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losing all feeling in my right leg.

I have moderately severe heart failure and permanent AF. Last night I was sitting for about 40 minutes on an armchair legs apart feet on the floor, when I...

I have moderately severe heart failure and permanent AF. Last night I was sittin...

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Your invite to our charity Westminster Reception

On 11 June 2025, join Arrhythmia Alliance as we gather at the Palace of Westminster, London, for a special World Heart Rhythm Week 2025 reception. Meet...

On 11 June 2025, join Arrhythmia Alliance as we gather at the Palace of Westmins...

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Random Act of Kindness Day

It is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Today we are highlighting our volunteering opportunities at Arrhythmia Alliance. Did you know that studies show that...

It is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Today we are highlighting our volunteering op...

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Invitation: Workshop to develop better Atrial Fibrillation lifestyle guidelines

We are working with researchers who have asked us to post the information below for those in the US and UK. Invitation - Workshop to develop better lifestyle...

We are working with researchers who have asked us to post the information below ...

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Do you have or have been offered an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and live within Leicestershire, UK?

Arrhythmia Alliance has been approached by the University of Leicester, UK to assist with recruiting patients/caregivers, or those experienced in caring...

Arrhythmia Alliance has been approached by the University of Leicester, UK to as...

Administrator•10 days ago

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Celebrating Wear Red Day 2025

❤️ Today, we are raising awareness for Wear Red Day! Heart health is a critical issue for women, yet it is often overlooked. Many women face unique risks when...

❤️ Today, we are raising awareness for Wear Red Day! Heart health is a critical ...

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February is World Heart Month

During World Heart Month, we are highlighting key facts throughout the month, to help you understand and manage your symptoms. Did you know .... ️1️⃣ Heart...

During World Heart Month, we are highlighting key facts throughout the month, to...

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Do you have or have been offered an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and live within Leicestershire, UK?

Arrhythmia Alliance has been approached by the University of Leicester, UK to assist with recruiting patients/caregivers, or those experienced in caring...

Arrhythmia Alliance has been approached by the University of Leicester, UK to as...

Administrator•19 days ago

Newly diagnosed

Hello my name is Briana and I'm newly diagnosed with heart failure and I'm looking for support and understanding my condition. I'm also a diabetic and a...

Hello my name is Briana and I'm newly diagnosed with heart failure and I'm looki...

•29 days ago

scared

only 27 got diagnosed with heart failure 6 months ago….scared I could die young

only 27 got diagnosed with heart failure 6 months ago….scared I could die young ...

•1 month ago

HF Info

Hi, a relative of mine has recently been diagnosed with severe HF. The medication seemed to be working but since being adjusted they have gone south again. I...

Hi, a relative of mine has recently been diagnosed with severe HF. The medicatio...

•2 months ago

Would you know the difference between a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) vs Heart Attack?

A sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack are both emergency situations - you need to dial 999 in UK or 911 in US immediately. Please download our Sudden...

A sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack are both emergency situations - you n...

Partner•2 months ago

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Discomfort in upper abdomen

Hi all diagnosed with HF and AF Jan2024 …various medications titrated onto four pillows early on before settling I had slight vague discomfort occasionally in...

Hi all diagnosed with HF and AF Jan2024 …various medications titrated onto four ...

•2 months ago

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Christmas Gift Guide From The Heart

We understand how stressful it can be to find last-minute gifts, especially for loved ones with heart rhythm conditions. That is why we have curated a...

We understand how stressful it can be to find last-minute gifts, especially for ...

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Are you planning on travelling oversees this Christmas?

If you are planning to spend Christmas away on the beach this year, or perhaps planning on skiing with the family, or simply just travelling afar to spend time...

If you are planning to spend Christmas away on the beach this year, or perhaps p...

Partner•2 months ago

Merry Xmas Gracie

I also was diagnosed with heart failure at EF 35% this Easter but after being put on 4 different drugs to treat it my EF has reversed to within normal range. I...

I also was diagnosed with heart failure at EF 35% this Easter but after being pu...

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Hope🙂

Hi with Christmas approaching I thought I’d post a message of hope. I was diagnosed with heart failure over 6 years ago now. EF in low 30s. I was...

Hi with Christmas approaching I thought I’d post a message of hope. I was dia...

•3 months ago

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Ernesto going on coming off

If Criteria for going on Ernesto is EF of 35 or less…do you come off it if your EF improves?

If Criteria for going on Ernesto is EF of 35 or less…do you come off it if your ...

•3 months ago

Patient Resources Directory

We have a range of information and resources available to make it easier to find out more about arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and Syncope. Please...

We have a range of information and resources available to make it easier to find...

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Christmas is coming!

With Christmas just around the corner, are you already thinking about Christmas gifts? Did you know the AliveCor Kardia Mobile is a handheld portable ECG...

With Christmas just around the corner, are you already thinking about Christmas ...

Administrator•3 months ago

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Latest heart rhythm news

NICE recommends using a remote digital heart failure system, developed in Manchester, to help reduce hospital admissions. This new approach of monitoring...

NICE recommends using a remote digital heart failure system, developed in Manche...

Administrator•4 months ago

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Device recommendation

As many of you will know, the very early warning signs of a heart rhythm disorder is often an irregular pulse. But have you also heard that you can accurately...

As many of you will know, the very early warning signs of a heart rhythm disorde...

Administrator•4 months ago

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I've been told I have a high bnp,and a left branch bb,I can't remember the words,they said I had an Acute M I,

Hello I have been told I have had , an Acute MI, in August, and I have a high bnp,and a left branch bundle blockage,?Very worried, I had an Echocardiogram...

Hello I have been told I have had , an Acute MI, in August, and I have a high ...

•4 months ago

Arrhythmia Alliance - Patient Services Helpline

Our Patient Services Team are here to help. We pride ourselves on offering a patient helpline to offer supportive advice and education to help provide a better...

Our Patient Services Team are here to help. We pride ourselves on offering a pat...

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Would you know the signs and symptoms of an Arrhythmia?

If you have been experiencing unexplained palpitations, breathlessness, light-headedness, fatigue and fainting - these are all common symptoms of an...

If you have been experiencing unexplained palpitations, breathlessness, light-he...

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Would you know the signs and symptoms of an Arrhythmia?

If you have been experiencing unexplained palpitations, breathlessness, light-headedness, fatigue and fainting - these are all common symptoms of an...

If you have been experiencing unexplained palpitations, breathlessness, light-he...

•4 months ago

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What is a cardioversion?

If you have Atrial fibrillation (AF) you may have been offered a cardioversion, you maybe unsure of what to expect? A cardioversion is a procedure to convert...

If you have Atrial fibrillation (AF) you may have been offered a cardioversion, ...

•5 months ago

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Our Patient Services Team are here to help you

STARS (Syncope Trust and Reflex Anoxic Seizures) was founded over 30 years ago to provide support and advice on fainting and related conditions for patients of...

STARS (Syncope Trust and Reflex Anoxic Seizures) was founded over 30 years ago t...

•5 months ago

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Long QT Syndrome

Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm disorder that can cause a disturbance in the electrical system of the heart. It is often the result of inheriting an...

Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm disorder that can cause a disturbance ...

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Hello Everyone!!

I’m really glad to be part of this community and to share a bit about my experience. I’m here because heart failure hit close to home for me. A few years...

I’m really glad to be part of this community and to share a bit about my experi...

•5 months ago

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