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	What does this ecg look like to you? by cornerbax	1,425	34	07/06/2023 12:09AM Last Post by cornerbax
	Normalization of Testosterone Levels After Testosterone Replacement Therapy Is Associated With Decreased Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation by Marco	681	1	07/01/2023 09:54PM Last Post by Marco
	American Indians and Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	736	5	07/02/2023 09:12PM Last Post by Carey
	How to Get in on PFA Trials? by SamIAm	776	9	07/02/2023 02:48AM Last Post by Aoife5
	Pulsed Field Ablation experiences? by hds	848	3	07/02/2023 07:29PM Last Post by Aoife5
	Novel blood thinner clinical trial by sldabrowski	818	1	06/30/2023 02:45PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Vitamin D Study by sldabrowski	844	2	07/01/2023 04:07PM Last Post by Jackie
	Is the association between cognitive disease progression and atrial fibrillation modified by sex? by susan.d	688	3	06/30/2023 01:42PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Safety and Efficacy of Colchicine for the Prevention of Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: by susan.d	689	3	06/30/2023 01:13PM Last Post by susan.d
	AI bot invasion on the forum by PavanPharter	824	6	06/30/2023 07:28PM Last Post by Carey
	is "prescription for LAF" still valid/up to date? by Marco	805	13	07/01/2023 09:29PM Last Post by Marco
	Magnesium Breakthrough supplement by Marco	1,428	11	07/11/2023 02:03PM Last Post by Carey
	Stairs after Ablation by Aoife5	914	13	07/01/2023 08:18PM Last Post by Aoife5
	What is the Ideal resting heart rate from Medication with AFIB by cornerbax	1,005	16	07/01/2023 10:19PM Last Post by cornerbax
	Low T and Afib by mjamesone	687	2	06/29/2023 01:23PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Vitamin D to the rescue..... once again by PavanPharter	1,123	16	07/02/2023 02:40PM Last Post by Daisy
	Recent Natale ablation & Flutter tachycardia by californiagal	739	5	06/29/2023 02:01AM Last Post by californiagal
	Mitral Valve Prolapse/Regurg & AFIB Questions by cornerbax	1,106	30	07/05/2023 05:24PM Last Post by cornerbax
	Triamcinolone acetonide cream by Pixie	609	3	06/28/2023 08:01PM Last Post by mjamesone
	100% AFIB ALL the time! Ugh!! by heart2heart	902	12	06/30/2023 01:46AM Last Post by heart2heart
	Flecainide & Propafenone shot my heart up over 170bpm by cornerbax	1,168	22	07/01/2023 10:15PM Last Post by cornerbax
	Can L lysine trigger A fib ? by Sunshine13	883	4	06/28/2023 01:34PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Device for Showing Per Beat Heart Rate? by SamIAm	1,111	19	06/30/2023 07:06PM Last Post by SamIAm
	Air Quality by JDfiB	591	2	06/27/2023 06:05PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Anyone have a failed Typical Aflutter Ablation? by mjamesone	820	15	06/29/2023 06:07PM Last Post by mjamesone
	First degree heart block by Mac	700	4	06/26/2023 06:36PM Last Post by Carey
	Fish oil and Afib? by Marco	800	6	06/29/2023 07:12PM Last Post by Marco
	Light therapy may be useful in treating atrial fibrillation by PavanPharter	778	1	06/24/2023 02:42PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	How to convert at home, and Cardio appointment by Marco	1,202	24	06/28/2023 03:18AM Last Post by Marco
	Autonomic Nervous System and Afib: Ep on Ep series by Daisy	767	3	06/28/2023 10:36AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	HeartMath by bettylou4488	736	3	06/23/2023 11:00PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Slow Flutter by Methan99	752	8	06/28/2023 12:15AM Last Post by Carey
	Gastrocardiac Syndrome by Dean	1,118	12	06/29/2023 01:44AM Last Post by Marco
	Pulsed Field Ablation in Canada? by SamIAm	932	8	06/28/2023 01:09AM Last Post by mjamesone
	Can Eliquis make you FEEL bad? by tobherd	987	9	06/20/2023 08:57AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Metoprolol and AFIB by Aoife5	913	7	06/21/2023 10:05PM Last Post by Aoife5
	Pulsed Field Ablation better for Autonomic Nervous System? by SamIAm	786	6	06/17/2023 06:32PM Last Post by Daisy
	here we go again, looking for advise on where to begin by Marco	1,453	39	07/03/2023 10:33PM Last Post by susan.d
	New Here and Overwhelmed by cottagerose	1,117	18	06/19/2023 08:39PM Last Post by swhanson
	High heart rate while taking flecainide by colindo	884	11	06/15/2023 12:48PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Okay most of time but not hard times. Ablation? by SamIAm	968	18	06/21/2023 02:04AM Last Post by dparker
	What determines the duration of Flecainade post ablation by Aoife5	800	11	06/22/2023 07:15PM Last Post by gloaming
	Cough after Ablation by Aoife5	736	6	06/15/2023 09:11PM Last Post by Carey
	1 Year Anniversary of My PFA by SailorGuy1	756	5	06/15/2023 07:23PM Last Post by LoisA
	Just realizing that I may have had Afib for forty years! by Daisy	813	5	07/13/2023 03:06PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Can Eliquis cause post menopausal bleeding? by tobherd	626	5	06/13/2023 01:30AM Last Post by tobherd
	Curcumin afib risks by Que	903	2	06/10/2023 04:01PM Last Post by gloaming
	Pulse Field Ablation with Dr Reddy by LoisA	869	8	06/10/2023 04:08PM Last Post by gloaming
	Had A clinical trial PFA with Dr Reddy on Tuesday by Johnnyk80	1,034	20	06/16/2023 05:14PM Last Post by Johnnyk80
	Flecinide and gout by colindo	833	6	06/08/2023 06:10PM Last Post by colindo
	Colonoscopy and AF by anneh	829	8	06/07/2023 06:06PM Last Post by Carey
	Berberine?? Does anyone hav experience with this herbal suppliment? e by LaDonna	797	2	09/09/2023 11:54PM Last Post by Kathsr
	PAC / PVC when are they too many? by IrishPeteAZ	782	4	06/30/2023 02:13PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Family Ablations by LoisA	915	11	06/07/2023 09:10PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Sick Sinus? by swhanson	955	13	06/05/2023 04:25PM Last Post by Daisy
	PACs and food by bettylou4488	1,061	19	06/19/2023 03:36PM Last Post by gloaming
	Do Ablations generally fix PAC's as well? by Johnnyk80	924	6	06/30/2023 02:24PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Rapid heart beat by IrishPeteAZ	746	3	05/29/2023 04:40PM Last Post by gloaming
	“latrogenic ASD with left to right shunt” and leak after Watchman by Mac	595	2	05/28/2023 03:20AM Last Post by Carey
	Natale Ablation #2 by LLA	860	6	05/27/2023 06:18AM Last Post by LLA
	Lots of PACs one month after ablation - does is mean that the ablation did not work? by SteLo	933	5	05/31/2023 05:54AM Last Post by SteLo
	Watchman: “acceptable” leaks, importance of imaging—latest from the HRS Conference by Daisy	758	6	05/27/2023 05:08AM Last Post by Mac
	Scheduled 4th ablation with mixed emotions by Beppy	793	4	05/24/2023 11:14PM Last Post by Beppy
	VO2max by Yuxi	910	6	05/31/2023 01:46AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	the how-to's in getting the TEE orders done outside of St. David's by Madeline	779	4	08/09/2023 08:23PM Last Post by Madeline
	Visual aura following ablation by Pixie	893	10	05/21/2023 02:23AM Last Post by Fibrillator
	Left atrium enlargement by Pixie	854	11	05/22/2023 03:02AM Last Post by Carey
	Two weeks post Natale 1st ablation by mtwomey	745	3	05/21/2023 04:45AM Last Post by californiagal
	Is there an alternative to Paxlovid when taking flecinide by colindo	717	4	05/19/2023 09:26AM Last Post by colindo
	Dear Afibbers, one and all ... by Shannon	1,336	16	06/28/2023 10:30PM Last Post by shoshin
	Is Natto Safe to Take with 2.5mg Eliquis? by tvanslooten	800	1	05/16/2023 07:43PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Does a List of the Top EP's for Ablations Exist? If Not, Why Not? by tvanslooten	1,395	12	12/09/2023 08:06PM Last Post by afhound99
	Results from 7 day heart monitor by Pixie	926	12	05/16/2023 12:51PM Last Post by Pixie
	Is it safer to take Flecainide with Betablocker? by Yuxi	933	12	05/16/2023 09:06PM Last Post by Yuxi
	RF or Cryoablation? by Yuxi	984	12	05/25/2023 02:08PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Flecainide and Tinnitus by andreas22	920	7	03/13/2024 03:36PM Last Post by Dovewing
	Dofetilide vs Dronedarone by triplea	1,084	22	05/18/2023 04:09PM Last Post by FibberMcGee
	Lone Fibbers by BJS	1,127	10	05/11/2023 08:35AM Last Post by Pompon
	Re: Lone Fibber by BJS	695	1	05/09/2023 08:49PM Last Post by BJS
	magnesium, potassium, taurine combo in the UK? by kitenski	678	2	05/13/2023 11:45PM Last Post by susan.d
	Natale ablations in Southern CA by californiagal	725	5	05/08/2023 06:35PM Last Post by susan.d
	Help Me Understand Why Atrial Flutter is More Common After an Ablation than A-Fib by tvanslooten	1,135	15	05/18/2023 11:37PM Last Post by KathyM
	Kardia help please by susan.d	855	7	06/29/2023 09:52PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	First Afib Reading by Leosmom	1,063	13	05/11/2023 11:47PM Last Post by Leosmom
	Preterm Birth, Large for Gestational Age Increase A-Fib Risk Up to Middle Age by susan.d	655	1	05/06/2023 05:01PM Last Post by susan.d
	Radiation treatment for arrythmia by sldabrowski	684	1	05/05/2023 03:20PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Has anyone had a bad reaction to the metals in a Watchman? by Nancy M	775	5	05/06/2023 12:20AM Last Post by Nancy M
	Does Pulse Field Ablation still have a blanking period? by Johnnyk80	1,084	12	05/17/2023 12:04PM Last Post by SailorGuy1
	Magnesium supplements by Sunshine13	1,244	7	05/07/2023 02:24PM Last Post by JakeS
	FYI by JoyWin	911	1	05/03/2023 08:21AM Last Post by JoyWin
	San Diego by Craigh	950	14	05/04/2023 01:25PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Sobering stats on ACM and AFIB by PavanPharter	823	1	05/02/2023 09:24PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Outcomes of Patients With AF and Ischemic Stroke While on Oral Anticoagulation by susan.d	972	4	05/04/2023 01:45PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	My 4/27/23 Watchman Implant Experience with Dr. Natale by tvanslooten	1,239	18	05/15/2023 02:35PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Vektor Heart Mapping Technology by sldabrowski	587	1	05/01/2023 07:09PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	TEE or CT scan for 2nd checkup after Watchman? by Daisy	1,008	24	05/25/2023 12:20AM Last Post by Daisy
	Breathing leads to afib and flutter! No really.... by PavanPharter	876	6	05/01/2023 10:20PM Last Post by Michael777
	I'm OK with hybrid cars but draw the line at hybrid ablations. by PavanPharter	856	4	04/30/2023 06:37PM Last Post by gloaming
	Regular double beats - flecainide doing more harm than good? by kitenski	1,009	7	08/01/2023 06:37PM Last Post by Carey
	Blood pressure unstable after a fib by Sunshine13	913	5	04/29/2023 12:53AM Last Post by Sunshine13
	Higher resting HR after episode by hds	1,197	21	04/30/2023 03:14AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Very long term outcomes of atrial fibrillation ablation by susan.d	956	2	04/27/2023 09:50PM Last Post by gloaming
	Anterior mitral line in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation and anterior scar: A multicenter matched comparison—The MiLine study by susan.d	627	1	04/27/2023 08:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Impact of reductions in Medicare reimbursement for cardiac ablation in the United States: Heart Rhythm Society’s follow-up survey by susan.d	652	1	04/27/2023 08:12PM Last Post by susan.d
	Watchman implanted yesterday by Daisy	1,018	10	05/01/2023 12:39PM Last Post by Poppino
	Systematic AF Screening According to NT-proBNP Level by susan.d	698	4	04/27/2023 11:57PM Last Post by Carey
	Vitreous Detachment/Macular Degeneration/Xarelto by Diana	865	7	08/06/2023 02:43AM Last Post by Carey
	Atrial fibrillation: Targeted drug therapy approach discovered for the first time by PavanPharter	842	3	04/26/2023 07:13PM Last Post by gloaming
	Chad score by Sunshine13	770	11	04/27/2023 11:53PM Last Post by Carey
	Natto reducing platelets by Que	971	3	04/30/2023 04:12AM Last Post by Que
	What is the longest you've been afib-free after an ablation? by Maria23	2,403	68	06/01/2023 02:20AM Last Post by alsass10
	continue taking antiarrhythmic during blanket period? by SteLo	939	16	04/24/2023 04:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Biological defibrillator to treat heart rhythm disorders developed by susan.d	749	3	04/22/2023 06:58PM Last Post by susan.d
	Can Flecainide raise blood pressure? by andreas22	702	5	04/22/2023 06:24AM Last Post by andreas22
	Introducing myself to the group by FibberMcGee	901	7	04/23/2023 11:29AM Last Post by FibberMcGee
	Afib and Disability by BookNerdCarp	758	10	05/04/2023 03:19PM Last Post by Johnnyk80
	Not that one could ever tell from this forum by PavanPharter	994	3	05/02/2023 09:06PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	dizzy by alfrae13	776	6	04/20/2023 08:49PM Last Post by alfrae13
	5 weeks post ablation and occasional a fib by hikerjim	836	9	04/22/2023 04:30AM Last Post by gloaming
	Vein of Marshall alcohol ablation by triplea	835	9	04/20/2023 04:28AM Last Post by Carey
	CBN effects noted by JohnG	857	7	05/02/2023 02:27AM Last Post by Gronk
	Dr. Berg vs Nuun electrolytes by hds	1,519	21	04/22/2023 08:43PM Last Post by susan.d
	Anyone feel chest tightness taking Flecainide? by Yuxi	775	6	04/21/2023 06:22PM Last Post by Carey
	Possible aFib by Mark	994	15	04/20/2023 04:22PM Last Post by gloaming
	How to prevent blisters from EKG electrode adhesive? by Nancy M	1,037	12	04/16/2023 06:18PM Last Post by Nancy M
	MTHFR gene - Affects afib? by californiagal	694	3	04/15/2023 04:36AM Last Post by californiagal
	A fib, low hr, not showing up on fitbit by 67walkon	874	11	05/02/2023 08:49PM Last Post by susan.d
	What Procedures Available to Isolate LAA other than Watchman? by Nancy M	842	6	04/15/2023 09:26PM Last Post by susan.d
	Considering a LAA Occlusion Closure? Watch Out for Nickel Allergy by Nancy M	1,099	20	04/15/2023 05:41PM Last Post by Nancy M
	High BP after trying to wean off Metoprolol by hds	926	9	04/16/2023 10:31PM Last Post by hds
	Ambulatory BP monitor by Elizabeth	764	6	04/13/2023 02:28AM Last Post by Elizabeth
	My Sister sent me this last night by smackman	881	6	04/10/2023 09:17PM Last Post by gloaming
	New NJM report about small study - Coffee consumption by gloaming	746	3	04/10/2023 09:20PM Last Post by gloaming
	Nattokinase - Is it risky or wasteful? by PavanPharter	1,275	9	04/25/2023 12:43AM Last Post by JohnG
	EP recommendations Phoenix Area by AFIBarizona	695	3	04/10/2023 04:14PM Last Post by AFIBarizona
	Any experience with Multaq? by hds	1,207	21	04/10/2023 04:09PM Last Post by hds
	Interactions of DHA and Eliquis by Nancy M	722	6	04/08/2023 05:13PM Last Post by Nancy M
	Suggestions for EP in the Southeast that treats all arrythmias, not just AFIB by sldabrowski	667	5	04/13/2023 05:35PM Last Post by Poppino
	Vitamin K2 and Eliquis Interactions? by Nancy M	684	2	04/07/2023 09:16PM Last Post by Carey
	Meds to give time until PFA for first ablation? by californiagal	733	5	04/06/2023 01:19AM Last Post by californiagal
	do all ablations require a CT Angiogram? (CTA) by Johnnyk80	697	4	04/05/2023 05:52PM Last Post by gloaming
	How to find the best EP? by hds	931	7	04/09/2023 07:35PM Last Post by hds
	Xarelto-Best Way to Wean Off the Drug by Diana	769	3	04/04/2023 09:39PM Last Post by Diana
	Recommendation for Anticoagulant by Nancy M	1,776	35	04/17/2023 06:40PM Last Post by Jackie
	Wait for PFA trial or go for regular ablation? by californiagal	1,212	14	05/02/2023 02:45AM Last Post by Gronk
	Convergent Treatment for Persistent Afib by LoisA	925	6	04/01/2023 04:08PM Last Post by Carey
	RF/ Cryo ablation vs PFA by Yuxi	944	7	04/06/2023 08:27PM Last Post by Yuxi
	3rd Ablation by Winfield	882	8	03/28/2023 03:19PM Last Post by Winfield
	Heads up for those taking Pradaxa (dabigatran) by Carey	759	1	03/25/2023 03:03AM Last Post by Carey
	A-fib & sniffles & coughs? by SueChef	1,227	12	03/30/2023 10:55PM Last Post by Joe
	Coffee & Afib by ggheld	977	5	03/27/2023 06:20AM Last Post by susan.d
	Afibs again 5 months after 1st ablation by Lewis	1,273	12	03/27/2023 07:42PM Last Post by Carey
	Interesting breath-hold conversions by GeorgeN	1,538	12	04/22/2023 04:17PM Last Post by JohnG
	Increasing cases of Myocarditis by Jackie	813	2	05/09/2023 07:57PM Last Post by shoshin
	POtassium Powder by Sam	761	3	03/20/2023 05:21PM Last Post by Sam
	Eliquis- insomnia? by bettylou4488	851	5	03/21/2023 11:32PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	International Society of Atrial Appendage symposium by sldabrowski	942	8	04/02/2023 08:04PM Last Post by Carey
	Hopefully 2nd times the charm by hikerjim	926	5	03/23/2023 04:09PM Last Post by hikerjim
	Perplexed with it all - recommendations? by mike111	1,217	12	03/24/2023 12:35AM Last Post by Carey
	More than you probably wish to know about the heart's electrical function by gloaming	855	3	03/16/2023 04:13AM Last Post by gloaming
	Post Ablation Questions by poojeanie	870	5	03/15/2023 02:59AM Last Post by LoisA
	fast heart rate 1+ year after the AF/ AFL ablation by Afibber20	915	8	03/14/2023 03:54AM Last Post by Carey
	Can I take Naproxen while in blanking period by colindo	869	7	03/15/2023 02:24AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Thyroid and Afib by Diana	1,217	19	03/17/2023 10:48PM Last Post by Diana
	Tea loving afibbers, what do you drink? by AL777s	1,164	19	04/02/2023 09:24AM Last Post by Pompon
	Pulsed Field Ablation latest news by sldabrowski	972	6	03/11/2023 04:05PM Last Post by MarionGlenn
	Attachments now allowed by Carey	806	6	03/20/2023 02:51PM Last Post by Carey
	Latest Natale protocol on Watchman: how long before colonoscopy etc. is safe? by Daisy	736	3	03/09/2023 06:53AM Last Post by susan.d
	Sorry about the outage by Carey	884	9	03/10/2023 12:35PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Primary care MD gave me 2 new meds to try. Should I? by PavanPharter	985	8	03/09/2023 02:21PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Intoducing Myself by JamesD	1,098	10	03/12/2023 07:55AM Last Post by susan.d
	Reading about a lot of LAA ablation patients getting flutter after ablation by Johnnyk80	881	12	03/03/2023 01:03AM Last Post by gloaming
	My recent ER experience...a bit unsettling by gloaming	1,104	15	03/03/2023 06:25AM Last Post by gloaming
	For those employed during an ablation - How much work did you miss? by Johnnyk80	818	5	03/02/2023 07:34PM Last Post by Pompon
	News Not Good : Erythritol by Poppino	1,238	15	03/05/2023 12:32AM Last Post by Joe
	sinus tachycardia after ablation? by bneedell	833	12	03/02/2023 08:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Recent study comparing LAAO versus anticoagulation by frankangelo	741	2	03/01/2023 01:19AM Last Post by Carey
	My Detailed Natale Ablation Experience by tvanslooten	934	1	02/28/2023 03:31PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Vagal Afib, progression and ablation by andreas22	1,127	15	03/22/2023 08:03PM Last Post by Carey
	Diltiazem and Digoxin for Persistent A-Fib? by tvanslooten	813	5	03/02/2023 12:47AM Last Post by susan.d
	EP Ranking US lookup tool by Amara	1,384	27	03/13/2023 01:27PM Last Post by Amara
	New AFIB mapping technique - by sldabrowski	805	4	02/26/2023 06:32PM Last Post by Amara
	Research on changing a molecule in Amiodarone to reduce toxic side effects by sldabrowski	671	4	02/26/2023 06:06PM Last Post by gloaming
	New delivery method of Amiodarone - article - Emory University by sldabrowski	713	3	02/26/2023 06:10PM Last Post by gloaming
	Stem cell research for heart arrythmia - article by sldabrowski	802	8	03/13/2023 10:12PM Last Post by poojeanie
	Ivabradine by Amara	720	5	02/25/2023 08:03PM Last Post by Amara
	Tachycardia after LAA Ablation with Natale by Cindy L	1,055	16	02/28/2023 01:16AM Last Post by Cindy L
	Rocky transition from metoprolol succ to amiodarone by AL777s	777	5	02/23/2023 01:17AM Last Post by AL777s
	patient decision sheet for taking anticoagulations by sldabrowski	729	1	02/22/2023 04:12PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Recurrences of Atrial Fibrillation Despite Durable Pulmonary Vein Isolation: The PARTY-PVI Study by PavanPharter	841	5	02/23/2023 10:18PM Last Post by gloaming
	Early Mortality after Inpatient versus Outpatient Catheter Ablation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	723	5	02/22/2023 06:30PM Last Post by gloaming
	Followup needed 11 years after successful Natale ablation by MRichard	1,116	9	02/22/2023 08:57PM Last Post by Pompon
	Need Recommendations for lodging for Austin TX - Getting ablation at St Davids by Johnnyk80	897	11	03/03/2023 07:42PM Last Post by Daisy
	Kareem's heart careens off NSR by PavanPharter	823	4	02/18/2023 01:19PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	RBC magnesium test and CRP test by Yuxi	957	6	02/23/2023 11:29AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Normal Ventricular response? by Elizabeth	708	3	02/17/2023 04:43AM Last Post by Daisy
	Target heart rate for exercise by colindo	1,193	20	02/22/2023 06:51PM Last Post by gloaming
	QRS duration by Michael777	770	6	02/15/2023 03:23PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Electrophysiologist Needed in Florida by Amara	1,446	33	02/01/2024 05:51AM Last Post by Amara
	Concerning holter results at 6 months post ablation by karin	1,058	11	02/16/2023 01:36PM Last Post by karin