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You would have to have a blanking period on all Ablations, otherwise the success rates quoted by proponents would not possible. Good question, maybe not a definitive answer, as it is a new method, but it would make sense that it would on average be less.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotehds Sounds like Anti-Fib might be right. You may have gone from afib into flutter. That's common in both directions (afib -> flutter and flutter -> afib). Thanks. It’s very unnerving so your responses and support mean a lot to me. Is this something that warrants having my ECG checked immediately? I agree with Carey, if going to an ER means waiting and the place is busy.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
You could have converted from AFIB into Atrial Flutter, not all the way to NSR. Pulse would feel regular, if it continues an EKG would clarify whats going on.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I would think she just needs a good cardiologist preferably an EP to get tested and diagnosed. Then worry about a good Ablation Dr, if that is warranted.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
As I have posted before, I too have successfully used Georges methods to covert, using Flecainide PIP simultaneously. Only 25-30% success rate, but since I try on successive nights, I have been able to forgo an otherwise necessary Cardioversions, as I have been 95% persistent (not converting on my own) with my episodes in the past. Take it seriously if you try it.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I agree with getting a Cardioversion. The odds are against it holding, but since it's a relatively easy procedure with low risks, the Dr's are recommending you try it before going to the next step. You could try an alternative Anti-Arrythmic medication instead of Amioderone. There is value to testing how you feel in NSR, even if it doesn't hold. If you have been in AFIB you mayby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am not taking blood thinners. I use Ibuprofen sparingly, I dont use Naproxen any longer. If I was on thinners and needed to take an anti-inflammatory, I would take low dose of a steriod like Prednisone or Hydrocortisone, with a long taper-down to minimize side effects coming off of it. I say this having 30 years of experience taking anti-inflammatories for chronic Lupus SLE.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Naproxen is in the same class of drugs as Ibuprofen, but it is not the same thing. I have had experiences with AFIB being triggered coming off of Naproxen. And I have had taken the drug alot in the past, and kept detailed records of both starting and stopping Medications and any AFIB episodes. There is some medical literature showing that Naproxen can alter the NA+/K+ balance in the Atria,by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Between me and Susan we have over 100 ECV experiences, plus the times they didn't convert us. "The steady rate showing on the ECG, and its high number, 149, told me that, for me, it was almost certainly flutter. The kind technician administering the 12 lead ECG looked closely and said she could see a 2:1 block...meaning flutter. However, when I asked the internist as she discharged mby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
For those of you that have researched Nattokinase, Can you take it with the NOAC's, like Eliquis or Zarelto? Or is there an issue with Statins? I have heard of an issue with Warfarin, involving the Vit K issue.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteKen S I also figured out during this process that my PIP dose of flec, which has been 300 mg (as I'm over 154 #'s (70 kg)) is to high and 200 mg works better for me. Prior to figuring this out, in recent times, the 300 mg would convert me to flutter (a very stable rhythm), which I'd have to convert back to afib & then NSR. With 200 mg, the flutter does not happenby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sounds like they meant there was an increased need for anti-coagulation if someone was Vaxxed. Maybe it was misunderstood, or it was a borderline decision. I know of someone that had a clot in there leg, then had a stroke, but no long-term AC was given at first. When the guy later brought it up again with the Dr., then they put him on AC's.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotegloaming ... Also you have to ask them what they are giving you beforehand, or they probably won't tell you. When the anesthesiologist comes in 5-10 minutes before the Cardio Doc, he/she asks you several questions, and there is time to discuss this at this point. Not at my hospital. In fact, when the nurse was flushing out my IV immediately after its insertion, I made a move toby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN I believe when Propofol is given it lengthens the recovery time to get back to normal after the procedure, and that is why I don't want it. Assume you meant fentanyl? Yes, thanks for the correctionby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
"The fentanyl, according to the person supervising, was to reduce pain. Some find Propofol painful when it is administered. People in pain need more mollifying, probably more sedation, which isn't a desirable circumstance." About 30% of the time of my many ECV's the anesthesiologists wanted to use Fentanyl. I tell them them I would rather not, and in all but one occasion, tby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey But there's no reason to use a CPR mask. Really. Not doing the ventilations improves CPR. No matter how counterintuitive that seems, it's true. The only reason professional CPR still includes ventilation is because they're never working alone and they have the proper equipment. They can continue ventilations simultaneously with chest compressions. You can't. I canby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for the links PavanPharter, I ordered the CPR mask.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I understand that Community CPR no longer includes mouth-to-mouth. But what if your 20-30 min away from help arriving? If you had an air bag mask then you would use it, and if not, then revert to mouth-to--mouth? This happens all the time in rural areas, where someone goes down, and it's either wait for 20+ minutes, or try to transport the patient towards the Hospital as best you can. Soby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
This article from CNN says that your supposed to give Chest compressions for 2 minutes after using an AED in the circumstance of Cardiac Arrest. Is this just a general guideline? and in reality a trained person would check the Vitals after the shock, and proceed based on whether a pulse was restored, giving O2 (mouth to mouth), if the person was not breathing on their own?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
They have Ambulances on standby, so I am thinking that a defibrillator is standard equiptment on an Ambulance? Maybe they just didn't have the medical personnel on the field to realize quickly, that you need to use an AED to break the Arrythmia. Also the Bills players intentionally created a human visual shield, to block the view of what was going on. They used to do that sort of thinby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's my take on it also Pavan. Although do we know the timeline for sure?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
"Unfortunately some Stevia that I consumed contained maltodextrin. That ingredient probably is the culprit. It’s very high glycemic and for me not nsr friendly." Yes, definitely look at all the ingredients. Stevia products are not all the same. Some have other sweeteners like Erythritol or some other sugar alcohol added. It's not all pure Stevia. From my personnel experienceby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Some of the devices would be better than others, but in order to diagnose Flutter, you need to see the little P waves. A 10 or 12 lead EKG is the only thing I would trust to be definative.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for reposting this, I missed it the 1st time.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I would ask your EP to clarify or expand on his previous answer. Your already dealing with the normal post-ablation inflammation for a period of time. The Vaccines are known for risk of causing inflammation (myocarditis). If you waited several months, you would still get the of anti-body boost, just that the window of protection would be pushed out in time.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
"it would be the quick 'n dirty kind, not where they stop the heart and then reactivate it a few seconds later." Does anyone know what this nurse was referring to? Normally on an ECV, they shock the Heart, and the jolt of the electricity wipes out all of the existing electrical activity in the Heart, until the bodies own impulse comes in through the SA node. The heart reactivaby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteKwilk Initially I forgot to include the link to his write up, here it is The following measures eliminated my atrial fibrillation (AF) and all ectopic beats, without surgery or medication Steve's work was done primarily on prevalence and reduction of Ectopy/PAC's, not actual AFIB, although I that did have hardcore persistent AFIB, and others with paroxysmal AFIB havby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve posted here several times about 3 years ago. There was in-depth response to his posts, which should be still relevant as far as no significant changes since then. I recommend looking through them. Steve's work was done primarily on prevalence and reduction of Ectopy/PAC's, not actual AFIB, although I that did have hardcore persistent AFIB, and others with paroxysmal AFIB haveby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Quit checking your BP in the middle of the night after a stressful dream and the problem will go away. Yea right, quit checking BP will make hypertension not there. Seriously though, going to a sleep Dr. or getting a sleep study in this spot would give someone definitive insight if they wanted to really find out what was going on.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM