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Song and Dance ?
I was thinking of the best way to celebrate my eight month anniversary since my WMM (Wolf Mini Maze) in Tokyo by Dr Ohtsuka at the NewHeart Watanabe Hospital. I am still in NSR (normal sinus rhythm) and my divorce from AFib is finalised. As our friend Jim knows, I went a little mad (as you do) when
I was thinking of the best way to celebrate my eight month anniversary since my WMM (Wolf Mini Maze) in Tokyo by Dr Ohtsuka at the NewHeart Watanabe Hospital. I am still in NSR (normal sinus rhythm) and my divorce from AFib is finalised. As our friend Jim knows, I went a little mad (as you do) when
saulger
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AF Association
1 year ago
What is life like with an icd?
I'm a very active person. 44 years old. I love to run. Is that still possible? What can I expect? Any information would be greatly appreciated... So daunting.
I'm a very active person. 44 years old. I love to run. Is that still possible? What can I expect? Any information would be greatly appreciated... So daunting.
Maradona10
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British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
Atrial Fibrillation medication
Hi, I’m not sure how to proceed here. I’m just hoping someone else feels as frustrated as I do. I was told when I was diagnosed with AF over a year ago that I would be able to live a normal life. It wouldn’t impact on me and everything would carry on as usual. I haven’t found that to be true. My irregular
Hi, I’m not sure how to proceed here. I’m just hoping someone else feels as frustrated as I do. I was told when I was diagnosed with AF over a year ago that I would be able to live a normal life. It wouldn’t impact on me and everything would carry on as usual. I haven’t found that to be true. My irregular
SashaPooch
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AF Association
1 year ago
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ICD fitting tomorrow!
I have Long QT Syndrome, and had been asymptomatic for the last 46 years until a couple of weeks ago, and since then have had 5 episodes! I'm also an HGV driver. All 5 episodes have resulted in loss of consciousness, with incontinence, and the last 3 episodes lead to VF arrest needing CPR and defib.
I have Long QT Syndrome, and had been asymptomatic for the last 46 years until a couple of weeks ago, and since then have had 5 episodes! I'm also an HGV driver. All 5 episodes have resulted in loss of consciousness, with incontinence, and the last 3 episodes lead to VF arrest needing CPR and defib.
SuffolkLad77
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British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
Ablation for all types of AF?
I was reading a recent post - To 'ablate or not to ablate' by Tamgirl. Most responses were yes to ablation. I ask this question of everybody on each side of the fence. Do you know what type of AF you have? Your type of AF may have had a bearing on your decision to ablate or hold of on ablation. Vagal
I was reading a recent post - To 'ablate or not to ablate' by Tamgirl. Most responses were yes to ablation. I ask this question of everybody on each side of the fence. Do you know what type of AF you have? Your type of AF may have had a bearing on your decision to ablate or hold of on ablation. Vagal
OzRob
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
Question for ACM/ARVC folk: Nocturnal ectopics/PVCs
Hello. I have some questions for other people who have ACM/ARVC and I hope you will be able to help. I'm feeling very groggy this morning. I was woken at 1am by frequent noticeable ectopics/PVCs and some non-sustained VTs (ratio of at least 3 per normal beat, approx total 90-110 PVCs per min). It was
Hello. I have some questions for other people who have ACM/ARVC and I hope you will be able to help. I'm feeling very groggy this morning. I was woken at 1am by frequent noticeable ectopics/PVCs and some non-sustained VTs (ratio of at least 3 per normal beat, approx total 90-110 PVCs per min). It was
EmmJayTea
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
What would you expect?
Hi Everyone, Just thought I’d ask here as the help I’ve received on here has been invaluable. Since my Cardioversion in Jan 2022 I have been in a sinus rhythm. I was originally told prior to the Cardioversion that if 6 months after I’m still in a sinus rhythm. I would be able to come off the edoxaban
Hi Everyone, Just thought I’d ask here as the help I’ve received on here has been invaluable. Since my Cardioversion in Jan 2022 I have been in a sinus rhythm. I was originally told prior to the Cardioversion that if 6 months after I’m still in a sinus rhythm. I would be able to come off the edoxaban
wordzo
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AF Association
1 year ago
Post ablation short of breath
I am 74 years old. I had a catheter ablation 3 days ago having been in permanent Afib for 5 months. I have suffered from asthma since childhood & have an FEV of a 90 year old, or so I'm told. Nevertheless I was 3 months trekking in Nepal recently (Nov to January this year), hiking to 5,400 metres and
I am 74 years old. I had a catheter ablation 3 days ago having been in permanent Afib for 5 months. I have suffered from asthma since childhood & have an FEV of a 90 year old, or so I'm told. Nevertheless I was 3 months trekking in Nepal recently (Nov to January this year), hiking to 5,400 metres and
jnbee
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
A DNA test, a book and a diet - my AFib Eureka moment !
First I wanted to say what a fantastic group this is and just how much it has supported, reassured and lifted me on my Afib journey, it’s been invaluable I’m a 61 year old woman with paroxysmal lone Afib, possibly SVT too. My story in brief is that I was diagnosed 3 years ago after my Fitbit showed
First I wanted to say what a fantastic group this is and just how much it has supported, reassured and lifted me on my Afib journey, it’s been invaluable I’m a 61 year old woman with paroxysmal lone Afib, possibly SVT too. My story in brief is that I was diagnosed 3 years ago after my Fitbit showed
Dyldog
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Heart Rhythm Disorders Support
1 year ago
A DNA test, a book and a diet - AFib Eureka moment !
First I wanted to say what a fantastic group this is and just how much it has supported, reassured and lifted me on my AFib journey, it’s been invaluable I’m a 61 year old woman with paroxysmal lone AFib, possibly SVT too. My story in brief is that I was diagnosed 3 years ago after my Fitbit showed
First I wanted to say what a fantastic group this is and just how much it has supported, reassured and lifted me on my AFib journey, it’s been invaluable I’m a 61 year old woman with paroxysmal lone AFib, possibly SVT too. My story in brief is that I was diagnosed 3 years ago after my Fitbit showed
Dyldog
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
PAF - move to PiP only
Hi Can anyone tell me of their experiences of moving from daily medication (Flecainide) to PiP only? Heart attack in 2019, out of the blue - fit & healthy. Investigations - no real culprit - eventually a few months later, after symptoms & further investigations, diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib. Basically
Hi Can anyone tell me of their experiences of moving from daily medication (Flecainide) to PiP only? Heart attack in 2019, out of the blue - fit & healthy. Investigations - no real culprit - eventually a few months later, after symptoms & further investigations, diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib. Basically
AAJJTt
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
Two interesting articles
Here are links to two interesting articles. The first one details the benefits of exercise in preventing AF (it’s not clear if this applies to those who already have AF). The second-an older one which has been posted before but can probably stand repetition-details the negative effects of even small
Here are links to two interesting articles. The first one details the benefits of exercise in preventing AF (it’s not clear if this applies to those who already have AF). The second-an older one which has been posted before but can probably stand repetition-details the negative effects of even small
Samazeuilh2
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
What is Left Atrial Rhythm and is it related to Afib?
