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	PRECARDIOVERSION ASSESSMENT WITH CT COMPARED WITH TEE IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION OR FLUTTER by susan.d	818	7	06/23/2024 06:45AM Last Post by susan.d
	Upcoming Ablation concerns by JDfiB	1,043	8	06/30/2024 09:03PM Last Post by CC
	Help with raising potassium? by Evelyn	1,145	13	07/21/2024 03:54AM Last Post by Drummer
	Just checking In after Ablation by calvin	859	6	06/23/2024 09:30AM Last Post by susan.d
	Recomendations - hotels in Austin for Natale by californiagal	1,010	11	07/11/2024 08:08AM Last Post by californiagal
	Anti coagulation shows no benefit in Preventing a second stroke by sldabrowski	1,065	10	06/28/2024 12:45AM Last Post by Carey
	Chewing Diltiazem ? by Evelyn	1,055	11	06/25/2024 06:05AM Last Post by susan.d
	Is Natale also the PACs guy, or mainly Afib? by WhyMe	1,063	9	08/20/2024 04:24PM Last Post by Kleinkp
	Country Song.... by MeganMN	837	6	06/26/2024 03:10AM Last Post by MeganMN
	“The Tyranny of Beta Blockers” by Daisy	1,425	12	06/22/2024 09:26PM Last Post by Carey
	BP meds by Dini	877	3	06/15/2024 08:01PM Last Post by Daisy
	Will ablation anesthesia hurt my brain? by Drummer	1,129	12	06/17/2024 02:35PM Last Post by Drummer
	My new Rx—I just don’t understand by SueChef	1,107	12	06/15/2024 07:06PM Last Post by Evelyn
	Now what? Too much Diltiazem by SueChef	963	9	06/14/2024 10:16PM Last Post by mjamesone
	? An old iPhone7 & upgrading to Kardia are by SueChef	789	3	06/14/2024 07:05PM Last Post by SueChef
	Arrhythmia or Side Effect? by MeganMN	1,509	35	06/26/2024 03:09AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Electrophysiologists trained in Natale technique? by Iatrogenia	1,048	8	06/14/2024 06:31PM Last Post by Carey
	Raising arms/hands stops my bigeminy by Evelyn	1,019	11	06/14/2024 05:03PM Last Post by Daisy
	What Does This ecg Before and After "AIFB" Mean by kenn_green	974	4	06/12/2024 12:02PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	PACs are back again by kliving	1,124	9	06/12/2024 05:02AM Last Post by kliving
	Long term full dose eliquis for dvt by susan.d	1,020	3	06/10/2024 09:58PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Lowering my blood pressure lowered my AFib episodes by calvin	932	4	06/10/2024 02:27AM Last Post by Joe
	Diagnosis from hospital. How bad is it? by kliving	958	4	06/10/2024 12:32AM Last Post by Daisy
	Post Ablation Monitor Report by MeganMN	1,061	8	06/11/2024 04:29AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Antiarrhythmics and Neuro-Psychiatric Symptoms by MeganMN	1,038	8	06/09/2024 09:32AM Last Post by MeganMN
	What side effects are there from stopping Multaq? by kliving	1,021	7	06/06/2024 07:12PM Last Post by kliving
	Diltiazem and Taurine interaction? by Evelyn	853	3	06/07/2024 06:33PM Last Post by Evelyn
	1st Ablation Scheduled by Diana	949	7	06/14/2024 03:27PM Last Post by Diana
	Chest Pain and Bigeminy by MeganMN	938	4	06/05/2024 01:30PM Last Post by kliving
	Frequent PVCs and supplements? by Evelyn	1,191	7	06/11/2024 03:20AM Last Post by McHale
	Blood thinner by Dini	1,252	14	06/04/2024 02:48AM Last Post by Carey
	Ectopy and Eating by MeganMN	1,274	15	06/05/2024 04:13AM Last Post by MeganMN
	How much post ablation support would be reasonable to expect from Dr.Natale's post ablation team by Fuzzyduck	1,293	23	06/02/2024 06:27PM Last Post by G48
	axillary vein thrombosis and increase eliquis recommended???? by susan.d	1,069	11	06/01/2024 09:32PM Last Post by Carey
	Medications thoughts and next steps by kliving	1,439	26	06/09/2024 10:40PM Last Post by kliving
	3 months post-ablation roundup by Mel-O	923	3	05/29/2024 11:31AM Last Post by Mel-O
	PACs or Afib? Calling all EKG experts lol by WhyMe	1,072	10	05/28/2024 09:44PM Last Post by WhyMe
	Get in Rhythm Stay in Rhythm Conference - Dallas Aug 9-11 by sldabrowski	757	2	05/28/2024 04:03PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Serious Bleeding in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Using Diltiazem With Apixaban or Rivaroxaban by sldabrowski	797	2	05/28/2024 02:43PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Complicated Question about Vagus Nerve/Compression/Atrial Health by MeganMN	884	3	05/28/2024 02:34PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Ectopic Atrial Rhythm and Extreme Fatigue by NewMexican	1,188	11	05/30/2024 01:55PM Last Post by NewMexican
	MSG triggers AFIB, how common is this by Searching9	1,050	11	06/25/2024 05:28AM Last Post by AussieFibber
	ADHD meds and afib by Shiny Sleeves	820	3	05/25/2024 03:10AM Last Post by gloaming
	high resting HR after ablation by Shiny Sleeves	927	7	05/25/2024 08:21PM Last Post by Shiny Sleeves
	Living on the WWW... by gloaming	884	4	05/26/2024 02:41AM Last Post by MeganMN
	7 months after Natale ablation...PACs are back by WhyMe	1,994	45	06/05/2024 04:14AM Last Post by WhyMe
	Paxlovid with Diltiazem? by mjamesone	830	8	05/23/2024 09:05PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Data on leakage rate - Watchman device. by Chuck Connors	1,010	6	05/28/2024 10:33PM Last Post by McHale
	Left atrial size - does it matter? How much? by NoTrigger	1,121	9	05/28/2024 04:12AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Bigeminy, Taurine, PACs, oh my!! by MeganMN	1,078	9	05/27/2024 12:44AM Last Post by kliving
	why omeprazole by Shiny Sleeves	832	3	05/23/2024 03:44PM Last Post by gloaming
	Ablation with existing heart failure by G48	858	1	05/22/2024 07:37PM Last Post by G48
	colonoscopy is done by Yuxi	861	2	05/22/2024 05:20PM Last Post by gloaming
	Yes, the forum is back up and running! by Carey	1,178	17	06/01/2024 02:54PM Last Post by Dini
	Chicken or Egg - Allergies or Afib by JDfiB	900	1	05/13/2024 04:38PM Last Post by JDfiB
	2 months post PFA ablation by Dini	1,620	9	05/14/2024 08:24AM Last Post by Pompon
	panic or arrythmia? by Rucan	1,445	37	05/14/2024 08:44AM Last Post by Pompon
	Ablation at Abbott Northwestern by MeganMN	1,321	25	05/15/2024 03:31AM Last Post by Carey
	Blood tests in preparation for Valve replacement and Ablation by Searching9	887	2	05/10/2024 09:12PM Last Post by gloaming
	Action Potential, Induction, etc. by MeganMN	1,003	5	05/06/2024 08:37PM Last Post by susan.d
	Coexisting Atrial Fibrillation and Cancer: Time Trends and Associations With Mortality by susan.d	983	1	05/05/2024 10:05AM Last Post by susan.d
	Atrial tachycardia post ablation by colindo	1,101	7	05/05/2024 03:26PM Last Post by Carey
	The Role of Calcium in the Human Heart: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility by Yuxi	1,086	1	05/02/2024 03:02PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Long Awaited Natale Consult by MeganMN	1,563	29	05/25/2024 03:38AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Finally Ablation by calvin	925	4	05/02/2024 05:12PM Last Post by gloaming
	Questions reg. Metoprolol and weight gain other options... by LaDonna	973	3	04/30/2024 09:59PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Atrial Fibrillation: Age at Diagnosis, Incident Cardiovascular Events, and Mortality by susan.d	1,355	17	05/11/2024 01:08AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Someone made a MYSTERY POST by Carey	1,129	12	05/01/2024 03:10PM Last Post by Carey
	Natale Telehealth Consult by MeganMN	1,065	4	04/28/2024 04:22PM Last Post by gloaming
	Valvular Afib Questions by Searching9	967	7	05/15/2024 12:57PM Last Post by NoTrigger
	It may be time to ablate. Options are in play. by docboss	1,204	10	04/27/2024 11:10PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Three-Month Blanking Period After A-Fib Ablation Should Be Shortened, Researchers Say by sldabrowski	934	4	04/25/2024 05:06PM Last Post by Daisy
	International statement from Europe/Asia/Latin American on Catheter/Surgical ablation by sldabrowski	929	3	05/03/2024 10:27PM Last Post by windyshores
	Heart Failure not stroke most common complication of Atrial Fib by sldabrowski	1,146	5	05/28/2024 04:56AM Last Post by LarryG
	Mucinex by greyhoundgal	1,211	15	05/04/2024 05:44PM Last Post by windyshores
	Asthma Inhalers and A Fib by Sunshine13	1,081	5	04/30/2024 06:25PM Last Post by windyshores
	Pain relief question by kliving	1,144	13	04/19/2024 12:46PM Last Post by kliving
	Dapagliflozin for Atrial Fibrillation by sldabrowski	919	3	04/18/2024 01:47PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Ivabradine by MeganMN	937	8	04/21/2024 09:09PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Study Says Increased Serious Bleeding Risk... Using Diltiazem With Apixaban or Rivaroxaban by mjamesone	1,024	5	04/16/2024 06:21PM Last Post by Pixie
	Brain Fog? by MeganMN	1,077	7	04/16/2024 04:06PM Last Post by FibberMcGee
	Vektor Medical Announces Publication of vMap Study Results in Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology by sldabrowski	811	3	04/15/2024 11:14PM Last Post by susan.d
	Estrogen and other hormones... by bettylou4488	1,024	7	05/13/2024 02:43AM Last Post by Daisy
	anemia and ablation by Shiny Sleeves	858	4	04/14/2024 04:37AM Last Post by susan.d
	Taurine and L Arginine by FibberMcGee	1,830	21	05/28/2024 01:59AM Last Post by NewMexican
	EP Visit Update by MeganMN	1,586	32	05/05/2024 06:03PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Take Care of Your Gums............. by ama1952	1,220	5	04/12/2024 11:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Sinus node dysfunction after successful ablation? by Evelyn	1,078	12	04/11/2024 04:43AM Last Post by susan.d
	Nocturnal Patterns by MeganMN	1,294	18	04/13/2024 03:57PM Last Post by CC
	Ablation tomorrow by Fuzzyduck	1,278	16	04/11/2024 01:41AM Last Post by Fuzzyduck
	walking after procedure by Shiny Sleeves	1,092	7	04/07/2024 07:12PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Nonconducted PACs or Compensatory Pause by MeganMN	1,274	12	04/05/2024 05:37PM Last Post by gloaming
	Ablation Insurance/costs by swhanson	1,315	14	04/05/2024 06:18PM Last Post by Fuzzyduck
	Progression question by Shiny Sleeves	1,835	33	05/14/2024 12:00AM Last Post by Edda
	xarelto by Elizabeth	1,151	9	04/10/2024 06:00PM Last Post by susan.d
	Dr. John Day's April newsletter on AFIB by Yuxi	1,115	3	04/03/2024 02:57AM Last Post by Yuxi
	Post-ablation impressions by Mel-O	1,286	15	04/03/2024 05:06PM Last Post by Daisy
	Hyperthyroidism and Afib by LaniB	1,072	5	04/03/2024 01:38AM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Apple HRV demo of chaotic R-R interval (typical of Afib) by Searching9	932	5	04/04/2024 06:57PM Last Post by JakeS
	shingles vaccine by Yuxi	1,618	27	04/05/2024 01:28AM Last Post by susan.d
	Atrial Bigeminy- PACs by MeganMN	1,164	7	04/15/2024 07:32PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Ablate with Dr.Natale or have a linq monitor with Dr.Wolf? by Fuzzyduck	1,128	8	08/04/2024 08:42AM Last Post by Glen24
	Sotolol NEXT by MeganMN	1,486	25	04/25/2024 12:48PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Apple watch and Hear Rate Variability by Searching9	1,229	7	03/28/2024 08:22PM Last Post by Searching9
	Watchman Experience by McHale	1,448	25	04/11/2024 11:11PM Last Post by Daisy
	All Aboard the PAC-Train! by wwoofbum	1,301	15	04/04/2024 05:30AM Last Post by Carey
	why am I taking diltiazem by Shiny Sleeves	1,253	8	03/27/2024 08:14PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Flecainide not tried in ER by Shiny Sleeves	1,134	9	03/29/2024 01:09PM Last Post by susan.d
	Cleveland Clinic & Dr. Santangeli by RolfE	970	5	03/25/2024 10:41PM Last Post by Daisy
	Cleveland Recommendation and Tikosyn by Searching9	875	2	03/24/2024 06:11PM Last Post by Carey
	Sinus Rhythm with Wide QRS by cornerbax	1,578	14	07/02/2024 10:02PM Last Post by ColoradoKen
	High BNP test results by cornerbax	1,729	20	03/22/2024 08:52PM Last Post by kliving
	Post ablation chest "tightness" by Shiny Sleeves	1,089	9	03/22/2024 02:06AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Kardia battery? by SueChef	1,503	9	03/18/2024 06:00AM Last Post by SueChef
	new tachycardia by Shiny Sleeves	1,019	5	03/15/2024 01:23AM Last Post by Shiny Sleeves
	Difficult choices: another ablation or stay on drug by NoTrigger	1,336	13	03/17/2024 02:32PM Last Post by NoTrigger
	What does this EKG look like to you by cornerbax	1,949	45	03/20/2024 08:28PM Last Post by mjamesone
	abelacimab available in usa by Dovewing	893	3	03/11/2024 07:47PM Last Post by Dovewing
	Kardia reading re double beats by SueChef	869	3	03/11/2024 04:14PM Last Post by SueChef
	Moving the Clock Forward Can Put Some of us into Afib by mjamesone	985	5	03/12/2024 11:06PM Last Post by susan.d
	Double beats ? by SueChef	1,207	15	03/12/2024 12:52AM Last Post by Daisy
	Insomnia solutions? by hds	1,965	26	04/13/2024 03:51PM Last Post by Pixie
	resource for abreviations by calvin	962	7	03/10/2024 05:18PM Last Post by colindo
	PULSED FIELD ABLATION PREVENTS LEFT ATRIAL RESTRICTIVE PHYSIOLOGY AFTER POSTERIOR WALL ISOLATION IN PATIENTS WITH PERSISTENT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION by susan.d	1,404	9	03/09/2024 10:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Pulse by Dovewing	1,069	12	03/09/2024 08:37PM Last Post by Dovewing
	5months Post Natale Ablation - Update by swhanson	1,078	5	03/09/2024 10:27PM Last Post by cornerbax
	Significance of a Single Late Afib Occurrence after Ablation. by mjamesone	1,335	24	03/10/2024 02:37AM Last Post by JakeL
	How long can I expect to wait to be called for the ablation schedule with Dr.Natale? by Fuzzyduck	1,237	11	03/07/2024 12:09AM Last Post by Pixie
	Bisoprolol and now Breathlessness! by MeganMN	1,401	20	03/14/2024 03:53AM Last Post by Daisy
	drug costs by Elizabeth	1,108	4	03/05/2024 09:38PM Last Post by Daisy
	Sickness leading to A Flutter SVT and cardioversion. by JDfiB	1,174	9	03/15/2024 01:33AM Last Post by JDfiB
	Occasional early R waves before and after AFIB episode by kenn_green	912	2	03/04/2024 03:55PM Last Post by Carey
	POTASSIUM - Arrhythmia or High Blood Pressure? The Overlooked Electrolyte! PLUS MORE by Todd	1,201	4	03/03/2024 05:30PM Last Post by gloaming
	blood thinners by Elizabeth	1,591	25	04/07/2024 07:47AM Last Post by McHale
	It's done! Had MVR, LAA Closure & Maze Procedures by cornerbax	1,696	35	03/08/2024 08:55PM Last Post by gloaming
	New alarming echo results by Robbiecriss	1,198	7	03/02/2024 03:21AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Ablation by Dini	1,276	24	04/26/2024 05:39AM Last Post by Carey
	I'm getting an ablation by Mel-O	1,582	21	03/01/2024 10:36PM Last Post by Mel-O
	Anyone have a mri of the heart to diagnosing a problem? by susan.d	1,445	24	03/11/2024 02:08PM Last Post by K.F.Smith
	Amoxicillin and Flacainide by Edda	1,128	7	02/29/2024 04:43AM Last Post by Edda
	Beta Blocker Information by MeganMN	1,060	5	06/26/2024 05:47PM Last Post by LarryG
	EP Update and Plan by MeganMN	1,289	19	03/01/2024 04:06AM Last Post by Carey
	PFA vs RF ablation by Dini	1,418	16	05/05/2024 03:29PM Last Post by Carey
	ECG not sure what to make of it? anyone have an idea? by kliving	1,105	8	02/27/2024 02:51AM Last Post by kliving
	Yearly physical & bloodwork by Poppino	993	3	02/26/2024 09:29PM Last Post by Poppino
	Pacemakers display by susan.d	939	3	02/26/2024 08:41PM Last Post by calvin
	Shedload of afib news by KingFizzy	1,258	2	02/26/2024 08:47PM Last Post by calvin
	Book by Mark	1,008	5	02/23/2024 08:13AM Last Post by Mark
	Metroprolol by aikidorobbins	1,136	4	03/08/2024 09:28PM Last Post by shca67
	watchman vs ablation by aikidorobbins	1,370	5	02/24/2024 01:59PM Last Post by Poppino
	Effect of Insomnia and Short Sleep Duration on Incident CVD Events Among Women by susan.d	1,061	3	02/25/2024 04:27AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Antarctica Cruise by Yuxi	1,146	8	02/21/2024 03:20PM Last Post by NoTrigger
	Slow heart rate on Beta Blockers by jc	1,348	15	03/03/2024 09:54PM Last Post by JohnG
	Nattokinase by tindellery	1,420	9	03/03/2024 08:16PM Last Post by JohnG
	Two Studies Regarding Omega 3 Supplementation..... by ama1952	1,143	6	03/03/2024 09:03PM Last Post by Daisy
	Will LA reduce and should I get this Maze procedure by cornerbax	1,371	22	02/21/2024 03:28PM Last Post by NoTrigger
	VERY Cautious Optimism by MeganMN	1,449	23	02/25/2024 09:05PM Last Post by Daisy
	Question about the stress test with Dipyridimole by susan.d	918	2	02/17/2024 06:02PM Last Post by gloaming
	Timing of AF or Flutter onset, Remodeling & ECV by joshua	1,111	10	03/04/2024 06:51AM Last Post by susan.d
	How to deal with paroxysmal Atrial flutter by NoTrigger	1,070	7	02/17/2024 02:49PM Last Post by NoTrigger
	Ablation didn’t work? by BrianJ	1,273	7	02/18/2024 09:34PM Last Post by Carey
	What's your gut feeling on gut health and AF by Joe	1,295	10	03/03/2024 08:41PM Last Post by JohnG
	Persistent Afib by Dini	1,453	20	02/19/2024 12:54AM Last Post by Daisy
