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	Just finished my 3D-TEE at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla by Shannon	1,664	8	10/26/2015 06:08PM Last Post by researcher
	Does daily flecainide lead to increased risk of stroke and fibrosis? by mwcf	2,362	9	10/30/2015 09:03PM Last Post by mwcf
	1 out of every 3 Afibbers will have a stroke?? by tobherd	1,980	10	10/10/2015 08:43PM Last Post by Jackie
	Stroke and Cold Weather by LarryG	1,760	4	10/07/2015 11:23PM Last Post by Shannon
	Non-Alcoholic Beer by Que	3,196	7	10/07/2015 07:47PM Last Post by tsco
	5 months post Natale Ablation by Que	1,608	2	10/07/2015 10:54PM Last Post by Shannon
	Anyone have experience with Florida Electrophysiology Associates by tdaley6150	1,558	2	10/07/2015 04:02PM Last Post by LarryG
	11 week update by alangford	1,584	3	10/08/2015 07:49AM Last Post by kls5834
	Question about what my Cardiologist is saying by smackman	2,973	19	10/19/2015 09:27PM Last Post by Shannon
	Update on Next AFIB Report issue by Shannon	1,467	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	1,487	5	10/02/2015 04:45AM Last Post by Shannon
	Florida Hospitals by tdaley6150	1,501	5	10/01/2015 02:15AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Promising new ways to protect the esophagus during AF ablation by researcher	1,688	7	10/06/2015 01:50PM Last Post by researcher
	Another apparent Natale Ablation Cure by jpearre	1,884	6	09/30/2015 07:30PM Last Post by Shannon
	I cured my AFIB by Idariom	8,866	16	10/06/2015 03:18AM Last Post by McHale
	The Japan Nattokinase Association by Dean	2,053	3	10/01/2015 01:05AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Alcohol Ups Mortality and Cancer Risk; No Net Benefit by Jackie	1,337	1	09/25/2015 07:40PM Last Post by Jackie
	Compilation of studies on varoius hormones and their effects on afib by Lynn	1,434	1	09/25/2015 11:35AM Last Post by Lynn
	Natale Ablation for Asymptomatic Persistent Afib by JohnM	1,507	3	09/25/2015 06:38AM Last Post by Shannon
	a-fib remedies without ablation? by anneh	1,826	5	09/25/2015 09:10PM Last Post by Shannon
	Beat fluctuation by Lynn	1,948	13	12/15/2015 05:59AM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Coffee and AFIB: no link by Mike E	1,602	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	1,521	2	09/25/2015 05:51PM Last Post by Jackie
	Aflutter by RonM	1,543	4	09/26/2015 05:37PM Last Post by RonM
	Elevated HR after an ablation - does it ever go down? by montos	1,771	9	09/26/2015 01:40AM Last Post by Shannon
	Splinter hemorrhages by RonM	2,304	6	09/22/2015 06:06PM Last Post by RonM
	Bout of pneumonia 3 months post ablation - concerns about pulmonary vein stenosis by montos	1,594	3	09/21/2015 03:54AM Last Post by montos
	After ablation questions by Garnet	1,624	6	09/23/2015 08:06PM Last Post by Jackie
	Two Days Post-Ablation - Dr. Schweikert by Doreen	1,393	3	09/20/2015 05:59AM Last Post by Shannon
	Interview with John Day of Intermountain by researcher	1,430	1	09/18/2015 09:20PM Last Post by researcher
	Hello and Introduction by AnneM	1,729	10	09/20/2015 02:43PM Last Post by peggyM
	Something silly to amuse you by Gill	1,818	9	09/25/2015 11:47AM Last Post by Lynn
	HRT and return of Afib by CC66	2,213	7	09/26/2015 02:02AM Last Post by Shannon
	Fluid in the lungs by Nel	1,396	1	09/16/2015 09:02PM Last Post by Nel
	Three months post-Bordeaux ablation - so far so good but have question by montos	2,085	8	09/19/2015 09:16PM Last Post by montos
	Congrats to Shannon and Dr Natale! by DennisC	2,483	23	09/28/2015 05:43PM Last Post by jpearre
	CHA2DS2-VASc for Afib Stroke Risk by LarryG	1,963	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	2,075	26	10/10/2015 03:13PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	ATRICLIP follow up by billk	1,913	10	09/07/2015 07:03PM Last Post by Shannon
	B12 Levels by Que	1,775	11	09/20/2015 08:26PM Last Post by Que
	More on Electropollution health risks... by Jackie	1,395	1	09/03/2015 06:54PM Last Post by Jackie
	BELIEF Trial - LAA Isolation for Long Standing Persistent AFIB by Shannon	1,843	18	09/25/2015 07:14AM Last Post by kls5834
	MetrolprlolER by smackman	1,680	3	09/05/2015 08:46PM Last Post by smackman
