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Can anyone clarify this wording
Hi all Was diagnosed last week with Atrial Fibrillation. Needless to say very worried and upset. Have been reading about what I can do myself - especially weight loss. I have been reading a study and wondered if anyone with medical knowledge could clarify exactly what ‘arrhythmia- free survival’ means
Hi all Was diagnosed last week with Atrial Fibrillation. Needless to say very worried and upset. Have been reading about what I can do myself - especially weight loss. I have been reading a study and wondered if anyone with medical knowledge could clarify exactly what ‘arrhythmia- free survival’ means
Joeyy06
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
fear and loathing afib
so glad to have found this forum. I have had persistent afib for at least 10 years which has contributed to a couple of strokes, a multitude of TIA’s, heart attacks and an anxiety disorder which destroyed my mental health. In the last year I have had a pace maker installed. To treat my afib I had
so glad to have found this forum. I have had persistent afib for at least 10 years which has contributed to a couple of strokes, a multitude of TIA’s, heart attacks and an anxiety disorder which destroyed my mental health. In the last year I have had a pace maker installed. To treat my afib I had
Scotf
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Anyone else in the same boat?!
Hi! A quick review! Diagnosed with fast AFib four years ago and HCM a year later. On too many meds to mention! Last October had my first ablation-which the hospital said was successful. Unfortunately, that triggered another arrhythmia called atrial tachycardia. Back in for another- and the last one
Hi! A quick review! Diagnosed with fast AFib four years ago and HCM a year later. On too many meds to mention! Last October had my first ablation-which the hospital said was successful. Unfortunately, that triggered another arrhythmia called atrial tachycardia. Back in for another- and the last one
Slidingdoors99
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
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Would you like to know more about your antiarrhythmic medication?
Upon diagnosis of Atrial fibrillation (AF) many are prescribed antiarrhythmic medication(s). These help to restore the normal (sinus) heart rhythm. They work by blocking specific electrical conduction channels in the heart. Some can slow the activation of the heart muscle, and others slow the recovery
Upon diagnosis of Atrial fibrillation (AF) many are prescribed antiarrhythmic medication(s). These help to restore the normal (sinus) heart rhythm. They work by blocking specific electrical conduction channels in the heart. Some can slow the activation of the heart muscle, and others slow the recovery
TracyAdmin
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Cardioversion and PVCs and PACs
Does a cardioversion help if you have PVCs and PACs or does it only help if you have Afib? I go in and out of Afib but my PVCs and PACs have been non-stop for 3 months. Flecainide did not work. I’m considering a cardioversion as I’m to the point I will try anything to get my heart back into NSR but
Does a cardioversion help if you have PVCs and PACs or does it only help if you have Afib? I go in and out of Afib but my PVCs and PACs have been non-stop for 3 months. Flecainide did not work. I’m considering a cardioversion as I’m to the point I will try anything to get my heart back into NSR but
Debjimmay
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
19 days ago
Heart failure not stroke is the most common complication of atrial fibrillation -- BMJ Journal
This is a companion thread to one started earlier today that may or may not still be available since a link to an article was posted. Earlier thread here: https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/150775165/sensationalist-reporting What seemed to get lost in the original post was a confusion
This is a companion thread to one started earlier today that may or may not still be available since a link to an article was posted. Earlier thread here: https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/150775165/sensationalist-reporting What seemed to get lost in the original post was a confusion
mjames1
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
chemo and genetic testing questions
My husband’s genetic testing of the biopsies came back. It’s 19 pages and I am having a super difficult time interpreting. His Oncologist Urologist is overwhelmed with duties and we probably won’t get reviewed at the level we need. attaching the executive summary. They said he tests positive for SPOP
My husband’s genetic testing of the biopsies came back. It’s 19 pages and I am having a super difficult time interpreting. His Oncologist Urologist is overwhelmed with duties and we probably won’t get reviewed at the level we need. attaching the executive summary. They said he tests positive for SPOP
Sunnysailor
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
AFib for past 4 days
Just wondering if anyone out there has experienced being in AFib for longer than a day? And does it revert back? Usually I return to sinus rhythm If I’m only in AF for a few hours or a day but this time it’s been 4 days. Fortunately I don’t have any symptoms like I usually have apart from not being
Just wondering if anyone out there has experienced being in AFib for longer than a day? And does it revert back? Usually I return to sinus rhythm If I’m only in AF for a few hours or a day but this time it’s been 4 days. Fortunately I don’t have any symptoms like I usually have apart from not being
Dizzy3
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Flecainide for Afib, PVCs and PACs
I’ve been taking 10 mg of Flecainide twice a day for almost a month. My question is, how long does it take before Flecainide starts to work? I have seen no difference in my Afib, PVCs, PAC and Trigeminy. In fact, I could almost say they have gotten worse. Is it possible that Flecainide doesn’t work
I’ve been taking 10 mg of Flecainide twice a day for almost a month. My question is, how long does it take before Flecainide starts to work? I have seen no difference in my Afib, PVCs, PAC and Trigeminy. In fact, I could almost say they have gotten worse. Is it possible that Flecainide doesn’t work
Debjimmay
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
26 days ago
Have been offered CRT-P
Hi Everyone - I was diagnosed with hear failure in September with and ejection fraction of 21%. The medication is working well and I am able to do most things including moderate exercise. I had and MRI scan which shows I don't need a defibrillator and so have been offfered a CRT-P I am in the process
Hi Everyone - I was diagnosed with hear failure in September with and ejection fraction of 21%. The medication is working well and I am able to do most things including moderate exercise. I had and MRI scan which shows I don't need a defibrillator and so have been offfered a CRT-P I am in the process
leafydiode
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
high heart rate at night
Anyone else out there experience something like this at night and have any idea if this is AFib or something else? Currently on 2.5mg bisoprolol daily thanks
Anyone else out there experience something like this at night and have any idea if this is AFib or something else? Currently on 2.5mg bisoprolol daily thanks
Craneguy83
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Is the rhythm of your heart regular?
