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Multaq medicine and cough

I have been on Multaq about 3 weeks and have developed an occasional cough. I'm quite certain it's the med. It's not productive, though occasional thick...

I have been on Multaq about 3 weeks and have developed an occasional cough. I'm...

Cuervo

•10 years ago

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info please ref flecanide

hi all my arythmia nurse specialist put me on flecanide a month ago to try and encourage my heart to go back into its normal synus rhythm without the need for...

hi all my arythmia nurse specialist put me on flecanide a month ago to try and e...

billbo47

•10 years ago

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Medic wristbands good or not?

Hi only have old yellow card that needs replacing. I know I should carry something with me as on warfarin. Want something discreet but fits the bill. Any...

Hi only have old yellow card that needs replacing. I know I should carry somethi...

Sisterj

•10 years ago

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Paroxysmal AF, Atrial Flutter and SVT - ablation advice and insurance advice need

Hi all. I am 37 and was diagnosed with paroysmal AF, Atrial Flutter and one episode of SVT in September 2013 after 6 months of palpitations and dizziness (had...

Hi all. I am 37 and was diagnosed with paroysmal AF, Atrial Flutter and one epi...

millie123fairy

•10 years ago

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Levothyroxine a contributor to paroxysmal afib?

I am new to this forum and find all contributor's comments/suggestions very helpful. Before I found the forum, I felt very much alone and the NHS failed us...

I am new to this forum and find all contributor's comments/suggestions very help...

PETRAC

•10 years ago

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I'm due to have ablation on Thurs 29th but I've Started with heavy cold and cough do you think I'll still be able to have it done?

SuzieA

•10 years ago

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What is the risk to my heart?

First time post. I've been diagnosed with permanent AF and cardiologist has told me that I will have an ablation to sort out this 'nuisance'. (Age 45,...

First time post. I've been diagnosed with permanent AF and cardiologist has told...

Bigplantpot

•10 years ago

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Just diagnosed on Thursday with Afib after second cardiac ablation for SVT

I had my second ablation for SVT on Thursday and have been diagnosed with AF among other things. I also have an autoimmune disease, liver disease (NASH) and a...

I had my second ablation for SVT on Thursday and have been diagnosed with AF amo...

Someonesmother

•10 years ago

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Dissapointed for Heart Rhythm week.

Some of you may know that I joined this organization for over a year now, and have been involved with some of the posts and questions on this forum, and I hope...

Some of you may know that I joined this organization for over a year now, and ha...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Your input Bob, would be appreciated, as I know you have the ectopic problem as well.

When these occur, is it just a question of sitting it out until they go away of their own volition. My pill in the pocket is Sotolol, but that is for when an...

When these occur, is it just a question of sitting it out until they go away of ...

Annaelizabeth

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Cardiologist recommends coming off warfarin!

Diagnosed with AF last December. DC cardioversion (successful) in March. I have not seen Cardiologist apart from 5 minutes during a ward round when I was...

Diagnosed with AF last December. DC cardioversion (successful) in March. I have...

Ginnik

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Blood pressure starting to increase

Hello, Just wondering if it's worth pressing for a referral back to cardio rather than my GP changing meds or increasing existing meds or is it normal for GP...

Hello, Just wondering if it's worth pressing for a referral back to cardio rathe...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I'm taking rivaroxaban. My my urine is dark brown with traces of blood. What does it mean?

I had pulmonary embolism 3 weeks ago. I'm on the first 21 days of rivaroxaban. Two days ago my urine turned dark brown with traces of blood. I take gabapentin...

I had pulmonary embolism 3 weeks ago. I'm on the first 21 days of rivaroxaban. T...

smarrero1

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Anyone had vision problems when taking flecanide?

I am on the waiting list for my first ablation but in the meantime have had my flecanide increased to 150 x2 because of breakthrough A.F. This has done the...

I am on the waiting list for my first ablation but in the meantime have had my f...

dedeottie

•10 years ago

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I have had AF since last August now on 2.5mg bisoprolol , have a low BP but keep getting palpitations.

I feel that keep going back to the Drs does not achieve much apart from them upping the dosage or if 5mg lowering it.

I feel that keep going back to the Drs does not achieve much apart from them upp...

OmaJEO

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Hello, can I please join you all.

Hi all, Thought I would introduce myself. My name is Maria. I was diagnosed with AF in Feb after two episodes in a month of SVT while pregnant with little...

Hi all, Thought I would introduce myself. My name is Maria. I was diagnosed wi...

BattyMumma

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Heart Rhythm Week 2014

We have launched our countdown to sister charity Arrhythmia Alliance's Heart Rhythm Week (2-8 June 2014), and we are calling upon all of our close supporters...

We have launched our countdown to sister charity Arrhythmia Alliance's Heart Rhy...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

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I'd be interested to hear any reports from runners with AF and whether they have been able to return to running ( lesser intensity ?)

Age 64 and been a social runner (40-50km a week for the last 35 years)

Stof

•10 years ago

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Recent articles that refer to AF

If you need to register on the site to read these, you can register for free....

EngMac

•10 years ago

1 Reply

How many ablations ?

Hello , someone very close to ne has had 2 ablations , after 2 months they are experiencing further episodes .. I was wondering if this is common and if the...

Hello , someone very close to ne has had 2 ablations , after 2 months they are e...

louielouie1

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Ablation number one done

So had the ablation this morning. Wasn't as bad as I'd imagined it would be, but feeling a bit sick and woozy ( now 9 hours post op). So we'll wait and see...

So had the ablation this morning. Wasn't as bad as I'd imagined it would be, bu...

Therealsue

•10 years ago

16 Replies

After "thinking about it" for awhile, I will be starting Xarelto tomorrow.

Still very leary of taking any anticoagulant but will start taking Xarelto. This is once per day which I thought I could handle better than a twice a day...

Still very leary of taking any anticoagulant but will start taking Xarelto. Thi...

barbm

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Mother of 93 frightened after been told that she has Heart Failure

My mother was admitted with a chest infection to A&E and is now on a ward but while they were doing their checks they found she was in AF. They have put her...

My mother was admitted with a chest infection to A&E and is now on a ward but wh...

Offcut

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Second ablation

Hi All. On Monday I had a second ablation which was meant to be a cryo ablation with one EP but just before I was taken down for the procedure another EP...

Hi All. On Monday I had a second ablation which was meant to be a cryo ablation...

Earledavis

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Over the moon!

I spoke to the cardiac nurse today after my echocardiogram. I have convinced her to bring the cardioversion forward and I now have 13 days till its done....

I spoke to the cardiac nurse today after my echocardiogram. I have convinced h...

tiredandconfused

•10 years ago

5 Replies

hi all as I mention earlier i have decided that hopefully fingersx i will be accepted for an ablation in the near future.

i would be grateful for any recommended EP specialists in the Swansea, Cardiff ,Bristol areas. Not too sure what the procedure is I know I am going to sound...

i would be grateful for any recommended EP specialists in the Swansea, Cardiff ,...

llamudos

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Dronedarone - what has been your experience of monitoring?

My experience so far: * brilliant Advanced Cardiac Nurse Practitioner who has now left; * monitoring by the GP, not the EP or cardiac nurse practitioner...

My experience so far: * brilliant Advanced Cardiac Nurse Practitioner who has no...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Warfarin and INR levels?

Would anyone have any idea why, after months of being at a stable INR of around 2.5 to 2.8, my INR has dropped to 2.1, despite no real change of diet etc. I...

Would anyone have any idea why, after months of being at a stable INR of around ...

kernow43

•10 years ago

12 Replies

2nd try today for ablation!

Hoping thé second time will be the charm !

iris1205

•10 years ago

21 Replies

PAF or not?

I was told over five years ago that I had P.A.F after lot's of test's. 4 months ago i was taken of all meds to see what my heart would do as regards to my AF....

I was told over five years ago that I had P.A.F after lot's of test's. 4 months ...

kazzyr

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2014

Multaq medicine and cough

info please ref flecanide

Medic wristbands good or not?

Paroxysmal AF, Atrial Flutter and SVT - ablation advice and insurance advice need

Levothyroxine a contributor to paroxysmal afib?

I'm due to have ablation on Thurs 29th but I've Started with heavy cold and cough do you think I'll still be able to have it done?

What is the risk to my heart?

Just diagnosed on Thursday with Afib after second cardiac ablation for SVT

Dissapointed for Heart Rhythm week.

Your input Bob, would be appreciated, as I know you have the ectopic problem as well.

Cardiologist recommends coming off warfarin!

Blood pressure starting to increase

I'm taking rivaroxaban. My my urine is dark brown with traces of blood. What does it mean?

Anyone had vision problems when taking flecanide?

I have had AF since last August now on 2.5mg bisoprolol , have a low BP but keep getting palpitations.

Hello, can I please join you all.

Heart Rhythm Week 2014

I'd be interested to hear any reports from runners with AF and whether they have been able to return to running ( lesser intensity ?)

Recent articles that refer to AF

How many ablations ?

Ablation number one done

After "thinking about it" for awhile, I will be starting Xarelto tomorrow.

Mother of 93 frightened after been told that she has Heart Failure

Second ablation

Over the moon!

hi all as I mention earlier i have decided that hopefully fingersx i will be accepted for an ablation in the near future.

Dronedarone - what has been your experience of monitoring?

Warfarin and INR levels?

2nd try today for ablation!

PAF or not?

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