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Subject		Views	Posts	Last Post
	I’m terrified... by Catherine	2,072	13	09/28/2018 04:00PM Last Post by newyorker
	I did it... by bolimasa	1,720	9	09/15/2018 08:16AM Last Post by mwcf
	Hi-tech T-shirt that could help doctors spot risk of stroke by DavidK	1,474	1	09/12/2018 07:12PM Last Post by DavidK
	Apple Watch Series 4 can detect Afib and perform an ECG by DavidK	1,959	8	09/14/2018 08:32PM Last Post by AB Page
	Cardiokinase vs Nattokinase by Louise	1,525	3	09/13/2018 06:31PM Last Post by Louise
	Why by Catherine	1,819	16	09/14/2018 08:54AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	EP Referral (Seattle area) by Kleinkp	1,479	1	09/12/2018 05:07PM Last Post by Kleinkp
	Back in AF 3 weeks after ablation at Bordeaux...... by mwcf	2,051	22	10/17/2018 03:04PM Last Post by Barry G.
	Canadian pharmacy by Tilden	1,758	5	09/12/2018 07:08AM Last Post by DavrosT
	ablation with maestro Natale by newyorker	1,838	10	09/11/2018 10:19AM Last Post by Dinodog
	Intro and my AF experience pre and post ablation by afdude	1,762	17	09/12/2018 03:52PM Last Post by jpeters
	Is a Touch-up ablation recovery different? by Dinodog	1,847	7	09/11/2018 12:18PM Last Post by mwcf
	Cutting 20 mg Xarelto in half. by smackman	9,224	4	09/09/2018 02:55PM Last Post by smackman
	Recommendations for best ablationists in the NY area by tobherd	1,700	6	09/09/2018 12:53AM Last Post by tobherd
	Feeling before afib starts... by MarkF786	1,933	8	09/12/2018 01:58PM Last Post by Ken
	3rd ablation... This time with Dr Natale by Billyjeans	1,879	10	09/14/2018 05:15PM Last Post by onewaypockets
	Anesthesia? by Pompon	2,998	36	09/09/2018 03:40PM Last Post by jpeters
	Aflutter questions by Dinodog	1,606	3	09/06/2018 07:05PM Last Post by Dinodog
	Post Ablation GI issues. by dartisskis	1,581	6	09/10/2018 07:59PM Last Post by dartisskis
	Alphabet soup! Please explain the abbreviations by Socalsteve	1,917	6	09/04/2018 04:20PM Last Post by JakeL
	Eliquis and Supplements by MacNab	3,738	16	10/04/2018 06:46PM Last Post by MacNab
	Aspirin Doubles Heart Attack Risk in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation by jpeters	1,791	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	1,868	15	09/04/2018 05:37PM Last Post by mwcf
	Phlebitis at Catheter Insertion Site by MarkF786	1,476	5	09/02/2018 09:42PM Last Post by Carey
	When to go to hospital and other questions by Dinodog	1,804	11	09/02/2018 09:56AM Last Post by Dinodog
	What was that!?!? by MissSunshine	1,632	6	09/05/2018 01:01PM Last Post by Jackie
	Strange run of ectopics - heart trying to go into afib? by DavrosT	1,765	7	09/01/2018 05:55PM Last Post by Jackie
	2nd episode in 3 years, treated in ER by windyshores	1,539	4	08/31/2018 11:59PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Chicken or eggs... by bolimasa	1,899	16	09/01/2018 09:30PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Chemical Stress Test wihle in AFIB by LarryZ	3,560	20	09/03/2018 01:47PM Last Post by jpeters
	EP visit and Medicare by hwkmn05	1,832	21	09/02/2018 02:58PM Last Post by Ken
	Recall of hypertension med - Valsartan by Jackie	1,642	14	09/02/2018 07:49PM Last Post by jpeters
	Effects of Vaccine Ingredients on Toxic Load and Afib by Stephen	1,520	5	09/05/2018 02:59PM Last Post by Stephen
	Flecainide hangover by Doug S.	1,779	6	08/30/2018 06:46PM Last Post by Socalsteve
	Linus Pauling Treatment by lkwetter	1,939	5	01/28/2019 03:27PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Exercise after ablation by bolimasa	1,792	14	08/28/2018 07:40PM Last Post by Ken
	New to Afib - what should I ask my EP? by MikeShue	3,384	34	09/07/2018 05:53AM Last Post by rocketritch
	rate control of AF - what are the consequences? by kpa	1,740	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	2,939	15	08/30/2018 08:56PM Last Post by mwcf
	Can Afib be triggered by taking too much magnesium ? by dartisskis	2,254	16	08/28/2018 01:11AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Free (California) Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium 100% Chelated w/Traacs by SueChef	1,629	4	08/25/2018 10:01PM Last Post by Socalsteve
	2nd Ablation w/ Dr N by Victoria	1,949	9	09/02/2018 06:20PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Can’t figure out the triggers by beardman	4,378	88	09/07/2019 01:05PM Last Post by beardman
	PVCs... When to Get Treatment? by Fibbin AFib	2,294	15	08/29/2018 02:49PM Last Post by Pompon
	Medical devices by bolimasa	1,630	9	08/23/2018 01:46AM Last Post by jpeters
	Nattokinase experience by LarryZ	2,948	27	08/30/2018 04:00PM Last Post by jpeters
	How to avoid AFib after exercise? by JoeM	2,271	16	08/23/2018 02:06PM Last Post by jpeters
	As a follow up to this thread... by Socalsteve	1,757	11	09/01/2018 03:00PM Last Post by Socalsteve
	Chinese medicine by Pompon	1,756	9	02/13/2019 06:05PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Ectopics immediately after ablation, by mwcf	1,709	23	08/22/2018 07:47AM Last Post by DavrosT
	Laying down and arrhythmia by MissSunshine	2,043	11	08/31/2018 08:37PM Last Post by robh
	Warfarin may prevent cancer by jpeters	1,478	3	08/20/2018 03:40PM Last Post by jpeters
	symptoms after blanking period by libby	1,767	10	08/19/2018 02:19PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Vagal AFib & Beta Blockers, anyone? by grace123	2,198	23	08/20/2018 05:31AM Last Post by jpeters
	So how do you feel? by bolimasa	1,844	13	08/19/2018 12:21AM Last Post by bolimasa
	Drop in Ejection Fraction during afib by LarryZ	1,785	11	08/17/2018 11:01PM Last Post by libby
	A few post-ablation recover questions... by MarkF786	2,013	28	08/19/2018 07:24PM Last Post by Ken
	Thinning hair and breakage by SueChef	1,620	5	08/18/2018 07:48AM Last Post by SueChef
	thyroid meds and NOACS by anneh	1,357	1	08/16/2018 01:50AM Last Post by anneh
	During an ablation by juanLopez1245	1,396	7	09/19/2018 04:43PM Last Post by juanLopez1245
	PACs and Xarelto by MissSunshine	1,362	2	08/14/2018 11:09PM Last Post by Carey
	New RF balloon catheter eliminates need for PVI touch-ups. by mwcf	1,393	5	08/17/2018 04:50PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Anyone combining nattokinase with coumadin? by whitehaven	1,582	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	1,157	1	08/13/2018 10:45PM Last Post by DavidK
	NY Times: New Genetic Testing Makes it Easier to Predict Afib Risk by DavidK	1,453	3	01/28/2019 03:30PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Predisposition to afib. by bolimasa	2,023	20	08/16/2018 08:16AM Last Post by Joe
	Jackie - best magnesium powder to use? by Nancy2	1,537	5	08/14/2018 11:58PM Last Post by Nancy2
	New to the Forum/Site by grace123	1,460	1	08/12/2018 10:35PM Last Post by grace123
