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Subject		Views	Posts	Last Post
	Heart Rate Variability by Dean	1,684	3	10/18/2018 11:42AM Last Post by Catherine
	GI bleeds after starting an anticoagulant may signal cancer by Carey	1,313	4	10/17/2018 05:34PM Last Post by JustMeToo
	Jims Story Need opinions and educated thoughts by SteveDaley	1,364	2	10/16/2018 01:44AM Last Post by Carey
	Noise throws the heart out of rhythm by Todd	1,783	13	10/21/2018 02:47AM Last Post by wolfpack
	12 Year Anniversary Next Month by Ken	1,725	12	10/18/2018 01:25PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Anticoagulents decrease rates of dementia by jpeters	1,428	6	10/16/2018 06:38AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Is it OK to have a little alcohol now that I no longer have Afib? by tobherd	5,936	111	10/25/2018 12:14AM Last Post by wolfpack
	A genetic link... by bolimasa	1,670	11	10/14/2018 07:22PM Last Post by Sam
	this neat article i found with a first class picture at the top by peggyM	1,580	4	10/09/2018 01:24PM Last Post by Jackie
	Ignored Causes of Heart Disease by Todd	1,547	1	10/07/2018 01:53AM Last Post by Todd
	PPIs & Afib - what should I do? by DavrosT	1,616	2	10/10/2018 05:43AM Last Post by lisa s
	Stroke after cardioversion. by Brian_og	3,829	48	10/19/2018 12:15AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Blanking period blips by Dinodog	2,022	24	10/10/2018 03:14AM Last Post by JakeL
	Other end of the spectrum by tsco	1,918	10	10/05/2018 09:34AM Last Post by tsco
	High Troponin After Ablation by Sam	1,843	6	10/02/2018 11:41AM Last Post by Sam
	Should-vitamin-K2-also-be-recommended-for-statin-users by colindo	1,480	2	10/03/2018 10:31AM Last Post by mwcf
	Watchman FLX Implant Report by ln108	1,689	11	01/08/2019 02:25AM Last Post by Louise
	Warfarin by Erin	3,822	61	02/13/2019 05:40PM Last Post by alxndr01
	24 hour single lead ECG device by GeorgeN	1,762	19	09/30/2018 05:14PM Last Post by TomSeest
	First post-ablation afib - I think I made a mistake by MarkF786	2,010	6	09/29/2018 02:03AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Afib or not by SteveDaley	1,532	2	09/26/2018 03:57PM Last Post by Pompon
	Ectopics and.. twitching in shoulders muscles? by DavrosT	1,807	15	09/29/2018 08:28AM Last Post by DavrosT
	Cholesterol by Catherine	1,751	12	09/30/2018 02:36PM Last Post by Jackie
	Rapid Ventricular Response by Erin	1,575	5	09/25/2018 11:39PM Last Post by Carey
	PT and INR levels with Eliquis by Dinodog	1,582	2	09/25/2018 04:29PM Last Post by Dinodog
	Skipped Beats at night can Protonix for stomach be factor by SteveDaley	1,561	6	09/27/2018 01:16AM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Anxiety and Eliquis.......Still.... by lds001	2,558	27	01/28/2019 03:22PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Throat sensation prior to episode by Carolyn23	1,440	4	10/28/2018 08:03PM Last Post by CreateHealth
	New on Here by Erin	1,599	10	09/25/2018 08:14PM Last Post by Carey
	Episodes increasing by Carolyn23	1,613	5	09/24/2018 11:28AM Last Post by Carolyn23
	Deciding to take Eliquis with infrequent Afib by karin	4,223	52	09/28/2018 05:25PM Last Post by colindo
	More post-ablation 'rumblings' by mwcf	1,865	13	09/23/2018 05:58PM Last Post by mwcf
	Question on the Watchman device by Elizabeth	1,968	22	09/22/2018 11:29PM Last Post by jpeters
	Continuing News about Importance of Vitamin K2 MK7 by Jackie	2,347	9	09/25/2018 06:28PM Last Post by mwcf
	That pre-afib feeling - 14 months after ablation? by DavrosT	1,561	6	09/23/2018 03:00AM Last Post by libby
	initiating contact with Natale's office by kbog	1,472	4	10/10/2018 01:00AM Last Post by Carey
	Watchman by MissSunshine	1,531	10	09/20/2018 08:04PM Last Post by AB Page
	Colonoscopy Suprep by Que	1,767	10	09/26/2018 01:08PM Last Post by wolfpack
	When am I considered an ablation failure? by MissSunshine	1,726	9	09/20/2018 05:02AM Last Post by Carey
	Groin site 5 days after ablation by Dinodog	1,587	5	09/18/2018 08:35AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Should I consider a 2nd ablation? by afdude	1,560	13	10/17/2018 04:31AM Last Post by rocketritch
	A Fib & Travel by MacNab	1,621	6	09/20/2018 02:22AM Last Post by tsco
	Possible it was just a bump along the road?? by Socalsteve	1,743	24	09/17/2018 10:13PM Last Post by Socalsteve
	Ablation recommendation by Celticpops	1,922	8	11/24/2018 09:42PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Post ablation questions.... by bolimasa	1,788	7	09/19/2018 06:28PM Last Post by Jackie
	Will the second ablation last? by Dinodog	1,470	2	09/14/2018 01:59PM Last Post by AB Page
	Questions to ask while selecting your EP and how to interpret their answers by JakeL	1,757	9	09/20/2018 09:32PM Last Post by jpeters
	Another Newbie by docboss	1,927	17	03/31/2019 09:40AM Last Post by Sam
	I’m terrified... by Catherine	1,887	13	09/28/2018 04:00PM Last Post by newyorker
	I did it... by bolimasa	1,562	9	09/15/2018 08:16AM Last Post by mwcf
	Hi-tech T-shirt that could help doctors spot risk of stroke by DavidK	1,345	1	09/12/2018 07:12PM Last Post by DavidK
	Apple Watch Series 4 can detect Afib and perform an ECG by DavidK	1,799	8	09/14/2018 08:32PM Last Post by AB Page
	Cardiokinase vs Nattokinase by Louise	1,366	3	09/13/2018 06:31PM Last Post by Louise
	Why by Catherine	1,674	16	09/14/2018 08:54AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	EP Referral (Seattle area) by Kleinkp	1,313	1	09/12/2018 05:07PM Last Post by Kleinkp
	Back in AF 3 weeks after ablation at Bordeaux...... by mwcf	1,893	22	10/17/2018 03:04PM Last Post by Barry G.
	Canadian pharmacy by Tilden	1,614	5	09/12/2018 07:08AM Last Post by DavrosT
	ablation with maestro Natale by newyorker	1,697	10	09/11/2018 10:19AM Last Post by Dinodog
	Intro and my AF experience pre and post ablation by afdude	1,582	17	09/12/2018 03:52PM Last Post by jpeters
	Is a Touch-up ablation recovery different? by Dinodog	1,689	7	09/11/2018 12:18PM Last Post by mwcf
	Cutting 20 mg Xarelto in half. by smackman	8,886	4	09/09/2018 02:55PM Last Post by smackman
	Recommendations for best ablationists in the NY area by tobherd	1,543	6	09/09/2018 12:53AM Last Post by tobherd
	Feeling before afib starts... by MarkF786	1,694	8	09/12/2018 01:58PM Last Post by Ken
	3rd ablation... This time with Dr Natale by Billyjeans	1,714	10	09/14/2018 05:15PM Last Post by onewaypockets
	Anesthesia? by Pompon	2,812	36	09/09/2018 03:40PM Last Post by jpeters
	Aflutter questions by Dinodog	1,459	3	09/06/2018 07:05PM Last Post by Dinodog
	Post Ablation GI issues. by dartisskis	1,460	6	09/10/2018 07:59PM Last Post by dartisskis
	Alphabet soup! Please explain the abbreviations by Socalsteve	1,757	6	09/04/2018 04:20PM Last Post by JakeL
	Eliquis and Supplements by MacNab	3,576	16	10/04/2018 06:46PM Last Post by MacNab
	Aspirin Doubles Heart Attack Risk in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation by jpeters	1,630	1	09/02/2018 07:17PM Last Post by jpeters
	What do you think? Aspirin doubles risk of stroke/heart attack in afibbers by bouret	1,723	15	09/04/2018 05:37PM Last Post by mwcf
	Phlebitis at Catheter Insertion Site by MarkF786	1,324	5	09/02/2018 09:42PM Last Post by Carey
	When to go to hospital and other questions by Dinodog	1,649	11	09/02/2018 09:56AM Last Post by Dinodog
	What was that!?!? by MissSunshine	1,472	6	09/05/2018 01:01PM Last Post by Jackie
	Strange run of ectopics - heart trying to go into afib? by DavrosT	1,567	7	09/01/2018 05:55PM Last Post by Jackie
	2nd episode in 3 years, treated in ER by windyshores	1,390	4	08/31/2018 11:59PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Chicken or eggs... by bolimasa	1,747	16	09/01/2018 09:30PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Chemical Stress Test wihle in AFIB by LarryZ	3,214	20	09/03/2018 01:47PM Last Post by jpeters
	EP visit and Medicare by hwkmn05	1,663	21	09/02/2018 02:58PM Last Post by Ken
	Recall of hypertension med - Valsartan by Jackie	1,482	14	09/02/2018 07:49PM Last Post by jpeters
	Effects of Vaccine Ingredients on Toxic Load and Afib by Stephen	1,373	5	09/05/2018 02:59PM Last Post by Stephen
	Flecainide hangover by Doug S.	1,623	6	08/30/2018 06:46PM Last Post by Socalsteve
	Linus Pauling Treatment by lkwetter	1,725	5	01/28/2019 03:27PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Exercise after ablation by bolimasa	1,606	14	08/28/2018 07:40PM Last Post by Ken
	New to Afib - what should I ask my EP? by MikeShue	3,207	34	09/07/2018 05:53AM Last Post by rocketritch
	rate control of AF - what are the consequences? by kpa	1,573	6	01/05/2019 01:54PM Last Post by sbeckermd
	Ablation on Monday - and was only told to stop Flecainide the night before by MarkF786	2,762	15	08/30/2018 08:56PM Last Post by mwcf
	Can Afib be triggered by taking too much magnesium ? by dartisskis	2,049	16	08/28/2018 01:11AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Free (California) Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium 100% Chelated w/Traacs by SueChef	1,496	4	08/25/2018 10:01PM Last Post by Socalsteve
	2nd Ablation w/ Dr N by Victoria	1,726	9	09/02/2018 06:20PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Can’t figure out the triggers by beardman	4,175	88	09/07/2019 01:05PM Last Post by beardman
	PVCs... When to Get Treatment? by Fibbin AFib	2,102	15	08/29/2018 02:49PM Last Post by Pompon
	Medical devices by bolimasa	1,478	9	08/23/2018 01:46AM Last Post by jpeters
	Nattokinase experience by LarryZ	2,664	27	08/30/2018 04:00PM Last Post by jpeters
	How to avoid AFib after exercise? by JoeM	2,085	16	08/23/2018 02:06PM Last Post by jpeters
	As a follow up to this thread... by Socalsteve	1,582	11	09/01/2018 03:00PM Last Post by Socalsteve
	Chinese medicine by Pompon	1,602	9	02/13/2019 06:05PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Ectopics immediately after ablation, by mwcf	1,549	23	08/22/2018 07:47AM Last Post by DavrosT
	Laying down and arrhythmia by MissSunshine	1,835	11	08/31/2018 08:37PM Last Post by robh
	Warfarin may prevent cancer by jpeters	1,286	3	08/20/2018 03:40PM Last Post by jpeters
	symptoms after blanking period by libby	1,572	10	08/19/2018 02:19PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Vagal AFib & Beta Blockers, anyone? by grace123	1,997	23	08/20/2018 05:31AM Last Post by jpeters
	So how do you feel? by bolimasa	1,669	13	08/19/2018 12:21AM Last Post by bolimasa
	Drop in Ejection Fraction during afib by LarryZ	1,588	11	08/17/2018 11:01PM Last Post by libby
	A few post-ablation recover questions... by MarkF786	1,821	28	08/19/2018 07:24PM Last Post by Ken
	Thinning hair and breakage by SueChef	1,479	5	08/18/2018 07:48AM Last Post by SueChef
	thyroid meds and NOACS by anneh	1,221	1	08/16/2018 01:50AM Last Post by anneh
	During an ablation by juanLopez1245	1,255	7	09/19/2018 04:43PM Last Post by juanLopez1245
	PACs and Xarelto by MissSunshine	1,249	2	08/14/2018 11:09PM Last Post by Carey
	New RF balloon catheter eliminates need for PVI touch-ups. by mwcf	1,264	5	08/17/2018 04:50PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Anyone combining nattokinase with coumadin? by whitehaven	1,443	3	08/14/2018 10:15PM Last Post by Jackie
	NY Times Article: New Genetic Testing Makes it Easier to Predict Afib Risk by DavidK	1,020	1	08/13/2018 10:45PM Last Post by DavidK
	NY Times: New Genetic Testing Makes it Easier to Predict Afib Risk by DavidK	1,299	3	01/28/2019 03:30PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Predisposition to afib. by bolimasa	1,810	20	08/16/2018 08:16AM Last Post by Joe
	Jackie - best magnesium powder to use? by Nancy2	1,381	5	08/14/2018 11:58PM Last Post by Nancy2
	New to the Forum/Site by grace123	1,325	1	08/12/2018 10:35PM Last Post by grace123
	Full blown afib episode...I have questions by Socalsteve	3,983	78	08/20/2018 07:38PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Longest episode to date by MikeH	1,539	6	08/10/2018 11:32PM Last Post by Catherine
	Gout and afib by Carey	1,527	5	08/22/2018 04:31AM Last Post by Paehua
	Natto food V's Nattokinase: Which is best? by Dean	3,674	45	08/14/2018 05:12AM Last Post by jpeters
	How long to wait for high impact cardio following ablation by ragatx	1,470	7	08/09/2018 12:58AM Last Post by Carey
	Where I'm at by NtG	3,799	46	08/12/2018 06:19PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	St. Davids by Elizabeth	1,387	2	08/05/2018 10:27PM Last Post by Carey
	Receiving the Watchman FLX - impressions and experience by AB Page	3,019	31	09/13/2018 06:03PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Zio results.... Huh? What? by SueChef	15,968	43	08/13/2018 12:58PM Last Post by Jackie
	Puffing, pacer and AF by Elizabeth	1,528	9	08/04/2018 01:20PM Last Post by Ken
	SVT or afib on ECG? by Fibbin AFib	1,386	9	08/03/2018 09:56PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Stopping blood thinner after ablation by libby	1,755	20	08/04/2018 11:39PM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation Scheduled - Odd Question? by MarkF786	1,429	5	08/01/2018 03:06PM Last Post by Pompon
	A-fib or not ? by Pompon	3,121	52	08/01/2018 09:44PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Afib and blood flow by bolimasa	1,840	16	08/01/2018 01:46PM Last Post by jpeters
	Stomach gassy/bloating, affecting heart and causing PACs? by DavrosT	2,679	15	08/01/2018 12:24AM Last Post by afibbers
	Insurance questions by Billyjeans	1,770	12	08/06/2018 12:10PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Watchman FLX Recommended by Natale by ln108	2,390	20	01/12/2019 10:31PM Last Post by silviageci
	Dr John Day regarding scepticism re CHADS VASc score by Brian_og	2,375	29	08/26/2018 06:34PM Last Post by anneh
	General potassium question ER 20 MEQ by tsco	1,805	14	08/02/2018 02:09AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Correlation of S-T Segment or T Wave Abnormalities and Arrhythmias by Fibbin AFib	1,390	3	07/25/2018 07:09PM Last Post by Carey
	In afib but normal HR by Joe	1,755	5	07/24/2018 10:47PM Last Post by Joe
	Ectopic beats and anxiety by MissSunshine	3,157	20	07/30/2018 04:24PM Last Post by vanlith
	2nd Natale ablation - PACs by Josephkroussell	1,960	14	08/15/2018 10:56PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Has anyone tried BCAA+G for afib? by Billyjeans	1,683	4	07/21/2018 02:32PM Last Post by vanlith
	Electrolytes by bolimasa	2,873	32	07/25/2018 07:15PM Last Post by Carey
	What Are Your Triggers? by AnneC	2,070	28	07/31/2018 08:52AM Last Post by mwcf
	Ablation w/ Natale tomorrow by ragatx	1,779	17	08/04/2018 11:12PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Berberine for AF by Jackie	3,081	14	07/28/2018 05:47AM Last Post by jpeters
	My Ablation With Dr Natale (07/20/2018) with current updates by rocketritch	7,802	185	01/11/2022 10:51PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Newbie to Afib by pandapab	2,174	15	07/19/2018 11:56PM Last Post by AnneC
	Possible Pericardial Effusion after Ablation by Sam	1,715	13	07/23/2018 07:19PM Last Post by Carey
	My Personal Update/ablated 2012-doing well but...... by Poppino	1,941	8	07/22/2018 12:57PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Naturally low blood pressure and afib by RichardLP	1,509	7	07/16/2018 12:41PM Last Post by RichardLP
	Pre-ablation Apixaban to get rid of any possible thrombus - does it work for everyone? by mwcf	1,262	2	07/15/2018 09:40PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Eliquis and supplements for dry eye by anneh	1,824	9	07/16/2018 12:56PM Last Post by Jackie
	Anyone with SVT and Afib. Need your Experience and Advice. by mjamesone	1,695	28	07/16/2018 12:12AM Last Post by Socalsteve
	Stroke while taking anticoagulant by JustMeToo	4,012	36	08/21/2018 04:34PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Cardioversion: a reset button? by Billyjeans	2,233	18	07/14/2018 12:32AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Ablation statistics question by jennifer92151	1,672	6	07/11/2018 08:21PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Zio patch by SueChef	10,508	16	03/04/2021 11:54AM Last Post by billdadune
	Eliquis and Nausea: Adaptation? Antidote? by ln108	1,682	2	07/11/2018 06:16AM Last Post by mwcf
	Has anyone heard of Dr. Paul Zei at Brigham and Women's hospital (Boston) by tobherd	1,913	18	02/19/2019 02:47PM Last Post by MadMax
	Four Weeks Post-Bordeaux Ablation by Sam	1,555	4	07/25/2018 12:44AM Last Post by rocketritch
	ECG interpretation, arrhythmias by Joe	1,803	30	07/16/2018 03:16PM Last Post by wolfpack
	A bit embarrassed... by newyorker	1,693	4	07/27/2018 04:36AM Last Post by onewaypockets
	Does having cardiomyopathy affect how long an ablation lasts? by tobherd	1,519	21	07/12/2018 02:07PM Last Post by hwkmn05
	Benefits of CPAP therapy for treating sleep apnea by AB Page	1,449	1	07/09/2018 02:29PM Last Post by AB Page
	Stopping Flecainide after ablation by libby	1,572	11	07/10/2018 02:19PM Last Post by Ken
	Is there a way to bookmark a posting eg. "Stopped AF" by colindo	1,560	4	07/17/2018 04:14AM Last Post by amyorca
