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Newly Diagnosed w/afib
To start I'm male, 62 years old and no symptoms when I am in afib. My initial afib experience lasted 6-7 months. How I was initially diagnosed I wear a Fitbit and the band broke in November 2019. In January 2020 I bought a
read morelatest replyDkinAA, December 9, 2020 4:48pm EST
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Afib, cardiomyopathy and coffee
Relatively new to the forum but I've learned a lot since being here thanks to all of you. I have had surgery for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - about 4 years ago - and about 90 days ago I had a cardiac ablation because I was having very short
read morelatest replyHeartfe6878, December 3, 2020 2:44pm EST
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What to do when I detect AFib?
I had quintiple bypass surgery six months ago and my recovery has been going very well so far. That said, I do occasionally wake up with AFib. Is there an ideal way to respond at the time? For example, should I be moving around energetically, lying still,...
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Afib after Wolf mini maze
I flew to Texas, from New Jersey and had Wolf mini maze surgery with Dr Wolf at Houston Methodist on Oct. 19, Surgery went well, unfortunately developed afib 4 days after surgery, was in hospital for 3 days on amiodarone and cardizem drip, and it finally...
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Pretty sure I have AFIB but not diagnoised...Need help
Hi Everyone, So I am a 33 year old male who has been pretty healthy over my whole life. Im 6 foot 165 pounds, I have lost 20 pounds randomly over the last 4 years with no explanation I was 185. But anyways about 1 month ago out of no where I noticed...
read morelatest replyDkinAA, November 8, 2020 1:35pm EST
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Hello
Hello my name is joe im 56 and I've had a heart rythem problem for 30 yrs or so. Its getting worse as I get older. I'm going through an episode now that's been going on and off for 2 weeks. On a monitor now as and will see EP in a week. ...
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Dual Chamber Defibrillator
I am having this Defibrillator put in on Nov. 13th. I have no idea what the procedure is like or how my life will be after I have this done. I am 72 yrs. old and just found out I have Tacky Brady or sick sinus rhythm. I would appreciate any comments from...
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Wish me luck!
I'm having my first ablation this Friday! Wish me luck! I'll keep posted how it went!
read morelatest replyJessica0509, November 2, 2020 7:31am EST
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New to AFib
I was diagnosed with AFib 10 days ago. It was such a surprise and I feel my life will never be normal again.I am 74 and was placed on Xarelto. I am afraid and so anxious that I'll go into AFib and have to go back to ER. I constantly check my vitals....
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Support Network’s Octoberfest of Encouragement and Friendship
Did you know that the Support Network & MyAFibExperience have about 25 conversation forums for survivors and caregivers of heart and stroke conditions? As I read through all the comments each day, I see similarities in all the conversations. Anxiety...
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