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I was finally diagnosed with AF in June this year (2023) after 7 years of experiencing fluttering in my throat, occasional heart racing during the night and a feeling of occasional faintness during the day. Granted Covid put a stop to most hospital and GP visits so I soldiered on with concern which didn
I was finally diagnosed with AF in June this year (2023) after 7 years of experiencing fluttering in my throat, occasional heart racing during the night and a feeling of occasional faintness during the day. Granted Covid put a stop to most hospital and GP visits so I soldiered on with concern which didn
ElizabethBee
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AF Association
8 months ago
Cardioversion Prep
I’m having my first cardioversion in 6 days time and they told me to shave my chest. They did say that they would do it if I can’t but they made such a hash of shaving tiny bits for the ECG that I’d rather do it myself. What they didn’t say though was how much or where to shave. Do I need to shave
I’m having my first cardioversion in 6 days time and they told me to shave my chest. They did say that they would do it if I can’t but they made such a hash of shaving tiny bits for the ECG that I’d rather do it myself. What they didn’t say though was how much or where to shave. Do I need to shave
Peakoverload
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AF Association
8 months ago
AF and statins
Hello.I’d appreciate some advice. Four years ago I had atrial flutter. I had cardioversion and was put on blood thinners and BP meds. In the last few months it has returned as PAF. My ECG watch goes red every other day for hours or days. It can come on its own or be triggered by exercise. When exercising
Hello.I’d appreciate some advice. Four years ago I had atrial flutter. I had cardioversion and was put on blood thinners and BP meds. In the last few months it has returned as PAF. My ECG watch goes red every other day for hours or days. It can come on its own or be triggered by exercise. When exercising
Buttondog
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AF Association
8 months ago
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Exercise makes my AF worse (part 2)
Hi all, I posted a couple of days ago mentioning how I felt worse after exercise - felt like the slightest stroll strained my heart. Well it got worse! I had a bad night. AF kicked off around 1am as usual so had the Flec PIP, fell asleep and woke up with tachycardia and cold sweats at 5am. Calmed
Hi all, I posted a couple of days ago mentioning how I felt worse after exercise - felt like the slightest stroll strained my heart. Well it got worse! I had a bad night. AF kicked off around 1am as usual so had the Flec PIP, fell asleep and woke up with tachycardia and cold sweats at 5am. Calmed
Barny12
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AF Association
8 months ago
breathing difficulties 9 weeks post ablation
Hi my husband had an ablation on 12 thJune he had not had AF to his knowledge for the past year but was advised to have the ablation due to problems with medication. He had had daily episodes of AF since and 4 weeks ago his acid reflux gerd came back along with a persistent cough. And breathing difficulties
Hi my husband had an ablation on 12 thJune he had not had AF to his knowledge for the past year but was advised to have the ablation due to problems with medication. He had had daily episodes of AF since and 4 weeks ago his acid reflux gerd came back along with a persistent cough. And breathing difficulties
Oak321
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AF Association
8 months ago
Atrial Fibrillation problem
I was first diagnosed with AF almost 20 years ago and am on medication since then. I am in AF all the time and on Bisoprolol 10mg and Edoxaban. In the last few weeks, I have felt my heart BPM have been faster and more erratic than usual. In the last few days it seems to have got worse, going up to 166
I was first diagnosed with AF almost 20 years ago and am on medication since then. I am in AF all the time and on Bisoprolol 10mg and Edoxaban. In the last few weeks, I have felt my heart BPM have been faster and more erratic than usual. In the last few days it seems to have got worse, going up to 166
PatB1948
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PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
Advice please
My partner has AF also has LV ejection fraction of 40,%. A long history of high blood pressure. Following diagnosis his meds were bisoprolol, apixaban, for blood pressure lisinopril and doxazosin. He has had two short lived cardioversions . He has never had a stress test. He has had a tape , ECG, echo
My partner has AF also has LV ejection fraction of 40,%. A long history of high blood pressure. Following diagnosis his meds were bisoprolol, apixaban, for blood pressure lisinopril and doxazosin. He has had two short lived cardioversions . He has never had a stress test. He has had a tape , ECG, echo
Jce1960
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AF Association
8 months ago
any ideas?
hi my husband has paroxysmal a fib last 4 years. Doesn’t know when he has them thankfully. Takes digoxin and Rivaoxaban. He was given a dual lead pacemaker in January as his bpm kept going below 50. He fell and broke his nose due to this. He had another fall a few weeks after and hit his head.,pacemaker
hi my husband has paroxysmal a fib last 4 years. Doesn’t know when he has them thankfully. Takes digoxin and Rivaoxaban. He was given a dual lead pacemaker in January as his bpm kept going below 50. He fell and broke his nose due to this. He had another fall a few weeks after and hit his head.,pacemaker
Janau
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AF Association
8 months ago
What do you take into hospital, to help while on the ward?
Quite a few questions come up on here about the surgery, and recovery... but this might also help those preparing to go in... or if you are stuck in after an A&E visit, what should your relatives bring in for you? VISITORS Some can be hard work, you almost feel like you need to keep the conversation
Quite a few questions come up on here about the surgery, and recovery... but this might also help those preparing to go in... or if you are stuck in after an A&E visit, what should your relatives bring in for you? VISITORS Some can be hard work, you almost feel like you need to keep the conversation
Gribbin
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Newly diagnosed and don't know what to do.
My A Fib began with a mild, pulsating feeling in my throat and it promoted me to take a manual pulse reading. It was then that I noticed my heart skipped every 6th beat or so, then it stopped in less than a minute. My bpm was not more the 70.Since then, I have had an ECG and I was stunned when they said
My A Fib began with a mild, pulsating feeling in my throat and it promoted me to take a manual pulse reading. It was then that I noticed my heart skipped every 6th beat or so, then it stopped in less than a minute. My bpm was not more the 70.Since then, I have had an ECG and I was stunned when they said
Private111
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AF Association
8 months ago
Update:Just Beginning
Hi lovely folks! Last I wrote I was heading to my first Rheumatologist appointment (3/8) He was able to observe first hand my severe deterioration since being put on 60 Prednisolone, on the 19/7. As I was speaking to him I was losing my sitting balance and drooping with fatigue and changing levels of
Hi lovely folks! Last I wrote I was heading to my first Rheumatologist appointment (3/8) He was able to observe first hand my severe deterioration since being put on 60 Prednisolone, on the 19/7. As I was speaking to him I was losing my sitting balance and drooping with fatigue and changing levels of
Leafsong66
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PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
Angiogram
hello I haven’t posted for a few weeks. Brief outline, I had breathing problems and a tight band around my rib cage. GP thought angina and referred me. Have had ECG, CT calcium scan in July and echocardiogram 2 weeks ago. I rang hospital today to see if results were ready and spoke with secretary who
hello I haven’t posted for a few weeks. Brief outline, I had breathing problems and a tight band around my rib cage. GP thought angina and referred me. Have had ECG, CT calcium scan in July and echocardiogram 2 weeks ago. I rang hospital today to see if results were ready and spoke with secretary who
Yoga2011
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Concerned.
Good morning. I'm a 39 year lady and have been having heart palpitations regularly. I've recently done a 24 hour ecg and this is what has been said. Just looking to see if I should be concerned? My grandmother (fathers side) has heart disease, it also looks like my mother has also now. My nephew passed
Good morning. I'm a 39 year lady and have been having heart palpitations regularly. I've recently done a 24 hour ecg and this is what has been said. Just looking to see if I should be concerned? My grandmother (fathers side) has heart disease, it also looks like my mother has also now. My nephew passed
TigOleBitties
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Smartwatch - A Useful Tool or Not?
