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"Diagnosis Creep": Are Some AF Patients Overtreated (with Anti-coagulants)?
Interesting article in Medscape. You should be able to get full copy for free by just registering. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/997425?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_231018_etid5968858&uac=388437PK&impID=5968858 Of note is that Dr. Lip -- one of the developers of the CHADS risk score -- talks about its
Interesting article in Medscape. You should be able to get full copy for free by just registering. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/997425?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_231018_etid5968858&uac=388437PK&impID=5968858 Of note is that Dr. Lip -- one of the developers of the CHADS risk score -- talks about its
mjames1
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
Good hair day
I'm beginning to think the impact of poorer circulation due to persistent Afib was a factor as much as
anticoagulants
. 2. I'm not washing my hair more than twice a week and only using the dryer on a low heat. 3. I've got a good cylindrical hairbrush that is kind to tangles 4.
I'm beginning to think the impact of poorer circulation due to persistent Afib was a factor as much as
anticoagulants
. 2. I'm not washing my hair more than twice a week and only using the dryer on a low heat. 3. I've got a good cylindrical hairbrush that is kind to tangles 4.
Rainfern
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AF Association
1 year ago
Possibly DNR chat
Evening, I’ve posted before but I have a separate question now. Tomorrow my mum will have been in ICU for 4 weeks. I went to visit this evening and was made aware that my mum’s named doctors want to have a chat with me tomorrow. The doctor who told me this was the duty doctor and said the named doctors
Evening, I’ve posted before but I have a separate question now. Tomorrow my mum will have been in ICU for 4 weeks. I went to visit this evening and was made aware that my mum’s named doctors want to have a chat with me tomorrow. The doctor who told me this was the duty doctor and said the named doctors
Ohgollyitsmolly
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ICUsteps
10 months ago
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Sternum wire removal
Hi all Has anyone on here at their sternum wires removed? Having mine done on Monday due to on going pain. Have to go in the night before even though its a 15 minute surgery with local anaesthetic and sedative. Also might have to stay in a second night as they're not taking me off my blood thinners or
Hi all Has anyone on here at their sternum wires removed? Having mine done on Monday due to on going pain. Have to go in the night before even though its a 15 minute surgery with local anaesthetic and sedative. Also might have to stay in a second night as they're not taking me off my blood thinners or
Sljp0000
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
MGUS and PE in January
Hi Hope your all well 😊. I needed some advice as I've entered this world of illnesses lol.. I have PE in my lungs in January 23. Im in the process of recovery and my dr did some blood test just randomly..the results came back and he noticed one blood test did come out right. He said I had too much
Hi Hope your all well 😊. I needed some advice as I've entered this world of illnesses lol.. I have PE in my lungs in January 23. Im in the process of recovery and my dr did some blood test just randomly..the results came back and he noticed one blood test did come out right. He said I had too much
Summer133
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Anticoagulation Support
10 months ago
eliquis
hi everyone. I have always had a very sensitive system and been sensitive to medications. After not being able to tolerate the full dose of Eliquis with many side effects, I was put on a half dose. I am on week five of a half dose of Eliquis and I started getting very severe hip pain from an old injury
hi everyone. I have always had a very sensitive system and been sensitive to medications. After not being able to tolerate the full dose of Eliquis with many side effects, I was put on a half dose. I am on week five of a half dose of Eliquis and I started getting very severe hip pain from an old injury
Fblue
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
hair thinning
Hi all! I was diagnosed with AF in May and given Edoxaban and Flecainide. I have noticed my hair is shedding a lot and am thinking it could be the blood thinner. Has anyone else experienced this?
Hi all! I was diagnosed with AF in May and given Edoxaban and Flecainide. I have noticed my hair is shedding a lot and am thinking it could be the blood thinner. Has anyone else experienced this?
Tibbiegirl
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AF Association
10 months ago
Cardiology apt. With HF doctor
Hi everyone I hope you’re all as well as can be expected. I had my cardiology apt today with my heart failure cardiologist. I took along my eldest daughter, well she drove me there and my blood pressure was high. We did have a laugh about it as my blood pressure is usually quite low. I was seen straight
Hi everyone I hope you’re all as well as can be expected. I had my cardiology apt today with my heart failure cardiologist. I took along my eldest daughter, well she drove me there and my blood pressure was high. We did have a laugh about it as my blood pressure is usually quite low. I was seen straight
Deejay62
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Super useful ablation interview
I know many of you already follow Dr Gupta, York Cardiology, but for those who might have missed it, I thought it worth sharing a link to his excellent recent interview with Dr Nasir, a Consultant Electrophysiologist. Although the conversation primarily centres on ablation, it also covers many other
I know many of you already follow Dr Gupta, York Cardiology, but for those who might have missed it, I thought it worth sharing a link to his excellent recent interview with Dr Nasir, a Consultant Electrophysiologist. Although the conversation primarily centres on ablation, it also covers many other
Silky57
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
Is there a dr at Ninewells who deals with APS?
In Dec 2020 I had what was thought to be a TIA. I mentioned to the stroke nurse that I had tested positive before for lupus anticoagulant and my rheumatologist at the time put me on aspirin. I was told to stop HRT in order to do this. It wasn’t checked again. The stroke nurse prescribed Clopidogrel
In Dec 2020 I had what was thought to be a TIA. I mentioned to the stroke nurse that I had tested positive before for lupus anticoagulant and my rheumatologist at the time put me on aspirin. I was told to stop HRT in order to do this. It wasn’t checked again. The stroke nurse prescribed Clopidogrel
roony13
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Hughes Syndrome APS Forum
10 months ago
Could I stop taking Rivaoxaban?
