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Flecainide for chemical version
Persistent AF for over two years punctuated by NSR for 8mths after first cardioversion but only 2 weeks after second. Now on digoxin & sotalol which controls the rate well but limits activities. Clinic suggest trying Flecainide to see if it will chemically induce NSR. Any experiences with this approach
Persistent AF for over two years punctuated by NSR for 8mths after first cardioversion but only 2 weeks after second. Now on digoxin & sotalol which controls the rate well but limits activities. Clinic suggest trying Flecainide to see if it will chemically induce NSR. Any experiences with this approach
ObiDyer
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AF Association
9 months ago
Stopping Flecainide
Had cryo ablation in 2014 and over the past couple years started getting occasional afib episodes esp after exertion. Cardiologist put me on flec, 50 mg bid, which reduced the episodes. Also was advised to use 100 mg as pip in event of breakthroughs.About a year ago the episodes increased and was told
Had cryo ablation in 2014 and over the past couple years started getting occasional afib episodes esp after exertion. Cardiologist put me on flec, 50 mg bid, which reduced the episodes. Also was advised to use 100 mg as pip in event of breakthroughs.About a year ago the episodes increased and was told
karrog
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
Could you connect your beginning first AF episode?
When I was first diagnosed in the hospital emerg with atrial flutter/fibrillation my heart that day had instantly started being around 140 bpm (brought down with IV medication). I was referred to a cardiologist. I’m 67 years old and after months of heart tests and blood tests everything was normal,
When I was first diagnosed in the hospital emerg with atrial flutter/fibrillation my heart that day had instantly started being around 140 bpm (brought down with IV medication). I was referred to a cardiologist. I’m 67 years old and after months of heart tests and blood tests everything was normal,
FraserB
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
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Could I stop taking Rivaoxaban?
I’ve been on Flecainide, Bisoprolol and Rivaoxaban now for 5 years and have a pacemaker, my heart is in sinus rhythm at 60bpm. I understand that Rivaoxaban is to help prevent blood clots forming, but as my AF is now managed could I stop taking it? I get frequent gum bleeds despite excellent oral hygiene
I’ve been on Flecainide, Bisoprolol and Rivaoxaban now for 5 years and have a pacemaker, my heart is in sinus rhythm at 60bpm. I understand that Rivaoxaban is to help prevent blood clots forming, but as my AF is now managed could I stop taking it? I get frequent gum bleeds despite excellent oral hygiene
Hidden
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
AFib and Cardioversion
I have been in permanent Afib since May 23 and after adjusting to Bisoprolol have managed to maintain a reasonable lifestyle walking and running most days albeit a little slower at times. For the last month have been on Apixaban in readiness for a Cardioversion at the end of this week. I was originally
I have been in permanent Afib since May 23 and after adjusting to Bisoprolol have managed to maintain a reasonable lifestyle walking and running most days albeit a little slower at times. For the last month have been on Apixaban in readiness for a Cardioversion at the end of this week. I was originally
Peo935
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AF Association
9 months ago
question for you ectopic sufferers.?
hi you lovely people. I have a question maybe someone can shed light on.?? Iv had ectopic beats on and off for about 30+ years. But somedays they are more powerful and noticeable than other days. and so for me they are not as mentally draining as other days especially when they’re weak. But when
hi you lovely people. I have a question maybe someone can shed light on.?? Iv had ectopic beats on and off for about 30+ years. But somedays they are more powerful and noticeable than other days. and so for me they are not as mentally draining as other days especially when they’re weak. But when
Jetcat
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
Half dose of Eliquis
I am 69 yrs old with low heart disease risk and have had diagnosed afib for three years. I believe I was suffering with it for 2-3 years prior but did not address it until I got the classic symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, out of breath, and vision problems. My doc ran numerous tests on my heart that
I am 69 yrs old with low heart disease risk and have had diagnosed afib for three years. I believe I was suffering with it for 2-3 years prior but did not address it until I got the classic symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, out of breath, and vision problems. My doc ran numerous tests on my heart that
Tralfa
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AF Association
9 months ago
Rhythm with occasional premature ventricular contractions (PVCs).
After a ablation in-2016 I’ve been AFib free Recently my ECGs are showing rhythm with occasional premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). This is fairly frequent I’m also showing high BP during episodes my BP is normally pretty low 100/70 ish Should I be concerned?
After a ablation in-2016 I’ve been AFib free Recently my ECGs are showing rhythm with occasional premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). This is fairly frequent I’m also showing high BP during episodes my BP is normally pretty low 100/70 ish Should I be concerned?
Michael1952
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AF Association
8 months ago
PVCs for months
What's the longest time any of you have had episodes of PVCs for? I've been having a flare-up for just over 2 months now, ever since I had an infection (unrelated to the heart). Seeing a Cardiologist on Wednesday. I'll be interested to hear your experiences, I need reassurance. Thanks.
What's the longest time any of you have had episodes of PVCs for? I've been having a flare-up for just over 2 months now, ever since I had an infection (unrelated to the heart). Seeing a Cardiologist on Wednesday. I'll be interested to hear your experiences, I need reassurance. Thanks.
