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Permanent AF Again
Morning everyone. I have never posted to the forum before although I do try to read some of the posts. I hope this is OK to post. I have permanent AF and to be honest, it sucks. I was diagnosed back in October 2017 and had several cardioversion procedures, an internal cardioversion, cryo ablation
Morning everyone. I have never posted to the forum before although I do try to read some of the posts. I hope this is OK to post. I have permanent AF and to be honest, it sucks. I was diagnosed back in October 2017 and had several cardioversion procedures, an internal cardioversion, cryo ablation
JC162
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AF Association
2 years ago
low magnesium
does low magnesium level affect AF 89 yr old father was hospitalised due to AF after experiencing slight chest pain and abnormal HR (He was diagnosed with AF SEVERAL years ago and He was on bisoprolol, apixaban and his AF has been under control) On investigation, magnesium levels were low and
does low magnesium level affect AF 89 yr old father was hospitalised due to AF after experiencing slight chest pain and abnormal HR (He was diagnosed with AF SEVERAL years ago and He was on bisoprolol, apixaban and his AF has been under control) On investigation, magnesium levels were low and
Chefpro
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AF Association
2 years ago
Sertraline and Sotalol
Apologies as I have already posted this on a previous thread, but I think other fellow AFibbers need to be aware of this. I was recently put on a low does of Sertraline (an anti depressant) as a treatment for IBS, as had the most horrendous abdominal cramps that over the counter medications barely touched
Apologies as I have already posted this on a previous thread, but I think other fellow AFibbers need to be aware of this. I was recently put on a low does of Sertraline (an anti depressant) as a treatment for IBS, as had the most horrendous abdominal cramps that over the counter medications barely touched
Stu13
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AF Association
2 years ago
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Amiodarone - yes or no ?
Hi all. Just interested to hear from any forum members who have used / or are using Amiodarone to treat their afib. To help with afib it seems to be a last resort medication - I understand that it can and does cause bad side effects. However if you can tolerate these it appears to be the most effective
Hi all. Just interested to hear from any forum members who have used / or are using Amiodarone to treat their afib. To help with afib it seems to be a last resort medication - I understand that it can and does cause bad side effects. However if you can tolerate these it appears to be the most effective
Paulbounce
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Heart Ablation
Hi, I've had paroxysmal AF for 13 years but recently it's increased to the point where I have episodes every day. My cardiologist has been trying Sotalol at varying strengths over the last few weeks but doesn't seem to be working for me so suggested a heart ablation. Has anyone had this done, can you
Hi, I've had paroxysmal AF for 13 years but recently it's increased to the point where I have episodes every day. My cardiologist has been trying Sotalol at varying strengths over the last few weeks but doesn't seem to be working for me so suggested a heart ablation. Has anyone had this done, can you
gillyt60
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Why can’t I breathe and move? Advice needed.
I have HF 4 and Hyperthrophic Cardiomyopathy. This year I ended up in hospital as I couldn't breathe or move. My first visit lasted three weeks and I was sent home with new meds but did not feel any better. A month later I found myself in ICU with the same symptoms but with Kidney and Liver problems.
I have HF 4 and Hyperthrophic Cardiomyopathy. This year I ended up in hospital as I couldn't breathe or move. My first visit lasted three weeks and I was sent home with new meds but did not feel any better. A month later I found myself in ICU with the same symptoms but with Kidney and Liver problems.
Heartylove
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
HF and HCM. Ablation and Pace. Breathlessness and the inability to move.
I have HF 4 and Hyperthrophic Cardiomyopathy. This year I ended up in hospital as I couldn't breathe or move. My first visit lasted three weeks and I was sent home with new meds but did not feel any better. A month later I found myself in ICU with the same symptoms but with Kidney and Liver problems.
I have HF 4 and Hyperthrophic Cardiomyopathy. This year I ended up in hospital as I couldn't breathe or move. My first visit lasted three weeks and I was sent home with new meds but did not feel any better. A month later I found myself in ICU with the same symptoms but with Kidney and Liver problems.
Heartylove
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AF Association
2 years ago
Spirononolactone and Dapaglifloxin.
In my copy of a letter from my EP to my GP he has suggested that I should start taking the above 2 medications. This has not been discussed with me despite a 6 monthly phone call with my EP a couple of weeks ago! I will be talking to my GP about this proposal but wondered if anyone else had experience
In my copy of a letter from my EP to my GP he has suggested that I should start taking the above 2 medications. This has not been discussed with me despite a 6 monthly phone call with my EP a couple of weeks ago! I will be talking to my GP about this proposal but wondered if anyone else had experience
AFCyclist
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Bisoprolol, Sotalol and Coronary Artery Disease.
I had a phone consultation with a cardiologist today and it was agreed that I would have a CT angiogram in 4-6 weeks. He considers that there is a “moderate” probability that I have coronary artery disease. In the meanwhile he wants me to switch from Sotalol to Bisoprolol. I am reluctant to do this as
I had a phone consultation with a cardiologist today and it was agreed that I would have a CT angiogram in 4-6 weeks. He considers that there is a “moderate” probability that I have coronary artery disease. In the meanwhile he wants me to switch from Sotalol to Bisoprolol. I am reluctant to do this as
Samazeuilh2
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Persistent AF/Exhaustion
I am acting for my wife who has had AF for a number of years. Her episodes were on 3 to 4 days duration in which time she would be totally exhausted, being unable to function. Just getting to the bathroom would be an extreme effort. Her last AF episode has lasted nearly 4 weeks with the effects being
I am acting for my wife who has had AF for a number of years. Her episodes were on 3 to 4 days duration in which time she would be totally exhausted, being unable to function. Just getting to the bathroom would be an extreme effort. Her last AF episode has lasted nearly 4 weeks with the effects being
Woodentopbox
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AF Association
2 years ago
Afib after Ablation
Had the same issue after my Ablation. Had two cardioversion to put back into NSR. I was on Metropolol but it had no effect was getting sick and tired of it. My Cardiologist put me on Sotalol 80mg twice a day made all the difference in the world have afib free for Seven months now. It took a about Four
Had the same issue after my Ablation. Had two cardioversion to put back into NSR. I was on Metropolol but it had no effect was getting sick and tired of it. My Cardiologist put me on Sotalol 80mg twice a day made all the difference in the world have afib free for Seven months now. It took a about Four
Nifty65
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AF Association
2 years ago
Post Ablation change in meds
I have/had PAF and had been taking Sotalol 120 2x daily, Diltiazem 120 1x and Eliquis before my ablation which occurred in January 2022. Since I had no further occurrences of Afib, my EP reduced the Sotalol to 80 2x in April. During my follow up visit with my EP this week he discontinued the Sotalol
I have/had PAF and had been taking Sotalol 120 2x daily, Diltiazem 120 1x and Eliquis before my ablation which occurred in January 2022. Since I had no further occurrences of Afib, my EP reduced the Sotalol to 80 2x in April. During my follow up visit with my EP this week he discontinued the Sotalol
MJZaw
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AF Association
2 years ago
Breathlessness
I have on occasion remarked about my increasing breathlessness, Ten days ago I went for an echocardiogram, and on Wednesday this week the doctor rang with the results, it seems I have a calcified aortic valve which is restricting the blood flow around my body. The doctor is sending me to a clinic
I have on occasion remarked about my increasing breathlessness, Ten days ago I went for an echocardiogram, and on Wednesday this week the doctor rang with the results, it seems I have a calcified aortic valve which is restricting the blood flow around my body. The doctor is sending me to a clinic
Hatten28
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Sotalol and bisoprolol
Last few years I've been pretty stable. But the af is returning. I've been earmarked for an ablation over the next few months. I take bisoprolol to keep things level but not so helpful now. My EP has offered me sotalol. But without a pip. Standalone only. If in af I take extra bisoprol pretty quickly
Last few years I've been pretty stable. But the af is returning. I've been earmarked for an ablation over the next few months. I take bisoprolol to keep things level but not so helpful now. My EP has offered me sotalol. But without a pip. Standalone only. If in af I take extra bisoprol pretty quickly
pip_pip
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Excessive urination
Does anyone here suffer with excessive urination when having an afib episode,? I am very symptomatic and although I take sotalol and apixaban I still get some afib episodes (usuly 1 every 4 months). When this happens I am urinating every 10 mins or so and then when I come out of afib I can sleep most
Does anyone here suffer with excessive urination when having an afib episode,? I am very symptomatic and although I take sotalol and apixaban I still get some afib episodes (usuly 1 every 4 months). When this happens I am urinating every 10 mins or so and then when I come out of afib I can sleep most
Karendeena
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AF Association
2 years ago
covid / AF
Just a bit of an observation..... I'm 20 months post successfully sorting out 3 years of constant AF, using PVI/flutter ablations. All good NSR until.......lateral flow pos for covid yesterday morning (bit of a temperature, increased pulse, headache, sore throat, that 'flu feeling').. ...went into
Just a bit of an observation..... I'm 20 months post successfully sorting out 3 years of constant AF, using PVI/flutter ablations. All good NSR until.......lateral flow pos for covid yesterday morning (bit of a temperature, increased pulse, headache, sore throat, that 'flu feeling').. ...went into
localad
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
high dose sotalol
side effects sotalol
side effects sotalol
sotolol
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Sotalol instead of Flecainide and Bisoprolol
I've been on Flecainide and Bisoprolol for seven years . I have had some dizzy spells in the last two weeks and yesterday I was taken to hospital with a high heart rate (125) and they found a blood infection, for which they've prescribed antibiotics. But they've also replaced the Flecainide and Bisoprolol
I've been on Flecainide and Bisoprolol for seven years . I have had some dizzy spells in the last two weeks and yesterday I was taken to hospital with a high heart rate (125) and they found a blood infection, for which they've prescribed antibiotics. But they've also replaced the Flecainide and Bisoprolol
RonSym
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AF Association
2 years ago
Would you say a DOAC is a treatment for AF or not?
Going through the process of applying for travel insurance with Staysure 🤔Not sure how to answer the question on how my AF is being treated. I don't take any medication as such but I do take a DOAC and I have Sotalol as PIP but I've never used it. The options are -long list of eg cardioversion
Going through the process of applying for travel insurance with Staysure 🤔Not sure how to answer the question on how my AF is being treated. I don't take any medication as such but I do take a DOAC and I have Sotalol as PIP but I've never used it. The options are -long list of eg cardioversion
dunestar
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AF Association
2 years ago
Post cardioversion response
After 6mth in persistent (continuous) AF I had my first cardioversion 5 days ago. Procedure went well, reverted to NSR and approx 60bpm after one shock and so far remaining steady, though still on 160mg sotalol. However my exercise tolerance is approx zero! Was very weak prior to CV but I can barely
After 6mth in persistent (continuous) AF I had my first cardioversion 5 days ago. Procedure went well, reverted to NSR and approx 60bpm after one shock and so far remaining steady, though still on 160mg sotalol. However my exercise tolerance is approx zero! Was very weak prior to CV but I can barely
ObiDyer
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AF Association
2 years ago
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