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PAF changing experiences
Hi, I do not post very often but read the posts every day. I thought the Patients Day was excellent this year. Brief recap of my history:- I am 80 years young and have had PAF since January 2001. I would have one or two episodes a year until last year when I had them every couple of weeks. This year
Hi, I do not post very often but read the posts every day. I thought the Patients Day was excellent this year. Brief recap of my history:- I am 80 years young and have had PAF since January 2001. I would have one or two episodes a year until last year when I had them every couple of weeks. This year
President2012
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AF Association
3 years ago
A bit disheartened and confused
A little over 2 years ago at age 36 I experienced the first of what I came to find out was an Afib episode (of course, not until after being told I was just having panic attacks by some very unhelpful ER personnel). This was about a week after a doctor had prescribed me rizatriptan for headaches (
A little over 2 years ago at age 36 I experienced the first of what I came to find out was an Afib episode (of course, not until after being told I was just having panic attacks by some very unhelpful ER personnel). This was about a week after a doctor had prescribed me rizatriptan for headaches (
Hidden
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AF Association
3 years ago
Diltiazem and pvcs
I've been given 90mg diltiazem to take 2x a day for my pvcs. I've tried beta blockers (propranolol and bisoprolol) but didn't get on with these as they lowered my heart rate down to low 40s and I felt rubbish. My heart rate is usually between 54 and 68bpm. Does any one else take this for pvcs? What has
I've been given 90mg diltiazem to take 2x a day for my pvcs. I've tried beta blockers (propranolol and bisoprolol) but didn't get on with these as they lowered my heart rate down to low 40s and I felt rubbish. My heart rate is usually between 54 and 68bpm. Does any one else take this for pvcs? What has
Aimieyy
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
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Failure at getting off antiarrhythmic med
I am a 57 years old Male. March 2021, afib episodes, while deep breathing to try to slow my heart rate, fell in syncope, had sustained vtach, vfib and cardiac arrest. Fortunately, I was already hospitalized for rapid afib and watched on a heart monitor. 2 days later I had a pacemaker/defibrilator.
I am a 57 years old Male. March 2021, afib episodes, while deep breathing to try to slow my heart rate, fell in syncope, had sustained vtach, vfib and cardiac arrest. Fortunately, I was already hospitalized for rapid afib and watched on a heart monitor. 2 days later I had a pacemaker/defibrilator.
Sustainedvtach270
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 years ago
DVLA
Back in August I posted that I'd written to the DVLA about my Afib after I was comparing car insurance quotes for renewal and one of the questions was about notifiable health problems. The DVLA website was a bit ambiguous which is why I contacted them. I finally got a letter this week bit scared to open
Back in August I posted that I'd written to the DVLA about my Afib after I was comparing car insurance quotes for renewal and one of the questions was about notifiable health problems. The DVLA website was a bit ambiguous which is why I contacted them. I finally got a letter this week bit scared to open
PollyDoodle
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 years ago
📢 CORRECT the irregular rhythm with access to appropriate treatments #GAFAW2021
Treatments for AF depend on the type of AF someone has, and their individual needs. If you have AF, you should always discuss the pros ✔️ and cons ❌ of which treatment is most suited to you with your healthcare team. Our "Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation" booklet offers advice and information
Treatments for AF depend on the type of AF someone has, and their individual needs. If you have AF, you should always discuss the pros ✔️ and cons ❌ of which treatment is most suited to you with your healthcare team. Our "Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation" booklet offers advice and information
TracyAdmin
ArrhythmiaAlliance
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Arrhythmia Alliance
3 years ago
📢 CORRECT the irregular rhythm with access to appropriate treatments #GAFAW2021
Treatments for AF depend on the type of AF someone has, and their individual needs. If you have AF, you should always discuss the pros ✔️ and cons ❌ of which treatment is most suited to you with your healthcare team. Our "Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation" booklet offers advice and information
Treatments for AF depend on the type of AF someone has, and their individual needs. If you have AF, you should always discuss the pros ✔️ and cons ❌ of which treatment is most suited to you with your healthcare team. Our "Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation" booklet offers advice and information
TracyAdmin
Partner
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AF Association
3 years ago
Saunas
I just had my one year anniversary of my second ablation and have now had a year of no af and the only thing I still take is apixoban. I do get an ectopic beat every 50 or so beats on average and occasionally have had lots of ectopics where in my mind the afib is “ trying” to get going. I am not in
I just had my one year anniversary of my second ablation and have now had a year of no af and the only thing I still take is apixoban. I do get an ectopic beat every 50 or so beats on average and occasionally have had lots of ectopics where in my mind the afib is “ trying” to get going. I am not in
Sfhmgusa
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AF Association
3 years ago
A fib now a flutter
Had leg cramps during the night last summer. I was in paroxysmal a fib last fall probable vagal at 11:30 at night 3 cardioversions many lifestyle changes. Normal heart function negative stress test no sleep apnea normal thyroid. On 12.5 metoprolol daily and 50mg flecainide twice daily used pip the past
Had leg cramps during the night last summer. I was in paroxysmal a fib last fall probable vagal at 11:30 at night 3 cardioversions many lifestyle changes. Normal heart function negative stress test no sleep apnea normal thyroid. On 12.5 metoprolol daily and 50mg flecainide twice daily used pip the past
Spud12345
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 years ago
Post Wolf Minimaze - 11 days - feeling great
Post Wolf Minimaze - 11 days - I am off Eliquis for life since my surgeon Dr. Randall Wolfe at Houston Methodist Hospital clipped my Left Atrial Appendage. The LAA is where blood pools during afib and can cause a stroke. What a relief to have this done. I am currently AFIB free since 2/21/20 and was
Post Wolf Minimaze - 11 days - I am off Eliquis for life since my surgeon Dr. Randall Wolfe at Houston Methodist Hospital clipped my Left Atrial Appendage. The LAA is where blood pools during afib and can cause a stroke. What a relief to have this done. I am currently AFIB free since 2/21/20 and was
ArkyGirl
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AF Association
3 years ago
Cardioversion Sat.A fib today.
Evening all.Im so disappointed but I think I have flipped back into a fib after a successful CV on Sat.I know its not a cure but was hoping it would last a bit longer.Went for a flat 2 mile walk with my friend this morning and suddenly realised I was working hard..I checked my amazbit when I got home
Evening all.Im so disappointed but I think I have flipped back into a fib after a successful CV on Sat.I know its not a cure but was hoping it would last a bit longer.Went for a flat 2 mile walk with my friend this morning and suddenly realised I was working hard..I checked my amazbit when I got home
ETHEL103
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AF Association
3 years ago
from HR 123 seated to 197 standing moving
I was diagnosed with Afib about two years ago. It is paroxysmal and originally I was having episodes every 4 to 6 weeks. I have been on propafenone since January and is has been working well. The last episode I had was on July 3 - until this morning. I woke about 2:30 a.m. and was in Afib. Did a kardia
I was diagnosed with Afib about two years ago. It is paroxysmal and originally I was having episodes every 4 to 6 weeks. I have been on propafenone since January and is has been working well. The last episode I had was on July 3 - until this morning. I woke about 2:30 a.m. and was in Afib. Did a kardia
ijregner
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AF Association
3 years ago
TiredofIBS
Anyone here has experienced getting Afib after strong orgasmic event? Been shocked back into sinus rhythm but cardiologist does not feel this event caused my Afib but my mitral valve regurgitation. No question it was the strong orgasm as I experienced strong heart abnormal beats like your heart was going
Anyone here has experienced getting Afib after strong orgasmic event? Been shocked back into sinus rhythm but cardiologist does not feel this event caused my Afib but my mitral valve regurgitation. No question it was the strong orgasm as I experienced strong heart abnormal beats like your heart was going
IBStired
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AF Association
3 years ago
The FDA has authorized the Emergency use of REGEN-COV for the treatment of COVID-19
For those who don't know; The FDA has authorized the emergency use of REGEN-COV for the treatment of COVID-19 and the post-exposure prevention of COVID-19 under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). REGEN-COV consists of two investigational medicines, casirivimab and imdevimab, given together as a single
For those who don't know; The FDA has authorized the emergency use of REGEN-COV for the treatment of COVID-19 and the post-exposure prevention of COVID-19 under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). REGEN-COV consists of two investigational medicines, casirivimab and imdevimab, given together as a single
Tupelomojo
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CLL Support
3 years ago
Hope it's nothing
On 8-2-21 I had the following: mitral valve repair, aortic valve repair, ligation of atrial appendage, cryo maze ablation, and they fixed a hole in heart. Things have been going well for the most part on my recovery, although about late October early November I've been noticing some skipped beats when
On 8-2-21 I had the following: mitral valve repair, aortic valve repair, ligation of atrial appendage, cryo maze ablation, and they fixed a hole in heart. Things have been going well for the most part on my recovery, although about late October early November I've been noticing some skipped beats when
Kevin2331
in
AF Association
3 years ago
My PVC’s are back! I used to take Escitalopram for 4 years to keep them under control.
