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Latest diagnosis. After been diagnosed with A fib after an emergency visit to hospital 6 weeks ago I was put on beta blockers and blood anticoagulant. After experiencing months of breathlessness. Thought I had a chest infection. No improvement! This appointment with the cardiologist I had an echocardiogram
Latest diagnosis. After been diagnosed with A fib after an emergency visit to hospital 6 weeks ago I was put on beta blockers and blood anticoagulant. After experiencing months of breathlessness. Thought I had a chest infection. No improvement! This appointment with the cardiologist I had an echocardiogram
Poorlizzie
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AF Association
2 years ago
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Is there an alternative treatment to oral
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? š Patients Day 2022 is available at the click of a button! š„ļø Join us and other patients from all over the world online from 14 October for AF Patients Day.
TracyAdmin
Partner
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AF Association
2 years ago
11 weeks post stent - heart rate
I have multiple stent 11 weeks ago, done my rehab and now increased my activities..longer walk..and exercise and house work. On metroprolol 12.5mg twice a day ... rosuvastatin 40mg and blood thinners. Lately I have noticed my resting heart rate around 54 and BP is 108/64 average ..is that normal. Pre
I have multiple stent 11 weeks ago, done my rehab and now increased my activities..longer walk..and exercise and house work. On metroprolol 12.5mg twice a day ... rosuvastatin 40mg and blood thinners. Lately I have noticed my resting heart rate around 54 and BP is 108/64 average ..is that normal. Pre
Sodp
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
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My CHA2Ds2-VASC score is 0, but I think I'd prefer to take an anticoagulant (probably Apixaban). I'm meeting with my cardiologist at the end of the month, and plan on asking him about starting anticoagulant medication.I've had 4 short episodes of AF this year (the longest was about 2 minutes), but I
My CHA2Ds2-VASC score is 0, but I think I'd prefer to take an anticoagulant (probably Apixaban). I'm meeting with my cardiologist at the end of the month, and plan on asking him about starting anticoagulant medication.I've had 4 short episodes of AF this year (the longest was about 2 minutes), but I
John3333333
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AF Association
2 years ago
Abilation
Hi allI had my AVR done in May this year, initially I had issues with heart rate jumping around 147. My medications were Bisoprolol 7.5 mg along with standard water tablets and blood thinners.Couple of months after the procedure I had to go A&E for this heart rate procedure but I was either given digoxin
Hi allI had my AVR done in May this year, initially I had issues with heart rate jumping around 147. My medications were Bisoprolol 7.5 mg along with standard water tablets and blood thinners.Couple of months after the procedure I had to go A&E for this heart rate procedure but I was either given digoxin
Devaprinters
in
Arrhythmia Alliance
2 years ago
abilation
Hi all I had my AVR done in May this year, initially I had issues with heart rate jumping around 147. My medications were Bisoprolol 7.5 mg along with standard water tablets and blood thinners. Couple of months after the procedure I had to go A&E for this heart rate procedure but I was either given
Hi all I had my AVR done in May this year, initially I had issues with heart rate jumping around 147. My medications were Bisoprolol 7.5 mg along with standard water tablets and blood thinners. Couple of months after the procedure I had to go A&E for this heart rate procedure but I was either given
Devaprinters
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Increased gluten sensitivity - Is this age or anticoagulants?
Hi - I am 48 and in good health. I have been on Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) for about 6 years. I have been in persistent A-fib since November 2021. Since 2016 have had 5 cardioversions and 2 ablations - my afib is most likely caused by stenosis of my aorta and mitral valves (just stressing the point that my
Hi - I am 48 and in good health. I have been on Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) for about 6 years. I have been in persistent A-fib since November 2021. Since 2016 have had 5 cardioversions and 2 ablations - my afib is most likely caused by stenosis of my aorta and mitral valves (just stressing the point that my
Jonathan_C
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AF Association
2 years ago
Kardia showed normal sinus rhythm with wide QRS
I have the Kardia and have the advanced determination so it records 6 arrhythmias I have so far stayed in NSR for last 34 days, from July it has been every 7/10 days, so really pleased. But did one tonight and it gave normal sinus rhythm with wide QRS I have clicked on it and it says something about
I have the Kardia and have the advanced determination so it records 6 arrhythmias I have so far stayed in NSR for last 34 days, from July it has been every 7/10 days, so really pleased. But did one tonight and it gave normal sinus rhythm with wide QRS I have clicked on it and it says something about
Lilylui
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AF Association
2 years ago
ļ»æRaised Urea level on Edoxaban monitoring
ļ»æSurgery pharmacist rang me about 6 weeks ago & said would like to do weight & blood test check for Edoxaban monitoring.Have been on it 5 years & never had specific tests but I do have everything checked yearly.Part of me wonders are they finding
anticoagulants
are effecting kidneys.
ļ»æSurgery pharmacist rang me about 6 weeks ago & said would like to do weight & blood test check for Edoxaban monitoring.Have been on it 5 years & never had specific tests but I do have everything checked yearly.Part of me wonders are they finding
anticoagulants
are effecting kidneys.
kkatz
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Apixaban and the risk of bleeding
[u]"Covid blood-thinner drug treatment dangerous and does not work". This[/u] scary headline in the Guardian today turns out to be specifically about Apixaban being used in relation to hospitalized patients recovering from covid. The article begins: āA blood-thinning drug given as a potential life-saver
[u]"Covid blood-thinner drug treatment dangerous and does not work". This[/u] scary headline in the Guardian today turns out to be specifically about Apixaban being used in relation to hospitalized patients recovering from covid. The article begins: āA blood-thinning drug given as a potential life-saver
Sambaqui
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AF Association
2 years ago
Just diagnosed with Osteoporosis, rock and a hard place...
Do any of you have multiple conditions that make it difficult to treat OP? I have stage 3b chronic kidney disease, which means I have to limit my calcium and my protein. I also have chronic deep vein thrombosis for which I am on lifetime blood thinners. That means no food high in vitamin K. I'm also
Do any of you have multiple conditions that make it difficult to treat OP? I have stage 3b chronic kidney disease, which means I have to limit my calcium and my protein. I also have chronic deep vein thrombosis for which I am on lifetime blood thinners. That means no food high in vitamin K. I'm also
Candygirl31
in
Osteoporosis Support
2 years ago
Prostap SR - first injection, will I have a period? Please help x
Iām so heartbroken to read so many of us struggling, but in a way feel rest assured Iām not the only one. Hats off to you ladies! I was prescribed Ryeqo to stop my periods as I have large fibroids and horrendous bleeding each time I have my period After 2 weeks of taking Ryeqo, I had to go to A&E
Iām so heartbroken to read so many of us struggling, but in a way feel rest assured Iām not the only one. Hats off to you ladies! I was prescribed Ryeqo to stop my periods as I have large fibroids and horrendous bleeding each time I have my period After 2 weeks of taking Ryeqo, I had to go to A&E
Alisonclements
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Endometriosis UK
2 years ago
Need support
Eight weeks ago I came home from a walk, sat down and was hit by a tremendous pain radiating across my back and was sick. Then crashed on to the bed and woke up in hospital the next morning. I have no memory over what happened to me for 24 hours. My husband had phoned for an ambulance which took
Eight weeks ago I came home from a walk, sat down and was hit by a tremendous pain radiating across my back and was sick. Then crashed on to the bed and woke up in hospital the next morning. I have no memory over what happened to me for 24 hours. My husband had phoned for an ambulance which took
BSA20
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Question re my Meds..
Hi, I started with PAF back in 2014, started out on Warfarin but as a veggie wanted to be able to eat lots of green stuff so was moved to Apixaban. Then after seeing a private Cardiologist (who did more cardiac tests than any other Doc I've seen before!) he moved me to Edoxaban and within days it
Hi, I started with PAF back in 2014, started out on Warfarin but as a veggie wanted to be able to eat lots of green stuff so was moved to Apixaban. Then after seeing a private Cardiologist (who did more cardiac tests than any other Doc I've seen before!) he moved me to Edoxaban and within days it
Chris1945
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AF Association
2 years ago
Curcumin
Hello, I have read on this forum that taking curcumin is excellent for inflammation. Does anyone know if taking curcumin thins the blood or increased your risk of a bleed? I am on warfarin and monitor my blood and dosage weekly. I looked up contra indications to curcumin, which did say taking warfarin
Hello, I have read on this forum that taking curcumin is excellent for inflammation. Does anyone know if taking curcumin thins the blood or increased your risk of a bleed? I am on warfarin and monitor my blood and dosage weekly. I looked up contra indications to curcumin, which did say taking warfarin
taytokavo
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MPN Voice
2 years ago
cayenne pepper health benifits
has anyone heard or taken cayenne pepper to assist in heart conditions a video flashed up on you tube stating it acts as a blood thinner and had can assist with weight loss
has anyone heard or taken cayenne pepper to assist in heart conditions a video flashed up on you tube stating it acts as a blood thinner and had can assist with weight loss
gasp1
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Interatrial Septal Aneurysm (ASA) - anyone with knowledge or experience of this condition or relevant recent research?
I am 75, with 2 years of paroxysmal AF, and looking again at my first Echocardiogram I had in May 2022, I notice there was a finding of an "interatrial septal aneurysm". This finding was mentioned almost in passing, without further emphasis or mention in the Report's Conclusions. However, while such
I am 75, with 2 years of paroxysmal AF, and looking again at my first Echocardiogram I had in May 2022, I notice there was a finding of an "interatrial septal aneurysm". This finding was mentioned almost in passing, without further emphasis or mention in the Report's Conclusions. However, while such
ozziebob
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Interatrial Septal Aneurysm (ASA) - anyone with knowledge or experience of this condition or relevant recent research?
I am 75, with 2 years of paroxysmal AF, and looking again at my first Echocardiogram I had in May 2022, I notice there was a finding of an "interatrial septal aneurysm". This finding was mentioned almost in passing, without further emphasis or mention in the Report's Conclusions. However, while such
I am 75, with 2 years of paroxysmal AF, and looking again at my first Echocardiogram I had in May 2022, I notice there was a finding of an "interatrial septal aneurysm". This finding was mentioned almost in passing, without further emphasis or mention in the Report's Conclusions. However, while such
ozziebob
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
tooth out on Clopidrogrel
just wanting to ask Iāve to get tooth out and dentist says ok to keep taking Clopidrogrel GP said same. Just wanting to hear replies that folk have had a tooth out ok while still taking Clopidrogrel for reassurance. Donāt like dentist at best of times but super nervous on anticoagulant Many thanks
just wanting to ask Iāve to get tooth out and dentist says ok to keep taking Clopidrogrel GP said same. Just wanting to hear replies that folk have had a tooth out ok while still taking Clopidrogrel for reassurance. Donāt like dentist at best of times but super nervous on anticoagulant Many thanks
Holiday12345
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
age quod agis
I have just joined your site. Have ataxia due to small infarcts to cerebellum noted in scan in 2000. Take statin and blood thinner. Have never been able to consult doctor or neurologist, due to problems with accessing surgery since covid. . I am joining you for advice, and help from fellow sufferers
I have just joined your site. Have ataxia due to small infarcts to cerebellum noted in scan in 2000. Take statin and blood thinner. Have never been able to consult doctor or neurologist, due to problems with accessing surgery since covid. . I am joining you for advice, and help from fellow sufferers
castlereagh22
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Ataxia UK
2 years ago
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