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Keep your eye on news about dronedarone/aka Multaq

by Jackie
717 1 06/21/2008 10:42AM
Last Post by Jackie

Due for ablation, but....

by Chris
627 15 06/24/2008 02:19AM
Last Post by William

Do I need Taurine?

by Richard Brandt
5,105 32 06/24/2008 11:45PM
Last Post by Kate

interesting article

by susan
532 1 06/20/2008 03:23PM
Last Post by susan

New Affib Medical Journal-FYI

by Jerry
766 21 06/23/2008 02:27PM
Last Post by Mellanie True Hills

Magnesium supplementation via immersion in the presence of an electric field.

by Wil Schuemann
592 12 06/25/2008 06:29AM
Last Post by Theresa

Why not have a procedure and be done with AF?

by Frank
523 27 06/25/2008 11:32AM
Last Post by Kevin Stent

Magnesium and Diarrhea - Dehydration?

by Katy
477 5 06/20/2008 10:41AM
Last Post by PeggyM

Bacopa for AF

by Todd
733 2 06/20/2008 05:36AM
Last Post by Pat

decaf green tea

by Louise
610 5 06/20/2008 04:52AM
Last Post by Louise

Fluoridation: A Horror Story

by Erling
935 4 06/20/2008 07:48AM
Last Post by Jackie

Catheter ablation or Minimaze

by Frank
706 27 06/29/2008 07:42AM
Last Post by Mellanie True Hills

Another little experiement

by Sharon Glass
428 14 06/21/2008 05:31AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Your longest time in afib?

by Katy
511 19 06/24/2008 04:34PM
Last Post by Barb H.

Help please!

by janet
445 8 06/21/2008 07:53AM
Last Post by janet

Cardiologists in the UK

by James
338 11 06/22/2008 11:44PM
Last Post by paul coombs

ST.David's Medical Center

by irish 66
438 8 06/20/2008 05:08PM
Last Post by David

Sotalol

by roy
316 6 07/23/2008 06:55AM
Last Post by Scott

gluten, change in potassium diet and PACs

by susan
303 5 06/19/2008 05:05PM
Last Post by Barb H.

Vitamin C About to be Made Illegal in Canada

by Jackie
339 9 06/19/2008 02:19PM
Last Post by roy

Two part query

by Heather G
325 1 06/19/2008 12:18AM
Last Post by Heather G

How are you Richard Brandt?

by jean brassell
415 6 06/30/2008 09:56AM
Last Post by Richard Brandt

Media mulls Russert's death as cardiologists weigh in

by Jackie
449 12 06/20/2008 01:49PM
Last Post by Jackie

Totally Off Topic!!

by Hans Larsen
423 6 06/21/2008 03:53AM
Last Post by Jackie

How long in afib before er or doc?

by Katy
950 10 06/19/2008 05:01PM
Last Post by Barb H.

afib run ?

by Sis in SC
513 5 06/20/2008 06:56AM
Last Post by PeggyM

Why will I never learn!

by Mike F.
475 8 06/19/2008 10:35PM
Last Post by Blue Skies

Taurine and ectopics

by Laura
1,035 21 06/19/2008 05:54PM
Last Post by Barb H.

Protein,Fat,Osteoporosis,Heart

by William
477 3 06/18/2008 07:01AM
Last Post by Robin Temple

mind over matter?

by dudley
554 10 06/23/2008 10:32AM
Last Post by Tish

Regression toward a-fib/flutter after a successful ablation.

by Wil Schuemann
784 15 06/21/2008 11:52AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

AF, GERD and post op report

by Lee Evslin
780 7 06/18/2008 09:57PM
Last Post by Lee Evslin

can't find lara bars, what's also good?

by gregg
509 8 06/20/2008 01:52PM
Last Post by Jackie

getting an echogram tomorrow

by gregg
485 2 06/17/2008 05:06PM
Last Post by Jerry

INR Home Monitors

by Claudia
828 5 06/25/2008 06:52PM
Last Post by Claudia

Too much Flecainide?

by Richard Brandt
1,933 7 06/18/2008 12:27AM
Last Post by jk

Elevated Ferritin levels found in diabetics

by Isabelle
462 3 06/23/2008 02:32PM
Last Post by Isabelle

Magnesium Supplementation Decreases the Risk of Stroke

by Jackie
408 10 06/19/2008 02:04AM
Last Post by Nancy

new Vanderbilt afib study Omega 3

by susantn
456 1 06/17/2008 02:54AM
Last Post by susantn

Ectopic beats and public performance

by James Driscoll
573 11 07/06/2008 09:28AM
Last Post by James Driscoll

depressed

by Althea
521 4 06/18/2008 08:50AM
Last Post by Sis in SC

Awareness - Silent Inflammation - Risk Marker for Stroke & Heart Attack

by GeorgeN
858 2 06/16/2008 10:31AM
Last Post by Jackie

More info

by MAKKS
544 5 06/16/2008 05:24PM
Last Post by Althea

Afib for short period of time

by Robin Temple
493 6 06/18/2008 06:58AM
Last Post by Robin Temple

adrenergic afibber

by margaretC.
457 5 06/18/2008 03:39AM
Last Post by margaretC.

herbal medicine disinformation campaign

by PeggyM
456 12 06/17/2008 06:32PM
Last Post by Liz

Magnesium Test

by Raybok
756 15 06/17/2008 02:57PM
Last Post by Raybok

The Glutamate follies, cont'd, FYI

by PeggyM
493 7 06/16/2008 04:32AM
Last Post by Louise

No mint in Paris

by Gay McWhinnie
502 15 06/18/2008 08:47AM
Last Post by Gay McWhinnie

potassium level and afib

by Althea
527 9 06/16/2008 04:31PM
Last Post by Althea

Zyflamend

by Pat
533 8 06/18/2008 04:26AM
Last Post by David Price.

Magnesium and slow HR

by Josiah B.
794 23 06/16/2008 04:01AM
Last Post by Sue Bowden

structural heart defects and Chicago hospital

by gregg
530 9 06/17/2008 03:09AM
Last Post by susantn

Cause for celebration?

by David Price.
533 13 06/15/2008 12:07AM
Last Post by Heather G

Rise in blood pressure after ablation?

by Pat
1,071 4 06/14/2008 06:03AM
Last Post by Pat

Tim Russert has died

by Jerry
674 10 06/17/2008 05:36AM
Last Post by jean brassell

Milk of magnesia

by Joyce
676 4 06/14/2008 04:41AM
Last Post by Jackie

Still in NSR

by kjell madland
519 4 06/14/2008 04:44AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Newly diagnosed

by MAKKS
402 5 06/15/2008 10:11AM
Last Post by Kate

Confused if i'm having an Afib attack or not

by Ross Young
744 14 06/16/2008 01:25AM
Last Post by Kate

new shower curtain smell gives off toxic chemicals

by Jerry
586 7 06/16/2008 04:49AM
Last Post by Jackie

Probiotics

by Sharon Glass
459 5 06/13/2008 10:46AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Help me make up my mind

by Belinda
432 13 06/13/2008 06:54PM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Using EFT to help terminate an Af episode

by jean brassell
498 9 06/15/2008 02:43AM
Last Post by Barbara

Ablation done on Monday

by Martin
461 8 06/15/2008 09:28AM
Last Post by Jackie

Has my a-fib returned?

by 45vinyljunkie
375 5 06/12/2008 08:24AM
Last Post by Jackie

the ice cream a-fibber is back

by Althea
470 5 06/12/2008 08:32AM
Last Post by Dave M.

Well I got my ablation Date

by steve Daley
485 12 06/22/2008 01:42PM
Last Post by Rodney

Online Panel: Improving Outcomes in AF: How can we do better?

by Jackie
715 15 06/17/2008 10:43AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Good News: You can repair gene defects with vitamins & minerals

by Jackie
577 7 06/11/2008 04:32PM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Exercise-associated PVCs

by Jackie
969 6 06/13/2008 10:20PM
Last Post by BlueSkies

Acute AF Causes Local Cardiac Platelet Activation Within Minutes

by Jackie
612 7 06/13/2008 01:52PM
Last Post by Jackie

Ex-Maze - watch procedure

by Carl
486 1 06/10/2008 08:04AM
Last Post by Carl

T-3 and afib

by Elaine
770 18 06/13/2008 01:43PM
Last Post by Jackie

Great website

by Sharon Glass
541 7 06/10/2008 05:15PM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Info on long term use of Aspirin

by Sharon Glass
590 8 06/10/2008 02:34PM
Last Post by Jackie

(lone AF) Afib-post lasso ablation

by jk
420 7 06/17/2008 01:34AM
Last Post by jk

Nicotine in toenails show women's heart risk

by Howie
429 1 06/08/2008 03:11AM
Last Post by Howie

Prof Mark Mcguire

by Adam Beamond
520 5 06/09/2008 03:39AM
Last Post by aldona

Acai

by David
483 3 06/08/2008 10:35PM
Last Post by Kate

taurine to red heads - wow!

by Gay McWhinnie
573 2 06/08/2008 07:43PM
Last Post by Isabelle

mint v. the beasties - not the beast

by Gay McWhinnie
531 9 06/11/2008 04:02AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Cocktail cordarone/rytmocard

by Erich
458 3 06/09/2008 09:02AM
Last Post by Jackie

Take Natto 60mg and eliminate aspirin

by Isabelle
375 3 06/07/2008 03:48AM
Last Post by Jackie

one to two second high heart beat counts

by Tibbar
381 2 06/07/2008 02:59PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

best drs and hospitals for PVI

by bubee
433 15 06/11/2008 05:10AM
Last Post by Carl

Fibritab

by Josiah B.
488 7 06/07/2008 10:16PM
Last Post by Kevin Stent

Flutter Ablations - Part II

by Pat
481 2 06/05/2008 07:45PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

taurine and aspirin

by Barb H.
473 7 06/06/2008 11:59AM
Last Post by Barb H.

FDA: Mercury Dental Fillings May Be Harmful

by Jackie
566 19 06/14/2008 05:04AM
Last Post by Jackie

Ablation on June 16th

by BABlocker
488 4 06/10/2008 12:01PM
Last Post by BABlocker

Does a PVI Cure AF?

by James
613 22 06/19/2008 09:28AM
Last Post by James

Rockin' & rollin' PACs & PVCs

by Suzi Edwards
488 5 06/07/2008 06:36AM
Last Post by Tony Reynolds

re drugs suitable for adrenergic a.fibber

by margaretC.
416 18 06/10/2008 11:23PM
Last Post by Barry

Gallbladder decease

by Linda Matteson
478 5 06/05/2008 04:45PM
Last Post by Linda Matteson

Dr. W. Saliba Cleveland Clinic

by Bubee
536 7 06/06/2008 08:34AM
Last Post by AZDAVE

New medical condition causes diabetes and heart disease

by William
432 3 06/05/2008 06:17AM
Last Post by William

beef

by Sharon Glass
409 5 06/09/2008 03:46AM
Last Post by Jackie

Thesis by Bas A. Schoonderwoerd

by Ritze
542 10 06/05/2008 05:24PM
Last Post by William

verapamil

by diny
385 3 06/05/2008 07:32PM
Last Post by Mark B

Prevent MRSA

by Jackie
359 1 06/04/2008 08:09AM
Last Post by Jackie

News today - cholesterol study

by Jackie
463 3 06/05/2008 08:41AM
Last Post by Ritze

Abnormal blood test

by Josiah B.
834 5 06/04/2008 12:19PM
Last Post by benj

OTC Potassium

by Elizabeth - the other
400 2 06/04/2008 04:48AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

gregory feld

by Linda
466 2 06/04/2008 07:20AM
Last Post by Jackie

Flutter ablation

by Curt
396 6 06/08/2008 03:09AM
Last Post by Paul Brash

Ablation and Cough/Throat Clearing

by Ed
395 2 06/03/2008 12:22PM
Last Post by Doug Symonds

bike ride

by Claudia
384 8 06/04/2008 12:20PM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Bordeaux Update

by Rick
395 7 06/10/2008 12:09PM
Last Post by Rick

Ablations in British Columbia

by Doug Symonds
339 3 06/03/2008 09:40PM
Last Post by Doug S.

EFT

by Michael
401 1 06/03/2008 08:12AM
Last Post by Michael

anti-histamines and AF

by Gay McWhinnie
478 15 06/05/2008 05:57AM
Last Post by William

Question about iliostomy

by JodiS
579 6 06/03/2008 08:41AM
Last Post by JodiS

What is the fuss about taurine?

by Gay McWhinnie
650 11 06/08/2008 10:48PM
Last Post by Kate

did the bb change today, or are the computer gremlins messing with me again?

by PeggyM
575 11 06/03/2008 04:16AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance

by Marian from Miami
486 4 06/02/2008 11:27AM
Last Post by Jackie

New AF risk factors: causes of 'not- so-lone AF"

by Jackie
778 10 06/03/2008 07:13PM
Last Post by Barry

Extensive ablation - no adverse impact on left atrial function

by Jackie
404 4 06/02/2008 03:27PM
Last Post by James

PV calcification

by Jackie
436 4 06/04/2008 04:10AM
Last Post by Jackie

Recent ablation

by Judy
454 12 06/04/2008 12:24PM
Last Post by Judy

bordeaux

by kjell madland
415 3 06/01/2008 01:58PM
Last Post by Jackie

"Ex Maze"

by Linda Matteson
503 3 06/17/2008 11:15AM
Last Post by Carl

Searching for an E.P. in U.K

by margaretC.
674 9 06/08/2008 10:49PM
Last Post by Kate

antibiotics and fib

by vincent
1,485 17 06/03/2008 04:22AM
Last Post by Jackie

Could Lipitor cause a stroke?

by Sharon Glass
604 10 06/02/2008 11:17AM
Last Post by Jackie

forgetting taurine, arginine

by Pat
547 5 06/01/2008 01:59PM
Last Post by Jackie

AfibAlert

by Hans Larsen
406 2 06/01/2008 07:47PM
Last Post by susan

Results of 30 day monitor

by Sharon Glass
367 5 06/01/2008 03:34AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Moving to persistent AFIB?

by Shannon
579 8 06/06/2008 02:30PM
Last Post by Jackie

Vagus Nerve Imbalance - great article!

by Barb H.
2,700 13 06/07/2008 12:07AM
Last Post by Joyce

Developing advice for LAFers re monitoring their condition

by Dick
695 5 06/02/2008 07:30AM
Last Post by IanG

Thyroxine and taurine

by Kate
1,493 6 05/31/2008 11:41AM
Last Post by Liz

Prevention possibility?

by Jack M.
549 4 05/30/2008 02:12PM
Last Post by Jackie

PT/INR MONITOR

by jan
546 4 06/01/2008 09:13AM
Last Post by Salwa Beheiry

Fast heart rate after ablation

by David
1,727 11 06/02/2008 08:12AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Article from Heart Rhythm 2008 on Antiarrhythmics

by Jackie
481 2 05/29/2008 07:11PM
Last Post by jan

Recent Ablation

by Phil
625 9 05/30/2008 09:01PM
Last Post by Phil

My case and EPs in the Seattle area (long)

by arthur
468 11 05/31/2008 06:40AM
Last Post by arthur

Taser 'shocks man's heart into rhythm'

by Dean
598 3 05/28/2008 04:11AM
Last Post by William

Recommended Sleep Aids

by silverbone
709 18 05/31/2008 11:02AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Number of ablations

by Ritze
425 5 05/29/2008 08:47AM
Last Post by Ritze

Not so quick

by PhilS
460 5 05/27/2008 10:52PM
Last Post by PhilS

Jackie - diaphragm

by Gay McWhinnie
490 5 05/28/2008 08:52PM
Last Post by Doug S.

NAC helps prevent post-operative AF

by Jackie
665 3 06/06/2008 12:40PM
Last Post by Dick

New Drug Bystolic

by Joan
471 2 05/27/2008 08:36AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Reg. Bordeaux again post

by aldona
478 7 05/29/2008 06:29AM
Last Post by margaretC.

A Bad Day at the Office - with Flecanide

by Shannon
720 17 05/29/2008 09:50PM
Last Post by Shannon

perm afib

by randy
523 11 05/30/2008 11:56AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Australian Cardio's

by Adam Beamond
524 7 06/11/2008 03:25AM
Last Post by Thomas Sibbald

PAC control with Atenolol

by Keith
481 5 05/26/2008 04:00PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

? re Flecainide PIP

by Louise
536 10 05/31/2008 09:19AM
Last Post by PeggyM

Dirty Drug Industry Secret: Their Pills are Made in China

by Jackie
376 2 05/26/2008 04:29AM
Last Post by Carol P

anxiety and afib

by Scott H
555 13 05/30/2008 03:09PM
Last Post by Scott H

4 gms taurine

by Kate
473 12 05/31/2008 11:26AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Posture and chiropracty

by Dave Myers
411 7 05/28/2008 02:47AM
Last Post by Sue Bowden

Exercise vs Fasting

by William
463 10 05/26/2008 04:44AM
Last Post by Carol P

numb toes

by randy
396 22 05/27/2008 05:02AM
Last Post by Jackie

EP in Charleston SC area

by Sis
523 4 05/28/2008 04:55AM
Last Post by tony reynolds

Permanent and Heart Damage

by gregg
925 60 05/31/2008 05:46AM
Last Post by Tony Reynolds

Acai

by David
483 6 05/24/2008 11:57AM
Last Post by Barb H.

Iodine

by Sharon Glass
525 7 05/23/2008 04:20AM
Last Post by Jackie

2nd time seems to be the charm

by Cynthia
457 1 05/22/2008 06:22PM
Last Post by Cynthia

iHerb order delivered - question

by Barb H.
423 6 05/26/2008 06:40PM
Last Post by Isabelle

Heavy Drinking Destroys the Heart

by Jackie
391 1 05/22/2008 01:18PM
Last Post by Jackie

Nuts

by Dave Myers
417 7 05/23/2008 06:07AM
Last Post by Jack M.

Burping starts it, exercise stops it

by Barb H.
603 17 05/26/2008 06:00PM
Last Post by William

More labile HR

by Dave Myers
519 8 05/22/2008 01:16PM
Last Post by Jackie

Bordeaux again

by margaretC.
368 7 05/24/2008 10:50AM
Last Post by Doug S.

Suggestions to help my Aunt

by Barb H.
347 5 05/22/2008 08:30AM
Last Post by Barb H.

New Conference Room session

by Hans Larsen
328 1 05/21/2008 10:32AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

New and Worried. What now?

by Jess
369 4 05/21/2008 05:50AM
Last Post by Jackie

Exercise and afib

by Dave Myers
415 8 05/21/2008 10:24AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Atenolol and Stomach Woes

by Keith
2,826 9 05/23/2008 10:14AM
Last Post by Jackie

Wolf Mini-maze

by Jimmie
379 6 05/22/2008 11:59AM
Last Post by Chuck Blais

Runner with AF and Ablation

by Jackie
343 2 05/20/2008 05:20PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Heavy Drinking increases AF Risk

by Jackie
384 10 05/22/2008 06:20PM
Last Post by DavidB

2007 Consensus Statement on AF

by Jackie
400 2 05/20/2008 07:46PM
Last Post by Emmie King

Re:3rd Ablation Question

by MacKey
524 12 05/25/2008 11:50AM
Last Post by Dick

Does Cortisone raise heart rate?

by Barbara
704 5 05/21/2008 01:22PM
Last Post by Barbara

Bedtime aspirin makes the NYTimes

by PeggyM
443 4 05/20/2008 06:09PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Interesting article on salt

by Sharon Glass
432 16 05/21/2008 03:47AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Web Health Records

by Howie
336 1 05/19/2008 05:27PM
Last Post by Howie

Afib Event 9 Weeks Post CA

by silverbone
376 4 05/20/2008 02:13PM
Last Post by PeterL

Flutter ablation

by Curt
514 9 05/21/2008 12:30PM
Last Post by Curt

ECG monitors for lay people

by Dave Myers
632 15 05/22/2008 11:10AM
Last Post by Dave Myers

Taking supplements in powdered form

by Josiah B.
707 7 05/20/2008 02:31AM
Last Post by Josiah B.

Question for Perm Afibbers

by Chuck in SD
410 8 05/19/2008 08:36PM
Last Post by Emmie King

Dronedarone safety, efficacy standings bolstered in huge atrial-fibrillation tri

by Pam
431 2 05/19/2008 12:09PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Low carb diet may stunt prostate tumor growth

by Jackie
346 1 05/19/2008 08:40AM
Last Post by Jackie

Interesting Cardiac CT images

by Jackie
371 2 05/19/2008 09:35AM
Last Post by Howie

ppreventing hair loss with chemo

by Gay McWhinnie
357 7 05/21/2008 07:11AM
Last Post by Gay McWhinnie

back home

by Emmie King
312 4 05/19/2008 07:54PM
Last Post by Emmie King

Susanne: Re my ablation

by vlade
336 2 05/18/2008 08:48PM
Last Post by Barry

Book recommendation

by William
334 2 05/18/2008 03:35PM
Last Post by William

Fiber

by William
337 3 05/21/2008 04:01AM
Last Post by William

Women with Afib Helped by Statins

by Mellanie True Hills
433 11 05/30/2008 02:51PM
Last Post by Mellanie True Hills

Off topic wireless internet conection

by Mark Robinson
400 8 05/24/2008 06:34AM
Last Post by Sis

Potassium: Chloride; Gluconate; Citrate; what's the diff?

by Charles
393 4 05/18/2008 10:42AM
Last Post by Jackie

Dr. Pavel Bindra , EP

by Wes
580 2 06/04/2008 04:22PM
Last Post by Bubee

Dr. Nassir Marrouche

by janet
470 4 05/31/2008 10:00AM
Last Post by Bri