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From a post by Hans in the last BB Re: Clot formation Left Atrial Appendage Author: Hans Larsen (---.gv.shawcable.net) Date: 02-13-07 09:48 Jackie, Does the left atrial appendage have a useful purpose? I believe most of our body parts have a useful purpose and that includes the LAA. You can read more about the pros and cons of removing it in Volume III of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: Towardby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
On the heels of the Baxter/heparin problem, comes the comment that the FDA agency needs more money to function properly. Other articles speculate that Baxter may become the next Mattelby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
<> -Part 1 DGL <>-Part 2 GERD, Digestive Issues & Health <>- Part 3 GERD & Digestive Ailments Includes References <> Part 4 Stress & Digestion; Diaphragm Function <> Part 5 Leaky Gut Syndrome - Part 6 Leaky Gut Syndrome continued <> Part 7 The Immune System <> Part 8 Probiotics No More Heartburn Part 9 Testing As mentioned earlier in this series, sometimes heart conditions goby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - ginkgo increases circulation in the microvessels and is also good for improving hearing....but I've found it especially helpful with memory. Also good for memory is phosphatidyl serine (expensive) and Acetyl L- carnitine. It can't be just L-carnitine. Along with these, Alpha lipoic acid completes the combination for memory enhancement. Probably too much for your father to want toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Congratulations Sue. That's really good news and good information for others here who may face a similar situation. I wish you well with your surgery. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kaayla - thanks for posting your update. I'm very pleased for your success; As we get into our sixties, life in NSR becomes precious. I wish you well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - we've covered that in other posts...weight bearing exercise and free weights along with the nutritionals that help in the bone remodeling department. No question, exercise is very important.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marian - that's all the info that was there. Wil - I must be in line for a CH because I've taken ginkgo for at least 10 years - the standardized extract as directed by Michael Murray - Natural Factors... Ginkgo biloba Phytosome capsules contain one part Ginkgo biloba extract (standardized to 24% Ginkgo flavonglycosides, 6% Terpene lactones) bound to two parts phosphatidylcholine to significby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - serum potassium level is a standard test and fairly accurately reflects what's going on inside the cells. You do need to have your doctor specify Red Blood Cell Magnesium test to find out what's inside the cell for magnesium as the serum magnesium (the standard) does not indicate accurately what's inside the cell. They can tell you the extra cost if you persist with knowiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - I can appreciate your experience. Definitely, have the DEXA bone density for a baseline and have another in a couple of years. It's good to keep track of it but osteopenia in post-menopausal women is normal. From my post on Overdo$ed American by John Abramson MD. OSTEOPOROSIS/OSTEOPENIA/OSTEONECROSIS Remember we dont want to become duped on focusing on a surrogate endpoint.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Martin - Interesting experiment you've had here. As I recall, the literature says that flecanide can become proarrhythmic in time. What exactly that means - chemically - I'm not sure... like does it mean the more you take, the more you need or the reverse? ... the body becomes saturated with it and additional daily doses contribute to more arrhythmia... I think the latter. Gladby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks - I had a feeling it had but I was into a new link and found it so decided to post. Sorry. Robin - means that those who have lone atrial fibrillation are at low risk to go on to permanent afib, die or stroke or have congestive heart failure..... .....just as Hans has been telling us regularly in his posts.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Charlie - we recommend magnesium glycinate which is a chelated amino acid chelated version patented by Albion Labs. Read the label to be sure it is by Albion as not all chelates are created equal. This one has the most bioavailability and allows a large dose without experience the typical bowel tolerence issues found with most magnesium supplements. Magnesium relaxes blood vessels and helps prby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - it's really not the calories but the food from which the calories originate... if you snack on a starchy carb/sugary food, it will only compound the problem with hypoglycemia. A protein snack that has some healthy fat along with it goes a long way to keep those hypoglycemic events from occurring. Full fat yogurt (plain) no sugar or fruit added or no chemical/artificial sweeteners iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
More info Evid Based Med. 2008 Feb;13(1):24.Related Articles, Links Comment on: Circulation. 2007 Jun 19;115(24):3050-6. Patients with lone atrial fibrillation had low risk of progression to permanent atrial fibrillation, death, congestive heart failure, and stroke. Falk G, Fahey T. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical School, Dublin, Ireland. Publication Types: Comment PMID: 182by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Along with this one another LAF study was cited... Hans may have already reported on this...I can't keep track of all the titles these days so sorry if this is a repeat: Long-term progression and outcomes with aging in patients with lone atrial fibrillation: a 30-year follow-up study. Circulation 2007 Jun 19; 115(24):3050-6. Jahangir A, Lee V, Friedman PA, Trusty JM, Hodge DO, Kopecky SLby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This will be worth reading if someone can find an online link that publishes the article. Latest Paper: Evid Based Med. 2008 Feb ;13 (1):24 18234932 Patients with lone atrial fibrillation had low risk of progression to permanent atrial fibrillation, death, congestive heart failure, and stroke. Gavin Falk , Tom Faheyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ginkgo biloba extract improves coronary blood flow in healthy elderly adults: Role of endothelium-dependent vasodilation. Phytomedicine 2008 Feb 5; Wu Y, Li S, Cui W, Zu X, Du J, Wang F Department of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, PR China. Advancing age decreases endothelial function; accordingly, it alters the physiological regulation of coronby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I agree about the vagus nerve which is the 10th cranial nerve - originates in there and travels down the neck to the various organs including heart and diaphragm. The vagus is also stimulated with gag reflex which accounts what some have mentioned regarding afib and vomiting. A chiropractic adjustment can make sure the cervicals are aligned properly but it may have to be repeated until the postby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
My old favorite is low blood sugar at those hours as the adrenaline surge from that was always something that made my heart rate go up and then I'd get afib.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jake - I have no science to direct you to on how long before flutter becomes damaging to a heart, but one time when I was in the hospital for a med change, my room mate said she waited too long to get help for her flutter and it damaged her heart. She had no idea that it would. She had congestive heart failure and was on amiodarone and was there because she had gone back into flutter and was awby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elizabeth - I can't answer about the flutter, but back in 06 a black box warning was mandated for Cipro regarding a tendency toward Achilles tendon rupture... typically sports-related. Do a google search on this topic and decide if you want to continue with Cipro.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
If you can find the 2/21/08 Wall Street Journal at your library, you may find the front-page article on heparin of interest. Its almost a full-page of copy. It comes as a result of 4 deaths and some 350 allergic reactions among patients who received heparin sold in the US by Baxter International. Here are some of the highlights: There is growing concern over heparins safety and of raw matby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Don't be misled that all PUFAs are harmless or are even good for you.... Only the Omega 3 fats from fish oil and nuts - (some say flax) are healthy - the others from soy, corn, and seeds are manufactured and are not considered healthy. As for the AA, the body needs it to be in the correct ratio...we need some but not too much or it turns inflammatory. Since sodium and calcium are excitby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Back in the BB before this one, I believe, we had discussion on this topic and Hans contributed information about the function of the LAA and wisdom that it useful secretes hormones as I recall. Stapling may keep that function in tact but removal certainly would eliminate it. Some cardiac surgeons apparently automatically remove the LAA when performing the Maze or variations of that surgicalby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I looked to find the reference that elevated cortisol (the stress hormone) will lower testosterone couldn't find the lecture I was thinking of... but I did find my notes from a presentation at the '04 Anti-Aging World Congress by Pamela Smith, MD, anti-aging specialist. (But I do recall the stress connection to low testosterone levels.) ANDROPAUSE . (Male Menopause) Testosterone replacement theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - Tylenol is not known to specifically target inflammation; it may help reduce pain though. I agree with the addition of MSM. It's great for pain and inflammation. I doubt if either would affect afib. Just don't use alcohol and take Tylenol as can damage the liver. PRESCRIBED FOR: Acetaminophen is used for the relief of fever as well as aches and pains associated with mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This was fun... I opened this post thinking it was going to be a recipe for William! I have some info from a lecture specificially on curcumin that may offer some helpful details as for dosing and effect. As soon as I complete the Heartburn series, I'll look it up in my files. I've used higher doses of curcumin to lower general inflammation and found it extremely helpful. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Tom - well, darn. This is often the way it goes with afib. You may convert on your own even yet. I recall Hans used to go for quite long periods and then finally self-convert. Keep taking your aspirin or nattokinase or whatever you do to assist with anticlotting. This is what happened to me when I went beyond 4 days in AF... and then started to worry - called the cardiologist who had meby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM