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does anyone have any tips on how to raise a low heart rate?

looking for any tips or advice on how to increase my low resting heart rate. I do work out quite regularly. I had a very very long day yesterday of what...

looking for any tips or advice on how to increase my low resting heart rate. ...

Blondie12345

•26 days ago

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afib - taking Bisoprolol - developed prolonged ectopic beats, particularly when sitting or lying down on my back

hi, I have had A Fib twice, in 2010 and 5 weeks ago. In 2010 it was converted by fleccanide, 5 weeks ago I was given some Bisoprolol which converted me 2 hours...

hi, I have had A Fib twice, in 2010 and 5 weeks ago. In 2010 it was converted by...

Lewiggleur

•1 month ago

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Feeling low Some advise please

Hi thank you for reading in advance so I have been taking my beta blocker since Thursday and last night for the first time my heart rate was ranging from...

Hi thank you for reading in advance so I have been taking my beta blocker since...

Amyamy12345

•1 month ago

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Ablation Problems

Hello Everyone.. A bit about me.. was diagnosed with Idiopathic left ventricular tachycardia in April after being admitted to Harefield. prescribed fleconide...

Hello Everyone.. A bit about me.. was diagnosed with Idiopathic left ventricula...

Staffylover67

•1 month ago

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Heart rate higher than normal

Has anyone had a higher than normal heart rate. To high for there body to handle and it just stayed higher, what was the outcome and what did the cardiologist...

Has anyone had a higher than normal heart rate. To high for there body to handle...

Amyamy12345

•1 month ago

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Big increase in ectopics

So, in the last few weeks the ectopic beats (PVC) I’ve had for the last 20 years have suddenly ramped up (posted what I captured on my watch). These runs are...

So, in the last few weeks the ectopic beats (PVC) I’ve had for the last 20 years...

Benno2k24

•1 month ago

6 Replies

Descending ST wave depression causes

Is ischemia the likely cause of exercise induced descending ST waves? Would a three lead monitor be able to identify the location of the ischemic area? Had 2...

Is ischemia the likely cause of exercise induced descending ST waves? Would a t...

JohnWesterdale

•2 months ago

2 Replies

61 years old and fit - should I have ablation?

At 61 I regularly weight train, walk my two dogs for around 90 minutes a day and am constantly on the go running my business. I’ve been having sporadic...

At 61 I regularly weight train, walk my two dogs for around 90 minutes a day and...

Nancy61

•2 months ago

19 Replies

Trying to deal with my ectopics

I’ve been experiencing an increased awareness of my diagnosed ectopic heartbeats (not necessarily more) and am struggling to try to deal with them. I’m...

I’ve been experiencing an increased awareness of my diagnosed ectopic heartbeats...

Benno2k24

•2 months ago

19 Replies

How to handle PACs

How do people handle getting PACs,even though you have been told multiple times they are safe? How many do you get?

How do people handle getting PACs,even though you have been told multiple times ...

Lesbro

•2 months ago

5 Replies

Beta Blockers - useful advice

Hi all - I wasn’t sure if I could post links, so I have pasted the entire article. There is a lot of misinformation and confusion about BBs and I thought this...

Hi all - I wasn’t sure if I could post links, so I have pasted the entire articl...

JezzaJezza

•3 months ago

39 Replies

Reveal Implant

I'm getting a reveal implant in a few weeks. What's that you say? It is only a semi permanent ecg monitor fitted under the skin.Does anyone have experience of...

I'm getting a reveal implant in a few weeks. What's that you say? It is only a s...

dg2024

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Cryo Ablation booked and worried

I'm booked for early Nov as AF problematic and it was deemed that I couldn't take Flecainide any longer as too dangerous with other drugs to control heart...

I'm booked for early Nov as AF problematic and it was deemed that I couldn't tak...

ScottieScotsman

•3 months ago

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Why have I developed an arrhythmia after having stents put in ?

Is it possible that the beta blockers that I was prescribed (bisoprolol) to help with my arteriosclerosis could be the cause of my recently diagnosed...

Is it possible that the beta blockers that I was prescribed (bisoprolol) to help...

albertcamus

•4 months ago

8 Replies

clusters of ectopics

I have finally had my call with cardiology today and I have now been discharged apparently I have been having lots of clusters of ectopic heartbeats. I’m sure...

I have finally had my call with cardiology today and I have now been discharged...

Blondie12345

•4 months ago

66 Replies

Implantable Loop Recorder

Hello everyone, I’m sort of new here but not new to heart issues. VT was found when I was about 26, had a failed ablation within 3 days on the NHS - those...

Hello everyone, I’m sort of new here but not new to heart issues. VT was found ...

Bramble2000

•5 months ago

11 Replies

First post on her for some advice please

Hello, I've been diagnosed with Bradycardia & Long QT syndrome. I am having an implantable loop recorder (ILR) inserted in a couple of weeks. I was wondering...

