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New cryoballoon PVI gets good results

by Mark
477 4 07/20/2008 12:40AM
Last Post by Mark

Ritze: Thank you!

by Erling
522 9 07/21/2008 08:39AM
Last Post by Erling

Kudos and Question for Jackie et al.

by Judy
446 2 07/17/2008 03:50AM
Last Post by Jackie

need advise update

by Rodney O'Connor
461 5 07/17/2008 11:34AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Diet News

by Jackie
498 13 07/18/2008 10:34AM
Last Post by William

Heavy drinking ups stroke deaths - both sexes

by Jackie
478 2 07/20/2008 12:51AM
Last Post by Mark

UK ablation one year anniversary

by Shaun
710 10 07/17/2008 08:42AM
Last Post by PeggyM

L-Theanine side effects?

by Philippe
3,067 9 07/17/2008 11:37AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Vetting a prospective ablation EP

by Josiah B.
599 6 07/16/2008 05:59PM
Last Post by Dave M.

Severe headache

by Isabelle
525 4 07/17/2008 07:48PM
Last Post by Isabelle

Ablation w/ Dr marc Estes Boston

by Elaine
515 3 07/21/2008 01:34PM
Last Post by Elaine

fingers crossed!

by susan
540 3 07/15/2008 06:17PM
Last Post by susan

I have a date!

by Linda Matteson
685 6 07/19/2008 01:44PM
Last Post by MJayne

Best electrophysiologist in L.A. the San Fernando Valley?

by Ray McDoug
825 11 07/21/2008 03:45PM
Last Post by Bri

A-fib and obsessive behavior.

by Wil Schuemann
1,190 21 08/17/2008 03:58AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Q. for John re his use of Flecainide

by Mike F.
577 3 07/16/2008 10:59PM
Last Post by Mike F.

Trillium 5000 cost update

by Wil Schuemann
713 4 07/15/2008 10:56AM
Last Post by Wil Schuemann

Alcohol and Afib

by Robin Temple
1,312 23 08/24/2008 04:38AM
Last Post by Jan

Biaxin

by Theresa
518 4 07/17/2008 10:22AM
Last Post by Theresa

pre-ablation supplement advice needed

by RK
495 13 07/15/2008 07:41AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Still tired after afib

by Sharon Glass
598 8 07/26/2008 09:35AM
Last Post by Cyndie

Qs for UK LAFrs re supplements

by Mike F.
749 7 07/15/2008 12:16AM
Last Post by Mike F.

Dysopyramide/Norpace

by Mike F.
576 6 10/12/2008 07:44AM
Last Post by Julia

Need Advise

by Rodney O'Connor
520 11 07/14/2008 02:33PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

heart rate monitor

by Claudia
491 4 07/14/2008 04:23AM
Last Post by Raybok

Weakness in AM and papitations

by Johanna
474 3 07/14/2008 09:20AM
Last Post by Theresa

Off topic - autism/Asperger's genes linked to genius

by GeorgeN
539 8 07/17/2008 10:40AM
Last Post by Theresa

Ablation/ PAC's PVC's

by Curtis
602 8 07/15/2008 08:24AM
Last Post by Curt

Flecainide - efficacy for how long?

by Mike F.
506 7 07/13/2008 11:15PM
Last Post by Mike F.

flecainide dosage increases

by jeff
595 4 07/13/2008 01:01PM
Last Post by Dave M.

Mg deficiency - it's deja vu all over again

by Erling
779 6 07/13/2008 01:15PM
Last Post by Erling

How Long Before Going to ER?

by Bill Donahue
758 9 07/15/2008 01:29PM
Last Post by Jackie

Heart rate.....Taurine

by Curtis
1,066 8 07/14/2008 06:07AM
Last Post by Kate

Magnesium questions

by Josiah P.
612 4 07/14/2008 04:28AM
Last Post by Jackie

New gene found for Afib

by JimM
474 3 07/14/2008 08:53AM
Last Post by Theresa

Coffee consumption and stress initially triggers AF

by Mark
629 11 07/20/2008 11:08AM
Last Post by Sis

MSG in gelatin capsules

by Justine
801 6 07/13/2008 09:09AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

permanent afib

by janet
609 19 07/23/2008 12:31AM
Last Post by janet

Pradax...new Canadian anticoagulant

by sbvcrn
494 3 07/13/2008 06:02PM
Last Post by Gwen

Some Advice Needed

by David Price
443 6 07/17/2008 03:09AM
Last Post by David Price

Back in NSR!

by Sharon Glass
458 4 07/12/2008 06:10PM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Off topic: problems with vitamin D?

by Trent
580 5 07/14/2008 08:59AM
Last Post by Theresa

3rd Ablation in Bordeaux after 2.5y

by Philippe
615 13 07/14/2008 01:45PM
Last Post by Theresa

Best Way to Replenish Important Post Exercise Electrolytes

by silverbone
520 4 07/13/2008 12:32PM
Last Post by Nealh

Epsom Salts

by Josiah B.
906 15 07/14/2008 04:24PM
Last Post by janet

I am in afib - in the afternoon!

by Sharon Glass
889 15 07/12/2008 10:26AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Genetic root to heart flaw

by Raybok
587 6 07/12/2008 05:26PM
Last Post by Philippe

Heartbeat irregularity in athletes appears benign

by Jackie
529 4 07/12/2008 11:54AM
Last Post by David Price

Afib

by Kevin
544 6 07/12/2008 07:01AM
Last Post by Kevin

Bottoms Up

by Howie
466 3 07/11/2008 05:56AM
Last Post by Jackie

Stay on coumadin after converting?

by Tim Boyle
517 14 07/16/2008 03:15PM
Last Post by Richard Brandt

How Much Supplements Do I Take

by Frank
568 2 07/11/2008 06:25AM
Last Post by Jackie

a fib with low rate

by Lisa
539 6 07/14/2008 03:58PM
Last Post by janet

afib or panic attack how can you tell?

by Johanna
639 14 07/13/2008 09:42AM
Last Post by PeggyM

new diagnosis wanting feedback

by jon sparkes
547 11 07/11/2008 05:53AM
Last Post by jean brassell

Genetic root to heart flaw

by Raybok
562 6 07/10/2008 04:41PM
Last Post by William

George Eby reviews 'The Magnesium Factor'

by Erling
1,186 10 07/11/2008 06:08PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Combing Verapamil with Betablocker for rate control?

by Shannon
548 10 07/19/2008 03:02PM
Last Post by janet

Heart rate issue / newbie

by Steve R.
613 23 07/12/2008 04:03AM
Last Post by Jackie

1 Year post ablation anniversary

by jb
494 11 07/12/2008 10:51AM
Last Post by Susan R.

Flecanide

by blessed
456 11 07/10/2008 08:18AM
Last Post by Kate

Is the beast gone?

by martin
476 11 07/09/2008 10:52AM
Last Post by Jackie

vitamin water

by Arnold
642 12 07/08/2008 07:30PM
Last Post by Ella

Optimum Flecainide dosage

by Tim Boyle
630 13 07/08/2008 08:11AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Pesistent AFIB and shortness of breath?

by Shannon
668 6 07/09/2008 12:44PM
Last Post by Shannon

bowel intolerance

by Jennifer
721 8 07/08/2008 07:30AM
Last Post by Kate

Modern medine killed Dr. Blaylock's brother

by Erling
705 9 07/08/2008 04:50AM
Last Post by Jackie

Take me off the list...

by Bobbie Jo
695 16 07/12/2008 12:12PM
Last Post by David Price

Ablation(How about this)

by steve Daley
534 7 07/07/2008 03:42AM
Last Post by Dee R.

Ritze: Mg deficiency and the NIH

by Erling
700 6 07/06/2008 10:20AM
Last Post by Erling

The Big Three

by jan
510 5 07/19/2008 03:21PM
Last Post by janet

Low Level of Vit D

by Larry Zajdel
808 19 07/08/2008 11:20AM
Last Post by Joyce

Question to Post Ablatees

by silverbone
545 7 07/10/2008 03:18PM
Last Post by Ted

Power Lines

by Raybok
672 10 07/14/2008 09:26AM
Last Post by Theresa

Pectus Excavatum

by GeorgeN
423 3 07/05/2008 04:52AM
Last Post by Jackie

What if you lack calcium?

by Ritze
440 4 07/05/2008 07:17AM
Last Post by Ritze

Taurine and alcohol related problems

by Ritze
447 1 07/04/2008 11:43AM
Last Post by Ritze

tests available in UK

by janet
540 10 07/06/2008 11:12PM
Last Post by Joyce

Supplement Advice

by Paul
454 3 07/05/2008 05:06AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Off topic

by Josiah B.
451 5 07/04/2008 12:15PM
Last Post by Josiah B.

sarcoidosis afib connection

by jeff
526 2 07/04/2008 08:00AM
Last Post by Jackie

Stablizing INR with Coumadin?

by Shannon
706 9 07/05/2008 10:24PM
Last Post by Shannon

Mg advice please

by Paul
534 8 07/07/2008 09:16AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Taurine Capsules in the UK

by James
517 7 07/05/2008 10:55AM
Last Post by James

correction

by Lee Evslin
484 1 07/02/2008 11:36PM
Last Post by Lee Evslin

Follow up of GI issues, abdominal manipulation and question by Barb H

by Lee Evslin
465 5 07/04/2008 12:32AM
Last Post by Lee Evslin

Dr. Cox -White paper on future minimal invasive Maze vs PVI

by Shannon
543 17 07/06/2008 08:07AM
Last Post by Dick

Alcohol use after an ablation

by Carol A.
1,021 19 07/05/2008 10:52AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

by Dean
577 6 07/04/2008 03:56AM
Last Post by Jackie

Why Taurine?

by Victric
642 13 07/03/2008 10:35AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Watermelon / Heart

by Tom Poppino
621 16 07/03/2008 07:27AM
Last Post by PeggyM

I can eat salad again!

by Sharon Glass
610 3 07/02/2008 11:26AM
Last Post by Jackie

Dr. Hao

by Sandy
536 5 07/05/2008 09:07AM
Last Post by rodney

Portable EKG

by Eric
657 5 07/02/2008 08:16PM
Last Post by susan

Side Effects of Flecainide

by Eric
682 12 07/03/2008 02:48PM
Last Post by Eric

For the thinkers among us/deficiency

by William
548 11 07/06/2008 05:11AM
Last Post by Hamlet

Just met Dr.Natale

by Tony Reynolds
641 14 07/02/2008 12:20PM
Last Post by Joyce

More on Tim Russert

by Jackie
839 16 07/04/2008 03:29AM
Last Post by Jackie

Aggressive treatment for PVCs

by Dick
1,540 2 07/01/2008 08:39AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Paleo Diet

by Josiah P
553 7 07/02/2008 08:09AM
Last Post by JimM

magnesium

by Lisa
597 7 07/04/2008 03:37AM
Last Post by Jackie

Microbleeds and Warfarin

by Howie
713 5 07/02/2008 11:13AM
Last Post by Jackie

Jackie Nigari Mag Chloride Heavy Metals

by George N
738 9 07/03/2008 04:14AM
Last Post by Jackie

Help info needed on flec visual symptoms

by Mark Robinson
709 11 07/02/2008 12:45PM
Last Post by Mark Robinson

Help for Sah

by Mark Robinson
484 2 06/30/2008 03:38PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

another type of ablation technique

by Liz
427 3 06/30/2008 09:29PM
Last Post by Liz

flecanide vs nothing

by Ron
474 23 07/06/2008 01:09PM
Last Post by ron

Food for thought

by PeggyM
496 5 06/30/2008 06:54PM
Last Post by Isabelle

Minimal Invasion Ablation

by Kevin Stent
478 1 06/29/2008 11:38PM
Last Post by Kevin Stent

Minerals

by Joyce
476 1 06/29/2008 10:47PM
Last Post by Joyce

Thanks to Pam

by Barry
545 1 06/29/2008 06:43PM
Last Post by Barry

Mineral testing

by Joyce
645 2 06/30/2008 03:41PM
Last Post by George N

The PVC/PAC Conundrum

by sah
1,166 9 07/09/2008 12:03AM
Last Post by Joyce

Need a second opinion...please

by Frank
1,204 14 07/08/2008 07:45AM
Last Post by Bill

Just Entered AF - Any advice?``

by Paul
704 8 07/03/2008 03:08PM
Last Post by Eric

Upper Age for Ablation?

by Don Andert
682 9 06/29/2008 09:53AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

For Lee Evslin

by Barb H.
794 5 06/29/2008 03:11PM
Last Post by Barb H.

Flecainide and eyesight.....

by Mike F.
3,133 22 06/30/2008 07:18AM
Last Post by Mark Robinson

Ice cream helps??!

by Barb H.
741 12 06/30/2008 12:57PM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Make sure you know who's doing your ablation

by Pam
1,009 5 06/29/2008 03:53AM
Last Post by Jackie

Response to Hans re 'Success rates'

by Mike F.
674 3 06/28/2008 04:00AM
Last Post by Jackie

Silent strokes and afib

by ArtSD
752 5 06/28/2008 04:08AM
Last Post by Jackie

Back to the Basics - Magnesium & Potassium

by Jackie
1,492 20 07/02/2008 03:59AM
Last Post by Jackie

DIDN'T GET TO 18 MONTHS

by Mark Robinson
683 12 06/29/2008 12:40PM
Last Post by Mark Robinson

Cardiac autonomic instability in elderly

by Jackie
524 1 06/27/2008 11:17AM
Last Post by Jackie

Wil Schuemann et al pacs and pvcs

by Mark Robinson
589 16 06/27/2008 09:46PM
Last Post by Mark Robinson

Does big pharma know this about B6?

by JimM
717 8 06/28/2008 04:52PM
Last Post by JimM

Highway robbery!

by Joyce
553 5 06/29/2008 09:36AM
Last Post by Sue Bowden

New Rating Tool

by Howie
441 1 06/27/2008 05:37AM
Last Post by Howie

alpha lipoic acid and l-carnitine

by Joyce
494 6 07/01/2008 11:40PM
Last Post by Joyce

question about hunger

by Jennifer
509 15 06/28/2008 01:44PM
Last Post by Louise

Zinc inhibits abnormal blood clotting

by Sharon Glass
1,229 4 06/27/2008 04:52AM
Last Post by Jackie

Cough after ablation

by MJayne
1,582 9 09/08/2008 06:45PM
Last Post by Melissa27

l-lysine

by jimf
484 3 06/27/2008 06:46AM
Last Post by jimf

A rose is NOT a rose by any other name (Toprol)

by Sis in SC
566 10 06/27/2008 08:22AM
Last Post by Sis in SC

PVC's After Ablation- Please Help!

by Paris
881 16 06/27/2008 09:47PM
Last Post by Wil Schuemann

Off Tikosyn and Metoprolol - update

by Howie
541 2 06/26/2008 05:21AM
Last Post by Marian from Miami

4.5 Month Run Comes to an End

by Tom Poppino
501 15 06/27/2008 06:10AM
Last Post by PeggyM

Vit B 6 to be Removed. Sign Petition

by Barbara
485 5 06/26/2008 05:00PM
Last Post by Jackie

ablation on 6/23

by Claudia
440 9 06/27/2008 03:18PM
Last Post by Claudia

Help me sort this out please!

by Johanna
361 3 06/26/2008 04:45PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Magnesium Oil

by Theresa
526 7 06/26/2008 10:34PM
Last Post by Kate

supplements

by susan
490 2 06/25/2008 06:21PM
Last Post by Elizabeth - the other

Latest on B6

by Theresa
475 7 06/26/2008 05:30AM
Last Post by Jackie

Cryoablation: Safer than RF but slightly lower success rate?

by Jackie
534 4 06/25/2008 06:40AM
Last Post by Jackie

Interesting article on Hawthorne

by Jackie
452 2 06/25/2008 08:38AM
Last Post by Pat

Antiarrhythmics vs ablation as first-line for AF

by Jackie
514 9 06/26/2008 06:27AM
Last Post by Mark Robinson

Rythmol SR

by Emat
513 8 07/26/2008 09:38AM
Last Post by Joshua

Success Rates

by Hans Larsen
565 28 06/30/2008 08:13PM
Last Post by James

Getting fit again

by Kate
471 9 06/26/2008 07:37AM
Last Post by Sis in SC

supplements working

by MAKKS
471 8 06/27/2008 07:24AM
Last Post by William

beriberi of the heart

by lynda
503 4 06/26/2008 07:57AM
Last Post by jimf

exercise/morning stretch

by BrianM(LAF-Vagal?)
547 4 06/26/2008 05:23AM
Last Post by Dick

Left Atrial Fibrillation?????

by Barry
599 16 06/25/2008 11:22PM
Last Post by Barry

tetanus and AF?

by susan
979 17 06/27/2008 07:13AM
Last Post by susan

Frequency of PAC's and PVC's

by Curt
707 9 06/26/2008 06:04AM
Last Post by Jackie

Thank you, Jackie

by JodiS
643 12 06/25/2008 02:37PM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Dr Steven Furniss

by Mark Robinson
796 8 06/24/2008 11:42PM
Last Post by Mark Robinson

All Taurines are not created equal

by Sam
593 6 06/26/2008 06:18AM
Last Post by Dick

How do you take flecainide?

by brian v/45/na
732 12 06/24/2008 03:58PM
Last Post by Mike

For Louise

by Jackie
451 3 06/24/2008 06:01AM
Last Post by Jackie

Magnesium ascorbate and calcium ascorbate

by Emmie
542 3 06/24/2008 04:47PM
Last Post by Emmie

Cartia.....

by Curt
682 6 06/23/2008 09:14AM
Last Post by Doug Symonds

Articles on Seeking the Best Medical Care

by Mellanie True Hills
964 24 06/24/2008 12:07PM
Last Post by Jackie

Keep your eye on news about dronedarone/aka Multaq

by Jackie
840 1 06/21/2008 10:42AM
Last Post by Jackie

Due for ablation, but....

by Chris
759 15 06/24/2008 02:19AM
Last Post by William

Do I need Taurine?

by Richard Brandt
5,406 32 06/24/2008 11:45PM
Last Post by Kate

interesting article

by susan
624 1 06/20/2008 03:23PM
Last Post by susan

New Affib Medical Journal-FYI

by Jerry
863 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
717 12 06/25/2008 06:29AM
Last Post by Theresa

Why not have a procedure and be done with AF?

by Frank
686 27 06/25/2008 11:32AM
Last Post by Kevin Stent

Magnesium and Diarrhea - Dehydration?

by Katy
575 5 06/20/2008 10:41AM
Last Post by PeggyM

Bacopa for AF

by Todd
865 2 06/20/2008 05:36AM
Last Post by Pat

decaf green tea

by Louise
763 5 06/20/2008 04:52AM
Last Post by Louise

Fluoridation: A Horror Story

by Erling
1,131 4 06/20/2008 07:48AM
Last Post by Jackie

Catheter ablation or Minimaze

by Frank
808 27 06/29/2008 07:42AM
Last Post by Mellanie True Hills

Another little experiement

by Sharon Glass
499 14 06/21/2008 05:31AM
Last Post by Sharon Glass

Your longest time in afib?

by Katy
598 19 06/24/2008 04:34PM
Last Post by Barb H.

Help please!

by janet
521 8 06/21/2008 07:53AM
Last Post by janet

Cardiologists in the UK

by James
411 11 06/22/2008 11:44PM
Last Post by paul coombs

ST.David's Medical Center

by irish 66
524 8 06/20/2008 05:08PM
Last Post by David

Sotalol

by roy
391 6 07/23/2008 06:55AM
Last Post by Scott

gluten, change in potassium diet and PACs

by susan
379 5 06/19/2008 05:05PM
Last Post by Barb H.

Vitamin C About to be Made Illegal in Canada

by Jackie
506 9 06/19/2008 02:19PM
Last Post by roy

Two part query

by Heather G
397 1 06/19/2008 12:18AM
Last Post by Heather G

How are you Richard Brandt?

by jean brassell
490 6 06/30/2008 09:56AM
Last Post by Richard Brandt

Media mulls Russert's death as cardiologists weigh in

by Jackie
544 12 06/20/2008 01:49PM
Last Post by Jackie

Totally Off Topic!!

by Hans Larsen
528 6 06/21/2008 03:53AM
Last Post by Jackie

How long in afib before er or doc?

by Katy
1,043 10 06/19/2008 05:01PM
Last Post by Barb H.

afib run ?

by Sis in SC
597 5 06/20/2008 06:56AM
Last Post by PeggyM

Why will I never learn!

by Mike F.
564 8 06/19/2008 10:35PM
Last Post by Blue Skies

Taurine and ectopics

by Laura
1,126 21 06/19/2008 05:54PM
Last Post by Barb H.

Protein,Fat,Osteoporosis,Heart

by William
610 3 06/18/2008 07:01AM
Last Post by Robin Temple

mind over matter?

by dudley
691 10 06/23/2008 10:32AM
Last Post by Tish

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

by Wil Schuemann
976 15 06/21/2008 11:52AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

AF, GERD and post op report

by Lee Evslin
953 7 06/18/2008 09:57PM
Last Post by Lee Evslin

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

by gregg
630 8 06/20/2008 01:52PM
Last Post by Jackie

getting an echogram tomorrow

by gregg
577 2 06/17/2008 05:06PM
Last Post by Jerry

INR Home Monitors

by Claudia
903 5 06/25/2008 06:52PM
Last Post by Claudia

Too much Flecainide?

by Richard Brandt
2,083 7 06/18/2008 12:27AM
Last Post by jk