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To replace the crowns and create a bridge in its place is likely going to cost about the same as an implant. I have been having major dental restorations the past year (let's not go there) and have had both bone grafts and implants done on one side and a small bridge exactly as you describe on the other side. The dentist suggested that while he could do implants, the bridge was likely goinby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
From what I am hearing and from the knowledge that he is going to be discharged to convalescent care shortly, I am wondering if we are much better off bringing up his potassium using Potassium Gluconate powder... a couple of teaspoonfuls in some Polar Seltzer water each day seems to me will give him the same as to Potassium Chloride they are giving him at present. And yes, he does have stomachby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
My Dad is in hospital after taking a bad fall at 92 years of age and they have prescribed for him Potassium Chloride; his potassium level is 3.6. They are giving him Potassium Chloride 20mmol twice a day... (horse sized) tablets. I am wondering what this is the equivilant of in terms of Potassium Gluconate.... 20mmol converts to 800mg. Potassium Chloride I think. Any comments? I am thinking oby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi again, everyone. In regards to supplements in general, my EP's (two of the best in the world I am advised) went over my medication and supplementation list and gave me the green light with TIKOSYN. I am taking them all, especially magnesium and potassium. I would pass the list by your EP but am sure they will give you a green light. Insofar as Magnesium and Potassium in particulby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie: Thanks for words of encouragement. Hospitals vary in Ontario, like night and day. Southlake, for example, provides marvellous care with great nursing staff and doctors available when needed. They seem to be well organized and my experiences with them have been outstanding, excepting for their housekeeping. It is absolutely deplorable if not in the public view. To the extent that I woby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erling: Giggles. Time flies when you're having fun. I'm probably off by a couple of decades or so. Our medicine WAS outstanding at one point. No long lineups. Quality care by quality doc's in quality facilities. I can only relate to you that during a recent stay in hospital for a short period I had to request that they clean the BATHROOM in my double room several times befoby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
More to add later.... I am off to hospital to be with Dad, who took a serious fall two weeks ago. Fractured shoulder, elbow, wrist, cheek (suborbital) in two places and chipped socket. Bruised and battered. Security guard opening the door for him bowled him over backwards so hard he went down the stairs. He is lucky to have survived at 92 but isn't out of the woods yet. It is a terribleby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie: I think I am with you 100% on that. I am happy to participate in the study but do not wish to be in the rate control group firstly; and secondly I wish to continue to TIKOSYN thru ablation or otherwise. I am seriously thinking that in order not to skew my treatment "plan" I am probably best to decline participation with thanks unless I can be assured of something to my advaby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
As a matter of interest, I have been asked to participate in a study that will compare rate control only versus rhythm control via meds and CA. It is a randomized study and a rather large one from what I am seeing (a huge one). I am concerned about being dropped into the rate control only group and spending the next five years on Metoprolol only. Been there and done that and it, to be blunt, suby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
FWIW, I have made up my mind to stick with TYKOSIN as long as possible (i.e. as long as I can tolerate it and it keeps me in NSR); followed by the latest cutting edge in the art of CA. If that does not maintain NSR, I will consider the more invasive procedures. One thing for certain is that NSR is my goal as I had a brief reminder tonight of what aFib was like... it was mild and short lived (20by Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just out of curiousity, after running these 3500 miles, where did you wind up? Seriously, for someone whose pulse normally runs in the 70 range, a pulse of 120 bpm is obviously not normal and demands an electrocardiogram. Modern machines will actually analyze the waveforms from each lead and draw conclusions; in any event a visit to a cardiologist is probably not a bad idea.... or to the ER aby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hypertension seems to be a trigger for aFib. aFib seems to be a trigger for hypertension. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? I dunno, but am willing to bet that those that are trim, and in good health generally, are less prone to aFib than those that have all of the triggers. On the other hand. A sudden increase in BP can be caused by a variety of factors, some of them as simple as iby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
FWIW: Had aFib make a huge attempt at breakthrough tonight after spending two weeks (many more to come) with Dad in hospital for the day. Much more to the story and am stressed to the max which is generally when I get PVCs/PACs/aFib breakthrough, etc. I have been following the 'protocol' as Hans suggested and work very hard to keep my Potassium above 4.5. Last blood tests a few dayby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
I can attest to the difference between rate control only and NSR. I was a zombie with rate control only. At least with NSR, despite the side effects of TIKOSYN (minor) I have something of a life. And am heading towards ablation if I am lucky. I am told that there is a new ablation process that is proving 90% effective. And I am being told that RF versus cryo ablation is still an open story asby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
I don't see any copyright markings on the research description nor did I sign any sort of non-disclosure agreement. AND you hit the nail right on the head. If this is a randomized study and I wind up in the rate control group, what do they do about my TIKOSYN that is working so well? And what do they do about any future desire for a Catheter Ablation? BIG questions to be answered. I getby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Can someone please tell me how to upload a PDF file to the forum? I have a Photobucket account for storage space but it does not permit me to upload a PDF to it. Need some direction here. Thanks.by Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
"RAFT-AF" Research: Randomized Ablation-Based Atrial Fibrillation Rhythm Control Vs. RATE Control Trial in Patients with Heart Failure and High Burden Atrial Fibrillation STUDY I have been invited to participate in a randomized study at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Heart Rhythm Program, as above. There is a PDF file describing the study in greater detail, but essentially it aby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
George: One wonders if that stroke is aFib related... pooling of blood, in especially in the left atrial appendage, known to be a source of stroke material. Keep in mind, as I am sure that you realize, Warfarin must be monitored constantly but in an emergency can be reversed within an hour or two by the use of high doses of Vitamin K and a new blood byproduct call "Omniplex" or somethby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Victor, I note that you have not registered? Would love to see you registered and hear more about your aFib if you care to share more details.by Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Victor: I think you must be referring to the Bordeaux comment; this is a prominent hospital with outstanding EP's in France and not a reference to wine. Somehow I think we may have a 'troller' here? Either that or a brand new and enthusiastic forum member. In any event, Victor, while I appreciate your enthusiasm, I would strongly suggest that you sit back and do some serious reby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
First, I have to say thanks for hopping right in and posting... I, personally, appreciate ALL information that I can read. While your assertions on supplementation are valid (I supplement all of the above and more I believe) they are certainly NO CURE for aFib. Anyone reading this needs to really educate themselves, and comtemplate the results. These suggestions have been followed by many onby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
I note in Pfizer's latest data sheets (the largest I have ever seen) that their own studies indicate the chances of remaining in NSR at one year are highest on 500mcg. of dofetilide b.i.d. and lower with lower dosing. That being said, their results were 50-60% remain in NSR at one year. I have not come across study information for longer periods but will keep looking (I'm sure I haveby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anyone out there on TIKOSYN (dofetilide) now or in past? It would be interesting to know how long TIKOSYN has been working for you or HAD worked for you before becoming ineffective. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks for your time and attention. Murray Lby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sorry to hear of your TIKOSYN adventure and disappointment. What dose are you on? I am on 500mcg. b.i.d. and have been 99.9% NSR since starting it in December 2011. I have a follow up in August and hoping that my left atrium has shrunk sufficiently to make me a good candidate for ablation.... I do not think I am going to wait until my TIKOSYN becomes ineffective and wonder how many others haveby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie: So what does one do? Go with the atorvastatin or try and reduce inflammation naturally? I stopped atorvastatin after reading all of the reports (is it the drug the FDA now requires a warning label on?) and went the natural route only half believing. But over the months (years) it has become apparent that the natural method does work to reduce inflammation, for me, anyway. Several CT sby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
I thought the talk was that "statin meds in general" were bad for you? Lipitor is atorvastatin. Comments?by Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
I once had my feet grounded and touched an electrical appliance. Did more for me, more rapidly, than a week of colonics.by Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
"The discoveries are owned by the Regents of the University of California who have licensed them to a start-up company called Topera Medical, which has secured clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the physiological mapping system, which is called RhythmView. Narayan is a co-founder of Topera, and has equity interest in the firm, as do some of his co-authors."by Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sounds like the beginning of my 'permanent' aFib journey. Eventually I noticed some shortness of breath and the docs attributed that to allergies and a spell in hospital with pneumonia. It was indeed the aFib which was not diagnosed until, I think, I had it for some time. I'm rootin' for you! Just be sure that a top notch cardiologist is keeping an eye on you and that yoby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM
Drew: Having been down 'the path' and still being 'on the path' I can empathize. I have friends and family that are suffering from aFib and essentially refuse to educate themselves as best they can so they know what the doctor is telling them and so that they can make demands of their GP/Family Doctor. I can tell you that the nonsense that I have been fed by MD's overby Murray L - AFIBBERS FORUM