Bob - while I don't have an answer, the blood isn't exactly pumped into the ventricle but rather it is 'sucked' there by the systolic/dyastolic action. I believe I remember reading that people with dyastolic dysfunction have less clearance in the atria because the pull down to the ventricle isn't optimal. That doesn't answer your initial question, however, as to whby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nice, Ann - glad to hear you're doing well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - I don't think adding a small shake of salt is a total taboo - I just meant we shouldn't use it to reach some stated level because typically, we don't need it. If a small bit of table salt meets your taste requirements to make food palatable and you don't add salt in cooking, then that's fine. I don't see any problem with NuSalt either, although if I want tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James D and all - In my 8 year journey of afib, I first was on PPO type of insurance and the first drug received as a result of going to the ER (my first really scary experience).... was Betapace. Previous to that, I had consulted with a cardiologist who gave me a treadmill stress test and no meds at all. I consulted with the cardiologist assigned to me at the hospital for about a year and tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I don't think anyone should attempt to 'meet' a daily requirement of 2.4 grams of sodium, but rather consider that is the limit over which we shouldn't go. In this case, less is more. It is far healthier not to add any sodium chloride and just get natural sodium from the whole foods we are supposed to be eating rather than worry about taking in additional sodium. Most cauby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cornelia - I've taken ginkgo for years - with and without afib; with and without afib meds. I took it for micro-circulation. I had no side effects....but as you know, we are all biochemically different. What was fine for me, may not be fine for you. I find no contraindications in any of the herbal books I have that indicate it can be a problem other than it should not be taken prior toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - your initial post said you just felt badly - weak, shaky. That's how I felt with hypoglycemia. You experience a brain fog; difficult to think clearly or focus well. Sometimes along with that come heart palpitations (and afib) and I used to become shaky and sweaty. I would feel in internal trembling. In the very early stages, I would be very cranky and easily irritated. My enerby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jodi - in case you didn't see the other post, I commented on Klaire Labs magnesium glycinate that is in capsules that can be emptied. Jude responded it can be purchased at This should be the easiest way to get the chelated form. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jodi - you can do a search on tinnitus and ginkgo biloba. It's said this herbal helps because it increases circulation in the tiny micro-capillaries. It wouldn't hurt to try it. From Hans website, you can order Natural Factors product. It's inexpensive. Magnesium glycinate should also help if you can find a form you can swallow comfortably. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marian - Thanks - I believe it, although my dose was much lower. I'm glad you didn't have any ill effects. I still remember feeling awful. Once again, we are all biochemically different. I don't tolerate most drugs well, and this one proved to be no exception. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ted - first - good luck. You're in the best of hands with Dr. Natale and the Marin General team. Dr. Natale uses the ICE guidance system for monitoring and finds that with the use of that equipment, the risk of stenosis is all but eliminated. In the past year or more, he has perfected his ablation technique to move away from burning too close to the pulmonary vein ostia (openings) and bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - I responded to your separate post. Yes, I think it is the betapace since that's the way I also felt. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - I suffered greatly from your symptoms while on Betapace.... I had hypoglycemia it sounds as if you do as well. My solution was to eat a substantial protein based breakfast before heading out for golf or work. 2 - 3 eggs or veggie omlette. No toast or any starchy carb like a roll or sweet roll or donuts and no fruit juice. Eat 4 hours later - same thing - protein based meal with pleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol P - just an observation from your list of supplements - Many people (I included) find that supplemental calcium tends to create afib. It's excitatory to cells. In addition to what's supplied in your multi, the addition of more calcium and the imbalance of low magnesium may be contributing to your afib. Also along that line, your mangesium intake is very low by standards ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Happy 5-year Anniversary, Hans! Congratulations on another outstanding report - issue #59. I commend you on your dedication to this endeavor and will always be very grateful for the abundance of reliable and relevant information gained from your efforts. Kind regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I believe this is another study...Jackie N Engl J Med. 2003 Sep 11;349(11):1019-26. Comment in: N Engl J Med. 2003 Dec 11;349(24):2360-1; author reply 2360-1. N Engl J Med. 2003 Dec 11;349(24):2360-1; author reply 2360-1. N Engl J Med. 2003 Dec 11;349(24):2360-1; author reply 2360-1. N Engl J Med. 2003 Sep 11;349(11):1015-6. Effect of intensity of oral anticoagulation on strokeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Diana - magnesium glycinate is the chelated form. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - Here's one of the best and most concise lists I've found of drug depletions... Note that Digoxin depletes calcium, magnesium and phosphorous. All go into the biochemistry of muscle function. You'll need to have your levels of all these checked. Low phosphorous can result in muscle fatigue so severe walking becomes a chore. Toomuch supplemental calcium without ampby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dick - I have a comment on the natural alternatives, but since Hans is the Thrombosis expert, having written the book, I'm going to let him respond to you and then I'll add my observations and experiences based on how I was physician-directed to avoid using warfarin and the rationale. As I recall, Hans describes the various clotting mechanisms and how each one works in a slightly diffeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Diana - I would definitely stay away from the bioperene. It can cause stomach irritation in some people. I've always been disappointed that iherb didn't carry another brand of magnesium glycinate. A chelated version seems to work so well, it's important to get that form. Here are some of my findings and I'm sure others will respond with their findings as well. KAL brandby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - Continuing Medical Education In Antithrombotic Therapy Aspirin Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a simple molecule first synthesized in Germany 150 years ago. Its pain-relieving properties were recognized and exploited commercially 100 years ago. In the last 50 years, aspirin has been shown to have remarkable antithrombotic benefits. Aspirin's antithrombotic effect is mediated bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Note this: HEART ATTACK - a patient's guide Dr Guy Armstrong - Cardiologist Drug treatment Aspirin A whole aspirin (300-325 mg) should be given as soon as possible following the onset of an MI (except for those allergic to aspirin). It reduces the chance of dying by about 13%. It should be continued long term. Thrombolytic agents ("clot-busters") These agents may be administered in hospiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
And - it would be good to differentiate between those having ablations and not. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - I ask when he's home. I've read that previously that all it takes is one dose - 325 mg. but it would be good to pin it down accurately if there is a formal recommendation. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Never underestimate the power of aspirin. I've often posted that if one suspects they are experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, they should immediately take aspirin. In fact, carrying some with you as a safety measure wouldn't be a bad idea... just in case. A friend of mine who is 70 and an avid fisherman was trout fishing alone, slipped in the stream and fell hard on his back.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lindsay - just print out the American Heart Association guidelines to 'refresh' his memory on warfarin protocols. We recently discussed this once again a few days ago and there is a link to that web page with the guidlines. Many physicans attack the patient who comes in better informed than they are so just take comfort in the fact you have your knowledge straight and he's the oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Connie - Dr. Packer is a well-known and highly regarded electrophysiologist dealing with arrhythmias. You could call his office and ask for either him or a cardiologist he deals with to get you started in the proper direction with some competent and knowledgeable help. Douglas L. Packer, MD Co-Director Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Ablation Laboratory The Mayo clinic Rochester, MN Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dean - that's a good find and helps explain your hypothesis... certainly a healthy gut is the key to overall health and you are a shining example with your natto experiment. I'm even more inclined now to think that candida can't survive in an environment that is high with bacillus subtilis natto. Here's one google search result of many Bacillus Manufacturer, Buyer, Supplby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nice going, Adrian. I'm pleased for you. Be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Babs - I'm so very sorry to see this news. Be positive and assertive and hopefully, your treatment will proceed with haste. They've wasted enough time. Many prayers coming your way; please know you have my support. Kind regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM