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	aspirin and natto - protection? by bobrt1	1,523	3	09/19/2012 05:12PM Last Post by Jackie
	Magnesium glycerophosphate- is it any good? by Justine	1,260	3	09/18/2012 06:23PM Last Post by Justine
	4 Weeks Post Ablation - My Ablation Story & Editorial by Tom Poppino	1,299	14	09/30/2012 06:10AM Last Post by Shannon
	Calcium Channel Blocker to combat high intracellular Calcium??! by mikef	1,193	4	09/29/2012 04:34PM Last Post by Shannon
	Can PACs feels just like PVCs? by mikef	1,135	7	09/20/2012 01:57PM Last Post by Jackie
	Starting off with Supplement holy trio by Gus Robertson	1,074	7	09/21/2012 10:18AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Nattomax on empty stomach or with food? by anneh	1,601	2	09/16/2012 06:30PM Last Post by Jackie
	Left Atrium Enlargement and Shrinkage: Data Wanted by Murray L	1,732	4	09/17/2012 04:43PM Last Post by Murray L
	Lovenox for afib stroke prevention? by Larry Z	1,150	1	09/16/2012 01:22AM Last Post by Larry Z
	Joel Fuhrman, MD by Maryann	1,212	5	09/17/2012 08:49AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	cardy meter battery life by colindo	1,437	5	09/18/2012 06:02PM Last Post by Larry Z
	Atrial Flutter by Raybok	1,128	7	09/26/2012 01:12AM Last Post by Murray L
	Subclinical Myocarditis - A Common Etiology for "Lone" Atrial Fibrillation by Namor	1,839	3	09/16/2012 03:42AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Dr Mansour recommendations by MichaelS	953	1	09/14/2012 08:59PM Last Post by MichaelS
	Omega 3s May Be No Help Against Stroke, MI by McHale	1,227	5	09/18/2012 01:11AM Last Post by McHale
	Three months After 5-Box Mini-maze by BillB	939	4	09/13/2012 05:51PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	AF ablation: What are we doing? by McHale	1,242	6	09/15/2012 11:30AM Last Post by Murray L
	CABANA Study? by Murray L	1,263	7	09/23/2012 01:52PM Last Post by Jackie
	Warfarin vs New Anticoagulants 4 way street by McHale	1,280	10	09/19/2012 02:55PM Last Post by researcher
	how fast to seek help when AF episode hits by Mary	1,186	6	09/18/2012 10:46PM Last Post by Murray L
	"Researcher:" Proton pump inhibitors prescribed by EPs following ablations by Carol	1,301	19	09/18/2012 04:53PM Last Post by Jackie
	Afib Survey - NYC by Hans Larsen	1,373	3	09/13/2012 01:43PM Last Post by Dennis
	Different magnesiums and sodium bicarbonate by alex	1,982	8	09/11/2012 05:23PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Mannoheptulose – an insulin inhibitor. Has anyone been using it? by Dean	1,984	17	09/15/2012 02:34PM Last Post by Jackie
	Need Assistance by Elizabeth Perez	1,362	11	09/18/2012 10:10AM Last Post by RonB
	Xarelto or Pradaxa as a PIP by McHale	1,856	27	09/25/2012 02:22AM Last Post by McHale
	Natto and warfarin by alex	1,196	2	09/09/2012 02:03PM Last Post by Jackie
	we all need to thank SHANNON - great info he's providing by TOM POPPINO	1,290	18	09/19/2012 04:39AM Last Post by Shannon
	CARBS & A Fib by Lon	1,198	4	09/13/2012 12:06PM Last Post by TomC
	How do you know if your getting PVCs or PVAs by Gus Robertson	1,457	23	09/14/2012 04:02AM Last Post by McHale
	Jackie - quick question: Where do I find Vitalzym? by Barb	1,419	5	09/08/2012 02:05AM Last Post by lisa s
	Personal best by Dennis	1,586	11	09/07/2012 05:37AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Sticky, thick blood - risk of stroke or MI by Jackie	2,664	16	09/18/2012 11:26PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	TIKOSYN Side Effects Experience PLEEEEZ by Murray L	1,806	8	09/12/2012 09:50PM Last Post by Murray L
	My INR Dilemma - what would you do??? by Tom Poppino	1,456	26	09/11/2012 10:38AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Going through a rough spot right now. How soon is too soon for an ablation? by montos	1,549	8	09/12/2012 05:34AM Last Post by RonB
	What to do by Tom M	1,206	2	09/06/2012 06:02PM Last Post by Ken
	My Worst Fear Stroke by McHale	1,438	21	09/14/2012 04:26AM Last Post by McHale
	reflux after taking potassium by colindo	1,410	2	09/06/2012 11:02PM Last Post by Jackie
	Do we spend too much time agonizing over whether or not to get an ablation... by Barb	1,528	24	09/23/2012 11:21PM Last Post by justfibbing
	what is going on? by lynda	1,117	7	09/05/2012 01:04PM Last Post by Jackie
	Help with AF for an unhappy Triathlete. by Gus Robertson	2,140	34	09/16/2012 05:48AM Last Post by McHale
	Heart Light clinical study - Dr. Natale mentioned by Barb	1,523	8	09/15/2012 05:30AM Last Post by McHale
	How much do ablations cost in the US? by Tom B	6,413	17	09/11/2012 03:35AM Last Post by lisa s
	Ablation Consultation by Samh	1,232	6	09/06/2012 04:29PM Last Post by Gill
	VATS Surgery by Gf1075	1,121	1	09/03/2012 04:21PM Last Post by Gf1075
	My 10 1/2 Year LAF Abatement by Natural Means. by Anonymous User	1,252	8	09/05/2012 11:50PM Last Post by Maryann
	Is anyone taking spironolactone or eplerenone by colindo	1,701	7	09/05/2012 09:15PM Last Post by Luke
	Has anyone had an arterial blood pressure line during ablation? I did by TOM POPPINO	1,146	6	09/03/2012 08:45PM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	LAF Abatement by Natural Means by Hans Larsen	1,354	14	09/11/2012 01:04PM Last Post by steve n.
	Lack of Sleep by Matt Pascucci	1,237	9	09/03/2012 03:00PM Last Post by BillB
	Healthy Origins D-Ribose question by Samh	1,212	4	09/02/2012 02:33AM Last Post by Windstar
	A hollow feeling by Anonymous User	1,224	5	09/01/2012 02:11PM Last Post by TomC
	Rotor mapping and ablation comments (FIRM) by researcher	1,404	13	09/08/2012 05:21PM Last Post by researcher
	Skipped Heartbeats by Matt Pascucci	1,218	10	09/05/2012 08:35PM Last Post by steve n.
	Review of Omega3 as supplement in J of Afib by researcher	1,193	5	08/29/2012 02:04AM Last Post by McHale
	6 days post ablation my INR is 1.0 ! help by TOM POPPINO	1,294	19	08/28/2012 09:39PM Last Post by Shannon
	Lectin, Paleodiet, Afib, and my Food Sensitivity Test by Windstar	1,385	1	08/27/2012 07:06PM Last Post by Windstar
	too much potassium? by lynda	1,667	18	09/03/2012 04:36AM Last Post by Elizabeth H.
	Discomfort after 5-box mini-maze by BillB	1,076	5	08/27/2012 10:11PM Last Post by BillB
	anxiety after 3months second ablation by lynda	1,025	6	08/28/2012 11:03AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Does getting of a flecainide raise heart rate by adam harper	1,227	4	08/28/2012 03:20PM Last Post by LarryG
	How long does high HR last post ablation by Tom Poppino	1,182	9	08/29/2012 07:37PM Last Post by Randy W
	Reimbursement for Bordeaux ablation by Hans Larsen	1,273	10	09/04/2012 05:56PM Last Post by Lou Toews
	Neil Armstrong dies at 82 after heart surgery by Tom Poppino	970	5	08/27/2012 12:16AM Last Post by Murray L
	Doctor wants me to stop magnesium supplements by Windstar	1,099	11	08/27/2012 06:06PM Last Post by Windstar
	Dr. John Sirak, dual chamber pacemaker by adam harper	1,306	2	08/25/2012 06:42PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Flecainide choices by Alexandra	1,556	17	08/26/2012 07:15PM Last Post by Alexandra
	LAF and H63D gene for hemochromatosis by Maryann	1,728	7	08/29/2012 03:11AM Last Post by Adrian
	Cannot sleep 3 days post ablation-anesthesia? by TOM POPPINO	1,107	5	08/25/2012 04:17AM Last Post by McHale
	Flutter after Ablation by Don	924	2	08/24/2012 01:04PM Last Post by BillB
	My Day 2 - post ablation report by Tom Poppino	971	7	08/23/2012 08:28PM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	Pradaxa and Rythmonorm to purchase on the net by Erich	1,139	1	08/23/2012 11:48AM Last Post by Erich
	How to find an experienced surgeon by Jay T	1,315	5	08/26/2012 12:30PM Last Post by Jay T
	Back home from my ablaton by TOM POPPINO	1,411	20	08/24/2012 11:03PM Last Post by mailman52
	Are chronic A Fibbers happy? by Don	1,572	10	08/29/2012 07:02PM Last Post by Murray L
	Thank you all for the sweet comments in Shannon's post, my day is Tues at 6 30! by Tom Poppino	1,320	14	08/21/2012 02:25AM Last Post by Adrian
	A recommendation those with an upcoming ablation by Shannon	1,234	15	08/21/2012 04:02PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Heart rate monitor by Ralf T.	1,059	10	08/21/2012 01:36PM Last Post by Alexandra
	TIKOSYN 6 month Update by Murray L	1,220	4	08/21/2012 06:05AM Last Post by Murray L
	Link between lone AF and coronary artery disease by Mark S	985	2	08/19/2012 04:29AM Last Post by Ian
	Cardiac fibrosis and atrial fibrillation by Hans Larsen	1,206	1	08/17/2012 08:06PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	changing role of rhythm control medicines by researcher	1,415	7	08/20/2012 03:43AM Last Post by lisa s
	Potassium Help Needed Please by Murray L	1,671	14	08/18/2012 04:40PM Last Post by Shannon,
	AF, cardiomyopathy, VT, heart failure messages by researcher	1,259	1	08/15/2012 01:59PM Last Post by researcher
	Need help to find afibber article by Jann Moore	1,128	3	08/16/2012 01:50AM Last Post by Jann Moore
	AF and dental work question by anneh	1,734	11	08/26/2012 09:23PM Last Post by anneh
	Very sad news... by Jackie	1,312	10	08/17/2012 03:49PM Last Post by dennis
	Nattokinase or aspirin by colindo	2,520	2	08/15/2012 04:09PM Last Post by Jackie
	Wheat, Potassium and Afib by TomC	1,853	9	08/17/2012 12:33PM Last Post by TomC
	I'm writing from the Hospital as they introduce me to Amiodarone by Neil Ahern	1,090	10	10/13/2012 07:31PM Last Post by Neil
	Nattokinase Question by Kay	1,173	9	08/13/2012 03:08AM Last Post by McHale
	Kaiser No. Cal ablations? by stevie	1,132	6	08/18/2012 12:46AM Last Post by stevie
	My story by siri	1,423	13	08/25/2012 11:03PM Last Post by siri
	My EP has me on 325 aspirin prior to ablation by Tom Poppino	1,072	3	08/09/2012 07:33PM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	New Article on antithrombotic therapy by Anonymous User	942	2	08/09/2012 04:58PM Last Post by Tom B
	LAF triggered by meals in a younger (36) female by youngafib	1,094	7	08/11/2012 01:36PM Last Post by Carol
	"RAFT-AF" Research: Randomized Ablation-Based Atrial Fibrillation Rhythm Control Vs. RATE Control Trial in Patients with Heart Failure and High Burden Atrial Fibrillation STUDY by Murray L	1,736	24	08/16/2012 12:56AM Last Post by Murray L
	WARNING - Phenylephrine by Hans Larsen	1,318	5	08/09/2012 02:06AM Last Post by Dean
	Intense Athletic activity and Afib...See link Below by tibbar	1,368	3	08/08/2012 04:46PM Last Post by Mark m
	Wolf minimaze - 6 years post by Russ Ward	1,085	5	08/08/2012 10:12PM Last Post by Randy W
	Laying on Left Side - why is that a trigger? by Nancy	1,389	7	08/09/2012 08:49PM Last Post by Doug L.
