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Heart beat problem 'largely avoidable' (BBC site)

by Ritze
893 12 04/04/2011 09:13AM
Last Post by Jackie

blackouts/mini strokes

by elena
991 16 04/03/2011 08:46AM
Last Post by Elizabeth H.

cardioinversion and potassium

by kevinj
796 1 04/01/2011 07:32AM
Last Post by kevinj

one week post ablation

by Phyllis
589 4 04/01/2011 11:22AM
Last Post by Laura

amiodarone

by mike
769 12 04/03/2011 09:57AM
Last Post by mike

sharp pain left arm

by Sue C.
712 3 04/05/2011 06:02PM
Last Post by Isabelle

How does one make wife and friends understand AFIB?

by Murray L.
798 19 04/03/2011 04:15PM
Last Post by Murray L.

New colonoscopy prep

by elizabeth, the other
2,144 12 04/10/2011 05:02PM
Last Post by Murray L.

Stetzer filters

by Hans Larsen
1,168 16 05/17/2011 06:24PM
Last Post by John A

Back In Afib Again

by Lon
966 3 03/30/2011 05:35PM
Last Post by Lon

important notice on Pradaxa storage

by researcher
624 2 03/30/2011 03:08PM
Last Post by Bear

What To Expect Post Ablation

by Stephen
792 11 04/22/2011 10:52AM
Last Post by Stephen

Why is chocolate a trigger?

by Katy
717 9 03/31/2011 03:57PM
Last Post by Katy

Metoprolol question follow-up

by Jim
638 6 03/30/2011 04:17AM
Last Post by Jackie

Metoprolol

by Jim
601 6 03/29/2011 10:17PM
Last Post by JoyW

Co-Q10

by gregg
749 4 04/03/2011 05:05AM
Last Post by Jackie

atenolol

by kevinj
1,028 14 03/30/2011 07:38AM
Last Post by Tibbar

Tall men/ablation success/supplements

by Debbie
772 18 04/08/2011 10:15AM
Last Post by Mike

Another interesting turn in my situation

by Zach
800 13 03/30/2011 05:53PM
Last Post by Zach

Gelatin

by William
870 8 03/30/2011 02:11AM
Last Post by PeggyM

Question for those who had ablation

by Curt
794 9 04/01/2011 05:01AM
Last Post by Ken

Sudden Frequency Change? 1 Episode every 4-5 mo. to multiple episodes in month

by Bear
1,284 10 03/28/2011 03:02PM
Last Post by Bear

Can anyone please suggest a good all round probiotic available in the UK?

by Mike F
687 3 03/29/2011 05:27AM
Last Post by Peter Ohlson

by PeggyM
756 12 03/30/2011 04:26AM
Last Post by Jackie

April 2011 issue of The AFIB Report

by Hans Larsen
616 4 03/27/2011 01:00AM
Last Post by Mike F

fish oil and afib in the NYTimes

by PeggyM
748 3 03/26/2011 10:23AM
Last Post by PeggyM

Vagal Nerve Inflammation

by Murray L.
2,034 15 04/01/2011 09:38AM
Last Post by Erling

Ablation is Scheduled

by Lon
755 8 03/27/2011 01:35PM
Last Post by Lisa Str

2 Year Anniversary

by John F
695 4 03/26/2011 05:39PM
Last Post by Louise E.

New procedure - 80-90% success

by Brian58 - vagal+sleepapnea
719 7 04/04/2011 09:32PM
Last Post by james

Ativan and Vagal Tone

by Larry Z
758 7 03/26/2011 07:44AM
Last Post by PeggyM

A sudden ablation- Just a story

by Phil Davis
656 6 03/30/2011 09:02AM
Last Post by Mike F

Smart phone app for instant HR

by Susan
674 9 03/29/2011 06:11PM
Last Post by lisa s

Work?

by Ronny
627 7 03/25/2011 05:57AM
Last Post by Jackie

Thanks for the responses to my zinc question

by Michael Goldberg
554 1 03/24/2011 02:08AM
Last Post by Michael Goldberg

GERD/'Barrett's Esophagus'/AF/cancer

by Michael Goldberg
745 7 03/26/2011 05:42AM
Last Post by Jackie

Best Wishes for Phyllis

by Valli
619 6 03/26/2011 07:06PM
Last Post by Lisa Str

What are PVCs?

by MariaB
637 7 03/25/2011 06:06AM
Last Post by Jackie

a-fib after ablation

by sheila
508 7 03/31/2011 06:13PM
Last Post by Sheila

Tingling

by Don
615 10 03/30/2011 11:02AM
Last Post by Sue C.

pH, cell voltage, Afib

by Erling
718 3 03/23/2011 11:44AM
Last Post by Jackie

At what point ablation?

by Murray L.
691 11 03/26/2011 06:09AM
Last Post by Murray L.

14 day monitor

by Ronny
744 11 03/27/2011 07:10AM
Last Post by McHale

10 years with LAF

by MariaB
636 11 03/29/2011 12:22PM
Last Post by Gordon Whelpton

Feeling Depressed today

by Randy Cece
766 10 03/24/2011 06:19AM
Last Post by sean

Safety of PIP after 48 hours?

by helen
810 10 03/22/2011 02:12PM
Last Post by helen

Home Monitors

by variator05
595 5 03/23/2011 06:14PM
Last Post by Ronny

What are the options?

by Nick
580 4 03/21/2011 10:18AM
Last Post by Louise E.

Not sure what to do.

by Justin
583 2 03/21/2011 06:01AM
Last Post by variator05

Glycemic Index Guidelines and Recommendations

by gregg
595 5 03/22/2011 06:14AM
Last Post by Jackie

How soon to stop fish oil & aspirin before oral surgery?

by gregg
1,449 5 03/21/2011 12:24PM
Last Post by Sam

Ablations reduce stroke, demntia and death rate

by MarkS
661 8 03/26/2011 08:36PM
Last Post by researcher

NAtural cure for afib. Please read

by Ulla
811 14 03/21/2011 07:13PM
Last Post by Barb H.

2nd ablation

by Louise E.
1,087 17 03/28/2011 10:26AM
Last Post by Louise E.

Dr. Vivek Reddy Top EP at Mt Sinai New Ablation Techniques on the Horizon

by McHale
629 9 03/28/2011 05:44PM
Last Post by McHale

Did you have a LAF episode during the Super Moon? (March 19)

by Bear
520 8 03/21/2011 01:54PM
Last Post by Heather Harper

Ablation, Elective?

by Jack
511 2 03/20/2011 01:55PM
Last Post by Lisa Str

Best EP's in New York City

by McHale
846 14 04/01/2011 06:39AM
Last Post by DickI

Heart Monitor

by McHale
629 5 03/25/2011 07:49PM
Last Post by McHale

Is Taurine OK to take when on potassium sparing diuretic?

by Barb H.
767 4 03/20/2011 04:22PM
Last Post by Barb H.

New AF episodes are very mild

by Larry Z
772 10 03/21/2011 06:00AM
Last Post by Jackie

Target Zone HR and Atenolol

by RalphL
604 6 03/24/2011 03:30PM
Last Post by Jeff

Hans Sauna Question

by Ken H.
509 2 03/21/2011 01:39PM
Last Post by Tish

Cryoablation( Arctic Front) in Canada?

by Lauren
791 9 03/27/2011 02:35AM
Last Post by PeggyM

mag and K

by Dee
649 7 03/20/2011 03:07PM
Last Post by Jackie

Regretfully, Another Ablation

by BillB
564 8 04/04/2011 09:41PM
Last Post by james

Cardizen

by Nick
873 11 03/22/2011 02:53PM
Last Post by Nick

How to bring on AF!!!

by janet
659 19 03/20/2011 08:04PM
Last Post by chris

4 years

by aldona
597 5 03/19/2011 10:54PM
Last Post by Belinda

Mayo Clinic Ablations

by Gerry Parker
473 4 04/04/2011 09:42PM
Last Post by james

Natale Ablation

by JAYHAWK
539 4 03/21/2011 02:17PM
Last Post by Louise E.

Smoking Marijuana

by Randy Cece
716 7 03/17/2011 06:03AM
Last Post by Jackie

Is the increased HR from ablation worth it?

by Pam2
629 15 03/29/2011 03:18PM
Last Post by McHale

Using Fitday and ... Surprise

by gregg
696 22 03/22/2011 06:18AM
Last Post by Ken

Blood pressure post ablation

by Carol
515 7 03/15/2011 10:29AM
Last Post by Laura

hans / peggy / Jacky probiotics

by shaun
642 6 03/19/2011 04:17PM
Last Post by [email protected]

Oxidative Stress/Cellular Damage Affects Everyone

by Jackie
551 2 03/14/2011 10:46AM
Last Post by Mike Harris

NAC

by Sue
608 6 03/15/2011 12:42PM
Last Post by Sue

post-ablation heart rate

by Jeff
585 6 03/14/2011 11:05AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Vitamin D Deficiency

by Steve
608 4 03/20/2011 07:13PM
Last Post by McHale

Sleep Apnea - Afib Link?

by Steve
793 10 03/14/2011 06:26PM
Last Post by RalphL

Coming Full Circle on Supplements

by Steve
791 4 03/13/2011 02:01PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

definitions needed

by Steve
540 4 03/13/2011 11:04AM
Last Post by lisa s.

