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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

•8 days ago

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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

•9 days ago

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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

•16 days 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

•1 month 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

•2 months ago

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to take Flecanide today or not

I have had a far better week than last with full days of no episodes but a few days of longer episodes. Went into AF yesterday around 5pm It didn’t stop so...

I have had a far better week than last with full days of no episodes but a few d...

Nantoone

•2 months ago

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Ablation 2 and Afib journey

I am now 2 months post ablation 2 . The first ablation was partly successful but after only a couple of weeks symptoms returned and got progressively worse...

I am now 2 months post ablation 2 . The first ablation was partly successful but...

Chesterghost

•2 months ago

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RR chart questions KardiaMobile Card

Kardia question Background: I am 78 years old and live in the US. I have had some A-fib for brief times, but not recently. I have had all sorts of tests,...

Kardia question Background: I am 78 years old and live in the US. I have had s...

davephx

•2 months ago

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Continued Cardioäblation Success

I'd hoped to climb 11,500 ft/3,500 m Mt San Gorgonio that's 11 miles/18 km away from the Camp I work at as a prepcook on the second anniversary of my...

I'd hoped to climb 11,500 ft/3,500 m Mt San Gorgonio that's 11 miles/18 km away ...

PrinzMongo

•3 months ago

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Pulse field ablation back in AF 24/7

I had an ablation (3rd) for paroxysmal AF in July had 5 weeks without any AF and then after 5 weeks it returned and since then I’ve been in constant AF. Spoke...

I had an ablation (3rd) for paroxysmal AF in July had 5 weeks without any AF and...

Dizzy3

•3 months ago

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I have looked at some of the advice given and as a newbie I’m still confused.com. I had my thyroid killed of because they told me I would he

hi I’m a newbie and I have looked at some of the posts but still feel confused. Just before covid I had my thyroid killed because I had hyperthyroidism then...

hi I’m a newbie and I have looked at some of the posts but still feel confused. ...

Bromly1

•3 months ago

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Danger of taking over the counter painkillers when on Anticoagulants

Has anyone heard recently of medics raising the danger of taking otcs regularly when on Anticoagulants, sometimes causing death from Pulmonary Embolisms or...

Has anyone heard recently of medics raising the danger of taking otcs regularly ...

lynwest

•3 months ago

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Orthopedic Surgery

Hi All, I have persistent AF since Oct 21, 3 failed cardio version, borderline Sleep Apnea (seen consultant - a year ago, got follow up February 2025). Plus...

Hi All, I have persistent AF since Oct 21, 3 failed cardio version, borderline S...

BHFK967

•4 months ago

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bradycardia and Afib

Hi everyone I have had a low HR all my life, about 45bpm and I am not and have not been an athlete. I think it is genetic. I have now developed paroxysmal...

Hi everyone I have had a low HR all my life, about 45bpm and I am not and have...

Pteridomania

•4 months ago

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When to take Azidem with Paroxysmal AFib?

I’m into 5 days of AFib. Doesn’t feel too bad except when lying on side. Heart rate between 92-120. When I’ve had AFib before it lasts up to a week and goes...

I’m into 5 days of AFib. Doesn’t feel too bad except when lying on side. Heart r...

FiveMilesSouth

•4 months ago

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anyone had PFAblation at Mass General

I have had aflutter, afib, and tachycardia since fall of 2017. I am happy to be scheduled for a combination ablation of both aflutter and afib at...

I have had aflutter, afib, and tachycardia since fall of 2017. I am happy to be...

37Polly

•5 months ago

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Advice Please

Please accept apologies if this is not the correct support group - just concerned as having Atrial Fibrillation from first thing in morning until I go to...

Please accept apologies if this is not the correct support group - just concerne...

JMF1

•5 months ago

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my latest reading does it look ok

Kardia reading

Prosecco1997

•5 months ago

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Dronenadrone and Bisoprolol

Hi all Is anyone else on Bisoprolol alongside Dronenadrone (Multaq)? The Multaq has been very successful to date at reducing my AF burden to 2% or less...

Hi all Is anyone else on Bisoprolol alongside Dronenadrone (Multaq)? The Mu...

JezzaJezza

•5 months ago

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Unsuccessfull ablation

I have been battling with atrial tachycardia for many years now and have just had my second ablation 3 days ago which was unsuccessful. I am moving towards the...

I have been battling with atrial tachycardia for many years now and have just ha...

Bluediver1

•6 months ago

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More drug anxiety

hey all, been on flecanide for about 18 months now, all nice and steady, no real issues. The cardiologist has decided I also need to take Diltiazem and...

hey all, been on flecanide for about 18 months now, all nice and steady, no re...

AntBrit

•6 months ago

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Apixaban before ablation

just wondering if anyone can clarify this- I take Apixaban 5 mg twice daily. I’m going into the Papworth for an ablation tomorrow and the letter says to take...

just wondering if anyone can clarify this- I take Apixaban 5 mg twice daily. I’m...

madgrannyBeth

•6 months ago

15 Replies

Electronic BP machine with AF ??

Hello I have a profile on here as my mum has AF (with/had RVR) and the help from everyone is fantastic. My question is should a person with AF not use a...

Hello I have a profile on here as my mum has AF (with/had RVR) and the help from...

Sunshineandflower

•6 months ago

64 Replies

Xarelto and a natural anti inflammatory

I take Xarelto and am looking for a natural anti inflammatory I can take.My doctor tells me I can take Turmeric tablets but the chemist says I can't The...

I take Xarelto and am looking for a natural anti inflammatory I can take.My doct...

Summerlily

•6 months ago

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Amiodarone

I have been taking this drug since October 23 after a failed CV last July and the only side effects seem to be sensitivity to sunlight and some sleep...

I have been taking this drug since October 23 after a failed CV last July and th...

GordonS

•6 months ago

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Post ablation concerns

Morning! I had a PFA 10 days ago. Heart rate settled in the 50’s ( normal for me) Dr said all went well. Healing has been slow but steady - painful bruising...

Morning! I had a PFA 10 days ago. Heart rate settled in the 50’s ( normal for me...

Heartening

•6 months ago

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Post ablation complications help

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...

Hidden

•6 months 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

•6 months ago

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12 lead ECG -Left sides

I’ve got an appointment for the 12 lead ECG _ Left side . Can anyone tell me what is the difference in this test and the normal ECG with less leads ?

I’ve got an appointment for the 12 lead ECG _ Left side . Can anyone tell me wha...

Tommyann

•7 months ago

5 Replies

Should I be worried

this is happening almost daily. Not exercising. Should I be worried. It does make me feel very jittery TIA

this is happening almost daily. Not exercising. Should I be worried. It does ma...

babs1234

•7 months ago

52 Replies

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All things AF Association posts

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?

to take Flecanide today or not

Ablation 2 and Afib journey

RR chart questions KardiaMobile Card

Continued Cardioäblation Success

Pulse field ablation back in AF 24/7

I have looked at some of the advice given and as a newbie I’m still confused.com. I had my thyroid killed of because they told me I would he

Danger of taking over the counter painkillers when on Anticoagulants

Orthopedic Surgery

bradycardia and Afib

When to take Azidem with Paroxysmal AFib?

anyone had PFAblation at Mass General

Advice Please

my latest reading does it look ok

Dronenadrone and Bisoprolol

Unsuccessfull ablation

More drug anxiety

Apixaban before ablation

Electronic BP machine with AF ??

Xarelto and a natural anti inflammatory

Amiodarone

Post ablation concerns

Post ablation complications help

Palpitation cure?

12 lead ECG -Left sides

Should I be worried

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