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AFIB Has Gone Away
I was diagnosed about 1.5 yrs. ago. For the most part I was prescribed Metroprolol, Eliquis and Flecainide. The medications controlled my AFIB but I didn't like the side effects which was that when I did exercise, which I do most days,...
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AFIB Episode after 3 years
Hi, I was diagnosed in 2017. My doctor put me on Eloquis and Metoprolo and I didn't have another attack until 11/23/20. My heart rate went to 141. I went to the hospital and they were able to get the rate down and BP down. They tell me I have no blockages...
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New onset Afib
I had a new episode of afib last week after getting sick at night and vomiting. I get pretty worked up when I'm sick and could feel my heart rate going really high and irregular and almost passed out. In the ER they put me on metoprolol and next...
read morelatest replyNeanderthal, December 2, 2020 2:20pm EST
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Newly Diagnosed
Hello, I have been newly diagnosed with Afib. I am a healthy 57 year old. I have a pacemaker with no other health concerns and very active. About 3 weeks ago I had a scare with blurred vision, blood pressure shot up, dizziness,
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We are looking for a recently diagnosed AFib Patient to share their personal experience, can you help us?
Are you a recently diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AFib) patient? If so, we need you. We are looking for a patient who would be willing to share their experience with getting diagnosed with AFib during the COVID-19 pandemic at a virtual summit being sponsored...
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AFib and PVCs and PACs
Hi All, Thank you to everyone who responded to my introductory post a few weeks back. I appreciate all of your help. I have another question...do any of you deal with AFib and PVCs and PACs? I have had PVCs for more than two years. Sometimes
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Scary time
Three blood vessels are cloged. May very well need sugery. Scary time for me. HBP/Diabetis/slight stroke/high colestrol/ and chest pains for the past 4-5 months. How do YOU handle this?
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New to Afib
I am a very healthy 56 year old male with no medical conditions. On August 4th, I played cards with friends and had few drinks and smoked few cigars. I woke up at 4am feeling like my heart was going to come out of my chest. I went to the emergency room....
read morelatest replyNeanderthal, December 2, 2020 2:29pm EST
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Newly Diagnosed
Hello, I am a 26 year old male who was recently diagnosed with Afib. I have been struggling with alcoholism for a few years as a way to deal with my mental health, and i was doing well on staying sober for several months before a close relative passed...
read morelatest replyNeanderthal, December 2, 2020 2:35pm EST
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What to do? On the fence re ablation
61 yo male, diagnosed with paroxysmal AF 11 years ago. I have 2 - 3 episodes a year, each time lasting about 8 hours and they resolve on their own. Take Multaq (400 mg NOT 800 mg) and Metropolol 25 mg. Sometimes I go a whole...
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