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Subject		Views	Posts	Last Post
	Ectopic beats by RonM	1,890	7	04/13/2016 01:37PM Last Post by RonM
	Acupuncture stopped my afib!! by afibbers	2,167	6	04/21/2016 09:39PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Confirmation – Just say “No” to statins by Jackie	1,848	19	04/24/2016 11:36PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	10.5+ years since Natale ablation by dnvrfox	1,644	20	04/05/2016 08:34PM Last Post by dnvrfox
	Post Ablation Half Marathon by alangford	1,453	4	03/31/2016 08:53PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Exercise: How much is too much? by Jackie	1,745	3	03/31/2016 05:48PM Last Post by Flowmaster
	Supplements and Drugs by Rylar	1,740	10	04/01/2016 01:28PM Last Post by Jackie
	Hi All - Newbie here. Question about Metoprolol Beta Blocker by Flowmaster	4,403	20	04/04/2016 02:01PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	LabDoor testing of popular Magnesium Supplements by alangford	4,541	4	03/31/2016 02:13PM Last Post by Lynn
	One and done. How do you know you're the lucky one? by dukevu	1,784	7	03/28/2016 06:58PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Junctional Heart beats by afibbers	1,759	5	03/24/2016 10:06PM Last Post by afibbers
	U Uggghhh! by tsco	1,620	7	03/19/2016 05:58AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	The whole person by alexe	2,595	16	04/15/2016 05:12PM Last Post by Flowmaster
	Serving Size Change in Now Foods Potassium Gluconate Powder by Sam	1,862	8	03/18/2016 04:12PM Last Post by Murray L
	MK-7 and Xarelto by spekkles	2,395	9	03/18/2016 05:41PM Last Post by Murray L
	Very high BNP levels by leodelta	5,039	7	11/21/2017 10:17PM Last Post by Joe
	Latest TEE for LAA. by JohnB	1,587	7	03/21/2016 01:24PM Last Post by kls5834
	St Johns Wort by Heather	1,613	8	03/19/2016 06:17AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Carotid Artery Disease and AFIB by lew3	1,264	2	07/18/2018 04:41AM Last Post by akshayv
	Post Ablation Question by pjbuckeye	1,490	11	03/18/2016 06:54PM Last Post by Jackie
	Kaiser Northern California - 90% single procedure success rate by researcher	1,700	9	03/25/2016 05:06AM Last Post by Shannon
	Botox injection completely suppresses AF post CABG by researcher	1,401	5	03/11/2016 05:11PM Last Post by colindo
	Excellent article on Glutamate/GABA balance by Lynn	1,490	1	03/07/2016 03:36PM Last Post by Lynn
	Concerns over 2nd ablation and LAA isolation.... by Jackie	1,342	4	03/06/2016 02:11PM Last Post by Shannon
	Useful article for newbies by Gill	1,307	1	03/04/2016 02:55PM Last Post by Gill
	Afib with Propafenone? by pjbuckeye	1,617	10	03/08/2016 08:08PM Last Post by wolfpack
	Endurance exercise and AF by Gill	1,847	14	08/22/2016 09:52PM Last Post by fravi
	Questions about Ablation by pjbuckeye	1,557	9	03/11/2016 10:11PM Last Post by pjbuckeye
	2 years NSR by smackman	1,384	7	03/11/2016 06:13PM Last Post by kls5834
	My AF story by wolfpack	1,539	5	03/03/2016 10:22PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Hi Shannon by mwcf	1,250	2	03/02/2016 10:33PM Last Post by Shannon
	Histamine by Maryann	1,433	6	03/04/2016 02:58PM Last Post by Jackie
	Ablation scheduling, early, late, just right? by ClayS	1,621	8	03/15/2016 05:16PM Last Post by researcher
