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	Not that one could ever tell from this forum by PavanPharter	755	3	05/02/2023 09:06PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	dizzy by alfrae13	541	6	04/20/2023 08:49PM Last Post by alfrae13
	5 weeks post ablation and occasional a fib by hikerjim	629	9	04/22/2023 04:30AM Last Post by gloaming
	Vein of Marshall alcohol ablation by triplea	622	9	04/20/2023 04:28AM Last Post by Carey
	CBN effects noted by JohnG	653	7	05/02/2023 02:27AM Last Post by Gronk
	Dr. Berg vs Nuun electrolytes by hds	1,181	21	04/22/2023 08:43PM Last Post by susan.d
	Anyone feel chest tightness taking Flecainide? by Yuxi	605	6	04/21/2023 06:22PM Last Post by Carey
	Possible aFib by Mark	811	15	04/20/2023 04:22PM Last Post by gloaming
	How to prevent blisters from EKG electrode adhesive? by Nancy M	655	12	04/16/2023 06:18PM Last Post by Nancy M
	MTHFR gene - Affects afib? by californiagal	544	3	04/15/2023 04:36AM Last Post by californiagal
	A fib, low hr, not showing up on fitbit by 67walkon	678	11	05/02/2023 08:49PM Last Post by susan.d
	What Procedures Available to Isolate LAA other than Watchman? by Nancy M	658	6	04/15/2023 09:26PM Last Post by susan.d
	Considering a LAA Occlusion Closure? Watch Out for Nickel Allergy by Nancy M	812	20	04/15/2023 05:41PM Last Post by Nancy M
	High BP after trying to wean off Metoprolol by hds	689	9	04/16/2023 10:31PM Last Post by hds
	Ambulatory BP monitor by Elizabeth	591	6	04/13/2023 02:28AM Last Post by Elizabeth
	My Sister sent me this last night by smackman	722	6	04/10/2023 09:17PM Last Post by gloaming
	New NJM report about small study - Coffee consumption by gloaming	590	3	04/10/2023 09:20PM Last Post by gloaming
	Nattokinase - Is it risky or wasteful? by PavanPharter	1,025	9	04/25/2023 12:43AM Last Post by JohnG
	EP recommendations Phoenix Area by AFIBarizona	540	3	04/10/2023 04:14PM Last Post by AFIBarizona
	Any experience with Multaq? by hds	960	21	04/10/2023 04:09PM Last Post by hds
	Interactions of DHA and Eliquis by Nancy M	521	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	513	5	04/13/2023 05:35PM Last Post by Poppino
	Vitamin K2 and Eliquis Interactions? by Nancy M	515	2	04/07/2023 09:16PM Last Post by Carey
	Meds to give time until PFA for first ablation? by californiagal	558	5	04/06/2023 01:19AM Last Post by californiagal
	do all ablations require a CT Angiogram? (CTA) by Johnnyk80	523	4	04/05/2023 05:52PM Last Post by gloaming
	How to find the best EP? by hds	715	7	04/09/2023 07:35PM Last Post by hds
	Xarelto-Best Way to Wean Off the Drug by Diana	582	3	04/04/2023 09:39PM Last Post by Diana
	Recommendation for Anticoagulant by Nancy M	1,570	35	04/17/2023 06:40PM Last Post by Jackie
	Wait for PFA trial or go for regular ablation? by californiagal	996	14	05/02/2023 02:45AM Last Post by Gronk
	Convergent Treatment for Persistent Afib by LoisA	783	6	04/01/2023 04:08PM Last Post by Carey
	RF/ Cryo ablation vs PFA by Yuxi	766	7	04/06/2023 08:27PM Last Post by Yuxi
	3rd Ablation by Winfield	711	8	03/28/2023 03:19PM Last Post by Winfield
	Heads up for those taking Pradaxa (dabigatran) by Carey	605	1	03/25/2023 03:03AM Last Post by Carey
	A-fib & sniffles & coughs? by SueChef	1,062	12	03/30/2023 10:55PM Last Post by Joe
	Coffee & Afib by ggheld	820	5	03/27/2023 06:20AM Last Post by susan.d
	Afibs again 5 months after 1st ablation by Lewis	1,111	12	03/27/2023 07:42PM Last Post by Carey
	Interesting breath-hold conversions by GeorgeN	1,360	12	04/22/2023 04:17PM Last Post by JohnG
	Increasing cases of Myocarditis by Jackie	655	2	05/09/2023 07:57PM Last Post by shoshin
	POtassium Powder by Sam	614	3	03/20/2023 05:21PM Last Post by Sam
	Eliquis- insomnia? by bettylou4488	685	5	03/21/2023 11:32PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	International Society of Atrial Appendage symposium by sldabrowski	777	8	04/02/2023 08:04PM Last Post by Carey
	Hopefully 2nd times the charm by hikerjim	757	5	03/23/2023 04:09PM Last Post by hikerjim
	Perplexed with it all - recommendations? by mike111	1,060	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	693	3	03/16/2023 04:13AM Last Post by gloaming
	Post Ablation Questions by poojeanie	721	5	03/15/2023 02:59AM Last Post by LoisA
	fast heart rate 1+ year after the AF/ AFL ablation by Afibber20	736	8	03/14/2023 03:54AM Last Post by Carey
	Can I take Naproxen while in blanking period by colindo	669	7	03/15/2023 02:24AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Thyroid and Afib by Diana	1,032	19	03/17/2023 10:48PM Last Post by Diana
	Tea loving afibbers, what do you drink? by AL777s	990	19	04/02/2023 09:24AM Last Post by Pompon
	Pulsed Field Ablation latest news by sldabrowski	823	6	03/11/2023 04:05PM Last Post by MarionGlenn
	Attachments now allowed by Carey	635	6	03/20/2023 02:51PM Last Post by Carey
	Latest Natale protocol on Watchman: how long before colonoscopy etc. is safe? by Daisy	580	3	03/09/2023 06:53AM Last Post by susan.d
	Sorry about the outage by Carey	717	9	03/10/2023 12:35PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Primary care MD gave me 2 new meds to try. Should I? by PavanPharter	821	8	03/09/2023 02:21PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Intoducing Myself by JamesD	893	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	709	12	03/03/2023 01:03AM Last Post by gloaming
	My recent ER experience...a bit unsettling by gloaming	924	15	03/03/2023 06:25AM Last Post by gloaming
	For those employed during an ablation - How much work did you miss? by Johnnyk80	626	5	03/02/2023 07:34PM Last Post by Pompon
	News Not Good : Erythritol by Poppino	1,078	15	03/05/2023 12:32AM Last Post by Joe
	sinus tachycardia after ablation? by bneedell	654	12	03/02/2023 08:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Recent study comparing LAAO versus anticoagulation by frankangelo	568	2	03/01/2023 01:19AM Last Post by Carey
	My Detailed Natale Ablation Experience by tvanslooten	760	1	02/28/2023 03:31PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Vagal Afib, progression and ablation by andreas22	923	15	03/22/2023 08:03PM Last Post by Carey
	Diltiazem and Digoxin for Persistent A-Fib? by tvanslooten	644	5	03/02/2023 12:47AM Last Post by susan.d
	EP Ranking US lookup tool by Amara	1,240	27	03/13/2023 01:27PM Last Post by Amara
	New AFIB mapping technique - by sldabrowski	644	4	02/26/2023 06:32PM Last Post by Amara
	Research on changing a molecule in Amiodarone to reduce toxic side effects by sldabrowski	515	4	02/26/2023 06:06PM Last Post by gloaming
	New delivery method of Amiodarone - article - Emory University by sldabrowski	547	3	02/26/2023 06:10PM Last Post by gloaming
	Stem cell research for heart arrythmia - article by sldabrowski	656	8	03/13/2023 10:12PM Last Post by poojeanie
	Ivabradine by Amara	556	5	02/25/2023 08:03PM Last Post by Amara
	Tachycardia after LAA Ablation with Natale by Cindy L	890	16	02/28/2023 01:16AM Last Post by Cindy L
	Rocky transition from metoprolol succ to amiodarone by AL777s	592	5	02/23/2023 01:17AM Last Post by AL777s
	patient decision sheet for taking anticoagulations by sldabrowski	595	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	696	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	585	5	02/22/2023 06:30PM Last Post by gloaming
	Followup needed 11 years after successful Natale ablation by MRichard	885	9	02/22/2023 08:57PM Last Post by Pompon
	Need Recommendations for lodging for Austin TX - Getting ablation at St Davids by Johnnyk80	733	11	03/03/2023 07:42PM Last Post by Daisy
	Kareem's heart careens off NSR by PavanPharter	669	4	02/18/2023 01:19PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	RBC magnesium test and CRP test by Yuxi	802	6	02/23/2023 11:29AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Normal Ventricular response? by Elizabeth	551	3	02/17/2023 04:43AM Last Post by Daisy
	Target heart rate for exercise by colindo	1,029	20	02/22/2023 06:51PM Last Post by gloaming
	QRS duration by Michael777	606	6	02/15/2023 03:23PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Electrophysiologist Needed in Florida by Amara	1,254	33	02/01/2024 05:51AM Last Post by Amara
	Concerning holter results at 6 months post ablation by karin	884	11	02/16/2023 01:36PM Last Post by karin
	Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome by PoetKim	937	10	02/11/2023 08:54AM Last Post by PoetKim
	Ablation 2/28/22. First flutter today 2/7/23....am I doomed? by Luvarose	857	12	03/01/2023 05:38PM Last Post by gloaming
	coumadin / xeralto/ eliquis by bettylou4488	720	8	02/13/2023 03:20PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	The Acronym List by Carey	1,603	6	03/11/2024 07:14PM Last Post by Carey
	Flutter by swhanson	689	6	02/07/2023 01:35PM Last Post by susan.d
	Cannabis users require more anesthesia and pain medication by Daisy	462	3	02/07/2023 04:21PM Last Post by gloaming
	Anyone heard of the Kardium catheter Clinical Trial for PFA? by Johnnyk80	551	3	02/07/2023 04:25PM Last Post by Johnnyk80
	Re: I am suppose to have Persistent Afib by paulmcisaac	630	2	02/05/2023 05:09PM Last Post by Carey
	Honest CHA₂DS₂-VASc scores and need for a DOAC by PavanPharter	1,238	25	04/07/2024 03:12PM Last Post by McHale
	Another Ablation For Me by gloaming	1,330	31	03/14/2023 12:57AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	UCSF video about afib by bneedell	1,021	20	02/05/2023 03:09AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Deep Breathing Trigger AF? by Yuxi	827	5	01/31/2023 01:39AM Last Post by Yuxi
	Schedule a ablation. by hikerjim	792	11	02/02/2023 01:12AM Last Post by susan.d
	Questions re Nattokinase by Gill	803	5	02/04/2023 09:19PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Gum infection may be a risk factor for heart arrhythmia by Dean	763	3	01/31/2023 07:28PM Last Post by Jackie
	Migraine post ablation by colindo	822	15	02/23/2023 03:52PM Last Post by Amara
	what dose for Flecanide pill in pocket by Johnnyk80	754	10	01/27/2023 11:41PM Last Post by susan.d
	Nattokinase Interactions by The Anti-Fib	779	6	01/27/2023 09:03PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Pulse Field Ablation by JoyWin	744	4	01/27/2023 09:10PM Last Post by Carey
	Check out iron IVs if you are anemic by susan.d	519	1	01/26/2023 01:58AM Last Post by susan.d
	Magnesium and BPPV by fravi	861	5	02/14/2023 03:59PM Last Post by Jackie
	Rash from Metoprolol by Louise	609	3	01/24/2023 05:02AM Last Post by Louise
	AF increase by anneh	822	3	01/25/2023 01:52AM Last Post by anneh
	Why the need to wean of of Flecainide? by Ken S	918	14	01/24/2023 07:32AM Last Post by susan.d
	Monitoring AFIB episodes by Searching9	1,063	23	01/24/2023 03:24AM Last Post by Searching9
	Cross-ancestry genome-wide analysis of atrial fibrillation unveils disease biology and enables cardioembolic risk prediction by PavanPharter	525	2	01/20/2023 07:26PM Last Post by susan.d
	Uric Acid (linked to afib) - again Alcohol by Poppino	624	3	01/19/2023 01:40PM Last Post by Poppino
	New Study: alcohol not good for the heart (afib) by Poppino	1,057	14	01/24/2023 07:29AM Last Post by susan.d
	Colonoscopy procedure scheduled by smackman	1,120	25	01/28/2023 10:43PM Last Post by gloaming
	Ectopics by alfrae13	557	3	01/17/2023 07:27PM Last Post by gloaming
	Inoperable by Tpvalley	682	11	01/18/2023 04:04PM Last Post by gloaming
	Atrial Failure or Insufficiency: A New Syndrome by susan.d	544	1	01/16/2023 11:18PM Last Post by susan.d
	My Atrial fibrillation journey by Mike_the_drummer	1,073	12	02/07/2023 05:02AM Last Post by LarryG
	Afib and ectopic beats by andreas22	965	8	04/05/2023 05:42PM Last Post by hds
	Finding a doctor for an ablation by mtwomey	1,138	13	04/29/2023 02:13AM Last Post by Pixie
	Mental Disorders Are Associated With an Increased Risk of Incident AF in Young Adults by susan.d	694	9	01/13/2023 03:41AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	iron deficiency and afib by susan.d	780	5	01/12/2023 03:07AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	blood thinner by Elizabeth	746	4	01/13/2023 02:11PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	feeling of hardness in heart area by californiagal	617	2	01/11/2023 12:07AM Last Post by Carey
	New insights in AV nodal anatomy, physiology and immunochemistry: a comprehensive review and a proposed model of the slow-fast AVNRT circuit in agreement with direct potential recordings in the Koch’s triangle area by susan.d	533	1	01/10/2023 08:30AM Last Post by susan.d
	IV Sedation by Pixie	808	23	01/11/2023 05:27PM Last Post by Daisy
	His Bundle Pacing and AV nodal ablation for non-controlled atrial arrhythmia: a technical challenge with major clinical benefits by susan.d	472	1	01/08/2023 07:43PM Last Post by susan.d
	Variation in Survival After Cardiopulmonary Arrest in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories by susan.d	504	2	01/08/2023 02:14PM Last Post by gloaming
	hopeful by bneedell	708	14	01/28/2023 02:29AM Last Post by bneedell
	cinnamon blood thinning? by bettylou4488	839	8	01/10/2023 07:22PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Metformin for AFIB... no... really by PavanPharter	1,003	9	01/16/2023 07:46AM Last Post by Mike_the_drummer
	curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric: Arrhythmia risk potential by susan.d	1,045	12	01/29/2023 10:08PM Last Post by Que
	Damar Hamlin and ventricular fibrillation by PavanPharter	1,101	23	01/07/2023 05:16PM Last Post by Carey
	Lancet opens investigation into Xarelto drug trial after BMJ report by PavanPharter	644	1	01/03/2023 03:22PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Clinical Benefits of Concomitant Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Surgery by susan.d	638	7	01/03/2023 12:54PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Is it O.K. to Take CBD Oil with Eliquis? by tvanslooten	906	7	04/03/2024 04:02PM Last Post by hds
	Not sure if I took my Eliquis - what to do? by PavanPharter	1,148	19	01/03/2023 03:25PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Fighting Covid with a fib by Sunshine13	1,002	19	01/22/2023 01:14AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Interesting Article/Research on Cardio Protective Supplements by Poppino	670	2	12/28/2022 03:03PM Last Post by gloaming
	Flu increases HR ?? by Tony in Boston	602	3	12/28/2022 01:20AM Last Post by Carey
	Do you take potasium supplmnt? And how do you get in your veggies? by LaDonna	1,064	5	01/30/2023 06:18PM Last Post by Sdweller
	Stent implants – increase in AF? by Tim G	580	8	01/14/2023 11:12PM Last Post by Tim G
	LAA, by Dr. Natale, then Watchman - did YOU stop taking Eliquis? by tobherd	1,159	35	02/07/2023 11:12PM Last Post by Carey
	Question about afib with other heart issues (IVCD?) by Ezekiel	609	2	12/26/2022 02:54AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Holiday Greetings! by Shannon	876	14	12/31/2022 01:09PM Last Post by Muntz
	The Crying Game - is cryoablation worth crying about? by PavanPharter	839	13	12/24/2022 06:53PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Flec trail from the 80s by Joe	610	5	12/22/2022 08:15PM Last Post by Joe
	Flecainide Stopped my Afib- Should I still get my ablation? by Johnnyk80	1,204	22	01/22/2023 07:57PM Last Post by Ken S
	Aspirin may be the cause of my sudden AFIB by MartyM	713	12	12/21/2022 03:46PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Fish Oil and Afib by Que	995	13	01/30/2023 10:33PM Last Post by Que
	Tymlos (abaloparatide) for osteoporosis by bneedell	702	10	12/28/2022 01:32PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	WATCHMAN FLEX LAA Closure Device by Pixie	1,014	16	12/22/2022 05:10AM Last Post by Carey
	afib and low carb or keto connection? by LaDonna	983	17	12/19/2022 12:04AM Last Post by Joe
	Blood viscosity - help avoid strokes and covid complications by PavanPharter	672	7	12/21/2022 03:34AM Last Post by susan.d
	Cumulative exposure to fluoroscopy--potential risks? by Daisy	593	10	01/05/2023 05:18AM Last Post by Carey
	Latest protocol for antiarrhythmic drugs by rocketritch	923	16	12/21/2022 10:39PM Last Post by Carey
	The Reveal AF Study. AF is like speeding... sooner or later you'll be caught. by PavanPharter	896	22	12/15/2022 10:38PM Last Post by Carey
	surgery and eliquis by anneh	657	13	12/14/2022 10:50PM Last Post by Carey
	First Ablation by LoisA	830	9	12/16/2022 09:25PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Treatment of AFIB according to Earth Clinic' readers by borsaric	1,721	53	12/24/2022 12:41AM Last Post by Joe
	EP from UC by Joe	524	1	12/11/2022 08:48PM Last Post by Joe
	Dr. Gupta? Vitamin C? by LaDonna	1,015	9	12/17/2022 02:49AM Last Post by Jackie
	coffee by bneedell	852	11	12/11/2022 02:58PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	SPOOKY2 and AFIB by borsaric	1,383	7	03/15/2023 09:30PM Last Post by CNtow1853
	Is bloating common in an AFIB episode? by MartyM	592	4	12/10/2022 11:23PM Last Post by gloaming
	56 BPM and Afib? by LaniB	752	4	12/09/2022 05:04PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	What to ask the Electrophysiologist by MartyM	883	9	12/08/2022 06:27PM Last Post by susan.d
	Fast Afib, I think "tachycardia" question by LaDonna	726	8	12/09/2022 12:45AM Last Post by LaDonna
	mitral valve? by bettylou4488	609	9	05/14/2023 08:09PM Last Post by KathyM
	meds vs.ablation quandary by skinman	771	12	12/08/2022 07:32AM Last Post by gloaming
	GI issues and AFIB by MartyM	577	3	12/07/2022 08:16PM Last Post by Carey
	Help! by MartyM	823	8	12/09/2022 08:53PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Mild obstructive sleep apnea by bneedell	1,243	19	12/18/2022 05:30AM Last Post by Que
	Paxlovid and Diltiazem by Pixie	814	17	12/10/2022 03:54PM Last Post by gloaming
	Recommendation of cardiologists to do TEEs/postWatchman by Madeline	873	21	12/18/2022 01:43PM Last Post by Pixie
	My Ablation Experience by hacksman	1,178	21	04/20/2023 07:22PM Last Post by Carey
	EP Recommendations in the Atlanta area (or Southeast)? by jdittrich	829	12	12/06/2022 02:10AM Last Post by Carey
	Had an av node ablation today by susan.d	928	13	12/05/2022 02:29AM Last Post by susan.d
	waking up at night/hydration by bneedell	736	6	12/03/2022 12:49AM Last Post by ggheld
	Scared to be on eliquis ! by Sunshine13	1,021	19	12/06/2022 10:15PM Last Post by susan.d
	Can I Take Fish Oil and Other Supplements with Eliquis? by tvanslooten	937	8	01/01/2023 08:02PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Pulse field ablation by hikerjim	955	13	02/06/2023 03:59PM Last Post by Johnnyk80
	Hawthron ot Motherwort? by LaDonna	1,173	12	12/03/2022 03:49PM Last Post by LaDonna
	Persistent a-flutter after 2 ablations by Dmi	1,259	13	12/05/2022 12:52AM Last Post by Daisy
	Ablation by Dini	718	7	11/27/2022 10:55PM Last Post by Carey
	Good news and bad news by Geocappy	1,147	16	11/30/2022 10:41PM Last Post by susan.d
	Stevia and afib by susan.d	1,415	15	11/27/2022 09:19AM Last Post by susan.d
	!st Ablation scheduled by californiagal	1,041	7	11/30/2022 03:40PM Last Post by Daisy
	Smartwatch failure to record a single-lead electrocardiogram after conduction system pacing: A case series by susan.d	637	1	11/24/2022 04:26AM Last Post by susan.d
	afib by alfrae13	595	3	11/22/2022 07:51PM Last Post by Carey
	New to AFib - this forum is a blessing. Still more questions … by Nelson	986	7	11/30/2022 05:49AM Last Post by Carey
	new Apple Watch Afib History by bneedell	817	8	11/22/2022 03:09PM Last Post by Carey
	Would appreciate any tips for my husband who has been in atrial fib now for 5 days by Dina Yaffa	682	4	11/22/2022 01:08AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New onset AFIB after Covid Booster by salgeria	840	7	11/22/2022 01:07AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Pyroluria & Omega 3 oils by californiagal	556	2	11/21/2022 09:51PM Last Post by gloaming
	Cheating death in a maze of surgical ablation data by susan.d	666	1	11/20/2022 06:36PM Last Post by susan.d
	Discussion on New AF Ablation Technology and Current Problems by gloaming	869	7	11/22/2022 08:11PM Last Post by Carey
	AMO+ and vagus nerve stimulation by borsaric	605	2	11/18/2022 05:50PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Rectal bleeding after taking blood thinners by colindo	931	13	11/20/2022 11:12AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Diltiazem by bneedell	932	21	12/06/2022 04:45PM Last Post by susan.d
	Update on My Story (All Good) by Rob626	1,027	6	11/30/2022 05:46PM Last Post by GeorgeN