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	Ablation update with Dr Natale by CaliGuy	1,071	15	04/05/2022 03:43PM Last Post by CaliGuy
	Fast HR Again by JoyWin	807	4	03/28/2022 10:15AM Last Post by JoyWin
	flecasnide by alfrae13	1,245	13	03/28/2022 07:52AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	broken blood vessel in eye and Eliquis by Que	777	4	03/25/2022 11:45PM Last Post by Carey
	Why the need to wait 6 months after Watchman implant? by tobherd	909	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	609	1	03/22/2022 10:40PM Last Post by susan.d
	Help by Juggsy75	868	6	04/20/2022 07:17PM Last Post by Steve Verplank
	My 6 Week Watchman TEE is next wk. Lidocaine??? by Poppino	863	14	03/23/2022 08:55PM Last Post by Poppino
	Mental Health Conditions and Nonpersistence of Direct Oral Anticoagulant Use in Patients With Incident Atrial Fibrillation: A Nationwide Cohort Study by susan.d	788	4	04/17/2022 08:04PM Last Post by susan.d
	Celiac Disease and Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	750	3	03/22/2022 03:16PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Anti Coagulants In Patients With Low Stroke Risk by JoyWin	781	7	03/23/2022 10:54PM Last Post by Poppino
	Structural and Functional Benefits of Restoring Sinus Rhythm in Patients With AF by susan.d	738	6	03/22/2022 01:21AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	1st Time Ablation by IanHolly	1,444	16	03/28/2022 12:53PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Donedarone (Mutaq) by alfrae13	682	6	03/21/2022 03:33AM Last Post by Florida
	UCLA Medical Center by CaliGuy	1,232	22	03/24/2022 06:18PM Last Post by CaliGuy
	ACC Issues Playbook for Long COVID With Cardiac Involvement by susan.d	800	11	05/05/2022 11:54AM Last Post by AsympPACs
	VT by Juggsy75	639	5	03/19/2022 12:59PM Last Post by Juggsy75
	high risk window for stroke, after an AF episode? by strongHeart	786	7	06/24/2022 12:26AM Last Post by Sozo
	Anyone have experience with Dofetilide (Tikosyn)? by Percyfaith	941	25	05/28/2022 01:20AM Last Post by jbowman
	Does Inflammation In The Digestive System Trigger Afib? by KirkSellman	908	11	03/17/2022 02:46PM Last Post by Pixie
	London, UK and Paris, Fr EP Recommendations by Que	643	6	03/20/2022 09:15PM Last Post by Que
	Plavix by Joe	523	1	03/14/2022 09:21PM Last Post by Joe
	Oral Inhalation Flecainide Acetate for Acute Conversion of Recent-Onset, Symptomatic AF to Sinus Rhythm by susan.d	752	10	03/19/2022 06:11AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Is alcohol OK if you haven't had AFIB in years? by tobherd	1,480	17	03/31/2022 10:53AM Last Post by Sdweller
	Alcohol during blanking period by Skford	731	5	03/15/2022 02:55PM Last Post by adamh
	Heart rate after ablation by Afibber20	729	6	03/11/2022 02:45AM Last Post by JayBros
	EP Deadzone by Rob626	723	7	03/30/2022 06:18PM Last Post by Fibrillator
	Does Sildenafil have any effect while in Afib? by SiestaJimmy	866	7	04/10/2022 04:56PM Last Post by Giovanni
	6 week Follow up TEE after Watchman implant by tobherd	1,188	18	03/14/2022 08:42PM Last Post by Carey
	New Video Interview with Professor Shane Crotty P.h.D. from La Jolla Institute for Immunology and Shannon Dickson by Shannon	1,474	6	03/21/2022 07:56AM Last Post by Shannon
	Question regarding my planned ablation by MarkL	963	9	03/10/2022 11:30PM Last Post by Brian_og
	Beta Blockers for Afib treatment in patients with already low rates by MarkL	1,039	9	03/17/2022 10:04AM Last Post by strongHeart
	Late-Breaking Study Results Reinforce Positive Real-World Outcomes with the WATCHMAN FLX™ LAAC Device by susan.d	634	2	03/02/2022 10:20PM Last Post by Joe
	Magnetic Field Measurements of Portable Electronic Devices: The Risk Inside Pockets for Patients With Cardiovascular Implantable Devices by susan.d	653	1	03/02/2022 12:14AM Last Post by susan.d
	New-Onset SVT Following Colonoscopy Bowel Prep Explored in Case Series by susan.d	696	1	02/28/2022 07:18PM Last Post by susan.d
	Can electrolyte supplements cure A-Fib? by Steve Verplank	2,327	33	03/21/2022 06:30AM Last Post by susan.d
	Sotalol and Austin by Pixie	645	2	02/27/2022 05:32AM Last Post by Carey
	Withings Scanwatch by alfrae13	760	6	10/06/2022 08:30PM Last Post by CDarlingNH
	Checking in, Watchman, Gallblader issues by gmperf	661	4	02/27/2022 07:26PM Last Post by gmperf
	Apple Watch Version 7 by Que	793	7	03/21/2022 04:57PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Wellbutrin and afib by californiagal	721	3	03/04/2022 05:37AM Last Post by Carey
	Is Weight Training Safe After Watchman?? by Poppino	810	11	03/02/2022 01:49AM Last Post by JayBros
	AF an Tachycardia by JoyWin	888	11	02/28/2022 11:26AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Almost 7 years by Que	803	5	02/25/2022 09:06AM Last Post by Que
	Boston Scientific called me : Watchman ID Card by Poppino	911	11	03/08/2022 01:02PM Last Post by Shannon
	May have missed a dose of Eliquis. Does that affect my touch up? by Skford	826	4	02/23/2022 10:46PM Last Post by Carey
	My Editorial on Dr Andrea Natale by Poppino	825	4	03/17/2022 12:56PM Last Post by Muntz
	Update - Importance and Benefits of Taurine by Jackie	1,383	15	06/26/2022 02:44PM Last Post by jhstark
	An autonomously swimming biohybrid fish designed with human cardiac biophysics :-) by susan.d	616	1	02/18/2022 09:42PM Last Post by susan.d
	Caffeine's Heart Protection; Tricks for Postural Low BP; Neurostimulation and Afib by susan.d	674	1	02/18/2022 09:23PM Last Post by susan.d
	Afib while you sleep by Bob Thorton	960	9	02/22/2022 12:31AM Last Post by susan.d
	In Austin : new member Walkman Club! by Poppino	912	16	02/19/2022 04:26PM Last Post by Poppino
	Xarelto’s Medicare cost reduction donut hole plan from manufacturer by susan.d	621	1	02/17/2022 03:04AM Last Post by susan.d
	Anyone here triggered by Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by Percyfaith	578	3	02/18/2022 02:49AM Last Post by susan.d
	Stomach Virus and Heart Meds by FibLish	642	3	02/13/2022 07:14PM Last Post by FibLish
	Question re: Fleccanide, Afib, and previous heart issues by MarkL	833	3	02/13/2022 12:31AM Last Post by MarkL
	I had my watchman implant today by susan.d	1,165	23	02/20/2022 10:29PM Last Post by tobherd
	PVC Ablation by Kleinkp	971	6	02/28/2022 10:03PM Last Post by Oldticker
	Watchman vs NOAC safety against clots by susan.d	1,113	14	02/10/2022 11:54PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Long Term ablation study by bettylou4488	1,267	14	02/14/2022 01:08AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Dr. Mandrola by bettylou4488	1,058	11	04/01/2022 05:23AM Last Post by Carey
	PAF by alfrae13	901	6	02/06/2022 11:59PM Last Post by Carey
	Pulmonary pressure by Robbiecriss	667	2	02/04/2022 11:10PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Pacs and afib by Bob Thorton	1,538	18	03/03/2022 07:39PM Last Post by adamh
	gradually exertional Shortness of Breath after ablation by JW	927	6	02/01/2022 02:55AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Dr opted out of a cardioversion by Rancherv35	732	3	01/31/2022 03:41PM Last Post by Rancherv35
	Palpitations by tallguy31	1,056	16	08/19/2022 04:10AM Last Post by Carey
	Exatest by californiagal	800	4	02/03/2022 12:14AM Last Post by LaniB
	recommendation of a rate control drug that does not cause lung problems by Madeline	1,128	19	02/01/2022 02:26AM Last Post by Madeline
	Asthma medicine / A Fib by Sunshine13	762	8	01/27/2022 08:03PM Last Post by Carey
	Post ablation afib apple watch by jennifer92151	846	5	02/07/2022 02:49AM Last Post by Florida
	Persistant flutter after ablation and late Eliquis dose by Skford	1,141	12	01/31/2022 04:32AM Last Post by KenKY
	Afib diagnosed 40 year old male by Bob Thorton	1,438	22	04/21/2022 02:39PM Last Post by JRusso
	Using a doctor who is long distance and often traveling...has it's downside... by tobherd	922	14	01/26/2022 03:33AM Last Post by tobherd
	Protein Biomarkers and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	701	1	01/20/2022 04:51AM Last Post by susan.d
	Subclinical Atrial Disease: A Window to Prevent AF and HF? by susan.d	836	2	01/20/2022 01:40PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Dr Gupta/York Cardiology re AF/Dementia by anneh	904	9	01/20/2022 01:10AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Question. Sinus Rhythm with 2nd degree block type 1 by Rob Wilson	672	2	01/17/2022 10:48PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	First afib episode - perfect health? by adamh	1,882	32	02/05/2022 12:36AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Which metoprolol succinate is best: a Cleveland Clinic doctor's advice by David_L	978	8	01/25/2022 10:54PM Last Post by Pixie
	Traveling to Austin by Pixie	753	5	01/18/2022 07:00PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Cardiac Events Potentially Associated to Remdesivir by susan.d	655	2	01/15/2022 03:58AM Last Post by David_L
	Watchman done! Operating staff sang to me by tobherd	820	9	01/14/2022 11:34PM Last Post by susan.d
	Covid and increased arrhythmia by susan.d	1,264	28	01/15/2022 10:03PM Last Post by Joe
	Re: Very frequent PAC's by AsympPACs	658	11	01/26/2022 03:41AM Last Post by AsympPACs
	What does it mean? ( random, sudden increase in beats) by Tweez	934	17	01/15/2022 02:23AM Last Post by JoyWin
	In search of cheaper and/or better drugs by David_L	959	10	01/19/2022 02:55AM Last Post by David_L
	Is cardiac tele-health appointments with cardiologists really free with Medicare? by susan.d	655	3	01/15/2022 12:52AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Heart rate / pulse rate by Rob Wilson	1,067	15	01/17/2022 11:14PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Cardio version by Rancherv35	847	4	01/31/2022 04:23AM Last Post by Rancherv35
	KardiaMobile 6L device to measure QT intervals question by MarkL	912	7	01/26/2022 08:45AM Last Post by Trishie
	Watchman by rocketritch	802	6	01/12/2022 10:00PM Last Post by Carey
	Long term afib studies by bettylou4488	830	8	06/10/2022 04:14AM Last Post by Carey
	seeking alternative cardiologist by californiagal	687	3	01/11/2022 08:25PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Hospital hasn't said if I need to stop Eliquis before getting Watchman - should I? by tobherd	637	4	01/11/2022 03:10PM Last Post by Carey
	At-home devices for monitoring BP w/ EKG technology by Rob Wilson	1,136	10	01/15/2022 03:03PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Data on patients going into afib post-Watchman procedure. by Rob Wilson	852	10	01/09/2022 02:45AM Last Post by susan.d
	Blood Pressure Question by Lee2022	824	5	01/08/2022 11:50PM Last Post by Carey
	Exercise While Having Arrhythmia by Lee2022	1,240	10	01/24/2022 04:39AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	My cardiologist doesn't seem to fully understand LAA isolation by tobherd	1,026	22	01/13/2022 09:24PM Last Post by Carey
	Re-ablate LAA after watchman ? by Tony in Boston	1,281	26	01/11/2022 02:38AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New to AFib by Kev	1,414	22	01/21/2022 06:37PM Last Post by susan.d
	Getting a Watchman next week and feeling unsure...and scared by tobherd	939	11	01/04/2022 10:19PM Last Post by Carey
	Sonatol post ablation by triplea	770	6	01/06/2022 12:50AM Last Post by Carey
	I’m new to Forum and struggling with my condition…. by Tweez	1,945	37	02/12/2022 03:01AM Last Post by BOBW1287
	Check out this site if you are scheduled for an ablation by susan.d	780	1	01/03/2022 04:32AM Last Post by susan.d
	Very frequent PAC's by sisyphus222	1,143	12	03/02/2022 08:26PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Have a Date in Austin for Watchman by Poppino	877	9	01/08/2022 06:40AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Omron Readings by Lee2022	1,015	13	05/07/2022 04:19PM Last Post by Searching9
	I’ve been on Amiodarone for 7 months now with no side effects. by Mabmedz	855	10	04/18/2022 06:29PM Last Post by Steve Verplank
	Coricidin by JDfiB	653	3	12/31/2021 03:16AM Last Post by JDfiB
	Remaining on blood thinners post Watchman procedure by Rob Wilson	855	6	12/30/2021 11:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Exercise & afib by Rob Wilson	949	7	01/02/2022 04:15AM Last Post by JayBros
	Post Ablation & Watchman Arrhythmia by KenKY	923	4	12/30/2021 10:17PM Last Post by susan.d
	Is this v-tach? by susan.d	698	4	12/29/2021 10:28PM Last Post by susan.d
	Improving A-fib outcomes by losing weight by David_L	1,002	14	12/29/2021 02:32AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Flacainide by alfrae13	771	3	12/26/2021 01:33PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	V tach after ablation by hiker	886	9	12/26/2021 02:54AM Last Post by hiker
	post ablation encouragement needed by marko	805	4	12/28/2021 06:40PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Eliquis- still in horrible pain by Poppino	1,162	16	01/03/2022 06:10AM Last Post by Carey
	HR up after stopping Sotalol - Normal ? by Tony in Boston	613	2	12/22/2021 03:32PM Last Post by Carey
	adult congenital electrophysiologist by bettylou4488	861	6	12/22/2021 05:21AM Last Post by Carey
	1 year post ablation A-fib free. by frankangelo	861	6	12/24/2021 03:36AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Walking as good for Heart as Running: Lakkireddy by Poppino	767	1	12/20/2021 04:49PM Last Post by Poppino
	monocytes high lab scores and arrhythmias by susan.d	706	4	12/20/2021 09:17PM Last Post by Carey
	Afib at night by gethealthy6	1,033	7	01/31/2022 01:59AM Last Post by tallguy31
	Afib trigger by Afibber20	973	5	12/21/2021 01:54AM Last Post by Afibber20
	First af episode after ablation by Lenlec	955	9	12/20/2021 04:30PM Last Post by Lenlec
	Ablation or not by jrmnr	1,121	13	12/22/2021 02:21PM Last Post by Ken
	Supporting afibbers.org by GeorgeN	1,455	13	08/22/2022 04:03PM Last Post by karin
	Wearable ECG device by BobsBeat	804	9	01/13/2022 09:46PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	"well over a thousand" from this forum have seen Natale? by David_L	1,209	12	01/08/2022 05:23PM Last Post by CarolM
	Long term persistent, asymptomatic, until now! by diesel	827	5	12/16/2021 09:22PM Last Post by David_L
	How many of you folks developed Afib after getting the watchman? by susan.d	899	11	12/17/2021 05:28AM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation tomorrow by Brian_og	1,075	17	12/21/2021 10:45PM Last Post by Juggsy75
	Vagal afib or electrolyte related? Low carb/keto by BigBoy2020	1,069	6	12/29/2021 07:55AM Last Post by unangan
	Wolf Mini-maze by bettylou4488	1,119	11	03/23/2023 08:27PM Last Post by saulger
	HRS expert panel video mostly about Pulsed Field Ablation by David_L	733	1	12/12/2021 04:28AM Last Post by David_L
	Do you wish you had never done an ablation? by bettylou4488	2,212	36	09/19/2022 01:37AM Last Post by Madeline
	AFib and ASD by Robbiecriss	669	7	01/21/2022 07:40PM Last Post by Robbiecriss
	2 Months post ablation, 1 week off Amiodarone by Thelonious71	678	2	12/08/2021 03:43PM Last Post by Carey
	Rhythm control in asymptomatic ‘early’ atrial fibrillation: birth of a new paradigm? by susan.d	840	8	12/12/2021 08:27AM Last Post by Pompon
	FDA warning on the WatchMan by David_L	823	12	12/09/2021 03:36PM Last Post by Poppino
	***Update*** Re: New to Afib and requesting high Potassium advice by MarkL	653	3	12/06/2021 09:05PM Last Post by MarkL
	Covid-19 and A-fib by David_L	725	5	12/07/2021 05:21AM Last Post by David_L
	Does this clinic sound like a place to go for an ablation? by David_L	1,297	26	12/11/2021 06:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Radiation exposure during ablation by David_L	695	2	12/06/2021 08:39PM Last Post by Jeff W
	What to make of this?? Neale a legit reporter by Poppino	711	6	12/06/2021 01:26PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	cumulative ECV / DCR electrocardioversions by strongHeart	691	9	12/05/2021 05:07PM Last Post by Carey
	A Fib by alfrae13	754	5	12/04/2021 02:57AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	If you are considering on getting an Abbott pacemaker… by susan.d	770	10	12/03/2021 03:20PM Last Post by susan.d
	8 month post-ablation niggles by ElectroBlu	1,199	21	12/06/2021 07:04PM Last Post by ElectroBlu
	Acupuncture and A-fib by David_L	992	14	12/08/2021 07:45AM Last Post by Pompon
	Quality of life after the initial treatment of atrial fibrillation with cryoablation versus drug therapy by susan.d	875	6	12/06/2021 12:10AM Last Post by Carey
	How high can a BNP test results be before heart failure is a concern? by susan.d	1,486	8	12/01/2021 11:25PM Last Post by susan.d
	LAA and TEE by Pixie	710	4	11/30/2021 12:54PM Last Post by JayBros
	Omega-3 Supplements Could Elevate Risk of Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	747	2	11/28/2021 10:42PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Cardioversion side effects? by susan.d	996	14	12/01/2021 06:08AM Last Post by Carey
	BNP number decreasing, but kidney function seems to be worsening by FibLish	782	5	12/06/2021 10:45PM Last Post by Carey
	Liquid Mg by bettylou4488	868	8	12/06/2021 10:06PM Last Post by susan.d
	Massage inducing atrial fibrillation?! by karin	1,155	11	12/10/2021 05:36AM Last Post by Carey
	Junctional rhythm and pacemakers by susan.d	643	3	11/28/2021 02:25AM Last Post by susan.d
	Senior (>65) high dose fluzone shot by susan.d	793	5	11/25/2021 04:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	New to site - questions by GeorgeS	1,459	24	12/13/2021 07:32PM Last Post by GeorgeS
	lung function ?? by bettylou4488	760	5	11/23/2021 08:42PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	My Dr Natale virtual: very new revelations!! by Poppino	903	2	11/24/2021 04:02PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Individualized Studies of Triggers of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	1,415	20	12/10/2021 07:51PM Last Post by GaryPNW
