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Does a heart still remodel if medications stop AF completely?
I read a response to a recent post today where a member with recently diagnosed AF was tossing up whether they should continue with meds or get an ablation. The response was yes, you should get an ablation, if you don't you will run the risk that your heart will remodel and the success rate for ablation
I read a response to a recent post today where a member with recently diagnosed AF was tossing up whether they should continue with meds or get an ablation. The response was yes, you should get an ablation, if you don't you will run the risk that your heart will remodel and the success rate for ablation
OzRob
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AF Association
10 months ago
weaning off bisoprolol
Good Evening (at least it’s evening in Canada!), I just had my follow up with my EP today. ablation #1 afib RF Jan 27 2023 Ablation#2 May 31 for afib RF redo and CTA for flutter. My EP is suggesting I discontinue my last remaining med. I am taking bisoprolol 2.5mg once a day. He suggests doing a
Good Evening (at least it’s evening in Canada!), I just had my follow up with my EP today. ablation #1 afib RF Jan 27 2023 Ablation#2 May 31 for afib RF redo and CTA for flutter. My EP is suggesting I discontinue my last remaining med. I am taking bisoprolol 2.5mg once a day. He suggests doing a
MKMafib
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AF Association
10 months ago
New to Afib- tiredness
Diagnosed a little over a week ago with Afib. On Diltazem and Eloquis. I am 58 years old and always been healthy until now. They have given me Flecainide to start taking daily if I have another episode. My question is about being so tired all the time. I sleep a lot but have to work full time.
Diagnosed a little over a week ago with Afib. On Diltazem and Eloquis. I am 58 years old and always been healthy until now. They have given me Flecainide to start taking daily if I have another episode. My question is about being so tired all the time. I sleep a lot but have to work full time.
Jeep2021
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AF Association
10 months ago
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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
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British Heart Foundation
5 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
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
low T4 and T3 normal TSH
I posted earlier in the year about my daughter diagnosed with post partum thyroiditis , no treatment at the time but endocrinologist said he’d keep an eye on her! Her most recent results seem odd to me in that both T4 and T3 are very low but her TSH is also low - her case has been closed and results
I posted earlier in the year about my daughter diagnosed with post partum thyroiditis , no treatment at the time but endocrinologist said he’d keep an eye on her! Her most recent results seem odd to me in that both T4 and T3 are very low but her TSH is also low - her case has been closed and results
Sususulio
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
NHS Waiting Times
Hello I saw the Heart Failure Nurse January 31st she said you need a 24hr Holter so received appointment today for March 6th so just 5 weeks which I think is pretty reasonable. Just received another appointment to see H F Cardiologist on the 11th April so just 5 weeks after Holter. He is the ICD
Hello I saw the Heart Failure Nurse January 31st she said you need a 24hr Holter so received appointment today for March 6th so just 5 weeks which I think is pretty reasonable. Just received another appointment to see H F Cardiologist on the 11th April so just 5 weeks after Holter. He is the ICD
Prada47
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Living with heart failure
Hello out there - my story,I had with out warning heart attack+cardiac arrest back in April 2023 at home ,it was a Stemi heart attack with my LAD blocked. I was in a intensive care /coma for over a week before coming round ,they were unable to unblock the artery in this time ,some damage to my heart
Hello out there - my story,I had with out warning heart attack+cardiac arrest back in April 2023 at home ,it was a Stemi heart attack with my LAD blocked. I was in a intensive care /coma for over a week before coming round ,they were unable to unblock the artery in this time ,some damage to my heart
Stag1
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Quick Poll: if you had to choose between not driving or not cooking what would it be? This is a heart related question!!
I will shortly be having an ICD fitted (defibrillator) to hopefully control idiopathic VT, I am currently in hospital waiting for a slot after an exercise related syncope event.So signing my consent forms and going through the risks and what not to do I can't drive for 6 months or until 6 months after
I will shortly be having an ICD fitted (defibrillator) to hopefully control idiopathic VT, I am currently in hospital waiting for a slot after an exercise related syncope event.So signing my consent forms and going through the risks and what not to do I can't drive for 6 months or until 6 months after
Chinkoflight
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Heart rate up and down
my husband is currently waiting for an appointment with the arrhythmia clinic after suffering a stroke 3 months ago . As I’ve mentioned before he had an ablation in 2017 which had obviously stopped working at some point . Just curious as to whether anyone else s heart rate varies so much . He can go
my husband is currently waiting for an appointment with the arrhythmia clinic after suffering a stroke 3 months ago . As I’ve mentioned before he had an ablation in 2017 which had obviously stopped working at some point . Just curious as to whether anyone else s heart rate varies so much . He can go
Jackiesmith7777
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AF Association
10 months ago
ICD,s
Hi Everyone!My partner has recently been fitted with an ICD in rather a fast manner following a call to attend A& E when this Heart Loop Recorder noted a 10 second Ventricular Standstill. He was unaware of this until his heart monitor team called but down the line he was fitted with an ICD that day.
Hi Everyone!My partner has recently been fitted with an ICD in rather a fast manner following a call to attend A& E when this Heart Loop Recorder noted a 10 second Ventricular Standstill. He was unaware of this until his heart monitor team called but down the line he was fitted with an ICD that day.
