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Thanks Hans for the clarification. I thought it seemed to be a bit exaggerated. Now, since you bring up France, do you have any idea how much the people pay in income taxes there to finance the care? Certainly from an ablation success standpoint, Bordeaux wins vs. Canada, apparently. Be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great news, Darla - let's hope this is the beginning of a trend. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cynthia - sorry. Since we seem to be having a rash of post-ablation breakthroughs, can you offer any comment that your EP may have made about the prevalence of this late-stage breakthrough. I'm sure we'd all be interested in what the theories are as to why so long after an ablation there is trouble. Good luck on the second. For those who have had the second, it seems to be highly eby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alex - the integrity of blood vessels can be improved with the proper nutritional support - antioxidants, ginkgo, proanthocyanidins (pycnogenol) and especially nattokinase or serrapeptidase in the case of varicose veins. When I first began nattokinase about six years ago, I had a very small varicose vein behind my knee. It was less than half an inch but very hard. Gradually, the vein becameby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gord - While this is certainly off topic for this forum, I had to comment about my experience just this morning. The lab tech for my blood draw said she was originally from Canada but had become a US citizen years ago... she commented that one of her doctor-friends remarked about a medical facility just across the US border near Niagara Falls has a bank of MRI equipment just so Canadians canby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James - FYI After cardioversion post-ablation, I was left with little runs of what Dr. Natale diagnosed from a two-week Holteras 'sinus tachycardia.' I never have enough to calculate how many per minute - there are only about 5 to 8 really fast beats and then NSR. It's an odd feeling and entirely different from what afib feels like. If I had them for a minute or more atby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - that really is good news. I'll bet your are overjoyed. Now let life begin - again. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Contrats! Jimmie - Keep us posted. NSR should be coming your way soon. Be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howie - A very long time ago, my family physician said that milk is good for baby cows. Period. I wonder now that I see this, if you get way too much calcium compared to what your magnesium intake is. An imbalance can certainly help over-stimulate heart cells. I presume you do not take any supplemental magnesium? And...alcohol depletes magnesium as does sugar. Just a thought. That saiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
larkl - welcome but also sorry to learn of your afib development. If you spend any time reading here, you'll learn that often afib events are brought about by poor dietary choices which can include alcohol, sugary things, starchy and sugary things, diet drinks, MSG and other food additives that mimick MSG - the list seems to be endless. But, fundamental in the dietary choice department iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, George. I recall toying with the idea of doing your system, but as Wil's event occurred at 4 am - apparently my breakthroughs are prone to happening in the early morning as well and I'm wondering how practical it is to rise from sleep - fire up the computer and get hooked up. I'll think about it a bit longer and if it becomes more of an issue, I may consider this versionby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks - after reading through more, I came to the same conclusion... very obscure while dressed up in the guise of 'impressive studies'.... as usual, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Claire - Thanks for the response. As I always say, 'life is about choices' and to that I add, make educated choices. If you feel comfortable just living with afib and not using drugs to maintain NSR, then you must also know the risks of LT afib, atrial enlargement, leaking valves and the risk of cardiomyopathy that leads to heart failure. While I am reluctant to take drugs, there aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howie - It's not the end of the ride... but just another challenging hill to climb.... I think it may become fairly evident that most of us who were extremely fortunate to have done so well with a single ablation, may eventually need the second. I may be right there with you. Time will tell what's in store for us. The good news is that Dr. Natale is very accessible at this point inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John P - how's your diet? Suggest you start with two things...order Hans' first book to learn more about AF and go to the current Conference Room Session and start reading how many people got their AF under control by cleaning up diet and some also take supplements. Much to learn. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am totally neutral on this subject, having just been sent this info link. Would like to hear input as I find it intriguing. As we know, itÂ’s important to hydrate well and ; this stir wand apparently has the ability to improve your blood oxygen level as well the platelets do not stick together allowing normal blood flow as well as better hydration. The link has listed some studies/photby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well, Wil - this is certainly interesting. I, too, wish I had your ECG equipment or something similarly reliable. I've had 4 incidents and it certainly feels like 'good ole afib' to me. In fact, I'd call it unmistakable. I tracked my pulse on and off during the hour as I waited for the PIP to take effect, and it was a rhythm pattern which which I am unfortunately all tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kate - Thanks I forgot that... horrors. I use a drop of GSE on my toothbrush to disinfect and replace the brush every two months as well. Soaking in the GSE so the liquid gets into the holes where the bristles join the head is important as well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Dean - yes I do remember - the H.pylori may be a factor for some people even if it wasn't specific for your case. If present, it does create stomach irritation and even GI irritation. Each person may respond differently. Apparently H.pylori is very difficult to kill. At least that's one bug you didn't have to battle. Moreover, it is found in arterial plaque which is anotby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bill - I agree with George - consider having the drugs on hand so that you can get back to NSR as soon as possible should it happen again. The more the heart is in afib, the more remodeling will go on and it will want to stay out of rhythm rather than in rhythm. This is where the consideration of atrial enlargement etc comes in ...so if you can get back into NSR quickly, it's to your benby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Have you tried some breathing exercises to compensate for the extra ectopic activity you feel upon lying down. I used to practice the Buteyko Eucapnic Breathing technique when I was settling down for the night. It ws my thought that if I focused on something else rather than dwelling on the ectopics with the obvious thought that afib was coming soon, that I could relax and get to sleep. I alsoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Diana - Yes, I think it can. I am a firm believer that Knowedge is Power and if you do enough research and understand all you can about AF, you will empower yourself to handle the condition without passion and anxiety. It may take some time but it can happen. Certainly some people are more anxious than others and initially, most everyone who has something going on with their heart will auby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The colonoscopy has been covered a few times on the BB... more specifically about the type of bowel prep used. A very important consideration for afibbers is the type of bowel prep used and we recommend one that is electrolyte sparing.... like Colyte or Golytely... It's a liquid drink that contains electrolytes. The preps with high sodium seem to cause arrhythmia as it will displaceby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cameron - just so you know, your heart takes about 8 weeks to heal from the ablation burns and remains in a state of irritability for at least that long at a minimum. Some hearts take longer to normalize and heart rates can remain elevated - everyone is different. If you are smart, you'll let your heart heal and not push with intense exercise too soon. The free radical damage done fromby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Claire~ Who has been managing your afib up to this point? A cardiologist? One with rhythm disturbance experience? Have drugs been recommended? As Ken says, most always, there will be a requirement to try drugs first and then if that fails, you can be a candiate for ablation. If you try the drugs, and get back to NSR, then the atrial enlargement threat will not be an issue. You can manage yoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for finding this, Mark. It certainly seems like a beginning. When I attended the AF Summit here at the CCF in October 05, the lack of a registry to keep track of ablation or surgical outcomes was mentioned repeatedly. I noted that they separated out the pharmacological treatment to either or in the rate/ rhythm choices. Since many of the EPs suggest using both, I wonder how that'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lou - Initially with my first afib event and for the next several years, my pain level - just jaw pain - was about a 2. Then, my capacity to function in afib was about a 2 also. I believe much was due to fear of the unknown. Once I got a grip on myself and the facts, I was somewhat incapacitated but on occasion managed to function reasonable well. My events progressed from a few hours to weby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wil - fibrosis and scarring... I think fibrosis is not the same type of scar that is greated in granulation scar tissue. I could be wrong, but I view fibrosis as a tissue response to irritation or inflammation. In the case of reducing fibrosis with serrapeptidase, while you can remove or break down - for instance - uterine fibroids or adhesion scar tissue after surgery.... you won't disby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dick - this is true - but probably depends on the facility and the scheduling. My experience with the busy main campus of CCF is that if you show up for cardioversion after 48 hours and they can't convert chemically, they will admit to the hospital, administer warfarin until the INR is 2.0, then have the TEE and then have the cardioversion. It all has to worked into the schedule for that pby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - she must have one heck of a tough floor of the mouth. I am not sure I could do that. Good for her, though. I have a friend who adds a drop or two to her evening tea and sips. She works in a dental office where bugs are airbone constantly and has not eliminated becoming sick frequently. I tried it but it was just too hot for me! Pat - Eipcor is also good. It's another immune sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM