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Back home from Ablation
Morning all, I got home late last night from from my cryo ablation at St Barts. They gave me transport to and from as I was struggling with that aspect which was brilliant. Had a bit of an issue with low blood pressure afterwards but I do tend to suffer with fairly low blood pressure anyway. I don’t
Morning all, I got home late last night from from my cryo ablation at St Barts. They gave me transport to and from as I was struggling with that aspect which was brilliant. Had a bit of an issue with low blood pressure afterwards but I do tend to suffer with fairly low blood pressure anyway. I don’t
Foxey2
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AF Association
3 years ago
Pill in pocket
Look forward to comments. Seems my cardiologist wants to cover all the bases (more medications = better protection). GP agreed I should try coming off flecainide. Taking Xarelto blood thinner to be safe. Use Apple Watch and take ECG readings at every opportunity. Five days ago I went off flecainide
Look forward to comments. Seems my cardiologist wants to cover all the bases (more medications = better protection). GP agreed I should try coming off flecainide. Taking Xarelto blood thinner to be safe. Use Apple Watch and take ECG readings at every opportunity. Five days ago I went off flecainide
Fabfibber
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AF Association
3 years ago
Ablation Booked
So a week on Sunday, heading into the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital for my ablation for the PAF. Not too anxious bearing in mind I had the same procedure over three years ago to fix the flutter and then three weeks later, the catheter cardioversion to fix the fibrillation triggered by the original procedure
So a week on Sunday, heading into the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital for my ablation for the PAF. Not too anxious bearing in mind I had the same procedure over three years ago to fix the flutter and then three weeks later, the catheter cardioversion to fix the fibrillation triggered by the original procedure
Slim2018
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AF Association
3 years ago
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Importance of Blood Testing
Diagnosed with afib in Feb '21, taking .50gm of metoprolol to control heart rate. Recent blood test revealed glucose increased from 100 to 140 likely caused by metoprolol. Cardiologist currently considering other medications. (prior glucose readings were always below 110). Would encourage all to
Diagnosed with afib in Feb '21, taking .50gm of metoprolol to control heart rate. Recent blood test revealed glucose increased from 100 to 140 likely caused by metoprolol. Cardiologist currently considering other medications. (prior glucose readings were always below 110). Would encourage all to
mav7
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 years ago
Why continue warfarin?
Will I be okay to go off warfarin and switch back to taking 2 low dose aspirin daily? My cardiologist just shrugged and said he can't make me continue warfarin. I believe my diagnosis of AFib was erroneous.
Will I be okay to go off warfarin and switch back to taking 2 low dose aspirin daily? My cardiologist just shrugged and said he can't make me continue warfarin. I believe my diagnosis of AFib was erroneous.
Calypso4811
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Anticoagulation Support
3 years ago
Gum disease link to AFib and Ortner’s syndrome
Dear Community, I know that this may only apply to a small number of people, but even if it just helps one person then it’s worth me sharing! This is my theory, although it was also the opinion of the ENT consultant. Due to covid, I missed dental and hygienist appointments, I then had periodontal disease
Dear Community, I know that this may only apply to a small number of people, but even if it just helps one person then it’s worth me sharing! This is my theory, although it was also the opinion of the ENT consultant. Due to covid, I missed dental and hygienist appointments, I then had periodontal disease
Slidingdoors99
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 years ago
A little disheartened!
So I'd rather keep things positive but I suppose I can only be honest! Its 7 weeks since ablation for afib. Before ablation I was symptomatic during afib (shortness of breath,dizzy and palpitations and sweating) but when it self terminated after a while I was generally fine. And could excersise generally
So I'd rather keep things positive but I suppose I can only be honest! Its 7 weeks since ablation for afib. Before ablation I was symptomatic during afib (shortness of breath,dizzy and palpitations and sweating) but when it self terminated after a while I was generally fine. And could excersise generally
Hidden
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AF Association
3 years ago
After a cardio version what things should you avoid doing in relation to exercise or every day stuff? To reduce risk of returning to AFib?
