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	Touch up ablation or not? by Dirk	1,649	9	12/29/2018 07:47AM Last Post by Dirk
	How fast do atria dilate due to afib and is this process reversible? by Dirk	1,910	20	01/02/2019 05:31PM Last Post by Pompon
	episodes of tachycardia after ablation by libby	1,851	6	12/29/2018 01:00AM Last Post by libby
	Dr. Natale by Kleinkp	2,034	23	01/07/2019 05:59PM Last Post by dartisskis
	Fast beats by tango232	1,707	6	01/05/2019 12:49AM Last Post by Carey
	Permanent AF and physical exercise by Dirk	1,896	17	01/05/2019 05:04PM Last Post by Louise
	A few questions by lds001	1,809	9	12/29/2018 05:42PM Last Post by tibbar
	antibiotics / z-pack by bettylou4488	1,628	2	12/23/2018 04:36PM Last Post by Jackie
	medical marijuana by bettylou4488	2,189	19	12/27/2018 04:05PM Last Post by Carey
	Fast Heart Rate by tibbar	1,837	12	12/21/2018 12:25PM Last Post by Pompon
	The Atrial Fibrillation Diet: How to Beat A-Fib with Food by JakeL	2,346	14	12/21/2018 04:49AM Last Post by Shannon
	PNI After Catheter Ablation by DavrosT	1,820	8	12/24/2018 07:26AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Dental Appointment by greyhound gal	1,820	7	12/29/2018 08:45PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	IBS / AFib by MickyD	1,765	12	12/19/2018 12:57PM Last Post by tibbar
	High blood pressure by amyorca	1,532	2	12/16/2018 04:51AM Last Post by Carey
	Lightheadedness by Catbill	1,423	7	12/25/2018 03:50AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Pau d’ Arco bark by Catherine			This topic has been moved.
	Anyone here take Heart Calm? by katesshadow	1,681	6	12/21/2018 01:36AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Natural Cold meds cause AFib?? by katesshadow	2,994	39	12/20/2018 11:00PM Last Post by Joe
	Ablation Failure - Time to Schedule Another by MarkF786	1,869	15	12/15/2018 04:15PM Last Post by Shannon
	Looking for a Good EP in Australia by AnneC	1,671	6	12/14/2018 07:29AM Last Post by Joe
	How do you get past the initial feeling of doom by katesshadow	3,569	38	12/27/2018 06:56PM Last Post by katesshadow
	Canadian seeking guidance with selecting an experienced EP for an ablation by Lorraine	1,787	8	12/28/2018 02:03PM Last Post by Lorraine
	Mitochondrial Function - Oxidative damage, Aging, Arrhythmia and more by Jackie	3,495	8	03/04/2019 10:54PM Last Post by LSulka
	Dr. Andrea Natale appointed as Editor-in-Chief of JICE early Jan. ‘19 by Shannon	1,835	3	12/11/2018 04:18PM Last Post by Jackie
	Ablation Experience by Jons	2,001	16	12/20/2018 05:51PM Last Post by tibbar
	Video of your heart in AFib by Brian_og	1,773	6	12/09/2018 05:01PM Last Post by Carey
	Wenxin Keli by whitehaven	2,572	4	12/09/2018 01:07AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Colonoscopy prep post ablation by libby	1,771	6	12/07/2018 09:54PM Last Post by libby
	Menopause / bio-identical hormones by bettylou4488	1,498	2	12/06/2018 12:45AM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Echocardiogram Changes by Louise	3,426	50	01/05/2019 04:48PM Last Post by Louise
	Timing & type of AF by Madeline	1,832	4	12/03/2018 03:59PM Last Post by Madeline
	Magnesium Glycinate vs. Magnesium Threonate by Que	1,935	6	12/02/2018 03:54PM Last Post by smackman
	Not sure what type of LAF I have by Madeline	2,054	13	12/03/2018 12:14AM Last Post by Elizabeth
	PAC/PVC increase after ablation suvey by Anonymous User	1,979	12	12/13/2018 02:32PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Ablation Prep by Bails	1,643	5	11/29/2018 11:08PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Date set - where did you stay while in Austin by Anonymous User	1,595	14	12/07/2018 01:11AM Last Post by Kleinkp
	Breathing, breath holds, afib & WPW by GeorgeN	2,376	8	12/06/2018 10:17PM Last Post by Bobby
	60% of afibbers may not need blood thinners by colindo	5,867	61	12/24/2018 03:09PM Last Post by Jackie
	tablets by Antmel	1,518	2	11/27/2018 11:58AM Last Post by hwkmn05
	Diminished P wave and ectopics by tsco	2,077	25	12/07/2018 01:03PM Last Post by Shannon
	York Cardiology by tsco	2,343	19	02/02/2019 06:59AM Last Post by alxndr01
	Wait or Ablat?? by Kleinkp	1,968	24	12/06/2018 04:06PM Last Post by Kleinkp
	SVT - regular Rhythm at 170 by Anonymous User	1,476	6	11/23/2018 04:37PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Happy Thanksgiving to all former and current Afibbers! by Shannon	1,631	14	12/06/2018 01:18AM Last Post by tibbar
	UK EP who specialises in endurance sports by emv54	1,535	14	11/26/2018 02:37AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	How to increase my INR by whitehaven	1,594	5	11/21/2018 07:41PM Last Post by Jackie
	Increased. PACs starting 6 weeks post ablation by Dinodog	4,181	39	11/29/2018 08:16AM Last Post by Pompon
	Cpap by amyorca	1,676	8	12/08/2018 01:39PM Last Post by hwkmn05
	Any Worries about an Operation Six months after Catheter Ablation by Sam	1,608	6	11/16/2018 02:02PM Last Post by mwcf
	Water Retention and cures for it??? by AntsK	1,731	6	11/23/2018 05:47AM Last Post by Todd
	Dr. Natale by Kleinkp	2,320	21	02/20/2019 05:51PM Last Post by MadMax
	Potassium by Catherine	2,401	29	11/26/2018 05:24AM Last Post by Carey
	New member/1st post by Mark	2,124	4	11/14/2018 03:04AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Eliquis by Philipsonh	2,442	29	01/28/2019 03:16PM Last Post by alxndr01
	List of the top 5 Electrophysiogist in the United States by Anonymous User	2,047	26	11/24/2018 02:55AM Last Post by tsco
	ACs and kidney beans by wolfpack	1,914	12	11/13/2018 09:24PM Last Post by Joe
	Sudden onset of high HR without afib by Anonymous User	1,627	5	11/11/2018 10:43PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Alternative to Cardiokinase by colindo	2,082	4	11/12/2018 10:16AM Last Post by colindo
	Cough from Flecainide ? by Cevetello	1,892	7	11/12/2018 02:56PM Last Post by Cevetello
	New drug for AF by mwcf	1,926	5	11/11/2018 11:42PM Last Post by Shannon
	An Interesting Discussion on AF and Dementia by JoyWin	2,366	16	11/12/2018 05:10PM Last Post by mwcf
	LAAEI by AB Page	1,998	9	11/08/2018 12:08AM Last Post by ln108
	My sister - Bonnie Dickson Hill by Shannon	3,674	42	11/25/2018 01:16AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	SADS Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes in the UK by Todd	1,886	5	11/07/2018 12:33AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Wim Hof breathing method to lower resting heart rate and increase blood oxygen saturation by DojoMojo	5,697	14	11/11/2018 08:38AM Last Post by Joe
	Milner Acetylcholine Protocol (MAP) by DojoMojo	1,780	2	11/03/2018 01:35AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New warfarin study by jpeters	1,758	4	02/13/2019 05:17PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Restaurants a Trigger? by CareyG	1,935	24	11/06/2018 01:38AM Last Post by Carey
	Respected EP in Louisiana for AFIB Ablation? by smackman	2,339	9	11/12/2018 10:30PM Last Post by JakeL
	Liquid Magnesium - Carolyn Dean ReMag vs Cardiovascular Research & Trace Minerals by FrankInFlorida	3,061	16	11/14/2018 03:48AM Last Post by karin
	Flecainide and 1:1 Conduction Risk by MarkF786	2,221	23	11/02/2018 06:35AM Last Post by Joe
	How soon to get next ablation? by MarkF786	1,735	5	10/29/2018 10:01PM Last Post by MarkF786
	Attempting off of Metoprolol & Flecainide - "conversion tricks" when Afib hits? by FrankInFlorida	2,092	29	10/29/2018 09:25PM Last Post by smackman
	Blood pressure by Elizabeth	1,903	3	10/28/2018 02:23AM Last Post by Joe
	HRV Monitoring and AFib by MikeShue	1,942	10	11/03/2018 01:38AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	3 months Afib free after taking NATTO (food) by colindo	3,164	21	11/10/2018 11:15PM Last Post by strongHeart
	NOAC or aspirin if someone is having a stroke/TIA? by mwcf	1,766	8	10/29/2018 08:23PM Last Post by jpeters
	Are we just the beginning? by tsco	2,040	21	10/27/2018 01:54AM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Oral Surgery and Xarelto by Louise	1,690	5	10/24/2018 10:27PM Last Post by Louise
	Eliquis and curcumin by Robin	2,079	4	10/23/2018 05:37PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Creatine and ATP supplemenation by Lynn	1,901	9	10/25/2018 03:04PM Last Post by jpeters
	Afib, Aflutter, PVC's, Ectopics or what? by Robin	2,531	15	01/10/2019 02:42AM Last Post by Robin
	old timer returning to this forum by Robin	1,524	4	10/22/2018 03:22AM Last Post by Robin
	Surgery Supplementation Recommendations by Que	1,464	1	10/20/2018 06:39AM Last Post by Que
	37 year old, diagnosed 18 months ago. by GregH	2,063	16	10/21/2018 10:33AM Last Post by beardman
	Percent of Cataract Surgery at cause of Afib by Percyfaith	1,476	2	10/21/2018 01:05AM Last Post by SteveDaley
	Any idea why my posts are not appearing? by tobherd	1,370	3	10/22/2018 02:17AM Last Post by JakeL
	3 months this Saturday by rocketritch	1,911	14	10/25/2018 11:00PM Last Post by rocketritch
	43 years old - considering ablation by Chris H	2,144	24	12/05/2018 09:44PM Last Post by Joe
	Genetic links by Joe	1,652	11	10/27/2018 02:11AM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Heart Rate Variability by Dean	1,804	3	10/18/2018 11:42AM Last Post by Catherine
	GI bleeds after starting an anticoagulant may signal cancer by Carey	1,411	4	10/17/2018 05:34PM Last Post by JustMeToo
	Jims Story Need opinions and educated thoughts by SteveDaley	1,459	2	10/16/2018 01:44AM Last Post by Carey
	Noise throws the heart out of rhythm by Todd	1,900	13	10/21/2018 02:47AM Last Post by wolfpack
	12 Year Anniversary Next Month by Ken	1,833	12	10/18/2018 01:25PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Anticoagulents decrease rates of dementia by jpeters	1,562	6	10/16/2018 06:38AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Is it OK to have a little alcohol now that I no longer have Afib? by tobherd	6,092	111	10/25/2018 12:14AM Last Post by wolfpack
	A genetic link... by bolimasa	1,800	11	10/14/2018 07:22PM Last Post by Sam
	this neat article i found with a first class picture at the top by peggyM	1,658	4	10/09/2018 01:24PM Last Post by Jackie
	Ignored Causes of Heart Disease by Todd	1,625	1	10/07/2018 01:53AM Last Post by Todd
	PPIs & Afib - what should I do? by DavrosT	1,722	2	10/10/2018 05:43AM Last Post by lisa s
	Stroke after cardioversion. by Brian_og	3,945	48	10/19/2018 12:15AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Blanking period blips by Dinodog	2,156	24	10/10/2018 03:14AM Last Post by JakeL
	Other end of the spectrum by tsco	2,026	10	10/05/2018 09:34AM Last Post by tsco
	High Troponin After Ablation by Sam	1,960	6	10/02/2018 11:41AM Last Post by Sam
	Should-vitamin-K2-also-be-recommended-for-statin-users by colindo	1,564	2	10/03/2018 10:31AM Last Post by mwcf
	Watchman FLX Implant Report by ln108	1,806	11	01/08/2019 02:25AM Last Post by Louise
	Warfarin by Erin	3,953	61	02/13/2019 05:40PM Last Post by alxndr01
	24 hour single lead ECG device by GeorgeN	1,908	19	09/30/2018 05:14PM Last Post by TomSeest
	First post-ablation afib - I think I made a mistake by MarkF786	2,129	6	09/29/2018 02:03AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Afib or not by SteveDaley	1,634	2	09/26/2018 03:57PM Last Post by Pompon
	Ectopics and.. twitching in shoulders muscles? by DavrosT	1,919	15	09/29/2018 08:28AM Last Post by DavrosT
	Cholesterol by Catherine	1,887	12	09/30/2018 02:36PM Last Post by Jackie
	Rapid Ventricular Response by Erin	1,674	5	09/25/2018 11:39PM Last Post by Carey
	PT and INR levels with Eliquis by Dinodog	1,685	2	09/25/2018 04:29PM Last Post by Dinodog
	Skipped Beats at night can Protonix for stomach be factor by SteveDaley	1,658	6	09/27/2018 01:16AM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Anxiety and Eliquis.......Still.... by lds001	2,677	27	01/28/2019 03:22PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Throat sensation prior to episode by Carolyn23	1,560	4	10/28/2018 08:03PM Last Post by CreateHealth
	New on Here by Erin	1,704	10	09/25/2018 08:14PM Last Post by Carey
	Episodes increasing by Carolyn23	1,744	5	09/24/2018 11:28AM Last Post by Carolyn23
	Deciding to take Eliquis with infrequent Afib by karin	4,400	52	09/28/2018 05:25PM Last Post by colindo
	More post-ablation 'rumblings' by mwcf	2,011	13	09/23/2018 05:58PM Last Post by mwcf
	Question on the Watchman device by Elizabeth	2,107	22	09/22/2018 11:29PM Last Post by jpeters
	Continuing News about Importance of Vitamin K2 MK7 by Jackie	2,482	9	09/25/2018 06:28PM Last Post by mwcf
	That pre-afib feeling - 14 months after ablation? by DavrosT	1,682	6	09/23/2018 03:00AM Last Post by libby
	initiating contact with Natale's office by kbog	1,567	4	10/10/2018 01:00AM Last Post by Carey
	Watchman by MissSunshine	1,630	10	09/20/2018 08:04PM Last Post by AB Page
	Colonoscopy Suprep by Que	1,892	10	09/26/2018 01:08PM Last Post by wolfpack
	When am I considered an ablation failure? by MissSunshine	1,854	9	09/20/2018 05:02AM Last Post by Carey
	Groin site 5 days after ablation by Dinodog	1,669	5	09/18/2018 08:35AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Should I consider a 2nd ablation? by afdude	1,654	13	10/17/2018 04:31AM Last Post by rocketritch
	A Fib & Travel by MacNab	1,710	6	09/20/2018 02:22AM Last Post by tsco
	Possible it was just a bump along the road?? by Socalsteve	1,862	24	09/17/2018 10:13PM Last Post by Socalsteve
	Ablation recommendation by Celticpops	2,058	8	11/24/2018 09:42PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Post ablation questions.... by bolimasa	1,903	7	09/19/2018 06:28PM Last Post by Jackie
	Will the second ablation last? by Dinodog	1,568	2	09/14/2018 01:59PM Last Post by AB Page
	Questions to ask while selecting your EP and how to interpret their answers by JakeL	1,864	9	09/20/2018 09:32PM Last Post by jpeters
	Another Newbie by docboss	2,055	17	03/31/2019 09:40AM Last Post by Sam
	I’m terrified... by Catherine	2,032	13	09/28/2018 04:00PM Last Post by newyorker
	I did it... by bolimasa	1,680	9	09/15/2018 08:16AM Last Post by mwcf
	Hi-tech T-shirt that could help doctors spot risk of stroke by DavidK	1,433	1	09/12/2018 07:12PM Last Post by DavidK
	Apple Watch Series 4 can detect Afib and perform an ECG by DavidK	1,900	8	09/14/2018 08:32PM Last Post by AB Page
	Cardiokinase vs Nattokinase by Louise	1,480	3	09/13/2018 06:31PM Last Post by Louise
	Why by Catherine	1,772	16	09/14/2018 08:54AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	EP Referral (Seattle area) by Kleinkp	1,424	1	09/12/2018 05:07PM Last Post by Kleinkp
	Back in AF 3 weeks after ablation at Bordeaux...... by mwcf	2,000	22	10/17/2018 03:04PM Last Post by Barry G.
	Canadian pharmacy by Tilden	1,707	5	09/12/2018 07:08AM Last Post by DavrosT
	ablation with maestro Natale by newyorker	1,787	10	09/11/2018 10:19AM Last Post by Dinodog
	Intro and my AF experience pre and post ablation by afdude	1,709	17	09/12/2018 03:52PM Last Post by jpeters
	Is a Touch-up ablation recovery different? by Dinodog	1,797	7	09/11/2018 12:18PM Last Post by mwcf
	Cutting 20 mg Xarelto in half. by smackman	9,077	4	09/09/2018 02:55PM Last Post by smackman
	Recommendations for best ablationists in the NY area by tobherd	1,647	6	09/09/2018 12:53AM Last Post by tobherd
	Feeling before afib starts... by MarkF786	1,862	8	09/12/2018 01:58PM Last Post by Ken
	3rd ablation... This time with Dr Natale by Billyjeans	1,825	10	09/14/2018 05:15PM Last Post by onewaypockets
	Anesthesia? by Pompon	2,947	36	09/09/2018 03:40PM Last Post by jpeters
	Aflutter questions by Dinodog	1,565	3	09/06/2018 07:05PM Last Post by Dinodog
	Post Ablation GI issues. by dartisskis	1,537	6	09/10/2018 07:59PM Last Post by dartisskis
	Alphabet soup! Please explain the abbreviations by Socalsteve	1,859	6	09/04/2018 04:20PM Last Post by JakeL
	Eliquis and Supplements by MacNab	3,678	16	10/04/2018 06:46PM Last Post by MacNab
	Aspirin Doubles Heart Attack Risk in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation by jpeters	1,751	1	09/02/2018 07:17PM Last Post by jpeters
	What do you think? Aspirin doubles risk of stroke/heart attack in afibbers by bouret	1,824	15	09/04/2018 05:37PM Last Post by mwcf
	Phlebitis at Catheter Insertion Site by MarkF786	1,422	5	09/02/2018 09:42PM Last Post by Carey
	When to go to hospital and other questions by Dinodog	1,754	11	09/02/2018 09:56AM Last Post by Dinodog
	What was that!?!? by MissSunshine	1,578	6	09/05/2018 01:01PM Last Post by Jackie
	Strange run of ectopics - heart trying to go into afib? by DavrosT	1,687	7	09/01/2018 05:55PM Last Post by Jackie
	2nd episode in 3 years, treated in ER by windyshores	1,493	4	08/31/2018 11:59PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Chicken or eggs... by bolimasa	1,852	16	09/01/2018 09:30PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Chemical Stress Test wihle in AFIB by LarryZ	3,466	20	09/03/2018 01:47PM Last Post by jpeters
	EP visit and Medicare by hwkmn05	1,780	21	09/02/2018 02:58PM Last Post by Ken
	Recall of hypertension med - Valsartan by Jackie	1,597	14	09/02/2018 07:49PM Last Post by jpeters
	Effects of Vaccine Ingredients on Toxic Load and Afib by Stephen	1,469	5	09/05/2018 02:59PM Last Post by Stephen
	Flecainide hangover by Doug S.	1,737	6	08/30/2018 06:46PM Last Post by Socalsteve
	Linus Pauling Treatment by lkwetter	1,859	5	01/28/2019 03:27PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Exercise after ablation by bolimasa	1,743	14	08/28/2018 07:40PM Last Post by Ken
	New to Afib - what should I ask my EP? by MikeShue	3,336	34	09/07/2018 05:53AM Last Post by rocketritch
	rate control of AF - what are the consequences? by kpa	1,696	6	01/05/2019 01:54PM Last Post by sbeckermd
	Ablation on Monday - and was only told to stop Flecainide the night before by MarkF786	2,886	15	08/30/2018 08:56PM Last Post by mwcf
	Can Afib be triggered by taking too much magnesium ? by dartisskis	2,195	16	08/28/2018 01:11AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Free (California) Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium 100% Chelated w/Traacs by SueChef	1,578	4	08/25/2018 10:01PM Last Post by Socalsteve
	2nd Ablation w/ Dr N by Victoria	1,880	9	09/02/2018 06:20PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Can’t figure out the triggers by beardman	4,324	88	09/07/2019 01:05PM Last Post by beardman
	PVCs... When to Get Treatment? by Fibbin AFib	2,250	15	08/29/2018 02:49PM Last Post by Pompon
	Medical devices by bolimasa	1,580	9	08/23/2018 01:46AM Last Post by jpeters
	Nattokinase experience by LarryZ	2,878	27	08/30/2018 04:00PM Last Post by jpeters
	How to avoid AFib after exercise? by JoeM	2,219	16	08/23/2018 02:06PM Last Post by jpeters
	As a follow up to this thread... by Socalsteve	1,715	11	09/01/2018 03:00PM Last Post by Socalsteve
	Chinese medicine by Pompon	1,711	9	02/13/2019 06:05PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Ectopics immediately after ablation, by mwcf	1,658	23	08/22/2018 07:47AM Last Post by DavrosT
	Laying down and arrhythmia by MissSunshine	1,990	11	08/31/2018 08:37PM Last Post by robh
	Warfarin may prevent cancer by jpeters	1,429	3	08/20/2018 03:40PM Last Post by jpeters
	symptoms after blanking period by libby	1,707	10	08/19/2018 02:19PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Vagal AFib & Beta Blockers, anyone? by grace123	2,147	23	08/20/2018 05:31AM Last Post by jpeters
	So how do you feel? by bolimasa	1,791	13	08/19/2018 12:21AM Last Post by bolimasa
	Drop in Ejection Fraction during afib by LarryZ	1,729	11	08/17/2018 11:01PM Last Post by libby
	A few post-ablation recover questions... by MarkF786	1,950	28	08/19/2018 07:24PM Last Post by Ken
	Thinning hair and breakage by SueChef	1,582	5	08/18/2018 07:48AM Last Post by SueChef
	thyroid meds and NOACS by anneh	1,314	1	08/16/2018 01:50AM Last Post by anneh
	During an ablation by juanLopez1245	1,353	7	09/19/2018 04:43PM Last Post by juanLopez1245
	PACs and Xarelto by MissSunshine	1,328	2	08/14/2018 11:09PM Last Post by Carey