A simple pulse check only takes 30 seconds! Atrial fibrillation, also known as AF or AFib is a quivering or irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can lead to an AF-related stroke or heart failure if left untreated. If you have AF, your heart beats in an irregular rhythm causing the blood to not
A simple pulse check only takes 30 seconds! Atrial fibrillation, also known as AF or AFib is a quivering or irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can lead to an AF-related stroke or heart failure if left untreated. If you have AF, your heart beats in an irregular rhythm causing the blood to not
TracyAdmin
Partner
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Candesartan
Just wondered if anyone else is on this drug and whether it has helped their heart function, left ventricular disfunction in my husbands case My husband has recently been put on this drug just after his bnp blood test for heart failure to find as to what stage he is at . I was too scared to ask
Just wondered if anyone else is on this drug and whether it has helped their heart function, left ventricular disfunction in my husbands case My husband has recently been put on this drug just after his bnp blood test for heart failure to find as to what stage he is at . I was too scared to ask
Jackiesmith7777
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
83 years old - Firmagon or Zoladex ? Conflicted which to choose.
Dad is 83 and has to start on ADT from Tomorrow. He has no known cardiac issues but we have a strong family history of cardiac disease. His dad and brother both passed from it He also gets ectopic beats/ pvc’s since many years but all cardiologists say those are benign and not to bother. His blood
Dad is 83 and has to start on ADT from Tomorrow. He has no known cardiac issues but we have a strong family history of cardiac disease. His dad and brother both passed from it He also gets ectopic beats/ pvc’s since many years but all cardiologists say those are benign and not to bother. His blood
Tinkudi
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
Cryo ablation 6 days ago..am I back in AF?
I've been for an ECG this afternoon the results of which are being passed to the arrhythmia nurse team at the JR in Oxford, where I had a cryo ablation last Friday. AF symptoms of breathlessness and feeling faint and then some for a couple of days and now a bit more settled but irregular and fast pulse
I've been for an ECG this afternoon the results of which are being passed to the arrhythmia nurse team at the JR in Oxford, where I had a cryo ablation last Friday. AF symptoms of breathlessness and feeling faint and then some for a couple of days and now a bit more settled but irregular and fast pulse
JoDogBlue
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
5 Days Post Ablation and getting an ECG
After three days of being extremely breathless and light headed following a cryo ablation at the JR last Friday I'm now feeling more settled, my pulse still fast and irregular but not as extreme. I had a call from an arrhythmia nurse (at last) at the JR who was very helpful. The next step is an ECG
After three days of being extremely breathless and light headed following a cryo ablation at the JR last Friday I'm now feeling more settled, my pulse still fast and irregular but not as extreme. I had a call from an arrhythmia nurse (at last) at the JR who was very helpful. The next step is an ECG
JoDogBlue
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
No one died from A F
I posted earlier today . I am not now being negative , I am trying to be pragmatic . On this brilliant forum we are constantly told “ no one dies of AF “. I was wondering what actually brought on the first bout of A F to people here. Mine came on years after Mitral Valve repair . 2 long ablations
I posted earlier today . I am not now being negative , I am trying to be pragmatic . On this brilliant forum we are constantly told “ no one dies of AF “. I was wondering what actually brought on the first bout of A F to people here. Mine came on years after Mitral Valve repair . 2 long ablations
Luludean
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
What is a cardioversion?
If you have AF you may have been offered a cardioversion, but may be unsure of what to expect? A
cardioversion
is a procedure to convert your heart from AF back into normal (sinus) rhythm. This is achieved by administering a rhythm control medication (antiarrhythmic drug) by mouth or through
If you have AF you may have been offered a cardioversion, but may be unsure of what to expect? A
cardioversion
is a procedure to convert your heart from AF back into normal (sinus) rhythm. This is achieved by administering a rhythm control medication (antiarrhythmic drug) by mouth or through
TracyAdmin
Partner
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Lopressor dose titration
Permanent afib 100mgm of Lopressor am & 50 pm plus eliquis. Decided to cut back to 50 in am because of blurred vision and now have had upset stomach times 1 week plus HR back up to low 100's. Thought I felt better on lower dose but maybe not??
Permanent afib 100mgm of Lopressor am & 50 pm plus eliquis. Decided to cut back to 50 in am because of blurred vision and now have had upset stomach times 1 week plus HR back up to low 100's. Thought I felt better on lower dose but maybe not??
farewelltoarms
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
a week later
I was diagnosed with AF 7 years ago while at our holiday home in Spain and had the catheter ablation 5 years ago in Switzerland our main home. I wrote last week that I had a cold and thought I was back in AF after being free for 5 years and in Spain again. After 6 days of continual high heart rate
I was diagnosed with AF 7 years ago while at our holiday home in Spain and had the catheter ablation 5 years ago in Switzerland our main home. I wrote last week that I had a cold and thought I was back in AF after being free for 5 years and in Spain again. After 6 days of continual high heart rate
mavart
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
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