	P-Wave by JAYHAWK	1,390	19	02/17/2024 06:46PM Last Post by Pixie
	angiogram by calvin	1,174	10	02/17/2024 03:05AM Last Post by calvin
	Trying to Help a Patient by JayBros	1,061	8	02/14/2024 07:41PM Last Post by JayBros
	I Didn't Die after a Major Cut While on Eliquis by tvanslooten	1,415	11	03/03/2024 10:35PM Last Post by Carey
	2.5mg Eliquis + Baby Aspirin or Eliquis Only? by tvanslooten	1,382	7	03/04/2024 05:21AM Last Post by gloaming
	Can flutter be paroxysmal? by MeganMN	1,313	9	02/14/2024 08:14PM Last Post by JayBros
	Afib Journey/Ablation Update by hacksman	1,246	14	02/16/2024 07:33PM Last Post by gloaming
	Take the small win and wait or keep pushing for the big win? by kliving	1,396	18	02/12/2024 04:43PM Last Post by kliving
	Holy Helliquis!!! Only $18 to make an annual supply by KingFizzy	1,166	4	02/13/2024 11:57PM Last Post by Carey
	FYI by JoyWin	1,020	5	02/12/2024 04:28AM Last Post by Carey
	What might I do next? by SueChef	1,202	21	02/11/2024 12:22AM Last Post by mjamesone
	Dr. John Day's Feb newsletter on AFIB by Yuxi	1,300	4	02/10/2024 11:48PM Last Post by Carey
	Asthma medications and a fib by Sunshine13	834	3	02/11/2024 05:10AM Last Post by Sunshine13
	Sleepless by MeganMN	1,357	18	02/28/2024 07:59PM Last Post by gloaming
	EP by Louise	990	6	02/08/2024 12:48AM Last Post by Carey
	Pacemaker heart failure stress and a war by susan.d	1,012	6	02/08/2024 03:42AM Last Post by Mark
	Omega 3's and Eliquis by californiagal	1,172	7	02/08/2024 06:02PM Last Post by gloaming
	Clinical Outcomes by Sex After Pulsed Field Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation by sldabrowski	1,036	2	02/05/2024 05:09PM Last Post by gloaming
	Cardioversion by Dini	1,368	21	02/07/2024 11:44PM Last Post by Carey
	Epinephrine? by MikeN	1,000	6	02/04/2024 10:02AM Last Post by Dini
	What is this? PVCs? by susan.d	1,091	7	02/02/2024 07:10PM Last Post by Carey
	Multaq by MeganMN	897	7	02/11/2024 03:32PM Last Post by JayBros
	Age cut off for ablations? by californiagal	1,106	6	02/02/2024 08:10PM Last Post by californiagal
	Is an AV node ablation final or can conductivity occur later on? by susan.d	1,219	18	02/03/2024 07:27PM Last Post by Carey
	What kind of magnesium is better ? by Sunshine13	1,091	3	02/22/2024 09:28PM Last Post by aikidorobbins
	Which magnesium is better taurate or glycinate by Sunshine13	1,288	5	02/18/2024 12:46AM Last Post by Daisy
	Question Re: tachs by Poppino	1,039	4	01/31/2024 09:42PM Last Post by susan.d
	Afib? I'm not sure. by MeganMN	1,170	15	01/31/2024 03:44AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Propafenone by alfrae13	915	4	02/21/2024 04:12PM Last Post by NoTrigger
	In search of underlying cause es of AF by Joe	990	1	01/28/2024 11:44PM Last Post by Joe
	Another Pericarditis Question by MeganMN	881	1	01/28/2024 05:06AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Success At Last by Rob626	1,327	7	01/29/2024 06:06PM Last Post by Percyfaith
	Tall person problem? by CatB	1,036	7	02/15/2024 06:42PM Last Post by gloaming
	Thanks for Dr Natale by Gary Austin	1,005	2	01/25/2024 11:38PM Last Post by Carey
	Asystole 101 question by susan.d	1,205	7	01/26/2024 02:48PM Last Post by Carey
	Afib and Nasal Sinus by JDfiB	1,393	14	01/29/2024 04:46PM Last Post by JDfiB
	occurrences increasing by tindellery	1,064	11	01/25/2024 04:24AM Last Post by Daisy