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A forum for sharing experiences regarding atrial fibrillation and other atrial tachy-arrhythmias. 
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Coronary Sinus isolation

by gmperf
1,252 4 09/07/2014 09:34PM
Last Post by Shannon

After about 10 months of relative calm, Afib tonight.

by montos
1,294 5 09/13/2014 02:38PM
Last Post by tobherd

RonB / GeorgeN.

by Barry G.
1,438 9 09/13/2014 09:45PM
Last Post by afhound99

Xarelto not sounding so good,,is Eliquis really any better?

by tobherd
1,957 13 09/09/2014 09:44PM
Last Post by smackman

In NSR. Why Pradaxa ?

by stef
1,288 7 09/07/2014 07:27PM
Last Post by Shannon

coumadin side effects

by John21
1,382 6 09/18/2014 11:48PM
Last Post by Jackie

Mega-Mag

by JohnBM
1,353 4 09/15/2014 05:54PM
Last Post by Jackie

AliveCor for iPhone4 and 4s for £36 in UK & Ireland

by Gill
1,671 10 09/13/2014 11:58AM
Last Post by Robo11

salt vs potassium pt xxx...

by Anonymous User
1,001 2 09/12/2014 02:45PM
Last Post by William

ablation vs ginger

by jahines53
1,652 7 09/06/2014 08:14PM
Last Post by Jackie

Ten Days Post Ablation

by RalphL
1,306 6 09/05/2014 02:51AM
Last Post by RalphL

Multac vs Flec and other questions

by erich
1,382 7 09/07/2014 11:46PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Bordeaux ablation

by Elemc
1,542 18 09/17/2014 01:59PM
Last Post by Shannon

Vitamin C Containing Calcium Ascorbate?

by Windstar
1,556 10 09/08/2014 03:21AM
Last Post by Windstar

That was a bit of a Shock

by Robo11
1,746 24 09/05/2014 11:06PM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

What are the protocols for PIP to stop an afib event.

by colindo
2,182 17 09/03/2014 07:42PM
Last Post by Jackie

Dang It

by Kittymama
1,487 16 09/05/2014 04:20PM
Last Post by Kittymama

Is it OK to get vaccine 2 months after ablation?

by tobherd
1,201 6 09/04/2014 06:13PM
Last Post by Windstar

Could Tickling The Ear Be Good For AF ?

by Todd
1,369 5 07/18/2015 02:55PM
Last Post by Josiah

Intermittent use of Pradaxa in LAF

by kolasal
1,397 7 08/29/2014 06:51PM
Last Post by Jackie

Ablation summary I wrote for friend. Comment/additions

by GeorgeN
1,047 3 08/28/2014 06:58PM
Last Post by Shannon

Ablation date set for October 3rd w/Dr. Natale. I have many questions.

by Anonymous User
1,430 22 09/07/2014 05:34AM
Last Post by erich

Motrin

by slim78
1,160 5 08/29/2014 12:25AM
Last Post by Nancy

6 months since Dr. Natale Ablation

by smackman
1,240 4 08/28/2014 09:13PM
Last Post by Allan

Any info on Dr. Tchou for ablation

by Lynn
1,210 5 08/26/2014 04:52PM
Last Post by researcher

the salt talks, again

by Anonymous User
1,565 25 08/30/2014 10:01PM
Last Post by Ralph

Interesting Blog from Dr. John M

by LarryG
1,747 13 09/01/2014 02:25PM
Last Post by afhound99

Jackie's Austin Ablation Report

by Jackie
1,420 13 09/08/2014 02:22AM
Last Post by montos

Use of magnesium and potassium

by LeeLocy
1,387 11 08/26/2014 11:54PM
Last Post by afhound99

Beware of keen but inexperienced EPs!

by Gill
1,457 10 09/08/2014 12:32PM
Last Post by DavidPrice

Epigenetics and methylation

by GeorgeN
1,422 14 08/25/2014 11:47PM
Last Post by Shannon

Clinical Trial on Vagally Induced AF - New Ablation Strategy

by DavidPrice
1,631 26 08/24/2014 02:13PM
Last Post by PhilS

Quick report - Austin ablation

by Jackie
1,489 15 08/23/2014 04:25PM
Last Post by Dee

Pacemaker to correct an abnormal heartbeat?

