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QuoteGeorgeN High normal calcium maybe enough to effect afib. It would be interesting to know what afibbers levels are. I have never been tested. My calcium serum levels since 2014 are almost all mid-range (9.4) or lower. In 2007 was 9.3 mg/dL (range 8.5 to 10.6). I have had mine tested abut 20 times since 2009. Always in range.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for letting us know about this. I looked all through this, and it is interesting that there are several instances in which Hans states that the Surveys indicate that LAF rarely progresses into becoming permanent. I think one references Vagal LAF, and the other refers to LAF in general. This goes against the current fatalistic mentality frequently espoused on this site that AF will progrby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey ask him to explain why you need a BB. Because he's on flecainide. Almost all EPs will insist on a rate limiting drug if you're on flecainide. OK right, he needs a BB or CCB if on Flec. After looking at his other posts, he hasn't been on Flecainide for the last 10 years. Apparently the BB originally was for HBP. Just looking at treating HBP, there are alternatby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
What Beta-Blocker you on? There is the Cardio-Selective BB's like Bystolic that cause less side effects. I agree with Carey on the Diltiazem, although its possible that if you have Vagal AFIB it could make the AFIB worse. Many people are unnecessarily taking BB's. I would go back to your Dr. and demand that a change is made, and ask him to explain why you need a BB.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
PC MD: As you indicated, You posted your Covid-19 protocol here . That was a month ago, on March 16th. Is that the regimen you still would follow yourself or recommend? In other words, would you make any revisions yet, now that it is a month later? As for me, I was already on the following pre-Covid-19 supplement regimen: Lorsartan 100mg (for HBP). Vit C 500mg Vit D3 10,400iu (infoby The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
It's certainly worth doing this endeavor. From my perspective, AFIB treatment and response could be improved upon, if their was better stratification of AFIB patients into subcategories. Is the AFIB Vagally or Adrenergically mediated (Triggered)? Is the patient in the relatively "Lone AFIB" category or not? Are they sedentary, or highly athletically active? Is there a Family hby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
The lady with Lung damage in the study used it on a regular basis for 5 years. That is different than an acute usage for Coronavirusby The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
What did the Doctors at the Hospital say about the high BP?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have used these before to help stop passive cigarette smoke and they do work for that purpose. Any comments on the efficacy in stopping Viruses? I have used these in Combo with a non-n95 Surgical mask, and also by themselves, when I thought I was at minimal risk of breathing Clovid-19 tainted air. The companies who make these claim they work against Viruses.by The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Were you still taking Metroprolol while in NSR? Beta-Blocker can make Vagally induced AFIB worse. Many Athletes have Vagal AFIB. I have had AFIB for 15 years, the Doctors always prescribing Beta-Blockers and Anti-Arrythmics that have Beta-Blocking properties. Twice now when it seemed hopeless, and all of the Drugs failed, I chose the non-option presented to me by the Doctors. I got off of eveby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I think your focusing too exclusively on your Vit D levels in relation to your AFIB. Just because you had 1 episode with higher D3 levels doesn't establish cause and effect. Other factors are at play.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I wouldn't unless I was very Symptomatic. Elective or non-essential procedures may be declined anyhow, as our hospitals become overcapacitated and overwhelmed.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Its not AFIB, it's too regular. It's either Tachycardia or Flutter at a 2:1 conduction ratio. Looks like Flutter to me at 2:1, which would make sense that your normal HR is around half of what it is now 110-120 divided by 2 = 55-60. Thats just my Laymans opinion.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sunshine: How long after you stopped the Prednisone did the AFIB occur? Did you taper down on the dosage when discontinuing? How did you feel that evening before the episode, and when you first woke up?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
This thing appears to be already widespread, as many are asymptomatic, or with few symptoms. When they randomly test people they are finding it. "On Tuesday, Dr. Sandra Ciesek, director of the Institute of Medical Virology in Frankfurt, Germany, tested 24 passengers who had just flown in from Israel. Seven of the 24 passengers tested positive for coronavirus. Four of those had no symptomby The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Quotesusan.d I hope this is not true and my son in law’s coworker was not telling the truth. Stock up in Kleenex. Trader joe by me was out of water (boiling is good enough) and Kleenex and many bare shelves. Local big chain too plus Amazon/Whole Foods has a 5 bottle maximum but yesterday they were out of stock. California is hit harder. We still have a cruise ship in limbo with passengersby The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
It's a Myth that you need to take Beta-Blockers all of the time with Paroxysmal AFIB, especially if you are an Athlete, and have Vagally-Mediated Lone AFIB. The exception is if you are actually in AFIB, and need them for Rate-Control. Taking a Beta-Blocker while in NSR makes AFIB more likely for many who have Vagally Mediated AFIB. I agree with Ben.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
There is more evidence that stopping a NOAC abruptly poses a health risk, compared to tapering off of these Drugs. Where is the evidence that Tapering off causes any harm? Same thing with Tapering off of Corticosteriods like Prednisone.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Its a "Black Box Warning" from FDA. My EP says there is similar risks with discontinuing any of the NOAC's, its just worse with Pradaxa. I decided to taper off of these drugs when it is time to get off of them, but there may not be any Medical Literature supporting this idea.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sounds like you need to try to get the Air out of your innards before you retire for the night. Exercise of Walking helps with this, as does having an assistant perform a Heimlich type maneuver to help belch the air out.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Someone posted about the risk of 1:1 flutter from Flecainide about a year ago saying that there was evidence that people were still getting 1:1 conduction even when using a BB. I would titrate up slowly. I have adverse effects from Flec from single doses higher than 200mg, I have tried just taking 100mg at the onset of an episode, and then 100mg every 12 hours thereafter. I have convertedby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am interested to know more about this test subject. Is he in the VMLAF category? (Vagally-Mediated Lone AFIBer). Hans made multiple references to this subcategory of AFIBers that are much more amenable to natural treatment. From my perspective, the Medical profession isn't necessarily smarter than they were 20 years ago in that the competence of Nurses, Technicians and other supportby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good Info, we need to find out (estimate) how much of this time he was actually in AFIB vs Ectopics. 3 days is not very long in the AFIB success world.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz: What was the circumstance with going from the EP you had for 20 years, to another one several months ago? It sounds like the easiest thing to do would be to call up your EP's office and tell them you will start the Amio, or possibly Flecainide immediately, and that you want to be Cardioverted right away. After the ECV, you could stop the Amio if you are having side effects, or stby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz: I actually was never on the Tikosyn, I just contemplated it. I would make your final decision after a sit down visit with your EP, if you can get an Appointment soon. The Nurses give general info, although maybe she did consult with your EP, nevertheless the Dr. is the one that enables your treatment, giving the Orders, whether it is a simple ECV, or Tikosyn administration.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I would go to the UM for the Tikosyn. The Hospitals/Doctors have to have special training to administer it. The local Hospitals may not offer it anyway. I think the usual protocol is the ECV the Patient after the 3 days, before you go home. Some self-convert during the 3 day stay.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz: If you really want to try another Cardioversion, go back to your original EP, and tell him firmly that is what you want. You were self-converting in a short amount of time in many instances for 20 years, that is a very good indication. I know your HR in AFIB is low, as I understand it, your AFIB is primarily Vagally triggered? If your Vagal, then a possible change to your strategyby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Daisy is right, they are not always like that, unless maybe you are constantly going back and forth and the situation has become confused, then you would need to pick a primary Doctor. His stance sounds sounds too extreme.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I think Hans did cite at least 1 study that showed that Blood Flow through the Atria was preserved during AFIB, if you had a good pumping strength (Ejection Fraction), and your rate was well controlled. The mechanism being that if the Ventricles are pumping strong, that they physically push up against the Atria during each stroke, and create blood flow that way. This would explain all of thoseby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Like Rocketritch indicated while on the Tikosyn initially, you would probably be able to move somewhat freely around the Hospital floor, not stuck in bed for 3 days.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM