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Afib and Apple Watch - Correlation between Afib detection algorithm and HRV

Hi, do you know how long do you need to be in Afib for Apple Watch to detect it? I had two recent episodes where the algorithm didn’t pick anything up,...

Hi, do you know how long do you need to be in Afib for Apple Watch to detect it?...

AAAA223344

•2 hours ago

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Beta blockers and PAF- might as well?

Hi wise fellow afibbers. So I have had PAF for a number of years, my heart has not remodeled so far, echo’s and stress tests remain normal- though apparently...

Hi wise fellow afibbers. So I have had PAF for a number of years, my heart has n...

agnostic1

•3 hours ago

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Thank You

Thank you to all on here that have replied to me about my blood pressure and it causing me Anxiety Well I have taken all your comments on board, put my...

Thank you to all on here that have replied to me about my blood pressure and it ...

Almostthere12

•11 hours ago

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Apple Watch or Kardia

Hi All I am considering investing in one of these items. I thought the Apple Watch would be able to catch an episode of A/f when it randomly kicked of (...

Hi All I am considering investing in one of these items. I thought the Apple W...

helpmabob

•12 hours ago

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A bit of clarity needed please!

Hi all, apologies before I start for another longer post, but I wonder if I might put my own Afib interpretation across to you folks for your opinions. I find...

Hi all, apologies before I start for another longer post, but I wonder if I migh...

Jasper18

•13 hours ago

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Atrial fibrillation checklist

Do you or a family member ever experience unexplained chest pain, a rapid or irregular pulse, breathlessness, or light-headedness? These are all symptoms that...

Do you or a family member ever experience unexplained chest pain, a rapid or irr...

SamAdmin

Administrator•15 hours ago

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Ectopics

Thanks for all your responses

Marymara

•15 hours ago

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magnesium

what is the maximum dose of magnesium do people take for AF? I’ve seen on here that you need to take a high dose but Google says too much is not good for you...

what is the maximum dose of magnesium do people take for AF? I’ve seen on here ...

babs1234

•16 hours ago

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Throat pain

Hallo and greetings, my first post here. I have a myocardial bridge, which mimics angina by constricting the artery when walking in the park or similar. This...

Hallo and greetings, my first post here. I have a myocardial bridge, which mimic...

BlueKiwi

•17 hours ago

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There is hope

Hi all - I wanted to update everyone on a positive experience and to hopefully debunk some of the myths. For context I live in the Republic of Ireland and...

Hi all - I wanted to update everyone on a positive experience and to hopefully d...

JezzaJezza

•17 hours ago

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Cost of Eliquis (Apixaban) in the U.S.

I live in the U.S. and I have decided -- the decision can be debated elsewhere -- to take Eliquis, which is available outside the U.S. as a generic called...

I live in the U.S. and I have decided -- the decision can be debated elsewhere -...

Corazon17

•1 day ago

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Supplements to Avoid Article

Saw this interesting article about avoiding certain supplements when taking AF related medications. For example St John’s Wort, vitamin E for increased risk of...

Saw this interesting article about avoiding certain supplements when taking AF r...

GoodHearty

•1 day ago

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clarification

hi everybody, my EP reassured me that my chad’s score was 0 so an AC was not needed . I’ve now read something that has concerned me , if an episode lasts for...

hi everybody, my EP reassured me that my chad’s score was 0 so an AC was not nee...

Shopgal67

•1 day ago

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Coffee anyone?

Hi all, I came across several articles advocating that coffee consumption in the “right quantities” reduces symptoms of arrhythmia, for the common good thought...

Hi all, I came across several articles advocating that coffee consumption in the...

Jasper18

•1 day ago

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Losartan

Have been on Losartan 100mg for a long time and most mornings I seem to be often clearing my throat. I looked up on Google was this a symptom of the drug and...

Have been on Losartan 100mg for a long time and most mornings I seem to be often...

valthomas15

•2 days ago

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Causing Anxiety

what in your opinion should be an acceptable blood pressure reading for a 70 yr old female It’s making me anxious, lm sure it affects the reading, this...

what in your opinion should be an acceptable blood pressure reading for a 70 yr ...

Almostthere12

•2 days ago

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Light headedness

Diagnosed with atrial flutter three months after ablation for atrial fibrillation, now on waiting list for cardioversion. Finding that when catching up on...

Diagnosed with atrial flutter three months after ablation for atrial fibrillatio...

