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Planned Watchman procedure
Just joined the group. Diagnosed with AFib and having internal bleeding with Eliquis. So, planning possible Watchman procedure. Any advice would be appreciated. Bill
Just joined the group. Diagnosed with AFib and having internal bleeding with Eliquis. So, planning possible Watchman procedure. Any advice would be appreciated. Bill
FootDr
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AF Association
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
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Pacemaker and Flecainide
Started having afib about 14 years ago. After a couple of cardioversions went in for ablation . Ended up having a second . for a very long time I would go in and out without any intervention. Recently started having episodes and had to be cardioverted, but after a few days went back into afib. My Dr
Started having afib about 14 years ago. After a couple of cardioversions went in for ablation . Ended up having a second . for a very long time I would go in and out without any intervention. Recently started having episodes and had to be cardioverted, but after a few days went back into afib. My Dr
loudeanna
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AF Association
2 years ago
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AFIB and Anxiety relief
I was diagnosed with Afib 3 years ago literally to the day and have found over the last few months that episodes have become more regular but sinus rhythmm is restored by using bisoprolol 2. The time it takes to restore NSR is directly correlated to my anxiety levels. . I used to take citalopram to
I was diagnosed with Afib 3 years ago literally to the day and have found over the last few months that episodes have become more regular but sinus rhythmm is restored by using bisoprolol 2. The time it takes to restore NSR is directly correlated to my anxiety levels. . I used to take citalopram to
excop999
in
AF Association
2 years ago
An update on this pain-in-the-bum condition
So 2018 Flutter, ablation fixed it but triggered fibrillation. Cardioversion fixed that for about 10 months then Flecainide from September 2019 until cryo-ablation in October 2021. Stopped the post abalation meds ten days ago. Sinus fine and ecg fine last week when my cardiologist saw me. I have developed
So 2018 Flutter, ablation fixed it but triggered fibrillation. Cardioversion fixed that for about 10 months then Flecainide from September 2019 until cryo-ablation in October 2021. Stopped the post abalation meds ten days ago. Sinus fine and ecg fine last week when my cardiologist saw me. I have developed
Slim2018
in
AF Association
2 years ago
When should I go to A&E
I have been in PAF on and off for some years but the last 12 months I go a lot longer in AF and do not revert back without a Cardioversion. I have had a third ablation 5 weeks ago but for the last 3 1/2 weeks I have been back in AF. I am on list for cardioversion again and need to talk through my options
I have been in PAF on and off for some years but the last 12 months I go a lot longer in AF and do not revert back without a Cardioversion. I have had a third ablation 5 weeks ago but for the last 3 1/2 weeks I have been back in AF. I am on list for cardioversion again and need to talk through my options
Lainie2875
in
AF Association
2 years ago
PVCs - trying to find triggers
Posted last year re a wave of bigeminy/PVCs that came on after each of the vaccines - mild ectopics in my life prior to that period once or twice a year if that! & always associated with e.g. too much booze/caffeine etc. Lost 3months across the two vaccine jabs, and whilst capturing worst of rythmns
Posted last year re a wave of bigeminy/PVCs that came on after each of the vaccines - mild ectopics in my life prior to that period once or twice a year if that! & always associated with e.g. too much booze/caffeine etc. Lost 3months across the two vaccine jabs, and whilst capturing worst of rythmns
Gojlcc
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Pvcs
Having severe PVC’s and looking for advice. Had them the past 3 weeks now and do get breaks from them but feel they are getting worse. Kardia constantly reads sinus rhythm with PVCs. Tend to wake up with them and they are there when I go to sleep. Have tried the breathing exercise but doesn’t seem to
Having severe PVC’s and looking for advice. Had them the past 3 weeks now and do get breaks from them but feel they are getting worse. Kardia constantly reads sinus rhythm with PVCs. Tend to wake up with them and they are there when I go to sleep. Have tried the breathing exercise but doesn’t seem to
rayc99
in
AF Association
2 years ago
I need advice about AFIB and travels
Hello everyone, It's been a while since my last post. I'm planning to go on holiday to Costa Rica next March but I'm not very confident because the trouble with fibrillation is that you don't know when it's coming on. My attacks are usually 8 months apart and next March it will be 8 months since my
Hello everyone, It's been a while since my last post. I'm planning to go on holiday to Costa Rica next March but I'm not very confident because the trouble with fibrillation is that you don't know when it's coming on. My attacks are usually 8 months apart and next March it will be 8 months since my
Lien-Ju
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Is this AFib?
Is this AFib? Background: 67 year old white male never smoked, never used drugs, reasonable weight, active and exercise routinely. Only medication is lowest dose of Rosuvastatin (Crestor) The only bad thing is I am a heavy caffeine drinker. (Coke) I've read the symptoms, and I do not have shortness
Is this AFib? Background: 67 year old white male never smoked, never used drugs, reasonable weight, active and exercise routinely. Only medication is lowest dose of Rosuvastatin (Crestor) The only bad thing is I am a heavy caffeine drinker. (Coke) I've read the symptoms, and I do not have shortness
hearthealth2022
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Is there a relationship between AFib and high blood pressure
When in AFib can it raise your blood pressure or can high blood pressure trigger AFib. In April/May last year I was I told I had possible AFib after starting palpitations which didn't abate and subsequent 24hr ECG and Echocardigram . Also had a raise BNP. I was perscribed bisoprol by my GP but it
When in AFib can it raise your blood pressure or can high blood pressure trigger AFib. In April/May last year I was I told I had possible AFib after starting palpitations which didn't abate and subsequent 24hr ECG and Echocardigram . Also had a raise BNP. I was perscribed bisoprol by my GP but it
carer999
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Is anyone currently or has tried medication for ADHD that has PVC’s normally?
Is anyone currently or has tried medication for ADHD that has PVC’s normally? Does medicine make it worse? Full disclosure, I have check ups with my cardiologists in which they state NOTHING is wrong with my heart and it’s just PVC’s. They stated it could be the T4 I take for my thyroid
Is anyone currently or has tried medication for ADHD that has PVC’s normally? Does medicine make it worse? Full disclosure, I have check ups with my cardiologists in which they state NOTHING is wrong with my heart and it’s just PVC’s. They stated it could be the T4 I take for my thyroid
Graves1022
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
AFIB BP STRUGGLERS
All, I have never taken this drug but I have taken Amiodorone before. And you're right. It is awful so my dr took me off it. I am taking Propafenone now. I was to take 3 150mg per day. I did and felt horrible. So I started reducing it myself and I have found that 1 pill split into 2 does works
All, I have never taken this drug but I have taken Amiodorone before. And you're right. It is awful so my dr took me off it. I am taking Propafenone now. I was to take 3 150mg per day. I did and felt horrible. So I started reducing it myself and I have found that 1 pill split into 2 does works
N400033
in
AF Association
2 years ago
AF query
Hi, I was diagnosed with AF in July last year and put onto Apixaban and Bisoprolol. I then really struggled walking anywhere with breathlessness and although I was Asymptomatic before being diagnosed I wasn’t breathless at all ( AF found during routine pulse test by Nurse). I was advised to carry on
Hi, I was diagnosed with AF in July last year and put onto Apixaban and Bisoprolol. I then really struggled walking anywhere with breathlessness and although I was Asymptomatic before being diagnosed I wasn’t breathless at all ( AF found during routine pulse test by Nurse). I was advised to carry on
gentryman
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AF Association
2 years ago
Afib, alcohol and caffeine!
I’m interested in peoples Afib triggers, specifically how you are with alcohol and caffeine? I can honestly say that two to three cups of coffee and a couple of pints of beer a day don’t appear to cause me any issues? What does, however is late eating, over eating and any kind of indigestion! Without
I’m interested in peoples Afib triggers, specifically how you are with alcohol and caffeine? I can honestly say that two to three cups of coffee and a couple of pints of beer a day don’t appear to cause me any issues? What does, however is late eating, over eating and any kind of indigestion! Without
Motov
in
AF Association
2 years ago
None the wiser
Had my heart stress test at the Bristol Heart Institute this week to discover why I've started having episodes of breathlessness/pressure on exertion. The plan was to use an exercise bike to increase my heart rate ti 128 bpm then use ultrasound echocardiogram and ECG to look at my heart, Before I'd even
Had my heart stress test at the Bristol Heart Institute this week to discover why I've started having episodes of breathlessness/pressure on exertion. The plan was to use an exercise bike to increase my heart rate ti 128 bpm then use ultrasound echocardiogram and ECG to look at my heart, Before I'd even
Daisyblu
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
NSVT or atrial flutter?
Do PVCs feel different to PACs? I'm getting short runs of ectopic beats (often 4 in a row), which I think might be NSVT. I'm used to experiencing AF, which feels light and chaotic compared to sinus rhythm, but these recent short runs feel more forceful than AF, and also feel regular - could they be ventricular
Do PVCs feel different to PACs? I'm getting short runs of ectopic beats (often 4 in a row), which I think might be NSVT. I'm used to experiencing AF, which feels light and chaotic compared to sinus rhythm, but these recent short runs feel more forceful than AF, and also feel regular - could they be ventricular
John3333333
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Permanent AF?
The day has finally come where I went to hospital with sudden onset AF to be told that they won’t do anything. I’m to stay on my meds, flecainide and bisoprolol and to go back if I get severe symptoms. They have said a resting heart rate of 130 is fine because I am haemodynamically stable. I am ( still
The day has finally come where I went to hospital with sudden onset AF to be told that they won’t do anything. I’m to stay on my meds, flecainide and bisoprolol and to go back if I get severe symptoms. They have said a resting heart rate of 130 is fine because I am haemodynamically stable. I am ( still
Rhiannonimity1
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Atrial fibrillation
Does anyone get breathlessness after atrial fibrillation? My dad recently had a stroke and was in atrial fibrillation since then he's been quite breathless on small amounts of exercise that's worrying Especially the fact he would never before tell us if he was unwell and trys to dodge going to the doctors
Does anyone get breathlessness after atrial fibrillation? My dad recently had a stroke and was in atrial fibrillation since then he's been quite breathless on small amounts of exercise that's worrying Especially the fact he would never before tell us if he was unwell and trys to dodge going to the doctors
worriedcats
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Discomfort in chest area
I'm coping with PAF but does anyone feel like I do: i feel a 'discomfort' in my chest area, its hard to describe, it feels like it's 'trying' to flutter but doesn't start? Just a bit uncomfortable - i kinda feel it in my throat? I know what palpitations are like - they've been suppressed for 6 weeks
I'm coping with PAF but does anyone feel like I do: i feel a 'discomfort' in my chest area, its hard to describe, it feels like it's 'trying' to flutter but doesn't start? Just a bit uncomfortable - i kinda feel it in my throat? I know what palpitations are like - they've been suppressed for 6 weeks
bowie88
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AF Association
2 years ago
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