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Afib @ 36 years old
I started having afib at 36 years old. I believe afib may be genetic as some of my family members also have afib. My brother had afib at 46 and my aunt has afib at 70. So, I think afib is closely linked to my family genes. Both my brother and I decided...
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At what threshold of AFib would you consider getting an ablation?
For about 12 years I'd been going into afib, I'd either get cardioverted or drugs which would take me back into a normal rhythm for a couple/few years. (oddly consistant that I'd go afib, get taken out of it then be perfectly fine for...
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Persistent AFib, next step after cardioversion
Hi: I am in persistent AFib for about 9 months now. Had a cardioversion + Multaq a month ago, successfully converted but went back to AFib 3 days later. The next treatement options from my EP are: 1) AAD (Dofetilide)...
read morelatest replyken37712, August 23, 2019 9:18pm EST
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14 years of Afib And no stamina
Officially diagnosed with Afib in 2005, but had it for several years before diagnosis. All the symptoms could be explained away as side effects of medicines I was taking. Until one morning when I tried to talk and no sound came out. Went...
read morelatest replyMellanieSAF, September 21, 2019 9:58am EST
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Hi everyone I am Tim
Hi All, I am Tim, I am 59 and was a very active guy, even after my Heart Attack 3 years ago and had a stent placed. I had a stress test back in April of 2019 and everything looked real good. Then my doctor took me off my Beta Blocker, and less than...
read morelatest replySpencer, August 14, 2019 2:44pm EST
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Introduction
Hello everyone. My name is Ashley and I have had AFIB, SVT, and a slew of other heart conditions since I was 17. I’ve been through 3 cardiac ablations, countless meds, hospital stays, testing, weeks out of work, appointments, and other procedures....
read morelatest replySandra8952, August 13, 2019 3:08pm EST
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Atriclip long term effect
I am considering Hybrid Ablation. This surgery includes LAA closure with Atriclip. I am wondering the long effect of having a titanium bar attached to my heart like: 1) Is it going to erode? 2) Is it going to come loose overtime? 3)...
read morelatest replyken37712, August 17, 2019 11:21am EST
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Need support
This is not first time I’ve experienced symptoms of Afib, but it’s first diagnosis and it appears to be here on a permanent basis. my cardiologist sent me away with beta blockers and basically good luck. Even though I’m taking beta...
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latest replyElise, August 13, 2019 7:37am EST
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After Afib questions
Hi I am new here and I just want to introduce myself. A little background , I am 61 now ( 2019 ) I have had AF since 2014 Once a yr prior I went to the ER with what they said was tachycardia. They sent me home saying I was under stress...
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