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Yes, My LAA has been isolated but my ejection fracture is 55-60%. I do not have low flow.
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Yes, bridge for any procedure that requires you to stop Eliquis. You could make this easier by calling Natale's office and asking for a copy of the protocol so you can just hand it to local doctors and tell them you refuse to do the procedure unless they follow it.
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Wonder if they could provide copies of or citations to research that explains the "why" this needs to be done. Might help get past resistance.
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Yes, bridge for any procedure that requires you to stop Eliquis. You could make this easier by calling Natale's office and asking for a copy of the protocol so you can just hand it to local doctors and tell them you refuse to do the procedure unless they follow it.
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Wonder if they could provide copies of or citations to research that explains the "why" this needs to be done. Might help get past resistance.
susan.d just posted the research: [www.tctmd.com]
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Smackman, I spent a big chunk of my life living in rural America, so I'm familiar with the realities. But you seem to be saying there's no solution other than just going along with the guy and taking a monumental risk with your life. There is hard evidence that what he wants you to do is extremely dangerous. You might try printing out the research and showing it to him.
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Wonder if they could provide copies of or citations to research that explains the "why" this needs to be done. Might help get past resistance.
susan.d just posted the research: [www.tctmd.com]
No, looking for actual studies, not articles about them.
I'm guessing Smackman isn't the first person to run into this problem. In my opinion, Austin should have a packet that includes the bridging procedure as well as studies/data that make the case as to why it is necessary. This should be provided in a form that a doc can immediately see that it makes sense to do the bridging as well as what to do. That is, make it easy for them.
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Thanks Mrs. Jackie. I do not want to die of a stroke. I have had some blow back from some who just do not understand dealing with Rural America. It’s not a excuse; It’s a Reality Check.Quote
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Hello David ... I've just been catching up with reading on the forum... and after reading your responses here to this thread, I'm really sorry you have this worry hanging over your head..... I know you are smart and I certainly hope you find a satisfactory solution to the dilemma. I certainly don't want you to be harmed. I can't begin to imaging your frustration and I wanted to let you know.
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Someday maybe someone can explain to me why a missing A Wave is a Catastrophic Heart Issue.
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I will not jeopardize my health but to just say FIRE HIM is out of the loop. I will just get it taken care of. Someday maybe someone can explain to me why a missing A Wave is a Catastrophic Heart Issue.
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Not sure I understand why you even need a local EP. Aren't you in NSR following Natale's ablation?
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I don’t understand. If you have been in nsr for 4 years, how can a stroke occur? Is it because the act of surgery causes blood clots, which is independent of AF?
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I’ve found that specialists often have dedicated nurses with whom they share close communication. My cardiologist, for example, works beside his wife. I often say he does the talking and she does the listening. Perhaps you could gather the information and have a talk with the nursing staff. It’s often easier to have a longer conversation that way versus the ever hectic 15 minute office visit and it may work to plant a bug in his or her ear.
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What's the difference for afibbers between CHADS2 AND CHADS-VASC scoring?
I am now 75, so I get 2 points on CHADS-VASC and 1 point on CHADS2.
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I notice there is no score if you are over 65. I thought that counted as one point. I thought I scored 3 points- age, gender and high blood pressure. According to this link I score 2 not 3.
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Carey does flutter count as “lone AF? What about one time history of dvt?
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Agree to Disagree. My facts are real not statistics. My Wives Arrhythmia’s started 11 weeks after taking 50k iu of Vitamin D a week 1X a week. She never had issues before and the Arrhythmia’s stopped approx 2 weeks after stopping the 50000 iu a week. Our Cardiologist agrees. Also our Primary Physician agrees there had to be some “there there”.Quote
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I had surgery, listened to the surgeon, went off Eliquis, had a stroke before I could start taking it again.[/quote
Was the surgeon the EP that Ablated you? Has your LAA been isolated? I know what my Cardiologist says but my EP Dr. Natale says to Bridge. I listen to my EP’s in Austin but I do wonder why there is such a big divide on what to do. This Bridging Technique needs to be made available freely and a explanation of WHY so someone who is Ablated in Austin goes home 12 Hours away can have a little confidence in there local EP’s recommendation. What does one do in case of a emergency and a family member must make the decision for you? They will listen to the instructions of their local Hospital because there is no way they would know better. It can be a scary situation. Most Ablated in Sustin never return to Austin after the TEE and most do not know about this Great Forum.
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I listen to my EP’s in Austin but I do wonder why there is such a big divide on what to do.
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The trouble is, even having that protocol doesn't mean a doctor will be willing to follow it. I've heard from a couple of patients who had surgeons refuse to do procedures despite having the protocol sent to them directly by Austin.
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The trouble is, even having that protocol doesn't mean a doctor will be willing to follow it. I've heard from a couple of patients who had surgeons refuse to do procedures despite having the protocol sent to them directly by Austin.
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