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Sotalol v Bisoprolol
My GP recently decided to discontinue my beta-blocker from 2 x 2.5 bisoprolol and take 1 x 50mg sotalol instead. (This decision was following an ICD firing) I had been taking the bisoprolol for the last ten years and monitoring my BP with a cuff device, where my BP had always shown a borderline normal
My GP recently decided to discontinue my beta-blocker from 2 x 2.5 bisoprolol and take 1 x 50mg sotalol instead. (This decision was following an ICD firing) I had been taking the bisoprolol for the last ten years and monitoring my BP with a cuff device, where my BP had always shown a borderline normal
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
ICD complications
Hello everyone This is my first post on this site. I had an ICD fitted last August after I had a major heart attack that resulted in heart failuer. As I was having some issues with the pocket my cardiologist decided to go back in and bury the ICD deeper into the muscle. This was done in early March.
Hello everyone This is my first post on this site. I had an ICD fitted last August after I had a major heart attack that resulted in heart failuer. As I was having some issues with the pocket my cardiologist decided to go back in and bury the ICD deeper into the muscle. This was done in early March.
Farage
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Melatonin and night time Afib. An observation
I have been taking 5mg of Melatonin on and off through the years to manage bouts of insomnia. Recently I have noticed that without taking Melatonin I am waking up with Afib through the night but if I take it before bed I'm sleeping through and not either not noticing the Afib, or not actually getting
I have been taking 5mg of Melatonin on and off through the years to manage bouts of insomnia. Recently I have noticed that without taking Melatonin I am waking up with Afib through the night but if I take it before bed I'm sleeping through and not either not noticing the Afib, or not actually getting
MisterMagoo
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AF Association
2 years ago
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Status Update Post-atrial Cardioäblation:
Had rapid atrial quivering/fibrillation develop in Feb '21 while I was focused on avoiding a second heart attack after having had a major one 9½ years earlier. Got put on meds to see if AFib could be managed that way but worsened to the point that by Aug, my heart was tracked at 244 BPM and I'd collapsed
Had rapid atrial quivering/fibrillation develop in Feb '21 while I was focused on avoiding a second heart attack after having had a major one 9½ years earlier. Got put on meds to see if AFib could be managed that way but worsened to the point that by Aug, my heart was tracked at 244 BPM and I'd collapsed
PrinzMongo
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AF Association
2 years ago
Coming off Tykosyn
I am a 68-year-old male six years ago I had a flutter had an ablation and didn’t work. Then I had two other ablations Because my a flutter turned into a fib.Those two oblations to not work so being I went to a fib. 4 years ago my new doctor put me on Tykosyn. Worked very good no issues was in sinus
I am a 68-year-old male six years ago I had a flutter had an ablation and didn’t work. Then I had two other ablations Because my a flutter turned into a fib.Those two oblations to not work so being I went to a fib. 4 years ago my new doctor put me on Tykosyn. Worked very good no issues was in sinus
jsanta
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AF Association
2 years ago
Sotalol and being nauseous everyday..
Good day folks. I am a 42 year old male with Paroxysmal afib , narrowing pulmonary veins and a dilated aortic root opening at the sov . I have had a pulmonaryveinisolation and have tried multiple medications with no real help. I am now on Sotalol and I am feeling nauseous throughout the day and my day
Good day folks. I am a 42 year old male with Paroxysmal afib , narrowing pulmonary veins and a dilated aortic root opening at the sov . I have had a pulmonaryveinisolation and have tried multiple medications with no real help. I am now on Sotalol and I am feeling nauseous throughout the day and my day
Fryguy
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AF Association
2 years ago
Flecainide or ablation for atrial fibrillation?
