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	Heart rate control meds by Dini	1,193	20	10/26/2021 03:41PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Episodes of Afib by Chris Ann Smith	1,314	11	10/24/2021 11:22PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Welp... blood clot. no ablation by bettylou4488	1,134	23	10/31/2021 03:42PM Last Post by Carey
	AF by alfrae13	950	5	10/23/2021 12:41AM Last Post by Carey
	Flecainide POP/Daily or herbal alternatives? Must decide SOON. by cla-fib	1,152	8	10/27/2021 07:20PM Last Post by LaniB
	New thinking on OAC after Watchman (thoughts?) by Poppino	1,393	6	10/26/2021 10:20PM Last Post by Mauricio
	They’re back! by tsco	1,042	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	806	1	10/18/2021 07:32PM Last Post by susan.d
	Omegas and AFIB by Faith v.	1,565	9	10/19/2021 02:12PM Last Post by Poppino
	What is this wavy zigzag ekg? by susan.d	1,091	5	10/21/2021 02:30AM Last Post by susan.d
	staying in afib? by bettylou4488	1,340	18	10/19/2021 05:46PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Second Thoughts by triplea	1,175	10	11/07/2021 11:57PM Last Post by Pixie
	L-carnitine supplements by susan.d	1,250	5	11/08/2021 08:27AM Last Post by californiagal
	How much Flec is too much? by Ritva	1,062	11	10/21/2021 12:41AM Last Post by susan.d
	Percutaneous Aspiration of LAA Thrombus by susan.d	937	2	10/12/2021 12:49AM Last Post by Carey
	In afib by Mark	973	3	10/11/2021 03:46AM Last Post by Mark
	Flutter while waiting for Dr. Natale fix by Tony in Boston	1,061	5	10/17/2021 11:12AM Last Post by Tony in Boston
	Can I Do Anything To Improve LAA Velocity??? by Poppino	1,603	21	10/22/2021 01:12AM Last Post by Carey
	PACs & PVCs & paroxysmal afib by Muntz	1,783	14	11/21/2021 10:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Pre- ablation med questions by bettylou4488	1,120	5	10/09/2021 07:05AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Muscle Weakness On Flecainide by Howenow	1,236	12	10/20/2021 05:17PM Last Post by tibbar
	PFA trial by Skford	1,209	8	10/29/2021 08:39PM Last Post by Ralph
	Loop Recorder by imtbkr	845	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	825	2	10/07/2021 03:34PM Last Post by Carey
	Wearable HRM's by HBHNH603	1,105	3	10/10/2021 03:01PM Last Post by Tony in Boston
	Reports Ventricular Fibrillation Caused by Primary Carnitine Deficiency by susan.d	905	5	10/08/2021 04:06AM Last Post by LaniB
	Study on AFib as a cause of stroke in paroxysmal individuals by Brian_og	1,334	11	10/07/2021 10:13PM Last Post by Carey
	Best Long-term Treatment For Persistent Afib In Older Person by Ice Man	1,561	24	10/29/2021 01:54PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Eliquis Side Effects??? Joint and Back Pain by Poppino	1,597	10	10/12/2021 10:58PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New to AF struggle by EthanF	1,055	5	10/04/2021 09:35PM Last Post by EthanF
	New to Afib and requesting high Potassium advice by MarkL	1,442	12	12/05/2021 10:00PM Last Post by MarkL
	Palpitations post ablation by Sam3726	1,345	15	10/03/2021 04:43PM Last Post by Pompon
	Af during ablation by Lenlec	1,083	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]	1,156	7	10/14/2021 04:48AM Last Post by susan.d
	Report on 41 years of full-time afib by rogermunns	1,546	7	10/03/2021 11:31PM Last Post by pgrove1
	Atrial Fibrillation: New Solutions for an Old Problem by Todd	1,695	2	09/25/2021 08:53PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Amio to Flec by BobsBeat	1,116	9	10/02/2021 01:49PM Last Post by Sam3726
	An unexpected set-back by Pixie	1,278	10	09/27/2021 01:21AM Last Post by LaniB
	Information I would need to contact Dr. Natale by 1ablation	986	3	09/24/2021 07:06PM Last Post by 1ablation
	Call from Dr. Natale’s office by Pixie	1,153	9	09/23/2021 06:06AM Last Post by Carey
	dizziness by Tim	1,005	4	10/02/2021 05:08PM Last Post by Poppino