Post HA, arrest and a stent ( which put me into continuous AFib) 3 months ago Saw arrhythmia specialist yesterday and will have 1st cardio version in about 4 weeks. I was very fit and used to exercise before this lot. I’m now in slow lane at swimming and get breathless walking to quickly or up a small
Post HA, arrest and a stent ( which put me into continuous AFib) 3 months ago Saw arrhythmia specialist yesterday and will have 1st cardio version in about 4 weeks. I was very fit and used to exercise before this lot. I’m now in slow lane at swimming and get breathless walking to quickly or up a small
Ewloe
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AF Association
3 years ago
Upgraded from paroxysmal afib into pafib…. Deep joy! Update, update!!
After eight straight days of continuous afib and one day in A&E, I converted back to NSR earlier this afternoon! To say I’m relieved would be an understatement but I’m now paranoid about flipping back at anytime. This really is a most horrid condition! My burning question now is, do I carry on taking
After eight straight days of continuous afib and one day in A&E, I converted back to NSR earlier this afternoon! To say I’m relieved would be an understatement but I’m now paranoid about flipping back at anytime. This really is a most horrid condition! My burning question now is, do I carry on taking
Motov
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AF Association
3 years ago
Flecainide with Afib and LBBB?
Hello, In a bid to stop me going into Afib my electrophysiologist has stopped my very low dose of bisop for what I think says Diltiazen ER and flecainide 100mg bd. I was previously told by my cardiologist I should not take flecainide due to my LBBB. I did mention this to the EP, who said my heart function
Hello, In a bid to stop me going into Afib my electrophysiologist has stopped my very low dose of bisop for what I think says Diltiazen ER and flecainide 100mg bd. I was previously told by my cardiologist I should not take flecainide due to my LBBB. I did mention this to the EP, who said my heart function
IsobelBrown54
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 years ago
Vagal Nerve stimulation
Has anyone explored ways of stimulating the vagal nerve as a way of preventing AF as seems to be responsible for possibly the majority of Afib triggers? Wouldn't it be great if just like a pacemaker we could have a vagal nerve implant to give it a jolt when it's thinking of doing it's dirty work!!!
Has anyone explored ways of stimulating the vagal nerve as a way of preventing AF as seems to be responsible for possibly the majority of Afib triggers? Wouldn't it be great if just like a pacemaker we could have a vagal nerve implant to give it a jolt when it's thinking of doing it's dirty work!!!
Swimsyroke
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AF Association
3 years ago
Nerve pain
Hi all, I had my ICD fitted 19days ago. I was just wondering if anyone else had gotten nerve pain down the side of the neck and near collar bone? I've had it on and off since it's been fitted, I've also had chest pains too which I went to A&E for but they couldn't find what caused that. Just wondering
Hi all, I had my ICD fitted 19days ago. I was just wondering if anyone else had gotten nerve pain down the side of the neck and near collar bone? I've had it on and off since it's been fitted, I've also had chest pains too which I went to A&E for but they couldn't find what caused that. Just wondering
Cherrelleford
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Upgraded from paroxysmal afib into persistent afib…. Deep joy!
Well, following on from my previous post about longest time in afib with pafib. After five days stuck in afib I gave up trying to sit it out and went to A&E hoping they’d zap me out of it, apparently not as I’d waited too long? I was in hospital for 12 hours, 8 of which was spent on a bench in a corridor
Well, following on from my previous post about longest time in afib with pafib. After five days stuck in afib I gave up trying to sit it out and went to A&E hoping they’d zap me out of it, apparently not as I’d waited too long? I was in hospital for 12 hours, 8 of which was spent on a bench in a corridor
Motov
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AF Association
3 years ago
Are there any natural supplements really worth taking for AFib? There’s so many claims out there.