	Olive oil by Taylor	2,109	8	09/11/2015 04:51PM Last Post by Jackie
	Exercise, PPIs and LAF by afibbers	2,891	14	09/07/2015 01:10PM Last Post by Jackie
	How well are PVI's truly isolated in top hands by researcher	1,685	1	08/27/2015 04:40PM Last Post by researcher
	Ablation Scheduled by Doreen	1,786	9	09/22/2015 08:43PM Last Post by mwcf
	What causes pressure in the chest? by Sam	1,539	3	08/28/2015 11:08AM Last Post by Sam
	Natale Ablation Completed On August 14th by JohnB	1,297	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	1,008	3	08/26/2015 08:51AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	An Antibiotic that is Worrisome for Thyroid Patients by Jackie	1,424	3	08/29/2015 05:23PM Last Post by Jackie
	Heart rate pulse wave form graphs by RonM	1,748	8	08/21/2015 05:29PM Last Post by Shannon
	AF Ablation complication spreadsheet by researcher	1,724	4	08/21/2015 02:01PM Last Post by Shannon
	Best oral magnesium to take? by Nancy	2,758	13	09/08/2015 07:52AM Last Post by Lynn
	Which Hormone and Vitamin Test? by Que	2,026	11	08/25/2015 04:37PM Last Post by Shannon
	San Francisco Bay Area General Practitioner Recommendation by Que	1,620	5	09/05/2015 11:34PM Last Post by Que
	minimal amount ablated? (Natale, index ablation) by apache	1,646	9	08/24/2015 04:07AM Last Post by McHale
	does having a non-Natale prior ablation limit options? by apache	1,577	6	08/19/2015 09:14PM Last Post by Shannon
	Post Natale Ablation - Five Weeks by alangford	1,564	10	10/01/2015 03:34PM Last Post by alangford
	Repairing hearts with stem cells by Mike E	1,466	2	08/17/2015 06:26PM Last Post by Mike E
	DECAAF study by Doreen	2,026	8	09/12/2015 05:17AM Last Post by McHale
	Sleep Apnea and AFib Post Ablation Recurrence by Que	2,071	16	08/26/2015 11:53PM Last Post by Shannon
	Persistent Asymptomatic Afib by JohnM	2,054	5	08/15/2015 02:52PM Last Post by Jackie
	Santangeli and Marchlinksi vs Natale? by apache	1,585	5	08/16/2015 05:40PM Last Post by Shannon
	Ablation report 1 year later by John21	1,779	6	08/19/2015 07:54AM Last Post by kls5834
	Natto and/or k2mk7 by Sbvcrn96	2,383	15	08/19/2015 11:37PM Last Post by Jackie
	Rebound effect of stopping xarelto by amyorca	33,937	24	08/30/2015 07:01AM Last Post by McHale
	Another article on endurance exercise & afib by GeorgeN	1,943	9	08/25/2015 02:57AM Last Post by dnvrfox
	Waller water question by Lynn	1,974	7	08/24/2015 02:17AM Last Post by ln108
	Norpace CR by jmmurd	1,638	2	08/12/2015 12:37AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Contact Force Catheters in VT ablation by researcher	1,631	4	01/26/2016 08:12PM Last Post by researcher
	Sick Sinus syndrome by Nickmou	1,695	13	08/14/2015 12:00AM Last Post by apache
	Optimal K+ levels to prevent Ectopics by The Anti-Fib	1,768	5	08/11/2015 01:36PM Last Post by Shannon
	Resting Heart Rate at 50 bpm by smackman	2,313	12	08/14/2015 09:09PM Last Post by smackman
	Going into touch-up ablation by Mary	1,882	7	08/30/2015 01:36PM Last Post by Jackie
	What University Med Schools are doing AF research? by The Anti-Fib	1,729	6	08/11/2015 06:27PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	hypothetical: ablation *after* 100% controlled by supplements by apache	1,490	4	08/09/2015 09:02PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	average time off work after Natale index ablation? by apache	1,478	3	08/09/2015 02:20AM Last Post by Mike E
	Amiodarone by afibbers	1,947	4	08/20/2015 10:57PM Last Post by afibbers
	How much does an EP make from doing an Ablation? by The Anti-Fib	1,955	13	08/11/2015 06:46AM Last Post by montos
	physician reimbursement by drug/hardware companies by apache	1,571	3	08/07/2015 10:04PM Last Post by Shannon
	Taurine - latest update by Jackie	2,825	15	08/22/2015 02:13PM Last Post by Sam
	ablation: keeping legs straight for 6 hours vs back issues by apache	1,574	3	08/05/2015 11:55PM Last Post by apache
	Post ablation- one good year & now issues by KenKY	1,810	5	08/05/2015 09:58PM Last Post by Jackie
	Cryoablation Procedure by alb	1,841	10	08/06/2015 02:36AM Last Post by McHale
	Xarelto side effects by gmperf	2,151	4	08/05/2015 12:31AM Last Post by gmperf
	Carto equivalent to MRI CD? by apache	1,654	3	08/06/2015 12:34AM Last Post by apache
	Subtle Post-Procedural Cognitive Dysfunction after ablation by apache	2,338	24	08/08/2015 05:57PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	How do I ask for a TEE that shows the LAA shape? by tobherd	1,566	3	08/04/2015 03:34PM Last Post by tobherd
	New Oral Anti-Coagulants by Doreen	1,520	1	08/03/2015 11:46AM Last Post by Doreen
	Update to RonM's Ablation Complication Thread by The Anti-Fib	1,944	12	08/15/2015 03:04PM Last Post by Jackie
	Endowed chair for Dr. Natale by Peter F	1,718	4	08/06/2015 02:31AM Last Post by McHale
	ReMag/ReMyte - Jackie and others, your thoughts? by apache	2,771	7	08/04/2015 08:21PM Last Post by Jackie
	Natale - persistent AF ablation video by researcher	2,034	8	08/05/2015 06:03PM Last Post by researcher
	GMO Facts you may not know - Part 2 Dietary Enlightenment by Jackie	1,654	3	08/27/2015 09:12PM Last Post by Jackie
	Date Set For August 14th Ablation In Austin by JohnB	1,507	5	08/21/2015 05:28PM Last Post by Shannon
	importance of knowing paroxysm/persistent, before ablation? by apache	1,236	2	08/01/2015 06:30AM Last Post by Shannon
	unexpected useful data (for Natale consultation)? by apache	1,496	5	08/01/2015 05:35PM Last Post by Shannon
	Mild to Low Moderate Sleep Apnea and AF by Que	2,621	3	08/01/2015 01:54PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	My ATRICLIP Surgery by billk	2,093	7	08/04/2015 06:56PM Last Post by gmperf
	Sotalol & Hospital Done - am in NSR by Nancy	1,467	1	07/31/2015 02:56PM Last Post by Nancy
	Our WW is now famous..... (Magnesium bicarbonate water) by Jackie	4,749	7	08/09/2015 06:10PM Last Post by Jackie
	where is the line for informed consent? (new catheters, etc) by apache	1,555	11	08/10/2015 03:44PM Last Post by researcher
	How accurate is Alive Cor? "Possible Afib"... by tobherd	2,720	10	08/01/2015 03:14PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Lone A fib by sbeckermd	1,595	5	07/30/2015 08:44PM Last Post by Jackie
	xarelto by amyorca	3,187	32	10/01/2015 06:19AM Last Post by Shannon
	Ibuprofen by tsco	1,568	8	08/01/2015 09:57AM Last Post by Don Quixote
	LAA vs RAA by apache	1,493	3	07/29/2015 01:59PM Last Post by researcher
	How many posters here have had long-term Ablation success? by The Anti-Fib	1,981	17	08/02/2015 08:50AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Thanks to Dr. Natale I am free of AFIB and Blood Thinners by Peter F	1,736	4	07/28/2015 09:13PM Last Post by Shannon
	Hello to everyone by smackman	1,792	9	08/01/2015 08:15PM Last Post by smackman
	Biosense: guarenteed results or your money back by apache	1,803	6	08/05/2015 07:58PM Last Post by researcher
	Heart Rhythm Society membership question by BillMn	1,328	2	07/28/2015 06:20AM Last Post by apache
	Alivecor EKG upside down? by apache	1,694	11	07/30/2015 05:45AM Last Post by apache
	LAA Morphology Article by Que	1,645	4	07/29/2015 03:30AM Last Post by Que
	Mayo EPs - any advice by BillMn	1,354	4	07/30/2015 05:21AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	tracking progression of fibrosis after ablation? by apache	1,564	12	07/31/2015 02:16PM Last Post by Jackie
	does Dr. Natale also do ventricular ablations? by apache	1,397	6	08/02/2015 03:46PM Last Post by researcher
	The Butchering of Ablation Procedures by researcher	1,775	13	08/18/2015 03:31PM Last Post by researcher
	Full Strategy Protocol? by CaroleF	1,513	5	07/24/2015 06:29PM Last Post by CaroleF
	Ablation not recommended for people who have had afib a long time. by CaroleF	1,327	6	07/26/2015 12:32PM Last Post by Jackie
	increasing episodes. Need recommendation for EP in Houston, Tx please by CaroleF	1,554	13	07/25/2015 03:57PM Last Post by Shannon
	Sotalol & potassium by Nancy	1,426	1	07/24/2015 02:40PM Last Post by Nancy
	know of any EP's who have been ablated? by apache	1,304	5	07/31/2015 08:59PM Last Post by apache
	magnesium by judianne	1,746	6	07/28/2015 01:39AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	ECV sedation issues by BillMn	1,578	14	07/31/2015 10:23AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Increased Heart Rate after ablations by Mike E	3,491	19	07/25/2015 02:56PM Last Post by rob50
	Private pay ablation by Josiah	1,726	8	07/24/2015 06:01AM Last Post by Shannon
	no cardioversion possible for 14 days after ablation? by apache	1,424	6	07/23/2015 05:25PM Last Post by Shannon
	Anybody from Minnesota? by BillMn	1,361	5	07/22/2015 04:13PM Last Post by researcher
	What happened to the lost Forums? by The Anti-Fib	1,428	8	07/26/2015 10:26PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	phased RF pulmonary vein ablation catheter --> 37% cranial lesions? by apache	1,830	5	07/29/2015 08:18AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Recommend an EP in/near Ohio by Josiah	1,540	3	07/20/2015 11:29PM Last Post by Josiah
	Fran Ross’ AF cure through science by Anonymous User	3,573	35	07/30/2015 03:57PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Utah Classification of afib for ablation decision? by apache	1,481	5	07/22/2015 03:21AM Last Post by apache
	Ablated by alangford	1,744	7	07/24/2015 10:07PM Last Post by Shannon
	Occasional fast rate by Que	1,707	12	08/17/2015 03:44AM Last Post by Que
	Why dont the Docs Weigh In? by tsco	3,369	41	07/24/2015 12:21AM Last Post by Shannon
	FDA issues safety notice on Lariat LAA occlusion 7/13/15 by researcher	1,512	6	07/20/2015 10:30PM Last Post by JohnB
	Back from Austin by rob50	1,959	15	07/22/2015 11:14PM Last Post by kls5834
	FDA update - NSAIDs and increased risk of heart attack and stroke by Jackie	1,476	7	08/17/2015 03:37AM Last Post by Que
	Dietary Supplements remain under attack by Jackie	1,292	1	07/14/2015 10:25PM Last Post by Jackie
	Ablation for asymtomatic patients? by researcher	1,689	21	07/20/2015 01:12PM Last Post by researcher
	detailed EP ablation videos? by apache	1,531	5	07/20/2015 01:41PM Last Post by researcher
	June/July 2015 issue of The AFIB Report is on the way by Shannon	1,110	1	07/13/2015 09:09PM Last Post by Shannon
	Has there ever been any real Cardio Dr's on here? by The Anti-Fib	1,461	5	07/25/2015 09:16AM Last Post by peggyM
	Dr. Natale and Out of State Health Insurance by Que	1,419	5	07/13/2015 07:57PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Solatol and taurine compatibility by bobrt1	1,918	2	07/12/2015 06:16PM Last Post by Jackie
	always-new ablation catheters, or cleaned/reused? by apache	1,679	6	10/04/2015 01:45AM Last Post by researcher
	2 Hibiclens showers before ablation? by apache	1,927	5	07/16/2015 03:10AM Last Post by apache
	Ablation complications by RonM	2,755	24	01/29/2016 04:43AM Last Post by apache
	george eby and elimination of cardiac arrhythmias by alexe	1,694	3	07/11/2015 11:00PM Last Post by alexe
	Message for George N by Robo11	1,725	12	07/18/2015 08:47PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Looking for Success Stories With a Switch from Propafenone to Flecainide by Doreen	1,784	7	07/11/2015 05:09PM Last Post by tibbar
	hepatitis C vs afib? by apache	1,727	8	07/19/2015 12:03AM Last Post by apache
	Normal follow-up after ablation? My EP is not interested by montos	1,930	12	07/13/2015 05:02AM Last Post by Adrian
	Respected EP's views on dietary protocols by safib	1,842	11	07/31/2015 04:12PM Last Post by Mike E
	repeated ablation tradeoffs? by apache	1,370	2	07/08/2015 05:06AM Last Post by Shannon
	A new approach which is working for me so far- YANG by alexe	1,602	7	07/10/2015 07:02AM Last Post by alexe
	The forgotten victory of Special Conference Session 61 by The Anti-Fib	2,193	23	07/12/2015 06:10PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Rough Week & Weekend by alangford	2,114	27	07/13/2015 01:11AM Last Post by tibbar
	Off the wall question for Shannon by Anonymous User	1,387	2	07/06/2015 04:44PM Last Post by Shannon
	a better alternative to digoxin if possible by alexe	1,869	4	07/08/2015 02:45AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Non-Rx ContraIndications for Eliquis/Multaq by Que	1,492	3	07/08/2015 12:29AM Last Post by Que
	Genetic mutations for magnesium wasting by Jackie	1,780	1	07/05/2015 02:08PM Last Post by Jackie
	preferred side to lie on by Josiah	1,595	10	07/06/2015 07:11AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	10 Year Update - yes, I am still alive!! by dnvrfox	1,270	3	07/04/2015 03:00PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Science in AF cure by Anonymous User			This topic has been moved.
	Pain when I take deep breath by fiat127	1,142	2	07/02/2015 07:41PM Last Post by Shannon
	Low BP after Afib Episodes...Any one ever have this? by tibbar	1,702	9	07/16/2015 02:32AM Last Post by tibbar
	I took the gamble and lost. by gmperf	1,851	9	07/02/2015 07:10PM Last Post by Shannon
	On the topic of fibrosis and reversal... by Jackie	2,395	4	07/01/2015 07:58PM Last Post by Jackie
	Using Apple Cider Vinegar with Xarelto? by Crafty2	7,350	3	07/13/2015 10:09PM Last Post by Crafty2
	Vitamin D Improves Ejection Fraction in Heart Failure Patients by Jackie	2,060	10	07/13/2015 06:32PM Last Post by Jackie
	Anti Arythmics after ablation - any evidence that they alter outcomes? by montos	1,781	11	07/02/2015 09:52AM Last Post by kls5834
	Healthy Heart Summit by Jackie			This topic has been moved.
	Low BP post ablation by Don Quixote	1,048	1	06/27/2015 05:32PM Last Post by Don Quixote
	Can I stop Xeralto 'cold turkey'? by spekkles	2,085	3	06/27/2015 05:17AM Last Post by Shannon
	HIgh heart rate on bike by lorenzo	1,881	13	07/02/2015 05:45AM Last Post by lorenzo
	Measuring for Left Atrial Enlargement by Sam	1,558	1	06/25/2015 10:31AM Last Post by Sam
	PPI and Magnesium by Don Quixote	2,201	3	06/25/2015 02:13PM Last Post by Jackie
	More on the Gut by judianne	1,411	1	06/24/2015 08:10PM Last Post by judianne
	Success rate question by ClayS	1,939	23	07/05/2015 02:24PM Last Post by Jackie
	FIRM Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation on Unfirm Ground by McHale	2,073	14	07/13/2015 05:15PM Last Post by researcher
	questions that did not get answers by Anonymous User	1,269	2	06/24/2015 09:23PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Ablation disappointment by ron	1,689	6	06/24/2015 02:36PM Last Post by ron
	Post ablation afibs by fiat127	1,490	2	06/21/2015 11:09PM Last Post by Jackie
	Back home by Don Quixote	1,633	4	06/26/2015 12:57PM Last Post by Shannon
	Question for GeorgeN by Josiah	2,131	11	06/24/2015 04:02PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Trouble with Exatest people by The Anti-Fib	1,981	24	07/05/2015 12:51AM Last Post by Shannon
	Looks like I'm going to need a second procedure by alangford	1,565	10	06/20/2015 01:42AM Last Post by kls5834
	Website was down for some hours today due to Canadian Service Providers problems by Shannon	1,415	7	06/21/2015 04:54PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Strange feeling in breast bone area by SteveDaley	1,570	3	06/16/2015 10:14PM Last Post by jmcnasby
	Post ablation bruising question - bruising getting worse? by montos	3,586	11	06/25/2015 02:53AM Last Post by montos
	Bangkok Hospital? by Bart	1,663	4	06/15/2015 02:33AM Last Post by Bart
	Transdermal Magnesium Oil by Que	1,708	4	06/18/2015 11:52AM Last Post by JohnB
	Are There DMSA Captomer Side Effects? by Que	2,439	7	07/06/2015 08:43PM Last Post by Jackie
	Into the last week by Don Quixote	1,654	8	06/19/2015 04:14PM Last Post by Don Quixote
	Re ”24 years ago the stage was set for AF cure. What took so long?” and a diet which completely eliminated frequent, severe, LAF. by SteveCarr	2,446	17	06/19/2015 01:45PM Last Post by Shannon