	Full blown afib episode...I have questions by Socalsteve	4,161	78	08/20/2018 07:38PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Longest episode to date by MikeH	1,733	6	08/10/2018 11:32PM Last Post by Catherine
	Gout and afib by Carey	1,680	5	08/22/2018 04:31AM Last Post by Paehua
	Natto food V's Nattokinase: Which is best? by Dean	3,939	45	08/14/2018 05:12AM Last Post by jpeters
	How long to wait for high impact cardio following ablation by ragatx	1,716	7	08/09/2018 12:58AM Last Post by Carey
	Where I'm at by NtG	3,984	46	08/12/2018 06:19PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	St. Davids by Elizabeth	1,536	2	08/05/2018 10:27PM Last Post by Carey
	Receiving the Watchman FLX - impressions and experience by AB Page	3,272	31	09/13/2018 06:03PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Zio results.... Huh? What? by SueChef	17,378	43	08/13/2018 12:58PM Last Post by Jackie
	Puffing, pacer and AF by Elizabeth	1,674	9	08/04/2018 01:20PM Last Post by Ken
	SVT or afib on ECG? by Fibbin AFib	1,576	9	08/03/2018 09:56PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Stopping blood thinner after ablation by libby	1,985	20	08/04/2018 11:39PM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation Scheduled - Odd Question? by MarkF786	1,592	5	08/01/2018 03:06PM Last Post by Pompon
	A-fib or not ? by Pompon	3,324	52	08/01/2018 09:44PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Afib and blood flow by bolimasa	2,020	16	08/01/2018 01:46PM Last Post by jpeters
	Stomach gassy/bloating, affecting heart and causing PACs? by DavrosT	2,871	15	08/01/2018 12:24AM Last Post by afibbers
	Insurance questions by Billyjeans	1,942	12	08/06/2018 12:10PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Watchman FLX Recommended by Natale by ln108	2,567	20	01/12/2019 10:31PM Last Post by silviageci
	Dr John Day regarding scepticism re CHADS VASc score by Brian_og	2,547	29	08/26/2018 06:34PM Last Post by anneh
	General potassium question ER 20 MEQ by tsco	1,969	14	08/02/2018 02:09AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Correlation of S-T Segment or T Wave Abnormalities and Arrhythmias by Fibbin AFib	1,528	3	07/25/2018 07:09PM Last Post by Carey
	In afib but normal HR by Joe	1,878	5	07/24/2018 10:47PM Last Post by Joe
	Ectopic beats and anxiety by MissSunshine	3,347	20	07/30/2018 04:24PM Last Post by vanlith
	2nd Natale ablation - PACs by Josephkroussell	2,182	14	08/15/2018 10:56PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Has anyone tried BCAA+G for afib? by Billyjeans	1,823	4	07/21/2018 02:32PM Last Post by vanlith
	Electrolytes by bolimasa	3,073	32	07/25/2018 07:15PM Last Post by Carey
	What Are Your Triggers? by AnneC	2,258	28	07/31/2018 08:52AM Last Post by mwcf
	Ablation w/ Natale tomorrow by ragatx	1,966	17	08/04/2018 11:12PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Berberine for AF by Jackie	3,367	14	07/28/2018 05:47AM Last Post by jpeters
	My Ablation With Dr Natale (07/20/2018) with current updates by rocketritch	8,305	185	01/11/2022 10:51PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Newbie to Afib by pandapab	2,353	15	07/19/2018 11:56PM Last Post by AnneC
	Possible Pericardial Effusion after Ablation by Sam	1,882	13	07/23/2018 07:19PM Last Post by Carey
	My Personal Update/ablated 2012-doing well but...... by Poppino	2,099	8	07/22/2018 12:57PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Naturally low blood pressure and afib by RichardLP	1,652	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	1,381	2	07/15/2018 09:40PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Eliquis and supplements for dry eye by anneh	1,995	9	07/16/2018 12:56PM Last Post by Jackie
	Anyone with SVT and Afib. Need your Experience and Advice. by mjamesone	1,874	28	07/16/2018 12:12AM Last Post by Socalsteve
	Stroke while taking anticoagulant by JustMeToo	4,192	36	08/21/2018 04:34PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Cardioversion: a reset button? by Billyjeans	2,402	18	07/14/2018 12:32AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Ablation statistics question by jennifer92151	1,799	6	07/11/2018 08:21PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Zio patch by SueChef	10,896	16	03/04/2021 11:54AM Last Post by billdadune
	Eliquis and Nausea: Adaptation? Antidote? by ln108	1,851	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	2,057	18	02/19/2019 02:47PM Last Post by MadMax
	Four Weeks Post-Bordeaux Ablation by Sam	1,744	4	07/25/2018 12:44AM Last Post by rocketritch
	ECG interpretation, arrhythmias by Joe	1,997	30	07/16/2018 03:16PM Last Post by wolfpack
	A bit embarrassed... by newyorker	1,847	4	07/27/2018 04:36AM Last Post by onewaypockets
	Does having cardiomyopathy affect how long an ablation lasts? by tobherd	1,715	21	07/12/2018 02:07PM Last Post by hwkmn05
	Benefits of CPAP therapy for treating sleep apnea by AB Page	1,612	1	07/09/2018 02:29PM Last Post by AB Page
	Stopping Flecainide after ablation by libby	1,776	11	07/10/2018 02:19PM Last Post by Ken
	Is there a way to bookmark a posting eg. "Stopped AF" by colindo	1,711	4	07/17/2018 04:14AM Last Post by amyorca
	Life Extension reports on Reversing Acute Stroke and more... by Jackie	2,009	3	07/10/2018 05:11PM Last Post by Jackie
	Tell me about drugs.... by bolimasa	3,210	37	07/12/2018 02:12PM Last Post by hwkmn05
	Ablation doctor by jennifer92151	1,928	5	07/11/2018 03:11PM Last Post by jennifer92151
	Exercise and Beta Blockers... by Socalsteve	2,292	14	07/22/2018 04:05AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Aspirin by Elizabeth	3,827	59	07/26/2018 02:43PM Last Post by jpeters
	Ablation follow up & nephrologist by Victoria	1,866	8	07/09/2018 09:27PM Last Post by Victoria
	Foley Catheter for ablation by mwcf	2,179	12	07/04/2018 01:51AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	blood work for clotting time by jennifer92151	1,452	2	06/30/2018 09:20PM Last Post by Carey
	Questions/Afib/tick bite/ablation by jennifer92151	1,658	3	07/01/2018 02:20AM Last Post by Jackie
	Convergent Ablation Procedure by BeachBill	2,011	6	07/04/2018 05:07PM Last Post by BeachBill
	ENDOSCOPY. by JoyWin	1,859	15	07/02/2018 10:06PM Last Post by jpeters
	Withdrawal from Flecainide after ablation by libby	5,050	3	06/29/2018 03:00AM Last Post by libby
	How long do ablations last? by Socalsteve	2,604	20	07/09/2018 02:10AM Last Post by tsco
	Steps needed to get off of blood thinners by tobherd	2,372	21	07/09/2018 01:59AM Last Post by tobherd
	My Bordeaux Ablation Part 2 - The Procedure by Sam	1,762	6	06/29/2018 10:03AM Last Post by Pompon
	AFIB and Pacemaker by HikerGirl	1,915	4	06/27/2018 01:53PM Last Post by wolfpack
	What is normal for the abnormal? by bolimasa	3,713	34	06/30/2018 11:59AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Second Ablation with Dr. Natalie what to expect by dartisskis	2,014	21	08/05/2018 04:04AM Last Post by houndym
	A Day in the Life of Afibber by SteveDaley	2,619	23	06/30/2018 12:52AM Last Post by Carey
	My Bordeaux Ablation Part One - Preparation by Sam	1,823	4	06/23/2018 06:34PM Last Post by Sam
	Afib and Dementia/Alzheimer’s connection by Jackie	1,940	12	07/08/2018 11:56AM Last Post by Lynn
	BMJ 2018 Study Report by Jackie	1,776	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.	1,821	12	06/29/2018 07:54AM Last Post by SueChef
	Herbal remedy for high Blood Pressure? by The Anti-Fib	2,349	16	02/13/2019 06:37PM Last Post by alxndr01
	Afib and scuba diving by emv54	2,042	8	06/18/2018 09:56PM Last Post by Gill
	Does ‘successful’ daily Flecainide usage ‘mask’ persistent AF? by mwcf	1,856	9	06/18/2018 06:58PM Last Post by mwcf
	Neck, shoulder pain while in afib? by Billyjeans	3,628	3	06/18/2018 12:31PM Last Post by Jackie
	Quick question on Constipation following Ablation by Sam	1,781	8	06/29/2018 07:32PM Last Post by Sam
	AFib., bisoprolol and memory/cognition decline by Koli	2,100	22	06/26/2018 09:17PM Last Post by Koli
	stopped AF by Elizabeth	3,976	23	07/10/2018 01:28AM Last Post by DavidK
	Ablation heal time longer than three months? by DucatiRider	2,217	29	08/20/2018 08:57AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Repeat: Peeling Back the Onion? By Patrick Chambers, MD by Jackie	1,744	3	06/15/2018 11:21PM Last Post by Joe
	extremely confused!! by whitehaven	2,096	18	06/17/2018 05:38AM Last Post by Shannon
	Dopamine medication or supplement by california gal	1,574	3	06/14/2018 07:36PM Last Post by Starwarsfan
	Massive study sheds light on the genetic roots of atrial fibrillation by Catherine	1,918	5	06/22/2018 09:45PM Last Post by hwkmn05
	StopAfib.org Webinar with Dr. Chris Ellis on Devices to Prevent Afib Strokes by Carey	1,858	8	06/14/2018 04:52AM Last Post by jpeters
	Cardioversion for atrial flutter--also have heart block by Lindz	1,827	9	06/13/2018 01:03AM Last Post by wolfpack
	Perinexus in the human heart identified: Implications for patients with atrial fibrillation by mwcf	1,752	7	06/18/2018 07:52PM Last Post by mwcf
	Post ablation palpitations by libby	1,711	7	06/10/2018 05:34PM Last Post by jpeters
	Heat and Sweating by tsco	2,425	17	06/27/2018 11:26AM Last Post by Nancy2
	Magnesium and "the runs" by SueChef	2,823	19	06/24/2018 04:09AM Last Post by jpeters
	CO2, ERP, conversion, apnea, remission by GeorgeN	4,419	12	06/29/2023 03:12AM Last Post by Marco
	Toe Procedure done for Bordeaux Ablation Next Monday. by Sam	1,795	6	06/10/2018 06:17PM Last Post by mwcf
	Magnesium Bioavailability Reports by Jackie	2,224	22	06/16/2018 07:33AM Last Post by Joe
	Afib & Obstructive Sleep Apnea by AB Page	1,996	18	06/27/2018 11:30AM Last Post by Nancy2
	Bisoprolol before Abaltion by Sam	1,766	10	06/05/2018 06:44PM Last Post by blazerwill
	New to the forum and to the diagnosis by CPaulAK	1,827	6	06/10/2018 06:20AM Last Post by CPaulAK
	Long post, any help is appreciated. Young Affiber - new diagnosis, had it for many years by beardman	4,540	60	07/21/2018 12:29AM Last Post by beardman
	Health Insurance by Billyjeans	1,853	18	06/18/2018 06:47PM Last Post by Carey
	Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference by Carey	4,617	3	06/04/2018 07:08AM Last Post by Shannon
	Use of Rutin to prevent clots by jpeters	1,861	8	06/07/2018 04:07PM Last Post by jpeters
	6 Reasons Why There is an Atrial Fibrillation Dementia Link by JakeL	2,084	23	06/04/2018 02:59PM Last Post by Carey
	A new ablation technique on trial in UK by Leah H.	1,671	4	06/04/2018 02:58PM Last Post by researcher
	New ablation technique in JACC by Cindy Oh	1,786	7	06/04/2018 03:15PM Last Post by researcher
	Changed back to Eliquis by smackman	1,719	1	05/31/2018 12:31PM Last Post by smackman
	A quick question, could very fast heart rate in AF induce VF? by kong2018	1,765	9	06/05/2018 06:26PM Last Post by Jackie
	Sick Sinus Syndrome by AnneC	1,899	3	05/31/2018 03:00AM Last Post by tsco
	Ablation questions by kbog	3,394	37	06/02/2018 01:45AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Had an Ablation? Don't use Serrapeptase! by Sam	5,311	10	06/14/2018 07:49PM Last Post by ln108
	Eliquis Problem by LarryZ	2,187	10	07/22/2018 04:11AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Anticoagulants Increase Risk of Hemorrhagic-Type Strokes by anneh	1,927	13	06/07/2018 05:30AM Last Post by jpeters
	Ablation results. by BeachBill	2,035	13	01/24/2019 08:29AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Stem Cell Cures for AFIB by jpeters	4,091	44	06/18/2018 02:06PM Last Post by jpeters
	Has anyone experienced great fatigue or exhaustion while on Eliquis by Leah H.	9,729	24	06/13/2018 01:52PM Last Post by jpeters
	Pradaxa, rectal bleeding, external hemorrhoids by SueChef	1,942	3	05/25/2018 07:33PM Last Post by SueChef
	Sadness by traceyf45	3,199	17	01/03/2019 07:14PM Last Post by katesshadow
	Pick My Poison by Thumper	2,140	27	05/31/2018 11:13PM Last Post by Joe
	When to Stop Flecainide before Ablation by Sam	3,122	22	05/27/2018 04:31PM Last Post by libby
	Flurry of Ectopics by Fibbin AFib	3,635	31	05/26/2018 11:19PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Ticosyn and nerve pain by rocketritch	1,551	4	08/19/2018 12:49AM Last Post by rocketritch
	11 months on from 1st ablation by DavrosT	2,431	18	06/03/2018 02:25PM Last Post by Ken
	Earlobe creases. by Catherine	1,562	2	05/26/2018 08:16AM Last Post by tsco
	how to have a healthy diet while on coumadin? by whitehaven	1,820	9	05/21/2018 11:18PM Last Post by Nancy2
	New Book Release by Hans Larsen - Thrombosis and Stroke Prevention 2018 by Jackie	2,036	11	06/08/2018 10:09PM Last Post by Jackie
	Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference by JustMeToo	1,814	6	05/18/2018 08:01PM Last Post by jpeters
	afib with RVR by Billyjeans	1,927	9	05/18/2018 12:51PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Advil Aleve does it cause afib by SteveDaley	2,015	10	05/17/2018 09:54PM Last Post by SteveDaley
	Potassium/Kidney link by Victoria	1,664	3	05/16/2018 12:40PM Last Post by Jackie
	Magnesium Potassium Taurine by Doug S.	3,205	26	05/21/2018 01:05PM Last Post by DavrosT
	PPI's and arrhythmia by Jackie	1,863	10	05/17/2018 09:03PM Last Post by wolfpack
	AF Association: Recovering from Ablation for Atrial Fib by jpeters	1,490	3	05/16/2018 06:04AM Last Post by jpeters
	Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C & phospholipids derived from soy?? by SueChef	2,440	8	05/18/2018 11:57AM Last Post by Jackie