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For Anyone Who Is Suffering From Afib, What Kind Of Meds Are You Taking In Controlling Afib, How Are They Working?

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San Diego, CA
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Hi Caryn,, those 2 drugs you mentioned I have tried. Tikosyn didn't do too well for me. I've taken flecainide and that worked well until it stopped working. All I'm taking now is Digoxin 3x a week… read more

Is There A Better Way To To Correct A Fib Then Cardio Inversion?

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Palmyra, PA
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Are there better ways to correct AFib than cardioversion?

There are several treatment options for atrial fibrillation (AFib) beyond cardioversion, which include:

1. Medications
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What Seems To Be The Most Recognized Treatment Using Both Meds And Other Devices For The Longest-term Survivability?

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Louisivlle,KY

Age 79 in overall moderate health just recently diagnosed with stage one heart failure. Have been prescribed Entrestro and Jardiance meds. The Jardinace seems to cause gastro issues.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

For long-term survivability in heart disease, a combination of medications and devices is often recommended. Here are some key points:

Medications
- Beta-blockers
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme… read more

If They Cannot Keep You Out Of AFIB, How Do You Manage The Situation>

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Woodbridge, NJ
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A surgical solution might be ablation or a nonsurgical option that is known as rate control using drugs such as beta-blockers, rate-limiting calcium channel blockers, or digoxin. It will depend on… read more

Does Anyone Have A Persistent Or Permanent Afib? Did It Ever Convert To Normal Sinus Rhythm After A Year Or So?

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San Diego, CA

I have been in continues silent afib since January after my ICD device was replaced, no symptoms except for occasional episodes that I have the symptoms .
I'm turning 83 next January ,am I too old to have ablation.

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I suggest seeing an electrophysiologist.

https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=electrophysio...

Is Anyone On Tikosyn For Persistent Afib?

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Lebanon, PA

Have mechanical mitral valve placing me a risk for complications for an ablation. Had cardio-version and returned back into Afib within 72 hours.(My 8th procedure) I also am on Metoprolol, digoxin, verapmil, Entresto and Bumex. Your thoughts appreciated.

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I just started Dofetilide on July 10, 2023. Not certain if it is the medication causing left leg weakness or the hospital stay loading up on the medication. 4 nights and 5 days in hospital. Have AFIB… read more

Eliquis

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Melksham, UK

Is there an antidote for it

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I was unable to tolerate them, but strangely, Eliquis is fine...no problem with bleeding or anything, at all. I take it with Flecainide Acetate (take those 2 together instead of with other meds). I… read more

Anyone On Amiodarone?

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Urbana, IL

Has anyone been prescribed Amiodarone for afib? When in hospital for 3 months , it was prescribed as I guess I had serious case. They lowered the dose from 400mg to 200mg when I came home. On a cardiologist phone visit my dr said I don’t have afib (it’s the kind that comes and goes). So why am I on Med for afib? Looked up Amiodarone and it is very toxic and I have ten of the numerous side effects! It is a very long time (weeks and months) to get out of the system. Anyone have it and how… read more

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I was on it until I collapsed at home and 911 had to come. I was respiratory failure and heart failure. I was told toxicity due to amiodarone caused my condition. I was taken off of it immediately.

How Many Of You Suffer From Anxiety Now Tht Your Heart Condition Is Here????????

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Toronto, CA

tell me what you do to calm yourself/???

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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

gee i was kicked off here that long . hi all hope all are relaxed

CoQ10

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Anderson, SC

I have read and heard that CoQ10 helps when you are on Statins, for I take 5mg every other night, wants to get of but my Dr. suggested not to because of CAD disease. opinion on the supplement.

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My cardiologist suggested to take. For me, it gives me energy, so I must take it early in the day. I do take low dose statin. Also, I read that if one has CHF , it is a good supportive supplement… read more