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	At-home devices for monitoring BP w/ EKG technology by Rob Wilson	1,540	10	01/15/2022 03:03PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Data on patients going into afib post-Watchman procedure. by Rob Wilson	1,183	10	01/09/2022 02:45AM Last Post by susan.d
	Blood Pressure Question by Lee2022	1,094	5	01/08/2022 11:50PM Last Post by Carey
	Exercise While Having Arrhythmia by Lee2022	1,614	10	01/24/2022 04:39AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	My cardiologist doesn't seem to fully understand LAA isolation by tobherd	1,303	22	01/13/2022 09:24PM Last Post by Carey
	Re-ablate LAA after watchman ? by Tony in Boston	1,616	26	01/11/2022 02:38AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New to AFib by Kev	1,755	22	01/21/2022 06:37PM Last Post by susan.d
	Getting a Watchman next week and feeling unsure...and scared by tobherd	1,250	11	01/04/2022 10:19PM Last Post by Carey
	Sonatol post ablation by triplea	1,044	6	01/06/2022 12:50AM Last Post by Carey
	I’m new to Forum and struggling with my condition…. by Tweez	2,432	37	02/12/2022 03:01AM Last Post by BOBW1287
	Check out this site if you are scheduled for an ablation by susan.d	1,101	1	01/03/2022 04:32AM Last Post by susan.d
	Very frequent PAC's by sisyphus222	1,460	12	03/02/2022 08:26PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Have a Date in Austin for Watchman by Poppino	1,204	9	01/08/2022 06:40AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Omron Readings by Lee2022	1,368	13	05/07/2022 04:19PM Last Post by Searching9
	I’ve been on Amiodarone for 7 months now with no side effects. by Mabmedz	1,214	10	04/18/2022 06:29PM Last Post by Steve Verplank
	Coricidin by JDfiB	913	3	12/31/2021 03:16AM Last Post by JDfiB
	Remaining on blood thinners post Watchman procedure by Rob Wilson	1,175	6	12/30/2021 11:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Exercise & afib by Rob Wilson	1,273	7	01/02/2022 04:15AM Last Post by JayBros
	Post Ablation & Watchman Arrhythmia by KenKY	1,225	4	12/30/2021 10:17PM Last Post by susan.d
	Is this v-tach? by susan.d	989	4	12/29/2021 10:28PM Last Post by susan.d
	Improving A-fib outcomes by losing weight by David_L	1,407	14	12/29/2021 02:32AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Flacainide by alfrae13	1,077	3	12/26/2021 01:33PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	V tach after ablation by hiker	1,193	9	12/26/2021 02:54AM Last Post by hiker
	post ablation encouragement needed by marko	1,063	4	12/28/2021 06:40PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Eliquis- still in horrible pain by Poppino	1,444	16	01/03/2022 06:10AM Last Post by Carey
	HR up after stopping Sotalol - Normal ? by Tony in Boston	863	2	12/22/2021 03:32PM Last Post by Carey
	adult congenital electrophysiologist by bettylou4488	1,117	6	12/22/2021 05:21AM Last Post by Carey
	1 year post ablation A-fib free. by frankangelo	1,181	6	12/24/2021 03:36AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Walking as good for Heart as Running: Lakkireddy by Poppino	1,044	1	12/20/2021 04:49PM Last Post by Poppino
	monocytes high lab scores and arrhythmias by susan.d	1,000	4	12/20/2021 09:17PM Last Post by Carey
	Afib at night by gethealthy6	1,424	7	01/31/2022 01:59AM Last Post by tallguy31
	Afib trigger by Afibber20	1,318	5	12/21/2021 01:54AM Last Post by Afibber20
	First af episode after ablation by Lenlec	1,325	9	12/20/2021 04:30PM Last Post by Lenlec
	Ablation or not by jrmnr	1,455	13	12/22/2021 02:21PM Last Post by Ken
	Supporting afibbers.org by GeorgeN	1,869	13	08/22/2022 04:03PM Last Post by karin
	Wearable ECG device by BobsBeat	1,159	9	01/13/2022 09:46PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	"well over a thousand" from this forum have seen Natale? by David_L	1,585	12	01/08/2022 05:23PM Last Post by CarolM
	Long term persistent, asymptomatic, until now! by diesel	1,096	5	12/16/2021 09:22PM Last Post by David_L