MarieMarie1
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills more than 20.5 million people every year across the world
Did you know atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder and leading cause of stroke? Over 1.5 million people in the UK are diagnosed with AF and yet approx. a further 500,000 yet to be diagnosed. A simple pulse check can DETECT AF. Anticoagulation therapy can PROTECT against
Did you know atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder and leading cause of stroke? Over 1.5 million people in the UK are diagnosed with AF and yet approx. a further 500,000 yet to be diagnosed. A simple pulse check can DETECT AF. Anticoagulation therapy can PROTECT against
TracyAdmin
Partner
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AF Association
10 months ago
Lisinopril, A-Fib enlarged left atrium,
I was taking Diltiazem 60 mg 12HR ER Cap 2 times a day for A-fib and hypertension. I stopped it as doctor recommended when I had to take Paxlovid for Covid. I didn't get A-fib when I didn't go back to taking the Diltiazem and have been off of it for more than 2 months. I'm thinking of taking Lisinopril
I was taking Diltiazem 60 mg 12HR ER Cap 2 times a day for A-fib and hypertension. I stopped it as doctor recommended when I had to take Paxlovid for Covid. I didn't get A-fib when I didn't go back to taking the Diltiazem and have been off of it for more than 2 months. I'm thinking of taking Lisinopril
Jana_
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AF Association
10 months ago
Lisinopril enlarged Atrium, afib
Jana_ in reply to BobD 7 days ago I was taking Diltiazem 60 mg 12HR ER Cap 2 times a day for A-fib and hypertension. I stopped it as doctor recommended when I had to take Paxlovid for Covid. I didn't get A-fib when I didn't go back to taking the Diltiazem and have been off of it for more than
Jana_ in reply to BobD 7 days ago I was taking Diltiazem 60 mg 12HR ER Cap 2 times a day for A-fib and hypertension. I stopped it as doctor recommended when I had to take Paxlovid for Covid. I didn't get A-fib when I didn't go back to taking the Diltiazem and have been off of it for more than
Jana_
in
AF Association
10 months ago
Troponin serial levels
I had an Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest back in Sept last year. Long story short came out of hospital a week later with a defibrillator implanted. However, my discharge letter stated that a Troponin test was done as usual I presume and the serial levels were quoted as 163 and 425. I have been curious
I had an Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest back in Sept last year. Long story short came out of hospital a week later with a defibrillator implanted. However, my discharge letter stated that a Troponin test was done as usual I presume and the serial levels were quoted as 163 and 425. I have been curious
Swalecliffe88
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Online/Meet ups for people with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy struggling with Mental Health?
Hi everyone, so my partner was diagnosed with HC when he was 14. Been in great shape and only having medication for his condition up until 2016/2017, then 41, he was advised to have an ICD. Since then he's had 3 occasions where the device has delivered shock therapy and unfortunately the last 2 occasions
Hi everyone, so my partner was diagnosed with HC when he was 14. Been in great shape and only having medication for his condition up until 2016/2017, then 41, he was advised to have an ICD. Since then he's had 3 occasions where the device has delivered shock therapy and unfortunately the last 2 occasions
Chunkiedog
in
British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Post ICD Implant-week 2
Hi all, I was hoping to get some feedback/advice from ideally ladies who have undergone ICD implant surgery. Today marks two weeks from getting an ICD. It is placed under the muscle and towards my armpit, over my left breast. I have been slowly building up some movement and a walking routine back
Hi all, I was hoping to get some feedback/advice from ideally ladies who have undergone ICD implant surgery. Today marks two weeks from getting an ICD. It is placed under the muscle and towards my armpit, over my left breast. I have been slowly building up some movement and a walking routine back
CamomilleTea
in
British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Amiodarone
I had Cardioversion on 30th August. Heart went into sinus rhythm after third attempt but unfortunately slipped back into AF after just one day. I had a call from cardiac nurse this afternoon telling me the plan is to put me onto Amiodarone and then try another Cardioversion. I understand that the Amiodarone
I had Cardioversion on 30th August. Heart went into sinus rhythm after third attempt but unfortunately slipped back into AF after just one day. I had a call from cardiac nurse this afternoon telling me the plan is to put me onto Amiodarone and then try another Cardioversion. I understand that the Amiodarone
Sarn52
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AF Association
10 months ago
Alive, with thanks: update on nightmare
Thank you to everyone for replies. I'm still wading through them but trying to avoid spending time on the computer. I survived the weekend. Saturday night was so bad that the only thing that stopped me from ringing 999 overnight was the fear that I would be told there were no ambulances available. I
Thank you to everyone for replies. I'm still wading through them but trying to avoid spending time on the computer. I survived the weekend. Saturday night was so bad that the only thing that stopped me from ringing 999 overnight was the fear that I would be told there were no ambulances available. I
Redactrice
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
Cardiac MRI Scan
I was referred by the electrocardiologist for an MRI to assess the scar tissue etc before looking at an ICD... Went along this morning and couldn't do it. This is the 2nd time I've tried an MRI (last time was a back injury) and the 2nd time I've had to pull out almost immediately due to the claustrophobia
I was referred by the electrocardiologist for an MRI to assess the scar tissue etc before looking at an ICD... Went along this morning and couldn't do it. This is the 2nd time I've tried an MRI (last time was a back injury) and the 2nd time I've had to pull out almost immediately due to the claustrophobia
DaiHatsu
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
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