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	PACs and digestion by bettylou4488	650	8	09/19/2022 02:25PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Can vagal afibbers still vomit? by Pompon	550	8	09/23/2022 12:40PM Last Post by Pompon
	Magnesium L-Threonate by Que	586	3	09/14/2022 09:31PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Bivalent Covid booster & Afib by Daisy	1,026	20	09/20/2022 08:33PM Last Post by Carey
	Adrenaline and afib by Geocappy	819	17	10/03/2022 05:35PM Last Post by Kwilk
	I’m back…cautionary tale! by Patti Starr	772	7	09/22/2022 09:11PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Finding a good EP by LoisA	779	10	09/14/2022 09:22PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Ablation and the long game by Kwilk	1,491	37	09/15/2022 07:02PM Last Post by susan.d
	Not receiving any posts by Pixie	530	5	09/11/2022 08:35AM Last Post by Pompon
	Ablation of Refractory VT Using Intramyocardial Needle Delivered Heated Saline–Enhanced Radiofrequency Energy by susan.d	521	3	09/08/2022 07:47PM Last Post by susan.d
	More than PACs by Rayole4382	804	16	12/19/2022 06:08AM Last Post by Carey
	Do I have heart block? by susan.d	687	5	09/04/2022 06:34PM Last Post by Carey
	zinc/copper imbalance by LynnJ	720	12	09/22/2022 09:09PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	initial appt is 2 months away by Kwilk	814	14	09/13/2022 06:27PM Last Post by Kwilk
	Flutter showing up as SVT on Zio Patch? by bneedell	672	9	09/07/2022 10:22AM Last Post by Pompon
	Amiodarone by LMC	676	10	09/03/2022 06:05PM Last Post by Carey
	How soon for 2nd ablation? by BigBoy2020	843	13	09/07/2022 07:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Question on vagally mediated AFib by Dina Yaffa	724	11	09/01/2022 12:01AM Last Post by gloaming
	What path should I take? by OzRob	890	18	09/05/2022 01:55AM Last Post by OzRob
	How long does it take for Eliquis to leave the body by Que	748	7	08/31/2022 02:13PM Last Post by susan.d
	Medicare proposes changes to catheter ablations by Pixie	647	2	09/07/2022 05:55AM Last Post by ln108
	blood thinners/ massage therapy by bettylou4488	517	3	08/28/2022 11:59AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulatioin by willsdw	523	6	08/29/2022 03:19PM Last Post by vanlith
	A fib and flutter beginning 9 days after ablation by ZoeySusan3464	703	18	12/20/2022 08:13PM Last Post by ZoeySusan3464
	3 months and two days by BigBoy2020	577	5	08/28/2022 02:30PM Last Post by Ken
	Salt Water Pools, Water Softeners and the Heart by Not_in_Kansas	501	7	08/27/2022 12:15AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Loop Recorder Implant by Ginger	443	4	08/29/2022 04:54AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Reco for EP in Wilmington or Raleigh, NC area by Ginger	746	12	08/29/2022 11:46AM Last Post by Ginger
	LAA by JoyWin	502	1	08/25/2022 09:58AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Early Rhythm Control in Patients With AF and High Comorbidity Burden by susan.d	503	1	08/25/2022 09:11AM Last Post by susan.d
	Contact force Device approval by sldabrowski	425	2	08/25/2022 08:17PM Last Post by Carey
	PAC/Med question / anxiety meds by bettylou4488	476	3	08/25/2022 12:52AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Dental procedure no EPI. But feeling jittery by Poppino	623	14	08/30/2022 10:21PM Last Post by Madeline
	Post PF Ablation Woes and Hello! by disco	607	6	08/24/2022 02:33AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Good or bad idea to get a cardio Cat Scan? by tobherd	787	15	08/30/2022 08:00PM Last Post by susan.d
	oxidative stress and afib by Joe	617	8	08/29/2022 09:56PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Supporting Afibbers.org II by GeorgeN	1,483	15	07/03/2023 10:41PM Last Post by KenH
	Seemingly successful ablation at Duke by karin	612	4	08/22/2022 09:44PM Last Post by karin
	To watchman or not by jasams	1,256	37	08/30/2022 03:57PM Last Post by JayBros
	Worth Noting: More on the importance of Vitamin D and Vitamin K…. by Jackie	943	12	09/08/2022 12:08PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Should one temporarily increase Eliquis from 2.5 to 5 during covid? by susan.d	645	10	08/21/2022 02:42PM Last Post by susan.d
	end of "blanking" by bneedell	741	10	08/23/2022 06:04PM Last Post by bneedell
	Magnesium Threonate and afib by bettylou4488	910	13	09/18/2022 11:15PM Last Post by californiagal
	Post Watchman FLX Six Month TEE by JayBros	490	4	08/15/2022 01:57PM Last Post by susan.d
	Atrial Fibrillation and the Risk of Early-Onset Dementia in Adults Aged <70 Years by susan.d	632	4	08/15/2022 01:30AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Wow- Good RX Flecainide by Geocappy	757	9	08/25/2022 03:31AM Last Post by Carey
	Vitamin C reducing frequency of AF episodes? by Joe	913	9	08/13/2022 03:47PM Last Post by LoisA
	PACs after ablation by Rayole4382	787	8	08/30/2022 07:50PM Last Post by RalphL
	Amiodarone by LMC	786	10	08/12/2022 03:50PM Last Post by LMC
	Ablation: Just Got Back to Room by Geocappy	1,578	37	08/18/2022 02:52PM Last Post by JoyWin
	What to do? by MarkoP	871	14	08/10/2022 10:29PM Last Post by MarkoP
	The market’s biggest winners and losers in the Inflation Reduction Act by JakeL	558	1	08/09/2022 03:48AM Last Post by JakeL
	Ins Coverage for Watchman? by Madeline	497	4	08/15/2022 03:27PM Last Post by Carey
	Recovery by Geocappy	549	4	08/09/2022 01:08AM Last Post by Carey
	So Much Medicine by Geocappy	604	5	08/09/2022 06:20AM Last Post by susan.d
	Blood oxygen level during the sleep and AFib by Afibber20	748	12	08/18/2022 03:01PM Last Post by Geocappy
	Today is my 1 Yr Anniversary- Natale Ablation 8-6-21 by Poppino	869	17	08/12/2022 11:58AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Muscle fatigue by Geocappy	528	4	08/06/2022 01:22AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	The Watchman and X-rays by tobherd	515	3	08/05/2022 05:40AM Last Post by susan.d
	Maybe a pig heart for AFIB? by PavanPharter	504	1	08/04/2022 11:10PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Terrific new book: “The Beat of Life” by Dean	860	6	08/09/2022 01:52PM Last Post by Pompon
	Hybrid ablation? by allofus	579	4	08/03/2022 09:34PM Last Post by allofus
	I need to share by californiagal	969	13	08/22/2022 08:46PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Cardizem and peripheral edema by susan.d	650	7	08/03/2022 11:37PM Last Post by Not_in_Kansas
	Prescription refills by Pixie	525	4	08/03/2022 01:19AM Last Post by Carey
	Sleep apnea and Afib by sldabrowski	856	15	08/09/2022 05:11AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	New member, husband has permanent Afib, what to do? by Grace	648	4	08/01/2022 10:21PM Last Post by Carey
	PACs / flecainide by swhanson	733	8	08/21/2022 11:33PM Last Post by swhanson
	Getting off of baby aspirin by tobherd	814	17	08/26/2022 01:15AM Last Post by Carey
	"touchup" ablation I think by Madeline	849	7	08/05/2022 09:47PM Last Post by Daisy
	taurine with L-arginine by Afibber20	637	4	07/31/2022 09:00PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Sotalol effects on potassium ?? by susan.d	577	9	07/31/2022 08:54PM Last Post by susan.d
	I am suppose to have Persistent Afib by Geocappy	1,689	51	08/08/2022 03:54AM Last Post by Carey
	Ranolazine and afib by Jeff W	556	4	08/01/2022 12:56PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Any ideas about this, since my doctor doesn't seem to know anything.. by Sozo	665	6	08/01/2022 09:53PM Last Post by allofus
	TEE a vagal afib trigger? by susan.d	682	9	07/31/2022 02:28AM Last Post by susan.d
	Very useful and informative cheat list when reading an ekg by susan.d	640	1	07/27/2022 09:43PM Last Post by susan.d
	Xarelto and Paxlovid by Ro	570	2	07/27/2022 02:39PM Last Post by Carey
	New label for afib or flutter or SVT by susan.d	511	3	07/27/2022 07:23AM Last Post by susan.d
	My afib has changed by californiagal	922	13	08/03/2022 06:09AM Last Post by californiagal
	Afib for 4 days by Dini	742	15	08/02/2022 07:05AM Last Post by Dini