	How many of you folks developed Afib after getting the watchman? by susan.d	1,221	11	12/17/2021 05:28AM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation tomorrow by Brian_og	1,386	17	12/21/2021 10:45PM Last Post by Juggsy75
	Vagal afib or electrolyte related? Low carb/keto by BigBoy2020	1,479	6	12/29/2021 07:55AM Last Post by unangan
	Wolf Mini-maze by bettylou4488	1,490	11	03/23/2023 08:27PM Last Post by saulger
	HRS expert panel video mostly about Pulsed Field Ablation by David_L	1,065	1	12/12/2021 04:28AM Last Post by David_L
	Do you wish you had never done an ablation? by bettylou4488	2,675	36	09/19/2022 01:37AM Last Post by Madeline
	AFib and ASD by Robbiecriss	975	7	01/21/2022 07:40PM Last Post by Robbiecriss
	2 Months post ablation, 1 week off Amiodarone by Thelonious71	904	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	1,097	8	12/12/2021 08:27AM Last Post by Pompon
	FDA warning on the WatchMan by David_L	1,099	12	12/09/2021 03:36PM Last Post by Poppino
	***Update*** Re: New to Afib and requesting high Potassium advice by MarkL	900	3	12/06/2021 09:05PM Last Post by MarkL
	Covid-19 and A-fib by David_L	1,017	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	1,659	26	12/11/2021 06:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Radiation exposure during ablation by David_L	992	2	12/06/2021 08:39PM Last Post by Jeff W
	What to make of this?? Neale a legit reporter by Poppino	978	6	12/06/2021 01:26PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	cumulative ECV / DCR electrocardioversions by strongHeart	953	9	12/05/2021 05:07PM Last Post by Carey
	A Fib by alfrae13	1,037	5	12/04/2021 02:57AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	If you are considering on getting an Abbott pacemaker… by susan.d	1,060	10	12/03/2021 03:20PM Last Post by susan.d
	8 month post-ablation niggles by ElectroBlu	1,511	21	12/06/2021 07:04PM Last Post by ElectroBlu
	Acupuncture and A-fib by David_L	1,339	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	1,124	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	1,758	8	12/01/2021 11:25PM Last Post by susan.d
	LAA and TEE by Pixie	976	4	11/30/2021 12:54PM Last Post by JayBros
	Omega-3 Supplements Could Elevate Risk of Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	1,012	2	11/28/2021 10:42PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Cardioversion side effects? by susan.d	1,297	14	12/01/2021 06:08AM Last Post by Carey
	BNP number decreasing, but kidney function seems to be worsening by FibLish	1,042	5	12/06/2021 10:45PM Last Post by Carey
	Liquid Mg by bettylou4488	1,195	8	12/06/2021 10:06PM Last Post by susan.d
	Massage inducing atrial fibrillation?! by karin	1,619	11	12/10/2021 05:36AM Last Post by Carey
	Junctional rhythm and pacemakers by susan.d	916	3	11/28/2021 02:25AM Last Post by susan.d
	Senior (>65) high dose fluzone shot by susan.d	1,060	5	11/25/2021 04:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	New to site - questions by GeorgeS	1,785	24	12/13/2021 07:32PM Last Post by GeorgeS
	lung function ?? by bettylou4488	999	5	11/23/2021 08:42PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	My Dr Natale virtual: very new revelations!! by Poppino	1,177	2	11/24/2021 04:02PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Individualized Studies of Triggers of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	1,715	20	12/10/2021 07:51PM Last Post by GaryPNW
	Valves/AF by Elizabeth	943	2	11/20/2021 12:14PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Can collagen powder cause Afib? by Will1789	1,442	3	11/20/2021 12:47AM Last Post by Carey
	TEE .. what can it tell (other than blood clot) by bettylou4488	912	3	11/20/2021 02:39AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	I Have A Virtual with Dr Natale Monday: my questions by Poppino	974	3	11/19/2021 02:46PM Last Post by Poppino
	Touch up ablations by frankangelo	1,317	10	11/17/2021 06:09PM Last Post by frankangelo
	A Fib by alfrae13	1,351	11	11/18/2021 02:38PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Melatonin and heart rate? by bettylou4488	1,060	5	11/14/2021 01:55AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	PACs or PVCs ? by Pompon	1,099	6	11/13/2021 10:34PM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation next week- help relieve my anxiety! by Jlpattison	1,397	11	11/15/2021 08:23PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Two Days Post Ablation by triplea	1,505	18	11/18/2021 12:15AM Last Post by triplea
	O2 device- is it accurate? by susan.d	1,526	10	11/11/2021 10:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Need more advice please about afternoon ectopics by keeferbdeefer	1,237	8	11/11/2021 06:41PM Last Post by susan.d
	permanent AF can it contribute to Tricuspid regurgitation by Elizabeth	1,091	5	11/09/2021 05:56AM Last Post by Carey
	Ectopic after shingles shot by keeferbdeefer	1,058	3	11/06/2021 11:45PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Afib question about booster side effects in causing arrhythmia by susan.d	3,706	36	12/11/2021 02:38AM Last Post by Will1789
	sleep apnea and afib by bettylou4488	1,512	12	11/05/2021 03:56PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Supplements by Juggsy75	1,707	21	11/06/2021 03:35PM Last Post by Allegra1215
	L- Carnitine by californiagal	1,032	1	11/02/2021 05:03AM Last Post by californiagal
	Allspice and eliquis by susan.d	1,010	2	11/01/2021 11:35PM Last Post by Carey
	KARDIA 6L monitor by alfrae13	1,301	14	11/15/2021 08:57PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Potassium/Magnesium/PACs-PVCs/Flutter-AFib by Allegra1215	1,272	7	10/31/2021 06:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Grape-sized electric balloon by scribbler	988	6	11/02/2021 11:53AM Last Post by scribbler
	Wim Hof Method and Afib WHM by lermentov	1,569	2	10/30/2021 10:40PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Persistent Afib/flutter Rears its Head -- Again by JayBros	1,386	15	11/04/2021 07:22PM Last Post by JayBros
	Alternatives to Flecainide by Sam	1,337	14	11/03/2021 11:49AM Last Post by Pompon
	sauna type? by LaniB			This topic has been moved.
	Abbott Amulet Update? by ln108	1,048	3	10/27/2021 11:13PM Last Post by ln108
	Catheter ablation for persistent afib/aflutter by Pixie	1,068	2	10/26/2021 02:36PM Last Post by Carey
	Vein of Marshall Alcohol Ablation by Pixie	936	3	10/26/2021 06:06PM Last Post by Pompon
	Tooth Extraction on Eliquis??? by Poppino	1,414	8	10/26/2021 09:04PM Last Post by Lorraine
	Heart rate control meds by Dini	1,320	20	10/26/2021 03:41PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Episodes of Afib by Chris Ann Smith	1,421	11	10/24/2021 11:22PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Welp... blood clot. no ablation by bettylou4488	1,249	23	10/31/2021 03:42PM Last Post by Carey
	AF by alfrae13	1,063	5	10/23/2021 12:41AM Last Post by Carey
	Flecainide POP/Daily or herbal alternatives? Must decide SOON. by cla-fib	1,278	8	10/27/2021 07:20PM Last Post by LaniB
	New thinking on OAC after Watchman (thoughts?) by Poppino	1,509	6	10/26/2021 10:20PM Last Post by Mauricio
	They’re back! by tsco	1,144	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	905	1	10/18/2021 07:32PM Last Post by susan.d
	Omegas and AFIB by Faith v.	1,743	9	10/19/2021 02:12PM Last Post by Poppino
	What is this wavy zigzag ekg? by susan.d	1,211	5	10/21/2021 02:30AM Last Post by susan.d
	staying in afib? by bettylou4488	1,464	18	10/19/2021 05:46PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Second Thoughts by triplea	1,277	10	11/07/2021 11:57PM Last Post by Pixie
	L-carnitine supplements by susan.d	1,364	5	11/08/2021 08:27AM Last Post by californiagal
	How much Flec is too much? by Ritva	1,202	11	10/21/2021 12:41AM Last Post by susan.d
	Percutaneous Aspiration of LAA Thrombus by susan.d	1,028	2	10/12/2021 12:49AM Last Post by Carey
