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	Vagal afib or electrolyte related? Low carb/keto by BigBoy2020	1,423	6	12/29/2021 07:55AM Last Post by unangan
	Wolf Mini-maze by bettylou4488	1,445	11	03/23/2023 08:27PM Last Post by saulger
	HRS expert panel video mostly about Pulsed Field Ablation by David_L	1,037	1	12/12/2021 04:28AM Last Post by David_L
	Do you wish you had never done an ablation? by bettylou4488	2,607	36	09/19/2022 01:37AM Last Post by Madeline
	AFib and ASD by Robbiecriss	938	7	01/21/2022 07:40PM Last Post by Robbiecriss
	2 Months post ablation, 1 week off Amiodarone by Thelonious71	878	2	12/08/2021 03:43PM Last Post by Carey
	Rhythm control in asymptomatic ‘early’ atrial fibrillation: birth of a new paradigm? by susan.d	1,070	8	12/12/2021 08:27AM Last Post by Pompon
	FDA warning on the WatchMan by David_L	1,069	12	12/09/2021 03:36PM Last Post by Poppino
	***Update*** Re: New to Afib and requesting high Potassium advice by MarkL	875	3	12/06/2021 09:05PM Last Post by MarkL
	Covid-19 and A-fib by David_L	994	5	12/07/2021 05:21AM Last Post by David_L
	Does this clinic sound like a place to go for an ablation? by David_L	1,636	26	12/11/2021 06:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Radiation exposure during ablation by David_L	967	2	12/06/2021 08:39PM Last Post by Jeff W
	What to make of this?? Neale a legit reporter by Poppino	957	6	12/06/2021 01:26PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	cumulative ECV / DCR electrocardioversions by strongHeart	933	9	12/05/2021 05:07PM Last Post by Carey
	A Fib by alfrae13	1,013	5	12/04/2021 02:57AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	If you are considering on getting an Abbott pacemaker… by susan.d	1,036	10	12/03/2021 03:20PM Last Post by susan.d
	8 month post-ablation niggles by ElectroBlu	1,490	21	12/06/2021 07:04PM Last Post by ElectroBlu
	Acupuncture and A-fib by David_L	1,299	14	12/08/2021 07:45AM Last Post by Pompon
	Quality of life after the initial treatment of atrial fibrillation with cryoablation versus drug therapy by susan.d	1,102	6	12/06/2021 12:10AM Last Post by Carey
	How high can a BNP test results be before heart failure is a concern? by susan.d	1,733	8	12/01/2021 11:25PM Last Post by susan.d
	LAA and TEE by Pixie	948	4	11/30/2021 12:54PM Last Post by JayBros
	Omega-3 Supplements Could Elevate Risk of Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	984	2	11/28/2021 10:42PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Cardioversion side effects? by susan.d	1,270	14	12/01/2021 06:08AM Last Post by Carey
	BNP number decreasing, but kidney function seems to be worsening by FibLish	1,017	5	12/06/2021 10:45PM Last Post by Carey
	Liquid Mg by bettylou4488	1,168	8	12/06/2021 10:06PM Last Post by susan.d
	Massage inducing atrial fibrillation?! by karin	1,576	11	12/10/2021 05:36AM Last Post by Carey
	Junctional rhythm and pacemakers by susan.d	895	3	11/28/2021 02:25AM Last Post by susan.d
	Senior (>65) high dose fluzone shot by susan.d	1,035	5	11/25/2021 04:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	New to site - questions by GeorgeS	1,760	24	12/13/2021 07:32PM Last Post by GeorgeS
	lung function ?? by bettylou4488	973	5	11/23/2021 08:42PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	My Dr Natale virtual: very new revelations!! by Poppino	1,140	2	11/24/2021 04:02PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Individualized Studies of Triggers of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	1,688	20	12/10/2021 07:51PM Last Post by GaryPNW
	Valves/AF by Elizabeth	916	2	11/20/2021 12:14PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Can collagen powder cause Afib? by Will1789	1,406	3	11/20/2021 12:47AM Last Post by Carey
	TEE .. what can it tell (other than blood clot) by bettylou4488	890	3	11/20/2021 02:39AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	I Have A Virtual with Dr Natale Monday: my questions by Poppino	953	3	11/19/2021 02:46PM Last Post by Poppino
	Touch up ablations by frankangelo	1,293	10	11/17/2021 06:09PM Last Post by frankangelo
	A Fib by alfrae13	1,329	11	11/18/2021 02:38PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Melatonin and heart rate? by bettylou4488	1,029	5	11/14/2021 01:55AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	PACs or PVCs ? by Pompon	1,061	6	11/13/2021 10:34PM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation next week- help relieve my anxiety! by Jlpattison	1,366	11	11/15/2021 08:23PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Two Days Post Ablation by triplea	1,476	18	11/18/2021 12:15AM Last Post by triplea
	O2 device- is it accurate? by susan.d	1,488	10	11/11/2021 10:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Need more advice please about afternoon ectopics by keeferbdeefer	1,172	8	11/11/2021 06:41PM Last Post by susan.d
	permanent AF can it contribute to Tricuspid regurgitation by Elizabeth	1,065	5	11/09/2021 05:56AM Last Post by Carey
	Ectopic after shingles shot by keeferbdeefer	1,029	3	11/06/2021 11:45PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Afib question about booster side effects in causing arrhythmia by susan.d	3,669	36	12/11/2021 02:38AM Last Post by Will1789
	sleep apnea and afib by bettylou4488	1,482	12	11/05/2021 03:56PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Supplements by Juggsy75	1,679	21	11/06/2021 03:35PM Last Post by Allegra1215
	L- Carnitine by californiagal	1,011	1	11/02/2021 05:03AM Last Post by californiagal
	Allspice and eliquis by susan.d	978	2	11/01/2021 11:35PM Last Post by Carey
	KARDIA 6L monitor by alfrae13	1,271	14	11/15/2021 08:57PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Potassium/Magnesium/PACs-PVCs/Flutter-AFib by Allegra1215	1,237	7	10/31/2021 06:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Grape-sized electric balloon by scribbler	949	6	11/02/2021 11:53AM Last Post by scribbler
	Wim Hof Method and Afib WHM by lermentov	1,518	2	10/30/2021 10:40PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Persistent Afib/flutter Rears its Head -- Again by JayBros	1,363	15	11/04/2021 07:22PM Last Post by JayBros
	Alternatives to Flecainide by Sam	1,310	14	11/03/2021 11:49AM Last Post by Pompon
	sauna type? by LaniB			This topic has been moved.
	Abbott Amulet Update? by ln108	1,007	3	10/27/2021 11:13PM Last Post by ln108
	Catheter ablation for persistent afib/aflutter by Pixie	1,035	2	10/26/2021 02:36PM Last Post by Carey
	Vein of Marshall Alcohol Ablation by Pixie	901	3	10/26/2021 06:06PM Last Post by Pompon
	Tooth Extraction on Eliquis??? by Poppino	1,386	8	10/26/2021 09:04PM Last Post by Lorraine
	Heart rate control meds by Dini	1,298	20	10/26/2021 03:41PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Episodes of Afib by Chris Ann Smith	1,393	11	10/24/2021 11:22PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Welp... blood clot. no ablation by bettylou4488	1,226	23	10/31/2021 03:42PM Last Post by Carey
	AF by alfrae13	1,043	5	10/23/2021 12:41AM Last Post by Carey
	Flecainide POP/Daily or herbal alternatives? Must decide SOON. by cla-fib	1,238	8	10/27/2021 07:20PM Last Post by LaniB
	New thinking on OAC after Watchman (thoughts?) by Poppino	1,478	6	10/26/2021 10:20PM Last Post by Mauricio
	They’re back! by tsco	1,122	3	10/19/2021 12:55PM Last Post by tsco
	Interesting algorithm to assess the need of long-term anticoagulation in pts with AF that takes into account the possible LA appendage isolation during RF ablation and the morphology of LA appendage by susan.d	884	1	10/18/2021 07:32PM Last Post by susan.d
	Omegas and AFIB by Faith v.	1,699	9	10/19/2021 02:12PM Last Post by Poppino
	What is this wavy zigzag ekg? by susan.d	1,181	5	10/21/2021 02:30AM Last Post by susan.d
	staying in afib? by bettylou4488	1,441	18	10/19/2021 05:46PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Second Thoughts by triplea	1,256	10	11/07/2021 11:57PM Last Post by Pixie
	L-carnitine supplements by susan.d	1,340	5	11/08/2021 08:27AM Last Post by californiagal
	How much Flec is too much? by Ritva	1,164	11	10/21/2021 12:41AM Last Post by susan.d
	Percutaneous Aspiration of LAA Thrombus by susan.d	1,008	2	10/12/2021 12:49AM Last Post by Carey
	In afib by Mark	1,068	3	10/11/2021 03:46AM Last Post by Mark
	Flutter while waiting for Dr. Natale fix by Tony in Boston	1,156	5	10/17/2021 11:12AM Last Post by Tony in Boston
	Can I Do Anything To Improve LAA Velocity??? by Poppino	1,687	21	10/22/2021 01:12AM Last Post by Carey
	PACs & PVCs & paroxysmal afib by Muntz	1,902	14	11/21/2021 10:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Pre- ablation med questions by bettylou4488	1,200	5	10/09/2021 07:05AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Muscle Weakness On Flecainide by Howenow	1,316	12	10/20/2021 05:17PM Last Post by tibbar
	PFA trial by Skford	1,300	8	10/29/2021 08:39PM Last Post by Ralph
	Loop Recorder by imtbkr	913	3	10/16/2021 07:47AM Last Post by JoyWin
	CT Scan prior to ablation showed a mass on liver, should I stay on Amio? by Thelonious71	889	2	10/07/2021 03:34PM Last Post by Carey
	Wearable HRM's by HBHNH603	1,165	3	10/10/2021 03:01PM Last Post by Tony in Boston
	Reports Ventricular Fibrillation Caused by Primary Carnitine Deficiency by susan.d	989	5	10/08/2021 04:06AM Last Post by LaniB
	Study on AFib as a cause of stroke in paroxysmal individuals by Brian_og	1,448	11	10/07/2021 10:13PM Last Post by Carey
	Best Long-term Treatment For Persistent Afib In Older Person by Ice Man	1,657	24	10/29/2021 01:54PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Eliquis Side Effects??? Joint and Back Pain by Poppino	1,718	10	10/12/2021 10:58PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New to AF struggle by EthanF	1,138	5	10/04/2021 09:35PM Last Post by EthanF
	New to Afib and requesting high Potassium advice by MarkL	1,624	12	12/05/2021 10:00PM Last Post by MarkL
	Palpitations post ablation by Sam3726	1,594	15	10/03/2021 04:43PM Last Post by Pompon
	Af during ablation by Lenlec	1,274	6	09/30/2021 12:33PM Last Post by Lenlec
	Why don’t I have a “Notification Button” on Medtronic Heart Link app? by [email protected]	1,306	7	10/14/2021 04:48AM Last Post by susan.d
	Report on 41 years of full-time afib by rogermunns	1,649	7	10/03/2021 11:31PM Last Post by pgrove1
	Atrial Fibrillation: New Solutions for an Old Problem by Todd	1,770	2	09/25/2021 08:53PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Amio to Flec by BobsBeat	1,200	9	10/02/2021 01:49PM Last Post by Sam3726
	An unexpected set-back by Pixie	1,362	10	09/27/2021 01:21AM Last Post by LaniB
	Information I would need to contact Dr. Natale by 1ablation	1,052	3	09/24/2021 07:06PM Last Post by 1ablation
	Call from Dr. Natale’s office by Pixie	1,252	9	09/23/2021 06:06AM Last Post by Carey
	dizziness by Tim	1,086	4	10/02/2021 05:08PM Last Post by Poppino
	Flutter not afib by swhanson	1,138	5	09/23/2021 12:33PM Last Post by swhanson
	Persistent afib by NealM	922	3	09/26/2021 12:37AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Breathless and little stamina 3 weeks out cryo AF ablation by Sam3726	1,093	9	09/21/2021 01:06PM Last Post by Sam3726
	Diltiazem by Michael777	1,208	10	09/26/2021 08:49PM Last Post by Michael777
	Did Covid or vaccine accelerate my Afib? by Thelonious71	1,440	11	10/09/2021 05:25AM Last Post by pbcross
	Anesthesia by bettylou4488	1,133	13	09/20/2021 07:08PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Watchman commercial by Mark	1,090	4	09/19/2021 03:45AM Last Post by Mark
	3 days post cryo ablation by Lenlec	1,100	5	09/18/2021 06:13PM Last Post by Lenlec
	Price of Eliquis major increase 2022 part D by smackman	3,183	12	10/20/2021 01:08PM Last Post by ggheld
	17 days post cryo ablation AF by Sam3726	972	3	09/16/2021 03:39PM Last Post by Sam3726
	Holter monitor results by Lillyh	1,046	4	09/16/2021 01:25AM Last Post by Carey
	Well had my ablation this morning by Lenlec	1,269	7	09/15/2021 06:18AM Last Post by Lenlec
	one afib every few years to one every night in less than 3 mos by kathleen1986	1,982	30	09/25/2021 03:40PM Last Post by Pompon
	Exhausted after cryo ablation by Sam3726	1,317	11	09/15/2021 01:01AM Last Post by Carey
	Finding a new EP by RolfE	1,109	6	09/12/2021 06:42PM Last Post by RolfE
	Can Solar storms affect pacemakers? by susan.d	1,163	2	09/12/2021 12:36AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Medicare Possible Cutback for Ablations by Tony in Boston	1,147	7	09/23/2021 07:20PM Last Post by susan.d
	Blood Thinners by JoyWin	1,318	10	09/11/2021 04:28PM Last Post by Carey
	LAA Xarelto and Hematomas by KenKY	1,241	19	09/17/2021 04:07AM Last Post by Mark
	HAS BLED SCORE ( new to me ) by Poppino	1,020	6	09/07/2021 12:20PM Last Post by Poppino
	Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome by Kleinkp	1,212	7	09/08/2021 04:58PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	4 Weeks Post Natale Ablation Report by Poppino	1,249	1	09/03/2021 01:15PM Last Post by Poppino
	Sinus node (SN) ablation by susan.d	929	1	09/03/2021 01:32AM Last Post by susan.d
	4 month post PFA report by Ralph	1,692	13	09/05/2021 02:10PM Last Post by Ken
	Watchman leak study & separately alcohol & afib study by GeorgeN	1,453	12	09/02/2021 05:06PM Last Post by Poppino
	Chlorella / XeraltoI by bettylou4488	1,167	7	09/03/2021 11:24AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Taking Extra Dose of Metoprolol To Convert Back to NSR by Ice Man	1,403	10	09/15/2021 04:39AM Last Post by Carey
	AV Node ablation thoughts to eliminate afib induced tachycardia? by susan.d	1,094	10	08/31/2021 10:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Does permanent afib come suddenly? by susan.d	1,345	7	08/30/2021 11:51PM Last Post by vanlith
	EP in Louisiana by smackman	1,019	2	09/02/2021 03:29PM Last Post by Brian_og
	Health Care Practitioner to help with Mg repletion? by LaniB	1,286	9	08/31/2021 05:25AM Last Post by LaniB
	Ectopics by Mel-O	1,191	4	08/27/2021 10:28AM Last Post by Mel-O
	Dr. Natale's EP proteges by Pixie	1,318	3	08/25/2021 03:21AM Last Post by JakeL
	aMAZE Trial by Pixie	1,108	4	08/25/2021 12:58AM Last Post by Carey
	Supplements by Mel-O	1,597	14	08/27/2021 02:35AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Are blood thinners and Solotal by rattana	1,180	8	08/23/2021 08:50PM Last Post by rattana
	Is taking glucosamine chondroitin msm safe on Eliquis? by Poppino	1,222	3	08/22/2021 09:31PM Last Post by Poppino
	Afib causes Strokes Myth? by SiestaJimmy	1,217	3	08/21/2021 06:05PM Last Post by SiestaJimmy
	ablation -- afib again by jennifer92151	1,239	4	08/20/2021 03:30PM Last Post by Pompon
	Atypical AFlutter by Pixie	1,305	11	08/19/2021 08:25PM Last Post by Carey
	Re: Advice? by triplea	1,291	8	08/24/2021 01:47AM Last Post by triplea
	fish oils and a-fib by californiagal	1,301	4	08/18/2021 05:50AM Last Post by californiagal
	Dr. Gaurav Upadhyay by Pixie	1,396	11	08/17/2021 11:41PM Last Post by Carey
	LAA and stroke risk by Pixie	1,501	22	08/27/2021 12:27PM Last Post by Poppino
	Atrial Fibrllation and dental infections by Jackie	1,209	6	08/18/2021 07:50PM Last Post by susan.d
	Ablation, first line treatment or last resort? by Skford	1,438	11	08/16/2021 01:03PM Last Post by Ken
	Dr. Natale taking new patients? by Skford	1,157	3	08/15/2021 03:53AM Last Post by Carey
	Does ablation raise heart rate permanently? by Lenlec	1,639	18	08/29/2021 01:34PM Last Post by afhound99
	New here: First & only AFib episode on June 12. Status & Questions by Natalie B	1,347	8	08/26/2021 12:27AM Last Post by LaniB
	AV Block by Fidrych	988	3	08/13/2021 10:49AM Last Post by Fidrych
	Left atrial appendage dysfunction: a cause of thrombosis? by susan.d	987	4	08/13/2021 05:27AM Last Post by Carey
	Left atrial appendage by Pixie	1,160	9	08/28/2021 10:23PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Post ablation Kardia interpretations by IDbill	1,631	19	08/15/2021 10:50PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Redo ablations done by Dr. Natale by Pixie	1,282	10	08/13/2021 10:18PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Good weeks and bad week by keeferbdeefer	1,131	4	08/11/2021 08:57PM Last Post by Kleinkp
	AndexXa by Mark	1,021	3	08/12/2021 02:50AM Last Post by Mark
	Ectopic Heart Beats by Merckx	1,257	8	08/13/2021 05:01PM Last Post by Pompon
	Sotalol - Does it work for you ? by Tony in Boston	1,254	11	08/24/2021 11:31AM Last Post by Tony in Boston
	There’s No Place Like Home, There’s No Place Like Home……. by Poppino	1,256	2	08/10/2021 01:19AM Last Post by Carey
	Rattana after Ablation by rattana	1,101	6	08/10/2021 11:14PM Last Post by rattana
	Afib for 42 hrs by Dini	1,238	8	08/09/2021 04:16PM Last Post by vanlith
	Considering the Watchman - but I have questions by tobherd	2,036	18	08/16/2021 04:59AM Last Post by Carey
	TP update from Austin! by Poppino	1,056	1	08/08/2021 02:10PM Last Post by Poppino
	Now having tachycardia by Poppino	1,151	11	08/08/2021 12:35PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Had a good night. Natale comes back this AM by Poppino	1,071	1	08/07/2021 11:55AM Last Post by Poppino
	My Austin ablation complete by Poppino	1,128	6	08/07/2021 01:49PM Last Post by Jackie
	Kardia by Juggsy75	1,699	11	08/08/2021 12:17AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Tomorrow I : “ Take The Yellow Brick Road” by Poppino	1,275	11	08/06/2021 11:23PM Last Post by Poppino
	Natale s Office Teleconferenced Today by Poppino	1,183	10	08/08/2021 06:42AM Last Post by Shannon
	2021-22 Best Hospitals for Cardiology —US News by Pixie	1,417	7	08/28/2021 10:33PM Last Post by afhound99
	MRI pacemaker settings? by susan.d	1,131	13	08/14/2021 04:02AM Last Post by Carey
	Combating affib in CABG high risk patients by rocketritch	969	1	07/31/2021 01:58PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Multaq by bettylou4488	1,250	14	07/30/2021 11:39PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Son needs ablation - UCSF? by Cindy Oh	1,099	5	08/20/2021 09:40PM Last Post by Cindy Oh
	Propafenone 325 mg with Metoprolol 12.5 mg experience? by JasonZ	1,378	8	08/01/2021 01:19AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Persistent afib by Pixie	1,938	24	08/20/2021 10:47PM Last Post by Shannon
	Anyone have experience or knowledge of “Hybrid AF Therapy” ? by SiestaJimmy	1,081	4	08/01/2021 01:42PM Last Post by SiestaJimmy
	Wolf minimaze - 15 years post - Still cured by russdward357	1,019	3	07/26/2021 09:56PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Gulp……Austin just called - Aug 6th now. by Poppino	1,296	12	07/31/2021 03:21AM Last Post by Mark
	101 fever few days after ablation by cirenepurzalot	950	3	07/26/2021 05:34AM Last Post by cirenepurzalot
	Cardioversion or wait it out? by LaniB	1,613	20	07/29/2021 01:01PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Testosterone (not off subject) by Poppino	1,574	23	08/11/2021 04:10PM Last Post by JAYHAWK
	Eliquis now for 4 months. Lethargic? Weak Tired??? by Poppino	1,228	13	07/25/2021 03:46PM Last Post by Carey
	Acid reflux by fujau64	1,001	5	07/25/2021 12:01PM Last Post by fujau64
	Austin told me: yes we would love for you to arrive in flutter. Why? by Poppino	1,169	8	07/25/2021 03:12AM Last Post by wolfpack
	"regular" vs. pulsed etc.. by bettylou4488	1,270	5	07/22/2021 02:14PM Last Post by Poppino
	Dr Natale’s Office Just Called Me by Poppino	1,389	12	07/25/2021 02:54PM Last Post by susan.d
	Basic ? re beta blockers by Madeline	1,255	2	07/20/2021 04:55AM Last Post by Carey
	Advice? by TarHart	1,627	19	07/22/2021 05:17PM Last Post by MikeN
	Stopping NOACs by Brian_og	954	4	07/19/2021 07:47PM Last Post by Brian_og
	Help finding labs pts can use by Madeline	1,089	11	07/29/2021 12:59AM Last Post by Madeline
	post-ablation SVTs and fatigue by MargeW	1,055	10	08/04/2021 12:39PM Last Post by Jackie
	PVC/PAC by Kleinkp	1,037	4	07/18/2021 07:56PM Last Post by Carey
	Apple Watch ECG and pulse by bettylou4488	1,649	21	08/02/2021 03:52PM Last Post by susan.d
	Post Ablation Heart Itregularities by Fidrych	1,035	5	07/18/2021 08:44PM Last Post by Fidrych
	TEE & Ablation plus my EPs comment to me on Natale by Poppino	970	4	10/16/2021 11:58PM Last Post by pbcross
	Rolfing/ physical manipulation for A-fib? by bettylou4488	990	3	07/22/2021 01:20AM Last Post by bettylou4488