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What to expect with a TEE procedure?

by whitehaven
2,021 10 07/12/2019 04:49AM
Last Post by pamela

Colonoscopy and Eliquis.

by Methan99
2,319 4 05/31/2019 02:44AM
Last Post by rocketritch

Watchman a Big Hassle for approval

by smackman
1,978 11 06/02/2019 01:31PM
Last Post by gmperf

Afib Statistics

by katesshadow
2,478 27 06/02/2019 09:03PM
Last Post by Fibrillator

Aura Migraines/AFIB

by Elizabeth
2,262 21 06/01/2019 03:54PM
Last Post by JDfiB

Dr. Natale - How long?

by bkimura
2,246 18 06/09/2019 05:27AM
Last Post by Carey

Blood Cot on Watchman

by Louise
2,099 18 05/26/2019 12:24AM
Last Post by Louise

Flecainde and hospital observation?

by bkimura
2,232 14 05/26/2019 07:59PM
Last Post by Carey

Waller Water Concentrate

by bkimura
2,149 15 06/25/2019 02:12AM
Last Post by onewaypockets

Elemental Magnesium

by katesshadow
2,301 9 05/23/2019 03:16PM
Last Post by katesshadow

Thyroid meds as a trigger

by Josiah
1,883 8 06/02/2019 11:40PM
Last Post by Josiah

ECG

by Elizabeth
1,892 5 05/31/2019 02:47PM
Last Post by wolfpack

Mini Maze Mistake.

by zoeysky2004
1,976 7 05/22/2019 02:50PM
Last Post by LarryG

EP Recommendation for Ablation in New Hampshire Area?

by bkimura
1,934 11 05/23/2019 01:09AM
Last Post by Carey

85% reduction in Afib burden!

by whitehaven
2,069 1 05/18/2019 02:37PM
Last Post by whitehaven

how long is it okay to be in afib?

by Madeline
2,294 11 05/19/2019 03:24PM
Last Post by Carey

Hormone Replacement

by Louise
1,759 3 05/18/2019 06:49PM
Last Post by Louise

Amiodarone Side Effects

by Josiah
1,784 2 05/18/2019 02:11PM
Last Post by ggheld

Thoughts on the Ear Clip Study Findings?

by Nancy2
1,986 5 05/18/2019 02:59PM
Last Post by safib

Single visit ablation without follow up procedure

by whitehaven
2,581 18 05/27/2019 11:39PM
Last Post by ggheld

Kardia has more findings

by wolfpack
1,923 5 05/16/2019 04:15AM
Last Post by Pompon

AV Node Ablation with a pacemaker

by Catherine
1,694 4 05/15/2019 12:21PM
Last Post by Catherine

Could a spike in blood pressure reveal the onslaught of afib?

by colindo
1,672 2 05/15/2019 02:22PM
Last Post by Carey

Any Concerns About an Endoscopy 11 Months After Ablation?

by Sam
1,709 5 05/15/2019 08:40AM
Last Post by Sam

if sotalol makes one too tired, do they change the dose

by Madeline
2,142 12 06/01/2019 05:12AM
Last Post by strongHeart

What to expect before, during and after Ablation

by whitehaven
2,124 6 05/14/2019 03:27PM
Last Post by Shannon

Sleep Apnea

by whitehaven
2,654 16 05/24/2019 04:57PM
Last Post by Catherine

It's been an interesting week

by Max
1,900 5 05/18/2019 01:02AM
Last Post by Marg

Shannon reporting from HRS 2019 in San Francisco

by Shannon
2,547 20 05/14/2019 05:36PM
Last Post by Shannon

Alcohol induced tachycardia post ablation

by Dinodog
2,521 23 05/27/2019 10:32PM
Last Post by katesshadow

Irregular Pulse or Afib?

by Erin
2,166 5 05/07/2019 07:07PM
Last Post by Pompon

Capnography vs oximetry

by Joe
2,140 5 08/30/2019 11:00PM
Last Post by Madeline

Beta blockers...low pulse but high blood pressure

by allserene
2,178 11 05/06/2019 11:09PM
Last Post by allserene

NOAC's After Ablation

by JoyWin
3,109 2 07/08/2019 08:09PM
Last Post by Bethany

How long to stay on Eliquis after one episode of Flutter...

by allserene
2,429 26 05/04/2019 11:17PM
Last Post by allserene

Awareness Alert: Non-thermal EMF Radiation Exposure and Atrial Fibrillation Part 3

by Jackie
2,693 16 05/13/2019 10:59PM
Last Post by Joe

Awareness Alert: Non-thermal EMF Radiation Exposure and Atrial Fibrillation Part 2

by Jackie
2,060 1 04/30/2019 09:59PM
Last Post by Jackie

Awareness Alert: Non-thermal EMF Radiation Exposure and Atrial Fibrillation - Part 1

by Jackie
2,625 1 04/30/2019 09:58PM
Last Post by Jackie

ACUTUS AcQMap ablation guidance ?

by IDbill
1,911 5 05/01/2019 10:28AM
Last Post by Joe

Wheat Belly

by Maryann
1,878 6 05/06/2019 11:45PM
Last Post by Joe

Can anyone translate an EKG?

by Ghost
2,000 6 05/04/2019 04:26PM
Last Post by allserene

Allergy medicine

by Dinodog
1,908 6 10/18/2019 04:22PM
Last Post by PastorKevin

Arrhythmia from standing up or moving?

by MadMax
3,325 8 05/05/2019 04:59PM
Last Post by allserene

Question on Eliquis

by Erin
2,166 6 04/28/2019 03:05PM
Last Post by libby

What to take for inflammation while on Xarelto

by Madeline
2,527 8 04/26/2019 11:37AM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

Eliquis recommended over Xarelto

by Madeline
2,418 12 04/28/2019 04:22PM
Last Post by smackman

Insurance denied my appeal

by Kleinkp
2,462 14 04/26/2019 07:08AM
Last Post by Brian_og

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and AF

by Todd
1,829 2 04/22/2019 02:24PM
Last Post by wolfpack

Anyone ever felt like a vein inside their heart was pulsating?

by Zb3
1,734 3 04/21/2019 07:05PM
Last Post by colindo

4q25 and ablation success rate

by Joe
1,778 2 04/21/2019 03:09AM
Last Post by JoeM

Blogging my Natale procedure

by DavidK
1,963 6 04/30/2019 04:39PM
Last Post by Brian_og

Can hunger cause PVCs/PACs/ectopics?

by DavrosT
4,485 13 04/28/2019 07:51PM
Last Post by Maryann

CHADS-Vasc and being female.

by catken
1,713 3 04/18/2019 02:45PM
Last Post by catken

Heart arate app

by Louise
1,991 7 04/19/2019 10:38PM
Last Post by Louise

fish and AF

by Elizabeth
2,177 11 04/28/2019 07:07PM
Last Post by safib

Swallowing trigger with Vagal AFIB

by JoeM
2,057 12 05/06/2019 02:53AM
Last Post by LindaE

bisoprolol and magnesium

by lizzie
2,160 9 04/16/2019 04:27AM
Last Post by Pompon

hypercoaguable state on withdrawal of Eliquis?

by anneh
2,704 28 04/23/2019 08:41PM
Last Post by Carey

What can a TEE show?

by Louise
2,003 25 04/18/2019 11:15PM
Last Post by Carey

Nattokinase article - Hans Larson 39th Session of Virtual LAF Conference

by jwb74
1,698 1 04/12/2019 08:45PM
Last Post by jwb74

Is the Watchman safe for a 84 year old man?

by tobherd
2,946 7 04/18/2019 01:54AM
Last Post by Louise

MRI after Watchman implant

by ron
2,754 4 04/18/2019 02:29AM
Last Post by Louise

First-hand Account of Ground Breaking Stroke Treatment

by ln108
2,052 6 04/12/2019 12:42AM
Last Post by Carey

Lone AFIB and Exercise

by Mr Norris
2,262 17 05/06/2019 03:06AM
Last Post by LindaE

I forgot my Xarelto last night

by kibe
2,364 8 04/15/2019 04:41PM
Last Post by Pompon

Cardizem and Magnesium

by JDfiB
1,912 2 04/10/2019 10:24AM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