My partner has recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He has been offered either medication or ablation and he has opted for ablation as he does not want to be on medication for the rest of his life (he is early 40s). The consultant said it is a complicated procedure with risks and 1 in 200
My partner has recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He has been offered either medication or ablation and he has opted for ablation as he does not want to be on medication for the rest of his life (he is early 40s). The consultant said it is a complicated procedure with risks and 1 in 200
TnJns
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AF Association
2 years ago
My arrhythmia pattern is intermittent. It seems to build up over a few days then really busy for 10/14 days. Peace in between. Advice please
I’m due to see arrhythmia nurse soon after a successful cardio version in November. Before I see the consultant they’ve insisted I have a 24hr tape. But I’m having 3 things going on arrhythmia wise none of which are continuous. All these are intermittent I have busy rhythm weeks but also quiet weeks
I’m due to see arrhythmia nurse soon after a successful cardio version in November. Before I see the consultant they’ve insisted I have a 24hr tape. But I’m having 3 things going on arrhythmia wise none of which are continuous. All these are intermittent I have busy rhythm weeks but also quiet weeks
Ewloe
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AF Association
2 years ago
ICD travel advice
Hi all , I’m flying for the 1st time from I had an ICD put in & was looking for some advice/tips regarding airport scanners etc & how you’re generally treated when you show them your card ? It’s only a short flight from Belfast to Gatwick & back for a few days break Thanks in advance
Hi all , I’m flying for the 1st time from I had an ICD put in & was looking for some advice/tips regarding airport scanners etc & how you’re generally treated when you show them your card ? It’s only a short flight from Belfast to Gatwick & back for a few days break Thanks in advance
Lurganspur
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Feeling pressured into ablation!
I met with an EP in South Birmingham today (NHS) referred by my private cardiologist. He was extremely curt, didn’t listen and delighted in telling me that PAF would invariably turn into permanent afib and ablation was my only choice but it probably wouldn’t work first time and came with all sorts of
I met with an EP in South Birmingham today (NHS) referred by my private cardiologist. He was extremely curt, didn’t listen and delighted in telling me that PAF would invariably turn into permanent afib and ablation was my only choice but it probably wouldn’t work first time and came with all sorts of
Motov
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AF Association
2 years ago
Help with unexplained weight loss
Hello all, I am waiting upon the fitting of an ICD. In the meantime, as a type II diabetic, I have been having terrible problems with my guts. Lost 20lbs in just a month. Seems my medications had pushed me into Ketosis which probably is the cause. This came on top of painful cramps and griping in my
Hello all, I am waiting upon the fitting of an ICD. In the meantime, as a type II diabetic, I have been having terrible problems with my guts. Lost 20lbs in just a month. Seems my medications had pushed me into Ketosis which probably is the cause. This came on top of painful cramps and griping in my
Brunovsky
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Off beta block and Flec prior to Ablation?
I’m scheduled for my fourth (final?) ablation this time for atrial flutter. The EP asks me to stop taking Metoprolol (50mg 2x) and Flecainide (50mx 2x) four days prior. Additionally to stop amlodipine day of procedure. What are peoples’ experiences who have done this? I’m currently back in NSR due to
I’m scheduled for my fourth (final?) ablation this time for atrial flutter. The EP asks me to stop taking Metoprolol (50mg 2x) and Flecainide (50mx 2x) four days prior. Additionally to stop amlodipine day of procedure. What are peoples’ experiences who have done this? I’m currently back in NSR due to
DKBX
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AF Association
2 years ago
Abalation worries
Hi there...I am booked in to see an electrophysio cardiologist on March 25th about alternative treatment to my 2.5mg bisoprolol which isn't working that well for me now after a year ..they can't up my dose because of my low pulse rate ..my afib almost always starts when my pulse drops in the evening
Hi there...I am booked in to see an electrophysio cardiologist on March 25th about alternative treatment to my 2.5mg bisoprolol which isn't working that well for me now after a year ..they can't up my dose because of my low pulse rate ..my afib almost always starts when my pulse drops in the evening
