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	My 6 Week Watchman TEE is next wk. Lidocaine??? by Poppino	1,015	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	843	4	04/17/2022 08:04PM Last Post by susan.d
	Celiac Disease and Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	803	3	03/22/2022 03:16PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Anti Coagulants In Patients With Low Stroke Risk by JoyWin	826	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	801	6	03/22/2022 01:21AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	1st Time Ablation by IanHolly	1,507	16	03/28/2022 12:53PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Donedarone (Mutaq) by alfrae13	752	6	03/21/2022 03:33AM Last Post by Florida
	UCLA Medical Center by CaliGuy	1,298	22	03/24/2022 06:18PM Last Post by CaliGuy
	ACC Issues Playbook for Long COVID With Cardiac Involvement by susan.d	862	11	05/05/2022 11:54AM Last Post by AsympPACs
	VT by Juggsy75	699	5	03/19/2022 12:59PM Last Post by Juggsy75
	high risk window for stroke, after an AF episode? by strongHeart	838	7	06/24/2022 12:26AM Last Post by Sozo
	Anyone have experience with Dofetilide (Tikosyn)? by Percyfaith	1,013	25	05/28/2022 01:20AM Last Post by jbowman
	Does Inflammation In The Digestive System Trigger Afib? by KirkSellman	963	11	03/17/2022 02:46PM Last Post by Pixie
	London, UK and Paris, Fr EP Recommendations by Que	719	6	03/20/2022 09:15PM Last Post by Que
	Plavix by Joe	574	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	815	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	1,556	17	03/31/2022 10:53AM Last Post by Sdweller
	Alcohol during blanking period by Skford	787	5	03/15/2022 02:55PM Last Post by adamh
	Heart rate after ablation by Afibber20	790	6	03/11/2022 02:45AM Last Post by JayBros
	EP Deadzone by Rob626	790	7	03/30/2022 06:18PM Last Post by Fibrillator
	Does Sildenafil have any effect while in Afib? by SiestaJimmy	974	7	04/10/2022 04:56PM Last Post by Giovanni
	6 week Follow up TEE after Watchman implant by tobherd	1,264	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	1,564	6	03/21/2022 07:56AM Last Post by Shannon
	Question regarding my planned ablation by MarkL	1,035	9	03/10/2022 11:30PM Last Post by Brian_og
	Beta Blockers for Afib treatment in patients with already low rates by MarkL	1,113	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	685	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	717	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	757	1	02/28/2022 07:18PM Last Post by susan.d
	Can electrolyte supplements cure A-Fib? by Steve Verplank	2,437	33	03/21/2022 06:30AM Last Post by susan.d
	Sotalol and Austin by Pixie	693	2	02/27/2022 05:32AM Last Post by Carey
	Withings Scanwatch by alfrae13	823	6	10/06/2022 08:30PM Last Post by CDarlingNH
	Checking in, Watchman, Gallblader issues by gmperf	724	4	02/27/2022 07:26PM Last Post by gmperf
	Apple Watch Version 7 by Que	861	7	03/21/2022 04:57PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Wellbutrin and afib by californiagal	800	3	03/04/2022 05:37AM Last Post by Carey
	Is Weight Training Safe After Watchman?? by Poppino	912	11	03/02/2022 01:49AM Last Post by JayBros
	AF an Tachycardia by JoyWin	946	11	02/28/2022 11:26AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Almost 7 years by Que	862	5	02/25/2022 09:06AM Last Post by Que
	Boston Scientific called me : Watchman ID Card by Poppino	984	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	887	4	02/23/2022 10:46PM Last Post by Carey
	My Editorial on Dr Andrea Natale by Poppino	898	4	03/17/2022 12:56PM Last Post by Muntz
	Update - Importance and Benefits of Taurine by Jackie	1,494	15	06/26/2022 02:44PM Last Post by jhstark
	An autonomously swimming biohybrid fish designed with human cardiac biophysics :-) by susan.d	674	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	734	1	02/18/2022 09:23PM Last Post by susan.d
	Afib while you sleep by Bob Thorton	1,028	9	02/22/2022 12:31AM Last Post by susan.d
	In Austin : new member Walkman Club! by Poppino	973	16	02/19/2022 04:26PM Last Post by Poppino
	Xarelto’s Medicare cost reduction donut hole plan from manufacturer by susan.d	678	1	02/17/2022 03:04AM Last Post by susan.d
	Anyone here triggered by Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by Percyfaith	634	3	02/18/2022 02:49AM Last Post by susan.d
	Stomach Virus and Heart Meds by FibLish	695	3	02/13/2022 07:14PM Last Post by FibLish
	Question re: Fleccanide, Afib, and previous heart issues by MarkL	909	3	02/13/2022 12:31AM Last Post by MarkL
	I had my watchman implant today by susan.d	1,237	23	02/20/2022 10:29PM Last Post by tobherd
	PVC Ablation by Kleinkp	1,051	6	02/28/2022 10:03PM Last Post by Oldticker
	Watchman vs NOAC safety against clots by susan.d	1,190	14	02/10/2022 11:54PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Long Term ablation study by bettylou4488	1,334	14	02/14/2022 01:08AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Dr. Mandrola by bettylou4488	1,112	11	04/01/2022 05:23AM Last Post by Carey
	PAF by alfrae13	954	6	02/06/2022 11:59PM Last Post by Carey
	Pulmonary pressure by Robbiecriss	725	2	02/04/2022 11:10PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Pacs and afib by Bob Thorton	1,631	18	03/03/2022 07:39PM Last Post by adamh
	gradually exertional Shortness of Breath after ablation by JW	993	6	02/01/2022 02:55AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Dr opted out of a cardioversion by Rancherv35	773	3	01/31/2022 03:41PM Last Post by Rancherv35
	Palpitations by tallguy31	1,121	16	08/19/2022 04:10AM Last Post by Carey
	Exatest by californiagal	860	4	02/03/2022 12:14AM Last Post by LaniB
	recommendation of a rate control drug that does not cause lung problems by Madeline	1,192	19	02/01/2022 02:26AM Last Post by Madeline
	Asthma medicine / A Fib by Sunshine13	817	8	01/27/2022 08:03PM Last Post by Carey
	Post ablation afib apple watch by jennifer92151	911	5	02/07/2022 02:49AM Last Post by Florida
	Persistant flutter after ablation and late Eliquis dose by Skford	1,196	12	01/31/2022 04:32AM Last Post by KenKY
	Afib diagnosed 40 year old male by Bob Thorton	1,505	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	989	14	01/26/2022 03:33AM Last Post by tobherd
	Protein Biomarkers and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	757	1	01/20/2022 04:51AM Last Post by susan.d
	Subclinical Atrial Disease: A Window to Prevent AF and HF? by susan.d	904	2	01/20/2022 01:40PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Dr Gupta/York Cardiology re AF/Dementia by anneh	966	9	01/20/2022 01:10AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Question. Sinus Rhythm with 2nd degree block type 1 by Rob Wilson	727	2	01/17/2022 10:48PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	First afib episode - perfect health? by adamh	1,981	32	02/05/2022 12:36AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Which metoprolol succinate is best: a Cleveland Clinic doctor's advice by David_L	1,067	8	01/25/2022 10:54PM Last Post by Pixie
	Traveling to Austin by Pixie	801	5	01/18/2022 07:00PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Cardiac Events Potentially Associated to Remdesivir by susan.d	705	2	01/15/2022 03:58AM Last Post by David_L
	Watchman done! Operating staff sang to me by tobherd	876	9	01/14/2022 11:34PM Last Post by susan.d
	Covid and increased arrhythmia by susan.d	1,359	28	01/15/2022 10:03PM Last Post by Joe
	Re: Very frequent PAC's by AsympPACs	735	11	01/26/2022 03:41AM Last Post by AsympPACs
	What does it mean? ( random, sudden increase in beats) by Tweez	997	17	01/15/2022 02:23AM Last Post by JoyWin
	In search of cheaper and/or better drugs by David_L	1,027	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	702	3	01/15/2022 12:52AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Heart rate / pulse rate by Rob Wilson	1,125	15	01/17/2022 11:14PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Cardio version by Rancherv35	923	4	01/31/2022 04:23AM Last Post by Rancherv35
	KardiaMobile 6L device to measure QT intervals question by MarkL	981	7	01/26/2022 08:45AM Last Post by Trishie
	Watchman by rocketritch	869	6	01/12/2022 10:00PM Last Post by Carey
	Long term afib studies by bettylou4488	884	8	06/10/2022 04:14AM Last Post by Carey
	seeking alternative cardiologist by californiagal	738	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	699	4	01/11/2022 03:10PM Last Post by Carey
	At-home devices for monitoring BP w/ EKG technology by Rob Wilson	1,213	10	01/15/2022 03:03PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Data on patients going into afib post-Watchman procedure. by Rob Wilson	912	10	01/09/2022 02:45AM Last Post by susan.d
	Blood Pressure Question by Lee2022	876	5	01/08/2022 11:50PM Last Post by Carey
	Exercise While Having Arrhythmia by Lee2022	1,299	10	01/24/2022 04:39AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	My cardiologist doesn't seem to fully understand LAA isolation by tobherd	1,087	22	01/13/2022 09:24PM Last Post by Carey
	Re-ablate LAA after watchman ? by Tony in Boston	1,347	26	01/11/2022 02:38AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New to AFib by Kev	1,480	22	01/21/2022 06:37PM Last Post by susan.d
	Getting a Watchman next week and feeling unsure...and scared by tobherd	1,015	11	01/04/2022 10:19PM Last Post by Carey
	Sonatol post ablation by triplea	833	6	01/06/2022 12:50AM Last Post by Carey
	I’m new to Forum and struggling with my condition…. by Tweez	2,041	37	02/12/2022 03:01AM Last Post by BOBW1287
	Check out this site if you are scheduled for an ablation by susan.d	832	1	01/03/2022 04:32AM Last Post by susan.d
	Very frequent PAC's by sisyphus222	1,208	12	03/02/2022 08:26PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Have a Date in Austin for Watchman by Poppino	931	9	01/08/2022 06:40AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Omron Readings by Lee2022	1,094	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	913	10	04/18/2022 06:29PM Last Post by Steve Verplank
	Coricidin by JDfiB	707	3	12/31/2021 03:16AM Last Post by JDfiB
	Remaining on blood thinners post Watchman procedure by Rob Wilson	921	6	12/30/2021 11:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Exercise & afib by Rob Wilson	1,021	7	01/02/2022 04:15AM Last Post by JayBros
	Post Ablation & Watchman Arrhythmia by KenKY	982	4	12/30/2021 10:17PM Last Post by susan.d
	Is this v-tach? by susan.d	739	4	12/29/2021 10:28PM Last Post by susan.d
	Improving A-fib outcomes by losing weight by David_L	1,057	14	12/29/2021 02:32AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Flacainide by alfrae13	820	3	12/26/2021 01:33PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	V tach after ablation by hiker	947	9	12/26/2021 02:54AM Last Post by hiker
	post ablation encouragement needed by marko	861	4	12/28/2021 06:40PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Eliquis- still in horrible pain by Poppino	1,221	16	01/03/2022 06:10AM Last Post by Carey
	HR up after stopping Sotalol - Normal ? by Tony in Boston	661	2	12/22/2021 03:32PM Last Post by Carey
	adult congenital electrophysiologist by bettylou4488	918	6	12/22/2021 05:21AM Last Post by Carey
	1 year post ablation A-fib free. by frankangelo	910	6	12/24/2021 03:36AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Walking as good for Heart as Running: Lakkireddy by Poppino	817	1	12/20/2021 04:49PM Last Post by Poppino
	monocytes high lab scores and arrhythmias by susan.d	752	4	12/20/2021 09:17PM Last Post by Carey
	Afib at night by gethealthy6	1,096	7	01/31/2022 01:59AM Last Post by tallguy31
	Afib trigger by Afibber20	1,029	5	12/21/2021 01:54AM Last Post by Afibber20
	First af episode after ablation by Lenlec	1,023	9	12/20/2021 04:30PM Last Post by Lenlec
	Ablation or not by jrmnr	1,190	13	12/22/2021 02:21PM Last Post by Ken
	Supporting afibbers.org by GeorgeN	1,546	13	08/22/2022 04:03PM Last Post by karin
	Wearable ECG device by BobsBeat	873	9	01/13/2022 09:46PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	"well over a thousand" from this forum have seen Natale? by David_L	1,295	12	01/08/2022 05:23PM Last Post by CarolM
	Long term persistent, asymptomatic, until now! by diesel	884	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	1,005	11	12/17/2021 05:28AM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation tomorrow by Brian_og	1,139	17	12/21/2021 10:45PM Last Post by Juggsy75
	Vagal afib or electrolyte related? Low carb/keto by BigBoy2020	1,154	6	12/29/2021 07:55AM Last Post by unangan
	Wolf Mini-maze by bettylou4488	1,190	11	03/23/2023 08:27PM Last Post by saulger
	HRS expert panel video mostly about Pulsed Field Ablation by David_L	791	1	12/12/2021 04:28AM Last Post by David_L
	Do you wish you had never done an ablation? by bettylou4488	2,281	36	09/19/2022 01:37AM Last Post by Madeline
	AFib and ASD by Robbiecriss	724	7	01/21/2022 07:40PM Last Post by Robbiecriss
	2 Months post ablation, 1 week off Amiodarone by Thelonious71	723	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	892	8	12/12/2021 08:27AM Last Post by Pompon
	FDA warning on the WatchMan by David_L	883	12	12/09/2021 03:36PM Last Post by Poppino
	***Update*** Re: New to Afib and requesting high Potassium advice by MarkL	713	3	12/06/2021 09:05PM Last Post by MarkL
	Covid-19 and A-fib by David_L	771	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	1,363	26	12/11/2021 06:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Radiation exposure during ablation by David_L	744	2	12/06/2021 08:39PM Last Post by Jeff W
	What to make of this?? Neale a legit reporter by Poppino	769	6	12/06/2021 01:26PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	cumulative ECV / DCR electrocardioversions by strongHeart	744	9	12/05/2021 05:07PM Last Post by Carey
	A Fib by alfrae13	819	5	12/04/2021 02:57AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	If you are considering on getting an Abbott pacemaker… by susan.d	825	10	12/03/2021 03:20PM Last Post by susan.d
	8 month post-ablation niggles by ElectroBlu	1,252	21	12/06/2021 07:04PM Last Post by ElectroBlu
	Acupuncture and A-fib by David_L	1,040	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	920	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	1,534	8	12/01/2021 11:25PM Last Post by susan.d
	LAA and TEE by Pixie	759	4	11/30/2021 12:54PM Last Post by JayBros
	Omega-3 Supplements Could Elevate Risk of Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	792	2	11/28/2021 10:42PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Cardioversion side effects? by susan.d	1,050	14	12/01/2021 06:08AM Last Post by Carey
	BNP number decreasing, but kidney function seems to be worsening by FibLish	830	5	12/06/2021 10:45PM Last Post by Carey
	Liquid Mg by bettylou4488	929	8	12/06/2021 10:06PM Last Post by susan.d
	Massage inducing atrial fibrillation?! by karin	1,249	11	12/10/2021 05:36AM Last Post by Carey
	Junctional rhythm and pacemakers by susan.d	706	3	11/28/2021 02:25AM Last Post by susan.d
	Senior (>65) high dose fluzone shot by susan.d	844	5	11/25/2021 04:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	New to site - questions by GeorgeS	1,525	24	12/13/2021 07:32PM Last Post by GeorgeS
	lung function ?? by bettylou4488	802	5	11/23/2021 08:42PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	My Dr Natale virtual: very new revelations!! by Poppino	959	2	11/24/2021 04:02PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Individualized Studies of Triggers of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	1,468	20	12/10/2021 07:51PM Last Post by GaryPNW
	Valves/AF by Elizabeth	716	2	11/20/2021 12:14PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Can collagen powder cause Afib? by Will1789	1,099	3	11/20/2021 12:47AM Last Post by Carey
	TEE .. what can it tell (other than blood clot) by bettylou4488	715	3	11/20/2021 02:39AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	I Have A Virtual with Dr Natale Monday: my questions by Poppino	770	3	11/19/2021 02:46PM Last Post by Poppino
	Touch up ablations by frankangelo	1,050	10	11/17/2021 06:09PM Last Post by frankangelo
	A Fib by alfrae13	1,110	11	11/18/2021 02:38PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Melatonin and heart rate? by bettylou4488	835	5	11/14/2021 01:55AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	PACs or PVCs ? by Pompon	847	6	11/13/2021 10:34PM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation next week- help relieve my anxiety! by Jlpattison	1,066	11	11/15/2021 08:23PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Two Days Post Ablation by triplea	1,244	18	11/18/2021 12:15AM Last Post by triplea
	O2 device- is it accurate? by susan.d	1,190	10	11/11/2021 10:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Need more advice please about afternoon ectopics by keeferbdeefer	923	8	11/11/2021 06:41PM Last Post by susan.d
	permanent AF can it contribute to Tricuspid regurgitation by Elizabeth	877	5	11/09/2021 05:56AM Last Post by Carey
	Ectopic after shingles shot by keeferbdeefer	809	3	11/06/2021 11:45PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Afib question about booster side effects in causing arrhythmia by susan.d	3,240	36	12/11/2021 02:38AM Last Post by Will1789
	sleep apnea and afib by bettylou4488	1,201	12	11/05/2021 03:56PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Supplements by Juggsy75	1,386	21	11/06/2021 03:35PM Last Post by Allegra1215
	L- Carnitine by californiagal	770	1	11/02/2021 05:03AM Last Post by californiagal
	Allspice and eliquis by susan.d	797	2	11/01/2021 11:35PM Last Post by Carey
	KARDIA 6L monitor by alfrae13	1,042	14	11/15/2021 08:57PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Potassium/Magnesium/PACs-PVCs/Flutter-AFib by Allegra1215	1,011	7	10/31/2021 06:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Grape-sized electric balloon by scribbler	769	6	11/02/2021 11:53AM Last Post by scribbler
	Wim Hof Method and Afib WHM by lermentov	1,200	2	10/30/2021 10:40PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Persistent Afib/flutter Rears its Head -- Again by JayBros	1,150	15	11/04/2021 07:22PM Last Post by JayBros
	Alternatives to Flecainide by Sam	1,079	14	11/03/2021 11:49AM Last Post by Pompon
	sauna type? by LaniB			This topic has been moved.
	Abbott Amulet Update? by ln108	766	3	10/27/2021 11:13PM Last Post by ln108
	Catheter ablation for persistent afib/aflutter by Pixie	810	2	10/26/2021 02:36PM Last Post by Carey
	Vein of Marshall Alcohol Ablation by Pixie	683	3	10/26/2021 06:06PM Last Post by Pompon
	Tooth Extraction on Eliquis??? by Poppino	1,123	8	10/26/2021 09:04PM Last Post by Lorraine
	Heart rate control meds by Dini	1,067	20	10/26/2021 03:41PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Episodes of Afib by Chris Ann Smith	1,164	11	10/24/2021 11:22PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Welp... blood clot. no ablation by bettylou4488	1,003	23	10/31/2021 03:42PM Last Post by Carey
	AF by alfrae13	827	5	10/23/2021 12:41AM Last Post by Carey
	Flecainide POP/Daily or herbal alternatives? Must decide SOON. by cla-fib	998	8	10/27/2021 07:20PM Last Post by LaniB
	New thinking on OAC after Watchman (thoughts?) by Poppino	1,245	6	10/26/2021 10:20PM Last Post by Mauricio
	They’re back! by tsco	882	3	10/19/2021 12:55PM Last Post by tsco
	Interesting algorithm to assess the need of long-term anticoagulation in pts with AF that takes into account the possible LA appendage isolation during RF ablation and the morphology of LA appendage by susan.d	677	1	10/18/2021 07:32PM Last Post by susan.d
	Omegas and AFIB by Faith v.	1,322	9	10/19/2021 02:12PM Last Post by Poppino
	What is this wavy zigzag ekg? by susan.d	943	5	10/21/2021 02:30AM Last Post by susan.d