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NOSH AND NATTER TUESDAY 23RD JULY

Just a reminder that a few of us will be meeting in Central London for Nosh and Natter, an informal (wear shorts please) gathering where we just meet up and...

Just a reminder that a few of us will be meeting in Central London for Nosh and ...

Beancounter

Volunteer•11 years ago

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How I was diagnosed as flutter while my pulse was regular and my pressure was low?

I have diagnosed as AF case where ECG shows flutter with low pressure 75/35! My doctor said that is because I'm taking flecainide which regulate the flutter

I have diagnosed as AF case where ECG shows flutter with low pressure 75/35! My ...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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CHADS2 score = 0

Hi everyone, I have done the CHADS2 test and my score comes out at 0, I am now having near weekly episodes (lasting for almost 3 days at a time), is it time to...

Hi everyone, I have done the CHADS2 test and my score comes out at 0, I am now h...

steve60

•11 years ago

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with these weather warning because of the heat do you reguard af as a chronic illness

spongebob

•11 years ago

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does this hot weather affect your af, makes me breathless and ankles swell

spongebob

•11 years ago

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After a very bad AF attack ended up in hospital and diagnosed with a mini stroke

After a very bad AF attack ended up in hospital and diagnosed with a mini stroke now prescribed pradaxa anti coagulant has any body been prescribed this drug.

After a very bad AF attack ended up in hospital and diagnosed with a mini stroke...

Johnw

•11 years ago

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Aspirin it is, then...

I went back to the doctor's today, for my check up - a month after my second AF attack (no more in between, thankfully). I went armed with lots of useful...

I went back to the doctor's today, for my check up - a month after my second AF ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Swollen ankles.

My doctor has prescribed Furosemide 40 mg for my swollen ankles, he says he doesn`t know what the cause is but it could be a number of things. they only swell...

My doctor has prescribed Furosemide 40 mg for my swollen ankles, he says he does...

ruthalem

•11 years ago

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Navigating this site

Hi all I've been playing with the site and perhaps sharing what I have found might help. a) when you arrive at the site, the cookies are not working, so you...

Hi all I've been playing with the site and perhaps sharing what I have found mi...

Beancounter

Volunteer•11 years ago

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found you all at last

How frustrating ,I have missed just going to my computor and talking to you all and reading your posts PLEASE can we go back to how it ws ;Love POPPYSTOREY XX

How frustrating ,I have missed just going to my computor and talking to you all ...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

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Changes to the site

Hi Everyone, I thought I would write a post to clarify a few issues that are being brought up with regard to the platform’s upgrade. First, we’re glad you’re...

Hi Everyone, I thought I would write a post to clarify a few issues that are be...

matt

•11 years ago

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Just got this link for 3D mapping

Oh by the way its day 6 after my first ablation in sinus and feeling good so far.I hope that the site doesn't, suffer after the recent changes it would be a...

Oh by the way its day 6 after my first ablation in sinus and feeling good so far...

bigE

•11 years ago

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HIGHS AND OH SO LOW, LOW'S.

The high - following a wonderful holiday in Croatia beginning of June my husband and I went on a 5 day break to Ibiza, then came the oh so low, low. On last...

The high - following a wonderful holiday in Croatia beginning of June my husband...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

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AF as a result of viral myocarditis 18 months ago cardioversion didn't work should I ask for ep referral?

Totally confused as to what I should be asking my cardiologist and so relieved to have found this forum.

Totally confused as to what I should be asking my cardiologist and so relieved t...

Toon69

•11 years ago

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aspirin v warfarin

Since joining this site I have seen a lot of people have been put on aspirin rather than warfarin. I was one of them - for good reason - they started me on...

Since joining this site I have seen a lot of people have been put on aspirin rat...

brian10

•11 years ago

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48 hours post ablation

Back in sinus and felt tired yesterday, better today :-)

bigE

•11 years ago

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Do you folk on regular flecainide take it 12 hourly or on an empty stomach? I take am dose pre food and pm dose post food. Is this OK?

Have asked three pharmacists on different occasions about this. All said it doesn't matter, but I've just had change of manufacturer and new data sheet like...

Have asked three pharmacists on different occasions about this. All said it does...

Bagrat

•11 years ago

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Hot weather and af

Does anyone else notice that hot weather makes their ad worse? Or is it just me ? I have permanent AF but feel much worse in this heat

Does anyone else notice that hot weather makes their ad worse? Or is it just me ...

MissL

•11 years ago

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Has anyone ever experienced hoarseness due to persistent AF, beta-blockers or digoxin? Also does the condition cause real fatigue?

I have been diagnosed with persistent AF. Had it now for over 4 weeks constantly. I have been prescribed bisoprolol and digoxin. Saw my GP today and she is...

I have been diagnosed with persistent AF. Had it now for over 4 weeks constantly...

v624jbb

•11 years ago

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Taking aspirin for AF.

My husband was diagnosed with AF 7-8 years ago, his GP prescribed 300mg aspirin daily, he has taken it from day one of being diagnosed, I worry that he may...

My husband was diagnosed with AF 7-8 years ago, his GP prescribed 300mg aspirin ...

ruthalem

•11 years ago

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What should I do during AF attack ?how should I manage it, did anyone notice that major changes of INR test result mayvcoz AF attack ?

Should I go every time to ER ? Or what else

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Is there any relation between pressure in the ears , sinus and AF ?

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Update

Hi everyone, back from a wonderful holiday in France, spent most of it in the Gironde at a campsite close to the beaches, stunningly beautiful area of France,...

Hi everyone, back from a wonderful holiday in France, spent most of it in the Gi...

Beancounter

Volunteer•11 years ago

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Cialis with AF. Is it a problem to use ED drugs such as cialis if you are suffering from and being treated for AF?

My doctor prescribes both Cialis and my Af drugs (whafarin, Bizoporal and Amiodorine) so I presume it is OK, but the Cialis does make me feel like Im having...

My doctor prescribes both Cialis and my Af drugs (whafarin, Bizoporal and Amiodo...

goolybash

•11 years ago

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Were we born with AF?

I was talking with JeanJeannie the other day about all sorts of things when we realised that we both were prone to fainting attacks as children. This is quite...

I was talking with JeanJeannie the other day about all sorts of things when we r...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Is it AF attacks ? Or what

I'm having frequent fib and AF attacks about once a month where recent cardio version done last week and ECG looks normal Today at office I felt...

I'm having frequent fib and AF attacks about once a month where recent cardio ve...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Have blood in mucus in.morning from back of throat anyone know.what this could be?

Ok so for the past month in the morning. when I.brush my teeth and the mucus from the back.of throat has blood in it. I have had cheat pains but no cough...

Ok so for the past month in the morning. when I.brush my teeth and the mucus fro...

cece26

•11 years ago

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Cold outside

Hello again, I am hoping someone on the forum has had a similar experience. I have a cadioversion due Wednesday 10th.The thing is I have a lingering chest cold...

Hello again, I am hoping someone on the forum has had a similar experience. I ha...

charles213

•11 years ago

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AF in the family

I have discovered that AF runs (or possibly walks slowly) in one side of my family. I knew there were heart problems on my father's side, but because he wasn't...

I have discovered that AF runs (or possibly walks slowly) in one side of my fami...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Re bisoprolol

Hi everyone,,,sorry for what may seem a bit of an odd question.....can bisoprolol bring on hot flushes,,,thank you in advance...I'm guessing really that its my...

Hi everyone,,,sorry for what may seem a bit of an odd question.....can bisoprolo...

Scarlett-rose

•11 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2013

NOSH AND NATTER TUESDAY 23RD JULY

How I was diagnosed as flutter while my pulse was regular and my pressure was low?

CHADS2 score = 0

with these weather warning because of the heat do you reguard af as a chronic illness

does this hot weather affect your af, makes me breathless and ankles swell

After a very bad AF attack ended up in hospital and diagnosed with a mini stroke

Aspirin it is, then...

Swollen ankles.

Navigating this site

found you all at last

Changes to the site

Just got this link for 3D mapping

HIGHS AND OH SO LOW, LOW'S.

AF as a result of viral myocarditis 18 months ago cardioversion didn't work should I ask for ep referral?

aspirin v warfarin

48 hours post ablation

Do you folk on regular flecainide take it 12 hourly or on an empty stomach? I take am dose pre food and pm dose post food. Is this OK?

Hot weather and af

Has anyone ever experienced hoarseness due to persistent AF, beta-blockers or digoxin? Also does the condition cause real fatigue?

Taking aspirin for AF.

What should I do during AF attack ?how should I manage it, did anyone notice that major changes of INR test result mayvcoz AF attack ?

Is there any relation between pressure in the ears , sinus and AF ?

Update

Cialis with AF. Is it a problem to use ED drugs such as cialis if you are suffering from and being treated for AF?

Were we born with AF?

Is it AF attacks ? Or what

Have blood in mucus in.morning from back of throat anyone know.what this could be?

Cold outside

AF in the family

Re bisoprolol

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