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A forum for sharing experiences regarding atrial fibrillation and other atrial tachy-arrhythmias. 
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Long Interval Lone afib

by sbeckermd
1,751 13 05/27/2014 09:37PM
Last Post by sbeckermd

results on contact force catheter ablation are good

by researcher
973 1 05/23/2014 06:03PM
Last Post by researcher

What is the aim of ablation?

by Dirk
1,195 4 05/23/2014 11:09PM
Last Post by Jackie

Wondering About Ablation Protocol

by portofcall39
1,241 3 05/23/2014 09:59PM
Last Post by Shannon

Magnesium Bisglycinate better?

by Sam
1,297 3 05/23/2014 12:42AM
Last Post by Jackie

Ablation vs Meds and choice of EP

by tana Waldren
1,369 9 05/23/2014 09:50AM
Last Post by McHale

trembling in my chest cavity.

by colindo
1,540 11 05/25/2014 05:56PM
Last Post by colindo

Side effects Diltiazem

by Trilby8
1,371 5 05/23/2014 01:01AM
Last Post by Jackie

Natale Ablation Thursday Flew Sunday Pain While Swallowing Monday

by susafib
1,668 26 05/24/2014 03:01PM
Last Post by afhound99

Tachycardia issue today at Doctor's office

by smackman
1,478 3 05/19/2014 10:20PM
Last Post by smackman

New member of the Natale fanclub

by milleniaman
1,263 10 05/27/2014 11:23PM
Last Post by PH

Geomagnetic storms may influence risk of stroke.

by colindo
1,454 5 05/25/2014 01:12PM
Last Post by Adrian

Ablate or Not ablate: That is the question.

by Anonymous User
1,638 24 05/19/2014 05:08AM
Last Post by Shannon

Reversing afib risk factors

by GeorgeN
1,320 9 05/17/2014 04:42PM
Last Post by Jackie

Blood pressure up after stopping Multaq

by smackman
1,242 3 05/16/2014 02:05PM
Last Post by Shannon

Update! and question.

by erich
1,254 9 05/17/2014 06:51PM
Last Post by colindo

A-Fib or Flutter is back after 11 months

by MichaelT1960
1,125 5 05/15/2014 05:10PM
Last Post by tsco

Marathons And Arrhythmias

by ggheld
1,154 5 05/14/2014 09:48PM
Last Post by ggheld

Is AFIB a CAD?

by smackman
1,181 6 05/15/2014 03:36PM
Last Post by Shannon

Sotalol vs. flecainide

by Chuck Connors
1,090 1 05/13/2014 05:08PM
Last Post by Chuck Connors

Correlation does not equal causation.

by Gill
1,235 2 05/12/2014 07:49PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Newbie Desperate for Answers! Scared Crapless!

by Sandra
3,291 49 05/17/2014 02:39PM
Last Post by Shannon

RE: Trying to figure out the triggers today

by Anonymous User
1,306 12 05/12/2014 04:31AM
Last Post by researcher

antihistamine safe to use ?

by hstamas
1,430 3 05/09/2014 12:12PM
Last Post by bstevens

7 week update - Dr Ernst ablation

by PhilS
1,197 7 05/09/2014 02:20AM
Last Post by tobherd

Flecainide

by tsco
1,434 12 05/11/2014 11:32AM
Last Post by TomC

wenxin keli

by lisa mac
1,451 5 05/09/2014 03:11AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

propafenone and antibiotics

by dwhite
1,114 2 05/05/2014 12:22AM
Last Post by Jack D

Potassium vs Sodium

by RonB
3,082 36 05/14/2014 04:05AM
Last Post by RonB

Medicare denial of some of the charges for my Ablation

by Jean
1,627 25 05/14/2014 07:42PM
Last Post by Shannon

Has Anyone Used Ouabain for Heart Health?

by Windstar
1,688 14 05/07/2014 06:42PM
Last Post by Windstar

Natural Calm Magnesium question

by smackman
1,576 8 05/05/2014 06:11PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Need a colonoscopy before my ablation with Dr. Natale

by Peter F
1,604 17 05/21/2014 12:23AM
Last Post by Iatrogenia

Thyroid-Gluten and autoimmunity connection video- Dr Tom O'Bryan

by Shannon
1,374 4 05/04/2014 04:04PM
Last Post by Shannon

PAC's - feedback

by LSulka
1,148 8 05/07/2014 05:37AM
Last Post by Shannon

hematoma under eye and Xarelto question

by smackman
1,572 9 05/05/2014 03:14PM
Last Post by smackman

New Guidelines for Afib Patients: Better Blood Thinners, Less Aspirin

by DennisC
1,729 14 05/04/2014 09:05PM
Last Post by colindo

Turns out I'm in Flutter....cardioversion tomorrow..sad smiley

by tobherd
1,358 15 05/03/2014 12:42AM
Last Post by tobherd

Low heart rate

by Chuck Connors
1,919 2 05/02/2014 07:42PM
Last Post by Shannon

Wound Seal Powder

by Kvntoday
1,291 6 04/30/2014 06:43PM
Last Post by Kvntoday

heartbeat feels irregular to me...now what?

by tobherd
1,268 10 04/30/2014 12:38PM
Last Post by tobherd

Tachycardia during acupuncture...coincidence?

by tobherd
1,478 5 04/29/2014 03:14PM
Last Post by Shannon

Antiarrhythmic medication withdrawal?

by smackman
1,303 4 04/28/2014 05:17PM
Last Post by Shannon

Gene Involved in Potassium/Sodium Balance

by Windstar
1,111 4 05/03/2014 01:08AM
Last Post by Windstar

Afib burden

by Dirk
1,399 12 09/08/2014 10:51AM
Last Post by erich

Definition of success?

by JohnBM
1,413 13 04/30/2014 06:15PM
Last Post by JohnBM

How to make Natale appointment

by petunia
1,101 3 04/27/2014 12:32PM
Last Post by Shannon

Alternative to LSV8?

by James77
1,270 15 04/29/2014 01:42PM
Last Post by Jackie

Good news; 2 month Post ablation report

by smackman
1,522 13 04/29/2014 03:30PM
Last Post by Shannon

Ablation for the masses

by JohnBM
1,847 23 04/30/2014 11:03PM
Last Post by JohnBM

Appointment w/ Dr. Natale

by Peter F
1,159 4 04/26/2014 04:32AM
Last Post by Shannon

RE: H. Pylori prescription for treatment

by Anonymous User
1,044 11 04/26/2014 05:00PM
Last Post by Jackie

Cassia cinnamon, source of coumarin -- good or bad?

by Iatrogenia
1,345 6 04/25/2014 06:29PM
Last Post by Jackie

What does remodeling mean in semi technical terms?

by PH
1,623 19 05/06/2014 12:42AM
Last Post by Randy

Synerplex™ Electrolyte Concentrate – Recover Formula

by Windstar
1,142 3 04/26/2014 01:46AM
Last Post by Windstar

Repairing the Cell Membrane--Anything New on the Horizon?

by Windstar
1,196 6 04/25/2014 07:38PM
Last Post by Windstar

Constipated taking chelated magnesium

by smackman
2,444 18 04/23/2014 01:23PM
Last Post by Jackie

Some relief with Beta Blockers

by DavidPrice
1,435 8 05/27/2014 06:54AM
Last Post by Simon C

I will have Upper Endoscopy

by Anonymous User
931 4 04/22/2014 07:43AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Dr. Yasko on H.pylori and Not Taking HCl

by Windstar
4,188 4 04/19/2014 04:34PM
Last Post by Windstar

What is the "needed" potassium level for Afibbers?

by Anonymous User
1,640 20 06/26/2014 05:51PM
Last Post by Mike_T

Xarelto and Ibuprofen

by smackman
10,646 4 05/27/2014 10:25PM
Last Post by Johnny M

Need a good anti-inflammatory...Zyflammend changed?

by tobherd
1,236 4 04/18/2014 11:23PM
Last Post by tobherd

AliveCor iPhone ECG device

by PH
1,169 6 04/21/2014 09:51PM
Last Post by judianne

PAC's Post Ablation Experiences

by Chubakah
1,333 11 04/21/2014 03:27PM
Last Post by Shannon

Antidotes for Pradaxa or Xarelto?

by Louise
2,721 32 05/03/2014 03:16PM
Last Post by Louise

Acupuncture for vagal and adrenergic afibs

by Enrique
1,461 11 05/31/2014 10:39AM
Last Post by Enrique

head injury and afib

by dwhite
978 1 04/16/2014 05:32AM
Last Post by dwhite

First Ablation with Natale (4th total)- I will beat afib!

by PH
1,182 7 05/27/2014 11:17PM
Last Post by PH

Constipation with Chelated Magnesium ?

by smackman
1,681 20 04/19/2014 07:23PM
Last Post by Murray L

Closet aFibbers?

by Murray L
1,426 17 04/21/2014 02:15AM
Last Post by McHale

Why ablate so soon?

by Anonymous User
1,562 29 04/24/2014 05:17PM
Last Post by Jackie

Post-ablation pulmonary vein stenosis report

by gehauser
1,627 8 06/28/2016 07:08PM
Last Post by MerlinWerks

Taurine, the heart and arrhythmia - reminder

by Jackie
1,684 8 04/18/2014 12:40AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

2 Year Anniversary

by mailman52
1,099 5 04/13/2014 10:41PM
Last Post by Jackie

Cpap and magnesium

by JohnBM
1,881 17 04/18/2014 01:32PM
Last Post by JohnBM

Magnesium-Calcium rate

by Enrique
1,101 3 04/15/2014 04:09PM
Last Post by Enrique

One year later........

by markm
1,021 3 04/13/2014 08:50PM
Last Post by Shannon

Samsung Gear with heart sensor

by researcher
1,005 2 04/13/2014 02:59PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Tried stopping Elavil; Not successful

by smackman
1,403 6 04/14/2014 04:45AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Afib, Iodine, and Selenium--6 week post ablation report

by Windstar
1,941 12 04/15/2014 04:11PM
Last Post by Windstar

Nutrition Afib

by tsco
1,433 12 04/12/2014 02:46PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

ASA Linked to AFIB???

by LarryG
1,276 7 04/16/2014 11:33AM
Last Post by LarryG

Questions about Stopping Afib

by Peter F
1,559 24 04/14/2014 12:29AM
Last Post by Shannon

For Jackie: Question on enzymes for fibrosis

by tobherd
1,119 5 04/11/2014 07:53PM
Last Post by Shannon

Weight loss for afibbers

by lmann
1,192 7 04/15/2014 04:00PM
Last Post by joey1974

What does it mean to have a "stunned" atrium? Shannon?

by tobherd
1,132 5 04/09/2014 03:41AM
Last Post by tobherd

Re: TEE tomorrow - how quick to recover?

by Nancy
1,071 8 04/09/2014 12:29AM
Last Post by tobherd

0.6% In-Hospital Mortality for Catheter Ablation Arrhythmias

by DennisC
1,207 7 04/21/2014 04:04PM
Last Post by researcher

Kaiser Permanente EPs in northern California

by Randy
1,390 9 04/09/2014 12:02AM
Last Post by Randy

New member with questions

by Anonymous User
1,515 15 04/09/2014 10:32PM
Last Post by Shannon

meaning of "trigger"

by JohnA
1,392 8 04/04/2014 08:10PM
Last Post by Jackie

7 years

by aldona
1,350 12 04/08/2014 02:47AM
Last Post by Lou Toews

Bluebonnet Nutrition Albion Chelated Magnesium 200 Mg

by smackman
2,339 33 04/10/2014 12:22AM
Last Post by Windstar

Running May Not Be So Good, After All

by ggheld
1,515 13 04/04/2014 03:16PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

PAC's

by LSulka
1,271 6 04/04/2014 11:25PM
Last Post by LSulka

Newbie needing advice

by AnnieK
1,227 4 04/01/2014 09:53PM
Last Post by Shannon

Need help/advice with Lab numbers

by smackman
1,151 3 04/01/2014 06:08PM
Last Post by smackman

Week five post ablation report

by tsco
1,160 4 04/02/2014 12:13PM
Last Post by tsco

How did it all start?

by researcher
2,898 35 02/26/2015 03:19PM
Last Post by researcher

Xeralto or Elequis?

by DennisC
1,612 9 03/31/2014 11:49PM
Last Post by ron

Skipped or extra beats question

by joey1974
1,239 9 04/01/2014 07:43PM
Last Post by Tom B

How easy is a PVI?

by Dirk
1,020 2 03/27/2014 03:17PM
Last Post by Shannon

4 Week update

by smackman
1,086 2 03/27/2014 11:46PM
Last Post by John21

Health Insurance in the USA

by Murray L
1,430 9 04/01/2014 02:45PM
Last Post by LarryG

Proteolytic Enzyme and Xarelto Interactions???

by Windstar
3,399 5 04/11/2014 01:42AM
Last Post by Windstar

Interesting read from web.

by smackman
1,286 6 03/26/2014 10:26PM
Last Post by Shannon

Shannon/Jackie - Need Advice on Starting Probiotics

by Randy
1,147 5 03/29/2014 09:07PM
Last Post by Randy

Sinus tachycardia noted on 7 day monitor - concern?

by tobherd
1,335 12 04/02/2014 02:17AM
Last Post by McHale

PAC's??

by DSENNET
1,486 18 03/27/2014 02:46AM
Last Post by TomC

Back from Dr Ernst Ablation

by PhilS
1,375 6 03/22/2014 12:08AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Does Ablation also eliminate PACs and PVCs?

by Ralph
2,169 6 03/22/2014 08:38PM
Last Post by Jackie

3 week update of Dr. Natale Ablation

by smackman
1,287 4 03/20/2014 10:25PM
Last Post by chrisdodt

questions

by lisa mac
1,223 7 03/20/2014 09:49PM
Last Post by lisa mac

NEW PERSON- SOME QUESTIONS

by susafib
1,569 13 03/30/2014 03:29PM
Last Post by Jackie

Another question about afib triggers

by erich
1,540 5 03/20/2014 05:15PM
Last Post by Jackie

Natale ablation

by chrisdodt
1,350 7 03/26/2014 10:50PM
Last Post by chrisdodt

Patient Perspective video at 2nd annual ISLAA symposium

by Shannon
1,523 25 04/08/2014 01:39PM
Last Post by Shannon

Curious

by tsco
1,254 3 03/18/2014 06:21PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Life Insurance

by erich
1,213 3 03/16/2014 03:27PM
Last Post by afhound99

Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia…. Sympathetic Dominance…and more

by Jackie
5,709 9 03/24/2014 11:48PM
Last Post by Jean

How much potassium supplement?

by leondas
1,460 5 03/15/2014 06:42PM
Last Post by Jackie

2 Weeks After Doctor Tomassoni Ablation

by tsco
1,318 14 03/18/2014 11:26AM
Last Post by LarryG

Ahh! Gave my daughter 300 mg. of Flec by mistake!

by tobherd
1,171 6 03/15/2014 02:52AM
Last Post by tobherd

2 weeks after Dr. N Ablation; Doing good

by smackman
1,128 2 03/17/2014 03:28AM
Last Post by Jean

2 week follow up with Dr. Hongo after ablation

by Windstar
1,244 7 03/31/2014 04:22PM
Last Post by Windstar

Feeling Discouraged - Restaurants

by Doreen
1,561 23 03/18/2014 12:18AM
Last Post by Doreen

Does this happen?

by joey1974
1,403 17 03/15/2014 10:59PM
Last Post by Elizabeth

Still feeling Jittery; Is it the Multaq?

by smackman
1,535 5 03/13/2014 08:22PM
Last Post by smackman

EPs at Duke University

by lisa mac
1,158 1 03/11/2014 11:07PM
Last Post by lisa mac

Quercetin question

by smackman
1,329 4 03/13/2014 08:25PM
Last Post by smackman

Natale Ablation

by JAYHAWK
1,273 6 03/11/2014 07:02PM
Last Post by JAYHAWK

Atrial runs

by lmann
1,393 6 03/11/2014 06:18PM
Last Post by lmann

Day 9 and doing well after Ablation

by smackman
1,327 7 03/10/2014 01:00PM
Last Post by smackman

Curcumin Interactions with Xarelto and Blood Thinners

by Windstar
10,066 2 03/09/2014 05:36AM
Last Post by Shannon

In ER Friday with TIA/Stroke Symptoms

by Windstar
1,881 13 05/10/2014 04:11AM
Last Post by Shannon

Woke up in afib today. Natural tips and techniques?

by erich
2,227 14 03/15/2014 05:40PM
Last Post by erich

off Coumadin, on to Natto

by Cindy O
1,267 4 03/11/2014 12:35AM
Last Post by Shannon

Cutting Supplements after Ablation Surgery??

by Windstar
1,123 8 03/08/2014 11:44PM
Last Post by Windstar

Ablation with Natale March 4

by Deluge
1,219 13 03/16/2014 03:29PM
Last Post by Deluge

Six week ablation update

by Jean
1,176 9 03/07/2014 11:43PM
Last Post by Shannon

propafenone and digestive ( pancreas?) problems

by dwhite
1,305 8 03/08/2014 01:01AM
Last Post by dwhite

EPs at Duke University

by lisa mac
979 1 03/06/2014 01:09AM
Last Post by lisa mac

10 year outcome for Pulmonary Vein Antrum Isolation in paroxysmal AF ablation

by Shannon
1,427 12 03/09/2014 10:18PM
Last Post by Ralph

How long do you think the drugs will work?

by John S
1,233 8 03/11/2014 02:49PM
Last Post by Shannon

HOME! Just feel jittery

by smackman
1,437 6 03/07/2014 01:52PM
Last Post by Shannon

Is it OK to have a drink or two after an ablation?

by tobherd
8,931 11 03/06/2014 07:31PM
Last Post by McHale

Unrefined Sea Salt

by Louise
1,433 6 03/06/2014 09:07PM
Last Post by judianne

Ablation update week one!

by tsco
1,277 5 03/07/2014 01:32AM
Last Post by Windstar

Alcohol may ease the nerves that cause atrial fibrillation

by Dean
1,383 5 03/05/2014 01:59AM
Last Post by Shannon

Need Help Finding New Ubiquinol

by Windstar
1,247 3 03/05/2014 10:12PM
Last Post by onewaypockets

Alcohol increasing PACs while on Flecainide?

by Diane98683
2,786 5 03/05/2014 02:07AM
Last Post by Diane98683

Dr. Barrett's office sounds unsure as to if I need an TEE...Shannon?

by tobherd
1,306 10 03/06/2014 07:41PM
Last Post by McHale

More about combining supplements

by Louise
1,237 19 03/06/2014 03:11PM
Last Post by Louise

New Vitamin D study shows key link to inflammation reduction

by Shannon
1,179 5 03/09/2014 08:58PM
Last Post by Shannon

MI and end stage renal disease

by McHale
1,353 11 03/07/2014 03:24PM
Last Post by Randy

Headed home after Dr. Natale Ablation

by smackman
1,250 7 03/04/2014 06:03PM
Last Post by Windstar

Home After Ablation with Dr. Hongo

by Windstar
1,300 7 03/07/2014 04:02AM
Last Post by Iatrogenia

March 2014 issue of International Health News

by Hans Larsen
1,171 2 03/02/2014 04:02PM
Last Post by Jackie

Vagal afib? How to know for sure?

by erich
1,182 7 03/05/2014 06:09AM
Last Post by Shannon

Ablation accomplished

by tsco
1,243 9 03/03/2014 12:31AM
Last Post by tsco

Useful Bordeaux Information

by gallach
1,128 4 02/28/2014 04:41PM
Last Post by Shannon

Can estrogen reduce episodes?

by Lynn
970 2 02/28/2014 05:18PM
Last Post by Shannon

No response from Natale's office re: stats

by Lynn
1,262 8 03/03/2014 05:53AM
Last Post by Shannon

Smackman doing fine after nice ablation in Austin

by Shannon
1,146 5 02/28/2014 03:56PM
Last Post by afhound99

toronto ablation

by judianne
1,233 9 02/28/2014 08:13PM
Last Post by Jackie

Question (hypothetical in my case) about cardioversion

by Gill
1,337 11 02/28/2014 03:20AM
Last Post by Lynn

Leaving for AUSTIN

by smackman
1,363 9 02/27/2014 10:57AM
Last Post by smackman

The end of a happy relationship with Flec

by Simon C
1,245 9 02/27/2014 05:04AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Still in NSR 4 days after stopping Multaq

by smackman
1,253 7 02/26/2014 03:31AM
Last Post by Shannon

D day!

by tsco
1,241 12 02/25/2014 10:40PM
Last Post by Heather

Flecainide: Please define 'success'

by Dirk
1,364 7 03/07/2014 03:03PM
Last Post by mwcf

Workout and ectopics

by CatalinRo
1,229 7 02/26/2014 08:26PM
Last Post by ben saif

35 year old new a fibber

by erich
1,481 23 04/22/2014 10:34PM
Last Post by PH

Anticoagulants, and Having an Ablation in NYC

by portofcall39
1,318 11 03/04/2014 02:49PM
Last Post by portofcall39

Shannon: After Surgery Supplements

by Windstar
1,032 3 02/23/2014 10:34PM
Last Post by Windstar

Anti-arrhythmic drugs and sudden cardiac death

by CatalinRo
1,149 3 02/22/2014 07:43PM
Last Post by CatalinRo

No Flecainide

by tsco
1,185 6 02/24/2014 01:14AM
Last Post by Randy

Study reports advance in ablation technique

by Iatrogenia
1,321 11 02/22/2014 06:34AM
Last Post by Shannon

ce Internet Trolls Are Actually Sadists, Study Finds

by Anonymous User
968 3 02/28/2014 01:31AM
Last Post by Iatrogenia

IP6 (Inositol Hexaphosphate) and Heart Rhythm

by Sam
1,686 4 02/22/2014 03:29PM
Last Post by Sam

Should I be concerned about the success of my ablation?

by Jean
1,164 6 02/27/2014 01:01AM
Last Post by portofcall39

Shannon: Non-diabetic insulin deficiency

by Windstar
1,230 5 02/20/2014 08:18PM
Last Post by Windstar

Study finds ablation more effective for PAF than drugs

by Iatrogenia
1,306 14 03/03/2014 04:44AM
Last Post by McHale

UK/European Ablation Specialist

by DavidPrice
1,167 11 03/07/2014 02:50PM
Last Post by mwcf

Follow up to recent post: Recent (probable) TIA

by portofcall39
1,115 5 02/20/2014 08:03PM
Last Post by portofcall39

Miralax used with Multaq cause irregular Heart beat?

by smackman
1,338 11 02/21/2014 06:04PM
Last Post by Shannon

Major surgery after Afib Ablation

by lindsleyjr
1,013 5 02/25/2014 10:10PM
Last Post by lindsleyjr

Will Trimethoprim Affect My Heart?

by Sam
1,162 6 02/18/2014 03:40PM
Last Post by Sam

Weird new trigger...

by DavidPrice
1,269 9 02/18/2014 02:44PM
Last Post by DavidPrice

My PAF has gone crazy... sad smiley

by silentsal
1,672 24 03/02/2014 01:12PM
Last Post by Shannon

Esophageal Fistula - low probability, high consequence complication of AF ablation

by researcher
2,375 31 03/07/2014 02:55PM
Last Post by mwcf

Has anyone used Protonix post-ablation?

by Windstar
1,258 3 02/22/2014 11:52PM
Last Post by Shannon

Question about stopping Multaq and Metro before Ablation

by smackman
1,545 4 02/15/2014 09:27PM
Last Post by bstevens

Swollen fingers and Toes and AFIB

by PurpleHaze
1,106 4 03/03/2014 10:34PM
Last Post by PurpleHaze

Anniversary

by Thor Iverson
1,186 14 02/25/2014 02:27PM
Last Post by researcher

Time off work for ablation

by PhilS
1,667 6 03/14/2014 04:25PM
Last Post by PhilS

Got The Call

by tsco
1,262 8 02/19/2014 02:13PM
Last Post by tsco

Bradycardia and Afib

by Jim Bob
1,833 7 02/19/2014 04:23PM
Last Post by Sam

Afib and coffee enemas

by Windstar
1,771 8 02/28/2014 01:38AM
Last Post by Iatrogenia