My EP wants to put me on Eliquis

by Shannon slattery
1,860 8 04/10/2019 03:28PM
Last Post by katesshadow

Opinions on Magnesium Supplements

by katesshadow
2,176 4 04/17/2019 06:39AM
Last Post by mwcf

New here and grateful for this site

by Max
1,936 8 04/14/2019 12:24AM
Last Post by rocketritch

Best UK Brands For Supplements

by DavrosT
1,705 4 04/08/2019 10:57AM
Last Post by DavrosT

Phoenix area EP care

by IDbill
1,686 3 04/08/2019 10:35PM
Last Post by JakeL

Questions For E P From Newbie

by ggheld
1,836 4 04/08/2019 12:43PM
Last Post by ggheld

Afib Break through

by rocketritch
2,479 9 05/05/2019 02:33AM
Last Post by rocketritch

sotalol vs sotalol AF

by Madeline
2,205 17 04/08/2019 06:17AM
Last Post by Pompon

One Year Natale Post Ablation Today

by Teddy
2,200 11 06/30/2019 02:27AM
Last Post by soloshot

"Anyone else have atrial tachycardia episodes that don't cause an increase their resting pulse rate ?"

by jwb74
2,067 24 04/10/2019 11:06AM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

How many grams of Magnesium Hydroxide powder per litre of soda water please?

by mwcf
2,517 6 04/06/2019 11:13PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Calcium and magnesium ratio for optimal health

by colindo
1,729 3 04/05/2019 01:03PM
Last Post by Jackie

Plavix, Aspirin and Pain meds

by Louise
1,501 3 04/04/2019 10:15PM
Last Post by Louise

Enlarged Right Atrium

by rocketritch
1,849 7 04/11/2019 01:36PM
Last Post by Carey

Got my ExaTest number today - any help?

by MadMax
1,873 18 04/10/2019 01:25PM
Last Post by MadMax

Post Ablation- advice? Pregnancy- advice?

by kibe
1,912 10 04/05/2019 11:04AM
Last Post by kibe

Alivecor KardiaMobile - Negative Review

by Fibbin AFib
4,697 20 04/09/2019 02:45AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Aspirin and Oral Surgery

by Louise
1,812 3 03/29/2019 02:45AM
Last Post by Carey

Question for the experts

by fravi
2,369 14 04/14/2019 10:47PM
Last Post by rocketritch

Can Taurine cause ectopics?

by DavrosT
2,274 5 03/28/2019 06:20PM
Last Post by Pompon

Aspirin Every 3rd day instead of daily

by katesshadow
1,932 1 03/25/2019 04:28PM
Last Post by katesshadow

Carolyn Dean, Magnesium and Vitamin D

by katesshadow
4,672 32 04/04/2019 06:56PM
Last Post by Elizabeth

AF episodes are different

by Elizabeth
2,189 7 03/28/2019 02:12AM
Last Post by Elizabeth

Magnesium Water

by katesshadow
2,407 15 03/26/2019 02:33AM
Last Post by Joe

New Study Confirms Pycnogenol's Superiority to Aspirin

by Todd
2,139 2 03/20/2019 10:47PM
Last Post by Jackie

Post Ablation Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

by Mack
3,030 17 11/11/2022 02:05AM
Last Post by surf1div1

Update on Pulmonary/heart issues - had heart echo

by Nancy2
3,001 1 03/19/2019 10:44AM
Last Post by Nancy2

New Guidelines on aspirin use by ACC and AHA

by Jackie
3,479 41 04/03/2019 03:40AM
Last Post by Louise

to ablate or do some meds first?

by Madeline
2,091 4 03/18/2019 07:28PM
Last Post by Madeline

AFIB AND TRAVEL

by lds001
2,447 13 04/08/2019 01:16PM
Last Post by Muntz

Sotolol with Flecainide

by John S
1,914 7 03/25/2019 08:50PM
Last Post by John S

PIP bloodthinner??

by whitehaven
1,623 3 03/17/2019 09:58PM
Last Post by colindo

Post abaltion GI issues.

by nabili
1,791 7 03/17/2019 10:27PM
Last Post by nabili

More Watchman Questions

by Louise
1,585 1 03/16/2019 04:07AM
Last Post by Louise

New Member - Started Tikosyn Feb 26, 2019

by LasVegas-Roy
1,706 5 04/04/2019 04:56AM
Last Post by Carey

Amitriptyline

by Sbvcrn
1,880 9 03/18/2019 07:09PM
Last Post by Sbvcrn

EP Docs or EP department at Cleveland Clinic?

by MadMax
1,892 5 03/19/2019 05:13PM
Last Post by MadMax

Atrial flutter question

by kbog
2,321 14 03/15/2019 03:56PM
Last Post by Pompon

Afib breakthroughs on flecainide

by Zb3
3,181 30 03/17/2019 02:54AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

blood thinner... article ?? blood test to determine risk??

by bettylou4488
2,367 10 03/12/2019 11:53PM
Last Post by LarryG

metropopol .. BNP?

by bettylou4488
2,311 10 03/12/2019 07:45PM
Last Post by Carey

Beta blockers

by Erin
2,075 3 03/10/2019 01:51PM
Last Post by Erin

Valsalva Maneuver

by katesshadow
2,710 10 03/11/2019 04:39AM
Last Post by Carey

The Stress Factor

by Jackie
2,035 1 03/09/2019 02:08PM
Last Post by Jackie

Congestive heart

by Erin
1,920 5 03/11/2019 12:48AM
Last Post by Erin

Insurance denied my ablation

by Kleinkp
2,087 3 03/14/2019 03:04PM
Last Post by afhound99

Symbicort Inhaler ?

by Sunshine13
2,992 1 03/08/2019 11:36PM
Last Post by Sunshine13

Lifestyle & Psychology factors in AF?

by MadMax
1,897 4 03/11/2019 03:39PM
Last Post by Jackie

Dealing with the anxiety around AFIB

by Ghost
4,504 34 03/14/2019 07:08PM
Last Post by Pompon

Young afibber, almost 1 year post ablation

by Dolomites
1,835 3 03/08/2019 11:56PM
Last Post by Carey

Keto Diet

by Catherine
1,829 2 03/08/2019 01:22PM
Last Post by Catherine

Flu and skipping beats

by tango232
1,774 6 03/11/2019 01:37PM
Last Post by Jackie

4th ablation procedure

by Pompon
2,177 3 03/17/2019 08:22AM
Last Post by Pompon

Study finds low carb diet linked to AF

by Elizabeth
2,364 17 03/21/2019 10:28PM
Last Post by ghbyram

Dr. Peter Weiss

by BlackSwan
1,897 5 03/19/2019 12:37AM
Last Post by Shannon

3/19/2019 will be the end of the blanking period BUT...

by Anonymous User
1,879 7 03/07/2019 03:49PM
Last Post by Jackie

Aspirin for anti-coag?? confused

by David
2,113 23 03/13/2019 04:17PM
Last Post by JAYHAWK

Heart Remodeling

by katesshadow
2,238 13 03/05/2019 09:00PM
Last Post by katesshadow

getting off xeralto...

by bettylou4488
2,038 13 03/15/2019 12:55PM
Last Post by Brian_og

Blog For Newbies

by ijackson57
2,041 5 03/13/2019 10:39PM
Last Post by Catherine

4 q25

by Joe
1,845 5 03/04/2019 10:18PM
Last Post by Joe

Watchman dilemma

by ron
2,088 11 03/16/2019 05:27AM
Last Post by Carey

Levalbuterol tartrate HFA inhaler ( Xopenex HFA)

by Sunshine13
1,786 2 03/03/2019 12:59AM
Last Post by libby

Dr. Andrea Natale

by BlackSwan
2,258 12 03/14/2019 04:46AM
Last Post by onewaypockets

Rengence insurance

by Kleinkp
1,734 6 03/08/2019 07:56PM
Last Post by Kleinkp

Unclear on Scoring and Burden

by Erin
1,722 3 03/02/2019 12:57AM
Last Post by Erin

ablationist/ep in Columbia, SC

by allen
1,517 1 03/01/2019 02:50PM
Last Post by allen

Do you ever feel like Afib is just around the corner?

