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Does anyone understand BNP levels mine is 2963ng/L I think normal is between 0.0. 150. I think it indicates heart failure but not sure. Before I can have echocardiogram privately I need referral from GP who would you believe it is off sick!!
Does anyone understand BNP levels mine is 2963ng/L I think normal is between 0.0. 150. I think it indicates heart failure but not sure. Before I can have echocardiogram privately I need referral from GP who would you believe it is off sick!!
Florence-Nightingale
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Has anyone used a TENS machine to stimulate the Vagus nerve via the ear to reduce Afib?
I have Vagal Afib and recently started using a tens machine on my left ear twice daily for 15 minutes. Applied to the Concha in the ear and the ear lobe to complete the circuit. 20hZ at 200 microseconds, wetting the ear and contacts with some saliva to get a good connection. I discovered 2 months ago
I have Vagal Afib and recently started using a tens machine on my left ear twice daily for 15 minutes. Applied to the Concha in the ear and the ear lobe to complete the circuit. 20hZ at 200 microseconds, wetting the ear and contacts with some saliva to get a good connection. I discovered 2 months ago
OzRob
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Afib has reared its ugly head again big time, for me.
After years of calm, when I only had an occasional flutter , Afib started again in April following which I had three or four episodes lasting a few hours. On Sunday I was sitting down reading and it started again, expecting it to last just the usual six of seven hours I was still in Af on Tuesday
After years of calm, when I only had an occasional flutter , Afib started again in April following which I had three or four episodes lasting a few hours. On Sunday I was sitting down reading and it started again, expecting it to last just the usual six of seven hours I was still in Af on Tuesday
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AF Association
2 years ago
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How to stop irregular heartbeat and is there medicine to take for this
I just had an irregular heartbeat for 14 ½ hours. My blood pressure was down during part of this time. Lowest point 78/60 my heart beat was not above 93 at the highest point, it was fluctuating. I didn’t know how to get this to stop and return to normal. Is there medicine that I can take for this
I just had an irregular heartbeat for 14 ½ hours. My blood pressure was down during part of this time. Lowest point 78/60 my heart beat was not above 93 at the highest point, it was fluctuating. I didn’t know how to get this to stop and return to normal. Is there medicine that I can take for this
kitttycat
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AF Association
2 years ago
NT-proBNP Level query
Trying to line up a few questions for a Cardio call in December and cannot seem to find this bit out. My last Se N-term pro BNP conc result was 444 ng/L, is this the same as pg/mL? It came back as abnormal with normal given as 0-400, I`m 66, so could I have Heart failure as no one has said I have.
Trying to line up a few questions for a Cardio call in December and cannot seem to find this bit out. My last Se N-term pro BNP conc result was 444 ng/L, is this the same as pg/mL? It came back as abnormal with normal given as 0-400, I`m 66, so could I have Heart failure as no one has said I have.
gentryman
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AF Association
2 years ago
How long does Bisoprolol take to work
Hi everyone. New to this forum. Diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation just this weekend, 19 hours in hospital assessment unit, & treatment with Bisoprolol (10mg). Am on 10mg daily now, and have taken today's. Heart is still way too fast though - 90-110 resting. Any idea when it should revert to normal?
Hi everyone. New to this forum. Diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation just this weekend, 19 hours in hospital assessment unit, & treatment with Bisoprolol (10mg). Am on 10mg daily now, and have taken today's. Heart is still way too fast though - 90-110 resting. Any idea when it should revert to normal?
