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would love some opinions ❤️

Hi everyone. firstly thank you for this amazing platform it has helped me so much. I know you are not medically trained or someone off you might be ❤️ I...

Hi everyone. firstly thank you for this amazing platform it has helped me so mu...

Sigi1

•9 minutes ago

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Reduce Flecanide?

Hi, after regular worsening AF and then a stroke, I've been on 100mg Flecanide morning and evening plus Apixoban. Its been nearly 1.5 years now since the...

Hi, after regular worsening AF and then a stroke, I've been on 100mg Flecanide m...

Maymuna

•2 days ago

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energy levels/fatigue

Have been in permanent AF for 5 years. Was in hospital here in France for 5 days & released with apixaban (blood thinners) bisoprolol (beta blocker) atenolol...

Have been in permanent AF for 5 years. Was in hospital here in France for 5 day...

Peugeot207pwv

•10 days ago

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Rate V Rhythm.

Hello all, I'm only 5.5 months on from being diagnosed with constant Afib & HF. I've seen posts on this forum that have mentioned rhythm control drugs &...

Hello all, I'm only 5.5 months on from being diagnosed with constant Afib & HF....

Butterfly65

•1 month ago

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Limits of time and height for flight

I had ablation a year and 4 months ago. Since then I had short flights in Europe. Now planing holiday to Indonesia with require 12 hours flight. Is it safe to...

I had ablation a year and 4 months ago. Since then I had short flights in Europe...

HeartStrings63

•1 month ago

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Node ablation

Hi, I had a single lead pacemaker installed a couple of months ago which went into the ventricle.I'm now coming up for a node ablation where the atrium and...

Hi, I had a single lead pacemaker installed a couple of months ago which went in...

JackyMac

•2 months ago

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back pain following cardio version

Hi I’m Neil 63 living g in Barcelona for last 25 years is it normal to have severe back pain following a cardio version from last Friday . It’s got steadily...

Hi I’m Neil 63 living g in Barcelona for last 25 years is it normal to have se...

Spiritburner

•2 months ago

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flecainide effects

initially I was prescribed 200mh PiP for my PAF. When my episodes become every two weeks, I was given 2x100my daily ( plus the 200mg pip for every episode ....

initially I was prescribed 200mh PiP for my PAF. When my episodes become every t...

Jimbobarelli

•2 months ago

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Repeat prescriptions!

I had been taking 100mg twice daily and then when I realised my heart had behaved without the first 100mg of the day I asked to have 50mg then in future...

I had been taking 100mg twice daily and then when I realised my heart had behave...

Vonnegut

•2 months ago

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Nicorandil

I'm on Nicorandil and think it is making me sick...after taking it I feed very unwell. Any comments? thanks in advance

I'm on Nicorandil and think it is making me sick...after taking it I feed very u...

AVNA

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Cold hands and feet

Hi I had a 2nd ablation last week has anyone had symptoms of cold hands and feet ? I have been suffering from cold hands and feet even when covered sometimes...

Hi I had a 2nd ablation last week has anyone had symptoms of cold hands and feet...

shanelomax

•2 months ago

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Frequent bigeminy worries!

I’ve been having daily sporadic episodes (for the past few days, many times a day) of bigeminy. I try not to think about them but I can *feel* them, & they...

I’ve been having daily sporadic episodes (for the past few days, many times a da...

Doggiemomma

•2 months ago

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2nd Ablation

Hi I have had a 2nd ablation on Tuesday all went well a few pains in the chest and tired but this is normal.One side effect I have is in my sight me left eye...

Hi I have had a 2nd ablation on Tuesday all went well a few pains in the chest a...

shanelomax

•2 months ago

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Allergic reaction!?

Has anyone had any allergic reactions to beta blockers - I’ve been struggling with a horrid itchy rash inflamed skin and spots since initially taking...

Has anyone had any allergic reactions to beta blockers - I’ve been struggling wi...

Greedyguts09

•2 months ago

18 Replies

Permanent AF

Hi, I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal AF in 2019 after I had a Stroke which the AF was the cause. I have been on Atenol 25mg and Tildiam which has largely kept...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal AF in 2019 after I had a Stroke which the AF...

RedPanda0312

•2 months ago

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update on pulse field ablation

I had a pulse field ablation on 9 December. The procedure went very smoothly and I felt marvellous for the first two weeks. I did try to rest but ended up...

I had a pulse field ablation on 9 December. The procedure went very smoothly and...

Lyndylan

•3 months ago

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AF, medication, histamine and rhinitis

Hi I have now been through my third Cardioversion. Next step is Ablation if/ when the AF comes back. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? While...

Hi I have now been through my third Cardioversion. Next step is Ablation if/ wh...

Canale

•3 months ago

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Day 2 Post Ablation

Came home yesterday and spent it on the sofa. Heart is quiet. A few ectopics, average HR overnight 63 which is the advised 10 beats higher than before. But...

Came home yesterday and spent it on the sofa. Heart is quiet. A few ectopics, av...

Sixtyslidogirl

•3 months ago

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From Bisoprolol to Verapamil

I have just been changed from 1.25mg Bisoprolol to 120mg Verapamil to see if it eliminates side effects of fatigue and brain fog. I was told I could change...

I have just been changed from 1.25mg Bisoprolol to 120mg Verapamil to see if it ...

MathsProfessor

•3 months ago

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1st Pulse field ablation at Kings yesterday

I had an ablation for A Fib at Kings College Hospital yesterday and learned afterwards that it was the first one they have performed using pulse field...

I had an ablation for A Fib at Kings College Hospital yesterday and learned afte...

Lyndylan

•3 months ago

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5 hours post ablation at St George’s

So I am recovering on the ward after pulmonary vein isolation with general anaesthetic. Felt a bit groggy (obvs), but managed to eat chicken, mash & peas,...

So I am recovering on the ward after pulmonary vein isolation with general anaes...

Sixtyslidogirl

•3 months ago

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Is PAF back?

On Saturday I had a really funny turn, I felt a bit dizzy went To go to the loo and then don’t remember anything apart from when I can round my shoulder was...

On Saturday I had a really funny turn, I felt a bit dizzy went To go to the loo ...

Doddsey-UK

•4 months ago

22 Replies

New to this

I no northing about heart problems and have developed one due to chances in my Thyroid Meds. I have a normal Blood Pressure but have now got a heart rate of...

I no northing about heart problems and have developed one due to chances in my T...

Brightness14

•4 months ago

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Permanent AF Vs pacemaker

I have been in permanent AF for 18 months now. I get out of breath when walking briskly, climbing steps, lifting stuff and tying my shoe laces.I have been...

I have been in permanent AF for 18 months now. I get out of breath when walking...

JackyMac

•4 months ago

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my post ablation update: blanking period

Hi friends, I past my three month “ blanking period”for my ablation this past Friday. I wonder if anyone ever spent less time focused on getting beyond their...

Hi friends, I past my three month “ blanking period”for my ablation this past F...

37Polly

•4 months ago

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New to all this Heart stuff.

Hi Any ideas please on helping me. I have no thyroid and when my medication stopped working back after covid I became very ill. It has taken me two years...

Hi Any ideas please on helping me. I have no thyroid and when my medication ...

Brightness14

•5 months ago

51 Replies

EP doctor in Boston area

I have atrial flutter and a history of afib also. I have been seeing an EP doctor at MGH for years, but, of late, have not been happy with him. All of his...

I have atrial flutter and a history of afib also. I have been seeing an EP docto...

PeachLove

•5 months ago

4 Replies

Implantable Loop Recorder

Because I had expressed concerns to my GP about frequent episodes of AFa few months ago he wrote to my Electrophysiologist/ Cardiologist. I eventually had an...

Because I had expressed concerns to my GP about frequent episodes of AFa few mon...

rothwell

•5 months ago

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Has anyone took Digoxin? Side effects?

I have been A fib for 12 years. My cardiologist wants to put me on Digoxin and I'm already taking Diltiazem. I am very reluctant to taking Digoxin after...

I have been A fib for 12 years. My cardiologist wants to put me on Digoxin and I...

mimi7753

•6 months ago

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ecg reading I have never seen big spaces like this before any thing I need to worry about?

does anyone know what this means

Gertsen

•7 months ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All things AF Association posts

would love some opinions ❤️

Reduce Flecanide?

energy levels/fatigue

Rate V Rhythm.

Limits of time and height for flight

Node ablation

back pain following cardio version

flecainide effects

Repeat prescriptions!

Nicorandil

Cold hands and feet

Frequent bigeminy worries!

2nd Ablation

Allergic reaction!?

Permanent AF

update on pulse field ablation

AF, medication, histamine and rhinitis

Day 2 Post Ablation

From Bisoprolol to Verapamil

1st Pulse field ablation at Kings yesterday

5 hours post ablation at St George’s

Is PAF back?

New to this

Permanent AF Vs pacemaker

my post ablation update: blanking period

New to all this Heart stuff.

EP doctor in Boston area

Implantable Loop Recorder

Has anyone took Digoxin? Side effects?

ecg reading I have never seen big spaces like this before any thing I need to worry about?

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