	Flutter not afib by swhanson	1,065	5	09/23/2021 12:33PM Last Post by swhanson
	Persistent afib by NealM	855	3	09/26/2021 12:37AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Breathless and little stamina 3 weeks out cryo AF ablation by Sam3726	992	9	09/21/2021 01:06PM Last Post by Sam3726
	Diltiazem by Michael777	1,110	10	09/26/2021 08:49PM Last Post by Michael777
	Did Covid or vaccine accelerate my Afib? by Thelonious71	1,368	11	10/09/2021 05:25AM Last Post by pbcross
	Anesthesia by bettylou4488	1,057	13	09/20/2021 07:08PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Watchman commercial by Mark	947	4	09/19/2021 03:45AM Last Post by Mark
	3 days post cryo ablation by Lenlec	995	5	09/18/2021 06:13PM Last Post by Lenlec
	Price of Eliquis major increase 2022 part D by smackman	2,897	12	10/20/2021 01:08PM Last Post by ggheld
	17 days post cryo ablation AF by Sam3726	891	3	09/16/2021 03:39PM Last Post by Sam3726
	Holter monitor results by Lillyh	957	4	09/16/2021 01:25AM Last Post by Carey
	Well had my ablation this morning by Lenlec	1,153	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	1,903	30	09/25/2021 03:40PM Last Post by Pompon
	Exhausted after cryo ablation by Sam3726	1,211	11	09/15/2021 01:01AM Last Post by Carey
	Finding a new EP by RolfE	1,037	6	09/12/2021 06:42PM Last Post by RolfE
	Can Solar storms affect pacemakers? by susan.d	1,082	2	09/12/2021 12:36AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Medicare Possible Cutback for Ablations by Tony in Boston	1,069	7	09/23/2021 07:20PM Last Post by susan.d
	Blood Thinners by JoyWin	1,226	10	09/11/2021 04:28PM Last Post by Carey
	LAA Xarelto and Hematomas by KenKY	1,152	19	09/17/2021 04:07AM Last Post by Mark
	HAS BLED SCORE ( new to me ) by Poppino	938	6	09/07/2021 12:20PM Last Post by Poppino
	Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome by Kleinkp	1,092	7	09/08/2021 04:58PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	4 Weeks Post Natale Ablation Report by Poppino	1,148	1	09/03/2021 01:15PM Last Post by Poppino
	Sinus node (SN) ablation by susan.d	843	1	09/03/2021 01:32AM Last Post by susan.d
	4 month post PFA report by Ralph	1,601	13	09/05/2021 02:10PM Last Post by Ken
	Watchman leak study & separately alcohol & afib study by GeorgeN	1,377	12	09/02/2021 05:06PM Last Post by Poppino
	Chlorella / XeraltoI by bettylou4488	1,077	7	09/03/2021 11:24AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Taking Extra Dose of Metoprolol To Convert Back to NSR by Ice Man	1,288	10	09/15/2021 04:39AM Last Post by Carey
	AV Node ablation thoughts to eliminate afib induced tachycardia? by susan.d	1,001	10	08/31/2021 10:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Does permanent afib come suddenly? by susan.d	1,266	7	08/30/2021 11:51PM Last Post by vanlith
	EP in Louisiana by smackman	946	2	09/02/2021 03:29PM Last Post by Brian_og
	Health Care Practitioner to help with Mg repletion? by LaniB	1,210	9	08/31/2021 05:25AM Last Post by LaniB
	Ectopics by Mel-O	1,112	4	08/27/2021 10:28AM Last Post by Mel-O
	Dr. Natale's EP proteges by Pixie	1,227	3	08/25/2021 03:21AM Last Post by JakeL
	aMAZE Trial by Pixie	991	4	08/25/2021 12:58AM Last Post by Carey
	Supplements by Mel-O	1,491	14	08/27/2021 02:35AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Are blood thinners and Solotal by rattana	1,104	8	08/23/2021 08:50PM Last Post by rattana
	Is taking glucosamine chondroitin msm safe on Eliquis? by Poppino	1,087	3	08/22/2021 09:31PM Last Post by Poppino
	Afib causes Strokes Myth? by SiestaJimmy	1,142	3	08/21/2021 06:05PM Last Post by SiestaJimmy
	ablation -- afib again by jennifer92151	1,151	4	08/20/2021 03:30PM Last Post by Pompon
	Atypical AFlutter by Pixie	1,229	11	08/19/2021 08:25PM Last Post by Carey
	Re: Advice? by triplea	1,210	8	08/24/2021 01:47AM Last Post by triplea
	fish oils and a-fib by californiagal	1,205	4	08/18/2021 05:50AM Last Post by californiagal
	Dr. Gaurav Upadhyay by Pixie	1,307	11	08/17/2021 11:41PM Last Post by Carey
	LAA and stroke risk by Pixie	1,370	22	08/27/2021 12:27PM Last Post by Poppino
	Atrial Fibrllation and dental infections by Jackie	1,120	6	08/18/2021 07:50PM Last Post by susan.d
	Ablation, first line treatment or last resort? by Skford	1,366	11	08/16/2021 01:03PM Last Post by Ken
	Dr. Natale taking new patients? by Skford	1,066	3	08/15/2021 03:53AM Last Post by Carey
	Does ablation raise heart rate permanently? by Lenlec	1,564	18	08/29/2021 01:34PM Last Post by afhound99
	New here: First & only AFib episode on June 12. Status & Questions by Natalie B	1,268	8	08/26/2021 12:27AM Last Post by LaniB
	AV Block by Fidrych	911	3	08/13/2021 10:49AM Last Post by Fidrych
	Left atrial appendage dysfunction: a cause of thrombosis? by susan.d	893	4	08/13/2021 05:27AM Last Post by Carey
	Left atrial appendage by Pixie	1,069	9	08/28/2021 10:23PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Post ablation Kardia interpretations by IDbill	1,533	19	08/15/2021 10:50PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Redo ablations done by Dr. Natale by Pixie	1,166	10	08/13/2021 10:18PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Good weeks and bad week by keeferbdeefer	1,032	4	08/11/2021 08:57PM Last Post by Kleinkp
	AndexXa by Mark	922	3	08/12/2021 02:50AM Last Post by Mark
	Ectopic Heart Beats by Merckx	1,148	8	08/13/2021 05:01PM Last Post by Pompon
	Sotalol - Does it work for you ? by Tony in Boston	1,182	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	1,168	2	08/10/2021 01:19AM Last Post by Carey
	Rattana after Ablation by rattana	1,020	6	08/10/2021 11:14PM Last Post by rattana
	Afib for 42 hrs by Dini	1,151	8	08/09/2021 04:16PM Last Post by vanlith
	Considering the Watchman - but I have questions by tobherd	1,884	18	08/16/2021 04:59AM Last Post by Carey
	TP update from Austin! by Poppino	983	1	08/08/2021 02:10PM Last Post by Poppino
	Now having tachycardia by Poppino	1,081	11	08/08/2021 12:35PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Had a good night. Natale comes back this AM by Poppino	972	1	08/07/2021 11:55AM Last Post by Poppino
	My Austin ablation complete by Poppino	1,059	6	08/07/2021 01:49PM Last Post by Jackie
	Kardia by Juggsy75	1,518	11	08/08/2021 12:17AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Tomorrow I : “ Take The Yellow Brick Road” by Poppino	1,181	11	08/06/2021 11:23PM Last Post by Poppino
	Natale s Office Teleconferenced Today by Poppino	1,091	10	08/08/2021 06:42AM Last Post by Shannon
	2021-22 Best Hospitals for Cardiology —US News by Pixie	1,313	7	08/28/2021 10:33PM Last Post by afhound99
	MRI pacemaker settings? by susan.d	1,012	13	08/14/2021 04:02AM Last Post by Carey
	Combating affib in CABG high risk patients by rocketritch	898	1	07/31/2021 01:58PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Multaq by bettylou4488	1,179	14	07/30/2021 11:39PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Son needs ablation - UCSF? by Cindy Oh	1,027	5	08/20/2021 09:40PM Last Post by Cindy Oh
	Propafenone 325 mg with Metoprolol 12.5 mg experience? by JasonZ	1,238	8	08/01/2021 01:19AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Persistent afib by Pixie	1,820	24	08/20/2021 10:47PM Last Post by Shannon
	Anyone have experience or knowledge of “Hybrid AF Therapy” ? by SiestaJimmy	1,000	4	08/01/2021 01:42PM Last Post by SiestaJimmy
	Wolf minimaze - 15 years post - Still cured by russdward357	949	3	07/26/2021 09:56PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Gulp……Austin just called - Aug 6th now. by Poppino	1,233	12	07/31/2021 03:21AM Last Post by Mark
	101 fever few days after ablation by cirenepurzalot	878	3	07/26/2021 05:34AM Last Post by cirenepurzalot
	Cardioversion or wait it out? by LaniB	1,529	20	07/29/2021 01:01PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Testosterone (not off subject) by Poppino	1,485	23	08/11/2021 04:10PM Last Post by JAYHAWK
	Eliquis now for 4 months. Lethargic? Weak Tired??? by Poppino	1,145	13	07/25/2021 03:46PM Last Post by Carey
	Acid reflux by fujau64	931	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	1,090	8	07/25/2021 03:12AM Last Post by wolfpack
	"regular" vs. pulsed etc.. by bettylou4488	1,164	5	07/22/2021 02:14PM Last Post by Poppino
	Dr Natale’s Office Just Called Me by Poppino	1,270	12	07/25/2021 02:54PM Last Post by susan.d
	Basic ? re beta blockers by Madeline	1,152	2	07/20/2021 04:55AM Last Post by Carey
	Advice? by TarHart	1,517	19	07/22/2021 05:17PM Last Post by MikeN
	Stopping NOACs by Brian_og	888	4	07/19/2021 07:47PM Last Post by Brian_og
	Help finding labs pts can use by Madeline	983	11	07/29/2021 12:59AM Last Post by Madeline
	post-ablation SVTs and fatigue by MargeW	984	10	08/04/2021 12:39PM Last Post by Jackie
	PVC/PAC by Kleinkp	945	4	07/18/2021 07:56PM Last Post by Carey
	Apple Watch ECG and pulse by bettylou4488	1,559	21	08/02/2021 03:52PM Last Post by susan.d
	Post Ablation Heart Itregularities by Fidrych	958	5	07/18/2021 08:44PM Last Post by Fidrych
	TEE & Ablation plus my EPs comment to me on Natale by Poppino	899	4	10/16/2021 11:58PM Last Post by pbcross
	Rolfing/ physical manipulation for A-fib? by bettylou4488	908	3	07/22/2021 01:20AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	requirements before ablation by ben saif	917	3	07/17/2021 05:44AM Last Post by Carey
	3 month post ablation anniversary—how long is the blanking period? by susan.d	858	2	07/17/2021 04:20PM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation and High Platelets. by Fidrych	812	6	07/16/2021 03:32PM Last Post by Jackie
	Cardioversion now scheduled Fri at 10:30 by Poppino	830	5	07/15/2021 05:29PM Last Post by Poppino
	Day 5 begins in Flutter by Poppino	858	1	07/15/2021 12:16PM Last Post by Poppino
	Im Now Begging My EP for a Cardioversion by Poppino	976	8	07/18/2021 02:44AM Last Post by susan.d
	Could taking fish oils supplements increase AFib risk? by Lorraine	1,076	4	07/23/2021 12:16PM Last Post by fujau64
	Back from Austin with a Watchman! by Girtygirl	1,152	14	07/17/2021 04:26PM Last Post by Carey
	Stopping flecainide after ablation by allen	1,332	7	07/16/2021 02:56PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Still in Tach but Appreciate Shannon calling me! by Poppino	858	1	07/12/2021 12:16PM Last Post by Poppino
	Repeating how important Mouth Tapping can be.... by Percyfaith	983	3	07/12/2021 07:49AM Last Post by colindo
	Any Experience with Ouabain to improve metabolic function in heart cells? by Percyfaith	817	2	07/23/2021 06:42AM Last Post by unangan
	Anyone with experience with HD Gridcardiac mapping cath by Percyfaith	826	1	07/11/2021 04:51PM Last Post by Percyfaith
	Back From Austin: now im back in Flutter!! by Poppino	898	4	07/11/2021 03:21PM Last Post by Carey
	Is there an app for this? by unangan	802	2	07/10/2021 08:39AM Last Post by unangan
	Need advice from fellow Afibbers please by Lend27	1,256	27	07/14/2021 06:09PM Last Post by Pompon
	New Arrhythmia while sleeping by BobsBeat	1,048	8	07/10/2021 01:09PM Last Post by ggheld
	Post ablation afib by jennifer92151	981	10	07/10/2021 06:46PM Last Post by vanlith
	New member. Thankful to find this wealth of knowledge. by unangan	798	3	07/10/2021 08:00AM Last Post by unangan
	Chest pain after AFib conversion 2 months ago by BobsBeat	853	5	07/08/2021 01:56PM Last Post by BobsBeat
	Stress Test - Post Ablation by Fidrych	930	3	07/07/2021 11:07PM Last Post by Fidrych
	I met Dr Natale today: my bizarre story by Poppino	1,141	8	07/07/2021 10:33PM Last Post by Poppino
	Introduction from the midnight lamp by Thelonious71	816	1	07/06/2021 02:14AM Last Post by Thelonious71
	Bisoprolol dose & timing by GaryMQ	761	2	07/06/2021 05:47PM Last Post by vanlith
	I Leave For Austin tomorrow: why im going……. by Poppino	1,038	7	07/11/2021 06:20PM Last Post by Percyfaith
	Ablation -tachycardia by jennifer92151	1,844	35	07/14/2021 12:16AM Last Post by Carey
	Breathless and Dizzy after ablation by Fidrych	1,060	8	07/03/2021 10:48PM Last Post by Fidrych
	Elecrophysiologist in Mebourne, Australia by MV	821	6	07/05/2021 06:05AM Last Post by Joe
	7 months Post Ablation - rapid HR? by Ingrid	974	8	07/03/2021 04:32AM Last Post by Ingrid
	Cardio insight vest by Mabmedz	874	2	06/30/2021 04:08AM Last Post by Carey
	Rythmol after ablation low blood pressure by Fidrych	1,058	10	06/30/2021 02:09PM Last Post by Poppino
	Pulsed Field Ablation - 2 month update by Ralph	1,395	17	07/05/2021 05:25PM Last Post by ben saif
	Is the blanking period really 3 months? Read on: by susan.d	1,102	5	06/27/2021 07:00PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Austin Called Me Today (prior to 7/7) by Poppino	1,010	8	06/27/2021 03:17PM Last Post by Poppino
	Alternatives to Eliquis by Dini	1,157	6	06/27/2021 02:04PM Last Post by Nugget46
	Positive for blood alcohol levels without drinking —tested while in afib by susan.d	1,035	7	06/24/2021 09:09AM Last Post by ben saif
	Afib tachycardia and pacemakers by susan.d	1,100	10	06/25/2021 06:31PM Last Post by susan.d
	Stopping Eliquis six months post successful ablation by frankangelo	1,033	7	06/25/2021 04:34AM Last Post by Carey
	Upcoming Stop-Afib.org Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm - Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Aug. 6-8, 2021 by Shannon	1,233	2	07/20/2021 02:07AM Last Post by Madeline
	Bad Fall on Eliquis Anyone Had Head injury on Eliquis?? by Erin	1,399	7	06/25/2021 12:39AM Last Post by Carey
	Persistent asymptomatic afib by Peterb	1,179	9	10/28/2021 02:13PM Last Post by Carey
	Anxiety by Jackie	1,628	8	07/10/2021 09:35PM Last Post by Carey
	Rate controlled vs Rhythm controlled by cile	908	3	06/18/2021 05:41AM Last Post by susan.d
	QT Interval 518 by cile	1,017	4	06/18/2021 05:39AM Last Post by susan.d
	Does your Chloride run high ? And do your MCH and MVC blood markers run high? by Percyfaith	852	6	11/01/2021 04:20AM Last Post by Percyfaith
	Anyone see or experience a link between h Pylori and Afib by Percyfaith	929	4	11/03/2021 11:48PM Last Post by Percyfaith
	What is latest thinking on oils use? My Blood Report back by Poppino	1,177	15	06/16/2021 02:32AM Last Post by Joe
	6 months post ablation by aldona	1,078	4	07/07/2021 05:34PM Last Post by frankster
	Eliquis vs. Xeralto by bettylou4488	1,288	16	07/16/2021 08:29PM Last Post by Brian_og
	Is this a sign meds are starting not to work? by kathygetz	1,016	3	06/21/2021 08:19PM Last Post by Sdweller
	Reminder: Summer, Lyme Disease & Arrhythmia by Jackie	1,102	4	06/14/2021 03:34PM Last Post by Jackie
	Danish Soccer Star Collapses ( heart massage)? by Poppino	1,326	16	06/17/2021 01:40PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Vitamin D Levels and a Brazilian Study by mbd	1,141	3	06/12/2021 09:33PM Last Post by colindo
	18 months post ablation and finally off meds by keeferbdeefer	1,145	10	06/30/2021 01:34AM Last Post by GrannyK
	1 year update by Kleinkp	1,018	8	06/19/2021 05:54PM Last Post by Shannon
	Lidocaine Cream by Jaydee212	889	3	06/11/2021 01:20AM Last Post by susan.d
	FDA statement regarding the effects of metal implants such as watchman or pacemakers by susan.d	881	1	06/09/2021 11:58PM Last Post by susan.d
	I V Magnesium for Magnesium "Wasters" by LaniB	890	2	06/10/2021 01:31PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Post Ablation Bridging For Surgery by ggheld	1,124	6	06/11/2021 03:26PM Last Post by Carey
	Past 10 Days - New Strange Rhythm by Poppino	1,284	14	06/27/2021 06:11PM Last Post by toccoa
	Interesting article on pulse ablation worth reading by susan.d	969	1	06/04/2021 09:55PM Last Post by susan.d
	Dr John Sarno (books) & his Theories by Poppino	989	4	06/09/2021 05:07PM Last Post by bettylou4488