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My Story and I'm thinking someone can relate?
My AFIB story goes back several years. It first began back in 2008. I had been having "spells" that were mild and usually went away with rest. But then that stopped working and I ended up at a cardiologist's office. They did a chemically induced stress test and placed me on Betapace and diltiazem.
My AFIB story goes back several years. It first began back in 2008. I had been having "spells" that were mild and usually went away with rest. But then that stopped working and I ended up at a cardiologist's office. They did a chemically induced stress test and placed me on Betapace and diltiazem.
Elsie1955
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Slow pulse
Hi Folks, I've just been for my second part of the heart stress test as the consultant wanted to know if I could take flecainide whilst I wait for my appointment to get another ablation. The resting test was last week but today I was told (after the canula had gone in) that my pulse was too low.
Hi Folks, I've just been for my second part of the heart stress test as the consultant wanted to know if I could take flecainide whilst I wait for my appointment to get another ablation. The resting test was last week but today I was told (after the canula had gone in) that my pulse was too low.
Kendalghost
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AF Association
2 years ago
Wrist blood pressure monitor
Hi all. I'm looking to buying a wrist blood pressure monitor. I was diagnosed with atrial flutter and had an ablation in May of this year and also have an irregular heartbeat which the EP says is normal for me. If you use a wrist monitor and can recommend a particular one that would be appreciated.
Hi all. I'm looking to buying a wrist blood pressure monitor. I was diagnosed with atrial flutter and had an ablation in May of this year and also have an irregular heartbeat which the EP says is normal for me. If you use a wrist monitor and can recommend a particular one that would be appreciated.
jaffacake8
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AF Association
2 years ago
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My cardiologist’s instructions on taking beta blockers
I’m in persistent AFib and awaiting my 2nd cardioversion. I too was only taking my beta blocker when my heart rate was raised significantly. WRONG! said the Cardiologist last week (he seemed exasperated) . Take it as prescribed because it will gradually build up a mechanism in your system which is working
I’m in persistent AFib and awaiting my 2nd cardioversion. I too was only taking my beta blocker when my heart rate was raised significantly. WRONG! said the Cardiologist last week (he seemed exasperated) . Take it as prescribed because it will gradually build up a mechanism in your system which is working
Loafinabout
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
can you help me
Hello everyone. I am reaching out because I need some help. I was diagnosed with Afib a month ago. I was given a prescription for Apixiban, which I take 2 x daily and also Metoprolo - to take as needed. I had to take the Metoprolo yesterday because my heart went up to 135 and was also irregular.
Hello everyone. I am reaching out because I need some help. I was diagnosed with Afib a month ago. I was given a prescription for Apixiban, which I take 2 x daily and also Metoprolo - to take as needed. I had to take the Metoprolo yesterday because my heart went up to 135 and was also irregular.
kitttycat
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Bisoprolol
I have been on Bisoprolol 2,5mg for 10 years and during this time have been in Afib fairly regularly every 6 or so weeks. It usually lasts 12 - 24hours and then converts to NSR. In May I had Covid, and had 3 separate bouts of Afib within a period of approx 10 days. I increased the dosage to 5mg daily
I have been on Bisoprolol 2,5mg for 10 years and during this time have been in Afib fairly regularly every 6 or so weeks. It usually lasts 12 - 24hours and then converts to NSR. In May I had Covid, and had 3 separate bouts of Afib within a period of approx 10 days. I increased the dosage to 5mg daily
19VIC
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AF Association
2 years ago
What would you do?
i have occasional bouts of Afib, i guess a couple a year which is not too bad comparing my problem to others. What's worst is my sleeping patterns, very erratic and disrupted. I asked my doctor for somthing to relax me and help me cope at night. Now here's the thing, i am on 80mg of Sotolol twice a day
i have occasional bouts of Afib, i guess a couple a year which is not too bad comparing my problem to others. What's worst is my sleeping patterns, very erratic and disrupted. I asked my doctor for somthing to relax me and help me cope at night. Now here's the thing, i am on 80mg of Sotolol twice a day
Avatel
in
AF Association
2 years ago
PVC's - when to seek further medical advice?
Hi everyone, After several years of symptomatic and worsening Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and Premature [u]Atrial[/u] Contractions, I had a cardiac ablation in January 2021 that was very, very succesful - I would heartily recommend an ablation (sorry for that pun!). I have had the odd, rare episode
Hi everyone, After several years of symptomatic and worsening Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and Premature [u]Atrial[/u] Contractions, I had a cardiac ablation in January 2021 that was very, very succesful - I would heartily recommend an ablation (sorry for that pun!). I have had the odd, rare episode
Browncoat
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AF Association
2 years ago
Final Day to submit your comment! If you live in the US - Arrhythmia Alliance need your help urgently!
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
TracyAdmin
ArrhythmiaAlliance
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Arrhythmia Alliance
2 years ago
Final Day to submit your comment! If you live in the US - AF Association need your help urgently!
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
TracyAdmin
Partner
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Brachycardia attacks help.2 days on the trot.In persistent AFib.Dont know how to deal with it.
I have been in persistent AFib for 18 months and HR has been fairly Stable.Last 2days I have over excercised HR Up to140 temporarily with twinges in my chest. I rested until down to normal and few hours later Dizzy spells Visual migraine aura & HR 58 to 6 0.Should I be contacting anyone? Or shall
I have been in persistent AFib for 18 months and HR has been fairly Stable.Last 2days I have over excercised HR Up to140 temporarily with twinges in my chest. I rested until down to normal and few hours later Dizzy spells Visual migraine aura & HR 58 to 6 0.Should I be contacting anyone? Or shall
kkatz
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Cardiac Care
Hi there ! Is everyone with A/F supposed to have access to have a cardiologist or access to an A/F nurse? I was diagnosed with A/F in 2011 and have not seen a cardiologist since. I paid for a private consultation with an EP who was keen for an ablation - I was not at that time - and I haven’t
Hi there ! Is everyone with A/F supposed to have access to have a cardiologist or access to an A/F nurse? I was diagnosed with A/F in 2011 and have not seen a cardiologist since. I paid for a private consultation with an EP who was keen for an ablation - I was not at that time - and I haven’t
123Elizabeth
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AF Association
2 years ago
ablation of PVCs
so had 2nd follow up today after my AF cryoablation 5 months ago. Looks like I’ll be going down route of another ablation but this time for PVCs which have become a nuisance over last few months. Tried meds which aren’t working. Just waiting on 12 lead holter monitor so he can pinpoint where it’s coming
so had 2nd follow up today after my AF cryoablation 5 months ago. Looks like I’ll be going down route of another ablation but this time for PVCs which have become a nuisance over last few months. Tried meds which aren’t working. Just waiting on 12 lead holter monitor so he can pinpoint where it’s coming
Bailey2004
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Update
I diagnosed with Flutter end of June 22 after a couple of trips to A&E. prescribed Edoxaban 30mg with Bisosporol 2.5 daily reduced to 1.25 mg daily as I already have low BP. Episodes of possible Flutter are happening at least once a week. I do have etopics apparently and one ECG showed narrow tachycardia
I diagnosed with Flutter end of June 22 after a couple of trips to A&E. prescribed Edoxaban 30mg with Bisosporol 2.5 daily reduced to 1.25 mg daily as I already have low BP. Episodes of possible Flutter are happening at least once a week. I do have etopics apparently and one ECG showed narrow tachycardia
fairyfeathers
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Arrhythmia Alliance
2 years ago
nefopam and acute angle closure glaucoma
Hello, I am a health care worker and I have just been diagnosed with arthritis in my hips. My gp has just prescribed nefopam and since starting them I have not been able to sleep. I have acute glaucoma and I am worried that taking this medication might damage my eyesight further. Has anyone else had
Hello, I am a health care worker and I have just been diagnosed with arthritis in my hips. My gp has just prescribed nefopam and since starting them I have not been able to sleep. I have acute glaucoma and I am worried that taking this medication might damage my eyesight further. Has anyone else had
Sickofpain140
in
British Liver Trust
2 years ago
If you live in the US - Arrhythmia Alliance need your help urgently!
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
TracyAdmin
ArrhythmiaAlliance
in
Arrhythmia Alliance
2 years ago
If you live in the US - AF Association need your help urgently!
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help you and others like you, to be able to access catheter ablation treatment if needed. There is a real threat as AF catheter ablations may become
TracyAdmin
Partner
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Unusual AF episode
I went out to post a letter this afternoon and was out for about 15 minutes. On my return I experienced what I thought were ectopics with some very mild chest discomfort. I took a 1lead Kardia to check and was surprised to see the "Atrial Fibrillation" indication with a heart rate of 93bpm. The AF
I went out to post a letter this afternoon and was out for about 15 minutes. On my return I experienced what I thought were ectopics with some very mild chest discomfort. I took a 1lead Kardia to check and was surprised to see the "Atrial Fibrillation" indication with a heart rate of 93bpm. The AF
Samazeuilh2
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Stroke risk overstated for healthy people with AFib?
I am not on an anti-coagulant, and was trying to find out what the actual risk of stroke is. There's another afib forum called afibbers.org whose leaders don't believe that otherwise healthy afibbers need anti-coagulants, and that the 5X stroke risk that is cited really only applies to older people
I am not on an anti-coagulant, and was trying to find out what the actual risk of stroke is. There's another afib forum called afibbers.org whose leaders don't believe that otherwise healthy afibbers need anti-coagulants, and that the 5X stroke risk that is cited really only applies to older people
WildIris
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
My first cardioversion. Couple of questions. Thanks.
Oct 10 having a cardioversion for Atrial Flutter. Its been bothering me for about 2 years. Fairly well controlled with • DilTIAZem (Eqv-Tiazac) 180 mg/24 hours oral capsule, extended release but still feel extremely fatigued sometimes so I am finally going to take the cardiologists recommendation.
Oct 10 having a cardioversion for Atrial Flutter. Its been bothering me for about 2 years. Fairly well controlled with • DilTIAZem (Eqv-Tiazac) 180 mg/24 hours oral capsule, extended release but still feel extremely fatigued sometimes so I am finally going to take the cardiologists recommendation.
Hydroplane
in
AF Association
2 years ago
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