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ICD therapy and reapplying for driving licence
I am approaching the time when I should be able to start applying for my driving licence. I had an ICD fitted last August and voluntarily surrendered my licence. It was tough, but I did it over the phone and the DVLA person was really helpful and empathetic. I then received device therapy in October,
I am approaching the time when I should be able to start applying for my driving licence. I had an ICD fitted last August and voluntarily surrendered my licence. It was tough, but I did it over the phone and the DVLA person was really helpful and empathetic. I then received device therapy in October,
EmmJayTea
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Longstanding Persistent AF
Hi All, I am new here, so bear with me!!...Diagnosed with AF 2 years ago ( HR 146, reduced to below 100 on treatment ) in A&E here in the UK. I was an active runner ( 5-10K races ) with a RHR of about 52. I am 68 , and I have hardly any symptoms. I had an ablation in the May ( this year ) which put
Hi All, I am new here, so bear with me!!...Diagnosed with AF 2 years ago ( HR 146, reduced to below 100 on treatment ) in A&E here in the UK. I was an active runner ( 5-10K races ) with a RHR of about 52. I am 68 , and I have hardly any symptoms. I had an ablation in the May ( this year ) which put
FSsimmer
in
AF Association
9 months ago
rogue beats
I had a catheter ablation on Wednesday. Up till now, I was not really getting many problems with my heart, but since early this morning, I’ve had quite a lot of episodes of missing heartbeats, some go on longer than others and it feels like my heart is going to stop. The beat is not the same as the
I had a catheter ablation on Wednesday. Up till now, I was not really getting many problems with my heart, but since early this morning, I’ve had quite a lot of episodes of missing heartbeats, some go on longer than others and it feels like my heart is going to stop. The beat is not the same as the
Sixtychick
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AF Association
9 months ago
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3 Failed Ablations
Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal Afib in September 2019, ( I wasn’t aware I had it as it the symptoms were vey mild) the Consultant recommended Bisoprolol but also put me on the waiting list for an Ablation, the Bisoprolol didn’t agree with me as I am a keen mountain biker and it was like
Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal Afib in September 2019, ( I wasn’t aware I had it as it the symptoms were vey mild) the Consultant recommended Bisoprolol but also put me on the waiting list for an Ablation, the Bisoprolol didn’t agree with me as I am a keen mountain biker and it was like
Judepup
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
No diagnosis - still in hospital on my 34 th day!
Hi all, I was asked to update after I scattered a few posts earlier in the month seeking information following a collapse (syncope) while running in my local Parkrun. That was back on January 27th.I bigged up my ILR as it later showed I had had a left ventricular tachycardia lasting for 23 seconds.
Hi all, I was asked to update after I scattered a few posts earlier in the month seeking information following a collapse (syncope) while running in my local Parkrun. That was back on January 27th.I bigged up my ILR as it later showed I had had a left ventricular tachycardia lasting for 23 seconds.
Chinkoflight
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
Nightmare with(out) flecainide. Cannot get help from NHS.
This is a follow-up to a post I made earlier this week, trying to figure out whether to take a previously unused flecainide prescription as a PIP. I was diagnosed with lone paroxysmal AF 10+ years ago (I was not quite 50) but it has not been a regular problem -- I didn't need regular meds. Due to the
This is a follow-up to a post I made earlier this week, trying to figure out whether to take a previously unused flecainide prescription as a PIP. I was diagnosed with lone paroxysmal AF 10+ years ago (I was not quite 50) but it has not been a regular problem -- I didn't need regular meds. Due to the
Redactrice
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
Going off Eliquis
I had persistent AFIB for many years until I had an ablation procedure in 2022. It was successful and I have not had an AFIB episode in over a year. I check my sinus rhythm every day with my Kardia Mobile device and I am on 100Mg Flecainide per day. I am a 72-year-old man and very physically fit. Because
I had persistent AFIB for many years until I had an ablation procedure in 2022. It was successful and I have not had an AFIB episode in over a year. I check my sinus rhythm every day with my Kardia Mobile device and I am on 100Mg Flecainide per day. I am a 72-year-old man and very physically fit. Because
kurtgv
in
AF Association
9 months ago
Painful arms and shoulders
I went into afib in the early hours of Friday morning and I knew pretty much I would be in it for 30 hours plus.What was different this time was the arrythmia wasn't so severe, the heart rate remained under 100bpm often down to the 60s & 70s and although my BP was all over the place I could carry on
I went into afib in the early hours of Friday morning and I knew pretty much I would be in it for 30 hours plus.What was different this time was the arrythmia wasn't so severe, the heart rate remained under 100bpm often down to the 60s & 70s and although my BP was all over the place I could carry on
Karendeena
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AF Association
9 months ago
Paxlovid with Eliquis
What is the latest advice on taking Paxlovid for Covid if you are on an anticoagulant? Do you need to stop it or just be extra careful of bleeding or not take Paxlovid at all? I know you need to stop your statin drug while on it.
What is the latest advice on taking Paxlovid for Covid if you are on an anticoagulant? Do you need to stop it or just be extra careful of bleeding or not take Paxlovid at all? I know you need to stop your statin drug while on it.
