Overheating of tissue during ablation can lead to stenosis - if they are near the pulmonary veins. Also tamponade - a burn through the heart wall which can be caused by not knowing when to stop the energy delivery (heat)... as the tissue keeps on heating after the energy stopped. Tamponade can lead to some serious remedial surgical repair. Another example of overheating is the esophageal fistuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's not the case with the thyroid issues caused by Amiodarone - you should not confuse the issue between conventional (typical) hypothyroidism and the toxic effect that drugs like Ami cause. Some people are greatly affected by the Ami and it takes some medical heroics to fix. Hopefully, this new version will avoid that complication but if I were considering taking the Multaq and alreaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes Paul - all grains metabolize to acid ash.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
From the news release: Dronedarone Approved for Maintenance Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter Dronedarone has received FDA approval "to help maintain normal heart rhythms in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter." Dronedarone is an amiodarone derivative and will be marketed as Multaq. The agency says the drug "may cause critical adversby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Do they know the LT effects - like over 5 years or so use of Multaq on the thyroid? T Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Paul - I agree with Joyce about liquidizing. It's very healthy to utilize the whole plant and not just the juice. Beware that it can be tempting to add lots of fruit and this is self-defeating. Fruit is high in fructose, the natural fruit sugar, and then you have the high glycemic load to deal with and that whole story about pulling out stored potassium to metabolize the extra sugar. Beby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Justine and all - if you still are bothered with afib, then amaranth or any other grain product and the use of baked goods are still going to cause the problem with carb metabolism and the usage of potassium to metabolize and a perpetuation of AF if potassium remains low. Baked goods are not health foods so just keep that in mind if AF continues to be a part of your life. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have listened to three different experts on gluten sensitivities and how that impacts overall health including true Celiac disease... (about 3.5 hours worth of teleconferences). I don't recall any bringing up a 'germ' factor but I might speculate it could reference a connection between the practice of using more antibiotics and therefore lowering of natural, normal populationsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Valerie - thanks for your input. While I had known of the Paleo eating plan for many years prior, I was intrigued by the gluten/gliaden protein and casein protein from dairy that is found to be very troublesome for many people according to those pratitioners who treat those with manifestations of these sensitivities. They often reference them as gluten sensitive even though they don't haveby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - I would not use that product. The oxide form is not going to provide much as it is not absorbable and the aspartate form may be excitatory. If it says it's elemental then that's what it means... surprising... it must be a very large capsule. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie - I was able to lower the Armour dosing as the iodine seems to help keep the thyroid profile numbers in a better range. I give credit to increased energy from regular dosing of d-ribose and L-carnitine but I'm sure the iodine helps as well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ibo - Do not let any cardiologist talk you into a nodal ablation until you have heard from one of the top Electrophysiologists that there is no other option. That's absurd. I hope you have confused the terminology of what's suggested. As for magnesium IVs, they can be useful as can magnesium injections but you need to locate a physician who understands the dosing and delivery. One of our forby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - check the label carefully... most likely it's not 400 mg in just one tablet...but rather several... like 2 or even 4. Also check to see the form of the magnesium.... does it list magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, etc. The form of the magnesium is going to make a difference as to how much your body can actually use from what you take (called bioavailability)by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie - did his doctor tell him to take the calcium? In cases of very low D, it's better to get the D up and then worry about the calcium...especially if your afib gets worse.... Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Often comes from the increased nutrients - esp. potassium.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
A bit of sea salt is a good thing. Adding iodine may be worthwhile. It's more of a try and see type thing as the iodine experts recommend fairly high doses and conservative functional medicine MDs are soft-pedaling the dosage. So start by adding some low-dose iodine - the forms are mentioned in the BB. I currently use a combination product plus an additional organic iodine said to be sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie and Mike - You've chosen an excellent EP. My ablation was in Nov. of '03. Outside of about 5 breakthrough arrhythmia events - one early on and the rest after 3 years... with the last almost one year ago, I'm very pleased with the results from a single ablation. Often, people need two procedures for success. Some, more. My heart rate was elevated at first but in lessby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's the list of study references from the product data sheet....some do not appear to be animal studies. References: 1. Stef et al. Resveratrol inhibits aggregation of platelets from high-risk cardiac patients with aspirin resistance. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2006 Aug;48(2):1-5. 2. Labinskyy N, et al. Vascular dysfunction in aging: potential effects of resveratrol, an anti-inflammatoryby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - what did your GP say when you asked him the questions you are asking here? If he's recommending it then he should know the pros and cons. I'd also be taking K2MK7 and substantial doses of vitamin D3 to ensure that calcium goes into bones and not soft tissue. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Lance for point that out.... I must have blown by that section in the data sheet. Good to know. In the teleconferences I've heard on this topic, the estrogen issue has not been emphasized as a 'warning'....but it certainly should be acknowledged. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Paul - I'm really impressed with your analysis of your AF journey and the progress you've made. Good job. As you know, I've attended many classes and lectures on the nutritional aspect of maintaining health in the body and not just specifically for AF. Understanding the physiology of nutritional needs at the biochemical level can be extremely complicated. Suffice to say, the body was designby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joy - be aware that magnesium citrate has a laxative effect and it doesn't take much for some people to experience it fairly quickly. The glycinate version is formulated to avoid bowel tolerance issues until you reach fairly high doses. Everyone responds differently, but I just wanted to warn you start low and go slowly with the citrate version if you intend to use that. It's a goodby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elena - yes - supplement with Lysine - I use NOW brand if I think I may need to use it. Occasionally, I'll get little twinges in the area where the original lesions were and I know it's time to add more lysine. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joy - The diaphragm is the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. It can become displaced and sometimes herniated. When it pushes up too high, that can crowd the heart and for some cause arrhythmias. You can just google diaphragm muscle and read all about it. You can read my story here: <; 12/15/04 I'd strongly recommend you buy Hans first book...click just below these meby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joy - before you go to the next step of destroying the a/v node, consult with one of the top EPs to confirm that is an appropriate step for you. Most people who reach the end of drug tolerance are not destined for node destruction and pacemaker. That's horrendously drastic. You must consider getting several expert opinions first. I totally agree with Dr. Rogers assessment to find out whaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lance - I have not read about the estrogenic issue mentioned. Several of the very well known functional medicine experts are recommending resveratrol as the most potent antioxidant available. I use it for that and plan to continue although it's typically not possible to see physical evidence of efficacy for some of these nutrients. I just know what it's supposed to do and why. Sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Lance for providing that link. The fibrosis issue was covered in a Conference Room topic.... worth reading. Proteolytic enzymes such as serrapeptase and/or nattokinase help break down fibrosis. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Interesting Howie... I'm with Dr. Ridker and many others who feel that the role of inflammation is a key point. My skeptical mind says there must be some hidden agenda here as there is too much evidence to the contrary. Perhaps it goes along with the currrent thought that we test too much. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM