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	DHMC and UCSF arrhythmia units by Kwilk	681	1	09/29/2022 11:05PM Last Post by Kwilk
	New afib symptoms after flutter ablation and changing meds by Nancypo	854	7	09/30/2022 12:46AM Last Post by Nancypo
	Second ablation - LAA isolation by allofus	827	8	10/01/2022 03:03AM Last Post by allofus
	AFIB – How to cope with the ticking time bomb? by Tony in Boston	860	5	09/30/2022 03:59PM Last Post by Kwilk
	Nattokinase Question - empty stomach? by PoetKim	664	3	10/02/2022 01:38AM Last Post by PoetKim
	Afib triggers and dealing with afib when traveling by Edda	1,007	15	10/05/2022 03:29PM Last Post by SiestaJimmy
	Notable EPs in USA by Kwilk	1,201	27	10/08/2022 04:11PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	2 ablations and now ocasional junctional heart rythm by allen	766	4	09/27/2022 01:14PM Last Post by allen
	GI changes during Afib? by susan.d	979	11	09/30/2022 07:10AM Last Post by susan.d
	Pulse field ablation appt. with Dr. Vivek Reddy by Johnnyk80	1,087	8	05/04/2023 03:31PM Last Post by Johnnyk80
	Paxlovid while on Eliquis by frankangelo	861	8	09/26/2022 07:16AM Last Post by frankangelo
	Stopping Afib - Transcutaneous Electrical Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Suppress Atrial Fibrillation by OzRob	1,345	28	12/07/2022 08:10AM Last Post by OzRob
	PAC Ablate or not? by sldabrowski	1,053	13	12/28/2022 01:17PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Medicare by JAYHAWK	791	4	09/22/2022 09:17PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Save ablation for medicare by allofus	1,014	3	09/22/2022 06:19PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Stroke risk: LAA Shape or ABC or CHA2DS2-VASc by Kwilk	820	4	09/29/2022 10:47PM Last Post by Kwilk
	Markers of Myocardial Damage, Tissue Healing, and Inflammation After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Atrial Tachyarrhythmias by susan.d	1,586	31	10/02/2022 09:14PM Last Post by Kwilk
	Inhaled flecainide by MikeN	714	2	09/19/2022 08:22PM Last Post by gloaming
	Good book for afib newbies by californiagal	798	1	09/19/2022 12:20AM Last Post by californiagal
	Pericardial ablation by Mark	748	5	09/20/2022 03:18AM Last Post by Mark
	Afib and power plate by Sam	866	3	09/17/2022 04:26PM Last Post by Sam
	AV-node ablation (AVNA) VS AV-node isolation (AVNI)? by susan.d	1,008	6	09/18/2022 03:57AM Last Post by susan.d
	Eliquis vs Plavix? by susan.d	788	3	09/17/2022 12:25AM Last Post by Carey
	PACs and digestion by bettylou4488	943	8	09/19/2022 02:25PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Can vagal afibbers still vomit? by Pompon	831	8	09/23/2022 12:40PM Last Post by Pompon
	Magnesium L-Threonate by Que	850	3	09/14/2022 09:31PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Bivalent Covid booster & Afib by Daisy	1,332	20	09/20/2022 08:33PM Last Post by Carey
	Adrenaline and afib by Geocappy	1,152	17	10/03/2022 05:35PM Last Post by Kwilk
	I’m back…cautionary tale! by Patti Starr	1,074	7	09/22/2022 09:11PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Finding a good EP by LoisA	1,092	10	09/14/2022 09:22PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Ablation and the long game by Kwilk	1,783	37	09/15/2022 07:02PM Last Post by susan.d
	Not receiving any posts by Pixie	788	5	09/11/2022 08:35AM Last Post by Pompon
	Ablation of Refractory VT Using Intramyocardial Needle Delivered Heated Saline–Enhanced Radiofrequency Energy by susan.d	766	3	09/08/2022 07:47PM Last Post by susan.d
	More than PACs by Rayole4382	1,098	16	12/19/2022 06:08AM Last Post by Carey
	Do I have heart block? by susan.d	950	5	09/04/2022 06:34PM Last Post by Carey
	zinc/copper imbalance by LynnJ	1,023	12	09/22/2022 09:09PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	initial appt is 2 months away by Kwilk	1,135	14	09/13/2022 06:27PM Last Post by Kwilk
	Flutter showing up as SVT on Zio Patch? by bneedell	977	9	09/07/2022 10:22AM Last Post by Pompon
	Amiodarone by LMC	1,032	10	09/03/2022 06:05PM Last Post by Carey
	How soon for 2nd ablation? by BigBoy2020	1,189	13	09/07/2022 07:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Question on vagally mediated AFib by Dina Yaffa	1,040	11	09/01/2022 12:01AM Last Post by gloaming
	What path should I take? by OzRob	1,178	18	09/05/2022 01:55AM Last Post by OzRob
	How long does it take for Eliquis to leave the body by Que	1,105	7	08/31/2022 02:13PM Last Post by susan.d
	Medicare proposes changes to catheter ablations by Pixie	927	2	09/07/2022 05:55AM Last Post by ln108
	blood thinners/ massage therapy by bettylou4488	797	3	08/28/2022 11:59AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulatioin by willsdw	799	6	08/29/2022 03:19PM Last Post by vanlith
	A fib and flutter beginning 9 days after ablation by ZoeySusan3464	1,016	18	12/20/2022 08:13PM Last Post by ZoeySusan3464
	3 months and two days by BigBoy2020	863	5	08/28/2022 02:30PM Last Post by Ken
	Salt Water Pools, Water Softeners and the Heart by Not_in_Kansas	795	7	08/27/2022 12:15AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Loop Recorder Implant by Ginger	700	4	08/29/2022 04:54AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Reco for EP in Wilmington or Raleigh, NC area by Ginger	1,033	12	08/29/2022 11:46AM Last Post by Ginger
	LAA by JoyWin	761	1	08/25/2022 09:58AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Early Rhythm Control in Patients With AF and High Comorbidity Burden by susan.d	774	1	08/25/2022 09:11AM Last Post by susan.d
	Contact force Device approval by sldabrowski	683	2	08/25/2022 08:17PM Last Post by Carey
	PAC/Med question / anxiety meds by bettylou4488	729	3	08/25/2022 12:52AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Dental procedure no EPI. But feeling jittery by Poppino	925	14	08/30/2022 10:21PM Last Post by Madeline
	Post PF Ablation Woes and Hello! by disco	880	6	08/24/2022 02:33AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Good or bad idea to get a cardio Cat Scan? by tobherd	1,111	15	08/30/2022 08:00PM Last Post by susan.d
	oxidative stress and afib by Joe	962	8	08/29/2022 09:56PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Supporting Afibbers.org II by GeorgeN	1,770	15	07/03/2023 10:41PM Last Post by KenH
	Seemingly successful ablation at Duke by karin	972	4	08/22/2022 09:44PM Last Post by karin
	To watchman or not by jasams	1,635	37	08/30/2022 03:57PM Last Post by JayBros
	Worth Noting: More on the importance of Vitamin D and Vitamin K…. by Jackie	1,297	12	09/08/2022 12:08PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Should one temporarily increase Eliquis from 2.5 to 5 during covid? by susan.d	1,003	10	08/21/2022 02:42PM Last Post by susan.d
	end of "blanking" by bneedell	1,007	10	08/23/2022 06:04PM Last Post by bneedell
	Magnesium Threonate and afib by bettylou4488	1,257	13	09/18/2022 11:15PM Last Post by californiagal
	Post Watchman FLX Six Month TEE by JayBros	740	4	08/15/2022 01:57PM Last Post by susan.d
	Atrial Fibrillation and the Risk of Early-Onset Dementia in Adults Aged <70 Years by susan.d	873	4	08/15/2022 01:30AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Wow- Good RX Flecainide by Geocappy	1,093	9	08/25/2022 03:31AM Last Post by Carey
	Vitamin C reducing frequency of AF episodes? by Joe	1,247	9	08/13/2022 03:47PM Last Post by LoisA
	PACs after ablation by Rayole4382	1,160	8	08/30/2022 07:50PM Last Post by RalphL
	Amiodarone by LMC	1,118	10	08/12/2022 03:50PM Last Post by LMC
	Ablation: Just Got Back to Room by Geocappy	1,921	37	08/18/2022 02:52PM Last Post by JoyWin
	What to do? by MarkoP	1,122	14	08/10/2022 10:29PM Last Post by MarkoP
	The market’s biggest winners and losers in the Inflation Reduction Act by JakeL	806	1	08/09/2022 03:48AM Last Post by JakeL
	Ins Coverage for Watchman? by Madeline	732	4	08/15/2022 03:27PM Last Post by Carey
	Recovery by Geocappy	787	4	08/09/2022 01:08AM Last Post by Carey
	So Much Medicine by Geocappy	852	5	08/09/2022 06:20AM Last Post by susan.d
	Blood oxygen level during the sleep and AFib by Afibber20	1,059	12	08/18/2022 03:01PM Last Post by Geocappy
	Today is my 1 Yr Anniversary- Natale Ablation 8-6-21 by Poppino	1,166	17	08/12/2022 11:58AM Last Post by JoyWin
	Muscle fatigue by Geocappy	793	4	08/06/2022 01:22AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	The Watchman and X-rays by tobherd	870	3	08/05/2022 05:40AM Last Post by susan.d
	Maybe a pig heart for AFIB? by PavanPharter	775	1	08/04/2022 11:10PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Terrific new book: “The Beat of Life” by Dean	1,151	6	08/09/2022 01:52PM Last Post by Pompon
	Hybrid ablation? by allofus	842	4	08/03/2022 09:34PM Last Post by allofus
	I need to share by californiagal	1,253	13	08/22/2022 08:46PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Cardizem and peripheral edema by susan.d	944	7	08/03/2022 11:37PM Last Post by Not_in_Kansas
	Prescription refills by Pixie	783	4	08/03/2022 01:19AM Last Post by Carey
	Sleep apnea and Afib by sldabrowski	1,213	15	08/09/2022 05:11AM Last Post by PavanPharter
	New member, husband has permanent Afib, what to do? by Grace	898	4	08/01/2022 10:21PM Last Post by Carey
	PACs / flecainide by swhanson	1,100	8	08/21/2022 11:33PM Last Post by swhanson
	Getting off of baby aspirin by tobherd	1,120	17	08/26/2022 01:15AM Last Post by Carey
	"touchup" ablation I think by Madeline	1,195	7	08/05/2022 09:47PM Last Post by Daisy
	taurine with L-arginine by Afibber20	899	4	07/31/2022 09:00PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Sotalol effects on potassium ?? by susan.d	884	9	07/31/2022 08:54PM Last Post by susan.d
	I am suppose to have Persistent Afib by Geocappy	2,050	51	08/08/2022 03:54AM Last Post by Carey
	Ranolazine and afib by Jeff W	841	4	08/01/2022 12:56PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Any ideas about this, since my doctor doesn't seem to know anything.. by Sozo	898	6	08/01/2022 09:53PM Last Post by allofus
	TEE a vagal afib trigger? by susan.d	951	9	07/31/2022 02:28AM Last Post by susan.d
	Very useful and informative cheat list when reading an ekg by susan.d	863	1	07/27/2022 09:43PM Last Post by susan.d
	Xarelto and Paxlovid by Ro	786	2	07/27/2022 02:39PM Last Post by Carey
	New label for afib or flutter or SVT by susan.d	729	3	07/27/2022 07:23AM Last Post by susan.d
	My afib has changed by californiagal	1,229	13	08/03/2022 06:09AM Last Post by californiagal
	Afib for 4 days by Dini	1,043	15	08/02/2022 07:05AM Last Post by Dini
	Assessing need for blood thinner by bettylou4488	939	5	07/25/2022 01:29PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Statistics by JohnBM	1,057	11	09/19/2022 09:42PM Last Post by Kwilk
	Transitory aFib by Mark	1,114	18	07/25/2022 07:21PM Last Post by LLA
	More frequent afib episodes by czk	1,264	11	08/14/2022 11:09PM Last Post by Muntz
	AF Medication by Gillingtons	849	5	07/25/2022 01:21PM Last Post by Gillingtons
	hydration and sleep for afibbers by bneedell	839	3	07/22/2022 08:56AM Last Post by Pompon
	6 years AFIB FREE! by smackman	1,357	14	07/29/2022 07:03PM Last Post by Shannon
	Can Xarelto cause abdominal bloating and gas by colindo	981	8	08/15/2022 01:15AM Last Post by JayBros
	Genetic Afib and ablation by LoisA	1,350	14	07/21/2022 09:44PM Last Post by Carey
	Any need for ANY blood thinners after Watchman implant? by tobherd	1,691	20	08/02/2022 10:38PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Ok I am doing it by Geocappy	1,428	18	07/24/2022 08:49PM Last Post by Muntz
	Castle Connolly top doctors by bneedell	842	7	07/17/2022 08:30PM Last Post by Carey
	A question from a newcomer about atrial fibrillation by Hardy	1,150	7	07/18/2022 12:00AM Last Post by Daisy
	Stopping aspirin after watchman for medical procedure by ron	787	3	07/15/2022 06:08PM Last Post by susan.d
	Flecainide Dosage by Mark	1,233	15	07/19/2022 02:41AM Last Post by susan.d
	Looking for new Cardiologist by Geocappy	1,021	6	07/31/2022 03:37AM Last Post by Geocappy
	2nd ablation completed by wamdvm00	827	2	07/15/2022 01:20AM Last Post by vanlith
	PACs instead of AFib? by anneh	1,312	18	08/02/2022 10:55PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	stopping cardizem by bettylou4488	729	3	07/14/2022 03:47PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Strophanthin by Joe	1,115	15	07/26/2022 06:27AM Last Post by californiagal
	THC/ afib by bettylou4488	975	5	10/09/2022 07:44PM Last Post by orrsally
	Why do so many need a second ablation? by bneedell	1,124	8	07/31/2022 09:15PM Last Post by gloaming
	Noninvasive electrocardiographic imaging–guided targeting of drivers of persistent atrial fibrillation: The TARGET-AF1 trial by susan.d	824	5	07/13/2022 01:28AM Last Post by susan.d
	Significance of average HR while in Afib? by Daisy	1,024	9	07/13/2022 01:54PM Last Post by Daisy
	Am I overthinking this? by Geocappy	1,871	34	07/14/2022 09:41PM Last Post by Geocappy
	Air BNB suggestions near St. David's - going 8/1 by Madeline	1,031	9	07/11/2022 06:51PM Last Post by SailorGuy1
	cardiac signaling issues by AnthonyR	956	5	07/12/2022 07:42PM Last Post by allofus
	Can city drinking water high in contaminates affect arrhythmia? by susan.d	998	4	07/12/2022 02:27AM Last Post by susan.d
	post ablation.. push it or not? by bettylou4488	1,191	4	07/08/2022 03:00PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Second ablation by wamdvm00	851	4	07/07/2022 04:41PM Last Post by wamdvm00
	Diltiazem and other ccbs--are we hooked on benzos? by Not_in_Kansas	1,012	8	01/25/2023 04:37AM Last Post by Carey
	Heart rate real low 3 days?? by Madeline	1,049	7	07/05/2022 11:48PM Last Post by Daisy
	resting heart rate after Afib/flutter ablation by bneedell	923	4	07/03/2022 01:37PM Last Post by bneedell
	Ablation Schedule by Geocappy	1,316	24	07/08/2022 11:15PM Last Post by Shannon
	Kardia "possible arial fibrillation" reading by bneedell	1,033	9	07/02/2022 06:53AM Last Post by Pompon
	My Natale Ablation by LLA	1,024	3	06/30/2022 05:47PM Last Post by Shannon
	COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Increase CV Event Risk in Those With Existing Disease by susan.d	992	13	07/22/2022 09:57PM Last Post by Que
	Drug Interactions Affecting Oral Anticoagulant Use by susan.d	779	2	06/28/2022 03:07PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Gene therapy for AF? by allofus	875	4	06/27/2022 03:25AM Last Post by Pompon
	Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common complication after cardiac surgery. by susan.d	684	1	06/26/2022 06:42AM Last Post by susan.d
	Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Worse Noncardiac Surgery Outcomes by susan.d	764	1	06/24/2022 02:57AM Last Post by susan.d
	Maybe Off Topic by Geocappy	898	5	06/24/2022 01:59AM Last Post by susan.d
	Simple ablation is the best. by PavanPharter	1,308	9	06/30/2022 12:43PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	lexiscan and atrial fibrillation? by susan.d	1,125	7	06/30/2022 08:51PM Last Post by susan.d
	Touch up or not. by JoyWin	964	4	07/11/2022 07:08PM Last Post by mwcf
	Heart monitor by Pixie	1,076	12	06/29/2022 05:42PM Last Post by Pixie
	40 year old considering ablation by czk	1,171	15	07/15/2022 01:28AM Last Post by Carey
	Flecanide/ heart failure / QRS by bettylou4488	1,430	18	06/22/2022 11:44PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Continous tighting or squeezing with flecainide ?? by Sozo	996	9	06/20/2022 02:57PM Last Post by vanlith
	A-Fib free now for 30 days by Steve Verplank	971	1	06/17/2022 10:29PM Last Post by Steve Verplank
	What is the nature of ablated tissue? by PavanPharter	1,019	6	06/25/2022 09:22PM Last Post by Carey
	One week post PFA by SailorGuy1	850	3	06/17/2022 06:56PM Last Post by Pompon
	Now and then I just want a drink. by PavanPharter	1,400	13	06/19/2022 12:03PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Xarelto after successful ablation and no AF episodes by aldona	1,499	10	06/19/2022 09:45PM Last Post by frankangelo
	nose bleed and Xarelto by colindo	966	3	06/18/2022 11:35PM Last Post by gmperf
	can I take vitamin D3 + K2 on Eliquis 5mg x day by Jake	931	3	06/16/2022 03:24AM Last Post by Jake
	Having an ablation out of area. by Pixie	893	5	06/15/2022 01:01PM Last Post by Ken
	Is Advice for A-Fib the same as for Atrial Flutter by Madeline	1,226	12	06/16/2022 07:48PM Last Post by Pompon
	Checking in with an Update by Poppino	1,033	8	06/13/2022 05:40PM Last Post by Daisy
	New inhaler / A fib by Sunshine13	763	1	06/11/2022 01:52PM Last Post by Sunshine13
	A Better Predictor of Atrial Fibrillation? by PavanPharter	962	3	06/09/2022 05:54PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Vitamin D and Magnesium interaction by Que	1,050	4	06/09/2022 06:08PM Last Post by Jackie
	Free cardioversion by PavanPharter	1,577	15	06/11/2022 01:21PM Last Post by ggheld
	Pulse Field Ablation and SVT+AFib by rel	1,484	22	06/10/2022 12:21AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Mixing Xarelto & Eliquis by Madeline	1,131	18	06/10/2022 12:58AM Last Post by susan.d
	Ablation Dilemma by hacksman	1,314	9	06/25/2022 11:36PM Last Post by SailorGuy1
	Cardioneuroablation to treat patients with vasovagal syncope, sick sinus syndrome, functional AV block, and other types of dysautonomia such as POTS. by Daisy	836	1	06/05/2022 06:25PM Last Post by Daisy
	Miralax and heart rhythm.. maybe TMI for some by bettylou4488	965	4	06/05/2022 05:36PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	in preparation for ablation trip to Austin by Madeline	885	5	06/05/2022 10:53PM Last Post by Madeline
	Flecainide and Metoprolol by Geocappy	1,180	7	06/03/2022 09:35PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	cardizem pro-arrhythmic? by bettylou4488	942	5	06/09/2022 08:31PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Left atrial flutter & LAA by Madeline	1,524	15	06/12/2022 11:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Prozac by Pixie	1,006	7	06/04/2022 01:36AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	is 20mg Xarelto enough? is there a test by colindo	1,123	7	06/02/2022 09:08PM Last Post by susan.d
	Just about there by Geocappy	1,056	8	05/29/2022 04:44AM Last Post by Pompon
	Mike hansby by mikehansby	1,458	18	06/03/2022 12:46AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Cardioversion 2 weeks post ablation? by bneedell	1,199	16	06/18/2022 02:52PM Last Post by bneedell
	Choosing NOAC Half Dosing by ggheld	1,172	3	05/30/2022 01:29PM Last Post by ggheld
	new here - new afibber - thoughts? by movourneen	1,492	19	06/01/2022 01:27AM Last Post by susan.d
	Upcoming Cryo Ablation by KiwiBlake	1,155	9	05/28/2022 12:37AM Last Post by KiwiBlake
	KardiaMobile Card by Mark	1,166	9	05/30/2022 02:51PM Last Post by Marcia56
	Aspirin by JAYHAWK	976	5	05/27/2022 03:09PM Last Post by Ken
	New Here by Not_in_Kansas	1,111	9	05/27/2022 12:10PM Last Post by Not_in_Kansas
	Permanent ectopy by colindo	1,300	15	08/01/2022 12:38PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Calcium from drinking water by Sambaqui	892	3	05/24/2022 04:31PM Last Post by Sambaqui
	Using Natale and local EP- how does that work? by bettylou4488	1,971	32	06/08/2022 12:05AM Last Post by Daisy
	Adverse Events Associated With AtriClip for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion by susan.d	847	1	05/23/2022 12:50AM Last Post by susan.d
	The Obvious Question: Possible to have an ablation and an Amulet at the same time? by PavanPharter	738	1	05/22/2022 10:49PM Last Post by PavanPharter
	Doctors, hospital announce new procedure for treating AFib by susan.d	1,095	3	05/23/2022 12:25AM Last Post by susan.d
	Iodine and arrhythmias? by bettylou4488	1,111	8	05/25/2022 12:17AM Last Post by Marco
	Unequal prescription of anticoagulants among females and males with atrial fibrillation and similar stroke risk: Should we omit sex category from the CHA2DS2-VASc score? by susan.d	1,163	13	05/30/2022 11:00PM Last Post by Carey
	New aspects of endocrine control of AF and possibilities for clinical translation by Dean	827	2	05/20/2022 03:48PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Aifib and the Thyroid by Marco	924	1	05/19/2022 11:54PM Last Post by Marco
	L-Carnitine ok? by anneh	1,139	8	06/25/2022 11:43PM Last Post by anneh
	Philly Politician Suffers AFib driven Stroke by BobsBeat	1,296	6	06/05/2022 04:32AM Last Post by Carey
	calcium and arrhythmias by Madeline	1,653	23	06/03/2022 08:27PM Last Post by colindo