Hi all. Smartwatches. Can I make clear, at this point that I have no affiliation with any technology company that makes, sells or designs mobile phones or smartwatches. With the latest and greatest fitness technology, users can be warned about early illnesses, symptoms of serious conditions such
Hi all. Smartwatches. Can I make clear, at this point that I have no affiliation with any technology company that makes, sells or designs mobile phones or smartwatches. With the latest and greatest fitness technology, users can be warned about early illnesses, symptoms of serious conditions such
Bcol
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PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
Eventful Weekend
Afternoon AF Warriors. Thought I would update you with my introduction to Dabigatron and Bisoprolol. Commenced DG on Wednesday, so far so good. Friday afternoon experienced facial flush and generally felt peculiar. Checked my BP it was high 187/110 HR 69. Wondering if this was a side effect of
Afternoon AF Warriors. Thought I would update you with my introduction to Dabigatron and Bisoprolol. Commenced DG on Wednesday, so far so good. Friday afternoon experienced facial flush and generally felt peculiar. Checked my BP it was high 187/110 HR 69. Wondering if this was a side effect of
Fight-the-good-fight
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
8 months ago
Low Heart Rate
thanks to everyone who responded to my post. I am grateful for your comments and support. It is defined going to be worth raising with GP although this might involve a referral back to specialist who originally prescribed my heart meds. From what everyone’s experiences seem to suggest there are a myriad
thanks to everyone who responded to my post. I am grateful for your comments and support. It is defined going to be worth raising with GP although this might involve a referral back to specialist who originally prescribed my heart meds. From what everyone’s experiences seem to suggest there are a myriad
Harrythmia
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AF Association
8 months ago
Flecainide sticking in esophagus
I’ve been on regular flecainide and bisoprolol for around three years and until today never really had any issues swallowing my 50mg tablets. However, this morning it seemed to stick in my esophagus at just above the chest area. It was a bit uncomfortable and may have caused fairly significant pain across
I’ve been on regular flecainide and bisoprolol for around three years and until today never really had any issues swallowing my 50mg tablets. However, this morning it seemed to stick in my esophagus at just above the chest area. It was a bit uncomfortable and may have caused fairly significant pain across
Profound15
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AF Association
8 months ago
48 hour ECG monitor.
Hi Guys hope you all had a great day. Was a super early start for me woke up at 6 to get to the hospital for 10.30 but I actually ended up getting there an hour before and was seen too straight away. I asked if I can send the monitor back and I'm able too which I'm thrilled about. I got another travel
Hi Guys hope you all had a great day. Was a super early start for me woke up at 6 to get to the hospital for 10.30 but I actually ended up getting there an hour before and was seen too straight away. I asked if I can send the monitor back and I'm able too which I'm thrilled about. I got another travel
Yumz199725
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Arrhythmia after open heart surgery - any others with similiar experiences?
Hi there, I'm new to this forum and looking forward to learning from you all. 8 weeks ago I had open heart surgey to correct a large atrial septal defect (hole in the heart). It was diagnosed at Christmas. Prior to this I had no cardiac symptoms at all - I was power lifting in the gym, cycling a 20km
Hi there, I'm new to this forum and looking forward to learning from you all. 8 weeks ago I had open heart surgey to correct a large atrial septal defect (hole in the heart). It was diagnosed at Christmas. Prior to this I had no cardiac symptoms at all - I was power lifting in the gym, cycling a 20km
LadyZ13
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AF Association
8 months ago
I need some help
hi there, this will be a long story so bare with me. I’m using this platform to tell my story and seek out advice and help. I’m a 29 year old Male. I’ve recently gone through a lot of changes in my life moving house for the first time and getting a full time career in a stressful but meaningful
hi there, this will be a long story so bare with me. I’m using this platform to tell my story and seek out advice and help. I’m a 29 year old Male. I’ve recently gone through a lot of changes in my life moving house for the first time and getting a full time career in a stressful but meaningful
Greenman110
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British Liver Trust
8 months ago
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