I’ve been on Flecainide, Bisoprolol and Rivaoxaban now for 5 years and have a pacemaker, my heart is in sinus rhythm at 60bpm. I understand that Rivaoxaban is to help prevent blood clots forming, but as my AF is now managed could I stop taking it? I get frequent gum bleeds despite excellent oral hygiene
I’ve been on Flecainide, Bisoprolol and Rivaoxaban now for 5 years and have a pacemaker, my heart is in sinus rhythm at 60bpm. I understand that Rivaoxaban is to help prevent blood clots forming, but as my AF is now managed could I stop taking it? I get frequent gum bleeds despite excellent oral hygiene
Hidden
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
Amlodipine
My condition gradually improved with high dose Beta blockers and regular use of
anticoagulants
. I trust you will find what works for you soon Bartokien
My condition gradually improved with high dose Beta blockers and regular use of
anticoagulants
. I trust you will find what works for you soon Bartokien
Bartokien
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Patients Day 2023
Firstly big thank to all the team for putting on a great event and Tracy in particular knowing you have a funeral this week as well. I'm told that in due course all sessions will be available on line but I thought a quick over view of some bullet points might be appropriate. Do have a look when they
Firstly big thank to all the team for putting on a great event and Tracy in particular knowing you have a funeral this week as well. I'm told that in due course all sessions will be available on line but I thought a quick over view of some bullet points might be appropriate. Do have a look when they
BobD
Volunteer
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AF Association
10 months ago
Acid Reflux
Hi, does anyone suffer with worsening symptoms of acid reflux because of blood thinners? I took Edoxaban which aggravated my stomach and now am trying apixaban. I have a hiatus hernia and was taking Lansoprazole 15mg. I have had to increase it to 30mg which is not helping. The doctor gave me Esomeprazole
Hi, does anyone suffer with worsening symptoms of acid reflux because of blood thinners? I took Edoxaban which aggravated my stomach and now am trying apixaban. I have a hiatus hernia and was taking Lansoprazole 15mg. I have had to increase it to 30mg which is not helping. The doctor gave me Esomeprazole
Cat-222
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AF Association
10 months ago
Apixaban and shortness of breath
I have been on Apixaban blood thinners for over a year and find I am out of breath very easy lately. Can Apixaban cause this?
I have been on Apixaban blood thinners for over a year and find I am out of breath very easy lately. Can Apixaban cause this?
Deekas
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AF Association
10 months ago
stomach ulcer and blood thinners
hello all, has anyone got an ulcer from Edoxoban, I’ve had really bad stomach pains with sweating and the pain radiating to my back, I thought it was a heart attack at first as I know with women it can be felt in those areas, I was nearly sick as well, doctor recons it’s an ulcer from the Edoxoban.
hello all, has anyone got an ulcer from Edoxoban, I’ve had really bad stomach pains with sweating and the pain radiating to my back, I thought it was a heart attack at first as I know with women it can be felt in those areas, I was nearly sick as well, doctor recons it’s an ulcer from the Edoxoban.
Electricblue1
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
Flax Seeds and A-fib
However, after doing a Google search I am finding that certain sites are pointing towards it not being a good thing when on
Anticoagulants
. I’m on Apixiban,Bisoprolol and digoxin. Does anyone have any words of wisdom on taking seeds/nuts as a health benefit to Atrial Fibrillation. Thank you 😊
However, after doing a Google search I am finding that certain sites are pointing towards it not being a good thing when on
Anticoagulants
. I’m on Apixiban,Bisoprolol and digoxin. Does anyone have any words of wisdom on taking seeds/nuts as a health benefit to Atrial Fibrillation. Thank you 😊
Ailsablue
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AF Association
1 year ago
Wobbly in the morning
Hi 👋,I have been feeling very lightheaded in the morning with extreme body weakness and get wobbly. I feel better after a while but this can take over an hour. I found it difficult to get off the train and also the large gap made it a bit hazardous in this state. I am not diabetic. I have af and take
Hi 👋,I have been feeling very lightheaded in the morning with extreme body weakness and get wobbly. I feel better after a while but this can take over an hour. I found it difficult to get off the train and also the large gap made it a bit hazardous in this state. I am not diabetic. I have af and take
Sailblue
in
British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
Another antigoagulant question
Hello. A year ago I had painless thyroiditis which sent me into Afib and I remained in Afib constantly for 5 months for which I was on bisoprolol and an anticoagulant. I was then put on an anti arrhythmia meds at the time the thyroid cleared up and was soon back in NSR. That was last March. Since then
Hello. A year ago I had painless thyroiditis which sent me into Afib and I remained in Afib constantly for 5 months for which I was on bisoprolol and an anticoagulant. I was then put on an anti arrhythmia meds at the time the thyroid cleared up and was soon back in NSR. That was last March. Since then
Jafib53
in
AF Association
11 months ago
Consultant update
Hey all I'm feeling pretty happy after my meeting with my consultant. Although my heart is still severely impaired, my EF is now 25%. Taken two years but it's improved from the 10-15% that it was. I also no longer have to take warfarin, I am being changed to one of the new blood thinners. Just got my
Hey all I'm feeling pretty happy after my meeting with my consultant. Although my heart is still severely impaired, my EF is now 25%. Taken two years but it's improved from the 10-15% that it was. I also no longer have to take warfarin, I am being changed to one of the new blood thinners. Just got my
Cherrelleford
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British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
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