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	Anyone taking Ribose? by Evelyn	447	4	08/25/2024 11:55PM Last Post by californiagal
	Flutter seems quite different than Afib by Evelyn	519	5	07/26/2024 09:13PM Last Post by Carey
	A Few Good Days- GABA, Theanine, and Anti-Inflammatories by MeganMN	593	11	07/27/2024 12:01AM Last Post by Nancy9
	Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis and cardiac arrhythmias by Nancy9	599	15	08/16/2024 04:38AM Last Post by windyshores
	Duration of Atrial Fibrillation Persistence: Implications for Recurrence Risk After Catheter Ablation and Efficacy of Additional Substrate Ablation by susan.d	571	1	07/25/2024 09:26AM Last Post by susan.d
	Xeralto by Joe	433	3	07/26/2024 06:24PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Tracking afib&heart rate on Apple Series IX watch. by Searching9	640	19	07/25/2024 04:27PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	PFA ablation by Glen24	574	9	09/06/2024 08:57PM Last Post by Glen24
	Mayo Rochester? by MeganMN	479	3	08/02/2024 06:40AM Last Post by Dini
	Newbie Seeking Thoughts/Advice by RichFL	640	8	07/22/2024 08:41PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Euflexxa Injections and a-fib by SueChef	445	6	07/21/2024 06:15PM Last Post by Daisy
	15 Hour Monitor by MeganMN	498	1	07/20/2024 11:44PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Post-ablation by Drummer	471	7	09/17/2024 09:54PM Last Post by Drummer
	Is there a difference between Diltiazem CD and XR? by kliving	512	5	07/26/2024 03:10AM Last Post by kliving
	Ranolazine and PVI Questions by MeganMN	414	3	07/19/2024 10:53PM Last Post by kliving
	Pain around Heart after exertion by The Anti-Fib	501	5	07/19/2024 06:22PM Last Post by Carey
	What do these other things mean on a Kardia? by SueChef	507	2	07/19/2024 02:19PM Last Post by Carey
	Safety of pulsed field ablation in more than 17,000 patients with atrial fibrillation in the MANIFEST-17K study by sldabrowski	560	5	07/18/2024 06:53PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Mapping and Ablation of Premature Ventricular Complexes: State of the Art by sldabrowski	447	1	07/17/2024 02:02PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Increases Risk for Atrial Fibrillation by sldabrowski	577	5	07/28/2024 11:41PM Last Post by DoloMiddleMo
	The Carb Addiction Doc on Colchicine vs. statins by gloaming	769	13	07/28/2024 12:19AM Last Post by californiagal
	Help Please. Questions. Inappropriate sinus tachycardia, others by AL1983	462	4	07/17/2024 10:25PM Last Post by gloaming
	Atrial Fibrillation and Coeliac Disease by captain.chaos	513	3	07/15/2024 09:39PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	No Meds, Uncertain Future by MeganMN	960	17	08/03/2024 07:52PM Last Post by Nancy9
	Ablation for Afib Completed by Diana	547	5	07/11/2024 09:14PM Last Post by gloaming
	Depression and afib by californiagal	633	4	07/11/2024 04:13PM Last Post by kliving
	Why am I getting frequent supraventricular ectopics? by SueChef	737	9	07/08/2024 03:43AM Last Post by Mark
	natural blood thinners by aikidorobbins	735	8	04/01/2025 04:53PM Last Post by SoFla
	Verapamil Allergy by MeganMN	635	10	07/09/2024 02:29AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Multaq and kidney/liver problems? by karin	559	6	11/02/2024 05:48PM Last Post by Sunshine13
	Adventures in Ablation by JDfiB	743	4	07/03/2024 01:30PM Last Post by JDfiB
	Exploring options by docboss	761	10	07/17/2024 02:08PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Why do atrial flutters tend to slow down? by Evelyn	577	6	06/28/2024 02:01PM Last Post by Carey
	Management of Anesthesia for Procedures in the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory by susan.d	528	2	06/29/2024 02:12PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Thromboembolic Events and Vascular Dementia in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Low Apparent Stroke Risk by susan.d	486	1	06/27/2024 08:11AM Last Post by susan.d
	Is amoxicillin safe for Afib patient? by Yuxi	557	3	06/26/2024 09:36PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Paxlovid and Eliquis by hds	627	5	06/30/2024 03:42PM Last Post by Muntz
	Importance of Extra-Cardiac Vagal Stimulation during Catheter Ablation for Vagal Atrial Fibrillation: What is the Hidden Trigger? by susan.d	607	5	06/27/2024 06:08PM Last Post by Daisy
	Suspect HR on Fitbit Charge 5 by Gabbee	555	4	06/28/2024 08:09AM Last Post by Gabbee
	Eliquis + Nattokinase = OK? by hds	658	7	06/27/2024 02:57AM Last Post by Carey
	neurotoxins as a trigger ? by SimonR	570	8	06/24/2024 08:58PM Last Post by gloaming
	Can anxiety cause NSVT? by susan.d	498	1	06/23/2024 09:28AM Last Post by susan.d
	PRECARDIOVERSION ASSESSMENT WITH CT COMPARED WITH TEE IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION OR FLUTTER by susan.d	528	7	06/23/2024 06:45AM Last Post by susan.d
	Upcoming Ablation concerns by JDfiB	703	8	06/30/2024 09:03PM Last Post by CC
	Help with raising potassium? by Evelyn	800	13	07/21/2024 03:54AM Last Post by Drummer
	Just checking In after Ablation by calvin	569	6	06/23/2024 09:30AM Last Post by susan.d
	Recomendations - hotels in Austin for Natale by californiagal	690	11	07/11/2024 08:08AM Last Post by californiagal
	Anti coagulation shows no benefit in Preventing a second stroke by sldabrowski	743	10	06/28/2024 12:45AM Last Post by Carey
	Chewing Diltiazem ? by Evelyn	669	11	06/25/2024 06:05AM Last Post by susan.d
	Is Natale also the PACs guy, or mainly Afib? by WhyMe	739	9	08/20/2024 04:24PM Last Post by Kleinkp
	Country Song.... by MeganMN	609	6	06/26/2024 03:10AM Last Post by MeganMN
	“The Tyranny of Beta Blockers” by Daisy	1,077	12	06/22/2024 09:26PM Last Post by Carey
	BP meds by Dini	563	3	06/15/2024 08:01PM Last Post by Daisy
	Will ablation anesthesia hurt my brain? by Drummer	758	12	06/17/2024 02:35PM Last Post by Drummer
	My new Rx—I just don’t understand by SueChef	751	12	06/15/2024 07:06PM Last Post by Evelyn
	Now what? Too much Diltiazem by SueChef	664	9	06/14/2024 10:16PM Last Post by mjamesone
	? An old iPhone7 & upgrading to Kardia are by SueChef	451	3	06/14/2024 07:05PM Last Post by SueChef
	Arrhythmia or Side Effect? by MeganMN	1,121	35	06/26/2024 03:09AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Electrophysiologists trained in Natale technique? by Iatrogenia	653	8	06/14/2024 06:31PM Last Post by Carey
	Raising arms/hands stops my bigeminy by Evelyn	682	11	06/14/2024 05:03PM Last Post by Daisy
	What Does This ecg Before and After "AIFB" Mean by kenn_green	609	4	06/12/2024 12:02PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	PACs are back again by kliving	738	9	06/12/2024 05:02AM Last Post by kliving
	Long term full dose eliquis for dvt by susan.d	601	3	06/10/2024 09:58PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Lowering my blood pressure lowered my AFib episodes by calvin	658	4	06/10/2024 02:27AM Last Post by Joe
	Diagnosis from hospital. How bad is it? by kliving	677	4	06/10/2024 12:32AM Last Post by Daisy
	Post Ablation Monitor Report by MeganMN	683	8	06/11/2024 04:29AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Antiarrhythmics and Neuro-Psychiatric Symptoms by MeganMN	735	8	06/09/2024 09:32AM Last Post by MeganMN
	What side effects are there from stopping Multaq? by kliving	584	7	06/06/2024 07:12PM Last Post by kliving
	Diltiazem and Taurine interaction? by Evelyn	561	3	06/07/2024 06:33PM Last Post by Evelyn
	1st Ablation Scheduled by Diana	687	7	06/14/2024 03:27PM Last Post by Diana
	Chest Pain and Bigeminy by MeganMN	647	4	06/05/2024 01:30PM Last Post by kliving
	Frequent PVCs and supplements? by Evelyn	840	7	06/11/2024 03:20AM Last Post by McHale
	Blood thinner by Dini	865	14	06/04/2024 02:48AM Last Post by Carey
	Ectopy and Eating by MeganMN	892	15	06/05/2024 04:13AM Last Post by MeganMN
	How much post ablation support would be reasonable to expect from Dr.Natale's post ablation team by Fuzzyduck	906	23	06/02/2024 06:27PM Last Post by G48
	axillary vein thrombosis and increase eliquis recommended???? by susan.d	726	11	06/01/2024 09:32PM Last Post by Carey
	Medications thoughts and next steps by kliving	959	26	06/09/2024 10:40PM Last Post by kliving
	3 months post-ablation roundup by Mel-O	604	3	05/29/2024 11:31AM Last Post by Mel-O
	PACs or Afib? Calling all EKG experts lol by WhyMe	772	10	05/28/2024 09:44PM Last Post by WhyMe
	Get in Rhythm Stay in Rhythm Conference - Dallas Aug 9-11 by sldabrowski	518	2	05/28/2024 04:03PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Serious Bleeding in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Using Diltiazem With Apixaban or Rivaroxaban by sldabrowski	576	2	05/28/2024 02:43PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Complicated Question about Vagus Nerve/Compression/Atrial Health by MeganMN	621	3	05/28/2024 02:34PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Ectopic Atrial Rhythm and Extreme Fatigue by NewMexican	865	11	05/30/2024 01:55PM Last Post by NewMexican
	MSG triggers AFIB, how common is this by Searching9	789	11	06/25/2024 05:28AM Last Post by AussieFibber
	ADHD meds and afib by Shiny Sleeves	564	3	05/25/2024 03:10AM Last Post by gloaming
	high resting HR after ablation by Shiny Sleeves	659	7	05/25/2024 08:21PM Last Post by Shiny Sleeves
	Living on the WWW... by gloaming	644	4	05/26/2024 02:41AM Last Post by MeganMN
	7 months after Natale ablation...PACs are back by WhyMe	1,544	45	06/05/2024 04:14AM Last Post by WhyMe
	Paxlovid with Diltiazem? by mjamesone	550	8	05/23/2024 09:05PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Data on leakage rate - Watchman device. by Chuck Connors	685	6	05/28/2024 10:33PM Last Post by McHale
	Left atrial size - does it matter? How much? by NoTrigger	768	9	05/28/2024 04:12AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Bigeminy, Taurine, PACs, oh my!! by MeganMN	720	9	05/27/2024 12:44AM Last Post by kliving
	why omeprazole by Shiny Sleeves	555	3	05/23/2024 03:44PM Last Post by gloaming
	Ablation with existing heart failure by G48	557	1	05/22/2024 07:37PM Last Post by G48
	colonoscopy is done by Yuxi	521	2	05/22/2024 05:20PM Last Post by gloaming
	Yes, the forum is back up and running! by Carey	828	17	06/01/2024 02:54PM Last Post by Dini
	Chicken or Egg - Allergies or Afib by JDfiB	593	1	05/13/2024 04:38PM Last Post by JDfiB
	2 months post PFA ablation by Dini	1,257	9	05/14/2024 08:24AM Last Post by Pompon
	panic or arrythmia? by Rucan	1,037	37	05/14/2024 08:44AM Last Post by Pompon
	Ablation at Abbott Northwestern by MeganMN	966	25	05/15/2024 03:31AM Last Post by Carey
	Blood tests in preparation for Valve replacement and Ablation by Searching9	618	2	05/10/2024 09:12PM Last Post by gloaming
	Action Potential, Induction, etc. by MeganMN	695	5	05/06/2024 08:37PM Last Post by susan.d
	Coexisting Atrial Fibrillation and Cancer: Time Trends and Associations With Mortality by susan.d	685	1	05/05/2024 10:05AM Last Post by susan.d
	Atrial tachycardia post ablation by colindo	784	7	05/05/2024 03:26PM Last Post by Carey
	The Role of Calcium in the Human Heart: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility by Yuxi	718	1	05/02/2024 03:02PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Long Awaited Natale Consult by MeganMN	1,184	29	05/25/2024 03:38AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Finally Ablation by calvin	657	4	05/02/2024 05:12PM Last Post by gloaming
	Questions reg. Metoprolol and weight gain other options... by LaDonna	659	3	04/30/2024 09:59PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Atrial Fibrillation: Age at Diagnosis, Incident Cardiovascular Events, and Mortality by susan.d	1,017	17	05/11/2024 01:08AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Someone made a MYSTERY POST by Carey	863	12	05/01/2024 03:10PM Last Post by Carey
	Natale Telehealth Consult by MeganMN	753	4	04/28/2024 04:22PM Last Post by gloaming
	Valvular Afib Questions by Searching9	703	7	05/15/2024 12:57PM Last Post by NoTrigger
	It may be time to ablate. Options are in play. by docboss	911	10	04/27/2024 11:10PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Three-Month Blanking Period After A-Fib Ablation Should Be Shortened, Researchers Say by sldabrowski	697	4	04/25/2024 05:06PM Last Post by Daisy
	International statement from Europe/Asia/Latin American on Catheter/Surgical ablation by sldabrowski	670	3	05/03/2024 10:27PM Last Post by windyshores
	Heart Failure not stroke most common complication of Atrial Fib by sldabrowski	865	5	05/28/2024 04:56AM Last Post by LarryG
	Mucinex by greyhoundgal	845	15	05/04/2024 05:44PM Last Post by windyshores
	Asthma Inhalers and A Fib by Sunshine13	703	5	04/30/2024 06:25PM Last Post by windyshores
	Pain relief question by kliving	790	13	04/19/2024 12:46PM Last Post by kliving
	Dapagliflozin for Atrial Fibrillation by sldabrowski	646	3	04/18/2024 01:47PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Ivabradine by MeganMN	682	8	04/21/2024 09:09PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Study Says Increased Serious Bleeding Risk... Using Diltiazem With Apixaban or Rivaroxaban by mjamesone	721	5	04/16/2024 06:21PM Last Post by Pixie
	Brain Fog? by MeganMN	716	7	04/16/2024 04:06PM Last Post by FibberMcGee
	Vektor Medical Announces Publication of vMap Study Results in Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology by sldabrowski	566	3	04/15/2024 11:14PM Last Post by susan.d
	Estrogen and other hormones... by bettylou4488	724	7	05/13/2024 02:43AM Last Post by Daisy
	anemia and ablation by Shiny Sleeves	546	4	04/14/2024 04:37AM Last Post by susan.d
	Taurine and L Arginine by FibberMcGee	1,357	21	05/28/2024 01:59AM Last Post by NewMexican
	EP Visit Update by MeganMN	1,138	32	05/05/2024 06:03PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Take Care of Your Gums............. by ama1952	900	5	04/12/2024 11:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Sinus node dysfunction after successful ablation? by Evelyn	737	12	04/11/2024 04:43AM Last Post by susan.d
	Nocturnal Patterns by MeganMN	972	18	04/13/2024 03:57PM Last Post by CC
	Ablation tomorrow by Fuzzyduck	952	16	04/11/2024 01:41AM Last Post by Fuzzyduck
	walking after procedure by Shiny Sleeves	775	7	04/07/2024 07:12PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Nonconducted PACs or Compensatory Pause by MeganMN	831	12	04/05/2024 05:37PM Last Post by gloaming
	Ablation Insurance/costs by swhanson	952	14	04/05/2024 06:18PM Last Post by Fuzzyduck
	Progression question by Shiny Sleeves	1,486	33	05/14/2024 12:00AM Last Post by Edda
	xarelto by Elizabeth	871	9	04/10/2024 06:00PM Last Post by susan.d
	Dr. John Day's April newsletter on AFIB by Yuxi	836	3	04/03/2024 02:57AM Last Post by Yuxi
	Post-ablation impressions by Mel-O	903	15	04/03/2024 05:06PM Last Post by Daisy
	Hyperthyroidism and Afib by LaniB	719	5	04/03/2024 01:38AM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Apple HRV demo of chaotic R-R interval (typical of Afib) by Searching9	662	5	04/04/2024 06:57PM Last Post by JakeS
	shingles vaccine by Yuxi	1,307	27	04/05/2024 01:28AM Last Post by susan.d
	Atrial Bigeminy- PACs by MeganMN	842	7	04/15/2024 07:32PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Ablate with Dr.Natale or have a linq monitor with Dr.Wolf? by Fuzzyduck	825	8	08/04/2024 08:42AM Last Post by Glen24
	Sotolol NEXT by MeganMN	1,095	25	04/25/2024 12:48PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Apple watch and Hear Rate Variability by Searching9	747	7	03/28/2024 08:22PM Last Post by Searching9
	Watchman Experience by McHale	1,088	25	04/11/2024 11:11PM Last Post by Daisy
	All Aboard the PAC-Train! by wwoofbum	990	15	04/04/2024 05:30AM Last Post by Carey
	why am I taking diltiazem by Shiny Sleeves	943	8	03/27/2024 08:14PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Flecainide not tried in ER by Shiny Sleeves	857	9	03/29/2024 01:09PM Last Post by susan.d
	Cleveland Clinic & Dr. Santangeli by RolfE	728	5	03/25/2024 10:41PM Last Post by Daisy
	Cleveland Recommendation and Tikosyn by Searching9	610	2	03/24/2024 06:11PM Last Post by Carey
	Sinus Rhythm with Wide QRS by cornerbax	1,061	14	07/02/2024 10:02PM Last Post by ColoradoKen
	High BNP test results by cornerbax	1,305	20	03/22/2024 08:52PM Last Post by kliving
	Post ablation chest "tightness" by Shiny Sleeves	807	9	03/22/2024 02:06AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Kardia battery? by SueChef	1,212	9	03/18/2024 06:00AM Last Post by SueChef
	new tachycardia by Shiny Sleeves	765	5	03/15/2024 01:23AM Last Post by Shiny Sleeves
	Difficult choices: another ablation or stay on drug by NoTrigger	986	13	03/17/2024 02:32PM Last Post by NoTrigger
	What does this EKG look like to you by cornerbax	1,584	45	03/20/2024 08:28PM Last Post by mjamesone
	abelacimab available in usa by Dovewing	626	3	03/11/2024 07:47PM Last Post by Dovewing
	Kardia reading re double beats by SueChef	614	3	03/11/2024 04:14PM Last Post by SueChef
	Moving the Clock Forward Can Put Some of us into Afib by mjamesone	754	5	03/12/2024 11:06PM Last Post by susan.d
	Double beats ? by SueChef	937	15	03/12/2024 12:52AM Last Post by Daisy
	Insomnia solutions? by hds	1,689	26	04/13/2024 03:51PM Last Post by Pixie
	resource for abreviations by calvin	685	7	03/10/2024 05:18PM Last Post by colindo
	PULSED FIELD ABLATION PREVENTS LEFT ATRIAL RESTRICTIVE PHYSIOLOGY AFTER POSTERIOR WALL ISOLATION IN PATIENTS WITH PERSISTENT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION by susan.d	1,019	9	03/09/2024 10:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Pulse by Dovewing	789	12	03/09/2024 08:37PM Last Post by Dovewing
	5months Post Natale Ablation - Update by swhanson	815	5	03/09/2024 10:27PM Last Post by cornerbax
	Significance of a Single Late Afib Occurrence after Ablation. by mjamesone	984	24	03/10/2024 02:37AM Last Post by JakeL
	How long can I expect to wait to be called for the ablation schedule with Dr.Natale? by Fuzzyduck	942	11	03/07/2024 12:09AM Last Post by Pixie
	Bisoprolol and now Breathlessness! by MeganMN	1,005	20	03/14/2024 03:53AM Last Post by Daisy
	drug costs by Elizabeth	743	4	03/05/2024 09:38PM Last Post by Daisy
	Sickness leading to A Flutter SVT and cardioversion. by JDfiB	826	9	03/15/2024 01:33AM Last Post by JDfiB
	Occasional early R waves before and after AFIB episode by kenn_green	567	2	03/04/2024 03:55PM Last Post by Carey
	POTASSIUM - Arrhythmia or High Blood Pressure? The Overlooked Electrolyte! PLUS MORE by Todd	863	4	03/03/2024 05:30PM Last Post by gloaming
	blood thinners by Elizabeth	1,280	25	04/07/2024 07:47AM Last Post by McHale
	It's done! Had MVR, LAA Closure & Maze Procedures by cornerbax	1,290	35	03/08/2024 08:55PM Last Post by gloaming
	New alarming echo results by Robbiecriss	897	7	03/02/2024 03:21AM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Ablation by Dini	1,018	24	04/26/2024 05:39AM Last Post by Carey
	I'm getting an ablation by Mel-O	1,203	21	03/01/2024 10:36PM Last Post by Mel-O
	Anyone have a mri of the heart to diagnosing a problem? by susan.d	1,182	24	03/11/2024 02:08PM Last Post by K.F.Smith
	Amoxicillin and Flacainide by Edda	781	7	02/29/2024 04:43AM Last Post by Edda
	Beta Blocker Information by MeganMN	727	5	06/26/2024 05:47PM Last Post by LarryG
	EP Update and Plan by MeganMN	983	19	03/01/2024 04:06AM Last Post by Carey
	PFA vs RF ablation by Dini	1,063	16	05/05/2024 03:29PM Last Post by Carey
	ECG not sure what to make of it? anyone have an idea? by kliving	834	8	02/27/2024 02:51AM Last Post by kliving
	Yearly physical & bloodwork by Poppino	743	3	02/26/2024 09:29PM Last Post by Poppino
	Pacemakers display by susan.d	722	3	02/26/2024 08:41PM Last Post by calvin
	Shedload of afib news by KingFizzy	1,012	2	02/26/2024 08:47PM Last Post by calvin
	Book by Mark	765	5	02/23/2024 08:13AM Last Post by Mark
	Metroprolol by aikidorobbins	862	4	03/08/2024 09:28PM Last Post by shca67
	watchman vs ablation by aikidorobbins	1,001	5	02/24/2024 01:59PM Last Post by Poppino
	Effect of Insomnia and Short Sleep Duration on Incident CVD Events Among Women by susan.d	789	3	02/25/2024 04:27AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Antarctica Cruise by Yuxi	845	8	02/21/2024 03:20PM Last Post by NoTrigger
	Slow heart rate on Beta Blockers by jc	1,014	15	03/03/2024 09:54PM Last Post by JohnG
	Nattokinase by tindellery	1,061	9	03/03/2024 08:16PM Last Post by JohnG
	Two Studies Regarding Omega 3 Supplementation..... by ama1952	812	6	03/03/2024 09:03PM Last Post by Daisy
	Will LA reduce and should I get this Maze procedure by cornerbax	1,084	22	02/21/2024 03:28PM Last Post by NoTrigger
	VERY Cautious Optimism by MeganMN	1,177	23	02/25/2024 09:05PM Last Post by Daisy
	Question about the stress test with Dipyridimole by susan.d	601	2	02/17/2024 06:02PM Last Post by gloaming