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	Caffeine's Heart Protection; Tricks for Postural Low BP; Neurostimulation and Afib by susan.d	779	1	02/18/2022 09:23PM Last Post by susan.d
	Afib while you sleep by Bob Thorton	1,103	9	02/22/2022 12:31AM Last Post by susan.d
	In Austin : new member Walkman Club! by Poppino	1,041	16	02/19/2022 04:26PM Last Post by Poppino
	Xarelto’s Medicare cost reduction donut hole plan from manufacturer by susan.d	729	1	02/17/2022 03:04AM Last Post by susan.d
	Anyone here triggered by Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by Percyfaith	700	3	02/18/2022 02:49AM Last Post by susan.d
	Stomach Virus and Heart Meds by FibLish	749	3	02/13/2022 07:14PM Last Post by FibLish
	Question re: Fleccanide, Afib, and previous heart issues by MarkL	996	3	02/13/2022 12:31AM Last Post by MarkL
	I had my watchman implant today by susan.d	1,314	23	02/20/2022 10:29PM Last Post by tobherd
	PVC Ablation by Kleinkp	1,139	6	02/28/2022 10:03PM Last Post by Oldticker
	Watchman vs NOAC safety against clots by susan.d	1,267	14	02/10/2022 11:54PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Long Term ablation study by bettylou4488	1,424	14	02/14/2022 01:08AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Dr. Mandrola by bettylou4488	1,213	11	04/01/2022 05:23AM Last Post by Carey
	PAF by alfrae13	1,023	6	02/06/2022 11:59PM Last Post by Carey
	Pulmonary pressure by Robbiecriss	790	2	02/04/2022 11:10PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Pacs and afib by Bob Thorton	1,758	18	03/03/2022 07:39PM Last Post by adamh
	gradually exertional Shortness of Breath after ablation by JW	1,073	6	02/01/2022 02:55AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Dr opted out of a cardioversion by Rancherv35	822	3	01/31/2022 03:41PM Last Post by Rancherv35
	Palpitations by tallguy31	1,202	16	08/19/2022 04:10AM Last Post by Carey
	Exatest by californiagal	925	4	02/03/2022 12:14AM Last Post by LaniB
	recommendation of a rate control drug that does not cause lung problems by Madeline	1,286	19	02/01/2022 02:26AM Last Post by Madeline
	Asthma medicine / A Fib by Sunshine13	877	8	01/27/2022 08:03PM Last Post by Carey
	Post ablation afib apple watch by jennifer92151	969	5	02/07/2022 02:49AM Last Post by Florida
	Persistant flutter after ablation and late Eliquis dose by Skford	1,257	12	01/31/2022 04:32AM Last Post by KenKY
	Afib diagnosed 40 year old male by Bob Thorton	1,588	22	04/21/2022 02:39PM Last Post by JRusso
	Using a doctor who is long distance and often traveling...has it's downside... by tobherd	1,050	14	01/26/2022 03:33AM Last Post by tobherd
	Protein Biomarkers and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	809	1	01/20/2022 04:51AM Last Post by susan.d
	Subclinical Atrial Disease: A Window to Prevent AF and HF? by susan.d	961	2	01/20/2022 01:40PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Dr Gupta/York Cardiology re AF/Dementia by anneh	1,017	9	01/20/2022 01:10AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Question. Sinus Rhythm with 2nd degree block type 1 by Rob Wilson	778	2	01/17/2022 10:48PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	First afib episode - perfect health? by adamh	2,074	32	02/05/2022 12:36AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Which metoprolol succinate is best: a Cleveland Clinic doctor's advice by David_L	1,135	8	01/25/2022 10:54PM Last Post by Pixie
	Traveling to Austin by Pixie	860	5	01/18/2022 07:00PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Cardiac Events Potentially Associated to Remdesivir by susan.d	757	2	01/15/2022 03:58AM Last Post by David_L
	Watchman done! Operating staff sang to me by tobherd	929	9	01/14/2022 11:34PM Last Post by susan.d
	Covid and increased arrhythmia by susan.d	1,420	28	01/15/2022 10:03PM Last Post by Joe
	Re: Very frequent PAC's by AsympPACs	820	11	01/26/2022 03:41AM Last Post by AsympPACs
	What does it mean? ( random, sudden increase in beats) by Tweez	1,081	17	01/15/2022 02:23AM Last Post by JoyWin
	In search of cheaper and/or better drugs by David_L	1,096	10	01/19/2022 02:55AM Last Post by David_L
	Is cardiac tele-health appointments with cardiologists really free with Medicare? by susan.d	756	3	01/15/2022 12:52AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Heart rate / pulse rate by Rob Wilson	1,215	15	01/17/2022 11:14PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Cardio version by Rancherv35	1,002	4	01/31/2022 04:23AM Last Post by Rancherv35
	KardiaMobile 6L device to measure QT intervals question by MarkL	1,040	7	01/26/2022 08:45AM Last Post by Trishie
	Watchman by rocketritch	919	6	01/12/2022 10:00PM Last Post by Carey
	Long term afib studies by bettylou4488	925	8	06/10/2022 04:14AM Last Post by Carey
	seeking alternative cardiologist by californiagal	789	3	01/11/2022 08:25PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Hospital hasn't said if I need to stop Eliquis before getting Watchman - should I? by tobherd	756	4	01/11/2022 03:10PM Last Post by Carey
	At-home devices for monitoring BP w/ EKG technology by Rob Wilson	1,341	10	01/15/2022 03:03PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Data on patients going into afib post-Watchman procedure. by Rob Wilson	978	10	01/09/2022 02:45AM Last Post by susan.d
	Blood Pressure Question by Lee2022	934	5	01/08/2022 11:50PM Last Post by Carey
	Exercise While Having Arrhythmia by Lee2022	1,393	10	01/24/2022 04:39AM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	My cardiologist doesn't seem to fully understand LAA isolation by tobherd	1,142	22	01/13/2022 09:24PM Last Post by Carey
	Re-ablate LAA after watchman ? by Tony in Boston	1,400	26	01/11/2022 02:38AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New to AFib by Kev	1,583	22	01/21/2022 06:37PM Last Post by susan.d
	Getting a Watchman next week and feeling unsure...and scared by tobherd	1,064	11	01/04/2022 10:19PM Last Post by Carey
	Sonatol post ablation by triplea	882	6	01/06/2022 12:50AM Last Post by Carey
	I’m new to Forum and struggling with my condition…. by Tweez	2,148	37	02/12/2022 03:01AM Last Post by BOBW1287
	Check out this site if you are scheduled for an ablation by susan.d	884	1	01/03/2022 04:32AM Last Post by susan.d
	Very frequent PAC's by sisyphus222	1,296	12	03/02/2022 08:26PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	Have a Date in Austin for Watchman by Poppino	1,010	9	01/08/2022 06:40AM Last Post by rocketritch
	Omron Readings by Lee2022	1,170	13	05/07/2022 04:19PM Last Post by Searching9
	I’ve been on Amiodarone for 7 months now with no side effects. by Mabmedz	984	10	04/18/2022 06:29PM Last Post by Steve Verplank
	Coricidin by JDfiB	760	3	12/31/2021 03:16AM Last Post by JDfiB
	Remaining on blood thinners post Watchman procedure by Rob Wilson	985	6	12/30/2021 11:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Exercise & afib by Rob Wilson	1,078	7	01/02/2022 04:15AM Last Post by JayBros
	Post Ablation & Watchman Arrhythmia by KenKY	1,035	4	12/30/2021 10:17PM Last Post by susan.d
	Is this v-tach? by susan.d	800	4	12/29/2021 10:28PM Last Post by susan.d
	Improving A-fib outcomes by losing weight by David_L	1,149	14	12/29/2021 02:32AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Flacainide by alfrae13	899	3	12/26/2021 01:33PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	V tach after ablation by hiker	1,008	9	12/26/2021 02:54AM Last Post by hiker
	post ablation encouragement needed by marko	914	4	12/28/2021 06:40PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Eliquis- still in horrible pain by Poppino	1,277	16	01/03/2022 06:10AM Last Post by Carey
	HR up after stopping Sotalol - Normal ? by Tony in Boston	704	2	12/22/2021 03:32PM Last Post by Carey
	adult congenital electrophysiologist by bettylou4488	966	6	12/22/2021 05:21AM Last Post by Carey
	1 year post ablation A-fib free. by frankangelo	992	6	12/24/2021 03:36AM Last Post by Brian_og
	Walking as good for Heart as Running: Lakkireddy by Poppino	868	1	12/20/2021 04:49PM Last Post by Poppino
	monocytes high lab scores and arrhythmias by susan.d	809	4	12/20/2021 09:17PM Last Post by Carey
	Afib at night by gethealthy6	1,169	7	01/31/2022 01:59AM Last Post by tallguy31
	Afib trigger by Afibber20	1,111	5	12/21/2021 01:54AM Last Post by Afibber20
	First af episode after ablation by Lenlec	1,114	9	12/20/2021 04:30PM Last Post by Lenlec
	Ablation or not by jrmnr	1,247	13	12/22/2021 02:21PM Last Post by Ken
	Supporting afibbers.org by GeorgeN	1,635	13	08/22/2022 04:03PM Last Post by karin
	Wearable ECG device by BobsBeat	959	9	01/13/2022 09:46PM Last Post by AsympPACs
	"well over a thousand" from this forum have seen Natale? by David_L	1,379	12	01/08/2022 05:23PM Last Post by CarolM
	Long term persistent, asymptomatic, until now! by diesel	940	5	12/16/2021 09:22PM Last Post by David_L
	How many of you folks developed Afib after getting the watchman? by susan.d	1,053	11	12/17/2021 05:28AM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation tomorrow by Brian_og	1,217	17	12/21/2021 10:45PM Last Post by Juggsy75
	Vagal afib or electrolyte related? Low carb/keto by BigBoy2020	1,241	6	12/29/2021 07:55AM Last Post by unangan
	Wolf Mini-maze by bettylou4488	1,278	11	03/23/2023 08:27PM Last Post by saulger
	HRS expert panel video mostly about Pulsed Field Ablation by David_L	869	1	12/12/2021 04:28AM Last Post by David_L
	Do you wish you had never done an ablation? by bettylou4488	2,421	36	09/19/2022 01:37AM Last Post by Madeline
	AFib and ASD by Robbiecriss	789	7	01/21/2022 07:40PM Last Post by Robbiecriss
	2 Months post ablation, 1 week off Amiodarone by Thelonious71	765	2	12/08/2021 03:43PM Last Post by Carey
	Rhythm control in asymptomatic ‘early’ atrial fibrillation: birth of a new paradigm? by susan.d	945	8	12/12/2021 08:27AM Last Post by Pompon
	FDA warning on the WatchMan by David_L	933	12	12/09/2021 03:36PM Last Post by Poppino
	***Update*** Re: New to Afib and requesting high Potassium advice by MarkL	761	3	12/06/2021 09:05PM Last Post by MarkL
	Covid-19 and A-fib by David_L	837	5	12/07/2021 05:21AM Last Post by David_L
	Does this clinic sound like a place to go for an ablation? by David_L	1,463	26	12/11/2021 06:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Radiation exposure during ablation by David_L	811	2	12/06/2021 08:39PM Last Post by Jeff W
	What to make of this?? Neale a legit reporter by Poppino	823	6	12/06/2021 01:26PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	cumulative ECV / DCR electrocardioversions by strongHeart	789	9	12/05/2021 05:07PM Last Post by Carey
	A Fib by alfrae13	863	5	12/04/2021 02:57AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	If you are considering on getting an Abbott pacemaker… by susan.d	873	10	12/03/2021 03:20PM Last Post by susan.d
	8 month post-ablation niggles by ElectroBlu	1,339	21	12/06/2021 07:04PM Last Post by ElectroBlu
	Acupuncture and A-fib by David_L	1,117	14	12/08/2021 07:45AM Last Post by Pompon
	Quality of life after the initial treatment of atrial fibrillation with cryoablation versus drug therapy by susan.d	970	6	12/06/2021 12:10AM Last Post by Carey
	How high can a BNP test results be before heart failure is a concern? by susan.d	1,598	8	12/01/2021 11:25PM Last Post by susan.d
	LAA and TEE by Pixie	810	4	11/30/2021 12:54PM Last Post by JayBros
	Omega-3 Supplements Could Elevate Risk of Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	850	2	11/28/2021 10:42PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Cardioversion side effects? by susan.d	1,128	14	12/01/2021 06:08AM Last Post by Carey
	BNP number decreasing, but kidney function seems to be worsening by FibLish	879	5	12/06/2021 10:45PM Last Post by Carey
	Liquid Mg by bettylou4488	991	8	12/06/2021 10:06PM Last Post by susan.d
	Massage inducing atrial fibrillation?! by karin	1,366	11	12/10/2021 05:36AM Last Post by Carey
	Junctional rhythm and pacemakers by susan.d	771	3	11/28/2021 02:25AM Last Post by susan.d
	Senior (>65) high dose fluzone shot by susan.d	896	5	11/25/2021 04:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	New to site - questions by GeorgeS	1,587	24	12/13/2021 07:32PM Last Post by GeorgeS
	lung function ?? by bettylou4488	842	5	11/23/2021 08:42PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	My Dr Natale virtual: very new revelations!! by Poppino	1,009	2	11/24/2021 04:02PM Last Post by rocketritch
	Individualized Studies of Triggers of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation by susan.d	1,551	20	12/10/2021 07:51PM Last Post by GaryPNW
	Valves/AF by Elizabeth	766	2	11/20/2021 12:14PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Can collagen powder cause Afib? by Will1789	1,204	3	11/20/2021 12:47AM Last Post by Carey
	TEE .. what can it tell (other than blood clot) by bettylou4488	755	3	11/20/2021 02:39AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	I Have A Virtual with Dr Natale Monday: my questions by Poppino	825	3	11/19/2021 02:46PM Last Post by Poppino
	Touch up ablations by frankangelo	1,120	10	11/17/2021 06:09PM Last Post by frankangelo
	A Fib by alfrae13	1,168	11	11/18/2021 02:38PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Melatonin and heart rate? by bettylou4488	888	5	11/14/2021 01:55AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	PACs or PVCs ? by Pompon	919	6	11/13/2021 10:34PM Last Post by Carey
	Ablation next week- help relieve my anxiety! by Jlpattison	1,178	11	11/15/2021 08:23PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Two Days Post Ablation by triplea	1,335	18	11/18/2021 12:15AM Last Post by triplea
	O2 device- is it accurate? by susan.d	1,302	10	11/11/2021 10:19PM Last Post by susan.d
	Need more advice please about afternoon ectopics by keeferbdeefer	983	8	11/11/2021 06:41PM Last Post by susan.d
	permanent AF can it contribute to Tricuspid regurgitation by Elizabeth	945	5	11/09/2021 05:56AM Last Post by Carey
	Ectopic after shingles shot by keeferbdeefer	865	3	11/06/2021 11:45PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	Afib question about booster side effects in causing arrhythmia by susan.d	3,372	36	12/11/2021 02:38AM Last Post by Will1789
	sleep apnea and afib by bettylou4488	1,300	12	11/05/2021 03:56PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Supplements by Juggsy75	1,498	21	11/06/2021 03:35PM Last Post by Allegra1215
	L- Carnitine by californiagal	853	1	11/02/2021 05:03AM Last Post by californiagal
	Allspice and eliquis by susan.d	855	2	11/01/2021 11:35PM Last Post by Carey
	KARDIA 6L monitor by alfrae13	1,127	14	11/15/2021 08:57PM Last Post by imtbkr
	Potassium/Magnesium/PACs-PVCs/Flutter-AFib by Allegra1215	1,095	7	10/31/2021 06:16PM Last Post by susan.d
	Grape-sized electric balloon by scribbler	826	6	11/02/2021 11:53AM Last Post by scribbler
	Wim Hof Method and Afib WHM by lermentov	1,312	2	10/30/2021 10:40PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Persistent Afib/flutter Rears its Head -- Again by JayBros	1,215	15	11/04/2021 07:22PM Last Post by JayBros
	Alternatives to Flecainide by Sam	1,152	14	11/03/2021 11:49AM Last Post by Pompon
	sauna type? by LaniB			This topic has been moved.
	Abbott Amulet Update? by ln108	845	3	10/27/2021 11:13PM Last Post by ln108
	Catheter ablation for persistent afib/aflutter by Pixie	886	2	10/26/2021 02:36PM Last Post by Carey
	Vein of Marshall Alcohol Ablation by Pixie	749	3	10/26/2021 06:06PM Last Post by Pompon
	Tooth Extraction on Eliquis??? by Poppino	1,216	8	10/26/2021 09:04PM Last Post by Lorraine
	Heart rate control meds by Dini	1,131	20	10/26/2021 03:41PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Episodes of Afib by Chris Ann Smith	1,235	11	10/24/2021 11:22PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Welp... blood clot. no ablation by bettylou4488	1,061	23	10/31/2021 03:42PM Last Post by Carey
	AF by alfrae13	888	5	10/23/2021 12:41AM Last Post by Carey
	Flecainide POP/Daily or herbal alternatives? Must decide SOON. by cla-fib	1,078	8	10/27/2021 07:20PM Last Post by LaniB
	New thinking on OAC after Watchman (thoughts?) by Poppino	1,327	6	10/26/2021 10:20PM Last Post by Mauricio
	They’re back! by tsco	971	3	10/19/2021 12:55PM Last Post by tsco
	Interesting algorithm to assess the need of long-term anticoagulation in pts with AF that takes into account the possible LA appendage isolation during RF ablation and the morphology of LA appendage by susan.d	741	1	10/18/2021 07:32PM Last Post by susan.d
	Omegas and AFIB by Faith v.	1,462	9	10/19/2021 02:12PM Last Post by Poppino
	What is this wavy zigzag ekg? by susan.d	1,022	5	10/21/2021 02:30AM Last Post by susan.d
	staying in afib? by bettylou4488	1,259	18	10/19/2021 05:46PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Second Thoughts by triplea	1,115	10	11/07/2021 11:57PM Last Post by Pixie
	L-carnitine supplements by susan.d	1,150	5	11/08/2021 08:27AM Last Post by californiagal
	How much Flec is too much? by Ritva	995	11	10/21/2021 12:41AM Last Post by susan.d
	Percutaneous Aspiration of LAA Thrombus by susan.d	881	2	10/12/2021 12:49AM Last Post by Carey
	In afib by Mark	916	3	10/11/2021 03:46AM Last Post by Mark
	Flutter while waiting for Dr. Natale fix by Tony in Boston	989	5	10/17/2021 11:12AM Last Post by Tony in Boston
	Can I Do Anything To Improve LAA Velocity??? by Poppino	1,503	21	10/22/2021 01:12AM Last Post by Carey
	PACs & PVCs & paroxysmal afib by Muntz	1,680	14	11/21/2021 10:41PM Last Post by Carey
	Pre- ablation med questions by bettylou4488	1,050	5	10/09/2021 07:05AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Muscle Weakness On Flecainide by Howenow	1,159	12	10/20/2021 05:17PM Last Post by tibbar
	PFA trial by Skford	1,136	8	10/29/2021 08:39PM Last Post by Ralph
	Loop Recorder by imtbkr	771	3	10/16/2021 07:47AM Last Post by JoyWin
	CT Scan prior to ablation showed a mass on liver, should I stay on Amio? by Thelonious71	772	2	10/07/2021 03:34PM Last Post by Carey
	Wearable HRM's by HBHNH603	1,042	3	10/10/2021 03:01PM Last Post by Tony in Boston
	Reports Ventricular Fibrillation Caused by Primary Carnitine Deficiency by susan.d	842	5	10/08/2021 04:06AM Last Post by LaniB
	Study on AFib as a cause of stroke in paroxysmal individuals by Brian_og	1,242	11	10/07/2021 10:13PM Last Post by Carey
	Best Long-term Treatment For Persistent Afib In Older Person by Ice Man	1,479	24	10/29/2021 01:54PM Last Post by JoyWin
	Eliquis Side Effects??? Joint and Back Pain by Poppino	1,497	10	10/12/2021 10:58PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	New to AF struggle by EthanF	969	5	10/04/2021 09:35PM Last Post by EthanF
	New to Afib and requesting high Potassium advice by MarkL	1,343	12	12/05/2021 10:00PM Last Post by MarkL
	Palpitations post ablation by Sam3726	1,256	15	10/03/2021 04:43PM Last Post by Pompon
	Af during ablation by Lenlec	1,004	6	09/30/2021 12:33PM Last Post by Lenlec
	Why don’t I have a “Notification Button” on Medtronic Heart Link app? by [email protected]	1,080	7	10/14/2021 04:48AM Last Post by susan.d
	Report on 41 years of full-time afib by rogermunns	1,486	7	10/03/2021 11:31PM Last Post by pgrove1
	Atrial Fibrillation: New Solutions for an Old Problem by Todd	1,625	2	09/25/2021 08:53PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Amio to Flec by BobsBeat	1,050	9	10/02/2021 01:49PM Last Post by Sam3726
	An unexpected set-back by Pixie	1,213	10	09/27/2021 01:21AM Last Post by LaniB
	Information I would need to contact Dr. Natale by 1ablation	912	3	09/24/2021 07:06PM Last Post by 1ablation
	Call from Dr. Natale’s office by Pixie	1,091	9	09/23/2021 06:06AM Last Post by Carey
	dizziness by Tim	934	4	10/02/2021 05:08PM Last Post by Poppino
	Flutter not afib by swhanson	995	5	09/23/2021 12:33PM Last Post by swhanson
	Persistent afib by NealM	795	3	09/26/2021 12:37AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Breathless and little stamina 3 weeks out cryo AF ablation by Sam3726	931	9	09/21/2021 01:06PM Last Post by Sam3726
	Diltiazem by Michael777	1,047	10	09/26/2021 08:49PM Last Post by Michael777
	Did Covid or vaccine accelerate my Afib? by Thelonious71	1,297	11	10/09/2021 05:25AM Last Post by pbcross
	Anesthesia by bettylou4488	1,002	13	09/20/2021 07:08PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Watchman commercial by Mark	877	4	09/19/2021 03:45AM Last Post by Mark
	3 days post cryo ablation by Lenlec	909	5	09/18/2021 06:13PM Last Post by Lenlec
	Price of Eliquis major increase 2022 part D by smackman	2,770	12	10/20/2021 01:08PM Last Post by ggheld
	17 days post cryo ablation AF by Sam3726	844	3	09/16/2021 03:39PM Last Post by Sam3726
	Holter monitor results by Lillyh	891	4	09/16/2021 01:25AM Last Post by Carey