	Assessing need for blood thinner by bettylou4488	686	5	07/25/2022 01:29PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Statistics by JohnBM	749	11	09/19/2022 09:42PM Last Post by Kwilk
	Transitory aFib by Mark	853	18	07/25/2022 07:21PM Last Post by LLA
	More frequent afib episodes by czk	992	11	08/14/2022 11:09PM Last Post by Muntz
	AF Medication by Gillingtons	621	5	07/25/2022 01:21PM Last Post by Gillingtons
	hydration and sleep for afibbers by bneedell	606	3	07/22/2022 08:56AM Last Post by Pompon
	6 years AFIB FREE! by smackman	1,049	14	07/29/2022 07:03PM Last Post by Shannon
	Can Xarelto cause abdominal bloating and gas by colindo	650	8	08/15/2022 01:15AM Last Post by JayBros
	Genetic Afib and ablation by LoisA	1,033	14	07/21/2022 09:44PM Last Post by Carey
	Any need for ANY blood thinners after Watchman implant? by tobherd	1,003	20	08/02/2022 10:38PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Ok I am doing it by Geocappy	1,199	18	07/24/2022 08:49PM Last Post by Muntz
	Castle Connolly top doctors by bneedell	614	7	07/17/2022 08:30PM Last Post by Carey
	A question from a newcomer about atrial fibrillation by Hardy	892	7	07/18/2022 12:00AM Last Post by Daisy
	Stopping aspirin after watchman for medical procedure by ron	526	3	07/15/2022 06:08PM Last Post by susan.d
	Flecainide Dosage by Mark	955	15	07/19/2022 02:41AM Last Post by susan.d
	Looking for new Cardiologist by Geocappy	750	6	07/31/2022 03:37AM Last Post by Geocappy
	2nd ablation completed by wamdvm00	584	2	07/15/2022 01:20AM Last Post by vanlith
	PACs instead of AFib? by anneh	972	18	08/02/2022 10:55PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	stopping cardizem by bettylou4488	508	3	07/14/2022 03:47PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Strophanthin by Joe	893	15	07/26/2022 06:27AM Last Post by californiagal
	THC/ afib by bettylou4488	715	5	10/09/2022 07:44PM Last Post by orrsally
	Why do so many need a second ablation? by bneedell	846	8	07/31/2022 09:15PM Last Post by gloaming
	Noninvasive electrocardiographic imaging–guided targeting of drivers of persistent atrial fibrillation: The TARGET-AF1 trial by susan.d	600	5	07/13/2022 01:28AM Last Post by susan.d
	Significance of average HR while in Afib? by Daisy	762	9	07/13/2022 01:54PM Last Post by Daisy
	Am I overthinking this? by Geocappy	1,549	34	07/14/2022 09:41PM Last Post by Geocappy
	Air BNB suggestions near St. David's - going 8/1 by Madeline	707	9	07/11/2022 06:51PM Last Post by SailorGuy1
	cardiac signaling issues by AnthonyR	682	5	07/12/2022 07:42PM Last Post by allofus
	Can city drinking water high in contaminates affect arrhythmia? by susan.d	726	4	07/12/2022 02:27AM Last Post by susan.d
	post ablation.. push it or not? by bettylou4488	916	4	07/08/2022 03:00PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Second ablation by wamdvm00	600	4	07/07/2022 04:41PM Last Post by wamdvm00
	Diltiazem and other ccbs--are we hooked on benzos? by Not_in_Kansas	718	8	01/25/2023 04:37AM Last Post by Carey
	Heart rate real low 3 days?? by Madeline	699	7	07/05/2022 11:48PM Last Post by Daisy
	resting heart rate after Afib/flutter ablation by bneedell	658	4	07/03/2022 01:37PM Last Post by bneedell
	Ablation Schedule by Geocappy	1,053	24	07/08/2022 11:15PM Last Post by Shannon
	Kardia "possible arial fibrillation" reading by bneedell	754	9	07/02/2022 06:53AM Last Post by Pompon
	My Natale Ablation by LLA	758	3	06/30/2022 05:47PM Last Post by Shannon
	COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Increase CV Event Risk in Those With Existing Disease by susan.d	716	13	07/22/2022 09:57PM Last Post by Que
	Drug Interactions Affecting Oral Anticoagulant Use by susan.d	546	2	06/28/2022 03:07PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Gene therapy for AF? by allofus	664	4	06/27/2022 03:25AM Last Post by Pompon
	Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common complication after cardiac surgery. by susan.d	468	1	06/26/2022 06:42AM Last Post by susan.d
	Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Worse Noncardiac Surgery Outcomes by susan.d	544	1	06/24/2022 02:57AM Last Post by susan.d
	Maybe Off Topic by Geocappy	683	5	06/24/2022 01:59AM Last Post by susan.d
	Simple ablation is the best. by PavanPharter	998	9	06/30/2022 12:43PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	lexiscan and atrial fibrillation? by susan.d	771	7	06/30/2022 08:51PM Last Post by susan.d
	Touch up or not. by JoyWin	682	4	07/11/2022 07:08PM Last Post by mwcf
	Heart monitor by Pixie	762	12	06/29/2022 05:42PM Last Post by Pixie
	40 year old considering ablation by czk	903	15	07/15/2022 01:28AM Last Post by Carey
	Flecanide/ heart failure / QRS by bettylou4488	1,172	18	06/22/2022 11:44PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Continous tighting or squeezing with flecainide ?? by Sozo	706	9	06/20/2022 02:57PM Last Post by vanlith
	A-Fib free now for 30 days by Steve Verplank	705	1	06/17/2022 10:29PM Last Post by Steve Verplank
	What is the nature of ablated tissue? by PavanPharter	749	6	06/25/2022 09:22PM Last Post by Carey
	One week post PFA by SailorGuy1	601	3	06/17/2022 06:56PM Last Post by Pompon
	Now and then I just want a drink. by PavanPharter	1,103	13	06/19/2022 12:03PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Xarelto after successful ablation and no AF episodes by aldona	1,200	10	06/19/2022 09:45PM Last Post by frankangelo
	nose bleed and Xarelto by colindo	691	3	06/18/2022 11:35PM Last Post by gmperf
	can I take vitamin D3 + K2 on Eliquis 5mg x day by Jake	670	3	06/16/2022 03:24AM Last Post by Jake
	Having an ablation out of area. by Pixie	645	5	06/15/2022 01:01PM Last Post by Ken
	Is Advice for A-Fib the same as for Atrial Flutter by Madeline	951	12	06/16/2022 07:48PM Last Post by Pompon
	Checking in with an Update by Poppino	798	8	06/13/2022 05:40PM Last Post by Daisy
	New inhaler / A fib by Sunshine13	503	1	06/11/2022 01:52PM Last Post by Sunshine13
	A Better Predictor of Atrial Fibrillation? by PavanPharter	744	3	06/09/2022 05:54PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Vitamin D and Magnesium interaction by Que	736	4	06/09/2022 06:08PM Last Post by Jackie
	Free cardioversion by PavanPharter	1,276	15	06/11/2022 01:21PM Last Post by ggheld
	Pulse Field Ablation and SVT+AFib by rel	1,209	22	06/10/2022 12:21AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Mixing Xarelto & Eliquis by Madeline	840	18	06/10/2022 12:58AM Last Post by susan.d
	Ablation Dilemma by hacksman	1,083	9	06/25/2022 11:36PM Last Post by SailorGuy1
	Cardioneuroablation to treat patients with vasovagal syncope, sick sinus syndrome, functional AV block, and other types of dysautonomia such as POTS. by Daisy	565	1	06/05/2022 06:25PM Last Post by Daisy
	Miralax and heart rhythm.. maybe TMI for some by bettylou4488	660	4	06/05/2022 05:36PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	in preparation for ablation trip to Austin by Madeline	666	5	06/05/2022 10:53PM Last Post by Madeline
	Flecainide and Metoprolol by Geocappy	799	7	06/03/2022 09:35PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	cardizem pro-arrhythmic? by bettylou4488	708	5	06/09/2022 08:31PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Left atrial flutter & LAA by Madeline	1,225	15	06/12/2022 11:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Prozac by Pixie	768	7	06/04/2022 01:36AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	is 20mg Xarelto enough? is there a test by colindo	879	7	06/02/2022 09:08PM Last Post by susan.d
	Just about there by Geocappy	772	8	05/29/2022 04:44AM Last Post by Pompon
	Mike hansby by mikehansby	1,184	18	06/03/2022 12:46AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Cardioversion 2 weeks post ablation? by bneedell	943	16	06/18/2022 02:52PM Last Post by bneedell
	Choosing NOAC Half Dosing by ggheld	846	3	05/30/2022 01:29PM Last Post by ggheld
	new here - new afibber - thoughts? by movourneen	1,221	19	06/01/2022 01:27AM Last Post by susan.d
	Upcoming Cryo Ablation by KiwiBlake	843	9	05/28/2022 12:37AM Last Post by KiwiBlake
	KardiaMobile Card by Mark	925	9	05/30/2022 02:51PM Last Post by Marcia56
	Aspirin by JAYHAWK	728	5	05/27/2022 03:09PM Last Post by Ken