50568789

•2 days ago

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Covid booster vaccine for persistent Afib patients - recommended

My dad had the initial Covid vaccine offered at the start of pandemic followed by 2 boosters. He has not had any boosters since then. (His details are on my...

My dad had the initial Covid vaccine offered at the start of pandemic followed b...

priya_uk

•2 days ago

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A-Fib with low heart rate

I’ve been in and out of A-Fib for the last two days. Last time my heart rate was only 60. Anyone else experienced this? Guess my ablation was unsuccessful...

I’ve been in and out of A-Fib for the last two days. Last time my heart rate wa...

Elvislover1935

•2 days ago

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24 hour Holter showing NSVT.

I’ve received the result of my 24 hour 12-lead Holter, but not the interpretation-I will not see the consultant for about 7 weeks. The summary reads:...

I’ve received the result of my 24 hour 12-lead Holter, but not the interpretatio...

Samazeuilh2

•2 days ago

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Afib ruining my life

I have been dealing with this AF since 2012.I have had 2 catheter ablation's ,19 cartio converions ,pace maker ,and the Watchman. I am in Afib as I type...

I have been dealing with this AF since 2012.I have had 2 catheter ablation's ,19...

Tobacco

•2 days ago

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Constantly falling asleep

Hi there,I have had AF for a year. I've had I cardiv which failed after 6 weeks. My AF has been getting quite bad for over 6 months. I am trying to loose...

Hi there,I have had AF for a year. I've had I cardiv which failed after 6 weeks....

Sailblue

•2 days ago

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Ectopics

Hi everyone, just to say, walking , exercise, definitely gets rid of ectopic beats,that can lead to AF. Hope you find this is true.

Hi everyone, just to say, walking , exercise, definitely gets rid of ectopic b...

Marymara

•2 days ago

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Bisoprolol

I have had PAF since 2021 which results in hight rate AF when it triggers. Incidents were originally about once a year and I have had two cardiofversions. I...

I have had PAF since 2021 which results in hight rate AF when it triggers. Incid...

Macmedal

•2 days ago

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AF ‘paranoia’ - echocardiogram

I don’t really know what to call it but I’m suffering from the feeling you get when you’ve had a test, know the tester can’t tell you anything but are trying...

I don’t really know what to call it but I’m suffering from the feeling you get w...

Buffafly

•2 days ago

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Atrial fibrillation

Waiting for a new blood thinner the surgery caluated they have four days till medication was needed ,wrong I had to phone up 111 to get a perscription,chemist...

Waiting for a new blood thinner the surgery caluated they have four days till me...

Eater

•3 days ago

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Amiodarone 200mg

My cardiologist prescribed amiodrone 200mg 3 times a day for a week ,then once a day .There seems to be quite a few side effects mentioned online though up to...

My cardiologist prescribed amiodrone 200mg 3 times a day for a week ,then once a...

Dennis0576

•3 days ago

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Antidepressants

I am really struggling with my mental health at the moment. I am having a bad time with trying to look after my 96 year old mum who has become aggressive...

I am really struggling with my mental health at the moment. I am having a bad ti...

Karendeena

•3 days ago

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Echocardiogram

I had an echocardiogram last October and have had another one recently. I got a letter from my cardiologist with a copy of the results saying it was ok but he...

I had an echocardiogram last October and have had another one recently. I got a ...

fairgo45

•3 days ago

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Oh well

Two Ablations in and the beast is back, emailed EP saying I want to get back on my meds. Been a tough few days as it was brewing. Just watching the TV and...

Two Ablations in and the beast is back, emailed EP saying I want to get back on ...

Quest4NSR

•3 days ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

Afib and Apple Watch - Correlation between Afib detection algorithm and HRV

Beta blockers and PAF- might as well?

Thank You

Apple Watch or Kardia

A bit of clarity needed please!

Atrial fibrillation checklist

Ectopics

magnesium

Throat pain

There is hope

Cost of Eliquis (Apixaban) in the U.S.

Supplements to Avoid Article

clarification

Coffee anyone?

Losartan

Causing Anxiety

Light headedness

Covid booster vaccine for persistent Afib patients - recommended

A-Fib with low heart rate

24 hour Holter showing NSVT.

Afib ruining my life

Constantly falling asleep

Ectopics

Bisoprolol

AF ‘paranoia’ - echocardiogram

Atrial fibrillation

Amiodarone 200mg

Antidepressants

Echocardiogram

Oh well

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