	Reporting from live touch up ablation for McHale -Dr Natale by Shannon	1,516	11	11/22/2017 10:38AM Last Post by newyorker
	converted with some help from above by rollierouge	1,728	8	03/03/2016 01:43AM Last Post by rollierouge
	GABA by alangford	1,630	6	03/01/2016 08:28PM Last Post by Dee
	Anticoagulant protocol even after successful ablations by Jackie	1,593	8	03/10/2016 02:51PM Last Post by Jackie
	2nd Ablation yesterday (25th Feb) - concerns and observations by cosmicherb	1,847	9	03/01/2016 11:51AM Last Post by cosmicherb
	Very frustrated, diet with little weight loss and more afib by Lynn	2,952	9	03/07/2016 04:19PM Last Post by Lynn
	Please Help Us Unlock the Genetics of Afib in Non-Caucasians by Mellanie True Hills	1,612	11	03/18/2016 04:35PM Last Post by Murray L
	Post-Ablation Issues by Rylar	1,342	4	02/29/2016 02:53AM Last Post by Rylar
	Correction to iHerb shipping to UK by Sam	1,215	1	02/23/2016 03:55PM Last Post by Sam
	New Issue of The AFIB Report is online! by Shannon	1,356	4	02/22/2016 08:04PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Best diet for afibbers? by Nancy	1,989	7	02/28/2016 06:43PM Last Post by Jackie
	iHerb shipping to UK by Sam	1,332	1	02/20/2016 04:45PM Last Post by Sam
	how does an EP detect fibrosis during ablation? by apache	1,404	5	02/21/2016 05:12PM Last Post by Shannon
	Murray - any news? by Gill	1,562	8	03/17/2016 02:10AM Last Post by Murray L
	Fibrosis, GAL-3 Inhibotors and Pecta-Sol C....? by ClayS	1,911	5	02/20/2016 02:22AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Mercury Toxicity, DMSA, and AFIB Relapse? by Stephen	1,925	15	03/10/2017 05:52AM Last Post by Stephen
	Your Opinion Please by tsco	1,740	5	02/16/2016 04:41PM Last Post by Jackie
	Mixed Feelings over Upcoming Ablation by Kappa	2,038	13	02/26/2016 05:00PM Last Post by Murray L
	low potassium levels and fatal outcomes by peggyM	1,622	5	02/15/2016 03:14PM Last Post by Jackie
	Good News... Announcing Reissue of Lone Atrial Fibrillation - Towards a Cure by Jackie	1,282	2	02/09/2016 08:39PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Thyroid Hormone T3 by Josiah	1,694	5	02/09/2016 07:17PM Last Post by Jackie
	So can I have a Pina Colada on my vacation? by tobherd	1,672	11	02/19/2016 04:06PM Last Post by Shannon
	when is the best time to test my potassium level using horiba by colindo	1,333	2	02/07/2016 02:30AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	1 Week till My Ablation by Rick	1,247	3	02/12/2016 01:56PM Last Post by Shannon
	Robotic AF ablations as good as elite hands? by researcher	1,438	10	02/15/2016 03:13PM Last Post by Shannon
	RonM ablation update by RonM	1,392	2	02/06/2016 12:22AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	SHORTNESS OF BREATH AT 2 DAYS POST PROCEDURE by Murray L	1,793	15	02/22/2016 09:56PM Last Post by Doreen
	Jackie help me and others by alexe	3,082	9	02/16/2016 04:21PM Last Post by Jackie
	Cath Ablation in Two Weeks... by Rylar	2,069	19	12/03/2018 03:41AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	24 HOURS after ablation report by Murray L	2,013	13	02/01/2016 12:34AM Last Post by rosemarie
	Stoping Eliquis by Que	1,476	3	01/31/2016 05:25AM Last Post by Que
	One Year Update by kls5834	1,726	11	02/04/2016 08:13PM Last Post by Shannon
	PACs and PVCs What To Do? by JohnB	2,202	11	02/29/2016 05:39PM Last Post by afibbers
	Different Ablation Procedures by OldRunnerDude	1,683	7	02/06/2016 09:27PM Last Post by ClayS
	The Procedure Itself by Murray L	1,606	8	01/29/2016 10:11AM Last Post by Gill
	Product Safety Expert Debunks Research Questioning the Safety of Dietary Supplements at Congressional Briefing by Jackie	1,314	3	01/31/2016 06:05PM Last Post by Jackie
	Flecinide and toprol 25 xl er by SteveDaley	1,702	11	01/28/2016 08:50PM Last Post by tsco
	Linq Medtronics monitor question by smackman	1,503	4	01/24/2016 10:09PM Last Post by smackman
	Dirty words for most older people, real consistent exercises by alexe	2,049	18	01/29/2016 02:22PM Last Post by Jackie
	Disability Opinions by tsco	1,544	7	01/26/2016 07:35PM Last Post by tsco
	Is sugar the culprit by colindo	1,813	12	01/22/2016 10:14AM Last Post by colindo
	Update on AF Symposium and upcoming AFIB Report issue by Shannon	1,940	14	01/21/2016 11:58PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Xarelto side effects by gmperf	3,474	9	01/29/2016 05:26AM Last Post by apache
	anticholinergics by runner49	1,502	2	01/17/2016 12:25AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Sleeping position by runner49	1,970	6	04/13/2016 03:37AM Last Post by Diane98683
	Left Atrium Size by Murray L	1,599	5	01/15/2016 11:28PM Last Post by Gill
	Cardiac Catheterisation Procedure and Afib by Sam	1,339	2	01/15/2016 08:55PM Last Post by tsco
	Out of Rhythm couple days after toe spur surgery by SteveDaley	1,327	8	01/25/2016 04:02PM Last Post by Jackie
	Ablation follow up 11 months by jmcnasby	1,349	4	01/19/2016 02:14AM Last Post by Shannon
	Afib/svt by Pretty kittay	1,660	5	01/13/2016 07:55PM Last Post by Jackie
	Had my Pre-op TODAY!!! by Murray L	1,862	14	01/12/2016 06:39PM Last Post by Jackie
	D-Ribose powder - best one to use? by Marg	2,171	7	01/10/2016 06:02PM Last Post by Marg
	13 years of nsr since ablation in Bordeaux by Gill	1,911	10	01/09/2016 11:37PM Last Post by Gill
	Reduce vitamin D level? by runner49	1,324	3	01/14/2016 11:46PM Last Post by runner49
	Healthy Aging Tip #4 - Glutathione - The Master Defender against disease, doxins and aging by Jackie	1,483	4	01/15/2016 03:33PM Last Post by Jackie
	ablation of scarred areas for AF and VT by researcher	1,262	2	01/26/2016 05:56PM Last Post by researcher
	Dr. Mittal by erich	1,470	2	01/06/2016 05:10PM Last Post by researcher
	spoke too soon - setback 7 months post ablation by montos	1,807	9	01/09/2016 05:16PM Last Post by Gill
	Looking for advice on restarting exercise after ablation by montos	1,826	6	01/06/2016 01:13AM Last Post by montos
	vagal during sleep - does adrenergic stimulus help or hinder? by runner49	1,737	9	01/04/2016 06:36PM Last Post by Jackie
	Kale and Green Drinks implicated in Thallium contamination toxicity by Jackie	2,421	21	01/05/2016 12:19AM Last Post by Jackie
	Night Triggers by Nancy	2,203	6	12/27/2015 01:59PM Last Post by Shannon
	early morning involuntary stretching by erich	3,095	5	04/05/2019 02:43PM Last Post by jwb74
	Need some advice by erich	2,184	11	12/28/2015 03:15AM Last Post by erich
	Discouraged by tsco	1,572	9	12/25/2015 05:18PM Last Post by tsco
	Merry Christmas and Happy New Year All! by Shannon	1,474	12	01/07/2016 04:30PM Last Post by JAYHAWK
	breathing easier (improved sleep quality) by apache	1,578	2	12/24/2015 02:23PM Last Post by Jackie
	confused about the diet for afib by Marsh	1,741	6	12/24/2015 11:56PM Last Post by Marsh
	5 months afib free but PACs when wading in cold water by alangford	2,052	11	01/18/2016 07:55PM Last Post by Jackie
	Questions regarding prescribed meds by jimangie1973	1,447	6	12/29/2015 07:42AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	AF and dementia risk in patients younger than 67 by researcher	1,539	6	12/25/2015 06:20AM Last Post by erich
	AF Finally Gone? by phill	2,041	7	04/10/2016 03:54PM Last Post by phill
	Staying on Xarelto following TEE by Chuck Connors	1,453	4	12/23/2015 02:54AM Last Post by gmperf
	eliqis and blood thinning foods by alexe	1,616	4	12/20/2015 06:32AM Last Post by alexe
	Healthy Aging Tip #3 - Fibrinogen and Vitamin C by Jackie	1,654	2	12/17/2015 12:34AM Last Post by Dee
	Pressure points and Vagal triggers by LindaE	1,650	9	12/26/2015 04:08PM Last Post by Jackie
	The Twisting Stretch stops Tachycardia & Afib episode by Sam	1,554	3	12/15/2015 01:02PM Last Post by Sam
	True risk from LAA blood flow reduction by gmperf	1,503	17	12/23/2015 12:43AM Last Post by gmperf
	New Exatest Results by Que	1,322	4	12/21/2015 04:12PM Last Post by Jackie
	Dr. John's take on Vit D by Que	1,777	12	12/21/2015 04:32PM Last Post by Jackie
	Passed my TEE by Nickmou	1,438	7	12/11/2015 07:14PM Last Post by Nickmou
	Fluticasone Propionate and AFIB by KenH	2,895	3	12/08/2015 12:26AM Last Post by apache
	My progress report by Jackie	2,175	26	01/14/2016 11:28PM Last Post by spekkles
	just dropping in by Barry G.	2,041	13	12/13/2015 09:35PM Last Post by Jackie
	Case: Permanent AF with bradycardia and other health issues by Andrea_S	2,284	18	12/17/2015 10:52PM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Metformin anti-aging drug by McHale	1,805	3	12/04/2015 09:03PM Last Post by Jackie
	Magnesium ions show promise in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice by JakeL	1,529	5	12/02/2015 06:09PM Last Post by Jackie
	6 month update and question for ablatees (especially Bordeaux) by montos	1,427	3	12/13/2015 03:26AM Last Post by montos
	Gut health and sleep health by Que	1,567	5	12/02/2015 03:56AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Fasting and afib by colindo	7,353	12	02/16/2022 08:43PM Last Post by Percyfaith
	Happy Thanksgiving All! by Shannon	1,629	10	12/01/2015 06:58AM Last Post by Que
	Thankful for this Forum and Normal Sinus Rhythm by Doreen	1,400	4	12/13/2015 02:23AM Last Post by John21
	Starting dose of magnesium by Methan99	1,888	3	12/07/2015 12:06AM Last Post by TomC
	Throat sensations by mntbikerlady	1,366	4	11/30/2015 05:48PM Last Post by Cathy B
	adrenergic vs vagotonic: ablation outcomes by apache	1,454	6	11/23/2015 03:54PM Last Post by apache
	in line for a second ablation...a few questions about approach by cass	2,002	5	01/06/2016 01:11AM Last Post by cass
	Healthy Aging Tips #2 - GABA, cortisol, stress and Afib. by Jackie	2,149	5	12/07/2015 12:28PM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Risk of going off Eliquis for med test with ablated left appendage by ron	1,530	5	11/18/2015 05:08AM Last Post by Shannon
	LAA Occlusion - Watchman leakage issue and recall by researcher	1,367	1	11/16/2015 03:07PM Last Post by researcher
	Shannon Responds to Dr Mandrola's opinion! by DennisC	2,011	11	11/29/2015 09:46PM Last Post by tobherd