by Elizabeth
1,574 5 08/21/2014 02:19PM
Last Post by Shannon

pradaxa article in this morning's NYTimes

by Anonymous User
1,116 6 08/20/2014 02:43AM
Last Post by RonB

Confused about stroke risk

by Lynn
3,144 32 09/05/2014 01:31PM
Last Post by Lynn

Angiogram photos of my LAA leak repair procedure at Scripps

by Shannon
1,186 5 08/26/2014 03:50PM
Last Post by researcher

Back in afib 5 days after ablation

by John21
1,203 7 08/19/2014 08:48PM
Last Post by John21

Anybody on Norpace (disopyramide)?

by leondas
1,110 3 08/18/2014 07:53PM
Last Post by leondas

Summary of Shannon's small stroke from LAA leak after Lariat ligation

by Shannon
1,912 13 08/19/2014 06:28PM
Last Post by researcher

Three months since Dr Natale ablation

by Craigh
1,292 3 08/16/2014 08:35PM
Last Post by Craigh

Daily Aspirin......

by smackman
1,469 14 08/16/2014 07:48PM
Last Post by Shannon

Home From Ablation With Dr. Schweikert

by John21
1,244 11 06/15/2015 03:11PM
Last Post by Mary

Wolf mini-maze - 8 years post

by russdward357
1,399 8 09/01/2014 10:29PM
Last Post by Robo11

Jawbone up24

by lmann
1,264 5 08/15/2014 12:46AM
Last Post by lmann

AFIB or just anxiety?

by slim78
1,612 16 08/29/2014 12:58PM
Last Post by researcher

Afib may pose higher stroke risk, even for non-cardiac surgery

by GeorgeN
1,123 2 08/13/2014 12:22PM
Last Post by afhound99

80% improvement and hoping for cure

by ben saif
1,418 4 08/13/2014 11:39PM
Last Post by JohnBM

August/September issue of The AFIB Report

by Hans Larsen
1,346 4 08/14/2014 11:20PM
Last Post by John21

Jackie back in her room starting recovery after her Natale touch up

by Shannon
1,645 18 08/23/2014 07:32PM
Last Post by LeeLocy

We found in 122,000 patients with atrial fibrillation, those treated with digoxin were more likely to die

by GeorgeN
1,269 5 08/12/2014 10:54PM
Last Post by ggheld

Should I be on blood thinners?

by erich
1,301 12 08/12/2014 02:47PM
Last Post by Murray L

Am I crazy to try acupuncture again?

by tobherd
1,218 7 08/12/2014 04:38PM
Last Post by Shannon

Taking Your Advice on Ablation

by DavidPrice
1,230 9 08/17/2014 06:12PM
Last Post by PhilS

Heart monitors?

by erich
1,161 3 08/12/2014 03:11PM
Last Post by Murray L

Study comparing drugs and ablation

by Lynn
1,510 10 08/13/2014 07:04AM
Last Post by Shannon

ectopics and indigestion

by erich
3,082 16 08/11/2014 05:10PM
Last Post by tsco

Waving the white flag!

by Jackie
3,231 49 08/12/2014 12:06PM
Last Post by LarryG

My cryoablation experience

by silentsal
1,673 11 08/12/2014 04:18PM
Last Post by silentsal

Puzzled by nattokinase dosing and fibrinogen test results - Jackie?

by Gill
1,722 8 08/08/2014 03:55PM
Last Post by judianne

Need some advice please...

by Sunny
1,447 6 08/10/2014 06:30AM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

Best EPs in NYC?

by erich
1,325 19 08/12/2014 12:24PM
Last Post by susafib

Scared after stopping Warfarin

by May
1,095 4 08/07/2014 01:41AM
Last Post by Shannon

Increasing Mg dose

by JohnBM
1,122 12 08/06/2014 03:59PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Resting Heart rate

by smackman
1,407 8 08/08/2014 06:30AM
Last Post by Craigh

Risk of stroke with ablation

by Lynn
1,349 9 08/11/2014 11:09AM
Last Post by Lynn

Problems with Flecainide?

by John21
1,710 15 08/10/2014 09:19AM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

Tonic water/quinine

by Taylor
1,875 12 08/05/2014 03:38PM
Last Post by Jackie

Local Cardiologist blocks prostrate biopsy

by smackman
1,382 7 08/06/2014 08:09PM
Last Post by Shannon

Fast Metabolism Diet

by Heather
1,139 5 08/02/2014 02:16PM
Last Post by lmann

Nakagawa and Jackman article on CF catheters

by researcher
1,016 3 08/01/2014 02:17AM
Last Post by researcher

1st degree AV block and Afib

by AnthonyC
1,021 2 07/30/2014 08:18PM
Last Post by Todd

supplements and Warfarin

by judianne
1,312 3 08/03/2014 01:14PM
Last Post by Nancy

Dental work

by RonB
1,223 7 07/31/2014 12:12AM
Last Post by RonB

ablation on the horizon

by judianne
1,116 3 07/29/2014 03:52PM
Last Post by mailman52

EP Seattle area

by Craigh
1,089 3 08/01/2014 05:58AM
Last Post by Craigh

Probiotic help

by smackman
1,487 6 08/04/2014 07:13PM
Last Post by Jackie

Cardiac Dysrhythmia Strips and Drills

by Todd
1,462 2 07/27/2014 05:02PM
Last Post by Jackie

Atypical atrial flutter experiencers sought

by Ritva
1,217 4 07/30/2014 05:40PM
Last Post by Shannon

Long Time, All is Well

by Steve
1,273 5 07/27/2014 03:20AM
Last Post by Shannon

Fast Heartbeat After Episode Ends

by Nancy
1,315 9 08/01/2014 06:44PM
Last Post by Elizabeth

One year post-ablation checkup with Steven Hao at CPMC: One and done

by Iatrogenia
1,366 8 07/28/2014 03:27AM
Last Post by McHale

DIY Pulse Check May Spot Atrial Fibrillation

by Iatrogenia
1,524 14 08/12/2014 03:25PM
Last Post by Murray L

Stem Cell Pacemaker

by Anonymous User
1,027 5 08/01/2014 04:42AM
Last Post by Ralph

Question on UBC/VGH Doctors for ablation

by Ritva
1,085 1 07/24/2014 10:39PM
Last Post by Ritva

electrolyte test

by colindo
1,198 2 07/24/2014 08:40PM
Last Post by Shannon

AFIB and the Stomach

by tsco
1,572 12 07/28/2014 08:03PM
Last Post by judianne

Rythmol experiences

by Lynn
1,659 13 08/22/2014 04:31PM
Last Post by Suzukimarillyn

Anyone been to Bordeaux recently?

by Elemc
1,216 2 07/27/2014 10:37AM
Last Post by RonB

Link to list of Drugs that deplete magnesium

by Shannon
1,436 6 07/23/2014 08:09PM
Last Post by tsco

New Member - Questions

by slim78
1,474 15 07/26/2014 11:00PM
Last Post by colindo

Ablation in Midwest

by Lynn
1,353 7 07/27/2014 02:53AM
Last Post by Shannon

Nine Year Ablation Update

by dnvrfox
1,575 23 07/27/2014 03:10AM
Last Post by Shannon

Anyone else using Bystolic for rate control during AFIB?

by The Anti-Fib
1,991 3 07/21/2014 08:58PM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

Update on my TIA

by DavidPrice
1,224 5 07/30/2014 02:19PM
Last Post by researcher

History and one month Natale ablation report

by gary
1,504 9 07/21/2014 05:50PM
Last Post by JAYHAWK

Antibiotics

by smackman
1,647 16 07/24/2014 11:21PM
Last Post by smackman

High Dose Fish Oil: Friend or Foe?

