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	Ablation: Just Got Back to Room by Geocappy	1,631	37	08/18/2022 02:52PM Last Post by JoyWin
	What to do? by MarkoP	905	14	08/10/2022 10:29PM Last Post by MarkoP
	The market’s biggest winners and losers in the Inflation Reduction Act by JakeL	594	1	08/09/2022 03:48AM Last Post by JakeL
	Ins Coverage for Watchman? by Madeline	543	4	08/15/2022 03:27PM Last Post by Carey
	Recovery by Geocappy	586	4	08/09/2022 01:08AM Last Post by Carey
	So Much Medicine by Geocappy	641	5	08/09/2022 06:20AM Last Post by susan.d
	Blood oxygen level during the sleep and AFib by Afibber20	801	12	08/18/2022 03:01PM Last Post by Geocappy
	Today is my 1 Yr Anniversary- Natale Ablation 8-6-21 by Poppino	939	17	08/12/2022 11:58AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Muscle fatigue by Geocappy	562	4	08/06/2022 01:22AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	The Watchman and X-rays by tobherd	552	3	08/05/2022 05:40AM Last Post by susan.d
	Maybe a pig heart for AFIB? by PavanPharter	545	1	08/04/2022 11:10PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Terrific new book: “The Beat of Life” by Dean	898	6	08/09/2022 01:52PM Last Post by Pompon
	Hybrid ablation? by allofus	612	4	08/03/2022 09:34PM Last Post by allofus
	I need to share by californiagal	1,011	13	08/22/2022 08:46PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Cardizem and peripheral edema by susan.d	688	7	08/03/2022 11:37PM Last Post by Not_in_Kansas
	Prescription refills by Pixie	564	4	08/03/2022 01:19AM Last Post by Carey
	Sleep apnea and Afib by sldabrowski	924	15	08/09/2022 05:11AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	New member, husband has permanent Afib, what to do? by Grace	686	4	08/01/2022 10:21PM Last Post by Carey
	PACs / flecainide by swhanson	814	8	08/21/2022 11:33PM Last Post by swhanson
	Getting off of baby aspirin by tobherd	868	17	08/26/2022 01:15AM Last Post by Carey
	"touchup" ablation I think by Madeline	894	7	08/05/2022 09:47PM Last Post by Daisy
	taurine with L-arginine by Afibber20	679	4	07/31/2022 09:00PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Sotalol effects on potassium ?? by susan.d	629	9	07/31/2022 08:54PM Last Post by susan.d
	I am suppose to have Persistent Afib by Geocappy	1,749	51	08/08/2022 03:54AM Last Post by Carey
	Ranolazine and afib by Jeff W	605	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	700	6	08/01/2022 09:53PM Last Post by allofus
	TEE a vagal afib trigger? by susan.d	728	9	07/31/2022 02:28AM Last Post by susan.d
	Very useful and informative cheat list when reading an ekg by susan.d	668	1	07/27/2022 09:43PM Last Post by susan.d
	Xarelto and Paxlovid by Ro	615	2	07/27/2022 02:39PM Last Post by Carey
	New label for afib or flutter or SVT by susan.d	547	3	07/27/2022 07:23AM Last Post by susan.d
	My afib has changed by californiagal	978	13	08/03/2022 06:09AM Last Post by californiagal
	Afib for 4 days by Dini	783	15	08/02/2022 07:05AM Last Post by Dini
	Assessing need for blood thinner by bettylou4488	720	5	07/25/2022 01:29PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Statistics by JohnBM	819	11	09/19/2022 09:42PM Last Post by Kwilk
	Transitory aFib by Mark	907	18	07/25/2022 07:21PM Last Post by LLA
	More frequent afib episodes by czk	1,033	11	08/14/2022 11:09PM Last Post by Muntz
	AF Medication by Gillingtons	653	5	07/25/2022 01:21PM Last Post by Gillingtons
	hydration and sleep for afibbers by bneedell	646	3	07/22/2022 08:56AM Last Post by Pompon
	6 years AFIB FREE! by smackman	1,102	14	07/29/2022 07:03PM Last Post by Shannon
	Can Xarelto cause abdominal bloating and gas by colindo	691	8	08/15/2022 01:15AM Last Post by JayBros
	Genetic Afib and ablation by LoisA	1,083	14	07/21/2022 09:44PM Last Post by Carey
	Any need for ANY blood thinners after Watchman implant? by tobherd	1,054	20	08/02/2022 10:38PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Ok I am doing it by Geocappy	1,235	18	07/24/2022 08:49PM Last Post by Muntz
	Castle Connolly top doctors by bneedell	646	7	07/17/2022 08:30PM Last Post by Carey
	A question from a newcomer about atrial fibrillation by Hardy	928	7	07/18/2022 12:00AM Last Post by Daisy
	Stopping aspirin after watchman for medical procedure by ron	576	3	07/15/2022 06:08PM Last Post by susan.d
	Flecainide Dosage by Mark	1,003	15	07/19/2022 02:41AM Last Post by susan.d
	Looking for new Cardiologist by Geocappy	803	6	07/31/2022 03:37AM Last Post by Geocappy
	2nd ablation completed by wamdvm00	625	2	07/15/2022 01:20AM Last Post by vanlith
	PACs instead of AFib? by anneh	1,027	18	08/02/2022 10:55PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	stopping cardizem by bettylou4488	541	3	07/14/2022 03:47PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Strophanthin by Joe	932	15	07/26/2022 06:27AM Last Post by californiagal
	THC/ afib by bettylou4488	743	5	10/09/2022 07:44PM Last Post by orrsally
	Why do so many need a second ablation? by bneedell	884	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	629	5	07/13/2022 01:28AM Last Post by susan.d
	Significance of average HR while in Afib? by Daisy	796	9	07/13/2022 01:54PM Last Post by Daisy
	Am I overthinking this? by Geocappy	1,615	34	07/14/2022 09:41PM Last Post by Geocappy
	Air BNB suggestions near St. David's - going 8/1 by Madeline	754	9	07/11/2022 06:51PM Last Post by SailorGuy1
	cardiac signaling issues by AnthonyR	725	5	07/12/2022 07:42PM Last Post by allofus
	Can city drinking water high in contaminates affect arrhythmia? by susan.d	775	4	07/12/2022 02:27AM Last Post by susan.d
	post ablation.. push it or not? by bettylou4488	956	4	07/08/2022 03:00PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Second ablation by wamdvm00	640	4	07/07/2022 04:41PM Last Post by wamdvm00
	Diltiazem and other ccbs--are we hooked on benzos? by Not_in_Kansas	757	8	01/25/2023 04:37AM Last Post by Carey
	Heart rate real low 3 days?? by Madeline	771	7	07/05/2022 11:48PM Last Post by Daisy
	resting heart rate after Afib/flutter ablation by bneedell	701	4	07/03/2022 01:37PM Last Post by bneedell
	Ablation Schedule by Geocappy	1,131	24	07/08/2022 11:15PM Last Post by Shannon
	Kardia "possible arial fibrillation" reading by bneedell	799	9	07/02/2022 06:53AM Last Post by Pompon
	My Natale Ablation by LLA	795	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	750	13	07/22/2022 09:57PM Last Post by Que
	Drug Interactions Affecting Oral Anticoagulant Use by susan.d	571	2	06/28/2022 03:07PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Gene therapy for AF? by allofus	695	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	504	1	06/26/2022 06:42AM Last Post by susan.d
	Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Worse Noncardiac Surgery Outcomes by susan.d	574	1	06/24/2022 02:57AM Last Post by susan.d
	Maybe Off Topic by Geocappy	715	5	06/24/2022 01:59AM Last Post by susan.d
	Simple ablation is the best. by PavanPharter	1,042	9	06/30/2022 12:43PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	lexiscan and atrial fibrillation? by susan.d	811	7	06/30/2022 08:51PM Last Post by susan.d
	Touch up or not. by JoyWin	720	4	07/11/2022 07:08PM Last Post by mwcf
	Heart monitor by Pixie	822	12	06/29/2022 05:42PM Last Post by Pixie
	40 year old considering ablation by czk	952	15	07/15/2022 01:28AM Last Post by Carey
	Flecanide/ heart failure / QRS by bettylou4488	1,208	18	06/22/2022 11:44PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Continous tighting or squeezing with flecainide ?? by Sozo	737	9	06/20/2022 02:57PM Last Post by vanlith
	A-Fib free now for 30 days by Steve Verplank	745	1	06/17/2022 10:29PM Last Post by Steve Verplank
	What is the nature of ablated tissue? by PavanPharter	783	6	06/25/2022 09:22PM Last Post by Carey
	One week post PFA by SailorGuy1	628	3	06/17/2022 06:56PM Last Post by Pompon
	Now and then I just want a drink. by PavanPharter	1,140	13	06/19/2022 12:03PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Xarelto after successful ablation and no AF episodes by aldona	1,253	10	06/19/2022 09:45PM Last Post by frankangelo
	nose bleed and Xarelto by colindo	723	3	06/18/2022 11:35PM Last Post by gmperf
	can I take vitamin D3 + K2 on Eliquis 5mg x day by Jake	713	3	06/16/2022 03:24AM Last Post by Jake
	Having an ablation out of area. by Pixie	687	5	06/15/2022 01:01PM Last Post by Ken
	Is Advice for A-Fib the same as for Atrial Flutter by Madeline	974	12	06/16/2022 07:48PM Last Post by Pompon
	Checking in with an Update by Poppino	825	8	06/13/2022 05:40PM Last Post by Daisy
	New inhaler / A fib by Sunshine13	532	1	06/11/2022 01:52PM Last Post by Sunshine13
	A Better Predictor of Atrial Fibrillation? by PavanPharter	777	3	06/09/2022 05:54PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Vitamin D and Magnesium interaction by Que	776	4	06/09/2022 06:08PM Last Post by Jackie
	Free cardioversion by PavanPharter	1,337	15	06/11/2022 01:21PM Last Post by ggheld
	Pulse Field Ablation and SVT+AFib by rel	1,254	22	06/10/2022 12:21AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Mixing Xarelto & Eliquis by Madeline	900	18	06/10/2022 12:58AM Last Post by susan.d
	Ablation Dilemma by hacksman	1,120	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	609	1	06/05/2022 06:25PM Last Post by Daisy
	Miralax and heart rhythm.. maybe TMI for some by bettylou4488	690	4	06/05/2022 05:36PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	in preparation for ablation trip to Austin by Madeline	702	5	06/05/2022 10:53PM Last Post by Madeline
	Flecainide and Metoprolol by Geocappy	862	7	06/03/2022 09:35PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	cardizem pro-arrhythmic? by bettylou4488	747	5	06/09/2022 08:31PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Left atrial flutter & LAA by Madeline	1,256	15	06/12/2022 11:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Prozac by Pixie	809	7	06/04/2022 01:36AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	is 20mg Xarelto enough? is there a test by colindo	910	7	06/02/2022 09:08PM Last Post by susan.d
	Just about there by Geocappy	802	8	05/29/2022 04:44AM Last Post by Pompon
	Mike hansby by mikehansby	1,222	18	06/03/2022 12:46AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Cardioversion 2 weeks post ablation? by bneedell	989	16	06/18/2022 02:52PM Last Post by bneedell
	Choosing NOAC Half Dosing by ggheld	905	3	05/30/2022 01:29PM Last Post by ggheld
	new here - new afibber - thoughts? by movourneen	1,267	19	06/01/2022 01:27AM Last Post by susan.d
	Upcoming Cryo Ablation by KiwiBlake	885	9	05/28/2022 12:37AM Last Post by KiwiBlake
	KardiaMobile Card by Mark	968	9	05/30/2022 02:51PM Last Post by Marcia56
	Aspirin by JAYHAWK	772	5	05/27/2022 03:09PM Last Post by Ken
	New Here by Not_in_Kansas	878	9	05/27/2022 12:10PM Last Post by Not_in_Kansas
	Permanent ectopy by colindo	1,091	15	08/01/2022 12:38PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Calcium from drinking water by Sambaqui	649	3	05/24/2022 04:31PM Last Post by Sambaqui
	Using Natale and local EP- how does that work? by bettylou4488	1,651	32	06/08/2022 12:05AM Last Post by Daisy
	Adverse Events Associated With AtriClip for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion by susan.d	651	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	540	1	05/22/2022 10:49PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Doctors, hospital announce new procedure for treating AFib by susan.d	910	3	05/23/2022 12:25AM Last Post by susan.d
	Iodine and arrhythmias? by bettylou4488	879	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	932	13	05/30/2022 11:00PM Last Post by Carey
	New aspects of endocrine control of AF and possibilities for clinical translation by Dean	598	2	05/20/2022 03:48PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Aifib and the Thyroid by Marco	702	1	05/19/2022 11:54PM Last Post by Marco
	L-Carnitine ok? by anneh	799	8	06/25/2022 11:43PM Last Post by anneh
	Philly Politician Suffers AFib driven Stroke by BobsBeat	1,069	6	06/05/2022 04:32AM Last Post by Carey
	calcium and arrhythmias by Madeline	1,423	23	06/03/2022 08:27PM Last Post by colindo
	Metoprolol ER by Afibber20	873	13	06/01/2022 11:28AM Last Post by alxndr01
	Stopping sotalol after third ablation by Pixie	782	6	05/16/2022 11:57PM Last Post by susan.d
	Possible to have an ablation and watchmen at the same time? by Que	1,170	11	06/10/2022 04:05AM Last Post by Carey
	Second ablation and watchmen at the same time? by Que	817	4	05/21/2022 08:44PM Last Post by Carey
	Eliquis and omega 3 fish oil contraindication by Que	904	6	05/27/2022 04:24PM Last Post by Madeline
	Flutter ablation / blood thinners by allofus	766	5	05/13/2022 08:05PM Last Post by Carey
	The annual 3 day Get in Rhythm 2022 Conference by susan.d	635	3	05/30/2022 04:17AM Last Post by Carey
	Wenxin Keli? by pamleydon	575	2	05/12/2022 08:17PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Amnioderone / flutter ablation by bettylou4488	647	3	05/19/2022 02:24PM Last Post by JayBros
	do you/did you have insulin resistance? by Marco	632	5	05/15/2022 11:26PM Last Post by Marco
	Thyroid and AFIB by SailorGuy1	711	6	05/11/2022 05:28PM Last Post by Daisy
	Unsure if I took Eliquis by Que	1,009	16	05/15/2022 04:00AM Last Post by Carey
	New Aifibber by Marco	835	10	05/12/2022 05:29PM Last Post by Daisy
	Flutter only at night? by bettylou4488	591	1	05/10/2022 11:22AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Prilosec with other cardiac meds by bettylou4488	701	8	05/10/2022 04:07PM Last Post by susan.d
	Pulmonary hypertension by Robbiecriss	564	2	05/10/2022 07:09PM Last Post by BobsBeat
	Flutter questions by bettylou4488	748	3	05/09/2022 03:28PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Using a fitbit to track Afib burden by Searching9	1,282	13	05/18/2022 01:14AM Last Post by Carey
	Transcutaneous Electrical Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Suppress Atrial Fibrillation by apegoat73	708	3	05/08/2022 02:13PM Last Post by apegoat73
	Afib and Oxygen Desaturations - looking for cause and effect by Searching9	957	13	05/07/2022 03:45PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Really Fast Heartrate by PavanPharter	678	5	05/07/2022 07:18PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Pacemaker hacking and Metronics “myCareLink” app vs a bedside monitor by susan.d	662	7	05/06/2022 04:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Electrophysiologist in the Novant Health system in N.C. by Ken	1,206	14	07/11/2022 03:53PM Last Post by karin
	Low heart rate post Natale ablation by cirenepurzalot	878	11	05/05/2022 10:31PM Last Post by cirenepurzalot
	Will flecainide work after being unsuccessful? by Giovanni	618	3	05/06/2022 07:37PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Standard protocol following Watchman procedure. by Chuck Connors	1,080	12	05/11/2022 04:46AM Last Post by Carey
	QTc interval by katesshadow	1,158	14	05/10/2022 05:33PM Last Post by katesshadow
	EP Follow Ups and EGO…..yes EGO by tsco	778	6	05/07/2022 11:07PM Last Post by Carey
	Tachycardia after ablation by CaliGuy	942	17	05/15/2022 09:32PM Last Post by mwcf
	Rate control with intravenous diltiazem, verapamil, and metoprolol in acute atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate by susan.d	557	3	05/02/2022 05:29AM Last Post by susan.d
	1 year post Pulsed Field Ablation by Ralph	951	10	06/06/2022 04:55PM Last Post by Daisy
	Second Moderna Booster by Pixie	978	18	05/01/2022 07:37PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Cleveland Clinc EP? by LaniB	604	3	04/29/2022 06:35AM Last Post by susan.d
	Sinus Rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopy? by PavanPharter	850	4	04/30/2022 05:42PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Vagus nerve by Afibber20	771	4	04/28/2022 04:28PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Sotalol (Betapace) availability outside of USA? by susan.d	670	7	04/26/2022 03:26PM Last Post by susan.d
	Flacainide by alfrae13	1,474	18	05/04/2022 07:23PM Last Post by susan.d
	Weening off Eliquis and/or Plavix + Black Box Warnings by PavanPharter	895	13	04/30/2022 05:43PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Afib - The Payoff From Surgery -any ideas? by FraidyMan	736	4	04/24/2022 04:57AM Last Post by susan.d
	Dental procedure by pamleydon	839	5	05/01/2022 01:10PM Last Post by ggheld
	Ablation update !! by CaliGuy	965	7	04/29/2022 07:45AM Last Post by Shannon
	Amiodarone by Steve Verplank	1,003	20	05/30/2022 12:16AM Last Post by Steve Verplank
	New Anticougulant by JoyWin	840	4	04/20/2022 01:50AM Last Post by Carey
	Advice on PACs one year post ablation by ElectroBlu	1,345	10	05/05/2022 12:31PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	How long does it take for a lifestyle change to improve afib by gethealthy6	921	8	05/17/2022 09:37PM Last Post by susan.d
	Site Still Not Working Correct?? by Poppino	1,010	5	04/18/2022 05:47AM Last Post by Shannon
	*** FORUM PROBLEMS *** by Poppino	1,530	25	05/03/2022 12:59AM Last Post by Carey
	Sinus Rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopy (PACs?) by colindo	1,230	7	05/05/2022 12:41PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Big News... by CaliGuy	978	9	04/24/2022 02:55PM Last Post by CaliGuy
	Eliminating external triggers has helped my A-fib immensely by cbreze	1,010	3	04/08/2022 12:25PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Dr. Nataly and insurance by californiagal	1,182	4	04/25/2022 06:03PM Last Post by Fibrillator
	Is it back? by ElectroBlu	989	8	04/09/2022 07:18PM Last Post by Brian_og
	Stopping Sotalol after an ablation by Pixie	1,600	14	04/20/2022 02:30PM Last Post by Pompon
	MADROLA : raises alarm over LAA closure devices (carey!) by Poppino	1,091	11	04/07/2022 12:02AM Last Post by Carey
	My Year From Hell - may be approaching the finish line!! by Poppino	982	3	04/03/2022 06:44AM Last Post by Pompon
	Got Initial Watchman TEE Report by Poppino	652	2	04/01/2022 01:57PM Last Post by Poppino
	Not Quite Perfect TEE by JayBros	716	4	04/01/2022 03:26PM Last Post by Shannon
	Is the LAA supposed to be dilated 45 days after a watchman? by susan.d	646	3	04/01/2022 07:04AM Last Post by susan.d
	Had My 6 week Watchman TEE today by Poppino	668	4	03/31/2022 08:44PM Last Post by Poppino
	Good follow up talk after Watchman - lots of questions answered by tobherd	757	8	04/01/2022 04:57PM Last Post by susan.d
	Condolences for Dr. Andrea Natale's mother who passed away in Italy yesterday by Shannon	774	4	03/30/2022 11:06PM Last Post by Shannon
	Eliquis as PIP by BobsBeat	1,106	16	04/09/2022 07:29PM Last Post by Brian_og
	TEE today by susan.d	694	4	03/30/2022 10:48PM Last Post by susan.d
	New Member- Need Advice by Geocappy	3,117	74	05/26/2022 06:15PM Last Post by Geocappy
	Smartphone detection of atrial fibrillation using photoplethysmography: a systematic review and meta-analysis by susan.d	652	1	03/28/2022 06:45AM Last Post by susan.d
	Ablation update with Dr Natale by CaliGuy	1,125	15	04/05/2022 03:43PM Last Post by CaliGuy
	Fast HR Again by JoyWin	875	4	03/28/2022 10:15AM Last Post by JoyWin
	flecasnide by alfrae13	1,346	13	03/28/2022 07:52AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	broken blood vessel in eye and Eliquis by Que	880	4	03/25/2022 11:45PM Last Post by Carey
	Why the need to wait 6 months after Watchman implant? by tobherd	958	13	03/28/2022 07:44PM Last Post by susan.d
	Association of Echocardiographic Measures of Left Atrial Function and Size With Incident Dementia by susan.d	659	1	03/22/2022 10:40PM Last Post by susan.d
	Help by Juggsy75	956	6	04/20/2022 07:17PM Last Post by Steve Verplank