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	Abixaban by alfrae13	1,555	17	08/02/2023 03:17PM Last Post by gloaming
	2nd Natale procedure by Kleinkp	933	11	07/31/2023 10:23AM Last Post by susan.d
	can Famotidine trigger an afib episode? by Edda	1,001	9	03/14/2024 03:08AM Last Post by Edda
	Weaning off Fleciande by Kleinkp	817	6	07/29/2023 12:56AM Last Post by Kleinkp
	Low BP dilemma by Yuxi	980	11	08/15/2023 08:04PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Bundle Branch Block? by ggheld	901	8	08/15/2023 02:03PM Last Post by Carey
	Sulfur-containing amino acids and their metabolites in atrial fibrosis by Marco	936	11	07/28/2023 02:49AM Last Post by Marco
	TEE after Watchman Implant - When can I stop Eliquis? by tvanslooten	1,634	8	07/27/2023 03:35PM Last Post by susan.d
	how to understand some TEE for Watchman results (EF) by Madeline	900	9	07/27/2023 07:41PM Last Post by gloaming
	12 month post watchman CT scan by Pixie	778	7	07/25/2023 08:41PM Last Post by Pixie
	EKG Machine errors? by 67walkon	966	19	07/28/2023 06:56AM Last Post by Pompon
	A bit off topic: wife need Aortic Valve Replacement by Poppino	829	7	07/26/2023 11:49AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Fish Oil & Atrial Fibrillation by Jackie	1,410	18	07/29/2023 02:01AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Magnesium Supplements ? by Sunshine13	1,065	5	08/02/2023 03:11AM Last Post by LaniB
	PiP by alfrae13	1,219	23	08/01/2023 06:54PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	3 years after Natale going back for PVC ablation?? by Kleinkp	830	5	07/25/2023 05:48AM Last Post by susan.d
	Just for fun- hilarious $$ at the pharmacy..maybe TMI.. LOL! by bettylou4488	966	11	08/01/2023 11:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Afib and PAC's by Mel-O	1,007	11	07/22/2023 02:08PM Last Post by Mel-O
	Travel back to Austin after 9 years for v-tach/PVC follow-up? by Johnny M	857	6	09/15/2023 01:46AM Last Post by Johnny M
	UTI after ablation by Yuxi	855	8	07/27/2023 10:07PM Last Post by Yuxi
	PFA update in EU by Yuxi	746	2	07/17/2023 05:05PM Last Post by gloaming
	The benefits of marine omega-3s for preventing arrhythmias by Marco	1,349	22	08/02/2023 07:35AM Last Post by susan.d
	Dr. Sanjay Gupta Afib discussion by katesshadow	1,028	2	07/15/2023 10:22PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Researchers find that targeting immune cells may help treat atrial fibrillation by Dean	850	2	07/14/2023 11:02PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	First post-Watchman TEE in Austin—everything looks good by Daisy	933	10	07/16/2023 11:56PM Last Post by Daisy
	Two questions from a friend in Detroit by Gill	1,036	7	07/14/2023 10:59PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Heart Rate during Blanking Period by Aoife5	924	9	07/14/2023 04:02PM Last Post by Aoife5
	How much Flecanide by Ritva	867	6	07/11/2023 01:16AM Last Post by Daisy
	Extreme Polyuria and AFIB by PavanPharter	907	7	07/14/2023 02:36AM Last Post by Daisy
	PEMF RISKS 2 by JAYHAWK	801	5	07/12/2023 07:37PM Last Post by Daisy
	Afib + Joint Pain by cottagerose	782	3	07/11/2023 09:48AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Just realized this forum is full of fibbers by PavanPharter	968	6	07/11/2023 11:33AM Last Post by FibberMcGee
	Is Loop Recorder really needed? by tobherd	963	8	07/31/2023 05:02PM Last Post by JamesD
	just wondering by alfrae13	829	5	07/24/2023 01:08AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Any experience with cbd and impact on afib? by Jeff W	983	11	07/08/2023 05:09PM Last Post by Daisy
	They didn't look at the girls in this forum by PavanPharter	774	3	07/06/2023 11:44AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Fasting? by LaniB	932	10	07/04/2023 09:02PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Is it Safe to get a MRI with a Watchman Implant? by tobherd	1,426	13	07/08/2023 02:14PM Last Post by tobherd
	PEMF Risks? by KenH	890	11	07/04/2023 03:17AM Last Post by Carey
	What is a safe distance for delivering pulsed field ablation near coronary arteries? by susan.d	742	1	07/02/2023 10:35PM Last Post by susan.d
	What does this ecg look like to you? by cornerbax	1,456	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	726	1	07/01/2023 09:54PM Last Post by Marco
	American Indians and Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	769	5	07/02/2023 09:12PM Last Post by Carey
	How to Get in on PFA Trials? by SamIAm	812	9	07/02/2023 02:48AM Last Post by Aoife5
	Pulsed Field Ablation experiences? by hds	883	3	07/02/2023 07:29PM Last Post by Aoife5
	Novel blood thinner clinical trial by sldabrowski	843	1	06/30/2023 02:45PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Vitamin D Study by sldabrowski	870	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	727	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	716	3	06/30/2023 01:13PM Last Post by susan.d
	AI bot invasion on the forum by PavanPharter	856	6	06/30/2023 07:28PM Last Post by Carey
	is "prescription for LAF" still valid/up to date? by Marco	850	13	07/01/2023 09:29PM Last Post by Marco
	Magnesium Breakthrough supplement by Marco	1,468	11	07/11/2023 02:03PM Last Post by Carey
	Stairs after Ablation by Aoife5	948	13	07/01/2023 08:18PM Last Post by Aoife5
	What is the Ideal resting heart rate from Medication with AFIB by cornerbax	1,058	16	07/01/2023 10:19PM Last Post by cornerbax
	Low T and Afib by mjamesone	714	2	06/29/2023 01:23PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Vitamin D to the rescue..... once again by PavanPharter	1,222	16	07/02/2023 02:40PM Last Post by Daisy
	Recent Natale ablation & Flutter tachycardia by californiagal	777	5	06/29/2023 02:01AM Last Post by californiagal
	Mitral Valve Prolapse/Regurg & AFIB Questions by cornerbax	1,138	30	07/05/2023 05:24PM Last Post by cornerbax
	Triamcinolone acetonide cream by Pixie	642	3	06/28/2023 08:01PM Last Post by mjamesone
	100% AFIB ALL the time! Ugh!! by heart2heart	930	12	06/30/2023 01:46AM Last Post by heart2heart
	Flecainide & Propafenone shot my heart up over 170bpm by cornerbax	1,198	22	07/01/2023 10:15PM Last Post by cornerbax
	Can L lysine trigger A fib ? by Sunshine13	930	4	06/28/2023 01:34PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Device for Showing Per Beat Heart Rate? by SamIAm	1,158	19	06/30/2023 07:06PM Last Post by SamIAm
	Air Quality by JDfiB	617	2	06/27/2023 06:05PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Anyone have a failed Typical Aflutter Ablation? by mjamesone	851	15	06/29/2023 06:07PM Last Post by mjamesone
	First degree heart block by Mac	731	4	06/26/2023 06:36PM Last Post by Carey
	Fish oil and Afib? by Marco	845	6	06/29/2023 07:12PM Last Post by Marco
	Light therapy may be useful in treating atrial fibrillation by PavanPharter	812	1	06/24/2023 02:42PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	How to convert at home, and Cardio appointment by Marco	1,236	24	06/28/2023 03:18AM Last Post by Marco
	Autonomic Nervous System and Afib: Ep on Ep series by Daisy	809	3	06/28/2023 10:36AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	HeartMath by bettylou4488	775	3	06/23/2023 11:00PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Slow Flutter by Methan99	785	8	06/28/2023 12:15AM Last Post by Carey
	Gastrocardiac Syndrome by Dean	1,171	12	06/29/2023 01:44AM Last Post by Marco
	Pulsed Field Ablation in Canada? by SamIAm	987	8	06/28/2023 01:09AM Last Post by mjamesone
	Can Eliquis make you FEEL bad? by tobherd	1,029	9	06/20/2023 08:57AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Metoprolol and AFIB by Aoife5	957	7	06/21/2023 10:05PM Last Post by Aoife5
	Pulsed Field Ablation better for Autonomic Nervous System? by SamIAm	832	6	06/17/2023 06:32PM Last Post by Daisy
