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occasional AF

My husband has recently had several bouts of AF lasting just a few minutes each. Heart rate only slightly raised. He is 72, pretty fit and not overweight. Had...

My husband has recently had several bouts of AF lasting just a few minutes each....

Norfolk_spaniel

•2 hours ago

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can you have an ablation while in AF?

I’ve been told by an acquaintance that you can’t have an ablation if you are in permanent AF with an irregular heartbeat is this right because my AF isn’t...

I’ve been told by an acquaintance that you can’t have an ablation if you are in ...

Exfat

•3 hours ago

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Serious shortage of some medicines.

There is an article in today’s Guardian which refers to a serious shortage of some medicines: “Medicine shortages in England ‘beyond critical’, pharmacists...

There is an article in today’s Guardian which refers to a serious shortage of so...

Samazeuilh2

•5 hours ago

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2nd ablations?

hi everyone I’ve had one ablation already and waiting for 2nd as af recurred 9 months after 1st one - been on wait list about a year so far I’m interested...

hi everyone I’ve had one ablation already and waiting for 2nd as af recurred 9...

Ajays425

•6 hours ago

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Eliquis and Hydrochlorothiazide

I have had Afib problems since I was 26 years old and I am now 74. I live in Hawaii (born and raised). I have Diabetes, HBP, Cholesterol, Reflux, Sciatica,...

I have had Afib problems since I was 26 years old and I am now 74. I live in Haw...

Aloha1

•9 hours ago

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Saved Posts - Technical Query

Hi there Sorry to be a pain but where can I find the posts I’ve saved? I’ve looked in my account settings etc but can’t find them!!

Hi there Sorry to be a pain but where can I find the posts I’ve saved? I’ve loo...

Joeyy06

•15 hours ago

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Multaq Side Effects

Been on 400mg of Multaq bid for a month now and have had few issues with it so far but what I have noticed is that an hour or so after taking it I become...

Been on 400mg of Multaq bid for a month now and have had few issues with it so f...

Foreverfibber

•15 hours ago

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Clueless!

Other than being told I have atrib fib - I have no idea what it is other than an irregular heart beat. Nurse who told me this gave me no info whatever, but...

Other than being told I have atrib fib - I have no idea what it is other than an...

indoorplant

•17 hours ago

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weight & DOACs

I have just had a review at GP surgery with clinical pharmacist and he informed me Edoxaban isn’t effective if weight over 120kg. Apixiban and rivaroxiban are...

I have just had a review at GP surgery with clinical pharmacist and he informed ...

Bingofox007

•18 hours ago

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Dentist

Hi just some advice please. I have AF. I have a tooth that’s infected went to the dentist today had the non Adrenalin injection quite a lot but did not take...

Hi just some advice please. I have AF. I have a tooth that’s infected went to th...

Rhoded

•19 hours ago

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Readings : what do they mean ?

Two questions if I may please ; I have already been diagnosed as being an A/F suferer with three stents and chronic cardio issues I an 71 . I am due for a...

Two questions if I may please ; I have already been diagnosed as being an A/F...

Quovadisuk

•19 hours ago

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Ablation

Had my telephone appointment with the doctor at John Radclffe Hostital oxford a couple of weeks ago. H, as I expect is normal went through all the risks and...

Had my telephone appointment with the doctor at John Radclffe Hostital oxford a ...

dindy

•19 hours ago

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Biatrial Dilatation

I had an echocardiogram 7 weeks ago. Have been waiting on results.Been to Doctors today for blood tests and I asked if my results were through. Low and behold...

I had an echocardiogram 7 weeks ago. Have been waiting on results.Been to Doctor...

Gillybean123

•23 hours ago

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meds and tachycardia

hello I’ve now been put on 2.5 of bisop twice per day , flec as pill in pocket or one at night if I want to , they say my ecg s all fine no af , just...

hello I’ve now been put on 2.5 of bisop twice per day , flec as pill in pocket o...

Prosecco1997

•1 day ago

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A new experience!

Well I’m baffled! I had my third cardioversion (alter 4 ‘failed’ ablations) a week ago today. I then enjoyed 4 days of NSR but on Sunday evening, my Kardia...

Well I’m baffled! I had my third cardioversion (alter 4 ‘failed’ ablations) a w...

frankiec5

•1 day ago

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Lots of Energy Yesterday

Yesterday, I felt like my old self and despite the heat worked in my garden for most of the day. Could have done more and my energy was almost limitless. Why...

Yesterday, I felt like my old self and despite the heat worked in my garden for ...

jeanjeannie50

•1 day ago

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Apnea and a fibs?????

For the lat four or five times, I have awoken with a fibs , as high as 130, lastting from a half hour to two hours, off and on. What could cause this? I...

For the lat four or five times, I have awoken with a fibs , as high as 130, last...

peachtreepiggy

•1 day ago

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Grandad Passed Away

Hi allI recently posted about my grandfather and his struggle with his many health conditions. Sadly he passed away Saturday, such a shock it was and yet we...

Hi allI recently posted about my grandfather and his struggle with his many heal...

Danielle2419

•1 day ago

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flying and apixaban

just a question, is it okay to fly while taking Apixaban? This maybe a silly question.

just a question, is it okay to fly while taking Apixaban? This maybe a silly que...

Contact1

•1 day ago

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Persistent and Permanent Atrial Fibrillation

Approximately one month ago I introduced myself to this forum. I greatly appreciated the warm welcome and the helpful responses I received to my post. I've...

Approximately one month ago I introduced myself to this forum. I greatly apprec...

DrBook

•1 day ago

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High Potassium?

Hi all Has anyone had High Potassium/Hyperkalemia and if so how did you feel. My last 4 blood tests have shown high potassium 5.5, 5.9, 6.3. I have also been...

Hi all Has anyone had High Potassium/Hyperkalemia and if so how did you feel. M...

MWIC

•2 days ago

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Afib heart ablation Post Op

I am curious to hear how people felt immediately after the catheter ablation and for the week following. I don't know if I should sign up for more time off...

I am curious to hear how people felt immediately after the catheter ablation and...

afibsucs

•2 days ago

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Stopping Diltiazem.Any withdrawal symptoms?

Maybe some of you have noticed my posts re increasing ectopics.These have really started affecting my quality of life so did an excellent sheet to Arrythmia...

Maybe some of you have noticed my posts re increasing ectopics.These have really...

kkatz

•2 days ago

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Digoxin + Lopresspor

Is anyone on Digoxin plus Lopressor long term for chronic persistent afib and how do you feel? Thanks

Is anyone on Digoxin plus Lopressor long term for chronic persistent afib and ho...

farewelltoarms

•2 days ago

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Information sheet for AF

Hi everyone. A few weeks ago, someone posted a link to a fact sheet of information about AF. It gave a lot of useful explanations about the condition, but,...

Hi everyone. A few weeks ago, someone posted a link to a fact sheet of informat...

Lu22a

•2 days ago

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Flecainide Instructions

The directions on my flecainide states the following: take 1 tablet twice a day and 2 tablets as needed for atrial fibrillation. (The tabs are 50MG...

The directions on my flecainide states the following: take 1 tablet twice a day ...

Jafib

•2 days ago

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Eye bleed

Hi,Has anyone had an eye bleed on edoxaban,?

1969hippy

•3 days ago

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Cardioablation

Hi .I am confused..I have Heart failure (38%) and AF i had a cardioversion last May and was successful after 1st attempt. Since then i have not hat any AF...

Hi .I am confused..I have Heart failure (38%) and AF i had a cardioversion last...

Gnoll

•3 days ago

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AcQMap

Does anyone know if this is available in Scotland?

Kennyb1968

•3 days ago

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3 years post successful PVI RF Ablation

Had my three year check up, ECG, Holter monitor, PM diagnostic, echo and full bloods.All good. No AFIB since ablation. BP good. PM has many years left. Only...

Had my three year check up, ECG, Holter monitor, PM diagnostic, echo and full bl...

Geoffa1

•3 days ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

occasional AF

can you have an ablation while in AF?

Serious shortage of some medicines.

2nd ablations?

Eliquis and Hydrochlorothiazide

Saved Posts - Technical Query

Multaq Side Effects

Clueless!

weight & DOACs

Dentist

Readings : what do they mean ?

Ablation

Biatrial Dilatation

meds and tachycardia

A new experience!

Lots of Energy Yesterday

Apnea and a fibs?????

Grandad Passed Away

flying and apixaban

Persistent and Permanent Atrial Fibrillation

High Potassium?

Afib heart ablation Post Op

Stopping Diltiazem.Any withdrawal symptoms?

Digoxin + Lopresspor

Information sheet for AF

Flecainide Instructions

Eye bleed

Cardioablation

AcQMap

3 years post successful PVI RF Ablation

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