	Back in the Saddle! by Shannon	1,394	15	08/14/2012 02:37AM Last Post by Shannon
	Incidence of afib among vegetarians/vegans by Carol	1,140	6	08/22/2012 06:22PM Last Post by Alexandra
	high blood pressure just before afib. by colindo	1,455	2	08/11/2012 02:18AM Last Post by Murray L
	high pulse by mbauman	1,157	7	08/11/2012 06:20PM Last Post by Murray L
	Ablation versus mini Maze/ by Don DePoto	1,195	7	08/11/2012 02:32AM Last Post by Murray L
	Best Wishes for Shannon tomorrow by Jackie	1,414	22	08/07/2012 04:19PM Last Post by Jann Moore
	gold medal with AF by tj	1,119	4	08/06/2012 03:38AM Last Post by lisa s
	What's the rush to get an ablation? Holding off for right now. by Chuck Connors	1,250	3	08/04/2012 08:54PM Last Post by Howie
	Very hard but quite slow heartbeat by Mark m	1,460	11	08/12/2012 03:41AM Last Post by J
	meal-induced LAF by gehauser	1,461	8	08/11/2012 06:57PM Last Post by Jackie
	Prior to Ablation - who feeds the catheters? the EP , nurse? by Tom Poppino	1,323	11	08/05/2012 01:25AM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Dr John M's Blog by Alexandra	1,230	4	08/07/2012 01:56PM Last Post by researcher
	Bronze medal rowing (after ablation?) by Ritze	952	2	08/03/2012 01:40PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	website StopAfib.org by Mary	962	3	08/02/2012 08:09PM Last Post by Paul M
	Ivan did you cure your afib. by colindo	1,272	1	08/02/2012 10:52AM Last Post by colindo
	Safer approach to cardiac ablation? by Mike Harris	973	3	08/04/2012 03:33PM Last Post by Shannons
	To go to the ER or not to go, that is the question by gehauser	1,248	5	08/04/2012 12:23PM Last Post by gehauser
	Well this is new by Kay	1,185	6	08/02/2012 10:21PM Last Post by Mark m
	UK Afibbers by Paul M	1,219	7	08/02/2012 10:20PM Last Post by Jann Moore
	Adrenal Fatigue Supplements by Paul M	1,199	4	08/20/2012 08:56PM Last Post by Paul M
	damage from cardioversions? by Mary	941	4	08/04/2012 03:46PM Last Post by Shannon
	best EP's near Chicago (Northern IL) by Anonymous User	1,209	9	09/14/2012 03:02PM Last Post by researcher
	Antibiotics and AF? by Anonymous User	1,670	13	08/04/2012 09:52PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Reducing Flecainide dose by Julian Parker	1,734	15	08/16/2012 10:01AM Last Post by McHale
	Atrial fib post mitral valve repair by Gregg arena	1,149	5	08/01/2012 03:08PM Last Post by Gregg arena
	The root cause of AF: "The Magnesium Factor" by Anonymous User	1,424	10	08/08/2012 12:55PM Last Post by Jackie
	Rivaroxaban reversal by Claudia	1,109	1	07/29/2012 08:18PM Last Post by Claudia
	can WW make your legs itchy? by colindo	1,387	4	07/31/2012 08:03AM Last Post by colindo
	August/September 2012 issue of The AFIB Report by Hans Larsen	1,243	2	08/03/2012 04:08PM Last Post by McHale
	I'VE FOUND THE CURE FOR AF - WOW!! by Victor	1,753	23	08/08/2012 04:20PM Last Post by Victor
	Nattokinase--any recent evidence for dissolving blood clots?--Jackie? by Brian J.	1,749	5	08/01/2012 05:11AM Last Post by Brian J.
	Ablation in Leeds UK by Angela	1,073	4	08/04/2012 01:04PM Last Post by Mark m
	4 30 AM - my 3rd episode in 4 weeks! lasted 4 minutes by Tom Poppino	1,219	11	07/29/2012 05:39PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	TIKOSYN: Length of Efficacy Poll by Murray L	1,224	6	07/28/2012 03:18PM Last Post by Angela
	AF medications - Tikosyn not working now by Mary	1,983	8	08/16/2012 08:53PM Last Post by Murray L
	Ablation result by Ben	1,426	6	07/30/2012 07:18PM Last Post by Adrian
	Jill? by Maree	986	2	08/06/2012 11:21AM Last Post by BillD
	Permanent afib, not so bad by curt r	1,203	10	08/04/2012 03:32PM Last Post by Jackie
	Faster ablation technique described by Mike Harris	1,439	11	07/27/2012 11:26PM Last Post by Dale
	Earthing / Grounding Thins The Blood by Todd	1,446	5	07/29/2012 06:49PM Last Post by Jackie
	AFIB by sharla	1,149	5	07/27/2012 05:31PM Last Post by Murray L
	Don't wait for an ablation if you afib now and then.... by Tom B	1,360	10	07/29/2012 07:47PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	antihistamine by Lynn Penner	1,100	6	07/26/2012 02:04AM Last Post by RalphL
	Magnesium not good during afib by Tom B	1,330	8	08/20/2012 03:54PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Relation between Afib and COPD by BillC	1,218	2	07/22/2012 01:53PM Last Post by Jackie
	Maca-has anyone tried this adaptogen? by Lynn	1,377	3	07/22/2012 12:08PM Last Post by christy
	more FIRM ablation results by researcher	1,600	16	07/25/2012 07:46PM Last Post by Shannon
	Sleep Apnoeia by Alexandra	1,271	9	07/22/2012 08:46AM Last Post by McHale
	Checking in by JB	1,100	2	07/19/2012 04:36PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Help Reading Cardy Meter by RonB	1,324	11	08/05/2012 05:01AM Last Post by Jann Moore
	FLECAINIDE by ALEXANDRA	1,312	17	10/04/2012 12:19PM Last Post by Adele
	We Need To Help Jill by Tom Poppino	1,207	14	07/23/2012 09:26AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Magnesium injections/infusions by Hans Larsen	1,178	1	07/18/2012 11:02PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	A small 'control' shaped victory ! by Heather	1,246	4	07/24/2012 06:51PM Last Post by Heather
	JILL - what has happened with your afib??? by Tom Poppino	1,636	14	07/19/2012 10:57AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	quick update by Cindy O	1,586	6	07/23/2012 02:44AM Last Post by Murray L
	Pradaxa weighing heavy on my mind by rosemarie	1,585	6	07/23/2012 03:49AM Last Post by McHale
	How do I get my heart rate down?? by Jill	1,401	7	07/19/2012 08:23PM Last Post by lisa s
	whew! no cardioversion this week by Tom Poppino	1,084	6	07/17/2012 11:19PM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	Need Help Again! afib last night then flutter took Toporol 50 MG by Tom Poppino	1,146	5	07/18/2012 03:04PM Last Post by Ken
	EP reco in LA/Santa Monica (Please not UCLA) by Linda	1,038	2	07/17/2012 01:21PM Last Post by researcher
	afib and no conversion yet...should I "wing" it? by Tom B	1,182	4	07/17/2012 06:04AM Last Post by Murray L
	Mom very fatigued since going on Metoprolol and then doubling dosage by DrewK	1,450	6	07/24/2012 03:04AM Last Post by Murray L
	7 years coming up by Denver Fox	1,218	10	07/20/2012 12:04AM Last Post by Aldona
	Exatest results - advice please by Phyllis	1,238	13	07/19/2012 03:18AM Last Post by Phyllis
	Update: It's Been Over a Year Since My Last Episode. by Derek	1,040	4	07/20/2012 07:10AM Last Post by Derek
	Afib post hip replacement, first post by Betsey	1,412	5	07/15/2012 10:16AM Last Post by Gill
	Just what I was afraid of! by Jill	1,729	19	07/17/2012 02:45PM Last Post by Doreen
	Episode Duration - how can the source effect duration?? by Tom Pppino	1,155	8	07/14/2012 08:47PM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	Guys need some advice - Post Ablation. by Mike V	1,059	4	07/15/2012 08:54PM Last Post by Mike V
	My Posts Created a "Stir" - please read my UPDATE by Tom Poppino	1,262	18	07/14/2012 04:55PM Last Post by Jill
	Husband had heart attack on Friday, now in afib - help by tobherd	1,469	9	07/19/2012 05:39PM Last Post by Alexandra
	discussion about cryo balloon ablation by researcher	1,301	8	07/21/2012 03:32PM Last Post by McHale
	Dizziness & Headaches – Has anyone experienced similar problems? by Bart	1,196	8	07/20/2012 04:53AM Last Post by Bart
	Trying Propafenone full time? by Jill	1,606	14	08/24/2012 06:11AM Last Post by Sue C.
	What I learned about AF by BryanPerret	1,235	3	07/16/2012 03:52AM Last Post by Murray L
	breakthrough events by Larry B	969	2	07/09/2012 07:01PM Last Post by Jackie
	Bolouke by lisa s	1,398	2	07/08/2012 01:41PM Last Post by Jackie
	blood thinners for LAF + MVP by anneh	1,479	7	07/09/2012 07:04PM Last Post by Jackie
	3 months post Bordeaux ablation by Adrian	1,632	7	07/18/2012 04:58AM Last Post by Aldona
	EP suggestions for Michigan by jimangie1973	1,361	5	07/13/2012 03:32AM Last Post by McHale
	My AFib Story by steve Daley	1,039	2	07/06/2012 10:12PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Atrial Fibrillation Ablation by Allen	925	2	07/06/2012 04:28PM Last Post by Randy W
	First time, PIP trial by Jill	1,497	11	07/06/2012 09:49PM Last Post by Jill
	Looking for a Cardiologist by MollyB	1,126	4	07/09/2012 04:05PM Last Post by MollyB
	Bad Med side effects by Allen	1,244	3	07/05/2012 10:21PM Last Post by lisa s
	Question for Murray by Gill	1,307	3	07/13/2012 03:11PM Last Post by Murray L
	MAGNESIUM by BEARD	1,600	6	07/07/2012 08:45AM Last Post by Murray L
	blood thinners for LAF + MVP by anneh	1,431	1	07/03/2012 05:22PM Last Post by anneh
	Yahaaay by rosemarie	1,538	7	07/11/2012 05:22PM Last Post by Lou Toews
	TODAY - my 10th and scheduled my 1st by Tom Poppino	1,570	29	07/11/2012 06:08PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	How many RADS or Exrays is a CT SCAN equal to? by Tom Poppino	1,315	4	07/03/2012 11:18AM Last Post by Tom Poppino
	Hi its me again by rosemarie	1,328	4	07/16/2012 04:01AM Last Post by Murray L
	One year out from Ablation # 4 by Cynthia	1,058	5	07/04/2012 04:31AM Last Post by Adrian
	How do you know when your in and out of afib by rlb1957	1,257	4	07/03/2012 06:01AM Last Post by Murray L
	Bad decision last night by Tom Poppino	1,620	22	07/14/2012 01:28PM Last Post by Jackie
	Hi Its me again needing some advice by rosemarie	1,425	11	07/01/2012 05:49PM Last Post by Shannon
	Best course of action - newly diagnosed AF in 25 year old male by Namor	1,216	3	06/30/2012 11:34PM Last Post by Namor