	Life Extension reports on Reversing Acute Stroke and more... by Jackie	1,840	3	07/10/2018 05:11PM Last Post by Jackie
	Tell me about drugs.... by bolimasa	3,019	37	07/12/2018 02:12PM Last Post by hwkmn05
	Ablation doctor by jennifer92151	1,727	5	07/11/2018 03:11PM Last Post by jennifer92151
	Exercise and Beta Blockers... by Socalsteve	2,084	14	07/22/2018 04:05AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Aspirin by Elizabeth	3,589	59	07/26/2018 02:43PM Last Post by jpeters
	Ablation follow up & nephrologist by Victoria	1,679	8	07/09/2018 09:27PM Last Post by Victoria
	Foley Catheter for ablation by mwcf	1,984	12	07/04/2018 01:51AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	blood work for clotting time by jennifer92151	1,289	2	06/30/2018 09:20PM Last Post by Carey
	Questions/Afib/tick bite/ablation by jennifer92151	1,497	3	07/01/2018 02:20AM Last Post by Jackie
	Convergent Ablation Procedure by BeachBill	1,833	6	07/04/2018 05:07PM Last Post by BeachBill
	ENDOSCOPY. by JoyWin	1,689	15	07/02/2018 10:06PM Last Post by jpeters
	Withdrawal from Flecainide after ablation by libby	4,654	3	06/29/2018 03:00AM Last Post by libby
	How long do ablations last? by Socalsteve	2,428	20	07/09/2018 02:10AM Last Post by tsco
	Steps needed to get off of blood thinners by tobherd	2,211	21	07/09/2018 01:59AM Last Post by tobherd
	My Bordeaux Ablation Part 2 - The Procedure by Sam	1,603	6	06/29/2018 10:03AM Last Post by Pompon
	AFIB and Pacemaker by HikerGirl	1,756	4	06/27/2018 01:53PM Last Post by wolfpack
	What is normal for the abnormal? by bolimasa	3,512	34	06/30/2018 11:59AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Second Ablation with Dr. Natalie what to expect by dartisskis	1,811	21	08/05/2018 04:04AM Last Post by houndym
	A Day in the Life of Afibber by SteveDaley	2,427	23	06/30/2018 12:52AM Last Post by Carey
	My Bordeaux Ablation Part One - Preparation by Sam	1,661	4	06/23/2018 06:34PM Last Post by Sam
	Afib and Dementia/Alzheimer’s connection by Jackie	1,755	12	07/08/2018 11:56AM Last Post by Lynn
	BMJ 2018 Study Report by Jackie	1,613	16	06/29/2018 12:40AM Last Post by Carey
	Has anyone had an experience with an anti-depressant/anxiety medication that does not trigger afib? by Leah H.	1,643	12	06/29/2018 07:54AM Last Post by SueChef
	Herbal remedy for high Blood Pressure? by The Anti-Fib	2,107	16	02/13/2019 06:37PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Afib and scuba diving by emv54	1,878	8	06/18/2018 09:56PM Last Post by Gill
	Does ‘successful’ daily Flecainide usage ‘mask’ persistent AF? by mwcf	1,696	9	06/18/2018 06:58PM Last Post by mwcf
	Neck, shoulder pain while in afib? by Billyjeans	3,257	3	06/18/2018 12:31PM Last Post by Jackie
	Quick question on Constipation following Ablation by Sam	1,594	8	06/29/2018 07:32PM Last Post by Sam
	AFib., bisoprolol and memory/cognition decline by Koli	1,938	22	06/26/2018 09:17PM Last Post by Koli
	stopped AF by Elizabeth	3,745	23	07/10/2018 01:28AM Last Post by DavidK
	Ablation heal time longer than three months? by DucatiRider	2,014	29	08/20/2018 08:57AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Repeat: Peeling Back the Onion? By Patrick Chambers, MD by Jackie	1,561	3	06/15/2018 11:21PM Last Post by Joe
	extremely confused!! by whitehaven	1,933	18	06/17/2018 05:38AM Last Post by Shannon
	Dopamine medication or supplement by california gal	1,410	3	06/14/2018 07:36PM Last Post by Starwarsfan