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Hi I've been in a af episode for 16 hours now any advice

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Is it at a fast rate and how are you feeling?

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marge1234 in reply to jeanjeannie50

At the momene its at 132 bpm no pain a it of discomfort in chest but nothing major

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jeanjeannie50 in reply to marge1234

I'd go now as it's been going on so long at that rate. Or if you dial the NHS 111 number they may send paramedics to check you out. Then they'll decide if you need A&E.

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marge1234 in reply to jeanjeannie50

Ok thank you so much going to ring 111

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Let us know how you get on please.

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marge1234 in reply to jeanjeannie50

All ok now ended up in A&E, Thank god I went heart rate was not going to fix itself ,22 hours in AF was not fun.Thank you all for your concern

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jeanjeannie50 in reply to marge1234

Good to hear you're ok now. Hope you stay that way.

Jean

Hi marge, how’s it ok now ? Have you any update on how you are feeling?

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How are you Marge?

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