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	Please Help Us Unlock the Genetics of Afib in Non-Caucasians by Mellanie True Hills	1,405	11	03/18/2016 04:35PM Last Post by Murray L
	Post-Ablation Issues by Rylar	1,188	4	02/29/2016 02:53AM Last Post by Rylar
	Correction to iHerb shipping to UK by Sam	1,074	1	02/23/2016 03:55PM Last Post by Sam
	New Issue of The AFIB Report is online! by Shannon	1,195	4	02/22/2016 08:04PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Best diet for afibbers? by Nancy	1,774	7	02/28/2016 06:43PM Last Post by Jackie
	iHerb shipping to UK by Sam	1,160	1	02/20/2016 04:45PM Last Post by Sam
	how does an EP detect fibrosis during ablation? by apache	1,191	5	02/21/2016 05:12PM Last Post by Shannon
	Murray - any news? by Gill	1,342	8	03/17/2016 02:10AM Last Post by Murray L
	Fibrosis, GAL-3 Inhibotors and Pecta-Sol C....? by ClayS	1,720	5	02/20/2016 02:22AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Mercury Toxicity, DMSA, and AFIB Relapse? by Stephen	1,643	15	03/10/2017 05:52AM Last Post by Stephen
	Your Opinion Please by tsco	1,539	5	02/16/2016 04:41PM Last Post by Jackie
	Mixed Feelings over Upcoming Ablation by Kappa	1,772	13	02/26/2016 05:00PM Last Post by Murray L
	low potassium levels and fatal outcomes by peggyM	1,351	5	02/15/2016 03:14PM Last Post by Jackie
	Good News... Announcing Reissue of Lone Atrial Fibrillation - Towards a Cure by Jackie	1,092	2	02/09/2016 08:39PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Thyroid Hormone T3 by Josiah	1,472	5	02/09/2016 07:17PM Last Post by Jackie
	So can I have a Pina Colada on my vacation? by tobherd	1,441	11	02/19/2016 04:06PM Last Post by Shannon
	when is the best time to test my potassium level using horiba by colindo	1,160	2	02/07/2016 02:30AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	1 Week till My Ablation by Rick	1,062	3	02/12/2016 01:56PM Last Post by Shannon
	Robotic AF ablations as good as elite hands? by researcher	1,255	10	02/15/2016 03:13PM Last Post by Shannon
	RonM ablation update by RonM	1,204	2	02/06/2016 12:22AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	SHORTNESS OF BREATH AT 2 DAYS POST PROCEDURE by Murray L	1,546	15	02/22/2016 09:56PM Last Post by Doreen
	Jackie help me and others by alexe	2,801	9	02/16/2016 04:21PM Last Post by Jackie
	Cath Ablation in Two Weeks... by Rylar	1,801	19	12/03/2018 03:41AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	24 HOURS after ablation report by Murray L	1,787	13	02/01/2016 12:34AM Last Post by rosemarie
	Stoping Eliquis by Que	1,302	3	01/31/2016 05:25AM Last Post by Que
	One Year Update by kls5834	1,537	11	02/04/2016 08:13PM Last Post by Shannon
	PACs and PVCs What To Do? by JohnB	1,973	11	02/29/2016 05:39PM Last Post by afibbers
	Different Ablation Procedures by OldRunnerDude	1,467	7	02/06/2016 09:27PM Last Post by ClayS
	The Procedure Itself by Murray L	1,386	8	01/29/2016 10:11AM Last Post by Gill
	Product Safety Expert Debunks Research Questioning the Safety of Dietary Supplements at Congressional Briefing by Jackie	1,149	3	01/31/2016 06:05PM Last Post by Jackie
	Flecinide and toprol 25 xl er by SteveDaley	1,470	11	01/28/2016 08:50PM Last Post by tsco
	Linq Medtronics monitor question by smackman	1,327	4	01/24/2016 10:09PM Last Post by smackman
	Dirty words for most older people, real consistent exercises by alexe	1,839	18	01/29/2016 02:22PM Last Post by Jackie
	Disability Opinions by tsco	1,341	7	01/26/2016 07:35PM Last Post by tsco
	Is sugar the culprit by colindo	1,582	12	01/22/2016 10:14AM Last Post by colindo
	Update on AF Symposium and upcoming AFIB Report issue by Shannon	1,675	14	01/21/2016 11:58PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Xarelto side effects by gmperf	3,185	9	01/29/2016 05:26AM Last Post by apache
	anticholinergics by runner49	1,325	2	01/17/2016 12:25AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Sleeping position by runner49	1,746	6	04/13/2016 03:37AM Last Post by Diane98683
	Left Atrium Size by Murray L	1,401	5	01/15/2016 11:28PM Last Post by Gill
	Cardiac Catheterisation Procedure and Afib by Sam	1,173	2	01/15/2016 08:55PM Last Post by tsco
	Out of Rhythm couple days after toe spur surgery by SteveDaley	1,149	8	01/25/2016 04:02PM Last Post by Jackie
	Ablation follow up 11 months by jmcnasby	1,143	4	01/19/2016 02:14AM Last Post by Shannon
	Afib/svt by Pretty kittay	1,477	5	01/13/2016 07:55PM Last Post by Jackie
	Had my Pre-op TODAY!!! by Murray L	1,618	14	01/12/2016 06:39PM Last Post by Jackie
	D-Ribose powder - best one to use? by Marg	1,832	7	01/10/2016 06:02PM Last Post by Marg
	13 years of nsr since ablation in Bordeaux by Gill	1,686	10	01/09/2016 11:37PM Last Post by Gill
	Reduce vitamin D level? by runner49	1,156	3	01/14/2016 11:46PM Last Post by runner49
	Healthy Aging Tip #4 - Glutathione - The Master Defender against disease, doxins and aging by Jackie	1,254	4	01/15/2016 03:33PM Last Post by Jackie
	ablation of scarred areas for AF and VT by researcher	1,089	2	01/26/2016 05:56PM Last Post by researcher
	Dr. Mittal by erich	1,294	2	01/06/2016 05:10PM Last Post by researcher
	spoke too soon - setback 7 months post ablation by montos	1,579	9	01/09/2016 05:16PM Last Post by Gill
	Looking for advice on restarting exercise after ablation by montos	1,610	6	01/06/2016 01:13AM Last Post by montos
	vagal during sleep - does adrenergic stimulus help or hinder? by runner49	1,514	9	01/04/2016 06:36PM Last Post by Jackie
	Kale and Green Drinks implicated in Thallium contamination toxicity by Jackie	2,113	21	01/05/2016 12:19AM Last Post by Jackie
	Night Triggers by Nancy	1,985	6	12/27/2015 01:59PM Last Post by Shannon
	early morning involuntary stretching by erich	2,821	5	04/05/2019 02:43PM Last Post by jwb74
	Need some advice by erich	1,864	11	12/28/2015 03:15AM Last Post by erich
	Discouraged by tsco	1,353	9	12/25/2015 05:18PM Last Post by tsco
	Merry Christmas and Happy New Year All! by Shannon	1,163	12	01/07/2016 04:30PM Last Post by JAYHAWK
	breathing easier (improved sleep quality) by apache	1,370	2	12/24/2015 02:23PM Last Post by Jackie
	confused about the diet for afib by Marsh	1,535	6	12/24/2015 11:56PM Last Post by Marsh
	5 months afib free but PACs when wading in cold water by alangford	1,809	11	01/18/2016 07:55PM Last Post by Jackie
	Questions regarding prescribed meds by jimangie1973	1,276	6	12/29/2015 07:42AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	AF and dementia risk in patients younger than 67 by researcher	1,343	6	12/25/2015 06:20AM Last Post by erich
	AF Finally Gone? by phill	1,778	7	04/10/2016 03:54PM Last Post by phill
	Staying on Xarelto following TEE by Chuck Connors	1,249	4	12/23/2015 02:54AM Last Post by gmperf
	eliqis and blood thinning foods by alexe	1,406	4	12/20/2015 06:32AM Last Post by alexe
	Healthy Aging Tip #3 - Fibrinogen and Vitamin C by Jackie	1,431	2	12/17/2015 12:34AM Last Post by Dee
	Pressure points and Vagal triggers by LindaE	1,446	9	12/26/2015 04:08PM Last Post by Jackie
	The Twisting Stretch stops Tachycardia & Afib episode by Sam	1,353	3	12/15/2015 01:02PM Last Post by Sam
	True risk from LAA blood flow reduction by gmperf	1,312	17	12/23/2015 12:43AM Last Post by gmperf
	New Exatest Results by Que	1,131	4	12/21/2015 04:12PM Last Post by Jackie
	Dr. John's take on Vit D by Que	1,523	12	12/21/2015 04:32PM Last Post by Jackie
	Passed my TEE by Nickmou	1,217	7	12/11/2015 07:14PM Last Post by Nickmou
	Fluticasone Propionate and AFIB by KenH	2,589	3	12/08/2015 12:26AM Last Post by apache
	My progress report by Jackie	1,883	26	01/14/2016 11:28PM Last Post by spekkles
	just dropping in by Barry G.	1,798	13	12/13/2015 09:35PM Last Post by Jackie
	Case: Permanent AF with bradycardia and other health issues by Andrea_S	2,057	18	12/17/2015 10:52PM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Metformin anti-aging drug by McHale	1,605	3	12/04/2015 09:03PM Last Post by Jackie
	Magnesium ions show promise in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice by JakeL	1,291	5	12/02/2015 06:09PM Last Post by Jackie
	6 month update and question for ablatees (especially Bordeaux) by montos	1,179	3	12/13/2015 03:26AM Last Post by montos
	Gut health and sleep health by Que	1,371	5	12/02/2015 03:56AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Fasting and afib by colindo	7,093	12	02/16/2022 08:43PM Last Post by Percyfaith
	Happy Thanksgiving All! by Shannon	1,379	10	12/01/2015 06:58AM Last Post by Que
	Thankful for this Forum and Normal Sinus Rhythm by Doreen	1,187	4	12/13/2015 02:23AM Last Post by John21
	Starting dose of magnesium by Methan99	1,654	3	12/07/2015 12:06AM Last Post by TomC
	Throat sensations by mntbikerlady	1,164	4	11/30/2015 05:48PM Last Post by Cathy B
	adrenergic vs vagotonic: ablation outcomes by apache	1,202	6	11/23/2015 03:54PM Last Post by apache
	in line for a second ablation...a few questions about approach by cass	1,797	5	01/06/2016 01:11AM Last Post by cass
	Healthy Aging Tips #2 - GABA, cortisol, stress and Afib. by Jackie	1,899	5	12/07/2015 12:28PM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Risk of going off Eliquis for med test with ablated left appendage by ron	1,325	5	11/18/2015 05:08AM Last Post by Shannon
	LAA Occlusion - Watchman leakage issue and recall by researcher	1,173	1	11/16/2015 03:07PM Last Post by researcher
	Shannon Responds to Dr Mandrola's opinion! by DennisC	1,753	11	11/29/2015 09:46PM Last Post by tobherd
	Men with ApoE4 allele have higer risk of micro brain bleed by GeorgeN	1,243	5	11/16/2015 12:48PM Last Post by Shannon
	Good News by judianne	1,109	3	11/11/2015 05:08PM Last Post by Jackie
	How much activity post ablation? by mntbikerlady	1,115	7	11/11/2015 06:07PM Last Post by Shannon
	Update at + 4mths by Don Quixote	1,120	6	11/11/2015 05:13PM Last Post by Jackie
	Statnews article on LARIAT issue by Shannon	1,013	3	11/15/2015 06:13PM Last Post by Shannon
	Nattokinase by stef	1,338	3	11/10/2015 08:02AM Last Post by stef
	Stanford Health Library by Que	1,054	1	11/07/2015 03:58AM Last Post by Que
	Vita Coco good source of potassium by gleeloyd	1,177	4	11/09/2015 01:26PM Last Post by Jackie
	August/September AFIB Report Now Available by tvanslooten	1,191	1	11/04/2015 09:44PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Rotor ablation via FIRM mapping by researcher	1,228	4	11/25/2015 04:39AM Last Post by McHale
	Quick PAC/PVC vs AFIB question by erich	1,843	5	11/04/2015 06:18PM Last Post by tsco
	having a lot of PVCs/PACs by Methan99	1,676	8	11/05/2015 03:49PM Last Post by Jackie
	Recovery update 4 - Natale ablation for persistent afib by JohnM	1,483	6	11/11/2015 01:20PM Last Post by Shannon
	Post Ablation migraine by fiat127	1,364	7	11/03/2015 07:16PM Last Post by apache
	Recovery update 3, Natale ablation for persistent afib. by JohnM	1,470	7	11/03/2015 07:03PM Last Post by apache
	Sugar by Jackie	1,119	4	11/06/2015 02:59PM Last Post by gleeloyd
	New device may reduce afib by Lynn	1,211	1	10/30/2015 11:34AM Last Post by Lynn
	Can iodine supplementation help those with Afib? by Marsh	2,075	10	10/31/2015 01:40PM Last Post by Marsh
	CAFE instructional videos? by apache	1,063	3	11/01/2015 06:07PM Last Post by Shannon
	How to control heartbeats more precisely, using light... the future by Jackie	960	2	10/26/2015 07:30PM Last Post by Louise Emerson
	Recovery Update - Natale ablation for persistent afib by JohnM	1,301	2	10/24/2015 07:38PM Last Post by Jackie
	How Long is Reasonable to not expect a stroke after an episode? by lisa s	1,805	8	10/30/2015 02:56PM Last Post by Jackie
	New person with an ablation a week ago by Marsh	1,116	5	10/24/2015 05:45PM Last Post by Shannon
	Effect of Hydration on Whole Blood Viscosity by Jackie	2,009	2	11/12/2015 03:30AM Last Post by LarryG
	epson salt bath, dehydration countermeasures? by apache	3,829	8	10/24/2015 03:38PM Last Post by Shannon
	Vanoxerine might be alternative for cardioversion by apache	1,097	3	01/06/2016 06:37PM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Update on Follow Up Natale Ablation by KenKY	1,168	3	10/22/2015 09:14AM Last Post by kls5834
	'Cured' but pulse rate too high by DJB	1,208	3	10/21/2015 09:03PM Last Post by Jackie
	Nine Year Anniversary by Ken	1,268	6	10/25/2015 02:23PM Last Post by Ken
	Copenhagen holter study, 15 years tracking of PAC, AF and strokes by researcher	1,720	6	10/22/2015 04:57PM Last Post by Jackie
	Interesting bit about another cause of AF by Gill	1,516	4	10/21/2015 01:32PM Last Post by Ken
	Question for George by leodelta	1,385	7	10/23/2015 01:07PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	5 Year Wait is Over! Pre op booked! by Murray L	1,290	11	10/24/2015 08:32PM Last Post by rosemarie
	Re-entry circuit (aka rotor) ablation for persistent AF -Haissaguerre by researcher	1,336	11	10/27/2015 02:26PM Last Post by researcher
	Any information on Echonaviator? by Gill	1,117	3	10/16/2015 10:44PM Last Post by Gill
	Stroke and LAA occlusion discussion - Mount Sinai NY group by researcher	1,093	1	10/15/2015 03:33PM Last Post by researcher
	Natale ablation for persistent afib - recovery update by JohnM	1,517	13	11/03/2015 05:52AM Last Post by Shannon
	Off Eliquis by RonM	1,360	10	10/17/2015 12:33AM Last Post by tobherd
	Recent episode of Afib by russellsg	1,123	3	10/14/2015 04:44PM Last Post by Jackie
	heart movement during respiration cycle by researcher	1,421	2	10/12/2015 05:44PM Last Post by researcher
	PVC, PAC, What The Hey! by JohnB	2,417	9	10/29/2015 01:44AM Last Post by JohnB
	VA's new policy by Josiah	1,481	6	10/10/2015 02:41PM Last Post by Jackie
	Just finished my 3D-TEE at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla by Shannon	1,234	8	10/26/2015 06:08PM Last Post by researcher
	Does daily flecainide lead to increased risk of stroke and fibrosis? by mwcf	1,903	9	10/30/2015 09:03PM Last Post by mwcf
	1 out of every 3 Afibbers will have a stroke?? by tobherd	1,541	10	10/10/2015 08:43PM Last Post by Jackie
	Stroke and Cold Weather by LarryG	1,384	4	10/07/2015 11:23PM Last Post by Shannon
	Non-Alcoholic Beer by Que	2,756	7	10/07/2015 07:47PM Last Post by tsco
	5 months post Natale Ablation by Que	1,243	2	10/07/2015 10:54PM Last Post by Shannon
	Anyone have experience with Florida Electrophysiology Associates by tdaley6150	1,140	2	10/07/2015 04:02PM Last Post by LarryG
	11 week update by alangford	1,181	3	10/08/2015 07:49AM Last Post by kls5834
	Question about what my Cardiologist is saying by smackman	2,517	19	10/19/2015 09:27PM Last Post by Shannon
	Update on Next AFIB Report issue by Shannon	1,060	2	10/05/2015 06:40AM Last Post by Que
	Latest TEE shows I am still "borderline"...should I push to get off Eliquis? by tobherd	1,120	5	10/02/2015 04:45AM Last Post by Shannon
	Florida Hospitals by tdaley6150	1,168	5	10/01/2015 02:15AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Promising new ways to protect the esophagus during AF ablation by researcher	1,296	7	10/06/2015 01:50PM Last Post by researcher
	Another apparent Natale Ablation Cure by jpearre	1,421	6	09/30/2015 07:30PM Last Post by Shannon
	I cured my AFIB by Idariom	8,061	16	10/06/2015 03:18AM Last Post by McHale
	The Japan Nattokinase Association by Dean	1,580	3	10/01/2015 01:05AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Alcohol Ups Mortality and Cancer Risk; No Net Benefit by Jackie	991	1	09/25/2015 07:40PM Last Post by Jackie
	Compilation of studies on varoius hormones and their effects on afib by Lynn	1,089	1	09/25/2015 11:35AM Last Post by Lynn
	Natale Ablation for Asymptomatic Persistent Afib by JohnM	1,145	3	09/25/2015 06:38AM Last Post by Shannon
	a-fib remedies without ablation? by anneh	1,459	5	09/25/2015 09:10PM Last Post by Shannon
	Beat fluctuation by Lynn	1,520	13	12/15/2015 05:59AM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Coffee and AFIB: no link by Mike E	1,212	3	09/24/2015 08:13PM Last Post by Mike E
	Getting a 3-D TEE to check on LAA shape..hoping for good news by tobherd	1,188	2	09/25/2015 05:51PM Last Post by Jackie
	Aflutter by RonM	1,195	4	09/26/2015 05:37PM Last Post by RonM
	Elevated HR after an ablation - does it ever go down? by montos	1,342	9	09/26/2015 01:40AM Last Post by Shannon
	Splinter hemorrhages by RonM	1,872	6	09/22/2015 06:06PM Last Post by RonM
	Bout of pneumonia 3 months post ablation - concerns about pulmonary vein stenosis by montos	1,154	3	09/21/2015 03:54AM Last Post by montos
	After ablation questions by Garnet	1,118	6	09/23/2015 08:06PM Last Post by Jackie
	Two Days Post-Ablation - Dr. Schweikert by Doreen	1,027	3	09/20/2015 05:59AM Last Post by Shannon
	Interview with John Day of Intermountain by researcher	1,094	1	09/18/2015 09:20PM Last Post by researcher
	Hello and Introduction by AnneM	1,359	10	09/20/2015 02:43PM Last Post by peggyM
	Something silly to amuse you by Gill	1,263	9	09/25/2015 11:47AM Last Post by Lynn
	HRT and return of Afib by CC66	1,748	7	09/26/2015 02:02AM Last Post by Shannon
	Fluid in the lungs by Nel	1,009	1	09/16/2015 09:02PM Last Post by Nel
	Three months post-Bordeaux ablation - so far so good but have question by montos	1,390	8	09/19/2015 09:16PM Last Post by montos
	Congrats to Shannon and Dr Natale! by DennisC	1,869	23	09/28/2015 05:43PM Last Post by jpearre
	CHA2DS2-VASc for Afib Stroke Risk by LarryG	1,485	3	09/11/2015 03:55PM Last Post by LarryG
	AFIB with high K+ and low Na+ B-731 Cardymeter inaccurate by The Anti-Fib	1,526	26	10/10/2015 03:13PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	ATRICLIP follow up by billk	1,490	10	09/07/2015 07:03PM Last Post by Shannon
	B12 Levels by Que	1,294	11	09/20/2015 08:26PM Last Post by Que
	More on Electropollution health risks... by Jackie	984	1	09/03/2015 06:54PM Last Post by Jackie
	BELIEF Trial - LAA Isolation for Long Standing Persistent AFIB by Shannon	1,385	18	09/25/2015 07:14AM Last Post by kls5834
	MetrolprlolER by smackman	1,217	3	09/05/2015 08:46PM Last Post by smackman
	Olive oil by Taylor	1,664	8	09/11/2015 04:51PM Last Post by Jackie
	Exercise, PPIs and LAF by afibbers	2,420	14	09/07/2015 01:10PM Last Post by Jackie
	How well are PVI's truly isolated in top hands by researcher	1,300	1	08/27/2015 04:40PM Last Post by researcher
	Ablation Scheduled by Doreen	1,358	9	09/22/2015 08:43PM Last Post by mwcf
	What causes pressure in the chest? by Sam	1,177	3	08/28/2015 11:08AM Last Post by Sam
	Natale Ablation Completed On August 14th by JohnB	975	3	08/26/2015 04:28PM Last Post by Shannon
	Healthy Aging Tips - #1 Amino Acid L-Glutamine by Jackie			This topic has been moved.
	Exatest primer by Anonymous User	734	3	08/26/2015 08:51AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	An Antibiotic that is Worrisome for Thyroid Patients by Jackie	1,063	3	08/29/2015 05:23PM Last Post by Jackie
	Heart rate pulse wave form graphs by RonM	1,267	8	08/21/2015 05:29PM Last Post by Shannon
	AF Ablation complication spreadsheet by researcher	1,242	4	08/21/2015 02:01PM Last Post by Shannon
	Best oral magnesium to take? by Nancy	2,256	13	09/08/2015 07:52AM Last Post by Lynn
	Which Hormone and Vitamin Test? by Que	1,570	11	08/25/2015 04:37PM Last Post by Shannon
	San Francisco Bay Area General Practitioner Recommendation by Que	1,205	5	09/05/2015 11:34PM Last Post by Que
	minimal amount ablated? (Natale, index ablation) by apache	1,253	9	08/24/2015 04:07AM Last Post by McHale
	does having a non-Natale prior ablation limit options? by apache	1,159	6	08/19/2015 09:14PM Last Post by Shannon
	Post Natale Ablation - Five Weeks by alangford	1,216	10	10/01/2015 03:34PM Last Post by alangford
	Repairing hearts with stem cells by Mike E	1,099	2	08/17/2015 06:26PM Last Post by Mike E
	DECAAF study by Doreen	1,415	8	09/12/2015 05:17AM Last Post by McHale
	Sleep Apnea and AFib Post Ablation Recurrence by Que	1,580	16	08/26/2015 11:53PM Last Post by Shannon
	Persistent Asymptomatic Afib by JohnM	1,561	5	08/15/2015 02:52PM Last Post by Jackie