Atrial Fibrillation Forum A forum for sharing experiences and treatment options regarding atrial fibrillation and other atrial tachy-arrhythmias. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/index.php Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:57:25 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201816,201816#msg-201816 Left Atrium Reverse Remodeling (3 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201816,201816#msg-201816
I guess it is what it is and either it has reduced or maintained size and hasn't gotten worse with no a fib and PAC's getting fewer each passing month.

I've had 1 Echo since Ablation, back in March and previous one was April the year before and it was basically same size, not smaller not larger. Had first go round with ablation in August then re-do & Watchman in October so didn't expect any remodeling to begin until sometime after last October. And it very well could have gotten larger from last April 2025 until the ablation(s) so it could have remodeled some, I'll never know. Getting slight anxiety worrying about it. They used the words "marked enlargement" here locally and these two new Echo + CTA will be local too. Per Natale's office it should be fine to do locally vs returning for a 4th time to TX. Last time I saw them was last December.

Anyone have successful reverse remodeling after ablation(s)? How long did it take?

Thanks]]> Qwackertoo AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:59:32 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201808,201808#msg-201808 Accidental electrical shocks after ablation (3 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201808,201808#msg-201808
I don't expect to get a shock when arc welding, but this morning there was some moisture on the steel and my gloves, and I felt that little tingle. I feel stupid for not considering this before. Maybe I can't risk welding any more.

I know electrocution occurs when electricity cross someone's chest and involves the heart. So am I running the risk of outside voltage burning some new pathways through my ablation scar tissue? Probably nobody knows for sure, but safer to avoid.]]> nonthumper AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:44:03 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201801,201801#msg-201801 Magnesium Glycinate (no replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201801,201801#msg-201801 Thanks

Steve]]> JAYHAWK AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:26:11 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201786,201786#msg-201786 AFib after ablation (10 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201786,201786#msg-201786 I was diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib 3-4 years ago. My episodes 3-4 years ago might be 2x a year and start and stop on their own.
As I aged (I am currently 66) the episodes began to occur every 2-3 months apart lasting anywhere from a few hours to 12 hours or longer. But I'd go back into SR on my own. My cardiologist recommended cardiac ablation. Prior to the ablation I was put on Flecainide which I took daily 1x a day. The side effects were terrible. But the Flecainide stopped me from having AFib symptoms so the ablation was post poned. For one year I was AFib free which allowed me to look after my dying mother. After she passed on, I began to experience AFib again even with the Flecainide so the Cardiologist increased my dosage however, within two weeks of the increase I suffered Stress Induced Cardiomyopathy and was rushed into the hospital. The Cath Lab showed no blockages however, the Echo showed abnormalities in the left side of my heart and my Ejection Fraction was only at 35%. I had to wear a portable defibrillator in case of SCD and I was placed on several medications to regain heart function. I was told that my heart had undergone tremendous stress due to grief as well as something called "silent AFib". So the plan was to heal, then do the ablation. Thankfully, with medication and exercise, my EF increased from 35 to 56 and all abnormalities healed fully. So I underwent a cardiac ablation on January 31, 2026. The procedure was successful and the Surgeon was pleased saying they had targeted the problem area and so forth. For several weeks I registered Normal Sinus Rhythm on my Kardia Mobile Device. However, about a month or so following the ablation, I began to "feel" the skip beats and flutters and assumed it was part of the "blanking period", so I did not pay too much attention to it. I no longer read "normal sinus rhythm" but always registered "sinus rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopy". So, from January until July I continue experiencing the palps and the readings until July 4th I had my first AFib episode which lasted 5 hours. I was so upset and discouraged. I contacted my surgeon who ordered a heart monitor for 3 weeks (no idea what that was supposed to do because I recorded my symptoms with the Kardia Mobile and sent the files to her).....either way, I had no symptoms while wearing the very expensive heart monitor.
I did not eat or drink (I don't drink alcohol or caffeine beverages) that would trigger AFib so I have no idea what is happening. On August 17th, I had another AFib episode which I also recorded with the Kardia....this lasted 5 hours and thankfully I had Xanax which I took and it helped me get through it. I am beyond discouraged now. Having episodes so close together, after going through an ablation and being assured it would help to stop the AFib. Yet................here I am.................hardly AFib free. Any and all support, encouragement, advice is welcome :)]]> JeannieCT AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:38:35 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201778,201778#msg-201778 Afib Has Returned (20 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201778,201778#msg-201778
In 2024 we moved from Texas to Northern Virginia. I am more than willing to travel to Austin for treatment, however if there are great options within driving distance, I would consider those.

The name I came up with is Dr. Hugh Calkins at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore.

Does anyone have any insights or suggestions?

Thanks, Mike]]> Oleanmike1 AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:53:22 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201774,201774#msg-201774 Ablation EP - Toronto (3 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201774,201774#msg-201774 If there is anyone in this forum that has had ablation at the clinic, please let me know . And, is the clinic technologically equipped to do PFA ? And, your experience ? I have waited over 9 months for this first appointment. The EP I am seeing is Dr. Andrew Ah.]]> Carlorea AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:50:55 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201768,201768#msg-201768 Are you SURE you don't feel your Watchman? (2 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201768,201768#msg-201768 nonthumper AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:07:22 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201766,201766#msg-201766 Blood Thinner May Slow Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients With AFib (no replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201766,201766#msg-201766 www.healthline.com]]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:09:15 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201757,201757#msg-201757 The (Imaginary) Evils of Coffee (5 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201757,201757#msg-201757
Quote

Drinking up to five cups of caffeinated coffee a day, its authors wrote, has been linked to a lower risk of heart attack, diabetes, stroke and irregular heartbeat.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/has-science-finally-made-up-its-mind-about-coffees-health-benefits/]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:03:43 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201753,201753#msg-201753 My TEE checkup of my Watchman (7 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201753,201753#msg-201753
Went back in June for the Watchman placement, and touch up, if needed. I guess touch up was needed, as he gave me almost a hundred new pulses, or however I should say it.

About a week ago, I returned to Austin for my TEE to see if I could get off Eliquis. Somehow I had the idea that Natale would do the TEE, but he did not. The Dr. who did it seemed on point, though.

Today I had the follow up tele-health visit with one of the staff doctors to review the result. She said the Watchman placement is good, healing is good, and no leaks. But since my atria are still enlarged, I have to stay on Eliquis, but reduce the dose to 2.5 mg twice daily.

In three months they want me to have another TEE in Austin, or a CT scan locally to see if the atria have returned to normal size so I can get off Eliquis. Not sure I want the radiation from the CT scan since I've already had fluoroscopy twice this year.

Bottom line is my result seems to be good. Oh, and Boston Scientific has an excellent animation teaching about the Watchman procedure on their website. Shows how it is placed, and how heart tissue is supposed to heal over it to seal it off. I am not sure how to provide a link as it is in the middle of a page with other videos as well.]]> nonthumper AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:53:40 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201749,201749#msg-201749 Watchman clot still there (11 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201749,201749#msg-201749
It was the shortest visit yet. He asked if I was ok, and he typed up a page in a foreign language, handed it to me and said see you in 6 months. I just translated the page he gave with his and two other specialists joint opinion stating I still have a clot.

I had increased my Eliquis to 5mg BID for the past two years after getting DVT while on 2.5 BID Eliquis after the second DVT. I speculate Eliquis is not going to dissolve the clot. If it was effective, it would had done so by now. I’m getting too many bruises so I asked if I could reduce the strength and he just said no.

What’s the advantage of a check in visit to say I’m ok and stroke free every 6 months? That’s not preventative medicine. I do know from multiple TEEs I had in January and February that I was leaking by my watchman. That fact wasn’t on my report today. I don’t know if they came to their joint decision based on my TEEs or if the cardiac MRI I had in March showed it.]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:59:53 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201736,201736#msg-201736 Allina Health? (4 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201736,201736#msg-201736
It doesn't look to me like they are on the list of high reputation facilities posted on this website. But the article states they still implant a lot of Watchmans, and trained two new doctors for their staff. Of course I would not be eager to sign up with one of the new doctors, but has anyone heard of the facility and its reputation before?]]> nonthumper AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:51:34 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201726,201726#msg-201726 Slowdown in Watchman sales? (9 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201726,201726#msg-201726 www.startribune.com]

Article is behind a paywall, but indicates recent patient result studies comparing the Watchman to blood thinners have slightly less favorable results on stroke risk. Article is written from an economic/investment standpoint rather than a medical one.

It is not a definitive article. It does not delve into why a person may want a Watchman due to the downsides of life long blood thinners. But it says "patients" are choosing to remain on blood thinners, whereas I believe doctors are steering the decisions. Although if it weren't for this website, I wouldn't have known what a Watchman was about. Dr. Natale's office just indicated he would be inserting one in me without much discussion. However, they could probably tell I was familiar with the device by the way I reacted to their news.

Article mentions that the newest model of Watchman appears to be slightly less successful than a previous version. Now I wonder which version I have, and what the difference is.

The article appears in a Minneapolis paper because Boston Scientific manufactures them in Minnesota.]]> nonthumper AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:33:58 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201724,201724#msg-201724 3 yrs post-ablation - update - and the next step (no replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201724,201724#msg-201724
The ablation was a success, although being a complex case, Natale acknowledged at the time that he was unable to totally address one spot on my atria. That spot now (after a couple years of living without arrhythmia concerns - yeah!) has emerged as expected.

I have been in flutter (HR 100) for a week now, about to have an electro cardioversion, and plan to consult with Natale on a second ablation.

Despite this step back, I feel the ablation in '23 was the right thing and only wish I had made the decision to do it sooner.
Done sooner, my atria would not have deteriorated with time and more likely I would not be where I am at now. Live and learn.

Sven]]> swhanson AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:13:06 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201716,201716#msg-201716 clots (6 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201716,201716#msg-201716 stahoo AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:30:25 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201715,201715#msg-201715 Never Eat Raw Onions Alone: Do THIS for 1,000,000x More Nitric Oxide (no replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201715,201715#msg-201715 www.youtube.com]
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At the end of the call I mentioned I am scheduled to see an EP in August at the Cleveland Clinic, only because it doesn't require me to get on a couple flights to get there, just a 7 hour drive, and the EP is a Dr. Natale protege, and at a level akin to Dr. Natale. This has been a very difficult decision to make, because I consider Dr. Natale and TCAI and St. David's to be the best, most professional, capable and every other positive adjective you want to add. I consider Dr. Natale and Shannon personal heroes, and still thank Clay S. for encouraging me to contact Shannon initially, way back in '17, after a failed ablation by a well-known EP that added complications (11hrs 40some minutes under general).

At this point in the Telemed, I was explaining I want to do this without losing the ability to still see Dr. Natale as a patient, and they confirmed I will always have that ability, not to worry, and they will see that my records are sent to Cleveland in advance of my establishing as a patient.

I was then told that the "legal" team, I *think* advising TCAI/St. David's, is telling them to no longer do Telemed visits - phone or video. In other words, in-person only, however, depending on the circumstances, things might be different. This only applies to out of state patients, and maybe depending on the state you are residing in. So, this was apparently my last Telemed with the wonderful folks in Texas. This will undoubtedly create a hardship for some, and possibly the need for other arrangements to be considered. I was told my timing with seeing a Cleveland Clinic EP was really good. Had the CC EP been out of network, I would still fly to Texas for a yearly, or whatever schedule is needed. I did not ask about communication via email or MyChart specifically regarding a situation that involves anything other than administrative needs, like scheduling etc.

So if you reside outside of Texas and are a patient at TCAI/St David's, you might want to confirm your status in regard to the ability to participate in a Telemed there. I have my suspicions as to why the legal team is advising these changes, but that is a discussion not related directly to cardiovascular/electrophysiologist care, and I'm certain not appropriate for this forum.

Regardless, I think this change is consequential for many and maybe all out of state patients that are seeking care will have to consider, be it a one-trip ablation, Watchman or just a yearly follow-up.]]> AB Page AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:25:21 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201694,201694#msg-201694 Low dose Aspirin (4 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201694,201694#msg-201694
My question is: Might it be possible/ feasible to NOT take the smalll amt of 40.5 mg aspirin if I take a sizable amount of blood thinning supplements? C; E, (which I ony get in small quantities in a mult vi-min); Co-Q10; Ginko Biloba; fish oils; alpha lipoic acid; etc., etc.). Could labs be done to monitor my clotting factors in an experiment such as this?

I have a phone visit soon with my local EP, and can ask him this, but appreciate any thougths from this forum.]]> californiagal AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:34:53 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201683,201683#msg-201683 colonscopy timing (12 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201683,201683#msg-201683
I am seriously (seriously ) overanalyzing this. I have an ablation up coming (depending on this Zio I have) and it will be either mid Sept or Mid October. I can get the colonoscopy at the end of Auguist before then- or wait at least 3 months after. (per cardiology). I am nervous about going off the blood thinner .. believe I am in and out and spend a lot of time sinus unless stressed (which the colonoscopy would be) and since I am doing this at the hospital there is a chance, that after a day of prep, they will say too bad so sad we aren't doing the coloncopy. But nervous about being in afib and not on a blood thinner.. if that were to be the case.

And if I wait then will I "ruin" the ablation? (Carey is already at the keyboard telling me that isn't what an ablation does... I can see you. LOL! But I'm still nervous I would do the ablation.. three months later the colonscopy and get back into afib.

Im what-ifing this every which way to Sunday.

One more interesting things. I have had a number if ECGs, and they all "say" afib. But the EP is looking at it telling me it is my regular rhythm with a lot of PACs. (The NP EP). But in the hospital they will just look at what the document says.

Any Insights?]]> bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:10:44 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201658,201658#msg-201658 You're throwing away the most useful part of watermelon! (no replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201658,201658#msg-201658 www.youtube.com]
One comment in the video In Spain they are selling roasted watermelon seeds in packs.and they taste good.
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“]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:11:31 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201649,201649#msg-201649 Watchman Update (3 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201649,201649#msg-201649
Assume if all is normal, will not require a subsequent TEE for the Watchman.

Steve]]> JAYHAWK AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:34:11 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201647,201647#msg-201647 Headed to Austin for Watchman implant (8 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201647,201647#msg-201647 rocketritch AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:01:33 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201639,201639#msg-201639 Cyclosporiasis (3 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201639,201639#msg-201639 Pixie AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:09:44 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201638,201638#msg-201638 The CAMERA-MRI Score to Predict LVEF Normalization Post Ablation for Primary Atrial Fibrillation Mediated Cardiomyopathy: a Pooled Analysis of Two Randomized Clinical Trials (no replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201638,201638#msg-201638 www.heartrhythmjournal.com]]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:36:24 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201631,201631#msg-201631 Kardia interference (8 replies) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201631,201631#msg-201631
When I asked the nurse navigator for advice, she gave me a hand out to help eliminate the problem. Did not help.

Do the six lead Kardia devices do any better on this front?

Also, I asked when I should be taking these readings and sending them in, but did not register a clear answer. I gather I am supposed to send one once a week. Not sure if I should be sending in samples when I am in NSR, or when I have an arrhythmia. Or just once a week at the same time regardless. Don't know why the nurse navigator wouldn't be more clear on these fairly simple questions. She did give me the sheet with detailed instructions on how to get them the data.

I go back to Austin in 3 weeks for my TEE followup on my Watchman device.]]> nonthumper AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:42:45 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201628,201628#msg-201628 Discovery of age and blood group associated variability in nattokinase mediated thrombolysis and its relevance to cardiovascular management. (1 reply) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,201628,201628#msg-201628
[pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This YouTube video by Thomas Brewer MD MPH explains it extremely well. He also incedentally has paroxysmal afib so he is “one of us”. Also read the comments section. Not all are in agreeance with nattokinase and natto food so we are all different. The jury is still out on nattokinase.

[www.youtube.com]

As a side note, over the years I have found that credentialled medical practitioners who have afib become more alternate medicine in their thinking. Are they really saying that mainstream medicine’s treatment of afib has limitations? Hmmm…

Personally I have been eating natto, the food, for 22yrs now religiously every second day. No afib for 21yrs and cured my GERD. Maybe I’m just lucky, who knows.

Carey’s the expert here on blood thinners. Do blood types also apply to Eliquis and other blood thinners?

Dean]]> Dean AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:02:02 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201627,201627#msg-201627 Never Take These 6 Vitamin Combinations Together After 60 (1 reply) https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201627,201627#msg-201627 www.youtube.com]

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