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Update
Just realized that I've been off for a while. My mother and I have been going to a grief support group to deal with my father's death. Also we've been having some renovations done on the house. My heart is basically the same, hasn't gotten...
read morelatest replywsjuly, April 19, 2019 12:06pm EST
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Newest EP(Electrophysiologist) visit kudos- Dr. V. I'll call him.
Spencer, Mellanie, All my AFIB support friends, Good news, no great news. I had an exciting office visit Wed AM newest just in town(3 weeks) EP doctor. My conclusion was this: Dr. V. ...
read morelatest replydepotdoug, April 19, 2019 5:40pm EST
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Afib Continuing
I had an ablation about 18 months ago. Cardiologist said I had all three types of afib, but felt the ablation would work well with the symptoms. I live a stressful life, and this past week the stress has gotten even worse. Now, I have...
read morelatest replyBeverlyRae, April 18, 2019 7:52am EST
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First ablation
I had my ablation for afib and AFlutter on 4/9. Since the evening of 4/13 I have been in AFIB. My heart rate has been in the seventies. I am having such a difficult time handling this emotionally. I was under anesthesia for...
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Studying Effectiveness in Patient-Centered Care (STEP UP-AF) Center- We are Looking for Patient Collaborators
The American Heart Association and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) are funding a new research study about Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and decision aids, called, "Studying Effectiveness in Patient-Centered Care (STEP UP-AF) Center."...
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Anxiety triggers my AF
I have always suffered from horrendous anxiety. I developed AF after a Pulmonary Embolism. Now anxiety attacks trigger my AF. I mean it has happened twice. My first ablation didn’t hold. Getting my second in May....
read morelatest replySpencer, April 15, 2019 11:15am EST
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Magnesium, a good mineral for lots of body parts-hearts included
Magnesium is at work in every cell of your body. It helps convert food into energy, regulates your nervous system and creates new proteins. So when you're running low, you may notice fatigue, muscle spasms, loss of appetite or nausea. Or you may not...
read morelatest replyMyrna, April 14, 2019 3:28pm EST
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Metoprolol effectiveness decreasing - might be switched to Sotalol - any issues to be aware of?
Hi all, I joined the AFIB club in 2017, after several years of monthly dizzy spells and no diagnosis. They finally caught it in the ER, and recommended a pacemaker as my HR and BP are naturally low. I have been taking Metoprolol, and a low...
read morelatest replyshafiq48, April 14, 2019 7:04am EST
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Podcast “AP Cardilogy” an interesting listen on afib treatment and recent studies
I stumbled on this podcast ( AP CARDILOGY) today and thought I might share for those of us who really likethe reasearch approach and hard data. The host discusses the major studies over recent years on Afib and the changing views on best approachs...
read morelatest replyBUDDAH, April 12, 2019 8:37pm EST
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afib procedures
after cardioversion and 2 ablations, what other procedures are available today? my doc was telling me abour one where they will go thru the base of the ribcage and go in behind the heart to place "railroad" type burns to reduce the electrical...
read morelatest replyMellanieSAF, April 12, 2019 11:19am EST
