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Ablation or ammiodorone…

My last (3rd) ablation was 5 years ago, which went really well. Afib has been pretty much under control. I have only had one electrocardioversion about 1 1/2...

My last (3rd) ablation was 5 years ago, which went really well. Afib has been p...

pmac22

•7 hours ago

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weight gain on bisoprolol

hello all, can anyone tell me why different brands of bisoprolol make you gain weight and others don’t. I’m struggling with added weight since the pharmacy...

hello all, can anyone tell me why different brands of bisoprolol make you gain w...

Electricblue1

•12 hours ago

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Learning to Drive with AF

I am currently waiting an ablation but my AF doesn’t cause me to faint or anything. I mainly just get a bit out of breath on physical activity. I’ve never...

I am currently waiting an ablation but my AF doesn’t cause me to faint or anythi...

Peakoverload

•14 hours ago

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DC Cardioversion - Yes or No

For the last 18 months, my AF seems to have got worse, and I have suffered badly with a shortage of breath. I have had 2 lung function tests and 2...

For the last 18 months, my AF seems to have got worse, and I have suffered badly...

Dastardly

•21 hours ago

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bisoprolol

Hi all! I have been taking Bisoprolol for a few years now, so I’m not sure if it is connected, because I just can’t remember the actual dates. I started a dry...

Hi all! I have been taking Bisoprolol for a few years now, so I’m not sure if it...

Jeanette49

•22 hours ago

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Cardioversion - 1 hour ago

Shout out to my local hospital and in particular ED team. I am posting via hospital bed in recovery. Presented to Caboolture Hospital QLD, Oz today at around...

Shout out to my local hospital and in particular ED team. I am posting via hospi...

Bhoyo

•22 hours ago

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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

•1 day 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

•1 day 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

•2 days 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

•2 days 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

•2 days 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•2 days ago

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Ectopics

Thanks for all your responses

Marymara

•2 days 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

•2 days 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

•2 days 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

•2 days 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

•2 days 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

•2 days 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

•3 days 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

•3 days 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

•3 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

•3 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

•3 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

•3 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

•3 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

•3 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

•3 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

•3 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

•3 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

•4 days ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

Ablation or ammiodorone…

weight gain on bisoprolol

Learning to Drive with AF

DC Cardioversion - Yes or No

bisoprolol

Cardioversion - 1 hour ago

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

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