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	The Twisting Stretch stops Tachycardia & Afib episode by Sam	1,612	3	12/15/2015 01:02PM Last Post by Sam
	True risk from LAA blood flow reduction by gmperf	1,573	17	12/23/2015 12:43AM Last Post by gmperf
	New Exatest Results by Que	1,389	4	12/21/2015 04:12PM Last Post by Jackie
	Dr. John's take on Vit D by Que	1,858	12	12/21/2015 04:32PM Last Post by Jackie
	Passed my TEE by Nickmou	1,518	7	12/11/2015 07:14PM Last Post by Nickmou
	Fluticasone Propionate and AFIB by KenH	3,020	3	12/08/2015 12:26AM Last Post by apache
	My progress report by Jackie	2,268	26	01/14/2016 11:28PM Last Post by spekkles
	just dropping in by Barry G.	2,138	13	12/13/2015 09:35PM Last Post by Jackie
	Case: Permanent AF with bradycardia and other health issues by Andrea_S	2,361	18	12/17/2015 10:52PM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Metformin anti-aging drug by McHale	1,871	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	1,596	5	12/02/2015 06:09PM Last Post by Jackie
	6 month update and question for ablatees (especially Bordeaux) by montos	1,523	3	12/13/2015 03:26AM Last Post by montos
	Gut health and sleep health by Que	1,644	5	12/02/2015 03:56AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Fasting and afib by colindo	7,426	12	02/16/2022 08:43PM Last Post by Percyfaith
	Happy Thanksgiving All! by Shannon	1,710	10	12/01/2015 06:58AM Last Post by Que
	Thankful for this Forum and Normal Sinus Rhythm by Doreen	1,479	4	12/13/2015 02:23AM Last Post by John21
	Starting dose of magnesium by Methan99	1,951	3	12/07/2015 12:06AM Last Post by TomC
	Throat sensations by mntbikerlady	1,427	4	11/30/2015 05:48PM Last Post by Cathy B
	adrenergic vs vagotonic: ablation outcomes by apache	1,559	6	11/23/2015 03:54PM Last Post by apache
	in line for a second ablation...a few questions about approach by cass	2,078	5	01/06/2016 01:11AM Last Post by cass
	Healthy Aging Tips #2 - GABA, cortisol, stress and Afib. by Jackie	2,241	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	1,598	5	11/18/2015 05:08AM Last Post by Shannon
	LAA Occlusion - Watchman leakage issue and recall by researcher	1,417	1	11/16/2015 03:07PM Last Post by researcher
	Shannon Responds to Dr Mandrola's opinion! by DennisC	2,074	11	11/29/2015 09:46PM Last Post by tobherd
	Men with ApoE4 allele have higer risk of micro brain bleed by GeorgeN	1,500	5	11/16/2015 12:48PM Last Post by Shannon
	Good News by judianne	1,359	3	11/11/2015 05:08PM Last Post by Jackie
	How much activity post ablation? by mntbikerlady	1,411	7	11/11/2015 06:07PM Last Post by Shannon
	Update at + 4mths by Don Quixote	1,358	6	11/11/2015 05:13PM Last Post by Jackie
	Statnews article on LARIAT issue by Shannon	1,288	3	11/15/2015 06:13PM Last Post by Shannon
	Nattokinase by stef	1,589	3	11/10/2015 08:02AM Last Post by stef
	Stanford Health Library by Que	1,319	1	11/07/2015 03:58AM Last Post by Que
	Vita Coco good source of potassium by gleeloyd	1,611	4	11/09/2015 01:26PM Last Post by Jackie
	August/September AFIB Report Now Available by tvanslooten	1,449	1	11/04/2015 09:44PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Rotor ablation via FIRM mapping by researcher	1,516	4	11/25/2015 04:39AM Last Post by McHale
	Quick PAC/PVC vs AFIB question by erich	2,144	5	11/04/2015 06:18PM Last Post by tsco
	having a lot of PVCs/PACs by Methan99	2,001	8	11/05/2015 03:49PM Last Post by Jackie
	Recovery update 4 - Natale ablation for persistent afib by JohnM	1,789	6	11/11/2015 01:20PM Last Post by Shannon
	Post Ablation migraine by fiat127	1,692	7	11/03/2015 07:16PM Last Post by apache
	Recovery update 3, Natale ablation for persistent afib. by JohnM	1,774	7	11/03/2015 07:03PM Last Post by apache
	Sugar by Jackie	1,390	4	11/06/2015 02:59PM Last Post by gleeloyd
	New device may reduce afib by Lynn	1,492	1	10/30/2015 11:34AM Last Post by Lynn
	Can iodine supplementation help those with Afib? by Marsh	2,554	10	10/31/2015 01:40PM Last Post by Marsh
	CAFE instructional videos? by apache	1,347	3	11/01/2015 06:07PM Last Post by Shannon
	How to control heartbeats more precisely, using light... the future by Jackie	1,222	2	10/26/2015 07:30PM Last Post by Louise Emerson
	Recovery Update - Natale ablation for persistent afib by JohnM	1,575	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	2,154	8	10/30/2015 02:56PM Last Post by Jackie
	New person with an ablation a week ago by Marsh	1,387	5	10/24/2015 05:45PM Last Post by Shannon
	Effect of Hydration on Whole Blood Viscosity by Jackie	2,356	2	11/12/2015 03:30AM Last Post by LarryG
	epson salt bath, dehydration countermeasures? by apache	4,203	8	10/24/2015 03:38PM Last Post by Shannon
	Vanoxerine might be alternative for cardioversion by apache	1,362	3	01/06/2016 06:37PM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Update on Follow Up Natale Ablation by KenKY	1,405	3	10/22/2015 09:14AM Last Post by kls5834
	'Cured' but pulse rate too high by DJB	1,452	3	10/21/2015 09:03PM Last Post by Jackie
	Nine Year Anniversary by Ken	1,530	6	10/25/2015 02:23PM Last Post by Ken
	Copenhagen holter study, 15 years tracking of PAC, AF and strokes by researcher	2,022	6	10/22/2015 04:57PM Last Post by Jackie
	Interesting bit about another cause of AF by Gill	1,754	4	10/21/2015 01:32PM Last Post by Ken
	Question for George by leodelta	1,698	7	10/23/2015 01:07PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	5 Year Wait is Over! Pre op booked! by Murray L	1,575	11	10/24/2015 08:32PM Last Post by rosemarie
	Re-entry circuit (aka rotor) ablation for persistent AF -Haissaguerre by researcher	1,645	11	10/27/2015 02:26PM Last Post by researcher
	Any information on Echonaviator? by Gill	1,376	3	10/16/2015 10:44PM Last Post by Gill
	Stroke and LAA occlusion discussion - Mount Sinai NY group by researcher	1,353	1	10/15/2015 03:33PM Last Post by researcher
	Natale ablation for persistent afib - recovery update by JohnM	1,914	13	11/03/2015 05:52AM Last Post by Shannon
	Off Eliquis by RonM	1,705	10	10/17/2015 12:33AM Last Post by tobherd
	Recent episode of Afib by russellsg	1,390	3	10/14/2015 04:44PM Last Post by Jackie
	heart movement during respiration cycle by researcher	1,745	2	10/12/2015 05:44PM Last Post by researcher
	PVC, PAC, What The Hey! by JohnB	2,746	9	10/29/2015 01:44AM Last Post by JohnB
	VA's new policy by Josiah	1,759	6	10/10/2015 02:41PM Last Post by Jackie
	Just finished my 3D-TEE at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla by Shannon	1,533	8	10/26/2015 06:08PM Last Post by researcher
	Does daily flecainide lead to increased risk of stroke and fibrosis? by mwcf	2,240	9	10/30/2015 09:03PM Last Post by mwcf
	1 out of every 3 Afibbers will have a stroke?? by tobherd	1,835	10	10/10/2015 08:43PM Last Post by Jackie
	Stroke and Cold Weather by LarryG	1,647	4	10/07/2015 11:23PM Last Post by Shannon
	Non-Alcoholic Beer by Que	3,061	7	10/07/2015 07:47PM Last Post by tsco
	5 months post Natale Ablation by Que	1,494	2	10/07/2015 10:54PM Last Post by Shannon
	Anyone have experience with Florida Electrophysiology Associates by tdaley6150	1,433	2	10/07/2015 04:02PM Last Post by LarryG
	11 week update by alangford	1,471	3	10/08/2015 07:49AM Last Post by kls5834
	Question about what my Cardiologist is saying by smackman	2,835	19	10/19/2015 09:27PM Last Post by Shannon
	Update on Next AFIB Report issue by Shannon	1,354	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	1,362	5	10/02/2015 04:45AM Last Post by Shannon
	Florida Hospitals by tdaley6150	1,403	5	10/01/2015 02:15AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Promising new ways to protect the esophagus during AF ablation by researcher	1,564	7	10/06/2015 01:50PM Last Post by researcher
	Another apparent Natale Ablation Cure by jpearre	1,740	6	09/30/2015 07:30PM Last Post by Shannon
	I cured my AFIB by Idariom	8,676	16	10/06/2015 03:18AM Last Post by McHale
	The Japan Nattokinase Association by Dean	1,915	3	10/01/2015 01:05AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Alcohol Ups Mortality and Cancer Risk; No Net Benefit by Jackie	1,233	1	09/25/2015 07:40PM Last Post by Jackie
	Compilation of studies on varoius hormones and their effects on afib by Lynn	1,324	1	09/25/2015 11:35AM Last Post by Lynn
	Natale Ablation for Asymptomatic Persistent Afib by JohnM	1,379	3	09/25/2015 06:38AM Last Post by Shannon
	a-fib remedies without ablation? by anneh	1,717	5	09/25/2015 09:10PM Last Post by Shannon
	Beat fluctuation by Lynn	1,804	13	12/15/2015 05:59AM Last Post by Andrea_S
	Coffee and AFIB: no link by Mike E	1,496	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	1,421	2	09/25/2015 05:51PM Last Post by Jackie
	Aflutter by RonM	1,439	4	09/26/2015 05:37PM Last Post by RonM
	Elevated HR after an ablation - does it ever go down? by montos	1,637	9	09/26/2015 01:40AM Last Post by Shannon
	Splinter hemorrhages by RonM	2,171	6	09/22/2015 06:06PM Last Post by RonM
	Bout of pneumonia 3 months post ablation - concerns about pulmonary vein stenosis by montos	1,469	3	09/21/2015 03:54AM Last Post by montos
	After ablation questions by Garnet	1,511	6	09/23/2015 08:06PM Last Post by Jackie
	Two Days Post-Ablation - Dr. Schweikert by Doreen	1,284	3	09/20/2015 05:59AM Last Post by Shannon
	Interview with John Day of Intermountain by researcher	1,344	1	09/18/2015 09:20PM Last Post by researcher
	Hello and Introduction by AnneM	1,626	10	09/20/2015 02:43PM Last Post by peggyM
	Something silly to amuse you by Gill	1,625	9	09/25/2015 11:47AM Last Post by Lynn
	HRT and return of Afib by CC66	2,068	7	09/26/2015 02:02AM Last Post by Shannon
	Fluid in the lungs by Nel	1,283	1	09/16/2015 09:02PM Last Post by Nel
	Three months post-Bordeaux ablation - so far so good but have question by montos	1,818	8	09/19/2015 09:16PM Last Post by montos
	Congrats to Shannon and Dr Natale! by DennisC	2,279	23	09/28/2015 05:43PM Last Post by jpearre
