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Hello all, I'd like to introduce myself. Diagnosed with paradoxical AFib in 2015. At first it was scary because I am very healthy 65 year old, regularly in the gym. Cardiologist prescribed metoprolol 25 my 2x daily. Didn't get another...
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latest replyShellyH, June 20, 2019 6:59pm EST
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Just diagnosed
Was finally diagnosed with AFIB 2 weeks ago in the ER. HR was 157, and BP was 175/86. Some history, heart attack at age 54, stent placement, heart attack at 57, stent placement. For the last 4 years, I kept thinking I was having another heart attack,
read morelatest replySpencer, June 19, 2019 4:43pm EST
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Reverse This Afib!!!
I had my second opinion from what I felt was a more competent and experienced E.P. He immediately took a look at my records from the E.R. And hospitalization. He immediately denounced the fact that I was on Amiodorone and then decided that he would...
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We've been moving....and missing my A-Fib Friends
Hello, to all my friends in our forum! I've been absent from the group recently because we have been in the process of downsizing and moving closer to our chldren. I have still been reading your posts and looking forward to the...
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Speed Up Aging, Especially in Women
As if we needed yet another reason to get checked for sleep apnea, and to get treated if you have it! Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Speed Up Aging, Especially in Women Mellanie
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They say small gifts come in large boxes - yesterday's proof
Well, Be careful what you ask or insistent for they say. Yes, I'm been waiting patiently for my 1st original AICD/Pacemaker 05/17/2011 device return to me personally. It has arrived Friday. Let's just call it S/N 614716. Yes, I inherited it 5
read morelatest replyMellanieSAF, June 22, 2019 11:20am EST
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question re: antiarrhythmics
I am 54 y.o. female. I have had 4 episodes of rapid afib that they are calling paroxysmal. 1st episode Nov 2018, converted in 16 hours on diltiazem drip. 2nd episode July 2018, converted 10 hours on diltiazem drip. 3rd episode Mar 2019...
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Has anyone had success with a 3rd ablation?
Good mornings friends, I have had diagnosed paroxizimal(sp?) afib for 2 years now. I have had 2 ablations which gave me relief for 6-9 months. I had a string of 15-24 hours of afib two weeks ago and my EP said I could take propafenone...
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New to forum and afib - is food a trigger?
My afib just started to get bad with rapid heart rate (165ish) and afib on May 3rd. Have had 6 episodes since then and the triggers seem to be wine (or more than 2 light beers), stress, and/or lack of sleep. Had my 31st anniversay yesterday...
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