Been in permanent AFib since stemi, cardiac arrest and stent fitted 2 months ago. Not obese never smoked exercised hard 4 times a week. Curious about supplements but also curious about medical treatments of cardiac version and ablation as I’m seeing arythmia nurse to discuss options next week. Any info
Been in permanent AFib since stemi, cardiac arrest and stent fitted 2 months ago. Not obese never smoked exercised hard 4 times a week. Curious about supplements but also curious about medical treatments of cardiac version and ablation as I’m seeing arythmia nurse to discuss options next week. Any info
Ewloe
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AF Association
3 years ago
Sick sinus syndrome and afib
ECG holter mounted to investigate afib. Results arrived and the holter software printed: ARRHYTHMIA [i]Arrhythmias (Delay > 140%): 39[/i] [i]-longest: 1.96s at 11:35 PM[/i] [i]Bradycardias (<50 1/min): 353[/i] [i]-slowest: 43 min at 4:25 AM[/i] [i]Pauses (>2000ms): 498[/i] [i]-longest: 14.56 s at 7:
ECG holter mounted to investigate afib. Results arrived and the holter software printed: ARRHYTHMIA [i]Arrhythmias (Delay > 140%): 39[/i] [i]-longest: 1.96s at 11:35 PM[/i] [i]Bradycardias (<50 1/min): 353[/i] [i]-slowest: 43 min at 4:25 AM[/i] [i]Pauses (>2000ms): 498[/i] [i]-longest: 14.56 s at 7:
snak3eyes
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AF Association
3 years ago
Paroxysmal Afib, longest episode before seeking help?
I’ve P-Afib and usually get an episode once a month or so usually lasting anywhere between an hour and 24 hours? My GP’s approach is a “pill in pocket” when I feel my heart racing and I take a 1.25mg Bisoprolol tablet which brings my heart rate down a little but obviously does nothing for the irregular
I’ve P-Afib and usually get an episode once a month or so usually lasting anywhere between an hour and 24 hours? My GP’s approach is a “pill in pocket” when I feel my heart racing and I take a 1.25mg Bisoprolol tablet which brings my heart rate down a little but obviously does nothing for the irregular
Motov
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AF Association
3 years ago
Want to mange this thing!
I had catheter ablation for supraventricular Tachycardia in March and second one in June. Was told 2nd ablation would fix me, as the Electrophysiologist now knew what to do/where to ablate and would use special mapping equipment and higher powered catheters. He ablated SVT site and found a Flutter site
I had catheter ablation for supraventricular Tachycardia in March and second one in June. Was told 2nd ablation would fix me, as the Electrophysiologist now knew what to do/where to ablate and would use special mapping equipment and higher powered catheters. He ablated SVT site and found a Flutter site
Fabfibber
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AF Association
3 years ago
2 ICD
Hi everyone, A bit of a long one, I have just ( today ) had another ICD fitted. I had a subcutaneous one fitted in March, all was well until August when it shocked me when I was outside pushing my grandson, it sent to the pavement and I ended up in A & E in another town with a cut to the eyebrow and
Hi everyone, A bit of a long one, I have just ( today ) had another ICD fitted. I had a subcutaneous one fitted in March, all was well until August when it shocked me when I was outside pushing my grandson, it sent to the pavement and I ended up in A & E in another town with a cut to the eyebrow and
ph5019
in
British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
First Surge Training And Thought I Was Going To Need The Defibrillator :)
Hi all. Downloaded the Asics Runkeeper App and thought I'd try some different training to improve speed, stamina and fitness and break up the monotony of repetition. Read lots about needing to build core strength and mix up the type of runs (as I'm mostly doing 5K's every other day). So after plugging
Hi all. Downloaded the Asics Runkeeper App and thought I'd try some different training to improve speed, stamina and fitness and break up the monotony of repetition. Read lots about needing to build core strength and mix up the type of runs (as I'm mostly doing 5K's every other day). So after plugging
Rayblade900
in
Bridge to 10K
3 years ago
Eliquis
Today I saw a new TV commercial for Eliquis. (Unfortunately we in the USA are bombarded with TV ads for every pharma drug in the universe. 🙄) This commercial was the 1st one that stated that Eliquis is a blood thinner. Not an anticoagulant. A blood thinner. Many on the forum have reiterated at different
Today I saw a new TV commercial for Eliquis. (Unfortunately we in the USA are bombarded with TV ads for every pharma drug in the universe. 🙄) This commercial was the 1st one that stated that Eliquis is a blood thinner. Not an anticoagulant. A blood thinner. Many on the forum have reiterated at different
belindalore
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AF Association
3 years ago
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