I have paroxysmal Afib, which appears to be well managed with Flecainide and Metoprolol. I am having an unrelated medical procedure next week so my anaesthetist sent me for an ECG, which I had to drop back to her office. After getting the ECG done by a nurse at my local GP's rooms, the nurse took the
I have paroxysmal Afib, which appears to be well managed with Flecainide and Metoprolol. I am having an unrelated medical procedure next week so my anaesthetist sent me for an ECG, which I had to drop back to her office. After getting the ECG done by a nurse at my local GP's rooms, the nurse took the
bean_counter27
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
Flecainide, Diltiazem and Shortness of Breath
Anyone get shortness of breath (SOB) from Flecainide and/or Diltiazem -- not right away, but months later? For the first six months on both drugs, I had no SOB. For the second six months I had SOB. Now that I stopped both drugs, it seems better. Could be a coincidence, but looking for group experiences
Anyone get shortness of breath (SOB) from Flecainide and/or Diltiazem -- not right away, but months later? For the first six months on both drugs, I had no SOB. For the second six months I had SOB. Now that I stopped both drugs, it seems better. Could be a coincidence, but looking for group experiences
mjames1
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
A question please
I had had bouts of Afib ranging on average of 12-18 hours a time for many years. I then had one of 55 hours 5 years ago. Then it was back to the usual pattern. Suddenly I’m into another long one? I have always self converted and never been to hospital, except twice in 18 years and that was with chest
I had had bouts of Afib ranging on average of 12-18 hours a time for many years. I then had one of 55 hours 5 years ago. Then it was back to the usual pattern. Suddenly I’m into another long one? I have always self converted and never been to hospital, except twice in 18 years and that was with chest
Frances123
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AF Association
1 year ago
Closing tomorrow – last chance to participate in our survey on simultaneous screening of AF and Blood Pressure.
You are invited to participate in an online survey on behalf of the AF Association. Your feedback will contribute in providing researchers working in this field to better understand the following: • How common is simultaneous screening of high blood pressure and Atrial Fibrillation (AF) amongst patients
You are invited to participate in an online survey on behalf of the AF Association. Your feedback will contribute in providing researchers working in this field to better understand the following: • How common is simultaneous screening of high blood pressure and Atrial Fibrillation (AF) amongst patients
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Arrhythmia Alliance
1 year ago
Closing tomorrow – last chance to participate in our survey on simultaneous screening of AF and Blood Pressure.
You are invited to participate in an online survey on behalf of the AF Association. Your feedback will contribute in providing researchers working in this field to better understand the following: • How common is simultaneous screening of high blood pressure and Atrial Fibrillation (AF) amongst patients
You are invited to participate in an online survey on behalf of the AF Association. Your feedback will contribute in providing researchers working in this field to better understand the following: • How common is simultaneous screening of high blood pressure and Atrial Fibrillation (AF) amongst patients
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AF Association
1 year ago
Proper Drug for My Wife and Efficacy of an Ablation
For the past 40 days, my 77-year-old, relatively fit wife has been in and out of AFib — but mostly in. She’s had three trips to the hospital during this period, because her heart rate had been in the 120-150 range for several hours each time. On her first hospital visit, she was given Diltiazem and
For the past 40 days, my 77-year-old, relatively fit wife has been in and out of AFib — but mostly in. She’s had three trips to the hospital during this period, because her heart rate had been in the 120-150 range for several hours each time. On her first hospital visit, she was given Diltiazem and
Tiburon
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AF Association
1 year ago
Is it bad for you to just wait out an Afib spisode.
Over the last month I went into Afib 6+ times. The first one lasted about 12 hours. The next 3 I ended up in emergency and they had to cardiovert me. The 5th time lasted 24 hours. The 6th time, however, lasted 5 days. But I was so fed up with sitting in emergency for 12 hours and getting my chest blasted
Over the last month I went into Afib 6+ times. The first one lasted about 12 hours. The next 3 I ended up in emergency and they had to cardiovert me. The 5th time lasted 24 hours. The 6th time, however, lasted 5 days. But I was so fed up with sitting in emergency for 12 hours and getting my chest blasted
dave22222
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AF Association
1 year ago
Cambridge Heartbeats ICD Support Group
We are pleased to invite you to the Cambridge Heartbeats ICD Support Group meeting, taking place at The Arbury Community Centre, Campkin Road, Cambridge CB4 2LD, on Thursday 12 October at 2pm. This will be a special meeting with Training for CPR, demonstrations of AEDs and training with practice dummies
We are pleased to invite you to the Cambridge Heartbeats ICD Support Group meeting, taking place at The Arbury Community Centre, Campkin Road, Cambridge CB4 2LD, on Thursday 12 October at 2pm. This will be a special meeting with Training for CPR, demonstrations of AEDs and training with practice dummies
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heart Attack
1 year ago
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