	CHA2DS2-VASc for Afib Stroke Risk by LarryG	1,792	3	09/11/2015 03:55PM Last Post by LarryG
	AFIB with high K+ and low Na+ B-731 Cardymeter inaccurate by The Anti-Fib	1,913	26	10/10/2015 03:13PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	ATRICLIP follow up by billk	1,772	10	09/07/2015 07:03PM Last Post by Shannon
	B12 Levels by Que	1,622	11	09/20/2015 08:26PM Last Post by Que
	More on Electropollution health risks... by Jackie	1,262	1	09/03/2015 06:54PM Last Post by Jackie
	BELIEF Trial - LAA Isolation for Long Standing Persistent AFIB by Shannon	1,701	18	09/25/2015 07:14AM Last Post by kls5834
	MetrolprlolER by smackman	1,528	3	09/05/2015 08:46PM Last Post by smackman
	Olive oil by Taylor	1,974	8	09/11/2015 04:51PM Last Post by Jackie
	Exercise, PPIs and LAF by afibbers	2,769	14	09/07/2015 01:10PM Last Post by Jackie
	How well are PVI's truly isolated in top hands by researcher	1,581	1	08/27/2015 04:40PM Last Post by researcher
	Ablation Scheduled by Doreen	1,675	9	09/22/2015 08:43PM Last Post by mwcf
	What causes pressure in the chest? by Sam	1,442	3	08/28/2015 11:08AM Last Post by Sam
	Natale Ablation Completed On August 14th by JohnB	1,206	3	08/26/2015 04:28PM Last Post by Shannon
	Healthy Aging Tips - #1 Amino Acid L-Glutamine by Jackie			This topic has been moved.
	Exatest primer by Anonymous User	933	3	08/26/2015 08:51AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	An Antibiotic that is Worrisome for Thyroid Patients by Jackie	1,318	3	08/29/2015 05:23PM Last Post by Jackie
	Heart rate pulse wave form graphs by RonM	1,602	8	08/21/2015 05:29PM Last Post by Shannon
	AF Ablation complication spreadsheet by researcher	1,611	4	08/21/2015 02:01PM Last Post by Shannon
	Best oral magnesium to take? by Nancy	2,606	13	09/08/2015 07:52AM Last Post by Lynn
	Which Hormone and Vitamin Test? by Que	1,890	11	08/25/2015 04:37PM Last Post by Shannon
	San Francisco Bay Area General Practitioner Recommendation by Que	1,508	5	09/05/2015 11:34PM Last Post by Que
	minimal amount ablated? (Natale, index ablation) by apache	1,547	9	08/24/2015 04:07AM Last Post by McHale
	does having a non-Natale prior ablation limit options? by apache	1,476	6	08/19/2015 09:14PM Last Post by Shannon
	Post Natale Ablation - Five Weeks by alangford	1,454	10	10/01/2015 03:34PM Last Post by alangford
	Repairing hearts with stem cells by Mike E	1,365	2	08/17/2015 06:26PM Last Post by Mike E
	DECAAF study by Doreen	1,801	8	09/12/2015 05:17AM Last Post by McHale
	Sleep Apnea and AFib Post Ablation Recurrence by Que	1,912	16	08/26/2015 11:53PM Last Post by Shannon
	Persistent Asymptomatic Afib by JohnM	1,903	5	08/15/2015 02:52PM Last Post by Jackie
	Santangeli and Marchlinksi vs Natale? by apache	1,460	5	08/16/2015 05:40PM Last Post by Shannon
	Ablation report 1 year later by John21	1,658	6	08/19/2015 07:54AM Last Post by kls5834
	Natto and/or k2mk7 by Sbvcrn96	2,259	15	08/19/2015 11:37PM Last Post by Jackie
	Rebound effect of stopping xarelto by amyorca	33,672	24	08/30/2015 07:01AM Last Post by McHale
	Another article on endurance exercise & afib by GeorgeN	1,824	9	08/25/2015 02:57AM Last Post by dnvrfox
	Waller water question by Lynn	1,773	7	08/24/2015 02:17AM Last Post by ln108
	Norpace CR by jmmurd	1,535	2	08/12/2015 12:37AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Contact Force Catheters in VT ablation by researcher	1,512	4	01/26/2016 08:12PM Last Post by researcher
	Sick Sinus syndrome by Nickmou	1,578	13	08/14/2015 12:00AM Last Post by apache
	Optimal K+ levels to prevent Ectopics by The Anti-Fib	1,650	5	08/11/2015 01:36PM Last Post by Shannon
	Resting Heart Rate at 50 bpm by smackman	2,152	12	08/14/2015 09:09PM Last Post by smackman
	Going into touch-up ablation by Mary	1,666	7	08/30/2015 01:36PM Last Post by Jackie
	What University Med Schools are doing AF research? by The Anti-Fib	1,598	6	08/11/2015 06:27PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	hypothetical: ablation *after* 100% controlled by supplements by apache	1,364	4	08/09/2015 09:02PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	average time off work after Natale index ablation? by apache	1,380	3	08/09/2015 02:20AM Last Post by Mike E
	Amiodarone by afibbers	1,837	4	08/20/2015 10:57PM Last Post by afibbers
	How much does an EP make from doing an Ablation? by The Anti-Fib	1,816	13	08/11/2015 06:46AM Last Post by montos
	physician reimbursement by drug/hardware companies by apache	1,422	3	08/07/2015 10:04PM Last Post by Shannon
	Taurine - latest update by Jackie	2,672	15	08/22/2015 02:13PM Last Post by Sam
	ablation: keeping legs straight for 6 hours vs back issues by apache	1,454	3	08/05/2015 11:55PM Last Post by apache
	Post ablation- one good year & now issues by KenKY	1,694	5	08/05/2015 09:58PM Last Post by Jackie
	Cryoablation Procedure by alb	1,673	10	08/06/2015 02:36AM Last Post by McHale
	Xarelto side effects by gmperf	2,001	4	08/05/2015 12:31AM Last Post by gmperf
	Carto equivalent to MRI CD? by apache	1,536	3	08/06/2015 12:34AM Last Post by apache
	Subtle Post-Procedural Cognitive Dysfunction after ablation by apache	2,157	24	08/08/2015 05:57PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	How do I ask for a TEE that shows the LAA shape? by tobherd	1,410	3	08/04/2015 03:34PM Last Post by tobherd
	New Oral Anti-Coagulants by Doreen	1,418	1	08/03/2015 11:46AM Last Post by Doreen
	Update to RonM's Ablation Complication Thread by The Anti-Fib	1,813	12	08/15/2015 03:04PM Last Post by Jackie
	Endowed chair for Dr. Natale by Peter F	1,578	4	08/06/2015 02:31AM Last Post by McHale
	ReMag/ReMyte - Jackie and others, your thoughts? by apache	2,561	7	08/04/2015 08:21PM Last Post by Jackie
	Natale - persistent AF ablation video by researcher	1,922	8	08/05/2015 06:03PM Last Post by researcher
	GMO Facts you may not know - Part 2 Dietary Enlightenment by Jackie	1,542	3	08/27/2015 09:12PM Last Post by Jackie
	Date Set For August 14th Ablation In Austin by JohnB	1,406	5	08/21/2015 05:28PM Last Post by Shannon
	importance of knowing paroxysm/persistent, before ablation? by apache	1,141	2	08/01/2015 06:30AM Last Post by Shannon
	unexpected useful data (for Natale consultation)? by apache	1,376	5	08/01/2015 05:35PM Last Post by Shannon
	Mild to Low Moderate Sleep Apnea and AF by Que	2,462	3	08/01/2015 01:54PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	My ATRICLIP Surgery by billk	1,961	7	08/04/2015 06:56PM Last Post by gmperf
	Sotalol & Hospital Done - am in NSR by Nancy	1,359	1	07/31/2015 02:56PM Last Post by Nancy
	Our WW is now famous..... (Magnesium bicarbonate water) by Jackie	3,977	7	08/09/2015 06:10PM Last Post by Jackie
	where is the line for informed consent? (new catheters, etc) by apache	1,430	11	08/10/2015 03:44PM Last Post by researcher
	How accurate is Alive Cor? "Possible Afib"... by tobherd	2,583	10	08/01/2015 03:14PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Lone A fib by sbeckermd	1,474	5	07/30/2015 08:44PM Last Post by Jackie
	xarelto by amyorca	3,068	32	10/01/2015 06:19AM Last Post by Shannon
	Ibuprofen by tsco	1,445	8	08/01/2015 09:57AM Last Post by Don Quixote
	LAA vs RAA by apache	1,379	3	07/29/2015 01:59PM Last Post by researcher
	How many posters here have had long-term Ablation success? by The Anti-Fib	1,791	17	08/02/2015 08:50AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Thanks to Dr. Natale I am free of AFIB and Blood Thinners by Peter F	1,612	4	07/28/2015 09:13PM Last Post by Shannon
	Hello to everyone by smackman	1,647	9	08/01/2015 08:15PM Last Post by smackman
	Biosense: guarenteed results or your money back by apache	1,709	6	08/05/2015 07:58PM Last Post by researcher
	Heart Rhythm Society membership question by BillMn	1,241	2	07/28/2015 06:20AM Last Post by apache
	Alivecor EKG upside down? by apache	1,595	11	07/30/2015 05:45AM Last Post by apache
	LAA Morphology Article by Que	1,522	4	07/29/2015 03:30AM Last Post by Que
	Mayo EPs - any advice by BillMn	1,254	4	07/30/2015 05:21AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	tracking progression of fibrosis after ablation? by apache	1,456	12	07/31/2015 02:16PM Last Post by Jackie
	does Dr. Natale also do ventricular ablations? by apache	1,236	6	08/02/2015 03:46PM Last Post by researcher
	The Butchering of Ablation Procedures by researcher	1,652	13	08/18/2015 03:31PM Last Post by researcher
	Full Strategy Protocol? by CaroleF	1,417	5	07/24/2015 06:29PM Last Post by CaroleF
	Ablation not recommended for people who have had afib a long time. by CaroleF	1,231	6	07/26/2015 12:32PM Last Post by Jackie
	increasing episodes. Need recommendation for EP in Houston, Tx please by CaroleF	1,451	13	07/25/2015 03:57PM Last Post by Shannon
	Sotalol & potassium by Nancy	1,331	1	07/24/2015 02:40PM Last Post by Nancy
	know of any EP's who have been ablated? by apache	1,217	5	07/31/2015 08:59PM Last Post by apache
	magnesium by judianne	1,632	6	07/28/2015 01:39AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	ECV sedation issues by BillMn	1,462	14	07/31/2015 10:23AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Increased Heart Rate after ablations by Mike E	3,340	19	07/25/2015 02:56PM Last Post by rob50
	Private pay ablation by Josiah	1,584	8	07/24/2015 06:01AM Last Post by Shannon
	no cardioversion possible for 14 days after ablation? by apache	1,285	6	07/23/2015 05:25PM Last Post by Shannon
	Anybody from Minnesota? by BillMn	1,242	5	07/22/2015 04:13PM Last Post by researcher
	What happened to the lost Forums? by The Anti-Fib	1,296	8	07/26/2015 10:26PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	phased RF pulmonary vein ablation catheter --> 37% cranial lesions? by apache	1,715	5	07/29/2015 08:18AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Recommend an EP in/near Ohio by Josiah	1,388	3	07/20/2015 11:29PM Last Post by Josiah