Andyb7612
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AF Association
2 years ago
Needing reassurance
I had a mini-stroke on Monday with no lasting effects. My problem is i am now scared to death of another one. I am staying in bed just waiting for something to happen. I received excellent treatment at the ER and many tests were run. I am waiting to have a special heart cath done to check for "bubbles
I had a mini-stroke on Monday with no lasting effects. My problem is i am now scared to death of another one. I am staying in bed just waiting for something to happen. I received excellent treatment at the ER and many tests were run. I am waiting to have a special heart cath done to check for "bubbles
myskye4
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Anxiety Support
2 years ago
Cardiologist suggests a defibrillator
Hi I had 3 HA last year. The first one damaged my left ventricle and it no longer pumps correctly. My medication hasn’t improved things because of my low BP I am on a low dose. Yesterday my cardiologist suggested I need a defibrillator fitted omg. Would love to hear from anyone who has been through this
Hi I had 3 HA last year. The first one damaged my left ventricle and it no longer pumps correctly. My medication hasn’t improved things because of my low BP I am on a low dose. Yesterday my cardiologist suggested I need a defibrillator fitted omg. Would love to hear from anyone who has been through this
Fieldhouse
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Cocktail of drugs
Just starting taking digoxin along with bisoprolol and perindopril which I was already taking, following my heart going into AF a couple of days ago. I had cardioversion approx 20 months ago. Anyone else taking this cocktail of medicines?
Just starting taking digoxin along with bisoprolol and perindopril which I was already taking, following my heart going into AF a couple of days ago. I had cardioversion approx 20 months ago. Anyone else taking this cocktail of medicines?
lindyloo59
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AF Association
2 years ago
Nervous to change medication
Following a STEMI Heart Attack I have a LVEF 30 %. I read about Entresto helping increase the EF and asked about the drug at Cardio Rehab. The nurse has just advised me that I am suitable to try it to see whether it helps my Heart Failure and now I don't know what to do... I am on a waiting list to have
Following a STEMI Heart Attack I have a LVEF 30 %. I read about Entresto helping increase the EF and asked about the drug at Cardio Rehab. The nurse has just advised me that I am suitable to try it to see whether it helps my Heart Failure and now I don't know what to do... I am on a waiting list to have
Cinders123
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Stem Cell Therapy for Cardiomyopathy
My husband has cardiomyopathy with a fib, has ICD and now his EP cardiologist suggesting AV node ablation. But we just found out about stem cell therapy for Cardiomyopathy. Has any one heard about that, has any experience on this subject ?
My husband has cardiomyopathy with a fib, has ICD and now his EP cardiologist suggesting AV node ablation. But we just found out about stem cell therapy for Cardiomyopathy. Has any one heard about that, has any experience on this subject ?
Yogi59
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Dilemma with medication
I have just visited a rheumatologist who has put me back on 5mg of prednisolone, to taper 1 mg every 6 weeks. This is after my doctor tapered me too quickly from 15mg to zero within 7 months. The PMR pain is back and I was reluctant to go back on prednisolone as I have had awful side effects (the GP
I have just visited a rheumatologist who has put me back on 5mg of prednisolone, to taper 1 mg every 6 weeks. This is after my doctor tapered me too quickly from 15mg to zero within 7 months. The PMR pain is back and I was reluctant to go back on prednisolone as I have had awful side effects (the GP
Karendeena
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
How to say I’ve got an ICD in my chest in different languages.
I’ll flash my card from the hospital but I was curious what other countries do for ICDs? I’m going over to Malaga for a few days so in Spanish I need to say (airport scanners etc); Tengo un DCI en mi pecho Which other countries have you had to explain your situation? What did you say?
I’ll flash my card from the hospital but I was curious what other countries do for ICDs? I’m going over to Malaga for a few days so in Spanish I need to say (airport scanners etc); Tengo un DCI en mi pecho Which other countries have you had to explain your situation? What did you say?
BenThom-Wood
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
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