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In need of recommendation for an EP in the Rochester, New York area
Hello, I was diagnosed with afib in January, 2017 and underwent an ablation the following July. I've since had 2 cardioversions and am scheduled for another this week. I was on Flecainide following my ablation but it was discontinued by...
read morelatest replyMellanieSAF, April 13, 2021 12:08pm EST
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Not in the US and out of eliquis
Hi folks ,I have been here for a few years. I read your post but have not posted. Iam in Central America and miss counted my pills I'm 6 pills short. Can I substitute Zeralto. For eliquis? its the only thing I can get here....
read morelatest replyMellanieSAF, April 13, 2021 11:58am EST
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Ablation + Watchman Device
Hello. I'm a 43 year old woman with Afib caused by a Sickle Cell Anemia. I was diagnosed with afib about a year ago, and was prescribed Sotalol and later, Cardizem. About a month ago, I had an ischemic (sp?) stroke. I was prescribed...
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Ablation vs meds?
Hi all thank you for being here for me and each other. I'm new to Afib world and can't say I like it. I'm 54 and was diagnosed with Afib a couple of months ago. My Cardiologist now has me on 75 mg of metropolol plus blood thinner...
read morelatest replyThumper2, April 14, 2021 8:17am EST
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Blood clots:For most people currently being offered the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, the benefits clearly outweigh the risks.
Interesting analysis: AstraZeneca vaccine: How do you weigh up the risks and benefits? https://www.bbc.co.**/news/explainers-56665396 "Ten deaths out of 10 million people vaccinated is a one-in-a-million chance. That's roughly...
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Newly diagnosed Afib
Hi Everyone, My name is Ruth and I am 66 years old and just been informed that I have Afib. I don't have many symptoms, I just get more tired than usual. When I am in Afib my heart rate is about 140-160 and I stay that way for a day and a half
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Home from my first ablation
Hello all, I have finally had my ablation after a year+ wait and a postponement in January. My history is fast paramoxysmal AF since December 2018; on BP med and Eliquis, propafenone prn (as needed). Under general anestheric, the...
read morelatest replyCanada, April 6, 2021 2:09pm EST
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Best treatment
My husband (67) has had several issues related to his heart. Diagnosed with Afib around 5 years ago. Before that he had NAION, both eyes, family history of stroke, 1 Afib-RVR episode, occasional light chest pain, it goes on. Had cardiac...
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Low Blood Pressure and AFIB
I've had a rough week. I've had Afib 4 days this week(not all in a row) accompanied by high (163/96)and low blood pressure (96/69). It has left me so weak that I just want to sit or lay down until it goes away. I'm on 2 different medications...
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Has anybody had repeated A Fib attacks ?
Hello, I was was diagnosed A Fib about 2 years ago now after I thought I was having a heart attack in the middle of the night.I had just lost 35lbs and was feeling great to! I Was admitted to ICU for 3 days.It was the worst pain...
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