	Men with ApoE4 allele have higer risk of micro brain bleed by GeorgeN	1,441	5	11/16/2015 12:48PM Last Post by Shannon
	Good News by judianne	1,309	3	11/11/2015 05:08PM Last Post by Jackie
	How much activity post ablation? by mntbikerlady	1,316	7	11/11/2015 06:07PM Last Post by Shannon
	Update at + 4mths by Don Quixote	1,300	6	11/11/2015 05:13PM Last Post by Jackie
	Statnews article on LARIAT issue by Shannon	1,233	3	11/15/2015 06:13PM Last Post by Shannon
	Nattokinase by stef	1,529	3	11/10/2015 08:02AM Last Post by stef
	Stanford Health Library by Que	1,243	1	11/07/2015 03:58AM Last Post by Que
	Vita Coco good source of potassium by gleeloyd	1,472	4	11/09/2015 01:26PM Last Post by Jackie
	August/September AFIB Report Now Available by tvanslooten	1,384	1	11/04/2015 09:44PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Rotor ablation via FIRM mapping by researcher	1,442	4	11/25/2015 04:39AM Last Post by McHale
	Quick PAC/PVC vs AFIB question by erich	2,065	5	11/04/2015 06:18PM Last Post by tsco
	having a lot of PVCs/PACs by Methan99	1,913	8	11/05/2015 03:49PM Last Post by Jackie
	Recovery update 4 - Natale ablation for persistent afib by JohnM	1,712	6	11/11/2015 01:20PM Last Post by Shannon
	Post Ablation migraine by fiat127	1,600	7	11/03/2015 07:16PM Last Post by apache
	Recovery update 3, Natale ablation for persistent afib. by JohnM	1,706	7	11/03/2015 07:03PM Last Post by apache
	Sugar by Jackie	1,309	4	11/06/2015 02:59PM Last Post by gleeloyd
	New device may reduce afib by Lynn	1,403	1	10/30/2015 11:34AM Last Post by Lynn
	Can iodine supplementation help those with Afib? by Marsh	2,386	10	10/31/2015 01:40PM Last Post by Marsh
	CAFE instructional videos? by apache	1,284	3	11/01/2015 06:07PM Last Post by Shannon
	How to control heartbeats more precisely, using light... the future by Jackie	1,150	2	10/26/2015 07:30PM Last Post by Louise Emerson
	Recovery Update - Natale ablation for persistent afib by JohnM	1,501	2	10/24/2015 07:38PM Last Post by Jackie
	How Long is Reasonable to not expect a stroke after an episode? by lisa s	2,057	8	10/30/2015 02:56PM Last Post by Jackie
	New person with an ablation a week ago by Marsh	1,305	5	10/24/2015 05:45PM Last Post by Shannon
	Effect of Hydration on Whole Blood Viscosity by Jackie	2,274	2	11/12/2015 03:30AM Last Post by LarryG
	epson salt bath, dehydration countermeasures? by apache	4,064	8	10/24/2015 03:38PM Last Post by Shannon
	Vanoxerine might be alternative for cardioversion by apache	1,305	3	01/06/2016 06:37PM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Update on Follow Up Natale Ablation by KenKY	1,355	3	10/22/2015 09:14AM Last Post by kls5834
	'Cured' but pulse rate too high by DJB	1,392	3	10/21/2015 09:03PM Last Post by Jackie
	Nine Year Anniversary by Ken	1,455	6	10/25/2015 02:23PM Last Post by Ken
	Copenhagen holter study, 15 years tracking of PAC, AF and strokes by researcher	1,960	6	10/22/2015 04:57PM Last Post by Jackie
	Interesting bit about another cause of AF by Gill	1,688	4	10/21/2015 01:32PM Last Post by Ken
	Question for George by leodelta	1,605	7	10/23/2015 01:07PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	5 Year Wait is Over! Pre op booked! by Murray L	1,502	11	10/24/2015 08:32PM Last Post by rosemarie
	Re-entry circuit (aka rotor) ablation for persistent AF -Haissaguerre by researcher	1,559	11	10/27/2015 02:26PM Last Post by researcher
