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Digoxin

Can I start Digoxin while still weaning off of Lopressor? Doc said stop lopressor and start dig no weaning needed I am a little nervous after all I read...

Can I start Digoxin while still weaning off of Lopressor? Doc said stop lopress...

farewelltoarms

•2 hours ago

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ecg result

What the heck does this mean if I’m not in AF?

babs1234

•6 hours ago

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Do I need an ablation?

i’ve been on the waiting list for an ablation and the appointment has finally come up however I am really having second thoughts about having this procedure...

i’ve been on the waiting list for an ablation and the appointment has finally c...

Midnight2022

•14 hours ago

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Post ablation complications

Hi everyone, Posting on behalf on behalf of my dad (this is his account). He's 8 weeks post op from his 4th cryo ablation and has experienced quite a few...

Hi everyone, Posting on behalf on behalf of my dad (this is his account). He's...

Jock68

•14 hours ago

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Waking in afib & first time PIP experience, love to hear experiences of others...

Summary-Diagnosed 14 months ago, 6 episodes since all cardioverted. Taking apixaban only, couldn't tolerate beta blocker, adizem lowered HR too much. On PFA...

Summary-Diagnosed 14 months ago, 6 episodes since all cardioverted. Taking apix...

sunlovah

•15 hours ago

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Experiencing AF again and looking to have 2nd ablation

Well, it was great while it lasted. I experienced an AF episode of 190 HR in January that was quickly (2 hours instead of 8 to 12 hours) chemically converted...

Well, it was great while it lasted. I experienced an AF episode of 190 HR in Jan...

Madscientist16

•20 hours ago

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Cardiac issues

Hi CD, Following on from your comments re MSK specialist and my reply. Since Sept/Oct 2023 my BP has progressively worsened while HR is beautifully spot on....

Hi CD, Following on from your comments re MSK specialist and my reply. Since S...

BenHall1

•23 hours ago

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Update following catheter ablation.

Well, those 6 weeks (on Tuesday) have flown and the heart continues to behave 🤞😊Still getting a feeling of trapped wind when I swallow especially when I lie...

Well, those 6 weeks (on Tuesday) have flown and the heart continues to behave 🤞...

Karendeena

•1 day ago

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Palpitation cure?

Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience to me ....... For the past year I have been having increased palpitations, some days as low...

Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience to me ....... ...

djbgatekeeper

•1 day ago

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agus nerve stimulation

Has anyone tried Accupuncture to stimulate the vagus nerve? I read about a double blind study that accupuncture seems to have a positive effect. Unfortunately...

Has anyone tried Accupuncture to stimulate the vagus nerve? I read about a doubl...

Cordoba1

•1 day ago

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IV-ICD Lead failure follow up and advice on reducing infection risk #chinkoflight

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8221047/This is a follow up to a post a month ago on lead failure in my recent ICD implant (12/3/24). The EP...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8221047/This is a follow up to a po...

Chinkoflight

•1 day ago

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Endoscopy

l have not had AF for a few months. Yesterday l had an Endoscopy and it has given me AF. I had an episode in the night with chest pain so l dialled 999 as...

l have not had AF for a few months. Yesterday l had an Endoscopy and it has gi...

Cavalierrubie

•1 day ago

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Hay fever medicines

I continue to have badly blocked ears and a runny nose for several weeks. I’ve only managed to see paramedics rather than a GP about it. I haven’t used any...

I continue to have badly blocked ears and a runny nose for several weeks. I’ve ...

Samazeuilh2

•2 days ago

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Ventricular ectopic runs

Just been to the GP over the palpitations I've been having for a year or so and he said they are (from the way I described them to him) "ventricular ectopic...

Just been to the GP over the palpitations I've been having for a year or so and ...

stoneyhouse

•2 days ago

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MRI's

Hi all, I will post this elsewhere later but I thought ( just for a start ) many of you AF'ers have other medical conditions beyond AF and many have joint...

Hi all, I will post this elsewhere later but I thought ( just for a start ) man...

BenHall1

•2 days ago

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Hydration (again) - follow up

Thank you all for your interesting replies to my post yesterday. I have to apologise for not making myself clearer. I have been in permanent atrial...

Thank you all for your interesting replies to my post yesterday. I have to apo...

Rambler398

•2 days ago

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Ear stimulation: A new approach to AFib treatmentNikhil AhluwaliaNikhil Ahluwalia

I read this from the Barts AF site. Has anybody hears of vagal nerve studies in AF?

I read this from the Barts AF site. Has anybody hears of vagal nerve studies in ...

TillyBoss

•2 days ago

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Ear stimulation: A new approach to AFib treatment - Article from Bartsaf.com

Thank you to the member who posted about the Bartsaf.com, well written articles in simple language and short reads! For those interested in Vagal stimulation...

Thank you to the member who posted about the Bartsaf.com, well written articles ...

CDreamer

•2 days ago

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frustrated

another frustrating night…intermittent heart palpitations from 5-530 pm and then more from 11pm until 1245am…nothing fast but all skipping, like every other...

another frustrating night…intermittent heart palpitations from 5-530 pm and then...

Rdiehl01

•2 days ago

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Flecainide (again)

Very interesting post by FraserB earlier. My problem is the opposite. Cardiologist raised my dose to 100mg x2 per day after being on 50mg x2 per day for a year...

Very interesting post by FraserB earlier. My problem is the opposite. Cardiologi...

Afibtastic

•2 days ago

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Eliquis and AF symptoms

Hi all, I've been following the posts on this forum and have received helpful feedback re blood thinners and AF. I was recently diagnosed with AF and was put...

Hi all, I've been following the posts on this forum and have received helpful ...

Calypso76

•2 days ago

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Nebivolol 2.5mg

Has anyone taking this drug feel cold and shaky inside? I have been on for two weeks and maybe it is just me , I did have some shakness with Metropolo when I...

Has anyone taking this drug feel cold and shaky inside? I have been on for two w...

BaileyC57

•2 days ago

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Hydration (again)

Following yesterday’s post, I’m puzzled why we need to obsessively drink so much water for good cardiac health if we have atrial fibrillation and take...

Following yesterday’s post, I’m puzzled why we need to obsessively drink so much...

Rambler398

•2 days ago

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usual time to get results after EP appointment

I recently saw an EP privately. I had an echocardiogram while I was there and was told, if my heart was ok, I would be given tablets to help with heart rhythm...

I recently saw an EP privately. I had an echocardiogram while I was there and wa...

Wilky57

•2 days ago

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1 year anniversary of Hybrid Mini maze

My 1 year anniversary is actually Saturday but I’m sitting in a church hall acting as a polling Clark for the police and crime commissioners election, I’ve...

My 1 year anniversary is actually Saturday but I’m sitting in a church hall acti...

4chickens

•2 days ago

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Pulmonary Vein Isolation

What has been the experience with pulmonary vein isolation I am seriously considering it. Risks? Results? Recovery time? I am 84 Permanent afib that no...

What has been the experience with pulmonary vein isolation I am seriously consid...

farewelltoarms

•2 days ago

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apixiban snd tiredness

Has anyone found that apixiban makes them feel very tired? Since taking it I have experienced a decided lack of energy. Though it might be this ghastly...

Has anyone found that apixiban makes them feel very tired? Since taking it I hav...

southkorea

•3 days ago

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Post Cardioversion advice

After 4 ‘failed’ ablations, I yesterday had a cardioversion for atrial tachycardia. I went back into NSR after only one shock on the lowest setting and my EP...

After 4 ‘failed’ ablations, I yesterday had a cardioversion for atrial tachycard...

frankiec5

•3 days ago

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Anyone on anything a bit unusual and helpful? Any off-label or off-patent drugs?

Curious if anyone is, or has been on any drugs that aren’t the current “big ones”? I was reading a book about cancer and the common re-use of older drugs and...

Curious if anyone is, or has been on any drugs that aren’t the current “big ones...

Efka

•3 days ago

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Is this atrial flutter rather than sinus rhythm as reported?

6 years in permanent AFib after failed ablation for AFlutter If yes, is this a known problem with Kardia?

6 years in permanent AFib after failed ablation for AFlutter If yes, is this a ...

Rambler398

•3 days ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

Digoxin

ecg result

Do I need an ablation?

Post ablation complications

Waking in afib & first time PIP experience, love to hear experiences of others...

Experiencing AF again and looking to have 2nd ablation

Cardiac issues

Update following catheter ablation.

Palpitation cure?

agus nerve stimulation

IV-ICD Lead failure follow up and advice on reducing infection risk #chinkoflight

Endoscopy

Hay fever medicines

Ventricular ectopic runs

MRI's

Hydration (again) - follow up

Ear stimulation: A new approach to AFib treatmentNikhil AhluwaliaNikhil Ahluwalia

Ear stimulation: A new approach to AFib treatment - Article from Bartsaf.com

frustrated

Flecainide (again)

Eliquis and AF symptoms

Nebivolol 2.5mg

Hydration (again)

usual time to get results after EP appointment

1 year anniversary of Hybrid Mini maze

Pulmonary Vein Isolation

apixiban snd tiredness

Post Cardioversion advice

Anyone on anything a bit unusual and helpful? Any off-label or off-patent drugs?

Is this atrial flutter rather than sinus rhythm as reported?

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