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Stroke risk overstated for healthy people with AFib?
I am not on an anti-coagulant, and was trying to find out what the actual risk of stroke is. There's another afib forum called afibbers.org whose leaders don't believe that otherwise healthy afibbers need anti-coagulants, and that the 5X stroke risk that is cited really only applies to older people
I am not on an anti-coagulant, and was trying to find out what the actual risk of stroke is. There's another afib forum called afibbers.org whose leaders don't believe that otherwise healthy afibbers need anti-coagulants, and that the 5X stroke risk that is cited really only applies to older people
WildIris
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
My first cardioversion. Couple of questions. Thanks.
Oct 10 having a cardioversion for Atrial Flutter. Its been bothering me for about 2 years. Fairly well controlled with • DilTIAZem (Eqv-Tiazac) 180 mg/24 hours oral capsule, extended release but still feel extremely fatigued sometimes so I am finally going to take the cardiologists recommendation.
Oct 10 having a cardioversion for Atrial Flutter. Its been bothering me for about 2 years. Fairly well controlled with • DilTIAZem (Eqv-Tiazac) 180 mg/24 hours oral capsule, extended release but still feel extremely fatigued sometimes so I am finally going to take the cardiologists recommendation.
Hydroplane
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AF Association
2 years ago
A tale of caution.
My FIL, whom also has AFIB, was recently switched from warfarin to xeralto. He did not tolerate it well, so while waiting for a Dr. appt to find something easier, he decided...without informing anyone, to reduce the dosage by half. Bad idea. He suffered an ocular stroke and has lost the sight in his
My FIL, whom also has AFIB, was recently switched from warfarin to xeralto. He did not tolerate it well, so while waiting for a Dr. appt to find something easier, he decided...without informing anyone, to reduce the dosage by half. Bad idea. He suffered an ocular stroke and has lost the sight in his
beach_bum
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AF Association
2 years ago
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If you live in the US - AF Association need your help urgently!
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
TracyAdmin
Partner
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AF Association
2 years ago
If you live in the US - Arrhythmia Alliance need your help urgently!
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
TracyAdmin
ArrhythmiaAlliance
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Arrhythmia Alliance
2 years ago
New 2 atrial fibrillation
New to atrial fibrillation. Heart catheter was great! No issues with echocardiogram. Have tried meds & cardio version so far scheduled for ablation in November soonest appointment
New to atrial fibrillation. Heart catheter was great! No issues with echocardiogram. Have tried meds & cardio version so far scheduled for ablation in November soonest appointment
FromNY
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AF Association
2 years ago
Did anyone here know that Sleep Apnea can cause AF?
hubby has had AF for 3years.not really doing well. Originally it was off and on. Didn't see a consultant for 2years as he had left for Machester(UK)Cardiology. Finally it all came to ahead and has had 1 ablation (failed) in May 2022. Put on amiadarone till next ablation August (2022). That failed
hubby has had AF for 3years.not really doing well. Originally it was off and on. Didn't see a consultant for 2years as he had left for Machester(UK)Cardiology. Finally it all came to ahead and has had 1 ablation (failed) in May 2022. Put on amiadarone till next ablation August (2022). That failed
Billybobjo1234
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AF Association
2 years ago
ablation report
So, I arrived at the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Glasgow at 0730 this morning. I was called in to a room in ward 2c where I donned a rather fetching but rather revealing gown and filled out all the required forms. The staff were warm and welcoming and very reassuring. Around 0800 the surgeon who also
So, I arrived at the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Glasgow at 0730 this morning. I was called in to a room in ward 2c where I donned a rather fetching but rather revealing gown and filled out all the required forms. The staff were warm and welcoming and very reassuring. Around 0800 the surgeon who also
Kennyb1968
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
MRI results yesterday. Anybody in a similar awful position please?
Dear Community, Since I began my very unwelcome AFib journey in 2020 the people here have given me so much support and some great ideas and so am anxiously asking for suggestions and to see if anyone is in the same boat. Yesterday I was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and since then I
Dear Community, Since I began my very unwelcome AFib journey in 2020 the people here have given me so much support and some great ideas and so am anxiously asking for suggestions and to see if anyone is in the same boat. Yesterday I was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and since then I
Slidingdoors99
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Cardioversion
My consultant is recommending cardioversion as the next step in my AF treatment, primarily in order that I can stop taking bisoprolol as this appears to be impacting on my asthma. Has anyone experience of this procedure, success rates, issues with it etc?
My consultant is recommending cardioversion as the next step in my AF treatment, primarily in order that I can stop taking bisoprolol as this appears to be impacting on my asthma. Has anyone experience of this procedure, success rates, issues with it etc?
rcburton
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AF Association
2 years ago
fast heart after autumn Covid and flu vaccinations
Hi, has anyone found that after getting the autumn Covid and flu vaccine at the same time it has given them palpitations/ fast heart rate . I have AF and stage 3 heart failure and dilated cardiomyopathy and an ICD fitted 5 years ago and previously had two ablations that were initially a success then
Hi, has anyone found that after getting the autumn Covid and flu vaccine at the same time it has given them palpitations/ fast heart rate . I have AF and stage 3 heart failure and dilated cardiomyopathy and an ICD fitted 5 years ago and previously had two ablations that were initially a success then
Lizob
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Norovirus
hi all. We have a sicky bug circulating in our house, which has affected our visiting family too. It’s a strange one that in the last three weeks only infected one person at a time, with at least three days gap between ! I am the only one not to be affected - yet ! What I really want to know is if (
hi all. We have a sicky bug circulating in our house, which has affected our visiting family too. It’s a strange one that in the last three weeks only infected one person at a time, with at least three days gap between ! I am the only one not to be affected - yet ! What I really want to know is if (
Tellingfibs
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Some input from the community
Just wanted to get some of you folks opinion on something. I started my Afib journey back in 1999 and after countless Cardioversions, homeopathic regimens, anti-arrythmia dru[u]g[/u] regimens, lifestyle changes nothing has worked until recently when my doctor put me on 200mgs a day of Amiodarone. This
Just wanted to get some of you folks opinion on something. I started my Afib journey back in 1999 and after countless Cardioversions, homeopathic regimens, anti-arrythmia dru[u]g[/u] regimens, lifestyle changes nothing has worked until recently when my doctor put me on 200mgs a day of Amiodarone. This
riffjack846
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AF Association
2 years ago
DVLA and Defibrillator questionaire.
D V L A form DEFiBI Just been trying to fill in this form. To me it does not make sense. !. Has the Def: been fitted solely for preventative resons. ie: have NOT you yet suffered a disturbance of heart rhythum but considered at risk of having one.. the form gives yes or no. I have had two
D V L A form DEFiBI Just been trying to fill in this form. To me it does not make sense. !. Has the Def: been fitted solely for preventative resons. ie: have NOT you yet suffered a disturbance of heart rhythum but considered at risk of having one.. the form gives yes or no. I have had two
ChasNick
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Ablation in March, discharged in August
I am very appreciative of the support provided by this forum. I appear to be one of the lucky ones in that I had my ablation back in March at Bournemouth Hospital and it went well with a quick recovery. I have had no Afib episodes since, I was put on a 7 day monitor back in June which showed nothing
I am very appreciative of the support provided by this forum. I appear to be one of the lucky ones in that I had my ablation back in March at Bournemouth Hospital and it went well with a quick recovery. I have had no Afib episodes since, I was put on a 7 day monitor back in June which showed nothing
Ashfield53
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AF Association
2 years ago
Just diagnosed AFib
Hi, I am reaching out to you because I was just diagnosed with A Fib as well as an irregular heart beat and prescribed Apixaban (and Metroprolol to use if my heart goes out of control -it has a couple of times). Can anyone tell me if I should have any concerns about Apixaban. What I can expect.
Hi, I am reaching out to you because I was just diagnosed with A Fib as well as an irregular heart beat and prescribed Apixaban (and Metroprolol to use if my heart goes out of control -it has a couple of times). Can anyone tell me if I should have any concerns about Apixaban. What I can expect.
kitttycat
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AF Association
2 years ago
still in Afib
Flecanaide and Bisopropol I have had paroxysmal a-fib for 14 years and up to September 2021 always managed to return to sinus rhythm with 200mg flecanaide. I have on average about 20 'blips' a year and during that time I have been hospitalised (twice in the UK and twice in Tenerife)and treated until
Flecanaide and Bisopropol I have had paroxysmal a-fib for 14 years and up to September 2021 always managed to return to sinus rhythm with 200mg flecanaide. I have on average about 20 'blips' a year and during that time I have been hospitalised (twice in the UK and twice in Tenerife)and treated until
Swimsyroke
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AF Association
2 years ago
Flecainide - Timings?
I’m on 100mg of Flecainide, 50mg twice a day, no beta blockers. My afib is of a paroxysmal nature and each episode lasts usually no more than an hour or so, sometimes minutes. It is however very intense and uncomfortable! I can usually self terminate by exercise or various vagal manoeuvres. I have
I’m on 100mg of Flecainide, 50mg twice a day, no beta blockers. My afib is of a paroxysmal nature and each episode lasts usually no more than an hour or so, sometimes minutes. It is however very intense and uncomfortable! I can usually self terminate by exercise or various vagal manoeuvres. I have
Motov
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AF Association
2 years ago
flecanide dizziness
Hiya everyone hope your all ticking away nicely. Havnt posted for a while as everything was going fine while I was in afib after 7months i was learning to live with it however the problems started when i reverted back to nsr out of the blue. Long story short at my cardiologist appointment he took me
Hiya everyone hope your all ticking away nicely. Havnt posted for a while as everything was going fine while I was in afib after 7months i was learning to live with it however the problems started when i reverted back to nsr out of the blue. Long story short at my cardiologist appointment he took me
Rachelanx50
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AF Association
2 years ago
Can You Damage Your Ablation Work By Over-Exertion After 5 Months?
I had a Cyro Ablation on March 16 of this year so it has been 5 months. (Today is August 19.) On April 13, I was taken off Flecainide and then put on a two-week Zio monitor on June 30 to see how effective the ablation was at least at that point. On June 23 I had one Afib episode lasting about 4 hours
I had a Cyro Ablation on March 16 of this year so it has been 5 months. (Today is August 19.) On April 13, I was taken off Flecainide and then put on a two-week Zio monitor on June 30 to see how effective the ablation was at least at that point. On June 23 I had one Afib episode lasting about 4 hours
willec49
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Arrhythmia Alliance
2 years ago
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