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	My Editorial on Dr Andrea Natale by Poppino	1,259	4	03/17/2022 12:56PM Last Post by Muntz
	Update - Importance and Benefits of Taurine by Jackie	2,046	15	06/26/2022 02:44PM Last Post by jhstark
	An autonomously swimming biohybrid fish designed with human cardiac biophysics :-) by susan.d	945	1	02/18/2022 09:42PM Last Post by susan.d
	Caffeine's Heart Protection; Tricks for Postural Low BP; Neurostimulation and Afib by susan.d	987	1	02/18/2022 09:23PM Last Post by susan.d
	Afib while you sleep by Bob Thorton	1,374	9	02/22/2022 12:31AM Last Post by susan.d
	In Austin : new member Walkman Club! by Poppino	1,347	16	02/19/2022 04:26PM Last Post by Poppino
	Xarelto’s Medicare cost reduction donut hole plan from manufacturer by susan.d	943	1	02/17/2022 03:04AM Last Post by susan.d
	Anyone here triggered by Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by Percyfaith	934	3	02/18/2022 02:49AM Last Post by susan.d
	Stomach Virus and Heart Meds by FibLish	997	3	02/13/2022 07:14PM Last Post by FibLish
	Question re: Fleccanide, Afib, and previous heart issues by MarkL	1,257	3	02/13/2022 12:31AM Last Post by MarkL
	I had my watchman implant today by susan.d	1,557	23	02/20/2022 10:29PM Last Post by tobherd
	PVC Ablation by Kleinkp	1,407	6	02/28/2022 10:03PM Last Post by Oldticker
	Watchman vs NOAC safety against clots by susan.d	1,562	14	02/10/2022 11:54PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Long Term ablation study by bettylou4488	1,797	14	02/14/2022 01:08AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Dr. Mandrola by bettylou4488	1,508	11	04/01/2022 05:23AM Last Post by Carey
	PAF by alfrae13	1,286	6	02/06/2022 11:59PM Last Post by Carey
	Pulmonary pressure by Robbiecriss	1,070	2	02/04/2022 11:10PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Pacs and afib by Bob Thorton	2,044	18	03/03/2022 07:39PM Last Post by adamh
	gradually exertional Shortness of Breath after ablation by JW	1,319	6	02/01/2022 02:55AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Dr opted out of a cardioversion by Rancherv35	1,036	3	01/31/2022 03:41PM Last Post by Rancherv35
	Palpitations by tallguy31	1,443	16	08/19/2022 04:10AM Last Post by Carey
	Exatest by californiagal	1,257	4	02/03/2022 12:14AM Last Post by LaniB
	recommendation of a rate control drug that does not cause lung problems by Madeline	1,635	19	02/01/2022 02:26AM Last Post by Madeline
	Asthma medicine / A Fib by Sunshine13	1,272	8	01/27/2022 08:03PM Last Post by Carey
	Post ablation afib apple watch by jennifer92151	1,193	5	02/07/2022 02:49AM Last Post by Florida
	Persistant flutter after ablation and late Eliquis dose by Skford	1,482	12	01/31/2022 04:32AM Last Post by KenKY
	Afib diagnosed 40 year old male by Bob Thorton	1,854	22	04/21/2022 02:39PM Last Post by JRusso
	Using a doctor who is long distance and often traveling...has it's downside... by tobherd	1,299	14	01/26/2022 03:33AM Last Post by tobherd
	Protein Biomarkers and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	1,015	1	01/20/2022 04:51AM Last Post by susan.d
	Subclinical Atrial Disease: A Window to Prevent AF and HF? by susan.d	1,192	2	01/20/2022 01:40PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Dr Gupta/York Cardiology re AF/Dementia by anneh	1,267	9	01/20/2022 01:10AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Question. Sinus Rhythm with 2nd degree block type 1 by Rob Wilson	1,072	2	01/17/2022 10:48PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	First afib episode - perfect health? by adamh	2,408	32	02/05/2022 12:36AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Which metoprolol succinate is best: a Cleveland Clinic doctor's advice by David_L	1,516	8	01/25/2022 10:54PM Last Post by Pixie
	Traveling to Austin by Pixie	1,123	5	01/18/2022 07:00PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Cardiac Events Potentially Associated to Remdesivir by susan.d	956	2	01/15/2022 03:58AM Last Post by David_L
	Watchman done! Operating staff sang to me by tobherd	1,223	9	01/14/2022 11:34PM Last Post by susan.d
	Covid and increased arrhythmia by susan.d	1,719	28	01/15/2022 10:03PM Last Post by Joe
	Re: Very frequent PAC's by AsympPACs	1,133	11	01/26/2022 03:41AM Last Post by AsympPACs
	What does it mean? ( random, sudden increase in beats) by Tweez	1,403	17	01/15/2022 02:23AM Last Post by JoyWin
	In search of cheaper and/or better drugs by David_L	1,371	10	01/19/2022 02:55AM Last Post by David_L
	Is cardiac tele-health appointments with cardiologists really free with Medicare? by susan.d	1,035	3	01/15/2022 12:52AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Heart rate / pulse rate by Rob Wilson	1,549	15	01/17/2022 11:14PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Cardio version by Rancherv35	1,320	4	01/31/2022 04:23AM Last Post by Rancherv35
	KardiaMobile 6L device to measure QT intervals question by MarkL	1,393	7	01/26/2022 08:45AM Last Post by Trishie
	Watchman by rocketritch	1,207	6	01/12/2022 10:00PM Last Post by Carey
	Long term afib studies by bettylou4488	1,220	8	06/10/2022 04:14AM Last Post by Carey
	seeking alternative cardiologist by californiagal	999	3	01/11/2022 08:25PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Hospital hasn't said if I need to stop Eliquis before getting Watchman - should I? by tobherd	998	4	01/11/2022 03:10PM Last Post by Carey
	At-home devices for monitoring BP w/ EKG technology by Rob Wilson	1,625	10	01/15/2022 03:03PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Data on patients going into afib post-Watchman procedure. by Rob Wilson	1,254	10	01/09/2022 02:45AM Last Post by susan.d
	Blood Pressure Question by Lee2022	1,167	5	01/08/2022 11:50PM Last Post by Carey
	Exercise While Having Arrhythmia by Lee2022	1,692	10	01/24/2022 04:39AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	My cardiologist doesn't seem to fully understand LAA isolation by tobherd	1,376	22	01/13/2022 09:24PM Last Post by Carey
	Re-ablate LAA after watchman ? by Tony in Boston	1,696	26	01/11/2022 02:38AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New to AFib by Kev	1,873	22	01/21/2022 06:37PM Last Post by susan.d
	Getting a Watchman next week and feeling unsure...and scared by tobherd	1,343	11	01/04/2022 10:19PM Last Post by Carey
	Sonatol post ablation by triplea	1,128	6	01/06/2022 12:50AM Last Post by Carey
	I’m new to Forum and struggling with my condition…. by Tweez	2,539	37	02/12/2022 03:01AM Last Post by BOBW1287
	Check out this site if you are scheduled for an ablation by susan.d	1,155	1	01/03/2022 04:32AM Last Post by susan.d
	Very frequent PAC's by sisyphus222	1,540	12	03/02/2022 08:26PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Have a Date in Austin for Watchman by Poppino	1,309	9	01/08/2022 06:40AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Omron Readings by Lee2022	1,461	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	1,309	10	04/18/2022 06:29PM Last Post by Steve Verplank
	Coricidin by JDfiB	977	3	12/31/2021 03:16AM Last Post by JDfiB
	Remaining on blood thinners post Watchman procedure by Rob Wilson	1,243	6	12/30/2021 11:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Exercise & afib by Rob Wilson	1,365	7	01/02/2022 04:15AM Last Post by JayBros
	Post Ablation & Watchman Arrhythmia by KenKY	1,286	4	12/30/2021 10:17PM Last Post by susan.d
	Is this v-tach? by susan.d	1,053	4	12/29/2021 10:28PM Last Post by susan.d
	Improving A-fib outcomes by losing weight by David_L	1,510	14	12/29/2021 02:32AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Flacainide by alfrae13	1,131	3	12/26/2021 01:33PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	V tach after ablation by hiker	1,246	9	12/26/2021 02:54AM Last Post by hiker
	post ablation encouragement needed by marko	1,118	4	12/28/2021 06:40PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Eliquis- still in horrible pain by Poppino	1,515	16	01/03/2022 06:10AM Last Post by Carey
	HR up after stopping Sotalol - Normal ? by Tony in Boston	914	2	12/22/2021 03:32PM Last Post by Carey
	adult congenital electrophysiologist by bettylou4488	1,172	6	12/22/2021 05:21AM Last Post by Carey
	1 year post ablation A-fib free. by frankangelo	1,237	6	12/24/2021 03:36AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Walking as good for Heart as Running: Lakkireddy by Poppino	1,111	1	12/20/2021 04:49PM Last Post by Poppino
	monocytes high lab scores and arrhythmias by susan.d	1,066	4	12/20/2021 09:17PM Last Post by Carey
	Afib at night by gethealthy6	1,511	7	01/31/2022 01:59AM Last Post by tallguy31
	Afib trigger by Afibber20	1,400	5	12/21/2021 01:54AM Last Post by Afibber20
	First af episode after ablation by Lenlec	1,403	9	12/20/2021 04:30PM Last Post by Lenlec
	Ablation or not by jrmnr	1,551	13	12/22/2021 02:21PM Last Post by Ken
	Supporting afibbers.org by GeorgeN	1,969	13	08/22/2022 04:03PM Last Post by karin
	Wearable ECG device by BobsBeat	1,220	9	01/13/2022 09:46PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	"well over a thousand" from this forum have seen Natale? by David_L	1,681	12	01/08/2022 05:23PM Last Post by CarolM
	Long term persistent, asymptomatic, until now! by diesel	1,178	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	1,297	11	12/17/2021 05:28AM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation tomorrow by Brian_og	1,471	17	12/21/2021 10:45PM Last Post by Juggsy75
	Vagal afib or electrolyte related? Low carb/keto by BigBoy2020	1,582	6	12/29/2021 07:55AM Last Post by unangan
	Wolf Mini-maze by bettylou4488	1,597	11	03/23/2023 08:27PM Last Post by saulger
	HRS expert panel video mostly about Pulsed Field Ablation by David_L	1,149	1	12/12/2021 04:28AM Last Post by David_L
	Do you wish you had never done an ablation? by bettylou4488	2,808	36	09/19/2022 01:37AM Last Post by Madeline
	AFib and ASD by Robbiecriss	1,036	7	01/21/2022 07:40PM Last Post by Robbiecriss
	2 Months post ablation, 1 week off Amiodarone by Thelonious71	953	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	1,137	8	12/12/2021 08:27AM Last Post by Pompon
	FDA warning on the WatchMan by David_L	1,143	12	12/09/2021 03:36PM Last Post by Poppino
	***Update*** Re: New to Afib and requesting high Potassium advice by MarkL	936	3	12/06/2021 09:05PM Last Post by MarkL
	Covid-19 and A-fib by David_L	1,066	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	1,772	26	12/11/2021 06:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Radiation exposure during ablation by David_L	1,043	2	12/06/2021 08:39PM Last Post by Jeff W
	What to make of this?? Neale a legit reporter by Poppino	1,032	6	12/06/2021 01:26PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	cumulative ECV / DCR electrocardioversions by strongHeart	1,004	9	12/05/2021 05:07PM Last Post by Carey
	A Fib by alfrae13	1,085	5	12/04/2021 02:57AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	If you are considering on getting an Abbott pacemaker… by susan.d	1,133	10	12/03/2021 03:20PM Last Post by susan.d
	8 month post-ablation niggles by ElectroBlu	1,589	21	12/06/2021 07:04PM Last Post by ElectroBlu
	Acupuncture and A-fib by David_L	1,440	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	1,186	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	1,826	8	12/01/2021 11:25PM Last Post by susan.d
	LAA and TEE by Pixie	1,025	4	11/30/2021 12:54PM Last Post by JayBros
	Omega-3 Supplements Could Elevate Risk of Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	1,058	2	11/28/2021 10:42PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Cardioversion side effects? by susan.d	1,366	14	12/01/2021 06:08AM Last Post by Carey
	BNP number decreasing, but kidney function seems to be worsening by FibLish	1,083	5	12/06/2021 10:45PM Last Post by Carey
	Liquid Mg by bettylou4488	1,253	8	12/06/2021 10:06PM Last Post by susan.d
	Massage inducing atrial fibrillation?! by karin	1,729	11	12/10/2021 05:36AM Last Post by Carey
	Junctional rhythm and pacemakers by susan.d	977	3	11/28/2021 02:25AM Last Post by susan.d
	Senior (>65) high dose fluzone shot by susan.d	1,124	5	11/25/2021 04:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	New to site - questions by GeorgeS	1,895	24	12/13/2021 07:32PM Last Post by GeorgeS
	lung function ?? by bettylou4488	1,072	5	11/23/2021 08:42PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	My Dr Natale virtual: very new revelations!! by Poppino	1,255	2	11/24/2021 04:02PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Individualized Studies of Triggers of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	1,787	20	12/10/2021 07:51PM Last Post by GaryPNW
	Valves/AF by Elizabeth	990	2	11/20/2021 12:14PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Can collagen powder cause Afib? by Will1789	1,514	3	11/20/2021 12:47AM Last Post by Carey
	TEE .. what can it tell (other than blood clot) by bettylou4488	964	3	11/20/2021 02:39AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	I Have A Virtual with Dr Natale Monday: my questions by Poppino	1,022	3	11/19/2021 02:46PM Last Post by Poppino
	Touch up ablations by frankangelo	1,373	10	11/17/2021 06:09PM Last Post by frankangelo
	A Fib by alfrae13	1,415	11	11/18/2021 02:38PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Melatonin and heart rate? by bettylou4488	1,143	5	11/14/2021 01:55AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	PACs or PVCs ? by Pompon	1,163	6	11/13/2021 10:34PM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation next week- help relieve my anxiety! by Jlpattison	1,468	11	11/15/2021 08:23PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Two Days Post Ablation by triplea	1,592	18	11/18/2021 12:15AM Last Post by triplea
	O2 device- is it accurate? by susan.d	1,649	10	11/11/2021 10:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Need more advice please about afternoon ectopics by keeferbdeefer	1,363	8	11/11/2021 06:41PM Last Post by susan.d
	permanent AF can it contribute to Tricuspid regurgitation by Elizabeth	1,154	5	11/09/2021 05:56AM Last Post by Carey
	Ectopic after shingles shot by keeferbdeefer	1,107	3	11/06/2021 11:45PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Afib question about booster side effects in causing arrhythmia by susan.d	3,795	36	12/11/2021 02:38AM Last Post by Will1789
	sleep apnea and afib by bettylou4488	1,611	12	11/05/2021 03:56PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Supplements by Juggsy75	1,845	21	11/06/2021 03:35PM Last Post by Allegra1215
	L- Carnitine by californiagal	1,101	1	11/02/2021 05:03AM Last Post by californiagal
	Allspice and eliquis by susan.d	1,070	2	11/01/2021 11:35PM Last Post by Carey
	KARDIA 6L monitor by alfrae13	1,368	14	11/15/2021 08:57PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Potassium/Magnesium/PACs-PVCs/Flutter-AFib by Allegra1215	1,340	7	10/31/2021 06:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Grape-sized electric balloon by scribbler	1,044	6	11/02/2021 11:53AM Last Post by scribbler
	Wim Hof Method and Afib WHM by lermentov	1,656	2	10/30/2021 10:40PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Persistent Afib/flutter Rears its Head -- Again by JayBros	1,438	15	11/04/2021 07:22PM Last Post by JayBros
	Alternatives to Flecainide by Sam	1,415	14	11/03/2021 11:49AM Last Post by Pompon
	sauna type? by LaniB			This topic has been moved.
	Abbott Amulet Update? by ln108	1,123	3	10/27/2021 11:13PM Last Post by ln108
	Catheter ablation for persistent afib/aflutter by Pixie	1,153	2	10/26/2021 02:36PM Last Post by Carey
	Vein of Marshall Alcohol Ablation by Pixie	992	3	10/26/2021 06:06PM Last Post by Pompon
	Tooth Extraction on Eliquis??? by Poppino	1,519	8	10/26/2021 09:04PM Last Post by Lorraine
	Heart rate control meds by Dini	1,373	20	10/26/2021 03:41PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Episodes of Afib by Chris Ann Smith	1,465	11	10/24/2021 11:22PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Welp... blood clot. no ablation by bettylou4488	1,293	23	10/31/2021 03:42PM Last Post by Carey
	AF by alfrae13	1,105	5	10/23/2021 12:41AM Last Post by Carey
	Flecainide POP/Daily or herbal alternatives? Must decide SOON. by cla-fib	1,365	8	10/27/2021 07:20PM Last Post by LaniB
	New thinking on OAC after Watchman (thoughts?) by Poppino	1,582	6	10/26/2021 10:20PM Last Post by Mauricio
	They’re back! by tsco	1,223	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	973	1	10/18/2021 07:32PM Last Post by susan.d
	Omegas and AFIB by Faith v.	1,883	9	10/19/2021 02:12PM Last Post by Poppino
	What is this wavy zigzag ekg? by susan.d	1,284	5	10/21/2021 02:30AM Last Post by susan.d
	staying in afib? by bettylou4488	1,537	18	10/19/2021 05:46PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Second Thoughts by triplea	1,377	10	11/07/2021 11:57PM Last Post by Pixie
	L-carnitine supplements by susan.d	1,460	5	11/08/2021 08:27AM Last Post by californiagal
	How much Flec is too much? by Ritva	1,303	11	10/21/2021 12:41AM Last Post by susan.d
	Percutaneous Aspiration of LAA Thrombus by susan.d	1,090	2	10/12/2021 12:49AM Last Post by Carey
	In afib by Mark	1,166	3	10/11/2021 03:46AM Last Post by Mark
	Flutter while waiting for Dr. Natale fix by Tony in Boston	1,288	5	10/17/2021 11:12AM Last Post by Tony in Boston
	Can I Do Anything To Improve LAA Velocity??? by Poppino	1,883	21	10/22/2021 01:12AM Last Post by Carey
	PACs & PVCs & paroxysmal afib by Muntz	2,069	14	11/21/2021 10:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Pre- ablation med questions by bettylou4488	1,333	5	10/09/2021 07:05AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Muscle Weakness On Flecainide by Howenow	1,438	12	10/20/2021 05:17PM Last Post by tibbar
	PFA trial by Skford	1,392	8	10/29/2021 08:39PM Last Post by Ralph
	Loop Recorder by imtbkr	1,025	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	964	2	10/07/2021 03:34PM Last Post by Carey
	Wearable HRM's by HBHNH603	1,263	3	10/10/2021 03:01PM Last Post by Tony in Boston
	Reports Ventricular Fibrillation Caused by Primary Carnitine Deficiency by susan.d	1,060	5	10/08/2021 04:06AM Last Post by LaniB
	Study on AFib as a cause of stroke in paroxysmal individuals by Brian_og	1,545	11	10/07/2021 10:13PM Last Post by Carey
	Best Long-term Treatment For Persistent Afib In Older Person by Ice Man	1,746	24	10/29/2021 01:54PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Eliquis Side Effects??? Joint and Back Pain by Poppino	1,825	10	10/12/2021 10:58PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New to AF struggle by EthanF	1,229	5	10/04/2021 09:35PM Last Post by EthanF
	New to Afib and requesting high Potassium advice by MarkL	1,746	12	12/05/2021 10:00PM Last Post by MarkL
	Palpitations post ablation by Sam3726	1,687	15	10/03/2021 04:43PM Last Post by Pompon
	Af during ablation by Lenlec	1,386	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]	1,429	7	10/14/2021 04:48AM Last Post by susan.d
	Report on 41 years of full-time afib by rogermunns	1,777	7	10/03/2021 11:31PM Last Post by pgrove1
	Atrial Fibrillation: New Solutions for an Old Problem by Todd	1,872	2	09/25/2021 08:53PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Amio to Flec by BobsBeat	1,286	9	10/02/2021 01:49PM Last Post by Sam3726
	An unexpected set-back by Pixie	1,450	10	09/27/2021 01:21AM Last Post by LaniB
	Information I would need to contact Dr. Natale by 1ablation	1,137	3	09/24/2021 07:06PM Last Post by 1ablation
	Call from Dr. Natale’s office by Pixie	1,331	9	09/23/2021 06:06AM Last Post by Carey
	dizziness by Tim	1,189	4	10/02/2021 05:08PM Last Post by Poppino
	Flutter not afib by swhanson	1,246	5	09/23/2021 12:33PM Last Post by swhanson
	Persistent afib by NealM	990	3	09/26/2021 12:37AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Breathless and little stamina 3 weeks out cryo AF ablation by Sam3726	1,169	9	09/21/2021 01:06PM Last Post by Sam3726
	Diltiazem by Michael777	1,305	10	09/26/2021 08:49PM Last Post by Michael777
	Did Covid or vaccine accelerate my Afib? by Thelonious71	1,513	11	10/09/2021 05:25AM Last Post by pbcross
	Anesthesia by bettylou4488	1,247	13	09/20/2021 07:08PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Watchman commercial by Mark	1,241	4	09/19/2021 03:45AM Last Post by Mark
	3 days post cryo ablation by Lenlec	1,230	5	09/18/2021 06:13PM Last Post by Lenlec