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Is AF life threatening or not?

When l was diagnosed with AF., six years ago, my Cardiologist, at that time, told me that AF was not life threatening. I have always used this information as...

When l was diagnosed with AF., six years ago, my Cardiologist, at that time, to...

Cavalierrubie

•4 days ago

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Is coping with arrhythmia... "strong" or "weak"?

I posted the following in a different thread, edited a little for this post to make more sense. I felt some might not have read it there and might be...

I posted the following in a different thread, edited a little for this post to m...

Ppiman

•7 days ago

122 Replies

Results---- off topic

Just to let those who asked know and save me writing umpteen PMs, I saw the haematology consultant this morning following the bone marrow biopsy and all is...

Just to let those who asked know and save me writing umpteen PMs, I saw the haem...

BobD

Volunteer•20 hours ago

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cryo-ablation update

hi everyone, Thought I would give an update. I had the cryo-ablation on the 13th of May. i felt fairly uncomfortable over the first few weeks, but thanks...

hi everyone, Thought I would give an update. I had the cryo-ablation on the 13...

Tilly1957

•3 days ago

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Anticoagulants?

I am 64 years old and have had paroxysmal AF for 17 years ,pretty well controlled with medication.I do have episodes of AF but at the most last up to 3hrs.We...

I am 64 years old and have had paroxysmal AF for 17 years ,pretty well controlle...

highbury44

•14 days ago

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Meds vs Ablation

Hello all, I’m weighing the decision of meds vs ablation for my Afib. I am currently doing fine on meds, Xarelto and 50mg Flecainide 2x daily that my...

Hello all, I’m weighing the decision of meds vs ablation for my Afib. I am cur...

Metalmani

•5 days ago

52 Replies

My sad news & AF

A month ago today, my son died in his bed. He was 36 years old . He worked with horses & his job was very physical so you would assume he was fit. I am still...

A month ago today, my son died in his bed. He was 36 years old . He worked with ...

19591959

•16 days ago

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Paroxysmal atrial fribulation

Hi all still on this journey wondering does anyone get really emotional sometimes for no reason at all wondering if it's bisoprolol or the afib I am a....

Hi all still on this journey wondering does anyone get really emotional some...

Aprilla12345

•5 days ago

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Eating Nuts for Heart Health

If you are interested in eating nuts to improve your health, look up each one to see what vitamins or minerals it will supply and how many you should eat...

If you are interested in eating nuts to improve your health, look up each one to...

jeanjeannie50

•1 day ago

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The Carnivore diet

Hello. Just to remind you lovely people, there is a way of eating that will reduce your symptoms from many problems or even reverse the condition completely...

Hello. Just to remind you lovely people, there is a way of eating that will red...

Paul0208

•24 days ago

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Ablation and heart bypass

Hi , just found out that if you have had a heart bypass you are not a candidate for ablation is this the norm I had my bypass over 20 years ago thank youRon

Hi , just found out that if you have had a heart bypass you are not a candidate ...

Slowh

•6 days ago

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Anti-coag query please

Hi. I wondered if anyone could give me someone with more knowledge than me about anti-coagulation could give me some perspective please. Newly diagnosed with...

Hi. I wondered if anyone could give me someone with more knowledge than me about...

Joeyy06

•1 month ago

107 Replies

relatively newly diagnosed AF and still trying to get my head round it.

Hello. Diagnosed with AF in February. Interested to hear how people are managing with this condition.

Hello. Diagnosed with AF in February. Interested to hear how people are managing...

Tues

•8 days ago

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Support please 🙏

At my wits end now. Hoping to get a little reassurance from this amazing group of people. I had a catheter ablation on 16th May first one and have now...

At my wits end now. Hoping to get a little reassurance from this amazing group o...

RachaellHenry54

•11 days ago

58 Replies

Advice please

I was diagnosed with AF last year and it took a few months to find a medication for my high blood pressure to settle that I now take three Verapamil a day ,...

I was diagnosed with AF last year and it took a few months to find a medication ...

Noodlesalad

•4 days ago

34 Replies

That was the week that was +5th ablation

The week started last Wed with me flipping into fast AF and needing yet another DCCV( no 28) just 4 days before my rescheduled ablation. I arrived at Sussex...

The week started last Wed with me flipping into fast AF and needing yet another...

Jalia

•9 days ago

49 Replies

AV Modal Ablation

Has anyone had an AV Nodal Ablation and what has your life been like since?

Foreverfibber

•2 days ago

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"When to Hold, When to Fold"...or "a Bird in the Hand..."

Since first experiencing Afib 4 years ago, I have been advised off and on to consider ablation. Many people seem to think that ablation cured or reduced their...

Since first experiencing Afib 4 years ago, I have been advised off and on to con...

fibnum

•5 days ago

34 Replies

Volterol

I just used some volterol on my knee and after ten minutes I washed it off as I looked on internet should not be used with blood thinners is this unlikely to...

I just used some volterol on my knee and after ten minutes I washed it off as I ...

KelliEAnniE

•13 days ago

55 Replies

extremely symptomatic

can anyone advise I have just started in AFib and cannot tolerate the fluttering in my chest which has now been constant for over 24 hours pulse has dropped to...

can anyone advise I have just started in AFib and cannot tolerate the fluttering...

wbekim

•5 days ago

34 Replies

heart rate 134 when out walking

Hi all, I have PAF diagnosed Sept 23, I’m taking 1.25 Bisoprolol and 5mg x 2. I recently had my Bisoprolol reduced from 2.50 as it was making me very lacking...

Hi all, I have PAF diagnosed Sept 23, I’m taking 1.25 Bisoprolol and 5mg x 2. I ...

Crumbling

•27 days ago

76 Replies

Advice Please

Please accept apologies if this is not the correct support group - just concerned as having Atrial Fibrillation from first thing in morning until I go to...

Please accept apologies if this is not the correct support group - just concerne...

JMF1

•16 hours ago

12 Replies

Weight gain with AFIB

Hello everyone.I just have a question concerning weight gain and AFIB. The first of this year, i gained a significant amout of weight for no reason. And it...

Hello everyone.I just have a question concerning weight gain and AFIB. The firs...

N400033

•7 days ago

36 Replies

Tramadol

I have had back pain for years and it has just gone again. Doc has given me slow release tramadol. He knows I have paroxysmal AF. One of the possible side...

I have had back pain for years and it has just gone again. Doc has given me slow...

Leechg

•7 days ago

36 Replies

Nurse predicts ablation failure

Almost 4 weeks ago, I had an episode of atrial flutter tachycardia at the very end of the three-month post-ablation blanking period. It was mild and I didn’t...

Almost 4 weeks ago, I had an episode of atrial flutter tachycardia at the very e...

Sweetmelody

•23 days ago

61 Replies

Post ablation… Oh no!

I am 6 years post ablation (cryo) and was doing well until a few weeks ago. Out of the blue, I started experiencing my heart bouncing around again, but only...

I am 6 years post ablation (cryo) and was doing well until a few weeks ago. Out ...

Jeanette49

•18 days ago

53 Replies

insurance

could anyone tell me which holiday insurance company they use please. Thinking of not bothering if I can’t get a decent quote

could anyone tell me which holiday insurance company they use please. Thinking o...

babs1234

•4 days ago

24 Replies

Electronic BP machine with AF ??

Hello I have a profile on here as my mum has AF (with/had RVR) and the help from everyone is fantastic. My question is should a person with AF not use a...

Hello I have a profile on here as my mum has AF (with/had RVR) and the help from...

Sunshineandflower

•30 days ago

64 Replies

Travel while in Afib

There are probably other posts about this but a search isn't turning them up. I've been in persistent AF for probably a year (except for three days in...

There are probably other posts about this but a search isn't turning them up. I...

Redactrice

•2 days ago

16 Replies

AF diagnosis.

Can anyone explain to me the above, I cannot get a doctors appt for 3 weeks, Iam totally fatigued, i can sleep for 12 hours, walk for 15 mins, then...

Can anyone explain to me the above, I cannot get a doctors appt for 3 weeks, ...

saffron007

•25 days ago

58 Replies

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