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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Sell the Car - Buy a New Heart

It's the time of the month give thanks. Many of you will have read my epic voyage to Japan on 15th November 2022 to get my five year AFib struggle fixed....

It's the time of the month give thanks. Many of you will have read my epic voya...

saulger

•26 days ago

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post pulse field ablation

had my pulse field ablation yesterday. Apparently it only took half an hour, had a cardioversion aswell as was in persistent AF…..feeling good! Slight wound...

had my pulse field ablation yesterday. Apparently it only took half an hour, had...

Fondant

•26 days ago

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AF symptoms but not in AF?

Hi Had my 2nd ablation 18 months ago and only had one blip about a year ago. Today, i have felt unwell and had all the symptoms i usually feel when i have an...

Hi Had my 2nd ablation 18 months ago and only had one blip about a year ago. T...

Colutd

•26 days ago

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enlarged left Atrium

I had an Echocardiogram done 20 months ago following my first PAF. It showed a moderately dilated left atrium. Since then I have not received an appointment...

I had an Echocardiogram done 20 months ago following my first PAF. It showed a m...

Martharose03

•26 days ago

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How long do your PAF episodes last?

I have 2 or 3 episodes of Afib every month each lasting between 12 and 24 hours. This gives a burden of about 8% but the last few hours tend to be virtually...

I have 2 or 3 episodes of Afib every month each lasting between 12 and 24 hours....

Crimson2020

•26 days ago

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Husbands heart surgery

Just an update.https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/151481883/triple-by-pass-and-the-rest-dear-husband. Sorry I am incapable of being brief!!Well...

Just an update.https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/151481883/triple-b...

Bagrat

•26 days ago

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Kardia trace query (technical)

Does anyone know if a Kardia one-lead picks up fibrillatory waves during AF? I get occasional 'possible AF' readings, but my trace never seems to show...

Does anyone know if a Kardia one-lead picks up fibrillatory waves during AF? I g...

John3333333

•26 days ago

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Does verapamil help PAF and ectopics

Looking for advice, experience and support from you lovely people. Diagnosed with PAF recently having had a dozen or so attacks over 7 months (longest was...

Looking for advice, experience and support from you lovely people. Diagnosed wit...

Evaluna

•26 days ago

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Wellue 24 ECG Recorder Accuracy

Can anyone tell me how accurate the readings from the Wellue 24 hr. ECG Recorder are? I purchased my recorder in July of this year and use it two or three...

Can anyone tell me how accurate the readings from the Wellue 24 hr. ECG Recorde...

Debjimmay

•27 days ago

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Cryoablation

I’ve just found out that my ablation will be done by freezing with sedation as opposed to a general anaesthetic and the consultant explained it may be quite...

I’ve just found out that my ablation will be done by freezing with sedation as o...

Daisy2908

•27 days ago

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Advice on Second Abalation

I have always found this forum very helpful in getting the views from those that have probably treaded the path I am heading down. 9 months ago I had my first...

I have always found this forum very helpful in getting the views from those that...

Murphy10

•27 days ago

15 Replies

Heimlich Maneuver?

Has anyone ever tried the Heimlich maneuver to end an episode? OK, OK . . . MANOEUVRE.

Has anyone ever tried the Heimlich maneuver to end an episode? OK, OK . . . MAN...

Corazon17

•27 days ago

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Paroxysmal AF and heart failure

G'day guys and gals ---- much earlier this year my heart chucked a few wobblies and rather than wait a) to see my GP and b) to get a referral to a Cardio...

G'day guys and gals ---- much earlier this year my heart chucked a few wobblies ...

BenHall1

•28 days ago

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RHYTHM DETECTION DEVICES

Hello Afibbers. I have a Withings watch which I use to detect AF is I am not sure eg when inactive i can't always feel it. Just wondering if a Kardia 6L or...

Hello Afibbers. I have a Withings watch which I use to detect AF is I am not sur...

Afibtastic

•28 days ago

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Brief PAF episodes triggered by walking?

Unfortunately I've realised that my primary trigger is any exercise, especially walking (which is my main form of exercise). I was on a walk when I got my...

Unfortunately I've realised that my primary trigger is any exercise, especially ...

Dwts20

•28 days ago

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Husband new to AF

I have had PAF for more than 10 years but now my husband (73) has been told he has it and on the face of it, seems to be linked to the 2nd dose of Shingrix...

I have had PAF for more than 10 years but now my husband (73) has been told he h...

lizzieloo2

•28 days ago

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Back in AF!

So, I had a very successful ablation Aug 1st last year & no issues since! & this year, I have just had a hip replacement! I was put on extremely strong Zapain...

So, I had a very successful ablation Aug 1st last year & no issues since! & thi...

BorderMLH

•28 days ago

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My partner has AF

Hello All - thank goodness I have found this group. Hope you are all well. I am joining because my partner Dimitris has been diagnosed with AF - after having...

Hello All - thank goodness I have found this group. Hope you are all well. I am ...

David1312

•28 days ago

16 Replies

Does exercise really work

Hi everyone, wondered any views on exercise and the heart. A bit scared to over do it.

Hi everyone, wondered any views on exercise and the heart. A bit scared to ove...

Marymara

•28 days ago

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The make of medications?

Has anyone proven to themselves that a particular make of a drug makes a difference to how effective they are? I'm currently suddenly having more post-ablation...

Has anyone proven to themselves that a particular make of a drug makes a differe...

Cliff_G

•28 days ago

14 Replies

Results

Following my former query re: weekly near fainting fits a friend encouraged me to get an appointment with the doctor, even though I didn’t think it was...

Following my former query re: weekly near fainting fits a friend encouraged me ...

bluepuddy1

•28 days ago

7 Replies

In a safe place?

Morning. Somewhere I have filed all the tricks people have used to try and stop an Afib attack. They’re in that safe place….hmmm? Can anyone remind me please...

Morning. Somewhere I have filed all the tricks people have used to try and stop ...

Frances123

•28 days ago

9 Replies

anxiety

Morning everyone I was just wondering if when you’re experiencing an episode do you try to just carry on with your daily routines?

Morning everyone I was just wondering if when you’re experiencing an episode do ...

exmouth

•28 days ago

58 Replies

Rivaroxaban

I am taking rivaroxaban 15 mg and increase in urine production. Does anyone face this issue

I am taking rivaroxaban 15 mg and increase in urine production. Does anyone face...

Bhaigsk

•28 days ago

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Bisoprolol and vivid dreams

I have taken bisoprolol for about 5 years now. But have recently made the connection that if I take them after teatime, then I'm having the most horrible vivid...

I have taken bisoprolol for about 5 years now. But have recently made the connec...

harkim1

•28 days ago

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bisoprolol and flecainide

I have been asked to stop one Flecainide 50mg per day ( I usually take three Flecainide per day) and replace it with one 1.25 mg Bisoprolol Can I take...

I have been asked to stop one Flecainide 50mg per day ( I usually take three Fl...

Health2512

•28 days ago

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Ablation complete

Thank you everyone for your kind support on this forum.You have pulled me through during the darkness times dealing with Afib especially the early days of...

Thank you everyone for your kind support on this forum.You have pulled me throug...

RagdollRagdoll

•28 days ago

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Headaches Post Ablation

I've had a successful ablation in the left atrium (Yay!). They did a PVI ablation. It was one mk the ago and I have had daily, severe headaches, with some...

I've had a successful ablation in the left atrium (Yay!). They did a PVI ablati...

MeganMN

•28 days ago

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’Grounding’ - and anti coagulants??

wondering about grounding and the alleged health benefits from it…but also have heard that need to be careful if on anti coagulants as it can ‘thin the blood...

wondering about grounding and the alleged health benefits from it…but also have ...

JFJ131

•29 days ago

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To flec or not to Flec ?

Hello Again. I posted a few weeks back about the effects i had from Dronedarone....difficulty breathing. I decided not to take another tablet and made an...

Hello Again. I posted a few weeks back about the effects i had from Dronedarone...

Trout7

•29 days ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2024

Sell the Car - Buy a New Heart

post pulse field ablation

AF symptoms but not in AF?

enlarged left Atrium

How long do your PAF episodes last?

Husbands heart surgery

Kardia trace query (technical)

Does verapamil help PAF and ectopics

Wellue 24 ECG Recorder Accuracy

Cryoablation

Advice on Second Abalation

Heimlich Maneuver?

Paroxysmal AF and heart failure

RHYTHM DETECTION DEVICES

Brief PAF episodes triggered by walking?

Husband new to AF

Back in AF!

My partner has AF

Does exercise really work

The make of medications?

Results

In a safe place?

anxiety

Rivaroxaban

Bisoprolol and vivid dreams

bisoprolol and flecainide

Ablation complete

Headaches Post Ablation

’Grounding’ - and anti coagulants??

To flec or not to Flec ?

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