Hello, I've been diagnosed with Bradycardia & Long QT syndrome. I am having an ...

KiwinLondon

•5 months ago

3 Replies

AFIB help

My husband who is only 40, has been in constant atrial fibrillation for almost 9 months. He had 2 cardioversions, both unsuccessful, only lasting a few days...

My husband who is only 40, has been in constant atrial fibrillation for almost ...

ConcernedWifeyy

•5 months ago

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Driving Licence Surrender Experience's

I am now nearly 3 weeks post ICD procedure and trying to decide the best option regarding my driving licence. Today I received a letter and medical forms from...

I am now nearly 3 weeks post ICD procedure and trying to decide the best option ...

Saruman

•6 months ago

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Tachycardia with Aortic Stenosis?

I’m 72 and was diagnosed with aortic stenosis 3 years ago. At that time I was mild to moderate. I haven’t had a cardiologist for 2 years, so that was my last...

I’m 72 and was diagnosed with aortic stenosis 3 years ago. At that time I was mi...

DianaElaine

•6 months ago

7 Replies

Magnesium and potassium, cure to Bigemini and Trigemini PVCs?

Friends, I recently reported on my bad bout of ectopics, mainly bigemini and trigemini, nearly permanently now. I started a dose of magnesium and potassium and...

Friends, I recently reported on my bad bout of ectopics, mainly bigemini and tri...

mallard16

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Ventricular Tachycardia

I have been diagnosed on various occasions with Ventricular Tachycardia, likely arising on the outward tract of the right ventricle. I have an absolutely...

I have been diagnosed on various occasions with Ventricular Tachycardia, likely ...

mallard16

•7 months ago

4 Replies

Bigemini and Trigemini PVCs

I am 46 and have suffered from VT and Bigemini and Trigemini heart rhythm for the better part of my life. At last week’s visit to the cardiologist I was put on...

I am 46 and have suffered from VT and Bigemini and Trigemini heart rhythm for th...

mallard16

•7 months ago

9 Replies

Bisoprolol alternative

I cannot tolerate Bisoprolol due to severe headache, I would therefore be grateful if you could please advise me an alternsive option instead of Bisoprolol to...

I cannot tolerate Bisoprolol due to severe headache, I would therefore be gratef...

pravinlaladia

•7 months ago

20 Replies

Recently found I am likely to have ARVC

Hello all, I’ve recently found out I’m likely to have ARVC. I’ve had an episode of AF in past that very almost required a cardioversion and my latest heart...

Hello all, I’ve recently found out I’m likely to have ARVC. I’ve had an episode ...

Hami_14

•8 months ago

4 Replies

A quick update for those that remember my recent posts about the Ablation complications!

Ablation 16/3, artery got damaged, 3 outpatient appointments, 2 failed attempts at thrombin infusion under ultrasound, emergency 3 day admission to hospital...

Ablation 16/3, artery got damaged, 3 outpatient appointments, 2 failed attempts ...

AmandaLouise77

•9 months ago

3 Replies

mobitz 2 and ASD but no treatment?

hi everyone, I am new here, following recent diagnosis of a couple of conditions. I am 34 years old and in Jan 2024 I suffered what we believe were two...

hi everyone, I am new here, following recent diagnosis of a couple of conditions...

Almondsky

•9 months ago

3 Replies

Just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Worried!

Hi. I’ve just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and am so worried. The cardiologist has recommended blood thinners and a pill in the pocket for when...

Hi. I’ve just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and am so worried. The car...

Joeyy06

•9 months ago

19 Replies

LV Fibrillation & SCA

First time posting, thankyou for accepting me.My partner had a sudden cardiac arrest on 6th Dec 23, I found him unconscious and did the CPR , ITU for 5 days ,...

First time posting, thankyou for accepting me.My partner had a sudden cardiac ar...

Gazania27

•11 months ago

12 Replies

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Heart rhythms posts

does anyone have any tips on how to raise a low heart rate?

afib - taking Bisoprolol - developed prolonged ectopic beats, particularly when sitting or lying down on my back

Feeling low Some advise please

Ablation Problems

Heart rate higher than normal

Big increase in ectopics

Descending ST wave depression causes

61 years old and fit - should I have ablation?

Trying to deal with my ectopics

How to handle PACs

Beta Blockers - useful advice

Reveal Implant

Cryo Ablation booked and worried

Why have I developed an arrhythmia after having stents put in ?

clusters of ectopics

Implantable Loop Recorder

First post on her for some advice please

AFIB help

Driving Licence Surrender Experience's

Tachycardia with Aortic Stenosis?

Magnesium and potassium, cure to Bigemini and Trigemini PVCs?

Ventricular Tachycardia

Bigemini and Trigemini PVCs

Bisoprolol alternative

Recently found I am likely to have ARVC

A quick update for those that remember my recent posts about the Ablation complications!

mobitz 2 and ASD but no treatment?

Just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Worried!

LV Fibrillation & SCA

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