	New Here by Not_in_Kansas	829	9	05/27/2022 12:10PM Last Post by Not_in_Kansas
	Permanent ectopy by colindo	1,049	15	08/01/2022 12:38PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Calcium from drinking water by Sambaqui	615	3	05/24/2022 04:31PM Last Post by Sambaqui
	Using Natale and local EP- how does that work? by bettylou4488	1,608	32	06/08/2022 12:05AM Last Post by Daisy
	Adverse Events Associated With AtriClip for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion by susan.d	608	1	05/23/2022 12:50AM Last Post by susan.d
	The Obvious Question: Possible to have an ablation and an Amulet at the same time? by PavanPharter	507	1	05/22/2022 10:49PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Doctors, hospital announce new procedure for treating AFib by susan.d	888	3	05/23/2022 12:25AM Last Post by susan.d
	Iodine and arrhythmias? by bettylou4488	839	8	05/25/2022 12:17AM Last Post by Marco
	Unequal prescription of anticoagulants among females and males with atrial fibrillation and similar stroke risk: Should we omit sex category from the CHA2DS2-VASc score? by susan.d	906	13	05/30/2022 11:00PM Last Post by Carey
	New aspects of endocrine control of AF and possibilities for clinical translation by Dean	572	2	05/20/2022 03:48PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Aifib and the Thyroid by Marco	664	1	05/19/2022 11:54PM Last Post by Marco
	L-Carnitine ok? by anneh	758	8	06/25/2022 11:43PM Last Post by anneh
	Philly Politician Suffers AFib driven Stroke by BobsBeat	1,025	6	06/05/2022 04:32AM Last Post by Carey
	calcium and arrhythmias by Madeline	1,347	23	06/03/2022 08:27PM Last Post by colindo
	Metoprolol ER by Afibber20	827	13	06/01/2022 11:28AM Last Post by alxndr01
	Stopping sotalol after third ablation by Pixie	695	6	05/16/2022 11:57PM Last Post by susan.d
	Possible to have an ablation and watchmen at the same time? by Que	1,114	11	06/10/2022 04:05AM Last Post by Carey
	Second ablation and watchmen at the same time? by Que	785	4	05/21/2022 08:44PM Last Post by Carey
	Eliquis and omega 3 fish oil contraindication by Que	835	6	05/27/2022 04:24PM Last Post by Madeline
	Flutter ablation / blood thinners by allofus	728	5	05/13/2022 08:05PM Last Post by Carey
	The annual 3 day Get in Rhythm 2022 Conference by susan.d	617	3	05/30/2022 04:17AM Last Post by Carey
	Wenxin Keli? by pamleydon	543	2	05/12/2022 08:17PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Amnioderone / flutter ablation by bettylou4488	614	3	05/19/2022 02:24PM Last Post by JayBros
	do you/did you have insulin resistance? by Marco	606	5	05/15/2022 11:26PM Last Post by Marco
	Thyroid and AFIB by SailorGuy1	686	6	05/11/2022 05:28PM Last Post by Daisy
	Unsure if I took Eliquis by Que	959	16	05/15/2022 04:00AM Last Post by Carey
	New Aifibber by Marco	803	10	05/12/2022 05:29PM Last Post by Daisy
	Flutter only at night? by bettylou4488	559	1	05/10/2022 11:22AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Prilosec with other cardiac meds by bettylou4488	654	8	05/10/2022 04:07PM Last Post by susan.d
	Pulmonary hypertension by Robbiecriss	526	2	05/10/2022 07:09PM Last Post by BobsBeat
	Flutter questions by bettylou4488	701	3	05/09/2022 03:28PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Using a fitbit to track Afib burden by Searching9	1,237	13	05/18/2022 01:14AM Last Post by Carey
	Transcutaneous Electrical Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Suppress Atrial Fibrillation by apegoat73	670	3	05/08/2022 02:13PM Last Post by apegoat73
	Afib and Oxygen Desaturations - looking for cause and effect by Searching9	921	13	05/07/2022 03:45PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Really Fast Heartrate by PavanPharter	645	5	05/07/2022 07:18PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Pacemaker hacking and Metronics “myCareLink” app vs a bedside monitor by susan.d	619	7	05/06/2022 04:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Electrophysiologist in the Novant Health system in N.C. by Ken	1,116	14	07/11/2022 03:53PM Last Post by karin