	Valves/AF by Elizabeth	667	2	11/20/2021 12:14PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Can collagen powder cause Afib? by Will1789	1,031	3	11/20/2021 12:47AM Last Post by Carey
	TEE .. what can it tell (other than blood clot) by bettylou4488	660	3	11/20/2021 02:39AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	I Have A Virtual with Dr Natale Monday: my questions by Poppino	725	3	11/19/2021 02:46PM Last Post by Poppino
	Touch up ablations by frankangelo	982	10	11/17/2021 06:09PM Last Post by frankangelo
	A Fib by alfrae13	1,055	11	11/18/2021 02:38PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Melatonin and heart rate? by bettylou4488	769	5	11/14/2021 01:55AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	PACs or PVCs ? by Pompon	803	6	11/13/2021 10:34PM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation next week- help relieve my anxiety! by Jlpattison	1,022	11	11/15/2021 08:23PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Two Days Post Ablation by triplea	1,175	18	11/18/2021 12:15AM Last Post by triplea
	O2 device- is it accurate? by susan.d	1,084	10	11/11/2021 10:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Need more advice please about afternoon ectopics by keeferbdeefer	867	8	11/11/2021 06:41PM Last Post by susan.d
	permanent AF can it contribute to Tricuspid regurgitation by Elizabeth	813	5	11/09/2021 05:56AM Last Post by Carey
	Ectopic after shingles shot by keeferbdeefer	760	3	11/06/2021 11:45PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Afib question about booster side effects in causing arrhythmia by susan.d	3,113	36	12/11/2021 02:38AM Last Post by Will1789
	sleep apnea and afib by bettylou4488	1,131	12	11/05/2021 03:56PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Supplements by Juggsy75	1,314	21	11/06/2021 03:35PM Last Post by Allegra1215
	L- Carnitine by californiagal	716	1	11/02/2021 05:03AM Last Post by californiagal
	Allspice and eliquis by susan.d	739	2	11/01/2021 11:35PM Last Post by Carey
	KARDIA 6L monitor by alfrae13	984	14	11/15/2021 08:57PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Potassium/Magnesium/PACs-PVCs/Flutter-AFib by Allegra1215	968	7	10/31/2021 06:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Grape-sized electric balloon by scribbler	728	6	11/02/2021 11:53AM Last Post by scribbler
	Wim Hof Method and Afib WHM by lermentov	1,063	2	10/30/2021 10:40PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Persistent Afib/flutter Rears its Head -- Again by JayBros	1,088	15	11/04/2021 07:22PM Last Post by JayBros
	Alternatives to Flecainide by Sam	1,015	14	11/03/2021 11:49AM Last Post by Pompon
	sauna type? by LaniB			This topic has been moved.
	Abbott Amulet Update? by ln108	708	3	10/27/2021 11:13PM Last Post by ln108
	Catheter ablation for persistent afib/aflutter by Pixie	752	2	10/26/2021 02:36PM Last Post by Carey
	Vein of Marshall Alcohol Ablation by Pixie	637	3	10/26/2021 06:06PM Last Post by Pompon
	Tooth Extraction on Eliquis??? by Poppino	1,056	8	10/26/2021 09:04PM Last Post by Lorraine
	Heart rate control meds by Dini	1,015	20	10/26/2021 03:41PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Episodes of Afib by Chris Ann Smith	1,107	11	10/24/2021 11:22PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Welp... blood clot. no ablation by bettylou4488	942	23	10/31/2021 03:42PM Last Post by Carey