	Any information on Echonaviator? by Gill	1,325	3	10/16/2015 10:44PM Last Post by Gill
	Stroke and LAA occlusion discussion - Mount Sinai NY group by researcher	1,277	1	10/15/2015 03:33PM Last Post by researcher
	Natale ablation for persistent afib - recovery update by JohnM	1,814	13	11/03/2015 05:52AM Last Post by Shannon
	Off Eliquis by RonM	1,587	10	10/17/2015 12:33AM Last Post by tobherd
	Recent episode of Afib by russellsg	1,330	3	10/14/2015 04:44PM Last Post by Jackie
	heart movement during respiration cycle by researcher	1,668	2	10/12/2015 05:44PM Last Post by researcher
	PVC, PAC, What The Hey! by JohnB	2,669	9	10/29/2015 01:44AM Last Post by JohnB
	VA's new policy by Josiah	1,684	6	10/10/2015 02:41PM Last Post by Jackie
	Just finished my 3D-TEE at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla by Shannon	1,458	8	10/26/2015 06:08PM Last Post by researcher
	Does daily flecainide lead to increased risk of stroke and fibrosis? by mwcf	2,151	9	10/30/2015 09:03PM Last Post by mwcf
	1 out of every 3 Afibbers will have a stroke?? by tobherd	1,766	10	10/10/2015 08:43PM Last Post by Jackie
	Stroke and Cold Weather by LarryG	1,572	4	10/07/2015 11:23PM Last Post by Shannon
	Non-Alcoholic Beer by Que	2,976	7	10/07/2015 07:47PM Last Post by tsco
	5 months post Natale Ablation by Que	1,435	2	10/07/2015 10:54PM Last Post by Shannon
	Anyone have experience with Florida Electrophysiology Associates by tdaley6150	1,348	2	10/07/2015 04:02PM Last Post by LarryG
	11 week update by alangford	1,393	3	10/08/2015 07:49AM Last Post by kls5834
	Question about what my Cardiologist is saying by smackman	2,745	19	10/19/2015 09:27PM Last Post by Shannon
	Update on Next AFIB Report issue by Shannon	1,298	2	10/05/2015 06:40AM Last Post by Que
	Latest TEE shows I am still "borderline"...should I push to get off Eliquis? by tobherd	1,292	5	10/02/2015 04:45AM Last Post by Shannon
	Florida Hospitals by tdaley6150	1,340	5	10/01/2015 02:15AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Promising new ways to protect the esophagus during AF ablation by researcher	1,493	7	10/06/2015 01:50PM Last Post by researcher
	Another apparent Natale Ablation Cure by jpearre	1,642	6	09/30/2015 07:30PM Last Post by Shannon
	I cured my AFIB by Idariom	8,520	16	10/06/2015 03:18AM Last Post by McHale
	The Japan Nattokinase Association by Dean	1,819	3	10/01/2015 01:05AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Alcohol Ups Mortality and Cancer Risk; No Net Benefit by Jackie	1,165	1	09/25/2015 07:40PM Last Post by Jackie
	Compilation of studies on varoius hormones and their effects on afib by Lynn	1,265	1	09/25/2015 11:35AM Last Post by Lynn
	Natale Ablation for Asymptomatic Persistent Afib by JohnM	1,317	3	09/25/2015 06:38AM Last Post by Shannon
	a-fib remedies without ablation? by anneh	1,639	5	09/25/2015 09:10PM Last Post by Shannon
	Beat fluctuation by Lynn	1,741	13	12/15/2015 05:59AM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Coffee and AFIB: no link by Mike E	1,427	3	09/24/2015 08:13PM Last Post by Mike E
	Getting a 3-D TEE to check on LAA shape..hoping for good news by tobherd	1,360	2	09/25/2015 05:51PM Last Post by Jackie
	Aflutter by RonM	1,376	4	09/26/2015 05:37PM Last Post by RonM
	Elevated HR after an ablation - does it ever go down? by montos	1,553	9	09/26/2015 01:40AM Last Post by Shannon