Healthy people shouldn't be taking aspirin to prevent heart disease, researchers say in a new report that casts doubt on recommendations from U.S. health officials.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike Law - Mine field, indeed. You are undoubtedly not hanging on to magnesium and that makes it difficult for the potassium to work properly. Perhaps IM magnesium would be an option? Do you know your serum potassium level? Serum magnesium isn't a useful measurement, but for potassium, it's important to know... keeping in mind that the potassium is constantly changing. Additonalby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Another related article just released Want to Reduce Your Heart Risk By a Whopping Percentage? [1]No, this doesnt involve diet or supplements or exercise. One of the most altruistic and easiest things to do is to give blood. But you may not realize just how much it can improve your heart health. Blood viscosity is one of the most important, but least understood, factors in cardiovascularby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - if you push the potassium intake before intracellular magnesium is optimal, then that can make arrhythmia worse. This is laid out in The Strategy report and CR 72. It can take many months to optimize magnesium and in some who are refractory, it doesn't happen without heroics such as IM or IV magnesium. The electrolytes support or facilitate the voltage needed to for NSR and unless oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Art - do plenty of research on any EP you are considering. The safety and success of the procedure depend on his knowledge, skill and plenty of experience. Ask questions. Afib may be a nuisance, but a botched ablation can be far worse. There is an Integrative Medicine Cardiologist in the Toledo, James Roberts that may be able to direct you to a expert EP in the area or at least give you someby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good for you, Curt. Enjoy life in NSR. Best to you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Not to minimize the risk of stroke for anyone- regardless of the etiology- but its worth mentioning that the 48-hour rule undoubtedly comes from the fact that the churning of blood in the heart chamber is different than that of the elevated whole-blood viscosity issue where the non-Newtonian characteristics of whole blood apply. Discussions of shear rates and shear stress are about arterial fby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'll report more shortly.. on a tight schedule today. Back soon. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - the answer is in CR 72 as to why that works.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - I don't know if this answers your question, but in my Natale ablation the burns or lesions were very near each of the PVs. At the time, they worried about stenosis of the veins as a result of scar contraction. Not long after mine in '03, Dr. Natale developed his 'antrum' procedure where they avoided burning close to the PVs and made the lesions farther away in the antby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Mike - Important caveat, for sure. I've been reading about that product in the LEF literature and it sounded interesting. Thanks for your first-hand experience/testimonial, although sorry you had to go through that. I am very aware of how terrible a hypoglycemic event feels. I'm glad you were able to offset it. Push your magnesium and potassium to make sure you're stableby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nel - The valsalva is most likely to work right at the onset of AF...although it never worked for me. However, it certainly can't hurt to try it. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dabigatran Associated with Higher MI and ACS Risks Dabigatran users face increased risks for myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) relative to those on control medications or placebo, according to a meta-analysis in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers examined outcomes in some 30,000 patients from seven randomized trials of dabigatran use in various settings (e.g.,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's not entirely true about dependent on movement only... the shear stress does come into play, of course, but inflammation makes cells stick together as wellas mis-shapen, damaged cells and other debris that floats in the blood stream along with the natural components. The effects of ROS as it oxidies cells is very damaging and also affects the flow. If you are dehydrated, the blood wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I keep emphasizing that knowing about blood viscosity is critical for afibbers and for the very reason as Phyllis points out... thick blood may clot before the 48-hour general rule. There are many factors that contribute to increased blood viscosity and every afibber should know their biomarkers discussed in a recent thread... Blood Viscosity as a CV risk marker Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - The rule here as directed by the Electrophysiology Department at Cleveland Clinic is not to go longer than 48 hours due to risk of clot formation if not on anti-coagulant medication. Otherwise, clots form in the left atrium since there is typically incomplete clearance from that chamber while fibrillating. When blood is overly thick (blood viscosity), clots form more easily and more rapiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's wonderful, Gill. They do good work in Bordeaux. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In the latest online email news from theheart.org, they have an editorial segment titled All about dronedarone, from ATHENA to PALLAS which includes referenced study reviews which should be useful if you are on this drug or are considering taking it. January 6, 2012 Recorded: November 15, 2011 The results of the PALLAS study presented at the American Heart Association 2011 Scientific Seby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Robert - It's not just Hans giving the criticism or warning. Drugs may be a necessary evil as they all have some degree of adverse effect but it makes no sense to use one that has had published warnings when there are so many that seem to work fairly well for many people Why tempt fate? This is one of many similar articles posted here not long ago.\ European Medicines Agency Recommends Restrby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Oops - forgot to include the Lipoprotein(a) Lp(a) test in those diagnostics aimed at prevention. As for the CRP... it should be the high-sensitivity or Cardiac CRP measurement rather then the routine CRP. The consequences of inflammation covers a very broad range of adverse health conditions including heart cells and why afibbers need to be aware. Cardiologist, Stephen Sinatra's articleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It is naïve to be concerned about stroke risk and not consider that one must address the core issue of blood viscosity. Elevated blood viscosity allows clots to form. Awareness of the factors that contribute to elevated viscosity should be everyones primary concern especially the role that systemic inflammation plays on atherosclerotic plaque formation and all that ensures as a result, downstrby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dr. Garry Gordon says regularly with pride that he does not use any prescription blood thinners in his practice and has not had stroke or MI in any of his patients during all his years of practice. (He's now 77). He references nattokinase, Wobenzyme and the Boulouke enzyme from earthworms on his website along with his protocols and observations for using the enzymes to lower blood viscosiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm glad you find the theanine beneficial. Lowering stress and relaxing is imperative and is especially important for those with afib. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hsia CH, Shen MC, Lin JS, Wen YK, Hwang KL, Cham TM, Yang NC. Nattokinase decreases plasma levels of fibrinogen, factor VII, and factor VIII in human subjects.Nutr Res. 2009 Mar;29(3):190-6 Nattokinase, a serine proteinase from Bacillus subtilis, is considered to be one of the most active functional ingredients found in natto. In this study, we hypothesized that nattokinase could reduce certainby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
If you use the synthethized version of L-theanine, then the vitamin K is non-existent so there is no interference with coumadin. The trademark designation is Suntheanine. Hans' has it on his iHerb web vitamin link.... I use the Jarrow 100. Here's a clip from Michael Murray, ND, and his article on theanine. You can email me if you like... I have the complete article that I can sharby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ben - Previously, I've done significant reading about iodine supplementation and I'm not aware that there is a warning for those who also take metformin. It would have been an instant alert for me because my son takes metformin and he supplements with small doses of iodine. I went to the Optimox website, the source of Iodoral by the iodine proponents, Abraham, Flechas and Brownsteinby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ian - check out this previous post on the Iodine controversy. The proponents of high-dose iodine say it is safe to use. Others disagree. It's always wise to test. Iodine Deficiency <;by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Murray - It's not true that your thyroid won't respond (eventually) on its own if given nutritional support. For over 20 years, I've taken both the synthetic hormone, Synthroid..which helped me develop goiteroid tissues and nodules... and then Armour Thyroid natural hormone. I also use thyroid support supplements and last year, my TSH was getting too low... .4 . Because hypeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Faith - it's good to see someone is finally getting the message.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Laurel - I was previously vagal (mostly) .... if you haven't read my observational report (The Strategy)... now might be a good time. Four years after my successful ablation, I began to have breakthrough arrhythmias once every 6 or 9 months so I fine-tuned my nutritional support which included the critical, essential minerals/electrolytes... but what really clinched the success was whatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM