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Pain during Afib episode

Over the past few months l have had a few episodes of Afib but mostly they were mild and went away after a couple of hours. But last night l suffered the worst...

Over the past few months l have had a few episodes of Afib but mostly they were ...

Wombat51

•5 hours ago

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Your invite to our charity Westminster Reception

On 11 June 2025, join Arrhythmia Alliance as we gather at the Palace of Westminster, London, for a special World Heart Rhythm Week 2025 reception. Meet...

On 11 June 2025, join Arrhythmia Alliance as we gather at the Palace of Westmins...

Emily-Admin

Administrator•6 hours ago

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PFA Publicity

if you delve into YouTube, have you seen the frequent advertisements of Farapulse pulsed field ablations out there for the general public to check out....

if you delve into YouTube, have you seen the frequent advertisements of Farapu...

Racquet

•1 day ago

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Bisoprolol

has anyone suffered with aching bones/joints while taking this ?

Northernowl

•1 day ago

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Cardioversion today

Waiting at the hospital to have a cardioversion for the first time, a bit nervous. been reading the forum which has been reassuring. Any tips, appreciated....

Waiting at the hospital to have a cardioversion for the first time, a bit nervou...

Purplekatt

•1 day ago

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AFIB masking hyperthyroidism?

The symptoms are very similar. Has anyone heard of cases where one may be misdiagnosed as the other? Irregular and high HR are symptoms of both, and beta...

The symptoms are very similar. Has anyone heard of cases where one may be misdia...

beach_bum

•1 day ago

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AFib education centre

Not sure if it's been posted before but I find the above site on YouTube very informative and reassuring in explaining afib and it's treatment. Only my...

Not sure if it's been posted before but I find the above site on YouTube very in...

javo123j

•1 day ago

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Inserted heart monitor ILR

Hi all, I wondered if anyone has had a Loop recorder heart monitor inserted? My cardiologist has recommended the device. I have agreed even though I'm...

Hi all, I wondered if anyone has had a Loop recorder heart monitor inserted? My ...

Art_lover2022

•1 day ago

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Flutter. Heart beats

Hi everyone Does anyone know what are the ideal heart beats rate one should aim for with medication for the following while sleep resting light...

Hi everyone Does anyone know what are the ideal heart beats rate one should a...

papillone

•2 days ago

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Signed off after my Watchman

Update on my story: so after having a Watchman put in (in December) to block my Left Atrial Appendage and reduce my stroke risk (necessary as I can’t take...

Update on my story: so after having a Watchman put in (in December) to block my ...

Scrabblefiend

•2 days ago

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Golfing on Amiodarone

Is anyone an avid golfer with experience being on amiodarone? This is my first golf season on this drug and I’m concerned about the prolonged sun exposure,...

Is anyone an avid golfer with experience being on amiodarone? This is my first ...

Gunn61

•2 days ago

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Leg, ankle, foot swelling on Flecainide

4 1/2 months post pulse ablation, taking Flecainide and Diltiazem. Cardio cut Flecainide dosing in half after heart rate was dropping dangerously low....

4 1/2 months post pulse ablation, taking Flecainide and Diltiazem. Cardio cut Fl...

RescueRanger

•2 days ago

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pacemaker settings /breathlessness / AV node ablation

I’m looking for anyone with a history of paroxysmal afib and a pacemaker who’s had an av node ablation and lived well with it, having had no hospital...

I’m looking for anyone with a history of paroxysmal afib and a pacemaker who’s h...

HatsOn

•2 days ago

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Short lived cardioversion

I went into AF on January 17th. Went to A&E, they referred me to Cardiology but I was told there's a 24 week wait.I saw a cardiologist privately and he...

I went into AF on January 17th. Went to A&E, they referred me to Cardiology but...

Ecki

•2 days ago

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new to AF

Hello, 50 yr old fit healthy male. I’ve recently been told I’m suffering from AF. Basically went out on my MTB on Friday 14/02/25. One of my usual routes that...

Hello, 50 yr old fit healthy male. I’ve recently been told I’m suffering from AF...

Mjc74

•2 days ago

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Bisoprolol

Hi all It’s been awhile since I’ve posted on here. Four years ago I had a second ablation which was very successful, I get the odd “flutter” for a few...

Hi all It’s been awhile since I’ve posted on here. Four years ago I had a seco...

Kia62

•2 days ago

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anxiety annoying

Not really a question just a moan . I have been having really good days for past 2 weeks .Then last night couldn’t sleep and that nasty anxiety creeped in . So...

Not really a question just a moan . I have been having really good days for past...

Anxious37

•2 days ago

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PALPITATIONS OR HEART THUMPS.

I have now had a successfull A V node junction ablation which has mad a huge positive difference to my life but I am still getting palpotations. I seemed to be...

I have now had a successfull A V node junction ablation which has mad a huge pos...

Alphakiwi

•3 days ago

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Life long anticoagulation

This months Dr John Day’s newsletter about research into strokes and lifelong anticoagulation . There is an extract below but the gist is the suggestion that...

This months Dr John Day’s newsletter about research into strokes and lifelong an...

Peony4575

•3 days ago

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persistent af

Hi all Has aNYONE BEEN IN CONSTANT AF FOR A LONG TIME IE MORE THAN 12 MONTHS? HOW DANGEROUS IS IT TO BE IN IT ALL THE TIME. BEEN SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY BUT...

Hi all Has aNYONE BEEN IN CONSTANT AF FOR A LONG TIME IE MORE THAN 12 MONTHS? H...

Henry716

•3 days ago

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Random Act of Kindness Day

It is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Today we are highlighting our volunteering opportunities at AF Association. Did you know that studies show that volunteering...

It is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Today we are highlighting our volunteering op...

Emily-Admin

Administrator•3 days ago

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Mirtaziapine

Hi everyone, I am really struggling at present with a situation at home (97 year old mum and mentally sick brother) no other family help. I am not sleeping...

Hi everyone, I am really struggling at present with a situation at home (97 year...

Karendeena

•3 days ago

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Best watch for measuring BP and arrhythmia

I currently use a wrist BP monitor. It seems to give different readings depending on where it is located on the wrist. A small distance either way seems to...

I currently use a wrist BP monitor. It seems to give different readings dependin...

Tryfan

•3 days ago

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Happy Post (not AFib related)

Hiya HUC. Another great start to my day AND another picture from my window. The quality isn't good but it shows the sun rising and lighting up my picture of...

Hiya HUC. Another great start to my day AND another picture from my window. The...

Paulbounce

•3 days ago

51 Replies

fluid in my lungs

has anyone had fluid in there lungs due to persistent AF with a racing heartbeat of 130-150 uncontrolled I am on water tablets for this and from months of...

has anyone had fluid in there lungs due to persistent AF with a racing heartbeat...

NLGA

•4 days ago

23 Replies

Questions for my doctor

I've posted on this forum before about my bradycardia, which hovers between 48 and 55 when I wake up in the morning and which, I believe, is the cause of my...

I've posted on this forum before about my bradycardia, which hovers between 48 a...

Calypso76

•4 days ago

8 Replies

AFIB and BLOOD PRESSURE

Hello forum members; I've had afib for close to 35 years now and it seems as I get older symptoms seem to be getting worse. This morning I went into afib and I...

Hello forum members; I've had afib for close to 35 years now and it seems as I g...

kocoach

•4 days ago

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Leg ulcets

have been suffering with leg ulcers and painful swollen any advice would be welcome

have been suffering with leg ulcers and painful swollen any advice would be welc...

Tilly1021

•4 days ago

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Ectopic beats

24 hour holter reported 6,060 ectopic beats in 24 hours and 684 couplets. Echo cardio gram reported mild MR. Symptoms shortness of breath, coughing when short...

24 hour holter reported 6,060 ectopic beats in 24 hours and 684 couplets. Echo c...

Hurstwood

•4 days ago

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Leaving off Apixaban

I have to leave my Apixaban off before a procedure morning , evening and the day of the procedure. Has anyone else done this ?

I have to leave my Apixaban off before a procedure morning , evening and the day...

Myflowers2

•4 days ago

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2025

Pain during Afib episode

Your invite to our charity Westminster Reception

PFA Publicity

Bisoprolol

Cardioversion today

AFIB masking hyperthyroidism?

AFib education centre

Inserted heart monitor ILR

Flutter. Heart beats

Signed off after my Watchman

Golfing on Amiodarone

Leg, ankle, foot swelling on Flecainide

pacemaker settings /breathlessness / AV node ablation

Short lived cardioversion

new to AF

Bisoprolol

anxiety annoying

PALPITATIONS OR HEART THUMPS.

Life long anticoagulation

persistent af

Random Act of Kindness Day

Mirtaziapine

Best watch for measuring BP and arrhythmia

Happy Post (not AFib related)

fluid in my lungs

Questions for my doctor

AFIB and BLOOD PRESSURE

Leg ulcets

Ectopic beats

Leaving off Apixaban

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Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

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