by DavrosT
3,960 8 03/02/2019 09:37PM
Last Post by DavrosT

TEE Completed - getting off Xarelto

by MissSunshine
1,681 3 02/28/2019 10:26AM
Last Post by rocketritch

Factor Xa Inhibitors

by JoyWin
1,466 2 02/28/2019 05:39AM
Last Post by Carey

Lopressor for rate control

by whitehaven
1,630 3 02/28/2019 04:04PM
Last Post by wolfpack

Dr. Coyne in Morristown, NJ - any info?

by Ghost
1,683 5 03/12/2019 01:47PM
Last Post by Ghost

Hello & Update

by Victoria
1,811 6 03/01/2019 01:18PM
Last Post by Shannon

Long term care, consultation

by IDbill
1,652 5 02/27/2019 04:30PM
Last Post by ln108

Waiting for Ablation and Questions

by Deela
1,748 4 02/27/2019 06:39PM
Last Post by Elizabeth

To ablate or not to ablate???

by whitehaven
2,153 7 03/28/2019 03:28PM
Last Post by docboss

Pulmonary Hypertension

by Nancy2
2,046 11 03/03/2019 01:23AM
Last Post by libby

Successful ablations!!

by whitehaven
3,036 27 03/03/2019 04:18PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Nattokinase and Sensitive Stomach?

by ln108
2,189 8 02/25/2019 04:15PM
Last Post by ln108

New Watchman Thread

by Louise
1,854 11 03/16/2019 04:07AM
Last Post by Louise

?s re propafenone & treatment for different types AF

by Madeline
3,144 32 03/06/2019 01:26AM
Last Post by Elizabeth

Source for changes in the last 10 years?

by MadMax
1,727 5 02/21/2019 03:52PM
Last Post by MadMax

Typical flutter after successful flutter ablation?!?

by kbog
1,890 3 02/21/2019 04:10AM
Last Post by kbog

Vitamin C and Heart Article

by lkwetter
1,782 3 02/21/2019 01:53AM
Last Post by Elizabeth

skipped beats and magnesium

by MHhelp
3,423 31 02/27/2019 11:25PM
Last Post by Joe

how to keep up w/info on this site - suggestions.....

by Madeline
1,911 5 02/20/2019 11:34PM
Last Post by Madeline

Exa test vs RBC Magnesium

by johnnyS
2,375 19 02/21/2019 07:21PM
Last Post by johnnyS

Long time away

by steve n.
2,101 9 02/23/2019 08:18AM
Last Post by Shannon

Requesting the name of EP in France

by Anonymous User
1,433 3 02/21/2019 03:52AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Recommendations for EP & Functional Doc in Boston?

by MadMax
1,599 3 06/11/2019 03:11PM
Last Post by GregH

Looking for advice after cardiologist appointment

by Zb3
2,090 11 02/25/2019 07:27AM
Last Post by Zb3

taking Xarelto & these supplements too?

by Madeline
3,022 17 03/06/2019 01:39PM
Last Post by Jackie

Quite a wait !

by IDbill
2,427 8 02/19/2019 08:30PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Off to Austin on Tuesday...

by kbog
2,111 18 02/27/2019 01:37AM
Last Post by kbog

Urgent question for the veteran afibers here

by rocketritch
3,215 31 02/21/2019 05:06PM
Last Post by wolfpack

Functional doc in Michigan familiar with a--fib

by bettylou4488
1,704 1 02/14/2019 10:00PM
Last Post by bettylou4488

What are basic blood test markers?

by MadMax
2,036 7 02/20/2019 03:52PM
Last Post by MadMax

Monitoring HR while in Afib

by IDbill
2,041 10 02/16/2019 02:01PM
Last Post by Ken

"Why Warfarin Is No Longer Really helpful for AFib Therapy"

by Carey
1,743 6 02/16/2019 02:56AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Fluttering heartbeats, sore back and sneezing.

by JDfiB
1,907 7 02/26/2019 01:05AM
Last Post by JDfiB

Update (warning- long post!!)

by Patti Starr
1,996 2 02/14/2019 12:02PM
Last Post by JoyWin

To Anti-Coag or Not To Anti-Coag

by DavidK
2,236 19 02/20/2019 07:34AM
Last Post by Joe

Interesting Article on AF

by JoyWin
1,956 6 02/14/2019 11:55AM
Last Post by JoyWin

First EP appointment

by katesshadow
2,485 22 02/27/2019 10:36PM
Last Post by Carey

xeralto. how long after converstion.. ibuprofen.. kidney stone

by bettylou4488
1,861 3 02/14/2019 09:48PM
Last Post by bettylou4488

New Chads VASC guidelines for anticoagulants

by lds001
2,098 8 02/16/2019 06:00AM
Last Post by Carey

Old friends

by John21
1,991 5 02/10/2019 01:26AM
Last Post by wolfpack

flecainide

by Ja756
2,291 15 02/10/2019 08:11PM
Last Post by GaryPNW

Well it was going so well

by John S
1,981 3 03/17/2019 07:36PM
Last Post by John S

Nitrous oxide

by tsco
2,339 9 02/25/2019 06:10AM
Last Post by onewaypockets

Eliquis and fish oils

by whitehaven
3,138 9 02/25/2019 06:12AM
Last Post by onewaypockets

Giving Blood

by smackman
2,080 11 02/09/2019 09:40AM
Last Post by Pompon

Now I am really afraid to stay on Eliquis....today was an eye opener

by tobherd
8,297 111 03/15/2019 11:38AM
Last Post by Sbvcrn

Noacs chosen over warfarin

by Brian_og
1,847 3 02/04/2019 10:52PM
Last Post by Carey

INR Test Strips Recalled

by Carey
1,460 1 02/04/2019 12:11AM
Last Post by Carey

Any Safe Decongestants?

by greyhound gal
1,889 10 02/09/2019 07:13PM
Last Post by Jackie

Watchman device

by Elizabeth
1,677 3 02/22/2019 03:46AM
Last Post by Louise

Exercise HR and AFib

by Brian_og
2,274 9 02/06/2019 02:08PM
Last Post by safib

Buying a real EKG Machine.

by The Anti-Fib
2,003 9 02/04/2019 12:31AM
Last Post by Carey

Have most people here had ablations?

by katesshadow
2,673 22 02/19/2019 09:15PM
Last Post by Annie

Did I Have Atrial Flutter last night? What caused it?

by Sam
2,242 9 02/03/2019 05:03PM
Last Post by Sam

Amox-Clav 875-125 mg.

by PastorKevin
1,813 5 08/22/2019 01:58AM
Last Post by PastorKevin

Heart Disease

by Catherine
3,461 34 02/08/2019 05:14AM
Last Post by Carey

Covergent Hybrid Maze Sugery As First Line Invasive HCM AFIB Treatment?

by clemsonaffiber
1,771 4 02/02/2019 10:36PM
Last Post by Fibrillator

Cold weather and AF

by Elizabeth
1,848 4 01/31/2019 03:04PM
Last Post by Jackie

Tasty Magnesium Cocoa Drink – FYI

by Jackie
2,232 11 02/02/2019 12:32PM
Last Post by Todd

Magnesium reminder - especially for PACs

by Jackie
2,487 29 02/19/2019 08:34PM
Last Post by MadMax

After six yrs my afib just stopped after an unrelated operation.

by carlsr
2,164 8 04/06/2019 05:25PM
Last Post by carlsr

Afib and Notalgia Paresthetica

by Grover
1,667 3 01/29/2019 06:36AM
Last Post by Grover

Has any Afibber used Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice or D-Limonene.

by Sam
2,275 8 02/07/2019 01:31AM
Last Post by LarryG

CoQ10 and Blood Thinners

by Louise
1,912 3 02/07/2019 01:05AM
Last Post by Louise

Katesshadow's "Low Calcium" post holds the key to the cause and remission of much Lone Afib, IMHO

by SteveCarr
4,053 43 02/06/2019 05:03PM
Last Post by Pompon

Taurine and L-arginine

by katesshadow
3,231 16 01/27/2019 08:32PM
Last Post by johnnyS

TEE Results

by Josephkroussell
2,015 9 02/09/2019 01:09AM
Last Post by GeorgeN