	In afib by Mark	1,086	3	10/11/2021 03:46AM Last Post by Mark
	Flutter while waiting for Dr. Natale fix by Tony in Boston	1,185	5	10/17/2021 11:12AM Last Post by Tony in Boston
	Can I Do Anything To Improve LAA Velocity??? by Poppino	1,721	21	10/22/2021 01:12AM Last Post by Carey
	PACs & PVCs & paroxysmal afib by Muntz	1,946	14	11/21/2021 10:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Pre- ablation med questions by bettylou4488	1,262	5	10/09/2021 07:05AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Muscle Weakness On Flecainide by Howenow	1,339	12	10/20/2021 05:17PM Last Post by tibbar
	PFA trial by Skford	1,327	8	10/29/2021 08:39PM Last Post by Ralph
	Loop Recorder by imtbkr	938	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	910	2	10/07/2021 03:34PM Last Post by Carey
	Wearable HRM's by HBHNH603	1,193	3	10/10/2021 03:01PM Last Post by Tony in Boston
	Reports Ventricular Fibrillation Caused by Primary Carnitine Deficiency by susan.d	1,007	5	10/08/2021 04:06AM Last Post by LaniB
	Study on AFib as a cause of stroke in paroxysmal individuals by Brian_og	1,469	11	10/07/2021 10:13PM Last Post by Carey
	Best Long-term Treatment For Persistent Afib In Older Person by Ice Man	1,678	24	10/29/2021 01:54PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Eliquis Side Effects??? Joint and Back Pain by Poppino	1,747	10	10/12/2021 10:58PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New to AF struggle by EthanF	1,164	5	10/04/2021 09:35PM Last Post by EthanF
	New to Afib and requesting high Potassium advice by MarkL	1,655	12	12/05/2021 10:00PM Last Post by MarkL
	Palpitations post ablation by Sam3726	1,616	15	10/03/2021 04:43PM Last Post by Pompon
	Af during ablation by Lenlec	1,305	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]	1,340	7	10/14/2021 04:48AM Last Post by susan.d
	Report on 41 years of full-time afib by rogermunns	1,688	7	10/03/2021 11:31PM Last Post by pgrove1
	Atrial Fibrillation: New Solutions for an Old Problem by Todd	1,797	2	09/25/2021 08:53PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Amio to Flec by BobsBeat	1,221	9	10/02/2021 01:49PM Last Post by Sam3726
	An unexpected set-back by Pixie	1,384	10	09/27/2021 01:21AM Last Post by LaniB
	Information I would need to contact Dr. Natale by 1ablation	1,073	3	09/24/2021 07:06PM Last Post by 1ablation
	Call from Dr. Natale’s office by Pixie	1,277	9	09/23/2021 06:06AM Last Post by Carey
	dizziness by Tim	1,111	4	10/02/2021 05:08PM Last Post by Poppino
	Flutter not afib by swhanson	1,173	5	09/23/2021 12:33PM Last Post by swhanson
	Persistent afib by NealM	947	3	09/26/2021 12:37AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Breathless and little stamina 3 weeks out cryo AF ablation by Sam3726	1,115	9	09/21/2021 01:06PM Last Post by Sam3726
	Diltiazem by Michael777	1,244	10	09/26/2021 08:49PM Last Post by Michael777
	Did Covid or vaccine accelerate my Afib? by Thelonious71	1,462	11	10/09/2021 05:25AM Last Post by pbcross
	Anesthesia by bettylou4488	1,177	13	09/20/2021 07:08PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Watchman commercial by Mark	1,148	4	09/19/2021 03:45AM Last Post by Mark
	3 days post cryo ablation by Lenlec	1,127	5	09/18/2021 06:13PM Last Post by Lenlec
	Price of Eliquis major increase 2022 part D by smackman	3,275	12	10/20/2021 01:08PM Last Post by ggheld
	17 days post cryo ablation AF by Sam3726	993	3	09/16/2021 03:39PM Last Post by Sam3726
	Holter monitor results by Lillyh	1,070	4	09/16/2021 01:25AM Last Post by Carey
	Well had my ablation this morning by Lenlec	1,296	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	2,013	30	09/25/2021 03:40PM Last Post by Pompon
	Exhausted after cryo ablation by Sam3726	1,347	11	09/15/2021 01:01AM Last Post by Carey
	Finding a new EP by RolfE	1,126	6	09/12/2021 06:42PM Last Post by RolfE
	Can Solar storms affect pacemakers? by susan.d	1,197	2	09/12/2021 12:36AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Medicare Possible Cutback for Ablations by Tony in Boston	1,176	7	09/23/2021 07:20PM Last Post by susan.d
	Blood Thinners by JoyWin	1,350	10	09/11/2021 04:28PM Last Post by Carey
	LAA Xarelto and Hematomas by KenKY	1,267	19	09/17/2021 04:07AM Last Post by Mark
	HAS BLED SCORE ( new to me ) by Poppino	1,052	6	09/07/2021 12:20PM Last Post by Poppino
	Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome by Kleinkp	1,257	7	09/08/2021 04:58PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	4 Weeks Post Natale Ablation Report by Poppino	1,293	1	09/03/2021 01:15PM Last Post by Poppino
	Sinus node (SN) ablation by susan.d	956	1	09/03/2021 01:32AM Last Post by susan.d
	4 month post PFA report by Ralph	1,736	13	09/05/2021 02:10PM Last Post by Ken
	Watchman leak study & separately alcohol & afib study by GeorgeN	1,481	12	09/02/2021 05:06PM Last Post by Poppino
	Chlorella / XeraltoI by bettylou4488	1,218	7	09/03/2021 11:24AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Taking Extra Dose of Metoprolol To Convert Back to NSR by Ice Man	1,450	10	09/15/2021 04:39AM Last Post by Carey
	AV Node ablation thoughts to eliminate afib induced tachycardia? by susan.d	1,122	10	08/31/2021 10:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Does permanent afib come suddenly? by susan.d	1,380	7	08/30/2021 11:51PM Last Post by vanlith
	EP in Louisiana by smackman	1,050	2	09/02/2021 03:29PM Last Post by Brian_og
	Health Care Practitioner to help with Mg repletion? by LaniB	1,313	9	08/31/2021 05:25AM Last Post by LaniB
	Ectopics by Mel-O	1,221	4	08/27/2021 10:28AM Last Post by Mel-O
	Dr. Natale's EP proteges by Pixie	1,352	3	08/25/2021 03:21AM Last Post by JakeL
	aMAZE Trial by Pixie	1,127	4	08/25/2021 12:58AM Last Post by Carey
	Supplements by Mel-O	1,618	14	08/27/2021 02:35AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Are blood thinners and Solotal by rattana	1,203	8	08/23/2021 08:50PM Last Post by rattana
	Is taking glucosamine chondroitin msm safe on Eliquis? by Poppino	1,271	3	08/22/2021 09:31PM Last Post by Poppino
	Afib causes Strokes Myth? by SiestaJimmy	1,239	3	08/21/2021 06:05PM Last Post by SiestaJimmy
	ablation -- afib again by jennifer92151	1,263	4	08/20/2021 03:30PM Last Post by Pompon
	Atypical AFlutter by Pixie	1,328	11	08/19/2021 08:25PM Last Post by Carey
	Re: Advice? by triplea	1,317	8	08/24/2021 01:47AM Last Post by triplea
	fish oils and a-fib by californiagal	1,323	4	08/18/2021 05:50AM Last Post by californiagal
	Dr. Gaurav Upadhyay by Pixie	1,418	11	08/17/2021 11:41PM Last Post by Carey
	LAA and stroke risk by Pixie	1,524	22	08/27/2021 12:27PM Last Post by Poppino
	Atrial Fibrllation and dental infections by Jackie	1,232	6	08/18/2021 07:50PM Last Post by susan.d
	Ablation, first line treatment or last resort? by Skford	1,459	11	08/16/2021 01:03PM Last Post by Ken
	Dr. Natale taking new patients? by Skford	1,178	3	08/15/2021 03:53AM Last Post by Carey
	Does ablation raise heart rate permanently? by Lenlec	1,667	18	08/29/2021 01:34PM Last Post by afhound99
	New here: First & only AFib episode on June 12. Status & Questions by Natalie B	1,374	8	08/26/2021 12:27AM Last Post by LaniB
	AV Block by Fidrych	1,021	3	08/13/2021 10:49AM Last Post by Fidrych
	Left atrial appendage dysfunction: a cause of thrombosis? by susan.d	1,010	4	08/13/2021 05:27AM Last Post by Carey
	Left atrial appendage by Pixie	1,181	9	08/28/2021 10:23PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Post ablation Kardia interpretations by IDbill	1,669	19	08/15/2021 10:50PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Redo ablations done by Dr. Natale by Pixie	1,322	10	08/13/2021 10:18PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Good weeks and bad week by keeferbdeefer	1,156	4	08/11/2021 08:57PM Last Post by Kleinkp
	AndexXa by Mark	1,050	3	08/12/2021 02:50AM Last Post by Mark
	Ectopic Heart Beats by Merckx	1,305	8	08/13/2021 05:01PM Last Post by Pompon