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Subject		Views	Posts	Last Post
	ectopy following ablation by afapr14	1,661	15	06/19/2014 01:41AM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	Xarelto Injury Reports Outnumber Pradaxa by StephenL	1,307	4	05/28/2014 08:03PM Last Post by StephenL
	Introduction by tick toc	1,748	14	05/30/2014 01:46AM Last Post by Shannon
	Long Interval Lone afib by sbeckermd	1,951	13	05/27/2014 09:37PM Last Post by sbeckermd
	results on contact force catheter ablation are good by researcher	1,093	1	05/23/2014 06:03PM Last Post by researcher
	What is the aim of ablation? by Dirk	1,326	4	05/23/2014 11:09PM Last Post by Jackie
	Wondering About Ablation Protocol by portofcall39	1,395	3	05/23/2014 09:59PM Last Post by Shannon
	Magnesium Bisglycinate better? by Sam	1,436	3	05/23/2014 12:42AM Last Post by Jackie
	Ablation vs Meds and choice of EP by tana Waldren	1,546	9	05/23/2014 09:50AM Last Post by McHale
	trembling in my chest cavity. by colindo	1,763	11	05/25/2014 05:56PM Last Post by colindo
	Side effects Diltiazem by Trilby8	1,534	5	05/23/2014 01:01AM Last Post by Jackie
	Natale Ablation Thursday Flew Sunday Pain While Swallowing Monday by susafib	1,869	26	05/24/2014 03:01PM Last Post by afhound99
	Tachycardia issue today at Doctor's office by smackman	1,683	3	05/19/2014 10:20PM Last Post by smackman
	New member of the Natale fanclub by milleniaman	1,439	10	05/27/2014 11:23PM Last Post by PH
	Geomagnetic storms may influence risk of stroke. by colindo	1,608	5	05/25/2014 01:12PM Last Post by Adrian
	Ablate or Not ablate: That is the question. by Anonymous User	1,840	24	05/19/2014 05:08AM Last Post by Shannon
	Reversing afib risk factors by GeorgeN	1,496	9	05/17/2014 04:42PM Last Post by Jackie
	Blood pressure up after stopping Multaq by smackman	1,394	3	05/16/2014 02:05PM Last Post by Shannon
	Update! and question. by erich	1,401	9	05/17/2014 06:51PM Last Post by colindo
	A-Fib or Flutter is back after 11 months by MichaelT1960	1,251	5	05/15/2014 05:10PM Last Post by tsco
	Marathons And Arrhythmias by ggheld	1,299	5	05/14/2014 09:48PM Last Post by ggheld
	Is AFIB a CAD? by smackman	1,342	6	05/15/2014 03:36PM Last Post by Shannon
	Sotalol vs. flecainide by Chuck Connors	1,231	1	05/13/2014 05:08PM Last Post by Chuck Connors
	Correlation does not equal causation. by Gill	1,372	2	05/12/2014 07:49PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Newbie Desperate for Answers! Scared Crapless! by Sandra	3,539	49	05/17/2014 02:39PM Last Post by Shannon
	RE: Trying to figure out the triggers today by Anonymous User	1,499	12	05/12/2014 04:31AM Last Post by researcher
	antihistamine safe to use ? by hstamas	1,631	3	05/09/2014 12:12PM Last Post by bstevens
	7 week update - Dr Ernst ablation by PhilS	1,354	7	05/09/2014 02:20AM Last Post by tobherd
	Flecainide by tsco	1,564	12	05/11/2014 11:32AM Last Post by TomC
	wenxin keli by lisa mac	1,595	5	05/09/2014 03:11AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	propafenone and antibiotics by dwhite	1,273	2	05/05/2014 12:22AM Last Post by Jack D
	Potassium vs Sodium by RonB	3,349	36	05/14/2014 04:05AM Last Post by RonB
	Medicare denial of some of the charges for my Ablation by Jean	1,816	25	05/14/2014 07:42PM Last Post by Shannon
	Has Anyone Used Ouabain for Heart Health? by Windstar	1,883	14	05/07/2014 06:42PM Last Post by Windstar
	Natural Calm Magnesium question by smackman	1,754	8	05/05/2014 06:11PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Need a colonoscopy before my ablation with Dr. Natale by Peter F	1,768	17	05/21/2014 12:23AM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	Thyroid-Gluten and autoimmunity connection video- Dr Tom O'Bryan by Shannon	1,551	4	05/04/2014 04:04PM Last Post by Shannon
	PAC's - feedback by LSulka	1,332	8	05/07/2014 05:37AM Last Post by Shannon
	hematoma under eye and Xarelto question by smackman	1,732	9	05/05/2014 03:14PM Last Post by smackman
	New Guidelines for Afib Patients: Better Blood Thinners, Less Aspirin by DennisC	1,893	14	05/04/2014 09:05PM Last Post by colindo
	Turns out I'm in Flutter....cardioversion tomorrow.. by tobherd	1,569	15	05/03/2014 12:42AM Last Post by tobherd
	Low heart rate by Chuck Connors	2,052	2	05/02/2014 07:42PM Last Post by Shannon
	Wound Seal Powder by Kvntoday	1,460	6	04/30/2014 06:43PM Last Post by Kvntoday
	heartbeat feels irregular to me...now what? by tobherd	1,442	10	04/30/2014 12:38PM Last Post by tobherd
	Tachycardia during acupuncture...coincidence? by tobherd	1,612	5	04/29/2014 03:14PM Last Post by Shannon
	Antiarrhythmic medication withdrawal? by smackman	1,551	4	04/28/2014 05:17PM Last Post by Shannon
	Gene Involved in Potassium/Sodium Balance by Windstar	1,255	4	05/03/2014 01:08AM Last Post by Windstar
	Afib burden by Dirk	1,598	12	09/08/2014 10:51AM Last Post by erich
	Definition of success? by JohnBM	1,587	13	04/30/2014 06:15PM Last Post by JohnBM
	How to make Natale appointment by petunia	1,256	3	04/27/2014 12:32PM Last Post by Shannon
	Alternative to LSV8? by James77	1,447	15	04/29/2014 01:42PM Last Post by Jackie
	Good news; 2 month Post ablation report by smackman	1,719	13	04/29/2014 03:30PM Last Post by Shannon
	Ablation for the masses by JohnBM	2,014	23	04/30/2014 11:03PM Last Post by JohnBM
	Appointment w/ Dr. Natale by Peter F	1,327	4	04/26/2014 04:32AM Last Post by Shannon
	RE: H. Pylori prescription for treatment by Anonymous User	1,256	11	04/26/2014 05:00PM Last Post by Jackie
	Cassia cinnamon, source of coumarin -- good or bad? by Iatrogenia	1,557	6	04/25/2014 06:29PM Last Post by Jackie
	What does remodeling mean in semi technical terms? by PH	1,829	19	05/06/2014 12:42AM Last Post by Randy
	Synerplex™ Electrolyte Concentrate – Recover Formula by Windstar	1,314	3	04/26/2014 01:46AM Last Post by Windstar
	Repairing the Cell Membrane--Anything New on the Horizon? by Windstar	1,366	6	04/25/2014 07:38PM Last Post by Windstar
	Constipated taking chelated magnesium by smackman	2,616	18	04/23/2014 01:23PM Last Post by Jackie
	Some relief with Beta Blockers by DavidPrice	1,607	8	05/27/2014 06:54AM Last Post by Simon C
	I will have Upper Endoscopy by Anonymous User	1,072	4	04/22/2014 07:43AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Dr. Yasko on H.pylori and Not Taking HCl by Windstar	4,437	4	04/19/2014 04:34PM Last Post by Windstar
	What is the "needed" potassium level for Afibbers? by Anonymous User	1,843	20	06/26/2014 05:51PM Last Post by Mike_T
	Xarelto and Ibuprofen by smackman	10,813	4	05/27/2014 10:25PM Last Post by Johnny M
	Need a good anti-inflammatory...Zyflammend changed? by tobherd	1,410	4	04/18/2014 11:23PM Last Post by tobherd
	AliveCor iPhone ECG device by PH	1,322	6	04/21/2014 09:51PM Last Post by judianne
	PAC's Post Ablation Experiences by Chubakah	1,513	11	04/21/2014 03:27PM Last Post by Shannon
	Antidotes for Pradaxa or Xarelto? by Louise	2,916	32	05/03/2014 03:16PM Last Post by Louise
	Acupuncture for vagal and adrenergic afibs by Enrique	1,624	11	05/31/2014 10:39AM Last Post by Enrique
	head injury and afib by dwhite	1,139	1	04/16/2014 05:32AM Last Post by dwhite
	First Ablation with Natale (4th total)- I will beat afib! by PH	1,335	7	05/27/2014 11:17PM Last Post by PH
	Constipation with Chelated Magnesium ? by smackman	1,845	20	04/19/2014 07:23PM Last Post by Murray L
	Closet aFibbers? by Murray L	1,617	17	04/21/2014 02:15AM Last Post by McHale
	Why ablate so soon? by Anonymous User	1,750	29	04/24/2014 05:17PM Last Post by Jackie
	Post-ablation pulmonary vein stenosis report by gehauser	1,831	8	06/28/2016 07:08PM Last Post by MerlinWerks
	Taurine, the heart and arrhythmia - reminder by Jackie	1,900	8	04/18/2014 12:40AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	2 Year Anniversary by mailman52	1,272	5	04/13/2014 10:41PM Last Post by Jackie
	Cpap and magnesium by JohnBM	2,047	17	04/18/2014 01:32PM Last Post by JohnBM
	Magnesium-Calcium rate by Enrique	1,242	3	04/15/2014 04:09PM Last Post by Enrique
	One year later........ by markm	1,166	3	04/13/2014 08:50PM Last Post by Shannon
	Samsung Gear with heart sensor by researcher	1,135	2	04/13/2014 02:59PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Tried stopping Elavil; Not successful by smackman	1,551	6	04/14/2014 04:45AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Afib, Iodine, and Selenium--6 week post ablation report by Windstar	2,217	12	04/15/2014 04:11PM Last Post by Windstar
	Nutrition Afib by tsco	1,620	12	04/12/2014 02:46PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	ASA Linked to AFIB??? by LarryG	1,459	7	04/16/2014 11:33AM Last Post by LarryG
	Questions about Stopping Afib by Peter F	1,738	24	04/14/2014 12:29AM Last Post by Shannon
	For Jackie: Question on enzymes for fibrosis by tobherd	1,274	5	04/11/2014 07:53PM Last Post by Shannon
	Weight loss for afibbers by lmann	1,332	7	04/15/2014 04:00PM Last Post by joey1974
	What does it mean to have a "stunned" atrium? Shannon? by tobherd	1,268	5	04/09/2014 03:41AM Last Post by tobherd
	Re: TEE tomorrow - how quick to recover? by Nancy	1,222	8	04/09/2014 12:29AM Last Post by tobherd
	0.6% In-Hospital Mortality for Catheter Ablation Arrhythmias by DennisC	1,371	7	04/21/2014 04:04PM Last Post by researcher
	Kaiser Permanente EPs in northern California by Randy	1,546	9	04/09/2014 12:02AM Last Post by Randy
	New member with questions by Anonymous User	1,677	15	04/09/2014 10:32PM Last Post by Shannon
	meaning of "trigger" by JohnA	1,549	8	04/04/2014 08:10PM Last Post by Jackie
	7 years by aldona	1,570	12	04/08/2014 02:47AM Last Post by Lou Toews
	Bluebonnet Nutrition Albion Chelated Magnesium 200 Mg by smackman	2,559	33	04/10/2014 12:22AM Last Post by Windstar
	Running May Not Be So Good, After All by ggheld	1,709	13	04/04/2014 03:16PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	PAC's by LSulka	1,449	6	04/04/2014 11:25PM Last Post by LSulka
	Newbie needing advice by AnnieK	1,411	4	04/01/2014 09:53PM Last Post by Shannon
	Need help/advice with Lab numbers by smackman	1,274	3	04/01/2014 06:08PM Last Post by smackman
	Week five post ablation report by tsco	1,301	4	04/02/2014 12:13PM Last Post by tsco
	How did it all start? by researcher	3,057	35	02/26/2015 03:19PM Last Post by researcher
	Xeralto or Elequis? by DennisC	1,808	9	03/31/2014 11:49PM Last Post by ron
	Skipped or extra beats question by joey1974	1,423	9	04/01/2014 07:43PM Last Post by Tom B
	How easy is a PVI? by Dirk	1,158	2	03/27/2014 03:17PM Last Post by Shannon
	4 Week update by smackman	1,218	2	03/27/2014 11:46PM Last Post by John21
	Health Insurance in the USA by Murray L	1,610	9	04/01/2014 02:45PM Last Post by LarryG
	Proteolytic Enzyme and Xarelto Interactions??? by Windstar	3,608	5	04/11/2014 01:42AM Last Post by Windstar
	Interesting read from web. by smackman	1,454	6	03/26/2014 10:26PM Last Post by Shannon
	Shannon/Jackie - Need Advice on Starting Probiotics by Randy	1,316	5	03/29/2014 09:07PM Last Post by Randy
	Sinus tachycardia noted on 7 day monitor - concern? by tobherd	1,482	12	04/02/2014 02:17AM Last Post by McHale
	PAC's?? by DSENNET	1,653	18	03/27/2014 02:46AM Last Post by TomC
	Back from Dr Ernst Ablation by PhilS	1,537	6	03/22/2014 12:08AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Does Ablation also eliminate PACs and PVCs? by Ralph	2,325	6	03/22/2014 08:38PM Last Post by Jackie
	3 week update of Dr. Natale Ablation by smackman	1,420	4	03/20/2014 10:25PM Last Post by chrisdodt
	questions by lisa mac	1,367	7	03/20/2014 09:49PM Last Post by lisa mac
	NEW PERSON- SOME QUESTIONS by susafib	1,761	13	03/30/2014 03:29PM Last Post by Jackie
	Another question about afib triggers by erich	1,686	5	03/20/2014 05:15PM Last Post by Jackie
	Natale ablation by chrisdodt	1,512	7	03/26/2014 10:50PM Last Post by chrisdodt
	Patient Perspective video at 2nd annual ISLAA symposium by Shannon	1,755	25	04/08/2014 01:39PM Last Post by Shannon
	Curious by tsco	1,393	3	03/18/2014 06:21PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Life Insurance by erich	1,387	3	03/16/2014 03:27PM Last Post by afhound99
	Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia…. Sympathetic Dominance…and more by Jackie	5,900	9	03/24/2014 11:48PM Last Post by Jean
	How much potassium supplement? by leondas	1,618	5	03/15/2014 06:42PM Last Post by Jackie
	2 Weeks After Doctor Tomassoni Ablation by tsco	1,467	14	03/18/2014 11:26AM Last Post by LarryG
	Ahh! Gave my daughter 300 mg. of Flec by mistake! by tobherd	1,325	6	03/15/2014 02:52AM Last Post by tobherd
	2 weeks after Dr. N Ablation; Doing good by smackman	1,272	2	03/17/2014 03:28AM Last Post by Jean
	2 week follow up with Dr. Hongo after ablation by Windstar	1,404	7	03/31/2014 04:22PM Last Post by Windstar
	Feeling Discouraged - Restaurants by Doreen	1,756	23	03/18/2014 12:18AM Last Post by Doreen
	Does this happen? by joey1974	1,562	17	03/15/2014 10:59PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Still feeling Jittery; Is it the Multaq? by smackman	1,690	5	03/13/2014 08:22PM Last Post by smackman
	EPs at Duke University by lisa mac	1,299	1	03/11/2014 11:07PM Last Post by lisa mac
	Quercetin question by smackman	1,474	4	03/13/2014 08:25PM Last Post by smackman
	Natale Ablation by JAYHAWK	1,447	6	03/11/2014 07:02PM Last Post by JAYHAWK
	Atrial runs by lmann	1,551	6	03/11/2014 06:18PM Last Post by lmann
	Day 9 and doing well after Ablation by smackman	1,484	7	03/10/2014 01:00PM Last Post by smackman
	Curcumin Interactions with Xarelto and Blood Thinners by Windstar	10,256	2	03/09/2014 05:36AM Last Post by Shannon
	In ER Friday with TIA/Stroke Symptoms by Windstar	2,065	13	05/10/2014 04:11AM Last Post by Shannon
	Woke up in afib today. Natural tips and techniques? by erich	2,416	14	03/15/2014 05:40PM Last Post by erich
	off Coumadin, on to Natto by Cindy O	1,422	4	03/11/2014 12:35AM Last Post by Shannon
	Cutting Supplements after Ablation Surgery?? by Windstar	1,300	8	03/08/2014 11:44PM Last Post by Windstar
	Ablation with Natale March 4 by Deluge	1,397	13	03/16/2014 03:29PM Last Post by Deluge
	Six week ablation update by Jean	1,342	9	03/07/2014 11:43PM Last Post by Shannon
	propafenone and digestive ( pancreas?) problems by dwhite	1,474	8	03/08/2014 01:01AM Last Post by dwhite
	EPs at Duke University by lisa mac	1,107	1	03/06/2014 01:09AM Last Post by lisa mac
	10 year outcome for Pulmonary Vein Antrum Isolation in paroxysmal AF ablation by Shannon	1,598	12	03/09/2014 10:18PM Last Post by Ralph
	How long do you think the drugs will work? by John S	1,373	8	03/11/2014 02:49PM Last Post by Shannon
	HOME! Just feel jittery by smackman	1,577	6	03/07/2014 01:52PM Last Post by Shannon
	Is it OK to have a drink or two after an ablation? by tobherd	9,171	11	03/06/2014 07:31PM Last Post by McHale
	Unrefined Sea Salt by Louise	1,667	6	03/06/2014 09:07PM Last Post by judianne
	Ablation update week one! by tsco	1,429	5	03/07/2014 01:32AM Last Post by Windstar
	Alcohol may ease the nerves that cause atrial fibrillation by Dean	1,542	5	03/05/2014 01:59AM Last Post by Shannon
	Need Help Finding New Ubiquinol by Windstar	1,412	3	03/05/2014 10:12PM Last Post by onewaypockets
	Alcohol increasing PACs while on Flecainide? by Diane98683	2,927	5	03/05/2014 02:07AM Last Post by Diane98683
	Dr. Barrett's office sounds unsure as to if I need an TEE...Shannon? by tobherd	1,479	10	03/06/2014 07:41PM Last Post by McHale
	More about combining supplements by Louise	1,396	19	03/06/2014 03:11PM Last Post by Louise
	New Vitamin D study shows key link to inflammation reduction by Shannon	1,299	5	03/09/2014 08:58PM Last Post by Shannon
	MI and end stage renal disease by McHale	1,511	11	03/07/2014 03:24PM Last Post by Randy
	Headed home after Dr. Natale Ablation by smackman	1,406	7	03/04/2014 06:03PM Last Post by Windstar
	Home After Ablation with Dr. Hongo by Windstar	1,455	7	03/07/2014 04:02AM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	March 2014 issue of International Health News by Hans Larsen	1,301	2	03/02/2014 04:02PM Last Post by Jackie
	Vagal afib? How to know for sure? by erich	1,315	7	03/05/2014 06:09AM Last Post by Shannon
	Ablation accomplished by tsco	1,386	9	03/03/2014 12:31AM Last Post by tsco
	Useful Bordeaux Information by gallach	1,277	4	02/28/2014 04:41PM Last Post by Shannon
	Can estrogen reduce episodes? by Lynn	1,105	2	02/28/2014 05:18PM Last Post by Shannon
	No response from Natale's office re: stats by Lynn	1,401	8	03/03/2014 05:53AM Last Post by Shannon
	Smackman doing fine after nice ablation in Austin by Shannon	1,285	5	02/28/2014 03:56PM Last Post by afhound99
	toronto ablation by judianne	1,419	9	02/28/2014 08:13PM Last Post by Jackie
	Question (hypothetical in my case) about cardioversion by Gill	1,477	11	02/28/2014 03:20AM Last Post by Lynn
	Leaving for AUSTIN by smackman	1,518	9	02/27/2014 10:57AM Last Post by smackman
	The end of a happy relationship with Flec by Simon C	1,424	9	02/27/2014 05:04AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Still in NSR 4 days after stopping Multaq by smackman	1,410	7	02/26/2014 03:31AM Last Post by Shannon
	D day! by tsco	1,429	12	02/25/2014 10:40PM Last Post by Heather
	Flecainide: Please define 'success' by Dirk	1,503	7	03/07/2014 03:03PM Last Post by mwcf
	Workout and ectopics by CatalinRo	1,359	7	02/26/2014 08:26PM Last Post by ben saif
	35 year old new a fibber by erich	1,695	23	04/22/2014 10:34PM Last Post by PH
	Anticoagulants, and Having an Ablation in NYC by portofcall39	1,490	11	03/04/2014 02:49PM Last Post by portofcall39
	Shannon: After Surgery Supplements by Windstar	1,175	3	02/23/2014 10:34PM Last Post by Windstar
	Anti-arrhythmic drugs and sudden cardiac death by CatalinRo	1,278	3	02/22/2014 07:43PM Last Post by CatalinRo
	No Flecainide by tsco	1,377	6	02/24/2014 01:14AM Last Post by Randy
	Study reports advance in ablation technique by Iatrogenia	1,473	11	02/22/2014 06:34AM Last Post by Shannon
	ce Internet Trolls Are Actually Sadists, Study Finds by Anonymous User	1,141	3	02/28/2014 01:31AM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	IP6 (Inositol Hexaphosphate) and Heart Rhythm by Sam	1,898	4	02/22/2014 03:29PM Last Post by Sam
	Should I be concerned about the success of my ablation? by Jean	1,345	6	02/27/2014 01:01AM Last Post by portofcall39
	Shannon: Non-diabetic insulin deficiency by Windstar	1,382	5	02/20/2014 08:18PM Last Post by Windstar
	Study finds ablation more effective for PAF than drugs by Iatrogenia	1,474	14	03/03/2014 04:44AM Last Post by McHale
	UK/European Ablation Specialist by DavidPrice	1,359	11	03/07/2014 02:50PM Last Post by mwcf
	Follow up to recent post: Recent (probable) TIA by portofcall39	1,275	5	02/20/2014 08:03PM Last Post by portofcall39
	Miralax used with Multaq cause irregular Heart beat? by smackman	1,499	11	02/21/2014 06:04PM Last Post by Shannon
	Major surgery after Afib Ablation by lindsleyjr	1,172	5	02/25/2014 10:10PM Last Post by lindsleyjr
	Will Trimethoprim Affect My Heart? by Sam	1,301	6	02/18/2014 03:40PM Last Post by Sam
	Weird new trigger... by DavidPrice	1,452	9	02/18/2014 02:44PM Last Post by DavidPrice
	My PAF has gone crazy... by silentsal	1,895	24	03/02/2014 01:12PM Last Post by Shannon
	Esophageal Fistula - low probability, high consequence complication of AF ablation by researcher	2,608	31	03/07/2014 02:55PM Last Post by mwcf
	Has anyone used Protonix post-ablation? by Windstar	1,427	3	02/22/2014 11:52PM Last Post by Shannon
	Question about stopping Multaq and Metro before Ablation by smackman	1,705	4	02/15/2014 09:27PM Last Post by bstevens
	Swollen fingers and Toes and AFIB by PurpleHaze	1,245	4	03/03/2014 10:34PM Last Post by PurpleHaze
	Anniversary by Thor Iverson	1,371	14	02/25/2014 02:27PM Last Post by researcher
	Time off work for ablation by PhilS	1,853	6	03/14/2014 04:25PM Last Post by PhilS