Bedlington14
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Arrhythmia Alliance
8 months ago
Heart palpatations and Afib
I've been having heart palpatations for about a year now. My smart watch regularly tells me I'm in Afib and I have an app that records my watch ECG. Of all these, I've had 91% abnormal results, with a PVC burden of 23%. I've had a 6 day holter on and should recieve feedback from this next week. I'm struggling
I've been having heart palpatations for about a year now. My smart watch regularly tells me I'm in Afib and I have an app that records my watch ECG. Of all these, I've had 91% abnormal results, with a PVC burden of 23%. I've had a 6 day holter on and should recieve feedback from this next week. I'm struggling
Lils111
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British Heart Foundation
9 months ago
Another antigoagulant question
Hello. A year ago I had painless thyroiditis which sent me into Afib and I remained in Afib constantly for 5 months for which I was on bisoprolol and an anticoagulant. I was then put on an anti arrhythmia meds at the time the thyroid cleared up and was soon back in NSR. That was last March. Since then
Hello. A year ago I had painless thyroiditis which sent me into Afib and I remained in Afib constantly for 5 months for which I was on bisoprolol and an anticoagulant. I was then put on an anti arrhythmia meds at the time the thyroid cleared up and was soon back in NSR. That was last March. Since then
Jafib53
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AF Association
10 months ago
Anaesthetic ablation.
I’m in Oz. Had a successful (so far) catheter ablation last year. Twilight anaesthesia. Not GA. No problem and no after affects.
I’m in Oz. Had a successful (so far) catheter ablation last year. Twilight anaesthesia. Not GA. No problem and no after affects.
Blissygirl
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AF Association
10 months ago
Experience with no medication!
Hello😊 does anyone as afib and doing nothing like me, I have persistent chronic afib for 4y now but NOT feeling it, only the cardiologist see it with control! He advised me to take Eliquis or I could have a stroke or heart attack! I’m sure and respect he’s medical knowledge and not against medication
Hello😊 does anyone as afib and doing nothing like me, I have persistent chronic afib for 4y now but NOT feeling it, only the cardiologist see it with control! He advised me to take Eliquis or I could have a stroke or heart attack! I’m sure and respect he’s medical knowledge and not against medication
Hidden
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AF Association
10 months ago
3rd and final chance of cardioversion
Hi Im now at the anniversary of 4 years of persistent af, yesterday I was at a checkup and it’s been decided I’m going to have a cardio version think this will be the last go as last two didn’t work. I’ve worked hard this time and lost 4 stone much more active , and now have a cpap machine which I
Hi Im now at the anniversary of 4 years of persistent af, yesterday I was at a checkup and it’s been decided I’m going to have a cardio version think this will be the last go as last two didn’t work. I’ve worked hard this time and lost 4 stone much more active , and now have a cpap machine which I
Janelr
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
Any help
Hi ,just asking I have been in permanent AF since April of this year although in and out since last November with me it's mainly the artirial flutters all the time ,no energy, feeling short of breath I am on bisoprolol max dosage and digoxin 62.5 never felt the digoxin was right for me anyway had a cardioversion
Hi ,just asking I have been in permanent AF since April of this year although in and out since last November with me it's mainly the artirial flutters all the time ,no energy, feeling short of breath I am on bisoprolol max dosage and digoxin 62.5 never felt the digoxin was right for me anyway had a cardioversion
bobify
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AF Association
10 months ago
AFIB and Levothyroxine (thyroid) dose.
Just a question for those of you that are hypothyroid and AFIB: Is your dose of thyroid medication less because you have AFIB, currently or in the past? Appreciate your input! Thanks!
Just a question for those of you that are hypothyroid and AFIB: Is your dose of thyroid medication less because you have AFIB, currently or in the past? Appreciate your input! Thanks!
Nezzera
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
Can an Ablation make my Paroxysmal AFib worse
I wonder whether someone can help me decide whether to have an ablation or wait Iam 65 and due to have a Pulsed Field Ablation and have justhad my pre procedure nurse interview. I have paroxysmal AFib -usually twice a year -lasting about 8-9 hours which I control with a one off mega dose 300mg
I wonder whether someone can help me decide whether to have an ablation or wait Iam 65 and due to have a Pulsed Field Ablation and have justhad my pre procedure nurse interview. I have paroxysmal AFib -usually twice a year -lasting about 8-9 hours which I control with a one off mega dose 300mg
manabouttown
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
Does a heart still remodel if medications stop AF completely?
I read a response to a recent post today where a member with recently diagnosed AF was tossing up whether they should continue with meds or get an ablation. The response was yes, you should get an ablation, if you don't you will run the risk that your heart will remodel and the success rate for ablation
I read a response to a recent post today where a member with recently diagnosed AF was tossing up whether they should continue with meds or get an ablation. The response was yes, you should get an ablation, if you don't you will run the risk that your heart will remodel and the success rate for ablation
OzRob
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AF Association
10 months ago
weaning off bisoprolol
Good Evening (at least it’s evening in Canada!), I just had my follow up with my EP today. ablation #1 afib RF Jan 27 2023 Ablation#2 May 31 for afib RF redo and CTA for flutter. My EP is suggesting I discontinue my last remaining med. I am taking bisoprolol 2.5mg once a day. He suggests doing a
Good Evening (at least it’s evening in Canada!), I just had my follow up with my EP today. ablation #1 afib RF Jan 27 2023 Ablation#2 May 31 for afib RF redo and CTA for flutter. My EP is suggesting I discontinue my last remaining med. I am taking bisoprolol 2.5mg once a day. He suggests doing a
MKMafib
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AF Association
10 months ago
New to Afib- tiredness
Diagnosed a little over a week ago with Afib. On Diltazem and Eloquis. I am 58 years old and always been healthy until now. They have given me Flecainide to start taking daily if I have another episode. My question is about being so tired all the time. I sleep a lot but have to work full time.
Diagnosed a little over a week ago with Afib. On Diltazem and Eloquis. I am 58 years old and always been healthy until now. They have given me Flecainide to start taking daily if I have another episode. My question is about being so tired all the time. I sleep a lot but have to work full time.
Jeep2021
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AF Association
10 months ago
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