Sanekate
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Arrhythmia Alliance
2 years ago
Do you live in the US? It is your last chance to Preserve Critical Catheter Ablation Access for AFIB Patients
To whom It may concern Last Chance to Preserve Critical Catheter Ablation Access for AFIB Patients. Recently we alerted you to a proposed draconian 40% cut in CMS payments to electrophysiologists (EPs) for performing AF catheter ablations. As previously mentioned, these cuts would cause long term catastrophic
To whom It may concern Last Chance to Preserve Critical Catheter Ablation Access for AFIB Patients. Recently we alerted you to a proposed draconian 40% cut in CMS payments to electrophysiologists (EPs) for performing AF catheter ablations. As previously mentioned, these cuts would cause long term catastrophic
TracyAdmin
Partner
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AF Association
2 years ago
Do you live in the US? It is your last chance to Preserve Critical Catheter Ablation Access for AFIB Patients
To whom It may concern Last Chance to Preserve Critical Catheter Ablation Access for AFIB Patients. Recently we alerted you to a proposed draconian 40% cut in CMS payments to electrophysiologists (EPs) for performing AF catheter ablations. As previously mentioned, these cuts would cause long term catastrophic
To whom It may concern Last Chance to Preserve Critical Catheter Ablation Access for AFIB Patients. Recently we alerted you to a proposed draconian 40% cut in CMS payments to electrophysiologists (EPs) for performing AF catheter ablations. As previously mentioned, these cuts would cause long term catastrophic
TracyAdmin
ArrhythmiaAlliance
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Arrhythmia Alliance
2 years ago
Palpitations at night
I had a third ablation nearly three weeks ago and am in sinus rhythm, but I'm having trouble sleeping because of an uncomfortable thumping heart when I go to bed, that keeps me awake for a while, though it's OK in the mornings. After the ablation my consultant told me to halve my Bisoprolol dose,
I had a third ablation nearly three weeks ago and am in sinus rhythm, but I'm having trouble sleeping because of an uncomfortable thumping heart when I go to bed, that keeps me awake for a while, though it's OK in the mornings. After the ablation my consultant told me to halve my Bisoprolol dose,
bugswhiskers
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AF Association
2 years ago
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION & PMR
After a long, uncomfortable night in the assessment dept of my local hospital I've been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, essentially an irregular heart rhythm which can be very very fast. Felt sick and faint out on a walk earlier, and didn’t get better as time went on. Consultant thinks it may be
After a long, uncomfortable night in the assessment dept of my local hospital I've been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, essentially an irregular heart rhythm which can be very very fast. Felt sick and faint out on a walk earlier, and didn’t get better as time went on. Consultant thinks it may be
Sanekate
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
What happens next please?
Advice sought from those further on the path please. I had a successful cardio version in July after 6.5 months of high rate permanent AF not well controlled by digoxin, bisoprolol, furosemide, and apixaban. I was told to just stop the digoxin after the cardio version which left me on 10mg of bisoprolol
Advice sought from those further on the path please. I had a successful cardio version in July after 6.5 months of high rate permanent AF not well controlled by digoxin, bisoprolol, furosemide, and apixaban. I was told to just stop the digoxin after the cardio version which left me on 10mg of bisoprolol
vajrahara
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Bisopropol and heart rate
Hello again everyone and thank you for your helpful replies on my recent posting. I am still in persistent Afib since September and have not heard from anyone with an appointment (although I have spoken to PALS and they are looking into my situation) I have been experimenting with Bisopropol and find
Hello again everyone and thank you for your helpful replies on my recent posting. I am still in persistent Afib since September and have not heard from anyone with an appointment (although I have spoken to PALS and they are looking into my situation) I have been experimenting with Bisopropol and find
Swimsyroke
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AF Association
2 years ago
Myocardial perfusion test results
I had the myocardial perfusion test back in July to rule out coronary artery problems causing my episodes of breathlessness. Promised the results in 2 weeks but have only just had them following numerous ephone calls to various departments at the heart institute. I have not been told the test was 'positive
I had the myocardial perfusion test back in July to rule out coronary artery problems causing my episodes of breathlessness. Promised the results in 2 weeks but have only just had them following numerous ephone calls to various departments at the heart institute. I have not been told the test was 'positive
Daisyblu
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
A vagal manoeuvre to try…
Hello All, I wanted to share with you something that worked for me a couple of weeks ago for my paroxysmal Afib. We had friends over and I took a risk, of not only a very spicy Indian takeaway meal, but it arrived very late and I went to bed just over two hours after eating it 😳 so a double risky combination
Hello All, I wanted to share with you something that worked for me a couple of weeks ago for my paroxysmal Afib. We had friends over and I took a risk, of not only a very spicy Indian takeaway meal, but it arrived very late and I went to bed just over two hours after eating it 😳 so a double risky combination
Teresa156
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Calquence and mouth issues?
