Hello Peggy - So good to see you are still researching. Thanks for this one with the graphic illustration of the vagus... known as "the wanderer." It's easy to visualize how various disturbances or impingements on the vagus could stimulate AF. I found one of my initial connections through Steve Rochlitz's observations about hiatal hernias and vagus impingement in the diaphragm.... 2 reports listed here: [
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Also, there are many archived posts on related topics... that can be helpful for new readers including Dean's good work with presenting Dr. Gershon's book, The Second Brain. [
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The Gut Connection to AF is another worth noting.... as many former afibbers have been AF free by finding their specific connection. [
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And also this series on the far reaching connections of heartburn
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Just a few of many. Again, Peggy, thanks for this excellent reminder.
Be well,
Jackie