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	My EP mailed all my medical records from 2007 - 2012 (hilarious & spooky too) by Tom Poppino	1,125	9	10/12/2012 03:34AM Last Post by McHale
	looking for good electrophysiologist by Barb Z	1,264	5	10/19/2012 02:28AM Last Post by Vee
	New release date for Eliquis (Apixiban) announced by Shannon	1,110	9	10/04/2012 11:57PM Last Post by Shannon
	Latest and Best Portable ECG? by Murray L	1,228	5	10/03/2012 01:54AM Last Post by RalphL
	Post-ablation heart function by afhound99	1,248	8	10/01/2012 01:46PM Last Post by afhound99
	experience going from Tikosyn to Rythmol? by Mary	1,021	4	09/28/2012 10:52PM Last Post by Murray L
	Aspartame and fizzy drinks by Gary McLean-Quin	1,199	19	10/06/2012 03:02AM Last Post by Barry G.
	vitamin d by maree	984	4	09/28/2012 12:20AM Last Post by Shannon
	How Do I Identify an aFib Episode? by Murray L	1,488	11	10/03/2012 02:19AM Last Post by RalphL
	Elevated ferritin and bilirubin by montos	1,916	6	10/01/2012 06:52AM Last Post by montos
	Folate and afib by Doreen	1,110	2	09/28/2012 07:05PM Last Post by Jackie
	New postings in the General Health Forum by Hans Larsen	1,128	2	10/04/2012 02:14PM Last Post by tibbar
	A-Fib? by swiftelk	938	12	09/26/2012 01:09AM Last Post by Murray L
	For Murray by Gill	1,169	6	09/26/2012 01:07AM Last Post by Murray L
	Post Ablation and Food by butty	1,042	8	09/29/2012 10:01PM Last Post by Carol
	Shall I have the Lariat procedure? by Cindy O	1,766	28	03/27/2013 06:30PM Last Post by Stephen
	Parathyroid? by Elizabeth H.	1,285	9	09/23/2012 05:15PM Last Post by Elizabeth H.
	change in pattern by John A	1,065	8	09/27/2012 09:31PM Last Post by John A
	off drugs at four months post ablation by lynda	853	4	09/20/2012 11:21PM Last Post by lynda
	Permanent Afib by Nel	857	5	09/21/2012 12:04AM Last Post by Nel
	Afib not related to restricted heart supply by Tom B	926	4	09/23/2012 02:08PM Last Post by Tom B
	Interview with Dr. Randall Wolf by Anonymous User	977	4	09/28/2012 07:01PM Last Post by Shannon
	chest X-ray by Mary	1,041	2	09/19/2012 02:56PM Last Post by Murray L
	Very interesting newsletter from Dr Mercola on blood pressure by Dean	1,525	14	11/05/2012 04:25PM Last Post by jaydee
	USE OF WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE by Doug L.	4,238	4	09/23/2012 01:39PM Last Post by Jackie
	Good News by rosemarie	1,217	1	09/19/2012 01:19AM Last Post by rosemarie
	aspirin and natto - protection? by bobrt1	1,379	3	09/19/2012 05:12PM Last Post by Jackie
	Magnesium glycerophosphate- is it any good? by Justine	1,125	3	09/18/2012 06:23PM Last Post by Justine
	4 Weeks Post Ablation - My Ablation Story & Editorial by Tom Poppino	1,158	14	09/30/2012 06:10AM Last Post by Shannon
	Calcium Channel Blocker to combat high intracellular Calcium??! by mikef	1,059	4	09/29/2012 04:34PM Last Post by Shannon
	Can PACs feels just like PVCs? by mikef	1,014	7	09/20/2012 01:57PM Last Post by Jackie
	Starting off with Supplement holy trio by Gus Robertson	982	7	09/21/2012 10:18AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Nattomax on empty stomach or with food? by anneh	1,466	2	09/16/2012 06:30PM Last Post by Jackie
	Left Atrium Enlargement and Shrinkage: Data Wanted by Murray L	1,604	4	09/17/2012 04:43PM Last Post by Murray L
	Lovenox for afib stroke prevention? by Larry Z	1,035	1	09/16/2012 01:22AM Last Post by Larry Z
	Joel Fuhrman, MD by Maryann	1,109	5	09/17/2012 08:49AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	cardy meter battery life by colindo	1,294	5	09/18/2012 06:02PM Last Post by Larry Z
	Atrial Flutter by Raybok	1,000	7	09/26/2012 01:12AM Last Post by Murray L
	Subclinical Myocarditis - A Common Etiology for "Lone" Atrial Fibrillation by Namor	1,725	3	09/16/2012 03:42AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Dr Mansour recommendations by MichaelS	868	1	09/14/2012 08:59PM Last Post by MichaelS
	Omega 3s May Be No Help Against Stroke, MI by McHale	1,132	5	09/18/2012 01:11AM Last Post by McHale
	Three months After 5-Box Mini-maze by BillB	828	4	09/13/2012 05:51PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	AF ablation: What are we doing? by McHale	1,121	6	09/15/2012 11:30AM Last Post by Murray L
	CABANA Study? by Murray L	1,087	7	09/23/2012 01:52PM Last Post by Jackie
	Warfarin vs New Anticoagulants 4 way street by McHale	1,140	10	09/19/2012 02:55PM Last Post by researcher
	how fast to seek help when AF episode hits by Mary	1,049	6	09/18/2012 10:46PM Last Post by Murray L
	"Researcher:" Proton pump inhibitors prescribed by EPs following ablations by Carol	1,165	19	09/18/2012 04:53PM Last Post by Jackie
	Afib Survey - NYC by Hans Larsen	1,208	3	09/13/2012 01:43PM Last Post by Dennis
	Different magnesiums and sodium bicarbonate by alex	1,784	8	09/11/2012 05:23PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Mannoheptulose – an insulin inhibitor. Has anyone been using it? by Dean	1,786	17	09/15/2012 02:34PM Last Post by Jackie
	Need Assistance by Elizabeth Perez	1,194	11	09/18/2012 10:10AM Last Post by RonB
	Xarelto or Pradaxa as a PIP by McHale	1,700	27	09/25/2012 02:22AM Last Post by McHale
	Natto and warfarin by alex	1,042	2	09/09/2012 02:03PM Last Post by Jackie
	we all need to thank SHANNON - great info he's providing by TOM POPPINO	1,174	18	09/19/2012 04:39AM Last Post by Shannon
	CARBS & A Fib by Lon	1,050	4	09/13/2012 12:06PM Last Post by TomC
	How do you know if your getting PVCs or PVAs by Gus Robertson	1,294	23	09/14/2012 04:02AM Last Post by McHale
	Jackie - quick question: Where do I find Vitalzym? by Barb	1,264	5	09/08/2012 02:05AM Last Post by lisa s
	Personal best by Dennis	1,429	11	09/07/2012 05:37AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Sticky, thick blood - risk of stroke or MI by Jackie	2,381	16	09/18/2012 11:26PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	TIKOSYN Side Effects Experience PLEEEEZ by Murray L	1,655	8	09/12/2012 09:50PM Last Post by Murray L
	My INR Dilemma - what would you do??? by Tom Poppino	1,299	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	1,383	8	09/12/2012 05:34AM Last Post by RonB
	What to do by Tom M	1,096	2	09/06/2012 06:02PM Last Post by Ken
	My Worst Fear Stroke by McHale	1,306	21	09/14/2012 04:26AM Last Post by McHale
	reflux after taking potassium by colindo	1,259	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	1,388	24	09/23/2012 11:21PM Last Post by justfibbing
	what is going on? by lynda	1,015	7	09/05/2012 01:04PM Last Post by Jackie
	Help with AF for an unhappy Triathlete. by Gus Robertson	2,020	34	09/16/2012 05:48AM Last Post by McHale
	Heart Light clinical study - Dr. Natale mentioned by Barb	1,367	8	09/15/2012 05:30AM Last Post by McHale
	How much do ablations cost in the US? by Tom B	6,234	17	09/11/2012 03:35AM Last Post by lisa s
	Ablation Consultation by Samh	1,111	6	09/06/2012 04:29PM Last Post by Gill
	VATS Surgery by Gf1075	1,031	1	09/03/2012 04:21PM Last Post by Gf1075
	My 10 1/2 Year LAF Abatement by Natural Means. by Anonymous User	1,129	8	09/05/2012 11:50PM Last Post by Maryann
	Is anyone taking spironolactone or eplerenone by colindo	1,544	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	986	6	09/03/2012 08:45PM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	LAF Abatement by Natural Means by Hans Larsen	1,207	14	09/11/2012 01:04PM Last Post by steve n.
	Lack of Sleep by Matt Pascucci	1,022	9	09/03/2012 03:00PM Last Post by BillB
	Healthy Origins D-Ribose question by Samh	1,039	4	09/02/2012 02:33AM Last Post by Windstar
	A hollow feeling by Anonymous User	1,045	5	09/01/2012 02:11PM Last Post by TomC
	Rotor mapping and ablation comments (FIRM) by researcher	1,285	13	09/08/2012 05:21PM Last Post by researcher
	Skipped Heartbeats by Matt Pascucci	1,076	10	09/05/2012 08:35PM Last Post by steve n.
	Review of Omega3 as supplement in J of Afib by researcher	1,072	5	08/29/2012 02:04AM Last Post by McHale
	6 days post ablation my INR is 1.0 ! help by TOM POPPINO	1,187	19	08/28/2012 09:39PM Last Post by Shannon
	Lectin, Paleodiet, Afib, and my Food Sensitivity Test by Windstar	1,255	1	08/27/2012 07:06PM Last Post by Windstar
	too much potassium? by lynda	1,523	18	09/03/2012 04:36AM Last Post by Elizabeth H.
	Discomfort after 5-box mini-maze by BillB	961	5	08/27/2012 10:11PM Last Post by BillB
	anxiety after 3months second ablation by lynda	927	6	08/28/2012 11:03AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Does getting of a flecainide raise heart rate by adam harper	1,107	4	08/28/2012 03:20PM Last Post by LarryG
	How long does high HR last post ablation by Tom Poppino	1,004	9	08/29/2012 07:37PM Last Post by Randy W
	Reimbursement for Bordeaux ablation by Hans Larsen	1,148	10	09/04/2012 05:56PM Last Post by Lou Toews
	Neil Armstrong dies at 82 after heart surgery by Tom Poppino	860	5	08/27/2012 12:16AM Last Post by Murray L
	Doctor wants me to stop magnesium supplements by Windstar	971	11	08/27/2012 06:06PM Last Post by Windstar
	Dr. John Sirak, dual chamber pacemaker by adam harper	1,170	2	08/25/2012 06:42PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Flecainide choices by Alexandra	1,354	17	08/26/2012 07:15PM Last Post by Alexandra
	LAF and H63D gene for hemochromatosis by Maryann	1,400	7	08/29/2012 03:11AM Last Post by Adrian
	Cannot sleep 3 days post ablation-anesthesia? by TOM POPPINO	977	5	08/25/2012 04:17AM Last Post by McHale
	Flutter after Ablation by Don	823	2	08/24/2012 01:04PM Last Post by BillB
	My Day 2 - post ablation report by Tom Poppino	875	7	08/23/2012 08:28PM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	Pradaxa and Rythmonorm to purchase on the net by Erich	1,048	1	08/23/2012 11:48AM Last Post by Erich
	How to find an experienced surgeon by Jay T	1,188	5	08/26/2012 12:30PM Last Post by Jay T
	Back home from my ablaton by TOM POPPINO	1,300	20	08/24/2012 11:03PM Last Post by mailman52
	Are chronic A Fibbers happy? by Don	1,418	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	1,160	14	08/21/2012 02:25AM Last Post by Adrian
	A recommendation those with an upcoming ablation by Shannon	1,097	15	08/21/2012 04:02PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Heart rate monitor by Ralf T.	876	10	08/21/2012 01:36PM Last Post by Alexandra
	TIKOSYN 6 month Update by Murray L	1,113	4	08/21/2012 06:05AM Last Post by Murray L
	Link between lone AF and coronary artery disease by Mark S	905	2	08/19/2012 04:29AM Last Post by Ian
	Cardiac fibrosis and atrial fibrillation by Hans Larsen	1,107	1	08/17/2012 08:06PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	changing role of rhythm control medicines by researcher	1,301	7	08/20/2012 03:43AM Last Post by lisa s
	Potassium Help Needed Please by Murray L	1,525	14	08/18/2012 04:40PM Last Post by Shannon,
	AF, cardiomyopathy, VT, heart failure messages by researcher	1,144	1	08/15/2012 01:59PM Last Post by researcher
	Need help to find afibber article by Jann Moore	1,028	3	08/16/2012 01:50AM Last Post by Jann Moore
	AF and dental work question by anneh	1,617	11	08/26/2012 09:23PM Last Post by anneh
	Very sad news... by Jackie	1,170	10	08/17/2012 03:49PM Last Post by dennis
	Nattokinase or aspirin by colindo	2,396	2	08/15/2012 04:09PM Last Post by Jackie
	Wheat, Potassium and Afib by TomC	1,708	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	980	10	10/13/2012 07:31PM Last Post by Neil
	Nattokinase Question by Kay	1,078	9	08/13/2012 03:08AM Last Post by McHale
	Kaiser No. Cal ablations? by stevie	986	6	08/18/2012 12:46AM Last Post by stevie
	My story by siri	1,249	13	08/25/2012 11:03PM Last Post by siri
	My EP has me on 325 aspirin prior to ablation by Tom Poppino	933	3	08/09/2012 07:33PM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	New Article on antithrombotic therapy by Anonymous User	820	2	08/09/2012 04:58PM Last Post by Tom B
	LAF triggered by meals in a younger (36) female by youngafib	940	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	1,520	24	08/16/2012 12:56AM Last Post by Murray L
	WARNING - Phenylephrine by Hans Larsen	1,153	5	08/09/2012 02:06AM Last Post by Dean
	Intense Athletic activity and Afib...See link Below by tibbar	1,211	3	08/08/2012 04:46PM Last Post by Mark m
	Wolf minimaze - 6 years post by Russ Ward	967	5	08/08/2012 10:12PM Last Post by Randy W
	Laying on Left Side - why is that a trigger? by Nancy	1,233	7	08/09/2012 08:49PM Last Post by Doug L.
	Back in the Saddle! by Shannon	1,212	15	08/14/2012 02:37AM Last Post by Shannon
	Incidence of afib among vegetarians/vegans by Carol	975	6	08/22/2012 06:22PM Last Post by Alexandra
	high blood pressure just before afib. by colindo	1,265	2	08/11/2012 02:18AM Last Post by Murray L
	high pulse by mbauman	1,019	7	08/11/2012 06:20PM Last Post by Murray L
	Ablation versus mini Maze/ by Don DePoto	1,045	7	08/11/2012 02:32AM Last Post by Murray L
	Best Wishes for Shannon tomorrow by Jackie	1,278	22	08/07/2012 04:19PM Last Post by Jann Moore
	gold medal with AF by tj	1,012	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	1,133	3	08/04/2012 08:54PM Last Post by Howie
	Very hard but quite slow heartbeat by Mark m	1,335	11	08/12/2012 03:41AM Last Post by J
	meal-induced LAF by gehauser	1,316	8	08/11/2012 06:57PM Last Post by Jackie
	Prior to Ablation - who feeds the catheters? the EP , nurse? by Tom Poppino	1,117	11	08/05/2012 01:25AM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Dr John M's Blog by Alexandra	1,115	4	08/07/2012 01:56PM Last Post by researcher
	Bronze medal rowing (after ablation?) by Ritze	871	2	08/03/2012 01:40PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	website StopAfib.org by Mary	870	3	08/02/2012 08:09PM Last Post by Paul M
	Ivan did you cure your afib. by colindo	1,154	1	08/02/2012 10:52AM Last Post by colindo
	Safer approach to cardiac ablation? by Mike Harris	865	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	1,122	5	08/04/2012 12:23PM Last Post by gehauser
	Well this is new by Kay	1,055	6	08/02/2012 10:21PM Last Post by Mark m
	UK Afibbers by Paul M	1,103	7	08/02/2012 10:20PM Last Post by Jann Moore
	Adrenal Fatigue Supplements by Paul M	1,096	4	08/20/2012 08:56PM Last Post by Paul M
	damage from cardioversions? by Mary	851	4	08/04/2012 03:46PM Last Post by Shannon
	best EP's near Chicago (Northern IL) by Anonymous User	1,110	9	09/14/2012 03:02PM Last Post by researcher
	Antibiotics and AF? by Anonymous User	1,503	13	08/04/2012 09:52PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Reducing Flecainide dose by Julian Parker	1,478	15	08/16/2012 10:01AM Last Post by McHale
	Atrial fib post mitral valve repair by Gregg arena	1,015	5	08/01/2012 03:08PM Last Post by Gregg arena
	The root cause of AF: "The Magnesium Factor" by Anonymous User	1,305	10	08/08/2012 12:55PM Last Post by Jackie
	Rivaroxaban reversal by Claudia	1,009	1	07/29/2012 08:18PM Last Post by Claudia
	can WW make your legs itchy? by colindo	1,263	4	07/31/2012 08:03AM Last Post by colindo
	August/September 2012 issue of The AFIB Report by Hans Larsen	1,104	2	08/03/2012 04:08PM Last Post by McHale
	I'VE FOUND THE CURE FOR AF - WOW!! by Victor	1,577	23	08/08/2012 04:20PM Last Post by Victor
	Nattokinase--any recent evidence for dissolving blood clots?--Jackie? by Brian J.	1,542	5	08/01/2012 05:11AM Last Post by Brian J.
	Ablation in Leeds UK by Angela	956	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	1,103	11	07/29/2012 05:39PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	TIKOSYN: Length of Efficacy Poll by Murray L	1,096	6	07/28/2012 03:18PM Last Post by Angela
	AF medications - Tikosyn not working now by Mary	1,811	8	08/16/2012 08:53PM Last Post by Murray L
	Ablation result by Ben	1,291	6	07/30/2012 07:18PM Last Post by Adrian
	Jill? by Maree	877	2	08/06/2012 11:21AM Last Post by BillD
	Permanent afib, not so bad by curt r	1,005	10	08/04/2012 03:32PM Last Post by Jackie
	Faster ablation technique described by Mike Harris	1,298	11	07/27/2012 11:26PM Last Post by Dale
	Earthing / Grounding Thins The Blood by Todd	1,312	5	07/29/2012 06:49PM Last Post by Jackie
	AFIB by sharla	1,041	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	1,250	10	07/29/2012 07:47PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	antihistamine by Lynn Penner	1,004	6	07/26/2012 02:04AM Last Post by RalphL
	Magnesium not good during afib by Tom B	1,115	8	08/20/2012 03:54PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Relation between Afib and COPD by BillC	1,112	2	07/22/2012 01:53PM Last Post by Jackie
	Maca-has anyone tried this adaptogen? by Lynn	1,247	3	07/22/2012 12:08PM Last Post by christy
	more FIRM ablation results by researcher	1,439	16	07/25/2012 07:46PM Last Post by Shannon
	Sleep Apnoeia by Alexandra	1,154	9	07/22/2012 08:46AM Last Post by McHale
	Checking in by JB	994	2	07/19/2012 04:36PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Help Reading Cardy Meter by RonB	1,209	11	08/05/2012 05:01AM Last Post by Jann Moore
	FLECAINIDE by ALEXANDRA	1,162	17	10/04/2012 12:19PM Last Post by Adele
	We Need To Help Jill by Tom Poppino	1,070	14	07/23/2012 09:26AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Magnesium injections/infusions by Hans Larsen	1,080	1	07/18/2012 11:02PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	A small 'control' shaped victory ! by Heather	1,116	4	07/24/2012 06:51PM Last Post by Heather
	JILL - what has happened with your afib??? by Tom Poppino	1,442	14	07/19/2012 10:57AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	quick update by Cindy O	1,424	6	07/23/2012 02:44AM Last Post by Murray L
	Pradaxa weighing heavy on my mind by rosemarie	1,448	6	07/23/2012 03:49AM Last Post by McHale
	How do I get my heart rate down?? by Jill	1,259	7	07/19/2012 08:23PM Last Post by lisa s
	whew! no cardioversion this week by Tom Poppino	955	6	07/17/2012 11:19PM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	Need Help Again! afib last night then flutter took Toporol 50 MG by Tom Poppino	1,040	5	07/18/2012 03:04PM Last Post by Ken
	EP reco in LA/Santa Monica (Please not UCLA) by Linda	943	2	07/17/2012 01:21PM Last Post by researcher
	afib and no conversion yet...should I "wing" it? by Tom B	1,055	4	07/17/2012 06:04AM Last Post by Murray L
	Mom very fatigued since going on Metoprolol and then doubling dosage by DrewK	1,343	6	07/24/2012 03:04AM Last Post by Murray L
	7 years coming up by Denver Fox	1,092	10	07/20/2012 12:04AM Last Post by Aldona
	Exatest results - advice please by Phyllis	1,119	13	07/19/2012 03:18AM Last Post by Phyllis
	Update: It's Been Over a Year Since My Last Episode. by Derek	935	4	07/20/2012 07:10AM Last Post by Derek
	Afib post hip replacement, first post by Betsey	1,285	5	07/15/2012 10:16AM Last Post by Gill
	Just what I was afraid of! by Jill	1,553	19	07/17/2012 02:45PM Last Post by Doreen
	Episode Duration - how can the source effect duration?? by Tom Pppino	1,039	8	07/14/2012 08:47PM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	Guys need some advice - Post Ablation. by Mike V	937	4	07/15/2012 08:54PM Last Post by Mike V
	My Posts Created a "Stir" - please read my UPDATE by Tom Poppino	1,116	18	07/14/2012 04:55PM Last Post by Jill
	Husband had heart attack on Friday, now in afib - help by tobherd	1,348	9	07/19/2012 05:39PM Last Post by Alexandra