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Very positive meeting with Rhythmologist
Hi Everyone As some of you may know I have been scratching my head about whether to have or not have an ablation. I went to see a Rhythmologist who was very communicative and reassuring. He is quite young and laid back in a nice way. I asked him how many ablations he did a year and his answer was
Hi Everyone As some of you may know I have been scratching my head about whether to have or not have an ablation. I went to see a Rhythmologist who was very communicative and reassuring. He is quite young and laid back in a nice way. I asked him how many ablations he did a year and his answer was
Lilypocket
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Newbie
Hi folks. I have had PAF for a few years that always self corrected. About 6 months ago I had a persistent attack and went to A&E. Was given Flecainide and it corrected in an hour. Had all the usual tests and my heart is in rude health. It happened again at the turn of the year and I was given pill
Hi folks. I have had PAF for a few years that always self corrected. About 6 months ago I had a persistent attack and went to A&E. Was given Flecainide and it corrected in an hour. Had all the usual tests and my heart is in rude health. It happened again at the turn of the year and I was given pill
Kennyb1968
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Have their been Atrial Fibrillation targets in the NHS?
I was diagnosed with AFib at the end of 2018 and referred to an NHS hospital in London. I didn't hit it off with them, largely I think because I was unsure if I wanted any treatment. I had a consultation today with a consultant at a different NHS hospital and he thought it very sensible just to live
I was diagnosed with AFib at the end of 2018 and referred to an NHS hospital in London. I didn't hit it off with them, largely I think because I was unsure if I wanted any treatment. I had a consultation today with a consultant at a different NHS hospital and he thought it very sensible just to live
Ivan_the_Terrible
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AF Association
2 years ago
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The anxieties of AFib at 26 years old…
2 months ago after a meal with friends, I went into AFib & was in resus for around 16 hours before they managed to bring my heart back to SR via flecinide IV. No underlying medical conditions, yes 26 years old. There was no clear indicator on what the trigger was from the doctor, however, I put it down
2 months ago after a meal with friends, I went into AFib & was in resus for around 16 hours before they managed to bring my heart back to SR via flecinide IV. No underlying medical conditions, yes 26 years old. There was no clear indicator on what the trigger was from the doctor, however, I put it down
AdamMark
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AF Association
2 years ago
Newbies to afib - harness your fear
There have been a few posts on the forum lately from people who are new to afib. They are scared which is understandable. Right - don't be. It can affect your head and then you have failed - or have you ? Your a team player - I'm in it right now and it's intense - so what will I do ? Fight or flight
There have been a few posts on the forum lately from people who are new to afib. They are scared which is understandable. Right - don't be. It can affect your head and then you have failed - or have you ? Your a team player - I'm in it right now and it's intense - so what will I do ? Fight or flight
Paulbounce
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
My Pet Rat, Ralph
My pet rat, Ralph, is suffering from a heart problem, and is dying. He is one year old. He has been such an amazing pet, and emotional support. I just found out today that a surgery would do little to correct the issue, and that we are going to need to make a VERY quick decision whether to humanely
My pet rat, Ralph, is suffering from a heart problem, and is dying. He is one year old. He has been such an amazing pet, and emotional support. I just found out today that a surgery would do little to correct the issue, and that we are going to need to make a VERY quick decision whether to humanely
SurvivingEveryday
in
Anxiety Support
2 years ago
Ectopic Beats Don't, In Themselves Constitute Afib. Correct?
I am 5 weeks out from my first Cyroablation which apparently went well. Also, the migraines I reported here did, as others predicted, end after about two weeks, thank God. Since the ablation, I have some eptopics that I didn't have before ablation on the same dose of Flecainide I'm on now. I know Bob
I am 5 weeks out from my first Cyroablation which apparently went well. Also, the migraines I reported here did, as others predicted, end after about two weeks, thank God. Since the ablation, I have some eptopics that I didn't have before ablation on the same dose of Flecainide I'm on now. I know Bob
willec49
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Very nervy anxious man here
Hi guys and girls os anyone here who has afib, I've just been rung by the ep to inform me of an episode I had during the middle of Friday night I knew something was up but being praying it was nothing but hospital have rang and just wondered if could get some help as I'm now in panic mode
Hi guys and girls os anyone here who has afib, I've just been rung by the ep to inform me of an episode I had during the middle of Friday night I knew something was up but being praying it was nothing but hospital have rang and just wondered if could get some help as I'm now in panic mode
Dan33ynwa
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Heart Failure Question
Hello I am looking for some perspective I think. My husband was not treated for his AF and high heart rate for four weeks until I managed to get him to ignore the GP and go to A& E, He was diagnosed with heart failure (35%) and is now on 8 different drugs. He had a follow up procedure booked (cardioversion
Hello I am looking for some perspective I think. My husband was not treated for his AF and high heart rate for four weeks until I managed to get him to ignore the GP and go to A& E, He was diagnosed with heart failure (35%) and is now on 8 different drugs. He had a follow up procedure booked (cardioversion
Debfro34
in
AF Association
2 years ago
A little magnesium help please
I had an ICD fitted in 2018 because of runs of VT, I was told taking magnesium helps with pvc’s, I have been taking Solgar Magnesium Citrate for almost the 4 years now, but recently someone told me I should be taking Magnesium Taurate…..and I now I don’t know whether to switch, any help would be appreciated
I had an ICD fitted in 2018 because of runs of VT, I was told taking magnesium helps with pvc’s, I have been taking Solgar Magnesium Citrate for almost the 4 years now, but recently someone told me I should be taking Magnesium Taurate…..and I now I don’t know whether to switch, any help would be appreciated
TicTacGoose
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Spring booster
hello I am 71 and I have moderate COPD and Stage 3 heart failure due an ICD soon and subject to infections and poor mobility due to 35% EF. Does anyone know if I should get the 4th booster as I cannot get a straight answer from any health professional . Hope all of you are keep well as you can
hello I am 71 and I have moderate COPD and Stage 3 heart failure due an ICD soon and subject to infections and poor mobility due to 35% EF. Does anyone know if I should get the 4th booster as I cannot get a straight answer from any health professional . Hope all of you are keep well as you can
Comp1
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
How long does it normaly take Dofetilide to work?
I have been taking dofetilide for just over 1 month. I don't have AF but thousands of PAC's, ectopics and atrial tachycardia every day. These palpitations keep me awake for hours every night. So far I have seen no relief from palpitations. I see the doctor next week and I want to get off the pills because
I have been taking dofetilide for just over 1 month. I don't have AF but thousands of PAC's, ectopics and atrial tachycardia every day. These palpitations keep me awake for hours every night. So far I have seen no relief from palpitations. I see the doctor next week and I want to get off the pills because
Islandee
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Arrhythmia Alliance
2 years ago
Post ablation arrhythmia
I am almost 4 months post ablation for atrial fibrillation. Whilst jogging after my daughter, who was on her scooter, I had an odd heart episode. It may have been AF, but it felt like it could also have been ectopics combined with sinus rhythm - my heart was already beating quite fast, which made it
I am almost 4 months post ablation for atrial fibrillation. Whilst jogging after my daughter, who was on her scooter, I had an odd heart episode. It may have been AF, but it felt like it could also have been ectopics combined with sinus rhythm - my heart was already beating quite fast, which made it
John3333333
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Operation day
Having my thyroid operation tomorrow at Addenbrooks, my defibrillator will be turned off ❤️
Having my thyroid operation tomorrow at Addenbrooks, my defibrillator will be turned off ❤️
Gillymaccy
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Coming off medication
Hi all, well it’s 1 AM just woke up , heart thumping , headache, long gaps in between beats on Apple Watch , I feel really strange. It feels like it’s missing a beat but not sure, the Watch says 76 bpm and sinus rhythm. I’m guessing it’s something to do with halving the bisoprolol and flecainide. Any
Hi all, well it’s 1 AM just woke up , heart thumping , headache, long gaps in between beats on Apple Watch , I feel really strange. It feels like it’s missing a beat but not sure, the Watch says 76 bpm and sinus rhythm. I’m guessing it’s something to do with halving the bisoprolol and flecainide. Any
Electricblue1
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Safe allergy meds to take with afib
Which meds are safe to take (if any) for people like us who have afib, anybody have any suggestions? Thank You
Which meds are safe to take (if any) for people like us who have afib, anybody have any suggestions? Thank You
kocoach
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Shall I go for an ablation?
I’m a 72 year old woman who used to be for ever off on some long haul trip but I haven’t had a holiday for well over two years now. After a very scary ‘collapse’ in January 2021, I was diagnosed with af . I had my first cardioversion in May last year (just one shock) and it kept me in sinus rhythm
I’m a 72 year old woman who used to be for ever off on some long haul trip but I haven’t had a holiday for well over two years now. After a very scary ‘collapse’ in January 2021, I was diagnosed with af . I had my first cardioversion in May last year (just one shock) and it kept me in sinus rhythm
frankiec5
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Sliding into persistent Afib
Hello I am on Flecaine 200 ( slow release) and 3.75 Bisoprolol. I usually get episodes 1 or 2 times a month the longest lasting between 5 an7 hours which self resolve. However last Saturday/Sunday night at 2 in the morning I popped into Afib. This lasted until in 1 pm the next day. I was a bit wiped
Hello I am on Flecaine 200 ( slow release) and 3.75 Bisoprolol. I usually get episodes 1 or 2 times a month the longest lasting between 5 an7 hours which self resolve. However last Saturday/Sunday night at 2 in the morning I popped into Afib. This lasted until in 1 pm the next day. I was a bit wiped
Lilypocket
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Ectopic beats are a pain.
Hello everybody, hope you’re all as well as can be, 10 months post 2nd ablation and over a month ago came off of flecainide, still taking bisoprolol and apixaban. I spoke to my ep last week and said all was well was having some bumps but felt the ablation was blocking them quite well, hunky dory we both
Hello everybody, hope you’re all as well as can be, 10 months post 2nd ablation and over a month ago came off of flecainide, still taking bisoprolol and apixaban. I spoke to my ep last week and said all was well was having some bumps but felt the ablation was blocking them quite well, hunky dory we both
Achant1
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Failed fourth ablation
My husband just had his 4th ablation (first one was way back in 2007), surgeon just shrugged and said it was a no go, too much scarring from previous ones...told pacemaker next...so sad. He's in constant flutter mode right now and we don't know what to do? If it flips into fibrillation, do we go back
My husband just had his 4th ablation (first one was way back in 2007), surgeon just shrugged and said it was a no go, too much scarring from previous ones...told pacemaker next...so sad. He's in constant flutter mode right now and we don't know what to do? If it flips into fibrillation, do we go back
msharon
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AF Association
2 years ago
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