Angels11
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
bnp level high, breathlessness and fluid in lungs. What does this mean?
hello everyone. I have posted relatively frequently, most recently because my weight loss surgery was cancelled due to high heart rate(120-130) in persistent af and breathlessness. The gp gave me additional bisoprolol which brought hr down to about 90. Breathlessness has continued, possibly due to
hello everyone. I have posted relatively frequently, most recently because my weight loss surgery was cancelled due to high heart rate(120-130) in persistent af and breathlessness. The gp gave me additional bisoprolol which brought hr down to about 90. Breathlessness has continued, possibly due to
Rhiannonimity1
in
AF Association
9 months ago
In the dark
Hi all those with AF I was told in March by paramedics I was in AF and taken to hospital I was just recovering from Covid When I got there my heart rate hade begun to go down so kept in over night night and given prescriptions for beta blockers and blood thinners Sent home and not given any advise
Hi all those with AF I was told in March by paramedics I was in AF and taken to hospital I was just recovering from Covid When I got there my heart rate hade begun to go down so kept in over night night and given prescriptions for beta blockers and blood thinners Sent home and not given any advise
Shoefairy
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
Back In AFib
Hi, I have been a member of this forum for years but not been for a while. I had a second ablation years ago and have had no AF at all until last night when I went into AF. I was able to see a doctor this morning who confirmed AF via an ECG, referred me to cardiology and put me back on Sotalol
Hi, I have been a member of this forum for years but not been for a while. I had a second ablation years ago and have had no AF at all until last night when I went into AF. I was able to see a doctor this morning who confirmed AF via an ECG, referred me to cardiology and put me back on Sotalol
Stucoo
in
AF Association
9 months ago
Escalators with an ICD
Hi Again All,Sorry for the influx of posts just trying to get to grips with life with an ICD. What is the situation with escalators in shopping centres, airports etc I have read it can interfere with your icd,?
Hi Again All,Sorry for the influx of posts just trying to get to grips with life with an ICD. What is the situation with escalators in shopping centres, airports etc I have read it can interfere with your icd,?
MarieMarie1
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Icd warrior
Icd fitted nearly 2 yrs
Icd fitted nearly 2 yrs
Tykes2608
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Multiple arrhythmias
I have now been told by EP that I have a number of different arrhythmias which probably explains why various rhythm control meds have caused other arrhythmias and not been effective . The ablation I had earlier this year helped and i am mostly in sinus rhythm. Only taking blood thinner and sotolol PIP
I have now been told by EP that I have a number of different arrhythmias which probably explains why various rhythm control meds have caused other arrhythmias and not been effective . The ablation I had earlier this year helped and i am mostly in sinus rhythm. Only taking blood thinner and sotolol PIP
Cassag
in
AF Association
9 months ago
anterior wall afib ablation update from April 28th
I am super excited, I had a follow up with my EP Dr. Here in Arkansas, they did tests including my pacemaker interrogation… Whooo Hooo, it showed NSR 99+%, less than 1% out, but NOT afib! Never give up, I wish I had followed Cleveland Clinic DR advice 4 years ago, following up with a 3rd ablation after
I am super excited, I had a follow up with my EP Dr. Here in Arkansas, they did tests including my pacemaker interrogation… Whooo Hooo, it showed NSR 99+%, less than 1% out, but NOT afib! Never give up, I wish I had followed Cleveland Clinic DR advice 4 years ago, following up with a 3rd ablation after
Spoiler
in
AF Association
9 months ago
Update to private cardiology consultation.
I am really pleased with today’s appointment. I gave him a list I had typed of all my questions and he went through them one by one. He was very happy with the Kardia ecg printouts and didn’t require an ecg there. We discussed many things Af and heart related. He also reviewed my cholesterol figures
I am really pleased with today’s appointment. I gave him a list I had typed of all my questions and he went through them one by one. He was very happy with the Kardia ecg printouts and didn’t require an ecg there. We discussed many things Af and heart related. He also reviewed my cholesterol figures
Tilly1957
in
AF Association
9 months ago
2 weeks post icd op - new symptoms?!
Husband had an ICD implanted 6/2. As far as told uneventful and successful. New breathlessness to the point of limiting walking. Never had breathlessness, came on after ICD operation. Causing strange breathing patterns daytime when awake, and has significantly worsened nighttime central sleep apnoea
Husband had an ICD implanted 6/2. As far as told uneventful and successful. New breathlessness to the point of limiting walking. Never had breathlessness, came on after ICD operation. Causing strange breathing patterns daytime when awake, and has significantly worsened nighttime central sleep apnoea
Efka
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
ICD AND DRIVING
Hi All, What's the score with driving with an ICD. I Have received conflicting advice. I believe you have to stop for 1 month after device fitting if icd fitted for precautionary reason or you had a ventricular arrhythmia without incapacity? I understand otherwise if shocked 6 month driving ban?Have
Hi All, What's the score with driving with an ICD. I Have received conflicting advice. I believe you have to stop for 1 month after device fitting if icd fitted for precautionary reason or you had a ventricular arrhythmia without incapacity? I understand otherwise if shocked 6 month driving ban?Have
MarieMarie1
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Propafenone and taste
Anyone have any firsthand experience with Propafenone and taste? Everything tastes disgusting this morning and I hope its a side effect that fades.😬. Still not convinced it is going to even stop the Atrial Tachycardia as I am still having it, but now this.... Ugh.
Anyone have any firsthand experience with Propafenone and taste? Everything tastes disgusting this morning and I hope its a side effect that fades.😬. Still not convinced it is going to even stop the Atrial Tachycardia as I am still having it, but now this.... Ugh.
MeganMN
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AF Association
9 months ago
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