who gave me their reassurance last evening. Over...

Ilovedogs12

•13 days ago

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I keep anticipating that my ectopics will turn to AF, does it always happen?

I have been getting thousands of ectopics (probably around 10,000) per day. Has anyone else had to deal with this, and did they go away or lead to AF?

I have been getting thousands of ectopics (probably around 10,000) per day. Has...

John3333333

•13 days ago

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Apixaban

My pharmacy is unable to get Apixaban at the moment. As soon as I was aware of this I cut my usual 5mg in half (I think that is alright at my age - 81) but I...

My pharmacy is unable to get Apixaban at the moment. As soon as I was aware of ...

Tricia239

•13 days ago

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temporary reoccurance

Inhad a. First ablation in January for Persistent AF. Was then put on Amiodarone a month later to calm things down. Went back into NSR from mid Feb. Came of...

Inhad a. First ablation in January for Persistent AF. Was then put on Amiodaron...

EatPorridge

•13 days ago

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Kardia

Just wondering if anyone has this happening.I used to subscribe to Kardia but since Inhave not paid subscription the only reads I get are "possible afib " or "...

Just wondering if anyone has this happening.I used to subscribe to Kardia but si...

Cassag

•14 days ago

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Insanely High PAC Burden

Still fighting with the PACs after my May 10th ablation for SVT. I finally got a Wellue 24 hour ECG recorder and the PAC burden is pretty impressive. I did...

Still fighting with the PACs after my May 10th ablation for SVT. I finally got ...

MeganMN

•14 days ago

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Medication increase advice?

Paroxymal Only 6 episodes in 3 years, the longest was 24 hours. Shortest 20 minutes. The latest and longest had me visit my cardio team, and they agreed an...

Paroxymal Only 6 episodes in 3 years, the longest was 24 hours. Shortest 20 minu...

beach_bum

•14 days ago

23 Replies

Double dose of Bisoprolol

I take 3.75mg Bisoprolol each morning.At the moment I'm also taking an antibiotic which I take around 6pm. Today I have accidentally taken a Bisoprolol instead...

I take 3.75mg Bisoprolol each morning.At the moment I'm also taking an antibioti...

Ilovedogs12

•14 days ago

23 Replies

PFA Ablation

My cardiologist has suggested I have a Pulse Field AblationIt seems to be a relatively new procedure Has anyone experienced this type of Ablation ? Was the...

My cardiologist has suggested I have a Pulse Field AblationIt seems to be a rela...

Summerlily

•14 days ago

9 Replies

Help please!

My step son and granddaughter are visiting at the moment . She is 14, very curious and tech savvy. She asked what I did when I went into afib and I said I had...

My step son and granddaughter are visiting at the moment . She is 14, very curio...

Auriculaire

•14 days ago

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Pace and Ablate

I am scheduled for a pace and ablate procedure in October. I've been on multiple rhythm control drugs which sooner or later failed, including Tikosyn, had...

I am scheduled for a pace and ablate procedure in October. I've been on multipl...

Franny50

•14 days ago

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shortness of breath

I feel as if my afib is causing me shortness of breath which I find keeps me far less active than I want to be. Even slight inclines and a few steps and I...

I feel as if my afib is causing me shortness of breath which I find keeps me far...

TiredHeart

•14 days ago

29 Replies

weight gain on flecanide

I’ve recently been started on flecanide, originally on bisoprolol, I have had a significant weight gain in around 8 weeks, has anyone else experienced this ?

I’ve recently been started on flecanide, originally on bisoprolol, I have had a ...

Bramley01

•14 days ago

11 Replies

DVT while on Apixaban

I do not want to scare anyone but I was on warfarin for recurring DVT they struggled stabilising my Inr and was placed on Apixaban which was a relief no more...

I do not want to scare anyone but I was on warfarin for recurring DVT they stru...

TikaTora

•14 days ago

16 Replies

Summer heat

Been really struggling in this heat and humidity. AF and unstable angina been ganging up together. Bouncing between 83 and 176 and angina has made this summer...

Been really struggling in this heat and humidity. AF and unstable angina been ga...

Gazzer8383

•14 days ago

3 Replies

Sleep Apnoea and AF

Good morning everyone, It’s been a while since I was last on the forum, I hope everyone is doing well. I came across a YouTube video yesterday that gave the...

Good morning everyone, It’s been a while since I was last on the forum, I hope ...

Threecats

•14 days ago

6 Replies

activities

my AF seemed to be a little less lately, taking Bisoprolol when needed. Yesterday I went to play one of my activities and after an hour room started to spin. I...

my AF seemed to be a little less lately, taking Bisoprolol when needed. Yesterda...

babs1234

•14 days ago

8 Replies

Am I doomed?

My electrophysiologist diagnosed me in 2017 with atrial fibrillation and prescribed Flecainide and Metoprolol Succinate (and Pradaxa), all of which I’ve...

My electrophysiologist diagnosed me in 2017 with atrial fibrillation and prescri...

Doggiemomma

•15 days ago

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afib episode after decrease in metoprolol

Hello! I had an ablation 4 months ago and have been wonderfully Afib free except for a couple of small episodes during the blanking period. At least that was...

Hello! I had an ablation 4 months ago and have been wonderfully Afib free except...

cherylttt

•15 days ago

17 Replies

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and AF

Does anyone have any experience of how OSA can affect AF? My cardiologist sent me for an OSA test (sleeping overnight with a measuring device attached) as he...

Does anyone have any experience of how OSA can affect AF? My cardiologist sent ...

Vernasca

•15 days ago

17 Replies

Has anybody traveled during the blanking period?

We travel often as my AF is well controlled with medication. My EP is encouraging an ablation before AF breaks through, which I am fine with as it will be a...

We travel often as my AF is well controlled with medication. My EP is encouragin...

OzRob

•15 days ago

16 Replies

permanent afib

My husband is in permanent AF, he has seen a doctor who didn’t seem worried , but told him to have an ECG. Unfortunately their ECG machine isn’t working and...

My husband is in permanent AF, he has seen a doctor who didn’t seem worried , bu...

Byke

•15 days ago

47 Replies

magnetic therapy patches

just wondered if it's safe to use magnetic therapy patches for pain if yo have AF know says not to use if you have a pacemaker fitted but I just have basic...

just wondered if it's safe to use magnetic therapy patches for pain if yo have...

KelliEAnniE

•15 days ago

14 Replies

4th ablation or pace and ablate ??

Diagnosed12 years ago 3 ablations now on 150 flexanide bd prior to this episode was in100ng Bd and 1.25 bisoprolol daily not stopping g break through a bp...

Diagnosed12 years ago 3 ablations now on 150 flexanide bd prior to this episode ...

judybrowneyes

•16 days ago

30 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2024

76 years old with A F

shortness of breath in the mornings

shortness of breath in the mornings

Does this situation mean the ablation hasn't worked?

pace and a late

Medication

Update to double dose of Bisoprolol

I keep anticipating that my ectopics will turn to AF, does it always happen?

Apixaban

temporary reoccurance

Kardia

Insanely High PAC Burden

Medication increase advice?

Double dose of Bisoprolol

PFA Ablation

Help please!

Pace and Ablate

shortness of breath

weight gain on flecanide

DVT while on Apixaban

Summer heat

Sleep Apnoea and AF

activities

Am I doomed?

afib episode after decrease in metoprolol

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and AF

Has anybody traveled during the blanking period?

permanent afib

magnetic therapy patches

4th ablation or pace and ablate ??

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