	here we go again, looking for advise on where to begin by Marco	1,483	39	07/03/2023 10:33PM Last Post by susan.d
	New Here and Overwhelmed by cottagerose	1,145	18	06/19/2023 08:39PM Last Post by swhanson
	High heart rate while taking flecainide by colindo	918	11	06/15/2023 12:48PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Okay most of time but not hard times. Ablation? by SamIAm	990	18	06/21/2023 02:04AM Last Post by dparker
	What determines the duration of Flecainade post ablation by Aoife5	828	11	06/22/2023 07:15PM Last Post by gloaming
	Cough after Ablation by Aoife5	763	6	06/15/2023 09:11PM Last Post by Carey
	1 Year Anniversary of My PFA by SailorGuy1	787	5	06/15/2023 07:23PM Last Post by LoisA
	Just realizing that I may have had Afib for forty years! by Daisy	848	5	07/13/2023 03:06PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Can Eliquis cause post menopausal bleeding? by tobherd	662	5	06/13/2023 01:30AM Last Post by tobherd
	Curcumin afib risks by Que	929	2	06/10/2023 04:01PM Last Post by gloaming
	Pulse Field Ablation with Dr Reddy by LoisA	902	8	06/10/2023 04:08PM Last Post by gloaming
	Had A clinical trial PFA with Dr Reddy on Tuesday by Johnnyk80	1,059	20	06/16/2023 05:14PM Last Post by Johnnyk80
	Flecinide and gout by colindo	882	6	06/08/2023 06:10PM Last Post by colindo
	Colonoscopy and AF by anneh	854	8	06/07/2023 06:06PM Last Post by Carey
	Berberine?? Does anyone hav experience with this herbal suppliment? e by LaDonna	831	2	09/09/2023 11:54PM Last Post by Kathsr
	PAC / PVC when are they too many? by IrishPeteAZ	813	4	06/30/2023 02:13PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Family Ablations by LoisA	948	11	06/07/2023 09:10PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Sick Sinus? by swhanson	985	13	06/05/2023 04:25PM Last Post by Daisy
	PACs and food by bettylou4488	1,093	19	06/19/2023 03:36PM Last Post by gloaming
	Do Ablations generally fix PAC's as well? by Johnnyk80	959	6	06/30/2023 02:24PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Rapid heart beat by IrishPeteAZ	779	3	05/29/2023 04:40PM Last Post by gloaming
	“latrogenic ASD with left to right shunt” and leak after Watchman by Mac	632	2	05/28/2023 03:20AM Last Post by Carey
	Natale Ablation #2 by LLA	892	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	957	5	05/31/2023 05:54AM Last Post by SteLo
	Watchman: “acceptable” leaks, importance of imaging—latest from the HRS Conference by Daisy	789	6	05/27/2023 05:08AM Last Post by Mac
	Scheduled 4th ablation with mixed emotions by Beppy	825	4	05/24/2023 11:14PM Last Post by Beppy
	VO2max by Yuxi	957	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	813	4	08/09/2023 08:23PM Last Post by Madeline
	Visual aura following ablation by Pixie	946	10	05/21/2023 02:23AM Last Post by Fibrillator
	Left atrium enlargement by Pixie	879	11	05/22/2023 03:02AM Last Post by Carey
	Two weeks post Natale 1st ablation by mtwomey	774	3	05/21/2023 04:45AM Last Post by californiagal
	Is there an alternative to Paxlovid when taking flecinide by colindo	790	4	05/19/2023 09:26AM Last Post by colindo
	Dear Afibbers, one and all ... by Shannon	1,369	16	06/28/2023 10:30PM Last Post by shoshin
	Is Natto Safe to Take with 2.5mg Eliquis? by tvanslooten	839	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	1,440	12	12/09/2023 08:06PM Last Post by afhound99
	Results from 7 day heart monitor by Pixie	959	12	05/16/2023 12:51PM Last Post by Pixie
	Is it safer to take Flecainide with Betablocker? by Yuxi	973	12	05/16/2023 09:06PM Last Post by Yuxi
	RF or Cryoablation? by Yuxi	1,011	12	05/25/2023 02:08PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Flecainide and Tinnitus by andreas22	960	7	03/13/2024 03:36PM Last Post by Dovewing
	Dofetilide vs Dronedarone by triplea	1,116	22	05/18/2023 04:09PM Last Post by FibberMcGee
	Lone Fibbers by BJS	1,153	10	05/11/2023 08:35AM Last Post by Pompon
	Re: Lone Fibber by BJS	726	1	05/09/2023 08:49PM Last Post by BJS
	magnesium, potassium, taurine combo in the UK? by kitenski	715	2	05/13/2023 11:45PM Last Post by susan.d
	Natale ablations in Southern CA by californiagal	764	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	1,173	15	05/18/2023 11:37PM Last Post by KathyM
	Kardia help please by susan.d	891	7	06/29/2023 09:52PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	First Afib Reading by Leosmom	1,083	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	689	1	05/06/2023 05:01PM Last Post by susan.d
	Radiation treatment for arrythmia by sldabrowski	719	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	824	5	05/06/2023 12:20AM Last Post by Nancy M
	Does Pulse Field Ablation still have a blanking period? by Johnnyk80	1,128	12	05/17/2023 12:04PM Last Post by SailorGuy1
	Magnesium supplements by Sunshine13	1,291	7	05/07/2023 02:24PM Last Post by JakeS
	FYI by JoyWin	943	1	05/03/2023 08:21AM Last Post by JoyWin
	San Diego by Craigh	979	14	05/04/2023 01:25PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Sobering stats on ACM and AFIB by PavanPharter	852	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	999	4	05/04/2023 01:45PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	My 4/27/23 Watchman Implant Experience with Dr. Natale by tvanslooten	1,279	18	05/15/2023 02:35PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Vektor Heart Mapping Technology by sldabrowski	619	1	05/01/2023 07:09PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	TEE or CT scan for 2nd checkup after Watchman? by Daisy	1,062	24	05/25/2023 12:20AM Last Post by Daisy
	Breathing leads to afib and flutter! No really.... by PavanPharter	923	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	890	4	04/30/2023 06:37PM Last Post by gloaming
	Regular double beats - flecainide doing more harm than good? by kitenski	1,045	7	08/01/2023 06:37PM Last Post by Carey
	Blood pressure unstable after a fib by Sunshine13	942	5	04/29/2023 12:53AM Last Post by Sunshine13
	Higher resting HR after episode by hds	1,221	21	04/30/2023 03:14AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Very long term outcomes of atrial fibrillation ablation by susan.d	987	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	655	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	676	1	04/27/2023 08:12PM Last Post by susan.d
	Watchman implanted yesterday by Daisy	1,044	10	05/01/2023 12:39PM Last Post by Poppino
	Systematic AF Screening According to NT-proBNP Level by susan.d	721	4	04/27/2023 11:57PM Last Post by Carey
	Vitreous Detachment/Macular Degeneration/Xarelto by Diana	909	7	08/06/2023 02:43AM Last Post by Carey
	Atrial fibrillation: Targeted drug therapy approach discovered for the first time by PavanPharter	875	3	04/26/2023 07:13PM Last Post by gloaming
	Chad score by Sunshine13	803	11	04/27/2023 11:53PM Last Post by Carey
	Natto reducing platelets by Que	1,003	3	04/30/2023 04:12AM Last Post by Que
	What is the longest you've been afib-free after an ablation? by Maria23	2,440	68	06/01/2023 02:20AM Last Post by alsass10
	continue taking antiarrhythmic during blanket period? by SteLo	971	16	04/24/2023 04:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Biological defibrillator to treat heart rhythm disorders developed by susan.d	777	3	04/22/2023 06:58PM Last Post by susan.d
	Can Flecainide raise blood pressure? by andreas22	737	5	04/22/2023 06:24AM Last Post by andreas22
	Introducing myself to the group by FibberMcGee	950	7	04/23/2023 11:29AM Last Post by FibberMcGee
	Afib and Disability by BookNerdCarp	783	10	05/04/2023 03:19PM Last Post by Johnnyk80
	Not that one could ever tell from this forum by PavanPharter	1,027	3	05/02/2023 09:06PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	dizzy by alfrae13	816	6	04/20/2023 08:49PM Last Post by alfrae13
	5 weeks post ablation and occasional a fib by hikerjim	870	9	04/22/2023 04:30AM Last Post by gloaming
	Vein of Marshall alcohol ablation by triplea	872	9	04/20/2023 04:28AM Last Post by Carey
	CBN effects noted by JohnG	883	7	05/02/2023 02:27AM Last Post by Gronk
	Dr. Berg vs Nuun electrolytes by hds	1,571	21	04/22/2023 08:43PM Last Post by susan.d
	Anyone feel chest tightness taking Flecainide? by Yuxi	818	6	04/21/2023 06:22PM Last Post by Carey
	Possible aFib by Mark	1,032	15	04/20/2023 04:22PM Last Post by gloaming
	How to prevent blisters from EKG electrode adhesive? by Nancy M	1,159	12	04/16/2023 06:18PM Last Post by Nancy M
	MTHFR gene - Affects afib? by californiagal	718	3	04/15/2023 04:36AM Last Post by californiagal
	A fib, low hr, not showing up on fitbit by 67walkon	904	11	05/02/2023 08:49PM Last Post by susan.d
	What Procedures Available to Isolate LAA other than Watchman? by Nancy M	870	6	04/15/2023 09:26PM Last Post by susan.d
	Considering a LAA Occlusion Closure? Watch Out for Nickel Allergy by Nancy M	1,149	20	04/15/2023 05:41PM Last Post by Nancy M
	High BP after trying to wean off Metoprolol by hds	966	9	04/16/2023 10:31PM Last Post by hds
	Ambulatory BP monitor by Elizabeth	796	6	04/13/2023 02:28AM Last Post by Elizabeth
	My Sister sent me this last night by smackman	917	6	04/10/2023 09:17PM Last Post by gloaming
	New NJM report about small study - Coffee consumption by gloaming	770	3	04/10/2023 09:20PM Last Post by gloaming
	Nattokinase - Is it risky or wasteful? by PavanPharter	1,336	9	04/25/2023 12:43AM Last Post by JohnG
	EP recommendations Phoenix Area by AFIBarizona	729	3	04/10/2023 04:14PM Last Post by AFIBarizona
	Any experience with Multaq? by hds	1,243	21	04/10/2023 04:09PM Last Post by hds
	Interactions of DHA and Eliquis by Nancy M	767	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	701	5	04/13/2023 05:35PM Last Post by Poppino
	Vitamin K2 and Eliquis Interactions? by Nancy M	722	2	04/07/2023 09:16PM Last Post by Carey
	Meds to give time until PFA for first ablation? by californiagal	771	5	04/06/2023 01:19AM Last Post by californiagal
	do all ablations require a CT Angiogram? (CTA) by Johnnyk80	734	4	04/05/2023 05:52PM Last Post by gloaming
	How to find the best EP? by hds	984	7	04/09/2023 07:35PM Last Post by hds
	Xarelto-Best Way to Wean Off the Drug by Diana	811	3	04/04/2023 09:39PM Last Post by Diana
	Recommendation for Anticoagulant by Nancy M	1,848	35	04/17/2023 06:40PM Last Post by Jackie
	Wait for PFA trial or go for regular ablation? by californiagal	1,247	14	05/02/2023 02:45AM Last Post by Gronk
	Convergent Treatment for Persistent Afib by LoisA	951	6	04/01/2023 04:08PM Last Post by Carey
	RF/ Cryo ablation vs PFA by Yuxi	975	7	04/06/2023 08:27PM Last Post by Yuxi
	3rd Ablation by Winfield	907	8	03/28/2023 03:19PM Last Post by Winfield
	Heads up for those taking Pradaxa (dabigatran) by Carey	780	1	03/25/2023 03:03AM Last Post by Carey
	A-fib & sniffles & coughs? by SueChef	1,258	12	03/30/2023 10:55PM Last Post by Joe
	Coffee & Afib by ggheld	1,015	5	03/27/2023 06:20AM Last Post by susan.d
	Afibs again 5 months after 1st ablation by Lewis	1,298	12	03/27/2023 07:42PM Last Post by Carey
	Interesting breath-hold conversions by GeorgeN	1,578	12	04/22/2023 04:17PM Last Post by JohnG
	Increasing cases of Myocarditis by Jackie	843	2	05/09/2023 07:57PM Last Post by shoshin
	POtassium Powder by Sam	791	3	03/20/2023 05:21PM Last Post by Sam
	Eliquis- insomnia? by bettylou4488	872	5	03/21/2023 11:32PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	International Society of Atrial Appendage symposium by sldabrowski	962	8	04/02/2023 08:04PM Last Post by Carey
	Hopefully 2nd times the charm by hikerjim	948	5	03/23/2023 04:09PM Last Post by hikerjim
	Perplexed with it all - recommendations? by mike111	1,235	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	881	3	03/16/2023 04:13AM Last Post by gloaming