I’m wondering if anyone taking Calquence has experienced white patches in their mouth? My dentist noticed I have one on my tongue side of gums. It doesn’t hurt and can’t be scraped off (fits the description of leukoplakia when I Google). My dentist thought it looked like trauma and said to call if it
I’m wondering if anyone taking Calquence has experienced white patches in their mouth? My dentist noticed I have one on my tongue side of gums. It doesn’t hurt and can’t be scraped off (fits the description of leukoplakia when I Google). My dentist thought it looked like trauma and said to call if it
CoCoLuna11
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CLL Support
2 years ago
A little bit of help with an echogram result please?
My husband has a history of heart disease and has stents and an ICD implant approx 6 years ago. (He went into VT after damage from a heart attack) He has never been shocked since and is stable regarding VT. He also has atrial fibrillation controlled by meds. He is on lots of medication for his heart
My husband has a history of heart disease and has stents and an ICD implant approx 6 years ago. (He went into VT after damage from a heart attack) He has never been shocked since and is stable regarding VT. He also has atrial fibrillation controlled by meds. He is on lots of medication for his heart
oscar2
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Clarification needed regarding the abbreviation "PAF"
I don't follow the postings here very often, so my apologies if my question is redundant or one I ought to know the answer to. I was just reading a post where there was a question about the use of anti-coagulants. The poster and several respondents used the abbreviation "PAF." My first thought was
I don't follow the postings here very often, so my apologies if my question is redundant or one I ought to know the answer to. I was just reading a post where there was a question about the use of anti-coagulants. The poster and several respondents used the abbreviation "PAF." My first thought was
GeorgeStevens
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Do you know the symptoms associated with a heart rhythm disorder? 🤔
Could your heart rhythm problem be dangerous... ✅ Do you experience breathlessness or shortness of breath? ✅ Do you feel chest pain\discomfort? ✅ Do you often suffer from light-headedness? ✅ Do you have a rapid or irregular heart rate? ✅ Do you experience fainting? ✅ Do you experience fatigue?
Could your heart rhythm problem be dangerous... ✅ Do you experience breathlessness or shortness of breath? ✅ Do you feel chest pain\discomfort? ✅ Do you often suffer from light-headedness? ✅ Do you have a rapid or irregular heart rate? ✅ Do you experience fainting? ✅ Do you experience fatigue?
TracyAdmin
ArrhythmiaAlliance
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Arrhythmia Alliance
2 years ago
Palpitations V Afib
Hello everyone. I know some of you are pretty slick with your understanding of ECG readings and I am hoping you can help me with mine. I have had a Kardia device since being diagnosed with Afib in 2017. I find it reassuring when I am mildly worried and get NSR readings, but worrying when I get other
Hello everyone. I know some of you are pretty slick with your understanding of ECG readings and I am hoping you can help me with mine. I have had a Kardia device since being diagnosed with Afib in 2017. I find it reassuring when I am mildly worried and get NSR readings, but worrying when I get other
Tellingfibs
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
how to exercise with AFib?
I am new with AFib, just a week into it, 61 years old. I am very anxious now about this, as I am breathless even on an easy walk. I am taking bisoprolol after I ended up in hospital with a Heart rate that wouldn’t come down until they gave me this medication. I have until this point always been super
I am new with AFib, just a week into it, 61 years old. I am very anxious now about this, as I am breathless even on an easy walk. I am taking bisoprolol after I ended up in hospital with a Heart rate that wouldn’t come down until they gave me this medication. I have until this point always been super
intheweeds
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
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