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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
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
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
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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
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
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
Paracetamol & Antidepressants!!!
I’ve been trying to come of tramadol for so long but been ignored at one point I was taking 8 a day doctor told me this was ok and I weaned myself of to only taking 1/2 a day if needs but can go without them. Phoned today to get a medicine review and doctor scolded on the phone like a child due to my
I’ve been trying to come of tramadol for so long but been ignored at one point I was taking 8 a day doctor told me this was ok and I weaned myself of to only taking 1/2 a day if needs but can go without them. Phoned today to get a medicine review and doctor scolded on the phone like a child due to my
Littlebug77
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Endometriosis UK
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
Pain
I am currently in alot of pain using hot water bottle, tens machine and using my morphine. But still struggling anyone got any hints or tips that may help
I am currently in alot of pain using hot water bottle, tens machine and using my morphine. But still struggling anyone got any hints or tips that may help
Juls82
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Endometriosis UK
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
Newly diagnosed
Hi everyone I've just been diagnosed with Afib following a 24 hour Holter monitor I had done in early December last year. The results only came back last week. Actually, the cardiologist's letter says the trace showed 1. Paroxysmal Afib 2. Atrial flutter 3. 4 short runs of VT which the cardiologist
Hi everyone I've just been diagnosed with Afib following a 24 hour Holter monitor I had done in early December last year. The results only came back last week. Actually, the cardiologist's letter says the trace showed 1. Paroxysmal Afib 2. Atrial flutter 3. 4 short runs of VT which the cardiologist
vlc2
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AF Association
2 years ago
Lip biopsy
I would pose this question on the Sjogren’s forums but have not had much luck getting replies there and know many of you will have had this procedure done as part of your AI journeys, so hope you don’t mind if I pose it here. That’s a Louis Theroux documentary we need to see: AI journeys. My ENT doc
I would pose this question on the Sjogren’s forums but have not had much luck getting replies there and know many of you will have had this procedure done as part of your AI journeys, so hope you don’t mind if I pose it here. That’s a Louis Theroux documentary we need to see: AI journeys. My ENT doc
HowNowWhatNow
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Melatonin can induce arrhythmia!
ARTICLE
: "Sleep Medications Containing Melatonin can Potentially Induce Ventricular Arrhythmias in Structurally Normal Hearts: A 2-Patient Report" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC5642341/ Yikes! As I had reported earlier, I seemed to have miraculously ended my afib inadvertently
ARTICLE
: "Sleep Medications Containing Melatonin can Potentially Induce Ventricular Arrhythmias in Structurally Normal Hearts: A 2-Patient Report" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC5642341/ Yikes! As I had reported earlier, I seemed to have miraculously ended my afib inadvertently
PlanetaryKim
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AF Association
2 years ago
CRT-D or ICD
My husband had a pacemaker fitted on Wednesday this week. Came home last night with discharge papers on which it says a CRT-D was fitted yet on his GP records I see it says ICD was fitted. I’m rather concerned these statements are conflicting. Any ideas anyone please?
My husband had a pacemaker fitted on Wednesday this week. Came home last night with discharge papers on which it says a CRT-D was fitted yet on his GP records I see it says ICD was fitted. I’m rather concerned these statements are conflicting. Any ideas anyone please?
greenfingers
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Kardia vs. Boots Blood pressure Monitor.
Kardia vs. Boots Blood pressure Monitor. A bit confused here - my Kardia keeps telling me I'm in 'Possible Atrial Fibrillation' recording heart rates above 100bpm whereas my Boots Blood Pressure monitor tells me my heart rate is under 100bpm. I suffer from ectopic beats but the simple a tried method
Kardia vs. Boots Blood pressure Monitor. A bit confused here - my Kardia keeps telling me I'm in 'Possible Atrial Fibrillation' recording heart rates above 100bpm whereas my Boots Blood Pressure monitor tells me my heart rate is under 100bpm. I suffer from ectopic beats but the simple a tried method
Dozer5
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AF Association
2 years ago
Asking for a friend -
Good afternoon everyone. I wondered if anyone could recommend an EP in the Deeside/north Wales area. I am trying to help out a friend who is too shy to come on here and ask herself. Diagnosed AFIB and I believe a flutter. But been waiting 8 months to see a cardiologist, so she doesn't really know
Good afternoon everyone. I wondered if anyone could recommend an EP in the Deeside/north Wales area. I am trying to help out a friend who is too shy to come on here and ask herself. Diagnosed AFIB and I believe a flutter. But been waiting 8 months to see a cardiologist, so she doesn't really know
fabjabfab
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AF Association
2 years ago
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