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Cardiologist or electrophysiologist?
Hi everyone,This is only my second post and I found all your responses very helpful. I hadn't heard of electrophysiologists until I joined the group, but I have done some research and there are electrophysiologists in a hospital near me. I have a constant fast heartbeat and am diagnosed with bigeminy
Hi everyone,This is only my second post and I found all your responses very helpful. I hadn't heard of electrophysiologists until I joined the group, but I have done some research and there are electrophysiologists in a hospital near me. I have a constant fast heartbeat and am diagnosed with bigeminy
Ilovedogs12
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AF Association
2 months ago
Open heart surgery
Husband due for surgery for replacement of mitral valve shortly. If you have had similar how long before you, 1 , recovered from the op ? 2, before you felt any improvement regarding fatigue and breathlessness. ? Thank you for any advice given.
Husband due for surgery for replacement of mitral valve shortly. If you have had similar how long before you, 1 , recovered from the op ? 2, before you felt any improvement regarding fatigue and breathlessness. ? Thank you for any advice given.
Boomlover
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Heart Valve Voice
3 months ago
Good News
Well I am not sure if you’d call it good news, but it is for me 13th was the FIRST birthday of my new heart so to speak lol that’s what I call it One year ago my EP found a way to save my life. I was unable to walk, and I had had a cardioversion that not only failed, but almost finished me off
Well I am not sure if you’d call it good news, but it is for me 13th was the FIRST birthday of my new heart so to speak lol that’s what I call it One year ago my EP found a way to save my life. I was unable to walk, and I had had a cardioversion that not only failed, but almost finished me off
DawnTX
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AF Association
3 months ago
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Should I stop aspirin before non cardiac surgery.
I am a 62 year old male and suffered a heart attack in Feb 2020. I subsequently had one stent fitted. I have been on low dose aspirin and other meds since then. I have not needed any further treatment and was told by the cardiac doctor that he wouldn't need to see me for another 5 years. I am due to
I am a 62 year old male and suffered a heart attack in Feb 2020. I subsequently had one stent fitted. I have been on low dose aspirin and other meds since then. I have not needed any further treatment and was told by the cardiac doctor that he wouldn't need to see me for another 5 years. I am due to
Deluge
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Should one asymptomatic and isolated AF episode be medicated?
Hi Forum. At my pre op assessment (for hip surgery) last Monday the ECG showed AF. No symptoms at all, I walk my dogs +/- 4 miles daily. My BP machine shows normal resting heart rate and BP. So on strength of one ECG my GP has prescribed anticoagulant tabs which I know is for the AF risk of clotting.
Hi Forum. At my pre op assessment (for hip surgery) last Monday the ECG showed AF. No symptoms at all, I walk my dogs +/- 4 miles daily. My BP machine shows normal resting heart rate and BP. So on strength of one ECG my GP has prescribed anticoagulant tabs which I know is for the AF risk of clotting.
Morges
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AF Association
3 months ago
open heart surgery
I'm 37 years old,married having 4 kids from pakistan.last year I diagnosed heart valve leakage issue and I was totally on medications.so now my heart is working about 30 % and doctors are recommending me open heart surgery as soon as possible. financially I'm poor but any ngo which can perform my surgery
I'm 37 years old,married having 4 kids from pakistan.last year I diagnosed heart valve leakage issue and I was totally on medications.so now my heart is working about 30 % and doctors are recommending me open heart surgery as soon as possible. financially I'm poor but any ngo which can perform my surgery
Bisma493
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Atrial tachycardia since ablation.
Hi. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Since my pulmonary vein ablation in October I have had one long episode of AFib and had my sixth cardioversion. Since then I have had episodes of atrial tachycardia (resting heart rate between 110-140) My calcium channel blockers - diltiazem -were
Hi. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Since my pulmonary vein ablation in October I have had one long episode of AFib and had my sixth cardioversion. Since then I have had episodes of atrial tachycardia (resting heart rate between 110-140) My calcium channel blockers - diltiazem -were
Slidingdoors99
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
who cares for the carer?
Hello lovely people. In July 2023 i found myself needing to go the A and E as i was breathless and my GP sent me there for a chest xray but i ended up calling a ambulance and when they took my HR is was 200 beats a min i was taken straight in to the resuscitation area at the RSCH. I had no chest pains
Hello lovely people. In July 2023 i found myself needing to go the A and E as i was breathless and my GP sent me there for a chest xray but i ended up calling a ambulance and when they took my HR is was 200 beats a min i was taken straight in to the resuscitation area at the RSCH. I had no chest pains
Sindyblue
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Symptoms with AF
hi folks - I am relatively new to this forum and have just had 3 days ago my second AF episode. Sitting down in the afternoon and suddenly heart starts beating erratically and HR goes up to 190. Took bisoprolol however as I was incredibly anxious hubby called ambulance and I was taken into A&E with
hi folks - I am relatively new to this forum and have just had 3 days ago my second AF episode. Sitting down in the afternoon and suddenly heart starts beating erratically and HR goes up to 190. Took bisoprolol however as I was incredibly anxious hubby called ambulance and I was taken into A&E with
Jamontoast
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Dehydration.
I am on Bumetanide twice daily for mild heart failure. We all know what it does but in this weather we are encouraged not to become dehydrated. I am drinking loads of fluids but should I expect more or less loo trips under these circumstances. Still no rain here.
I am on Bumetanide twice daily for mild heart failure. We all know what it does but in this weather we are encouraged not to become dehydrated. I am drinking loads of fluids but should I expect more or less loo trips under these circumstances. Still no rain here.
Tykelady
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
11 months ago
open heart surgery
so I was scheduled for open heart surgery last week at short notice and I got as far as the operating theatre. All psyched up, coached myself overnight after having minor panic attack, got wired up, sedated, arterial line inserted etc see photo. However someone had a more urgent need of my surgeon at
so I was scheduled for open heart surgery last week at short notice and I got as far as the operating theatre. All psyched up, coached myself overnight after having minor panic attack, got wired up, sedated, arterial line inserted etc see photo. However someone had a more urgent need of my surgeon at
bikebabe
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
3 months ago
Heart not behaving
I was put on a course of setraline for pain relief and anxiety. I took the pills for four weeks but started getting lots of PVC's and runs of tachycardia so l stopped them two days ago. I couldn't get to see a doctor till today who agreed that l should stop the meds. But today I've had more PVC's and
I was put on a course of setraline for pain relief and anxiety. I took the pills for four weeks but started getting lots of PVC's and runs of tachycardia so l stopped them two days ago. I couldn't get to see a doctor till today who agreed that l should stop the meds. But today I've had more PVC's and
Tullman
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AF Association
3 months ago
Traditional Mediterranean diet and warfarin
I am 5 weeks post mechanical valve replacement. I'm on 8/7 alternating warfarin. I am 26 and was brought up on a Mediterranean diet which I have not been following since discharge because I have been avoiding the higher vitamin K foods. I have also been eating much more meat and high protein food than
I am 5 weeks post mechanical valve replacement. I'm on 8/7 alternating warfarin. I am 26 and was brought up on a Mediterranean diet which I have not been following since discharge because I have been avoiding the higher vitamin K foods. I have also been eating much more meat and high protein food than
Pefki
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Anticoagulation Support
11 months ago
Prescribed NDT on NHS now doctor refusing to prescribe. Help!
I has to move GP Practise and before moving to current one I asked to speak to a GP. Receptionist said it wasnt necessary if a nhs consultant has recommended they will prescribe. So wouldn't get a doctor to phone me. I moved. All seem good but my repeats were not being set up. So became concerned.
I has to move GP Practise and before moving to current one I asked to speak to a GP. Receptionist said it wasnt necessary if a nhs consultant has recommended they will prescribe. So wouldn't get a doctor to phone me. I moved. All seem good but my repeats were not being set up. So became concerned.
waveylines
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
How safe is taking Apixaban ?
Hello, I am 65 still working and reasonably fit , and have permanent Afib but so far very few symptoms. I take 2.5 mg of Bisoprolol a day. I have had Afib on and off for around 10 years As part of the great NHS system, I was told I needed to be on Apixaban However, the side effects horrify me Should
Hello, I am 65 still working and reasonably fit , and have permanent Afib but so far very few symptoms. I take 2.5 mg of Bisoprolol a day. I have had Afib on and off for around 10 years As part of the great NHS system, I was told I needed to be on Apixaban However, the side effects horrify me Should
bigbearatthecave
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Bisoprolol & Apixaban
Early sixties. Coming up to two years when I had peridarditis which developed into permanent afib until I had cardio version four months later. Been mostly clear since then but occasional bursts of arrythmia, typically early beats. Think I was stressed out but have also given up alcohol and now exercising
Early sixties. Coming up to two years when I had peridarditis which developed into permanent afib until I had cardio version four months later. Been mostly clear since then but occasional bursts of arrythmia, typically early beats. Think I was stressed out but have also given up alcohol and now exercising
maurice2
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AF Association
3 months ago
3 weeks post CABG surgery
Looking for a bit of reassurance… My dad had a triple heart bypass 3 weeks ago, all went well apart from starting with a chest infection whilst in ICU. He was given IV antibiotics then oral antibiotics and was discharged after 5 days. He’s been home just over 2 weeks now and has been to the GP and his
Looking for a bit of reassurance… My dad had a triple heart bypass 3 weeks ago, all went well apart from starting with a chest infection whilst in ICU. He was given IV antibiotics then oral antibiotics and was discharged after 5 days. He’s been home just over 2 weeks now and has been to the GP and his
Green12345678
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
The Life and Times of a Wild Chipmunk
Hi. I have major depression. I am 62, old and broken. Living with beloved cat, Turk in a ratty rented room. Accepted into nursing school only to get cancer at end of 2nd semester. Went to another school and it closed. Stayed with aunt through cardiac surgery and rehab. Lost house and 3/4 of contents,
Hi. I have major depression. I am 62, old and broken. Living with beloved cat, Turk in a ratty rented room. Accepted into nursing school only to get cancer at end of 2nd semester. Went to another school and it closed. Stayed with aunt through cardiac surgery and rehab. Lost house and 3/4 of contents,
Wildchipmunk
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Anxiety and Depression Support
3 months ago
Arrhythmia Alliance Patient Day coming to Baltimore, Saturday March 02
Unique opportunity to meet local experts to find out more about your heart health and in particular, heart rhythm conditions, such as SVT and AF You will also have the chance to meet others living with these conditions. Breakfast, lunch, and a chance to speak to the experts + FREE EKG https://heartrhythmalliance.org
Unique opportunity to meet local experts to find out more about your heart health and in particular, heart rhythm conditions, such as SVT and AF You will also have the chance to meet others living with these conditions. Breakfast, lunch, and a chance to speak to the experts + FREE EKG https://heartrhythmalliance.org
TracyAdmin
ArrhythmiaAlliance
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Arrhythmia Alliance
3 months ago
triple heart bypass operation due soon. Looking for advice on how it will affect me post discharge from hospital & what support I can expect
I have been waiting over 40 weeks for my operation in the North West of England
I have been waiting over 40 weeks for my operation in the North West of England
Spaghetti_Western
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
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