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Afib question

by Lucybod
1,145 4 10/08/2012 10:50AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

EP Doctors References

by gianfry59
1,257 4 10/08/2012 10:58AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

stop skipped beats

by colindo
1,305 6 10/07/2012 03:37AM
Last Post by colindo

pacemaker

by Anonymous User
1,063 7 10/08/2012 11:04AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Frightening Potassium Deficiency Story

by Steve
1,473 9 10/08/2012 12:10PM
Last Post by TomC

Sub clinical Hypothyroid or Menopause ?

by Heather
1,429 15 10/08/2012 07:09AM
Last Post by Shannon

Flecainide plus beta blockers - appropriate for someone with vagally mediated AFib

by Diane98683
1,423 10 03/26/2013 05:53PM
Last Post by Stephen

AFib caused by endurance exercise (studies)

by diane98684
1,556 23 10/08/2012 01:57PM
Last Post by Jackie

diarrhoea

by janet
1,355 7 10/13/2012 02:08AM
Last Post by McHale

burping as a trigger

by Barb Z
1,415 5 10/06/2012 03:53AM
Last Post by Barb Z

Curious about my Afib

by Randy
1,123 5 10/06/2012 01:18PM
Last Post by Jackie

Six months NSR and counting post Bordeaux ablationsmiling smiley

by Adrian
1,278 5 10/11/2012 12:05AM
Last Post by aldona

Too many drugs!

by Kate Smith
1,134 13 10/07/2012 05:50PM
Last Post by Jackie

Major hematoma and grinding pain in hip and knee two weeks post ablation

by justfibbing
1,766 11 10/11/2012 07:35PM
Last Post by justfibbing

Anticoagulant options in Afib

by Mike Harris
1,069 7 10/07/2012 06:02PM
Last Post by Jackie

Gastritis......

by maree
1,199 5 10/03/2012 02:44PM
Last Post by Jackie

Afib and food intolerance related Gerd

by Carol
939 3 10/06/2012 02:55AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

When to consider ablation

by Nancy
1,358 22 10/12/2012 02:45PM
Last Post by researcher

PAC's and PVC's

by Jay T
1,418 5 10/05/2012 04:01AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

October/November 2012 issue of The AFIB Report

by Hans Larsen
998 1 10/01/2012 06:35PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Versed and Fentanyl

by Elizabeth H.
1,033 5 10/01/2012 05:56PM
Last Post by Elizabeth H.

My EP mailed all my medical records from 2007 - 2012 (hilarious & spooky too)

by Tom Poppino
1,140 9 10/12/2012 03:34AM
Last Post by McHale

looking for good electrophysiologist

by Barb Z
1,283 5 10/19/2012 02:28AM
Last Post by Vee

New release date for Eliquis (Apixiban) announced

by Shannon
1,120 9 10/04/2012 11:57PM
Last Post by Shannon

Latest and Best Portable ECG?

by Murray L
1,241 5 10/03/2012 01:54AM
Last Post by RalphL

Post-ablation heart function

by afhound99
1,259 8 10/01/2012 01:46PM
Last Post by afhound99

experience going from Tikosyn to Rythmol?

by Mary
1,035 4 09/28/2012 10:52PM
Last Post by Murray L

Aspartame and fizzy drinks

by Gary McLean-Quin
1,215 19 10/06/2012 03:02AM
Last Post by Barry G.

vitamin d

by maree
998 4 09/28/2012 12:20AM
Last Post by Shannon

How Do I Identify an aFib Episode?

by Murray L
1,499 11 10/03/2012 02:19AM
Last Post by RalphL

Elevated ferritin and bilirubin

by montos
1,924 6 10/01/2012 06:52AM
Last Post by montos

Folate and afib

by Doreen
1,114 2 09/28/2012 07:05PM
Last Post by Jackie

New postings in the General Health Forum

by Hans Larsen
1,136 2 10/04/2012 02:14PM
Last Post by tibbar

A-Fib?

by swiftelk
946 12 09/26/2012 01:09AM
Last Post by Murray L

For Murray

by Gill
1,181 6 09/26/2012 01:07AM
Last Post by Murray L

Post Ablation and Food

by butty
1,049 8 09/29/2012 10:01PM
Last Post by Carol

Shall I have the Lariat procedure?

by Cindy O
1,810 28 03/27/2013 06:30PM
Last Post by Stephen

Parathyroid?

by Elizabeth H.
1,303 9 09/23/2012 05:15PM
Last Post by Elizabeth H.

change in pattern

by John A
1,078 8 09/27/2012 09:31PM
Last Post by John A

off drugs at four months post ablation

by lynda
864 4 09/20/2012 11:21PM
Last Post by lynda

Permanent Afib

by Nel
870 5 09/21/2012 12:04AM
Last Post by Nel

Afib not related to restricted heart supply

by Tom B
941 4 09/23/2012 02:08PM
Last Post by Tom B

Interview with Dr. Randall Wolf

by Anonymous User
989 4 09/28/2012 07:01PM
Last Post by Shannon

chest X-ray

by Mary
1,055 2 09/19/2012 02:56PM
Last Post by Murray L

Very interesting newsletter from Dr Mercola on blood pressure

by Dean
1,537 14 11/05/2012 04:25PM
Last Post by jaydee

USE OF WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE

by Doug L.
4,266 4 09/23/2012 01:39PM
Last Post by Jackie

Good News

by rosemarie
1,226 1 09/19/2012 01:19AM
Last Post by rosemarie

aspirin and natto - protection?

by bobrt1
1,390 3 09/19/2012 05:12PM
Last Post by Jackie

Magnesium glycerophosphate- is it any good?

by Justine
1,141 3 09/18/2012 06:23PM
Last Post by Justine

4 Weeks Post Ablation - My Ablation Story & Editorial

by Tom Poppino
1,171 14 09/30/2012 06:10AM
Last Post by Shannon

Calcium Channel Blocker to combat high intracellular Calcium??!

by mikef
1,069 4 09/29/2012 04:34PM
Last Post by Shannon

Can PACs feels just like PVCs?

by mikef
1,025 7 09/20/2012 01:57PM
Last Post by Jackie

Starting off with Supplement holy trio

by Gus Robertson
992 7 09/21/2012 10:18AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Nattomax on empty stomach or with food?

by anneh
1,479 2 09/16/2012 06:30PM
Last Post by Jackie

Left Atrium Enlargement and Shrinkage: Data Wanted

by Murray L
1,626 4 09/17/2012 04:43PM
Last Post by Murray L

Lovenox for afib stroke prevention?

by Larry Z
1,045 1 09/16/2012 01:22AM
Last Post by Larry Z

Joel Fuhrman, MD

by Maryann
1,117 5 09/17/2012 08:49AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

cardy meter battery life

by colindo
1,315 5 09/18/2012 06:02PM
Last Post by Larry Z

Atrial Flutter

by Raybok
1,011 7 09/26/2012 01:12AM
Last Post by Murray L

Subclinical Myocarditis - A Common Etiology for "Lone" Atrial Fibrillation

by Namor
1,735 3 09/16/2012 03:42AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Dr Mansour recommendations

by MichaelS
877 1 09/14/2012 08:59PM
Last Post by MichaelS

Omega 3s May Be No Help Against Stroke, MI

by McHale
1,144 5 09/18/2012 01:11AM
Last Post by McHale

Three months After 5-Box Mini-maze

by BillB
843 4 09/13/2012 05:51PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

AF ablation: What are we doing?

by McHale
1,133 6 09/15/2012 11:30AM
Last Post by Murray L

CABANA Study?

by Murray L
1,102 7 09/23/2012 01:52PM
Last Post by Jackie

Warfarin vs New Anticoagulants 4 way street

by McHale
1,153 10 09/19/2012 02:55PM
Last Post by researcher

how fast to seek help when AF episode hits

by Mary
1,067 6 09/18/2012 10:46PM
Last Post by Murray L

"Researcher:" Proton pump inhibitors prescribed by EPs following ablations

by Carol
1,178 19 09/18/2012 04:53PM
Last Post by Jackie

Afib Survey - NYC

by Hans Larsen
1,224 3 09/13/2012 01:43PM
Last Post by Dennis

Different magnesiums and sodium bicarbonate

by alex
1,805 8 09/11/2012 05:23PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Mannoheptulose – an insulin inhibitor. Has anyone been using it?

by Dean
1,804 17 09/15/2012 02:34PM
Last Post by Jackie

Need Assistance

by Elizabeth Perez
1,212 11 09/18/2012 10:10AM
Last Post by RonB

Xarelto or Pradaxa as a PIP

by McHale
1,722 27 09/25/2012 02:22AM
Last Post by McHale

Natto and warfarin

by alex
1,056 2 09/09/2012 02:03PM
Last Post by Jackie

we all need to thank SHANNON - great info he's providing

by TOM POPPINO
1,185 18 09/19/2012 04:39AM
Last Post by Shannon

CARBS & A Fib

by Lon
1,073 4 09/13/2012 12:06PM
Last Post by TomC

How do you know if your getting PVCs or PVAs

by Gus Robertson
1,313 23 09/14/2012 04:02AM
Last Post by McHale

Jackie - quick question: Where do I find Vitalzym?

by Barb
1,285 5 09/08/2012 02:05AM
Last Post by lisa s

Personal best

by Dennis
1,441 11 09/07/2012 05:37AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Sticky, thick blood - risk of stroke or MI

by Jackie
2,388 16 09/18/2012 11:26PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

TIKOSYN Side Effects Experience PLEEEEZ

by Murray L
1,668 8 09/12/2012 09:50PM
Last Post by Murray L

My INR Dilemma - what would you do???

by Tom Poppino
1,314 26 09/11/2012 10:38AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Going through a rough spot right now. How soon is too soon for an ablation?

by montos
1,393 8 09/12/2012 05:34AM
Last Post by RonB

What to do

by Tom M
1,105 2 09/06/2012 06:02PM
Last Post by Ken

My Worst Fear Stroke

by McHale
1,315 21 09/14/2012 04:26AM
Last Post by McHale

reflux after taking potassium

by colindo
1,273 2 09/06/2012 11:02PM
Last Post by Jackie

Do we spend too much time agonizing over whether or not to get an ablation...

by Barb
1,397 24 09/23/2012 11:21PM
Last Post by justfibbing

what is going on?

by lynda
1,024 7 09/05/2012 01:04PM
Last Post by Jackie

Help with AF for an unhappy Triathlete.

by Gus Robertson
2,028 34 09/16/2012 05:48AM
Last Post by McHale

Heart Light clinical study - Dr. Natale mentioned

by Barb
1,377 8 09/15/2012 05:30AM
Last Post by McHale

How much do ablations cost in the US?

by Tom B
6,249 17 09/11/2012 03:35AM
Last Post by lisa s

Ablation Consultation

by Samh
1,120 6 09/06/2012 04:29PM
Last Post by Gill

VATS Surgery

by Gf1075
1,038 1 09/03/2012 04:21PM
Last Post by Gf1075

My 10 1/2 Year LAF Abatement by Natural Means.

by Anonymous User
1,141 8 09/05/2012 11:50PM
Last Post by Maryann

Is anyone taking spironolactone or eplerenone

by colindo
1,553 7 09/05/2012 09:15PM
Last Post by Luke

Has anyone had an arterial blood pressure line during ablation? I did

by TOM POPPINO
993 6 09/03/2012 08:45PM
Last Post by Tom Poppino

LAF Abatement by Natural Means

by Hans Larsen
1,219 14 09/11/2012 01:04PM
Last Post by steve n.

Lack of Sleep

by Matt Pascucci
1,038 9 09/03/2012 03:00PM
Last Post by BillB

Healthy Origins D-Ribose question

by Samh
1,056 4 09/02/2012 02:33AM
Last Post by Windstar

A hollow feeling

by Anonymous User
1,059 5 09/01/2012 02:11PM
Last Post by TomC

Rotor mapping and ablation comments (FIRM)

by researcher
1,294 13 09/08/2012 05:21PM
Last Post by researcher

Skipped Heartbeats

by Matt Pascucci
1,088 10 09/05/2012 08:35PM
Last Post by steve n.

Review of Omega3 as supplement in J of Afib

by researcher
1,092 5 08/29/2012 02:04AM
Last Post by McHale

6 days post ablation my INR is 1.0 ! help

by TOM POPPINO
1,197 19 08/28/2012 09:39PM
Last Post by Shannon

Lectin, Paleodiet, Afib, and my Food Sensitivity Test

by Windstar
1,268 1 08/27/2012 07:06PM
Last Post by Windstar

too much potassium?

by lynda
1,534 18 09/03/2012 04:36AM
Last Post by Elizabeth H.

Discomfort after 5-box mini-maze

by BillB
975 5 08/27/2012 10:11PM
Last Post by BillB

anxiety after 3months second ablation

by lynda
935 6 08/28/2012 11:03AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Does getting of a flecainide raise heart rate

by adam harper
1,116 4 08/28/2012 03:20PM
Last Post by LarryG

How long does high HR last post ablation

by Tom Poppino
1,017 9 08/29/2012 07:37PM
Last Post by Randy W

Reimbursement for Bordeaux ablation

by Hans Larsen
1,158 10 09/04/2012 05:56PM
Last Post by Lou Toews

Neil Armstrong dies at 82 after heart surgery

by Tom Poppino
871 5 08/27/2012 12:16AM
Last Post by Murray L

Doctor wants me to stop magnesium supplements

by Windstar
985 11 08/27/2012 06:06PM
Last Post by Windstar

Dr. John Sirak, dual chamber pacemaker

by adam harper
1,181 2 08/25/2012 06:42PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Flecainide choices

by Alexandra
1,366 17 08/26/2012 07:15PM
Last Post by Alexandra

LAF and H63D gene for hemochromatosis

by Maryann
1,422 7 08/29/2012 03:11AM
Last Post by Adrian

Cannot sleep 3 days post ablation-anesthesia?

by TOM POPPINO
991 5 08/25/2012 04:17AM
Last Post by McHale

Flutter after Ablation

by Don
834 2 08/24/2012 01:04PM
Last Post by BillB

My Day 2 - post ablation report

by Tom Poppino
883 7 08/23/2012 08:28PM
Last Post by Tom Poppino

Pradaxa and Rythmonorm to purchase on the net

by Erich
1,054 1 08/23/2012 11:48AM
Last Post by Erich

How to find an experienced surgeon

by Jay T
1,202 5 08/26/2012 12:30PM
Last Post by Jay T

Back home from my ablaton

by TOM POPPINO
1,308 20 08/24/2012 11:03PM
Last Post by mailman52

Are chronic A Fibbers happy?

by Don
1,437 10 08/29/2012 07:02PM
Last Post by Murray L

Thank you all for the sweet comments in Shannon's post, my day is Tues at 6 30!

by Tom Poppino
1,174 14 08/21/2012 02:25AM
Last Post by Adrian

A recommendation those with an upcoming ablation

by Shannon
1,115 15 08/21/2012 04:02PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Heart rate monitor

by Ralf T.
898 10 08/21/2012 01:36PM
Last Post by Alexandra

TIKOSYN 6 month Update

by Murray L
1,129 4 08/21/2012 06:05AM
Last Post by Murray L

Link between lone AF and coronary artery disease

by Mark S
918 2 08/19/2012 04:29AM
Last Post by Ian

Cardiac fibrosis and atrial fibrillation

by Hans Larsen
1,120 1 08/17/2012 08:06PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

changing role of rhythm control medicines

by researcher
1,313 7 08/20/2012 03:43AM
Last Post by lisa s

Potassium Help Needed Please

by Murray L
1,534 14 08/18/2012 04:40PM
Last Post by Shannon,

AF, cardiomyopathy, VT, heart failure messages

by researcher
1,159 1 08/15/2012 01:59PM
Last Post by researcher

Need help to find afibber article

by Jann Moore
1,042 3 08/16/2012 01:50AM
Last Post by Jann Moore

AF and dental work question

by anneh
1,628 11 08/26/2012 09:23PM
Last Post by anneh

Very sad news...

by Jackie
1,182 10 08/17/2012 03:49PM
Last Post by dennis

Nattokinase or aspirin

by colindo
2,406 2 08/15/2012 04:09PM
Last Post by Jackie

Wheat, Potassium and Afib

by TomC
1,728 9 08/17/2012 12:33PM
Last Post by TomC

I'm writing from the Hospital as they introduce me to Amiodarone

by Neil Ahern
994 10 10/13/2012 07:31PM
Last Post by Neil

Nattokinase Question

by Kay
1,093 9 08/13/2012 03:08AM
Last Post by McHale

Kaiser No. Cal ablations?

by stevie
1,003 6 08/18/2012 12:46AM
Last Post by stevie

My story

by siri
1,263 13 08/25/2012 11:03PM
Last Post by siri

My EP has me on 325 aspirin prior to ablation

by Tom Poppino
949 3 08/09/2012 07:33PM
Last Post by Tom Poppino

New Article on antithrombotic therapy

by Anonymous User
836 2 08/09/2012 04:58PM
Last Post by Tom B

LAF triggered by meals in a younger (36) female

by youngafib
962 7 08/11/2012 01:36PM
Last Post by Carol

"RAFT-AF" Research: Randomized Ablation-Based Atrial Fibrillation Rhythm Control Vs. RATE Control Trial in Patients with Heart Failure and High Burden Atrial Fibrillation STUDY

by Murray L
1,538 24 08/16/2012 12:56AM
Last Post by Murray L

WARNING - Phenylephrine

by Hans Larsen
1,165 5 08/09/2012 02:06AM
Last Post by Dean

Intense Athletic activity and Afib...See link Below

by tibbar
1,220 3 08/08/2012 04:46PM
Last Post by Mark m

Wolf minimaze - 6 years post

by Russ Ward
977 5 08/08/2012 10:12PM
Last Post by Randy W

Laying on Left Side - why is that a trigger?

by Nancy
1,250 7 08/09/2012 08:49PM
Last Post by Doug L.

Back in the Saddle!

by Shannon
1,228 15 08/14/2012 02:37AM
Last Post by Shannon

Incidence of afib among vegetarians/vegans

by Carol
983 6 08/22/2012 06:22PM
Last Post by Alexandra

high blood pressure just before afib.

by colindo
1,274 2 08/11/2012 02:18AM
Last Post by Murray L

high pulse

by mbauman
1,031 7 08/11/2012 06:20PM
Last Post by Murray L

Ablation versus mini Maze/

by Don DePoto
1,058 7 08/11/2012 02:32AM
Last Post by Murray L

Best Wishes for Shannon tomorrow

by Jackie
1,287 22 08/07/2012 04:19PM
Last Post by Jann Moore

gold medal with AF

by tj
1,022 4 08/06/2012 03:38AM
Last Post by lisa s

What's the rush to get an ablation? Holding off for right now.

by Chuck Connors
1,146 3 08/04/2012 08:54PM
Last Post by Howie

Very hard but quite slow heartbeat

by Mark m
1,344 11 08/12/2012 03:41AM
Last Post by J

meal-induced LAF

by gehauser
1,328 8 08/11/2012 06:57PM
Last Post by Jackie

Prior to Ablation - who feeds the catheters? the EP , nurse?

by Tom Poppino
1,137 11 08/05/2012 01:25AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Dr John M's Blog

by Alexandra
1,125 4 08/07/2012 01:56PM
Last Post by researcher

Bronze medal rowing (after ablation?)

by Ritze
875 2 08/03/2012 01:40PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

website StopAfib.org

by Mary
885 3 08/02/2012 08:09PM
Last Post by Paul M

Ivan did you cure your afib.

by colindo
1,167 1 08/02/2012 10:52AM
Last Post by colindo

Safer approach to cardiac ablation?

by Mike Harris
881 3 08/04/2012 03:33PM
Last Post by Shannons

To go to the ER or not to go, that is the question

by gehauser
1,139 5 08/04/2012 12:23PM
Last Post by gehauser

Well this is new

by Kay
1,074 6 08/02/2012 10:21PM
Last Post by Mark m

UK Afibbers

by Paul M
1,123 7 08/02/2012 10:20PM
Last Post by Jann Moore

Adrenal Fatigue Supplements

by Paul M
1,111 4 08/20/2012 08:56PM
Last Post by Paul M

damage from cardioversions?

by Mary
862 4 08/04/2012 03:46PM
Last Post by Shannon

best EP's near Chicago (Northern IL)

by Anonymous User
1,126 9 09/14/2012 03:02PM
Last Post by researcher

Antibiotics and AF?

by Anonymous User
1,518 13 08/04/2012 09:52PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Reducing Flecainide dose

by Julian Parker
1,495 15 08/16/2012 10:01AM
Last Post by McHale

Atrial fib post mitral valve repair

by Gregg arena
1,030 5 08/01/2012 03:08PM
Last Post by Gregg arena

The root cause of AF: "The Magnesium Factor"

by Anonymous User
1,320 10 08/08/2012 12:55PM
Last Post by Jackie

Rivaroxaban reversal

by Claudia
1,017 1 07/29/2012 08:18PM
Last Post by Claudia

can WW make your legs itchy?

by colindo
1,275 4 07/31/2012 08:03AM
Last Post by colindo

August/September 2012 issue of The AFIB Report

by Hans Larsen
1,119 2 08/03/2012 04:08PM
Last Post by McHale

I'VE FOUND THE CURE FOR AF - WOW!!

by Victor
1,587 23 08/08/2012 04:20PM
Last Post by Victor

Nattokinase--any recent evidence for dissolving blood clots?--Jackie?

by Brian J.
1,572 5 08/01/2012 05:11AM
Last Post by Brian J.

Ablation in Leeds UK

by Angela
970 4 08/04/2012 01:04PM
Last Post by Mark m

4 30 AM - my 3rd episode in 4 weeks! lasted 4 minutes

by Tom Poppino
1,117 11 07/29/2012 05:39PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

TIKOSYN: Length of Efficacy Poll

by Murray L
1,108 6 07/28/2012 03:18PM
Last Post by Angela

AF medications - Tikosyn not working now

by Mary
1,825 8 08/16/2012 08:53PM
Last Post by Murray L

Ablation result

by Ben
1,315 6 07/30/2012 07:18PM
Last Post by Adrian

Jill?

by Maree
894 2 08/06/2012 11:21AM
Last Post by BillD

Permanent afib, not so bad

by curt r
1,031 10 08/04/2012 03:32PM
Last Post by Jackie

Faster ablation technique described

by Mike Harris
1,326 11 07/27/2012 11:26PM
Last Post by Dale

Earthing / Grounding Thins The Blood

by Todd
1,324 5 07/29/2012 06:49PM
Last Post by Jackie

AFIB

by sharla
1,053 5 07/27/2012 05:31PM
Last Post by Murray L

Don't wait for an ablation if you afib now and then....

by Tom B
1,262 10 07/29/2012 07:47PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

antihistamine

by Lynn Penner
1,015 6 07/26/2012 02:04AM
Last Post by RalphL

Magnesium not good during afib

by Tom B
1,137 8 08/20/2012 03:54PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Relation between Afib and COPD

by BillC
1,120 2 07/22/2012 01:53PM
Last Post by Jackie

Maca-has anyone tried this adaptogen?

by Lynn
1,259 3 07/22/2012 12:08PM
Last Post by christy

more FIRM ablation results

by researcher
1,451 16 07/25/2012 07:46PM
Last Post by Shannon

Sleep Apnoeia

by Alexandra
1,163 9 07/22/2012 08:46AM
Last Post by McHale

Checking in

by JB
1,004 2 07/19/2012 04:36PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Help Reading Cardy Meter

by RonB
1,220 11 08/05/2012 05:01AM
Last Post by Jann Moore

FLECAINIDE

by ALEXANDRA
1,173 17 10/04/2012 12:19PM
Last Post by Adele