I have found 2 studies that note that Escitalopram could be a precursor to AFib. Another item that cardiologists don’t mention. PVC’s are making my heart do double backflips at night causing anxiety. Anyone in the same situation?
I have found 2 studies that note that Escitalopram could be a precursor to AFib. Another item that cardiologists don’t mention. PVC’s are making my heart do double backflips at night causing anxiety. Anyone in the same situation?
Hairem
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AF Association
3 years ago
3 months post ablation…..
Good morning from Texas…in the attempt to give us a new topic (without searching to see if it has already been discussed ad nauseam)… I’m 3 months post ablation with no Afib…hooray…but I have a 30-40 bpm heart rate jump when I get up in the night to visit the bathroom. After I snuggle back in bed it
Good morning from Texas…in the attempt to give us a new topic (without searching to see if it has already been discussed ad nauseam)… I’m 3 months post ablation with no Afib…hooray…but I have a 30-40 bpm heart rate jump when I get up in the night to visit the bathroom. After I snuggle back in bed it
TXQuilter
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 years ago
Permanent AFib
So I have joined the ranks of being permanently in AFib. This has been for two weeks now, and to be honest it feels better than having periods of AFib. My journey started about 18months ago when I got short bursts of high heart rate and irregular beats. Since then it has got steadily more and more
So I have joined the ranks of being permanently in AFib. This has been for two weeks now, and to be honest it feels better than having periods of AFib. My journey started about 18months ago when I got short bursts of high heart rate and irregular beats. Since then it has got steadily more and more
Firstbusman
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AF Association
3 years ago
1 year since my Widowmaker update
Hi all, Yesterday I had my final check in with the Cardiology doctors and I’m in great health, my heart is strong, I feel strong and I’m now only taking aspirin and atorvastatin. A far cry from walking into A&E on 16/11/20 and suffering a STEMI which stopped my heart for 90 seconds. I was lucky that
Hi all, Yesterday I had my final check in with the Cardiology doctors and I’m in great health, my heart is strong, I feel strong and I’m now only taking aspirin and atorvastatin. A far cry from walking into A&E on 16/11/20 and suffering a STEMI which stopped my heart for 90 seconds. I was lucky that
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
The same old story
I’m a 75 year old male who enjoyed reasonable health until I was whisked to hospital about 6 months ago with a fib, and since then I’ve been struggling with skipped beats, particularly at night - I’d give anything for a relaxed night’s sleep. I know so many people are in the same boat, hence my heading
I’m a 75 year old male who enjoyed reasonable health until I was whisked to hospital about 6 months ago with a fib, and since then I’ve been struggling with skipped beats, particularly at night - I’d give anything for a relaxed night’s sleep. I know so many people are in the same boat, hence my heading
Johndivney
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Arrhythmia Alliance
3 years ago
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