by Randy
1,775 17 07/27/2014 11:18AM
Last Post by RonB

LDL levels for afibbers

by PH
2,099 25 09/11/2014 09:39PM
Last Post by PH

Joining The Team

by John21
1,363 9 07/18/2014 08:22PM
Last Post by Doreen

Possible TIA?

by DavidPrice
1,185 6 07/16/2014 11:55PM
Last Post by Shannon

Cost of Ablaion at Bordeaux

by Robo11
1,129 4 07/16/2014 02:31PM
Last Post by Shannon

Cleared to Go Off Xarelto!

by Randy
1,252 5 07/18/2014 10:53PM
Last Post by smackman

Sotalol

by EddieS
1,231 5 07/17/2014 01:05AM
Last Post by Randy

Ketone diet

by Elizabeth
1,335 5 07/16/2014 03:37PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

From Hero to Zero

by Robo11
1,682 15 07/20/2014 02:54AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Natale Ablation - 4 Days Out Update

by KenKY
1,452 6 07/15/2014 01:02AM
Last Post by chrisdodt

Potassium Self testing

by Josiah
1,650 6 07/18/2014 09:24PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Log in

by Nel
1,097 10 07/18/2014 02:31AM
Last Post by Nel

Can't get colonoscopy due to Xarelto....

by tobherd
2,581 8 07/13/2014 01:22AM
Last Post by tobherd

Cardiokinase

by Randy
1,726 7 07/17/2014 11:23PM
Last Post by Jackie

Australian EP

by ozbob
1,263 10 09/11/2014 11:34PM
Last Post by ozbob

My Consultation Today with Dr. Natale

by Louise
1,418 8 07/11/2014 02:47PM
Last Post by Louise

Flecanide and eye problems

by stef
1,410 10 07/14/2014 02:10AM
Last Post by stef

Magnesium to Terminate Episode?

by Ralph
1,486 13 07/10/2014 09:48PM
Last Post by Ralph

first evidence of shockless defibrillation

by ben saif
1,337 4 07/08/2014 02:19PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Seven week post DR Natale ablation

by Craigh
1,376 7 07/10/2014 01:23AM
Last Post by Craigh

Almost 2 yrs post ablation - my grade drops:

by Poppino
1,527 14 07/16/2014 12:56PM
Last Post by TomC

Afib risk factor

by Josiah
1,365 13 07/09/2014 05:24PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Magnesium question

by joey1974
1,126 4 07/07/2014 12:14PM
Last Post by joey1974

Apnea & afib

by GeorgeN
1,290 10 07/21/2014 03:55AM
Last Post by McHale

No Afib & feeling great

by Lon
1,093 3 07/05/2014 02:24PM
Last Post by Jackie

June/July 2014 issue of The AFIB Report

by Hans Larsen
1,330 7 07/08/2014 03:05PM
Last Post by Shannon

Left inner carotid stenosis - Craig

by GeorgeN
1,248 9 07/06/2014 11:55PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Ginger. Which one?

by ozbob
1,275 3 07/04/2014 06:33PM
Last Post by colindo

Wonder of blueberries !

by Anonymous User
1,067 4 07/10/2014 06:05AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Left Side Trigger (sometimes)

by Nancy
1,465 13 07/16/2014 08:37AM
Last Post by Robo11

One Year Anniversary Natale ablation

by KenH
1,339 8 07/03/2014 11:58PM
Last Post by tobherd

Another post-ablation visual migraine

by Windstar
1,113 6 07/09/2014 07:13PM
Last Post by Windstar

Need Research on Fibrinogen

by Windstar
2,152 4 07/03/2014 06:47PM
Last Post by Jackie

AFIB & Remodelling (Shrinkage) of Left Atrium

by Murray L
1,223 5 07/06/2014 09:53PM
Last Post by Murray L

March 28 Ablation

by rosemarie
1,220 4 07/01/2014 11:59PM
Last Post by Shannon

Have I finally switched to persistent Afib?

by RalphL
1,562 7 07/09/2014 11:48AM
Last Post by RalphL

The AFIB Conspiracy

by tsco
1,879 18 07/03/2014 02:18AM
Last Post by McHale

Cheese cause Afib episodes?

by Anonymous User
2,075 15 07/03/2014 12:08AM
Last Post by Nancy

July/August issue of International Health News

by Hans Larsen
1,248 3 07/04/2014 09:56PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Post removed...just wondering why..

by Charlotte
1,147 4 06/28/2014 06:09PM
Last Post by Charlotte

What calms down PVC's? And how do they differ from PAC's?

by tobherd
1,868 11 06/30/2014 06:18PM
Last Post by Trent T

Afib 24hrs after ablation called a success

by axiomtherapy
1,596 10 06/28/2014 09:02PM
Last Post by Shannon

Ablation Accomplished with Dr. Natale!

by Charlotte
1,379 14 07/02/2014 02:51PM
Last Post by Louise

4 months tommorrow post ablation

by smackman
1,197 6 06/27/2014 12:29AM
Last Post by John21

Ablation - "dream team"

by researcher
1,007 1 06/26/2014 03:12PM
Last Post by researcher

Meeting Dr. Natale & Shannon

by Anonymous User
1,059 9 06/27/2014 03:45PM
Last Post by tobherd

Recommendations on great EP's on Long Island for my sister now...

by tobherd
1,111 3 06/24/2014 06:57PM
Last Post by tobherd

ALMOST 6 WEEKS

by susafib
1,352 9 07/03/2014 01:33AM
Last Post by susafib

Looking for a good EP in Australia, Melbourne

by ozbob
1,165 5 06/24/2014 02:55PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

New AFibber

by ozbob
1,598 6 06/24/2014 03:41AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Left inner carotid stenosis

by Craigh
1,476 7 06/24/2014 03:36AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

From London to Bordeaux - via Shannon, Jackie & Gill!!

by gallach
1,384 6 06/25/2014 12:54PM
Last Post by gallach

Barb doing fine after touch up ablation with Dr Natale

by Shannon
943 1 06/20/2014 11:58PM
Last Post by Shannon

Looking for a good EP in the Midwest for an ablation

by Lynn
1,094 5 06/20/2014 04:40PM
Last Post by Shannon

Fixing the Left Atrial Appendage

by Anonymous User
956 8 06/20/2014 02:29PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

My friends first episode

by joey1974
1,217 3 06/29/2014 09:47PM
Last Post by lisa s

Ectopics 6 months or more after ablation?

by Iatrogenia
8,051 11 06/26/2014 11:24PM
Last Post by Windstar

Warfarin (coumadin) interactions

by silentsal
1,570 3 06/18/2014 10:20AM
Last Post by silentsal

Toned down Xeralto discussion

by StephenL
1,303 8 06/23/2014 06:50PM
Last Post by StephenL

Heading down to Austin for Ablation #2

by tobherd
1,575 19 06/24/2014 02:21AM
Last Post by tobherd

Need Help With EMF

by Windstar
1,923 26 06/27/2014 09:14PM
Last Post by Tom_P

Operation while in afib

by Nel
1,225 9 06/18/2014 05:53AM
Last Post by Shannon

hypothyroid question

by lisa mac
1,480 8 06/28/2014 02:39AM
Last Post by Elleninminn

SVT-AF question

by Charlotte
1,449 7 06/19/2014 04:01AM
Last Post by Shannon

MTHFR Mutation and A-fib

by lkwetter
2,006 3 06/14/2014 09:56PM
Last Post by Shannon

St. Davids called; No more Xarelto!hot smiley

by smackman
1,734 14 06/15/2014 02:29PM
Last Post by Louise

interview Video) re Xeralto and Pradaxa

by StephenL
1,111 4 06/13/2014 10:50PM
Last Post by StephenL

AliveCor special offer in UK for next two days

by Gill
1,032 1 06/12/2014 11:18AM
Last Post by Gill

Can anyone else "feel" afibs lurking?

by erich
1,102 6 06/28/2014 03:07AM
Last Post by Elleninminn

ECG Sample

by Bart
1,191 4 06/11/2014 05:58PM
Last Post by Bart

Chest trembling, post ablation

by milleniaman
1,289 22 07/10/2014 03:35PM
Last Post by milleniaman

Best ablation surgeons in Germany

by PH
998 2 06/09/2014 01:31PM
Last Post by researcher

New to AFIB- Confusion!

by KenKY
1,735 27 06/26/2014 12:02PM
Last Post by KenKY

2-1/2 weeks update for Dr. Natale's ablation

by Peter F
1,126 1 06/08/2014 11:49PM
Last Post by Peter F

Three week update

by Craigh
1,371 23 06/19/2014 03:02PM
Last Post by afhound99

Choosing between two top tier EPs

by Doreen
1,233 4 06/07/2014 01:53PM
Last Post by Jackie

AliveCor Discount

by Tom_P
1,272 3 06/10/2014 08:43PM
Last Post by colindo

NHS ablation anybody? I have a date and I'm scared... eye popping smiley

by silentsal
1,586 16 06/18/2014 10:28AM
Last Post by silentsal

arrythmia link to .pollution

by Gay McWhinnie
1,135 3 06/05/2014 12:38PM
Last Post by smackman

Supplements logic

by Anonymous User
2,578 31 06/25/2014 07:21PM
Last Post by Iatrogenia

Blood pressure creeping up

by John21
1,625 18 06/03/2014 12:42PM
Last Post by Jim Weideman

Disopyrimide for vagal affibers

by Enrique
1,117 2 05/31/2014 01:49PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Propafenone for vagal affibers

by Enrique
1,293 7 06/02/2014 08:06PM
Last Post by Jackie

AF, Catheter ablation and Life insurance

by afhound99
1,059 2 06/23/2014 09:38PM
Last Post by afhound99

UK ablation just past the 1 year mark

by Heather
1,104 7 06/26/2014 09:00PM
Last Post by Heather

taurine

by lisa mac
1,218 6 06/05/2014 08:07PM
Last Post by Doreen

digoxin

by alexe
1,320 5 06/01/2014 06:30PM
Last Post by Jackie

Iodine for A-fib

by Lynn
1,364 15 05/30/2014 01:37AM
Last Post by Windstar

3 Months Post Ablation

by Windstar
1,240 4 05/30/2014 02:23PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

One Year Ago Today with Dr Natale

by McHale
1,376 14 06/02/2014 12:15AM
Last Post by afapr14

Ablation with Natale if I have other electrical issues?

by Johnny M
1,279 5 06/17/2014 11:36PM
Last Post by Johnny M

Question about manganese , Jackie, Shannon, George

by joey1974
1,388 17 06/01/2014 06:46PM
Last Post by Jackie

My Dr Natale Experience

by Craigh
1,337 14 05/28/2014 03:32PM
Last Post by JAYHAWK

Today is 3 months post Ablation!spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

by smackman
1,388 7 06/06/2014 02:42AM
Last Post by McHale

Crossover Plan for Discontinuing Xarelto

by Randy
2,655 12 06/07/2014 09:09PM
Last Post by Windstar

ectopy following ablation

by afapr14
1,533 15 06/19/2014 01:41AM
Last Post by Iatrogenia

Xarelto Injury Reports Outnumber Pradaxa

by StephenL
1,199 4 05/28/2014 08:03PM
Last Post by StephenL

Introduction

by tick toc
1,624 14 05/30/2014 01:46AM
Last Post by Shannon

Long Interval Lone afib

by sbeckermd
1,810 13 05/27/2014 09:37PM
Last Post by sbeckermd

results on contact force catheter ablation are good

by researcher
1,002 1 05/23/2014 06:03PM
Last Post by researcher

What is the aim of ablation?

by Dirk
1,228 4 05/23/2014 11:09PM
Last Post by Jackie

Wondering About Ablation Protocol

by portofcall39
1,276 3 05/23/2014 09:59PM
Last Post by Shannon

Magnesium Bisglycinate better?

by Sam
1,344 3 05/23/2014 12:42AM
Last Post by Jackie