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Subject		Views	Posts	Last Post
	Sidetracked by Barry G.	1,292	8	05/07/2012 05:00AM Last Post by Barry G.
	Going off Cardizem by Matt	907	2	05/17/2012 08:54PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Was Collagen & Wobenzyme keeping me out of afib? by Tom Poppino	1,413	8	05/06/2012 11:37AM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	Is Pradaxa a bad drug? by jerrynmn1	1,479	3	05/08/2012 12:52AM Last Post by jerrynmn1
	AF, potassium / sodium dietary ratio and intracellular pH. by Anonymous User	1,066	2	05/05/2012 10:17AM Last Post by Barry G.
	Making Waller Water on a tiny island in the Indian Ocean by Gill	1,128	3	05/04/2012 01:08PM Last Post by Jackie
	inflammation by montos	1,157	6	05/04/2012 09:07PM Last Post by Murray L
	FYI: Study: Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin by wes	924	3	05/04/2012 05:33PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Hans:ectopics/taurine - thanks! ?co-enzyme Q10 by Gay McWhinnie	1,022	3	05/04/2012 06:16PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	May 2012 issue of The AFIB Report by Hans Larsen	1,056	1	05/02/2012 11:37PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	WW concentrate calms down skipped beats by Jackie	1,328	14	05/09/2012 07:48PM Last Post by Jackie
	Food Grade Bi carb by Jim W.	945	4	05/03/2012 02:55AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Surccess rate of open surgery for AF by researcher	1,142	5	05/04/2012 01:15PM Last Post by researcher
	P-type ATPase "superfamily" ion pumps and AF by Anonymous User	1,428	12	05/08/2012 10:08PM Last Post by Robert
	uncontrollable high rate during afib by neginf	2,310	32	05/15/2012 03:33AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Right Chest pain by BillC	1,277	2	05/01/2012 09:25PM Last Post by Jackie
	dosages? by Marisa	971	2	05/01/2012 04:58PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Low BP & Afib relationship? by Nancy	1,213	6	05/04/2012 06:34PM Last Post by Elizabeth Perez
	Any suggestions? by Eddie	1,092	3	04/30/2012 02:48PM Last Post by Jackie
	WARNING: Nattokinase may worsen hiatal hernia?? by Robert	1,853	19	05/02/2012 08:32PM Last Post by Jackie
	Exhausted need advice (moved from other BB ) by Anonymous User	1,262	8	05/03/2012 05:21PM Last Post by elizabeth perez
	Natale ablation#2 report - day 5 by Cindy O	1,429	11	04/30/2012 08:38PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Comparing different types of bicarbonate & where to buy? by Sam	1,498	5	04/30/2012 04:09PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Bicarbonate versus Gluconate or Citrate by Ian	1,037	4	04/30/2012 04:42PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	18 days post Ablation by DavidS	1,012	5	04/28/2012 02:09AM Last Post by DavidS
	Question about supplements by Kate	1,072	3	04/29/2012 01:24AM Last Post by Kate
	Alcohol? by Randy	1,305	13	04/30/2012 01:48AM Last Post by McHale
	comparison of 3 ablation strategies for persistent AF by researcher	1,444	9	04/27/2012 04:33PM Last Post by E. B.
	PACs after ablation by neginf	1,438	11	05/01/2012 02:29AM Last Post by rich
	Waller Water and bicarbonate by Trent	2,342	29	05/06/2012 09:29PM Last Post by francesca
	Update and a couple of questions by Carol	1,141	7	04/29/2012 10:57PM Last Post by Carol
	Zantac and AIFB by Wade	1,023	4	04/28/2012 06:47PM Last Post by Jackie
	Tom B- valerian root extract by MQ	984	6	04/26/2012 10:11AM Last Post by Maureen
	Are afib monitors available for purchase by the public? by Windstar	931	7	05/05/2012 02:28PM Last Post by Tom B
	I'm back! in AF by Paul	1,266	6	04/24/2012 12:12AM Last Post by Jackie
	Attn. AFers: Consider potassium bicarbonate instead of potassium gluconate? by Anonymous User	2,749	37	05/04/2012 05:07PM Last Post by Jackie
	Persistent Lone Afib by Chuck	1,022	5	04/23/2012 04:20PM Last Post by Jackie
	Occasional sub afib ? by alex	1,053	3	04/24/2012 07:21AM Last Post by Alex
	What is a good alternative to Flecainide? by Windstar	7,921	3	04/23/2012 06:10AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Natale ablation #2 on Monday by Cindy O	1,679	10	04/23/2012 11:23PM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	How does Paul Wang, MD rate on ablations? by Windstar	1,144	1	04/22/2012 04:20AM Last Post by Windstar
	AF and alkaline magnesium bicarbonate water (WW) by Anonymous User	1,223	2	04/22/2012 02:38PM Last Post by Jackie
	Global AF Patient Charter/Sign Against Stroke in AF by Mellanie True Hills	1,330	5	04/23/2012 12:24AM Last Post by Mellanie True Hills
	Why I May Have a Afib/Histamine Intolerance Connection by Claire	2,392	5	04/22/2012 02:07PM Last Post by Claire
	Sympathetic nervous system by Lorne	1,040	4	04/21/2012 04:43PM Last Post by Tom B
	Mg supplements increase my BP! by gehauser	1,174	6	04/21/2012 07:30PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	So far, so good by Lou Toews	1,229	9	04/22/2012 06:50PM Last Post by Lou Toews
	New Pradaxa Study by jerrynmn1	1,163	1	04/19/2012 08:31PM Last Post by jerrynmn1
	Histamine Intolerance Connection by Claire	1,138	10	04/22/2012 04:44PM Last Post by Claire
	Yawning excessively by DSENNET	2,181	4	04/20/2012 03:38AM Last Post by lisa s
	Cardiologist Appt Today. Comments Welcome by Mark Robinson	1,019	1	04/19/2012 12:48PM Last Post by Mark Robinson
	Back in AF after 8 months by Maria from Australia	1,129	8	04/22/2012 09:39AM Last Post by steve n.
	Average / Median age for an ablation? by Chuck Connors	1,151	4	04/20/2012 06:45PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	One for the women by Nancy	1,061	3	04/24/2012 09:27PM Last Post by Darcy
	AF and "Emergency" Dental Work by lisa s	1,202	4	04/19/2012 04:00AM Last Post by Valli
	What does taking Flecainide do to one's health? by Windstar	1,993	13	05/02/2012 03:20AM Last Post by McHale
	catheter abalation with one catheter by karenannian	1,236	13	04/30/2012 04:43PM Last Post by kareannian
	Experiences thus far (newbie) - help appreciated by gehauser	1,372	14	04/21/2012 05:42PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Postcard from Bordeaux by Adrian	1,347	2	04/18/2012 01:40AM Last Post by Valli
	Question for Hans on P5P for stroke prevention by Windstar	1,488	7	04/20/2012 07:16PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Sudden intolerance of magnesium and potassium by justine	1,527	14	04/19/2012 10:09PM Last Post by Justine
	Pranayama Left and Right nostril breathing....? by Heather	1,070	2	04/16/2012 11:20PM Last Post by phyllis
	Weekend vs weekday admittance for AF by researcher	1,024	1	04/16/2012 04:10PM Last Post by researcher
	Celebrating 5 years PVAI anniversary by Marian from Miami	965	9	04/19/2012 03:06AM Last Post by Aldona
	DHEA - too much triggered my afib Saturday?? by Tom Poppino	1,057	7	04/19/2012 12:09PM Last Post by TomC
	ablation number two by Lou Toews	1,291	13	04/18/2012 02:44PM Last Post by Murray L
	FEELING MANY, MANY SINUS PAUSES THIS A.M...AWFUL! by Laurel Harrell	1,460	14	04/24/2012 01:48AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	magnesium and potassium question: PVCs by phyllis	1,478	3	04/20/2012 12:23PM Last Post by TomC
	Back In NSR!! was it Toprol XL or sex?? by Tom Poppino	1,225	11	04/16/2012 04:45PM Last Post by steve n.
	How long does Cardizem stay in your system? by Matt	7,526	4	05/05/2012 06:22PM Last Post by Matt
	Is a CT Scan mandatory prior to Ablation? or MRI ? by Tom Poppino	1,731	11	04/17/2012 11:53AM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	Beginning at the beginning to understand why this WW hoopla: by Anonymous User	2,020	11	04/21/2012 02:33PM Last Post by Jackie
	Lost weight and now meds are in flux by Kate	1,220	10	04/16/2012 04:30PM Last Post by Kate
	Afib and Varicose Veins treatment by Windstar	1,070	1	04/14/2012 01:52AM Last Post by Windstar
	Pulmunary issues a trigger by Nancy	2,159	6	04/16/2012 08:23PM Last Post by Nancy
	Left Atruim Shrank by McHale	1,427	11	04/14/2012 06:27AM Last Post by McHale
	A Newbie Initial EP Consultation by Anonymous User	991	2	04/13/2012 04:04PM Last Post by Lon
	Fibrinogen levels and CRP by alex	1,136	9	04/18/2012 08:01PM Last Post by Jackie
	Cavalier attitude of doctors to bloodthinning drugs?? by Anonymous User	1,086	14	04/24/2012 07:43PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Waller Water and Ideal Afibber pH by Windstar	1,080	5	04/13/2012 10:04PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	cardiologist interested in holistic approach in Maryland? by anneh	1,239	5	04/17/2012 09:38PM Last Post by anneh
	Magesium importants continues to be in the current news by Anonymous User	1,106	6	04/15/2012 03:18PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Why are my Cardiologist figures on stroke risk different from our Board? by tobherd	1,387	13	04/13/2012 10:13PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Share my experience by Randy	1,010	6	06/06/2012 10:35PM Last Post by Randy W
	Silicon Valley Cardiology - Dr. Winkle/Dr.Patrawala by TigerHeart	1,314	7	04/13/2012 04:06PM Last Post by Tom B
	Is it the low sodium or the l-arginine? by DSENNET	1,196	3	04/26/2012 11:53AM Last Post by lynda
	Question for those who had Natale ablations by Tish	1,110	9	04/14/2012 12:26AM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Alkaline / acid, cell voltage, WW, AF. by Anonymous User	1,937	9	04/15/2012 06:23PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Rapid regular rate out of the blue by Nancy	1,469	15	04/17/2012 01:10AM Last Post by Nancy
	anticoagulant use, CA procedure improvement, robotics by DickI	1,343	3	04/10/2012 02:42PM Last Post by researcher
	Razor Burn and Cardizem by Matt	958	3	04/11/2012 09:52PM Last Post by Matt
	Electrophysiology Study too soon? by Matt	936	4	04/11/2012 10:55PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Waller Water by bobrt1	1,845	16	04/12/2012 01:43AM Last Post by Windstar
	Wrist/thumb pain by Robo11	1,258	9	04/15/2012 05:52PM Last Post by Robo11
	Ranolazine by Mikef	926	2	04/08/2012 09:45PM Last Post by Mikef
	Kidney infection and Afib by James	1,316	2	04/08/2012 04:50PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	This sucks. by Nancy	1,191	13	04/13/2012 05:37PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Silent Inflammation – Risk Marker for Stroke, Heart Attack & Much More by Jackie			This topic has been moved.
	5 PERFECT MONTHS by Tom Poppino	1,105	15	04/12/2012 09:43PM Last Post by Pat
	Ribose, fungus, Mesosilver by Windstar	995	2	04/07/2012 01:08AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Cardizem Side Effect? by Matt	1,966	6	04/08/2012 10:26PM Last Post by Valli
	Standing up a trigger?!!! by Nancy	1,226	6	04/06/2012 01:46PM Last Post by Nancy
	Bordeaux ablation by Adrian macd	1,385	20	04/13/2012 03:21PM Last Post by Adrian
	Another cardioversion for now; ablation can wait.... by Chuck Connors	1,273	5	04/06/2012 06:27AM Last Post by Murray L
	Cryoablation vs. Radio Frequency Ablation by Chuck Connors	1,270	5	04/16/2012 03:40AM Last Post by McHale
	Does This Make Sense to Anyone? by Anonymous User	1,152	9	04/08/2012 12:44AM Last Post by McHale
	Waiting 30 Minutes to Check PV Ablations by Rahmulus	1,268	6	04/06/2012 04:09PM Last Post by downhearted
	Pill in pocket query by Jim in Oz	1,295	2	04/07/2012 02:50AM Last Post by Jim in Oz
	web site for the newly diagnosed by DickI	1,409	6	04/08/2012 06:39PM Last Post by DickI
	When to take taurine by Windstar	1,038	2	04/04/2012 09:00PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	L-Arginine & ectopics & side-effects by Gay McWhinnie	1,206	7	04/07/2012 02:23PM Last Post by Jim
	Here comes 3rd ablation? by Janet	1,141	19	04/06/2012 11:55PM Last Post by Barry G.
	Wheat is bad for you? by Chuck Connors	1,265	4	04/06/2012 03:52AM Last Post by Windstar
	Definition of "aggressive" when it comes to an ablation procedure by Chuck Connors	1,455	9	04/04/2012 11:37PM Last Post by Barry G.
	From UW to WW with love: by Anonymous User	3,940	10	04/09/2012 12:15AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Elimination of cardiac arrhythmias using oral taurine with L-arginine by Anonymous User	1,546	3	04/04/2012 04:38PM Last Post by Gay McWhinnie
	Multaq (dronedarone) survey by Hans Larsen	1,008	1	04/04/2012 12:23AM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Almost made it by Jeff D	833	2	04/04/2012 06:29PM Last Post by Jackie
	How safe is PIP flecainide? by Mark m	1,567	9	04/22/2012 01:21AM Last Post by Brian59-laf
	FAO George re Propantheline by Mikef	909	3	04/04/2012 05:05AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Need Tips to Shorten Afib Attacks by Windstar	992	4	04/05/2012 02:06AM Last Post by Windstar
	FAO George: Propantheline starting dose?? by Anonymous User	909	3	04/03/2012 06:39PM Last Post by Jill
	AF morphing into fast beat not flutter by Anonymous User	942	1	04/03/2012 05:39PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Smoking and atrial fib - some anecdotal musings by Russ Ward	993	6	04/08/2012 08:54AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	In afib more than out of it lately by Nancy	1,170	2	04/03/2012 03:34PM Last Post by Ken
	Alkalizing the body by Barry G.	1,281	10	04/04/2012 06:54PM Last Post by Jackie
	Alkalizing the body by Barry G.	1,293	7	04/04/2012 07:11PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Afib and sleep apnea; any available studies showing the connection? by Chuck Connors	1,196	6	04/07/2012 03:27AM Last Post by McHale
	Fish oil vs. DHA by Windstar	954	2	04/03/2012 06:54PM Last Post by Jackie
	Ablation by Ian G	1,037	5	04/06/2012 01:49PM Last Post by Jackie
	New forum poster - ongoing a-fib issues by Donna	1,107	6	04/03/2012 07:01PM Last Post by Jackie
	Energy by Chuck	1,470	13	04/04/2012 07:01PM Last Post by Jackie
	Back on Tikosyn by Howie	1,010	6	05/22/2012 01:24PM Last Post by Mary
	New Person Needs Help Please by carolyn	923	2	04/02/2012 12:37AM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Max Left Atrium Size for Ablation? by Murray L	1,289	8	04/13/2012 01:35AM Last Post by McHale
	An expanded version of my story by Anonymous User	1,061	6	04/02/2012 01:44AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	A week of night time troubles by Gary McLean-Quin	1,468	20	04/02/2012 08:29PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Why does this happen!!? by Adrian	1,261	2	03/31/2012 04:58PM Last Post by Barry G.
	April 2012 issue of The AFIB Report by Hans Larsen	1,235	1	03/30/2012 07:32PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	To all you experienced folk, have a question! by Randy	1,675	11	04/03/2012 07:34PM Last Post by Paul L
	Propantheline by GeorgeN	1,328	11	03/31/2012 02:16AM Last Post by E. B.
	A Cardymeter for Calcium? by Ian	1,163	8	03/30/2012 03:09PM Last Post by Ian
	Cindy O by Murray L	1,237	4	03/29/2012 04:26PM Last Post by Murray L
	DavidS by Barry G.	1,346	3	03/29/2012 12:12AM Last Post by McHale
	Six Months Later I'm a Success Story by MariaB	1,235	3	03/28/2012 08:34AM Last Post by Janet
	New blood-thinner options have their own downsides by Jackie	1,199	8	04/02/2012 05:16PM Last Post by Jackie
	Question for Erling by Gill	1,421	10	03/29/2012 09:55PM Last Post by Dean
	Cost Of My Ablation by Lon	968	2	03/27/2012 08:23PM Last Post by elizabeth
	Stroke risk by Josiah	1,581	5	03/29/2012 02:19PM Last Post by Josiah
	Ablation Cost in US? by downhearted	1,566	17	04/03/2012 01:09AM Last Post by TomC
	New Vitamin C Story by Barry G.	1,288	4	03/28/2012 01:32AM Last Post by Barry G.
	Dr. Jais was the expert at JAfib by researcher	1,441	2	03/28/2012 02:48AM Last Post by McHale
	To those who've had ablations - did it help enough to make it worth it? by tobherd	2,813	53	06/11/2012 03:33PM Last Post by gary wych
	Bordeaux ablation by Adrian	1,356	8	03/27/2012 09:25PM Last Post by darrell
	Panel discussion on newest anticoagulants, AF and strokes by researcher	1,248	1	03/23/2012 04:25PM Last Post by researcher
	need some help with PVCs by Phyllis	1,836	30	04/03/2012 01:11AM Last Post by TomC
	For Murry L from Aldona by Aldona	1,002	2	03/23/2012 07:16AM Last Post by Murray L
	Whether to start Pradaxa by Josiah	1,155	5	04/02/2012 12:41PM Last Post by Jackie
	Salicylate Intolerance by claire	1,047	1	03/22/2012 04:29PM Last Post by claire
	discouraged about Sotalol by Jill	1,778	22	03/29/2012 07:49PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Why is my recent post in a lighter type than everyone else's? by tobherd	1,310	6	03/26/2012 03:12PM Last Post by Tara
	New report on aspirin risk v. benefit by Gill	1,605	18	03/26/2012 05:16PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Hello - introduction by Anonymous User	1,317	10	03/26/2012 12:21AM Last Post by Murray L
	Oops - A Month Late and 6.6 years later by Denver Fox	1,166	7	03/24/2012 05:40AM Last Post by McHale
	When is it too late to get an ablation? by tobherd	1,590	15	03/26/2012 01:20AM Last Post by McHale
	I think I may have just thrwarted off an attack by Randy	1,069	3	03/22/2012 01:33AM Last Post by Jackie
	Taking the Icy Plunge by DavidS	1,140	4	03/28/2012 09:33AM Last Post by Barry G.
	natale ablation #2 by Cindy O	1,403	10	03/20/2012 09:55PM Last Post by Murray L
	PPIs may deplete magnesium by Jackie	1,543	6	03/20/2012 02:40PM Last Post by lisa s
	Fast heart rate - 1.5 years post ablation by Tony	1,166	7	03/26/2012 03:51AM Last Post by Jeff D
	5 years by Aldona	1,198	8	03/20/2012 10:08PM Last Post by Murray L
	Favorite afib websites, blogs and email newsletters? by Chuck Connors	1,262	3	03/19/2012 02:39PM Last Post by Dee
	vesicare help? by maka12	1,309	4	03/21/2012 08:09PM Last Post by lisa s
	Need recipe for Mott's Garden Cocktail or LS V8. Anyone? by Murray L	2,004	13	03/25/2012 05:44PM Last Post by Murray L
	Water retention--need remedy that won't cause a-fib by Lynn	1,469	7	03/19/2012 01:44PM Last Post by Jackie
	Post Ablation Exercise Regime by Rahmulus	1,179	6	03/16/2012 11:15PM Last Post by Lon
	8 year post ablation - new symptoms by Jimgeoko	1,010	6	03/16/2012 03:37PM Last Post by Murray L
	Paid Research Interviews in Chicago about Atrial Fibrillation Medication Packaging by Erin Gilroy	963	1	03/14/2012 06:03PM Last Post by Erin Gilroy
	post eating ectopics, pavs, pacs etc by coomo	1,471	9	03/17/2012 01:04AM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	One-Year Post Natale Ablation by JAYHAWK	1,047	6	03/19/2012 09:22PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Cardioversion didnt Convert by Janet	1,016	6	03/16/2012 11:39AM Last Post by coomo
	What's the latest & greatest technique and equipment used in afib ablations? by Chuck Connors	1,397	13	03/15/2012 08:05PM Last Post by researcher
	Something strange this morning at church! by Randy	1,197	7	03/24/2012 02:58PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	NSR is all about energy. Energy is all about ATP. ATP is all about ribose. by Anonymous User	2,261	29	03/18/2012 06:12PM Last Post by francesca
	What makes a good/great doctor? Ablation - Afib by Chuck Connors	1,403	12	04/03/2012 04:50AM Last Post by Chuck Connors
	Trying to ID top Docs and medical centers - afib ablation by Chuck Connors	1,530	18	03/23/2012 05:59AM Last Post by Eric
	natale ablation update & question by cindy o	1,418	25	03/14/2012 06:00AM Last Post by Shannon
	Mini Maze by NickinSC	1,135	8	03/20/2012 12:17AM Last Post by Bruce S
	Low Sodium V-8 by lisa s	2,497	20	03/11/2012 02:19PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	First daytime onset of Afib by Jill	1,293	8	03/12/2012 12:56AM Last Post by Jill
	Updated guidelines for AF ablation competency - US and Europe by researcher	1,272	4	03/10/2012 04:46AM Last Post by McHale
	sodium & potassium blood serum numbers: Is there a relationship? by Margaret	1,170	11	03/15/2012 10:17PM Last Post by TomC
	URGENT! Drug shortages by Murray L	1,173	7	03/11/2012 08:37AM Last Post by Murray L
	Chocolate? by Eric	1,197	14	03/19/2012 10:15PM Last Post by Sagigal
	Any good EPs / Cardioligist in Seattle/Portland by Eric	1,186	5	03/09/2012 03:51PM Last Post by Pat
	magnesium by don raven	1,381	23	03/14/2012 11:03AM Last Post by Sam
	Serum Potassium versus Exatest by Chuck	1,441	28	03/19/2012 10:28PM Last Post by Chuck
	Afib Paid Focus Group - Manhattan by Bill Foster	1,039	1	03/06/2012 02:35PM Last Post by Bill Foster
	Metoprolol Succinate Cold Turkey --Jittery by Windstar	2,408	7	03/13/2012 12:10PM Last Post by TomC
	Too much Potassium by TomC	1,510	11	03/10/2012 05:00PM Last Post by Larry Z