Pradaxa - New Blood Thinner

by Steve
486 3 03/19/2011 04:28PM
Last Post by [email protected]

Best Wishes for Louise Emerson

by Lisa Str
622 8 03/15/2011 08:55PM
Last Post by Debbie

Thanks, forum

by Gary M-Q
543 4 03/14/2011 04:20AM
Last Post by PhilS

More AFIB with CoQ10?

by ivan
562 6 03/14/2011 01:26AM
Last Post by Jeff

Zinc and ectopics

by Michael Goldberg
664 6 03/24/2011 01:24AM
Last Post by Michael Goldberg

My Post Cardioversion & Dr. Natale

by Lon
512 9 03/15/2011 03:44PM
Last Post by Gerry Parker

Nattokinase & low blood pressure

by Jake D
663 3 03/12/2011 11:38AM
Last Post by Jake D

High serum calcium levels and PACs/PVC's/AFIB

by drew
1,464 11 03/13/2011 07:26AM
Last Post by Jackie

Nattokanassi

by Larry
871 8 03/15/2011 03:14PM
Last Post by anneh

sodium potassium ratios

by Larry
549 5 03/12/2011 04:27PM
Last Post by Larry

Heart rate after ablation

by Curt
572 6 03/12/2011 05:45PM
Last Post by Curt

Onset of AF and Fluid Intake

by Tom Hopkins
493 2 03/11/2011 08:15AM
Last Post by Doug L

Fish oil - ectopics

by Carol
624 6 03/12/2011 05:43AM
Last Post by Jackie

One year Dr. Natale Ablation anniversary

by Bill_D
599 7 03/11/2011 08:09AM
Last Post by Lisa Str

Digoxin prescribed a month ago...because heart rate is up.

by Isabelle
623 7 03/11/2011 09:25AM
Last Post by Isabelle

Ablations without insurance

by ivan
590 8 03/13/2011 11:17AM
Last Post by Steve

Ablation

by Janet
608 5 03/12/2011 08:14PM
Last Post by Janet

Finally------Ablation? Dr. Natale

by Lon
565 5 03/10/2011 05:39PM
Last Post by Claudia

MRS 2000

by Sue
833 5 03/13/2011 08:18PM
Last Post by Sue

supplement question

by Jack
704 12 03/12/2011 05:54AM
Last Post by Jackie

Best way to take propefanone - advice please.

by Marg
673 9 03/21/2011 09:39AM
Last Post by Lauren

Advice on working with EPs

by Jack C
811 8 03/09/2011 07:36PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

500 mg of Magnesium Enough to Make a Difference?

by John F
793 7 03/12/2011 10:22AM
Last Post by John F

Sotalol or Amiodaron?

by mack.1943
848 8 03/18/2011 09:06AM
Last Post by Sue C.

In AFIb for 6 hrs now

by Ivan
775 6 03/12/2011 07:19PM
Last Post by ivan

WPW causing A-Fib?

by Zach
778 6 03/08/2011 06:21PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Is one high sodium meal enough to cause an episode

by Lynn
1,608 19 03/20/2011 03:51PM
Last Post by Lynn

Pradaxa and supplements, especially Zyflamend

by Pam2
1,658 4 03/13/2011 10:52AM
Last Post by Steve

World Cup Victory for a-fib!

by steve n.
843 5 03/08/2011 07:58AM
Last Post by Ken

Potassium Home Tester

by Tom C
3,930 6 03/07/2011 11:02AM
Last Post by Marian from Miami

4 weeks post ablation

by sean
835 3 03/07/2011 08:30PM
Last Post by sean

Increasing magnesium levels while on Proton Pump Inhibitors

by Miriam
1,038 8 03/09/2011 07:17AM
Last Post by Miriam

How to safely taper from Proton Pump Inhibitors?

by Miriam
890 6 03/07/2011 06:27AM
Last Post by Tom Hopkins

Erling, Peggy - k/na imbalance

by Justine
919 20 03/12/2011 12:48PM
Last Post by Marg

Cialis apart from its common use

by alex
1,065 8 10/19/2023 09:16PM
Last Post by Phil2

Pacemaker after an abalation

by Nick
1,039 6 03/07/2011 11:50AM
Last Post by Cyndie

Omega 3 past Best before date. Is it still good?

by Adrian
1,275 10 03/07/2011 12:29PM
Last Post by Ken

Electrical cardioversion failure

by Gerry Parker
762 8 03/06/2011 05:06PM
Last Post by Howie

How My First Time Experience Using Pill in Pocket Worked for My LAF Episode

by Bear
744 7 03/06/2011 11:18AM
Last Post by Bear

New Afib looking for advice

by Pat
621 7 03/06/2011 12:32PM
Last Post by Jackie

Inflammation After Ablation

by Ken
580 4 03/06/2011 09:15AM
Last Post by Adrian

AF and low sodium level

by Tom Hopkins
839 7 03/09/2011 10:07PM
Last Post by Isabelle

Confused

by JackC
633 3 03/05/2011 11:43AM
Last Post by Zach

Methods for conversion

by JackC
646 11 03/06/2011 07:49AM
Last Post by Bear

Hans - could you explain a comment you made?

by Lois
638 7 03/06/2011 01:29PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Permanent AFib 24/7 and now WHAT THE HECK IS THIS?

by Murray L.
729 14 04/18/2011 01:56PM
Last Post by John

another AF study for $100

by Susan
588 2 03/03/2011 11:15PM
Last Post by Gay

Seeking people with Afib to interview

by Eva
593 4 03/08/2011 05:07AM
Last Post by mack.1943

vagal tone - electrolytes

by Debbie
706 3 03/03/2011 01:14PM
Last Post by Jackie

sotalol- good or bad results

by mack.1943
1,313 22 03/08/2011 05:14AM
Last Post by mack.1943

150 bpm

by curt r
670 3 03/03/2011 01:16PM
Last Post by Jackie

Are potassium sparing diuretics a good choice for afibbers?

by Barb H.
706 6 03/05/2011 05:56AM
Last Post by Jackie

A Pacemaker the Size of a Tic Tac

by Rahmulus
974 2 03/02/2011 06:52PM
Last Post by Elizabeth H.

Ectopy and urine pH - again... But Hopefully Interesting!

by Mike
1,675 18 03/09/2011 04:27PM
Last Post by LynnJ

ablations. Dr Khaykin

by Larry
1,010 9 06/13/2011 07:19AM
Last Post by Murray L.

beware - new warning on PPIs and magnesium

by Phyllis
2,766 20 03/06/2011 04:56AM
Last Post by Jackie

What are some preferred meds for BP for the afibber?

by Barb H.
873 4 03/02/2011 06:41PM
Last Post by Barb H.

Followup to "Need Your Input for a Speech to Doctors About Afib"

by Mellanie True Hills
742 8 03/04/2011 08:48AM
Last Post by montos

DNA test for AF?

by susan
669 1 03/01/2011 09:30AM
Last Post by susan

Taurine source of loose bowels?

by Ken
1,150 3 03/05/2011 10:36AM
Last Post by Ken

Recommended Sodium Intake

by Ken
730 17 03/06/2011 09:14AM
Last Post by Jackie

just diagnosed with afib

by Andey
754 4 03/01/2011 09:01AM
Last Post by DickI

Lysine

by Dee
692 4 03/03/2011 02:56PM
Last Post by Dee

Far-infrared saunas

by Hans Larsen
1,293 7 03/02/2011 04:45AM
Last Post by Lynn

Urine pH and AF vulnerability??

by Mike
768 4 02/28/2011 10:43PM
Last Post by Mike

Rhodiola

by Lynn
825 5 03/01/2011 01:07PM
Last Post by Lynn

slow irregular heart beat

by Debbie
682 10 03/01/2011 11:03PM
Last Post by Mike

NA beer

by JackC
675 6 03/03/2011 12:39PM
Last Post by Jake D

Still in AF

by JackC
794 15 03/01/2011 06:03AM
Last Post by Jackie

March 2011 Issue of The AFIB Report

by Hans Larsen
736 1 02/27/2011 10:10AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Need help analyzing new episode

by Lynn
837 16 03/01/2011 10:05AM
Last Post by Erling

Jet Ventilation steerable sheath catheter (FlexCath)

by McHale
848 2 02/27/2011 05:24AM
Last Post by tom g

Atrial fibrillation and EMFs

by WD Hogben
2,195 8 02/28/2011 03:08PM
Last Post by Erling

Flecainide

by James Wayman
1,155 12 03/01/2011 12:03PM
Last Post by Robert D.

1 week in A flutter

by Nick
1,017 5 02/27/2011 04:40AM
Last Post by Tom C

Verapamil

by Alan
1,148 8 02/26/2011 07:21PM
Last Post by lisa s

Flec question?

by JackC
911 2 02/25/2011 03:34PM
Last Post by Jackie

gastroscopy issues - incl. rant on what's wrong with Canadian health care

by montos
1,149 3 02/26/2011 09:46PM
Last Post by montos

Vagal AF and Beta Blocker

by Tom Hopkins
943 8 02/27/2011 12:18PM
Last Post by Tom Hopkins

Catheter Ablation Success Rates

by Murray L.
947 3 02/25/2011 03:28PM
Last Post by Jackie

is afib a disability

by Gerard
902 2 02/25/2011 04:05AM
Last Post by Howie

Self Testing Potassium

by GeorgeN
1,233 8 02/27/2011 04:53AM
Last Post by Tom C

exercise

by Alan
1,052 16 03/03/2011 07:34PM
Last Post by lisa s

Jackie - flecainide and ectopics

by Gay
859 3 02/25/2011 06:12AM
Last Post by Jackie

d-ribose

by MAC
1,050 4 02/25/2011 11:59PM
Last Post by Isabelle

Thank you

by Dee
860 2 02/24/2011 07:11AM
Last Post by Jackie

Going mad with ES's. What to do

by Gay
1,085 7 02/24/2011 08:31AM
Last Post by Jackie

Flecainide

by David B
1,238 5 02/24/2011 04:43PM
Last Post by lisa s

after 2 years then it re appears

by David B
1,040 6 03/01/2011 07:21PM
Last Post by David B

Rythmol/propafenone as Pill in Pocket Remedy?

by Bear
1,130 7 02/28/2011 08:55AM
Last Post by Bear

Doctor's views on supplements

by Debbie S.
1,100 13 02/26/2011 04:36PM
Last Post by Erling

is afib a pre existing condition after an ablation?

by neginf
1,086 4 02/24/2011 04:17PM
Last Post by lisa s

medication question - followup

by Mary
1,276 10 03/08/2011 06:08AM
Last Post by Mary

wrong drug

by JackC
1,007 1 02/21/2011 03:51PM
Last Post by JackC

Just got back from first appt. with EP

by JackC
1,369 19 02/24/2011 02:49AM
Last Post by Sam

Angiogram this week

by Tony
1,096 5 02/22/2011 05:53AM
Last Post by Jackie

vegas nerve & weight-lapband

by Jake D
1,162 3 02/26/2011 04:43AM
Last Post by PeggyM

Is "Hot Yoga" Ok for afibbers?

by Barb H.
2,443 14 02/25/2011 09:45AM
Last Post by Jackie

Off Topic (?) Occasional Sudden Onset Nocturia

by Mike
1,892 30 02/26/2011 06:24AM
Last Post by lisa s

ablation procedure - pictures/videos

by mike goddard
1,201 4 02/25/2011 06:05PM
Last Post by mike goddard

positional vagus nerve pac's/atrial fib

by Gerard
1,034 4 02/25/2011 01:59AM
Last Post by Gerard

Radiation dose

by Lisa Str
945 4 02/22/2011 05:54AM
Last Post by larry b.

Ablation 2 days ago

by Lisa Str
1,244 21 02/25/2011 12:30PM
Last Post by Afib in Hawaii

AV fiistula

by Bubee
968 2 03/01/2011 04:30PM
Last Post by Bubee

Success Story

by Bubee
1,283 8 02/24/2011 02:07PM
Last Post by PeggyM

How much is too much for taurine

by gregg
977 4 02/19/2011 01:08PM
Last Post by gregg

AF and kidney disease

by MarkS
1,047 8 03/11/2011 07:42AM
Last Post by Wil Schuemann

warfarin mislabel

by Phyllis
1,020 1 02/18/2011 06:06AM
Last Post by Phyllis

Afib, stroke, and blood thinners

by John
1,016 21 02/23/2011 12:44PM
Last Post by DickI

When will I know if ablation is successful

by Curt
948 8 02/19/2011 05:31PM
Last Post by Curt

Beta-Blockers causing rapid rise in Choleserol levels???

by Zach
1,039 6 02/22/2011 07:37AM
Last Post by Katy

Pradaxa & Bleeding

by Lon
967 3 02/17/2011 11:11AM
Last Post by lisa s

Anybody know what this means?

by Trent
1,002 8 02/18/2011 09:16AM
Last Post by PeggyM

Uric Acid and a-fib

by Tish
1,076 9 02/17/2011 04:51PM
Last Post by Isabelle

medication question

by Mary
1,032 15 10/19/2011 04:15PM
Last Post by Murray L.

Angels for Lisa Str

by Jackie
980 12 02/17/2011 06:27AM
Last Post by Debbie S.

george eby made the NYTIMES.

by PeggyM
865 4 02/21/2011 05:27PM
Last Post by Isabelle