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	Supporting Afibbers.org in 2024 by GeorgeN	694	18	05/01/2024 02:56PM Last Post by Carey
	The Acronym List by Carey	1,099	6	03/11/2024 03:14PM Last Post by Carey
	How you end up with multiple ablations and still have afib by Carey	6,774	30	03/04/2023 11:30PM Last Post by californiagal
	The Role of Calcium in the Human Heart: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility by Yuxi	70	1	05/02/2024 11:02AM Last Post by Yuxi
	Long Awaited Natale Consult by MeganMN	84	4	05/02/2024 12:07PM Last Post by Daisy
	Finally Ablation by calvin	100	4	05/02/2024 01:12PM Last Post by gloaming
	Questions reg. Metoprolol and weight gain other options... by LaDonna	101	3	04/30/2024 05:59PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Atrial Fibrillation: Age at Diagnosis, Incident Cardiovascular Events, and Mortality by susan.d	166	8	04/30/2024 11:47PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Someone made a MYSTERY POST by Carey	271	12	05/01/2024 11:10AM Last Post by Carey
	Natale Telehealth Consult by MeganMN	173	4	04/28/2024 12:22PM Last Post by gloaming
	Valvular Afib Questions by Searching9	103	5	04/27/2024 05:48PM Last Post by Carey
	It may be time to ablate. Options are in play. by docboss	261	10	04/27/2024 07:10PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Three-Month Blanking Period After A-Fib Ablation Should Be Shortened, Researchers Say by sldabrowski	181	4	04/25/2024 01:06PM Last Post by Daisy
	International statement from Europe/Asia/Latin American on Catheter/Surgical ablation by sldabrowski	160	2	04/25/2024 02:52PM Last Post by gloaming
	Heart Failure not stroke most common complication of Atrial Fib by sldabrowski	250	4	04/26/2024 03:07PM Last Post by gloaming
	Mucinex by greyhoundgal	225	14	04/22/2024 07:55PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Asthma Inhalers and A Fib by Sunshine13	195	5	04/30/2024 02:25PM Last Post by windyshores
	Pain relief question by kliving	236	13	04/19/2024 08:46AM Last Post by kliving
	Dapagliflozin for Atrial Fibrillation by sldabrowski	202	3	04/18/2024 09:47AM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Ivabradine by MeganMN	241	8	04/21/2024 05:09PM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Study Says Increased Serious Bleeding Risk... Using Diltiazem With Apixaban or Rivaroxaban by mjamesone	200	5	04/16/2024 02:21PM Last Post by Pixie
	Brain Fog? by MeganMN	216	7	04/16/2024 12:06PM Last Post by FibberMcGee
	Vektor Medical Announces Publication of vMap Study Results in Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology by sldabrowski	187	3	04/15/2024 07:14PM Last Post by susan.d
	Estrogen and other hormones... by bettylou4488	184	4	04/15/2024 01:38PM Last Post by calvin
	anemia and ablation by Shiny Sleeves	196	4	04/14/2024 12:37AM Last Post by susan.d
	Taurine and L Arginine by FibberMcGee	387	17	04/15/2024 08:02PM Last Post by McHale
	EP Visit Update by MeganMN	461	29	05/02/2024 01:15PM Last Post by gloaming
	Take Care of Your Gums............. by ama1952	314	5	04/12/2024 07:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Sinus node dysfunction after successful ablation? by Evelyn	255	12	04/11/2024 12:43AM Last Post by susan.d
	Nocturnal Patterns by MeganMN	431	18	04/13/2024 11:57AM Last Post by CC
	Ablation tomorrow by Fuzzyduck	347	16	04/10/2024 09:41PM Last Post by Fuzzyduck
	walking after procedure by Shiny Sleeves	253	7	04/07/2024 03:12PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Nonconducted PACs or Compensatory Pause by MeganMN	296	12	04/05/2024 01:37PM Last Post by gloaming
	Ablation Insurance/costs by swhanson	362	14	04/05/2024 02:18PM Last Post by Fuzzyduck
	Progression question by Shiny Sleeves	597	22	04/06/2024 10:39PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	xarelto by Elizabeth	300	9	04/10/2024 02:00PM Last Post by susan.d
	Dr. John Day's April newsletter on AFIB by Yuxi	352	3	04/02/2024 10:57PM Last Post by Yuxi
	Post-ablation impressions by Mel-O	354	15	04/03/2024 01:06PM Last Post by Daisy
	Hyperthyroidism and Afib by LaniB	219	5	04/02/2024 09:38PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Apple HRV demo of chaotic R-R interval (typical of Afib) by Searching9	224	5	04/04/2024 02:57PM Last Post by JakeS
	shingles vaccine by Yuxi	498	27	04/04/2024 09:28PM Last Post by susan.d
	Atrial Bigeminy- PACs by MeganMN	296	7	04/15/2024 03:32PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Ablate with Dr.Natale or have a linq monitor with Dr.Wolf? by Fuzzyduck	310	7	03/31/2024 09:02PM Last Post by Fuzzyduck
	Sotolol NEXT by MeganMN	348	25	04/25/2024 08:48AM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Apple watch and Hear Rate Variability by Searching9	271	7	03/28/2024 04:22PM Last Post by Searching9
	Watchman Experience by McHale	400	25	04/11/2024 07:11PM Last Post by Daisy
	All Aboard the PAC-Train! by wwoofbum	357	15	04/04/2024 01:30AM Last Post by Carey
	why am I taking diltiazem by Shiny Sleeves	287	8	03/27/2024 04:14PM Last Post by The Anti-Fib
	Flecainide not tried in ER by Shiny Sleeves	244	9	03/29/2024 09:09AM Last Post by susan.d
	Cleveland Clinic & Dr. Santangeli by RolfE	270	5	03/25/2024 06:41PM Last Post by Daisy
	Cleveland Recommendation and Tikosyn by Searching9	199	2	03/24/2024 02:11PM Last Post by Carey
	Sinus Rhythm with Wide QRS by cornerbax	324	13	03/27/2024 02:33PM Last Post by McHale
	High BNP test results by cornerbax	385	20	03/22/2024 04:52PM Last Post by kliving
	Post ablation chest "tightness" by Shiny Sleeves	272	9	03/21/2024 10:06PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Kardia battery? by SueChef	722	9	03/18/2024 02:00AM Last Post by SueChef
	new tachycardia by Shiny Sleeves	321	5	03/14/2024 09:23PM Last Post by Shiny Sleeves
	Difficult choices: another ablation or stay on drug by NoTrigger	471	13	03/17/2024 10:32AM Last Post by NoTrigger
	What does this EKG look like to you by cornerbax	839	45	03/20/2024 04:28PM Last Post by mjamesone
	abelacimab available in usa by Dovewing	229	3	03/11/2024 03:47PM Last Post by Dovewing
	Kardia reading re double beats by SueChef	232	3	03/11/2024 12:14PM Last Post by SueChef
	Moving the Clock Forward Can Put Some of us into Afib by mjamesone	313	5	03/12/2024 07:06PM Last Post by susan.d
	Double beats ? by SueChef	357	15	03/11/2024 08:52PM Last Post by Daisy
	Insomnia solutions? by hds	961	26	04/13/2024 11:51AM Last Post by Pixie
	resource for abreviations by calvin	202	7	03/10/2024 01:18PM 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	422	9	03/09/2024 05:08PM Last Post by Carey
	Pulse by Dovewing	288	12	03/09/2024 03:37PM Last Post by Dovewing
	5months Post Natale Ablation - Update by swhanson	342	5	03/09/2024 05:27PM Last Post by cornerbax
	Significance of a Single Late Afib Occurrence after Ablation. by mjamesone	406	24	03/09/2024 09:37PM Last Post by JakeL
	How long can I expect to wait to be called for the ablation schedule with Dr.Natale? by Fuzzyduck	360	11	03/06/2024 07:09PM Last Post by Pixie
	Bisoprolol and now Breathlessness! by MeganMN	406	20	03/13/2024 11:53PM Last Post by Daisy
	drug costs by Elizabeth	271	4	03/05/2024 04:38PM Last Post by Daisy
	Sickness leading to A Flutter SVT and cardioversion. by JDfiB	344	9	03/14/2024 09:33PM Last Post by JDfiB
	Occasional early R waves before and after AFIB episode by kenn_green	198	2	03/04/2024 10:55AM Last Post by Carey
	POTASSIUM - Arrhythmia or High Blood Pressure? The Overlooked Electrolyte! PLUS MORE by Todd	358	4	03/03/2024 12:30PM Last Post by gloaming
	blood thinners by Elizabeth	568	25	04/07/2024 03:47AM Last Post by McHale
	It's done! Had MVR, LAA Closure & Maze Procedures by cornerbax	710	35	03/08/2024 03:55PM Last Post by gloaming
	New alarming echo results by Robbiecriss	368	7	03/01/2024 10:21PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Ablation by Dini	396	24	04/26/2024 01:39AM Last Post by Carey
	I'm getting an ablation by Mel-O	453	21	03/01/2024 05:36PM Last Post by Mel-O
	Anyone have a mri of the heart to diagnosing a problem? by susan.d	462	24	03/11/2024 10:08AM Last Post by K.F.Smith
	Amoxicillin and Flacainide by Edda	238	7	02/28/2024 11:43PM Last Post by Edda
	Beta Blocker Information by MeganMN	293	4	03/08/2024 04:25PM Last Post by shca67
	EP Update and Plan by MeganMN	467	19	02/29/2024 11:06PM Last Post by Carey
	PFA vs RF ablation by Dini	336	10	04/26/2024 04:59PM Last Post by Carey
	ECG not sure what to make of it? anyone have an idea? by kliving	313	8	02/26/2024 09:51PM Last Post by kliving
	Yearly physical & bloodwork by Poppino	251	3	02/26/2024 04:29PM Last Post by Poppino
	Pacemakers display by susan.d	232	3	02/26/2024 03:41PM Last Post by calvin
	Shedload of afib news by KingFizzy	536	2	02/26/2024 03:47PM Last Post by calvin
	Book by Mark	343	5	02/23/2024 03:13AM Last Post by Mark
	Metroprolol by aikidorobbins	349	4	03/08/2024 04:28PM Last Post by shca67
	watchman vs ablation by aikidorobbins	318	5	02/24/2024 08:59AM Last Post by Poppino
	Effect of Insomnia and Short Sleep Duration on Incident CVD Events Among Women by susan.d	343	3	02/24/2024 11:27PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Antarctica Cruise by Yuxi	326	8	02/21/2024 10:20AM Last Post by NoTrigger
	Slow heart rate on Beta Blockers by jc	444	15	03/03/2024 04:54PM Last Post by JohnG
	Nattokinase by tindellery	378	9	03/03/2024 03:16PM Last Post by JohnG
	Two Studies Regarding Omega 3 Supplementation..... by ama1952	343	6	03/03/2024 04:03PM Last Post by Daisy
	Will LA reduce and should I get this Maze procedure by cornerbax	531	22	02/21/2024 10:28AM Last Post by NoTrigger
	VERY Cautious Optimism by MeganMN	588	23	02/25/2024 04:05PM Last Post by Daisy
	Question about the stress test with Dipyridimole by susan.d	189	2	02/17/2024 01:02PM Last Post by gloaming
	Timing of AF or Flutter onset, Remodeling & ECV by joshua	347	10	03/04/2024 01:51AM Last Post by susan.d
	How to deal with paroxysmal Atrial flutter by NoTrigger	347	7	02/17/2024 09:49AM Last Post by NoTrigger
	Ablation didn’t work? by BrianJ	378	7	02/18/2024 04:34PM Last Post by Carey
	What's your gut feeling on gut health and AF by Joe	456	10	03/03/2024 03:41PM Last Post by JohnG
	Persistent Afib by Dini	507	20	02/18/2024 07:54PM Last Post by Daisy
	P-Wave by JAYHAWK	485	19	02/17/2024 01:46PM Last Post by Pixie
	angiogram by calvin	330	10	02/16/2024 10:05PM Last Post by calvin
	Trying to Help a Patient by JayBros	333	8	02/14/2024 02:41PM Last Post by JayBros
	I Didn't Die after a Major Cut While on Eliquis by tvanslooten	409	11	03/03/2024 05:35PM Last Post by Carey
	2.5mg Eliquis + Baby Aspirin or Eliquis Only? by tvanslooten	288	7	03/04/2024 12:21AM Last Post by gloaming
	Can flutter be paroxysmal? by MeganMN	459	9	02/14/2024 03:14PM Last Post by JayBros
	Afib Journey/Ablation Update by hacksman	452	14	02/16/2024 02:33PM Last Post by gloaming
	Take the small win and wait or keep pushing for the big win? by kliving	330	18	02/12/2024 11:43AM Last Post by kliving
	Holy Helliquis!!! Only $18 to make an annual supply by KingFizzy	308	4	02/13/2024 06:57PM Last Post by Carey
	FYI by JoyWin	370	5	02/11/2024 11:28PM Last Post by Carey
	What might I do next? by SueChef	460	21	02/10/2024 07:22PM Last Post by mjamesone
	Dr. John Day's Feb newsletter on AFIB by Yuxi	491	4	02/10/2024 06:48PM Last Post by Carey
	Asthma medications and a fib by Sunshine13	204	3	02/11/2024 12:10AM Last Post by Sunshine13
	Sleepless by MeganMN	477	18	02/28/2024 02:59PM Last Post by gloaming
	EP by Louise	268	6	02/07/2024 07:48PM Last Post by Carey
	Pacemaker heart failure stress and a war by susan.d	282	6	02/07/2024 10:42PM Last Post by Mark
	Omega 3's and Eliquis by californiagal	301	7	02/08/2024 01:02PM Last Post by gloaming
	Clinical Outcomes by Sex After Pulsed Field Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation by sldabrowski	289	2	02/05/2024 12:09PM Last Post by gloaming
	Cardioversion by Dini	487	21	02/07/2024 06:44PM Last Post by Carey
	Epinephrine? by MikeN	274	6	02/04/2024 05:02AM Last Post by Dini
	What is this? PVCs? by susan.d	335	7	02/02/2024 02:10PM Last Post by Carey
	Multaq by MeganMN	266	7	02/11/2024 10:32AM Last Post by JayBros
	Age cut off for ablations? by californiagal	390	6	02/02/2024 03:10PM Last Post by californiagal
	Is an AV node ablation final or can conductivity occur later on? by susan.d	393	18	02/03/2024 02:27PM Last Post by Carey
	What kind of magnesium is better ? by Sunshine13	335	3	02/22/2024 04:28PM Last Post by aikidorobbins
	Which magnesium is better taurate or glycinate by Sunshine13	380	5	02/17/2024 07:46PM Last Post by Daisy
	Question Re: tachs by Poppino	307	4	01/31/2024 04:42PM Last Post by susan.d
	Afib? I'm not sure. by MeganMN	451	15	01/30/2024 10:44PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Propafenone by alfrae13	251	4	02/21/2024 11:12AM Last Post by NoTrigger
	In search of underlying cause es of AF by Joe	327	1	01/28/2024 06:44PM Last Post by Joe
	Another Pericarditis Question by MeganMN	226	1	01/28/2024 12:06AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Success At Last by Rob626	506	7	01/29/2024 01:06PM Last Post by Percyfaith
	Tall person problem? by CatB	349	7	02/15/2024 01:42PM Last Post by gloaming
	Thanks for Dr Natale by Gary Austin	333	2	01/25/2024 06:38PM Last Post by Carey
	Asystole 101 question by susan.d	304	7	01/26/2024 09:48AM Last Post by Carey
	Afib and Nasal Sinus by JDfiB	502	14	01/29/2024 11:46AM Last Post by JDfiB
	occurrences increasing by tindellery	369	11	01/24/2024 11:24PM Last Post by Daisy
	Please share Covid Treatment Strategies for those who take Flecainide and Thinners by mjamesone	408	15	01/27/2024 03:35PM Last Post by Que
	Is this enough Maze Procedures from a Doctor by cornerbax	396	14	01/23/2024 04:19PM Last Post by cornerbax
	Pacemaker by tsco	519	24	02/18/2024 12:39AM Last Post by Daisy
	Breakthrough after four years - Ugh by keeferbdeefer	413	5	01/22/2024 12:35PM Last Post by keeferbdeefer
	A-fib and Tennis by Myticker	289	4	01/20/2024 07:07PM Last Post by gloaming
	Thinners by Dovewing	386	10	01/18/2024 05:13PM Last Post by Dovewing
	Kardia Mobile Advice? by MeganMN	416	10	01/28/2024 12:29AM Last Post by MeganMN
	Colchicine-Inflammation- Arrhythmia Connection by MeganMN	315	7	01/30/2024 04:50PM Last Post by Joe
	Kardia Mobile Mixed Messages by Myticker	415	15	01/20/2024 11:51AM Last Post by Carey
	Garmin ECG capable watch by Patti Starr	231	1	01/15/2024 10:24PM Last Post by Patti Starr
	Metoprolol witdrawal update. by Rucan	577	18	01/19/2024 01:41AM Last Post by susan.d
	Stopping Eliquis by PBqltbook	561	13	01/26/2024 09:42PM Last Post by Que
	tikosyn by Dovewing	265	3	01/14/2024 12:03PM Last Post by Dovewing
	Skin sympathetic nerve activity during unprovoked syncope in an ambulatory patient with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome by susan.d	215	1	01/14/2024 07:13AM Last Post by susan.d
	Natural Alternatives to Aspirin for Watchman Implant Patients? by tvanslooten	296	3	01/14/2024 01:11PM Last Post by tvanslooten
	Berberine and Eliquis - do they interact? by tobherd	300	5	01/21/2024 08:44PM Last Post by tobherd
	Preexisting Conditions Seen in All Patients With Tachycardia After COVID-19 Vaccine by susan.d	551	6	01/12/2024 05:56PM Last Post by Carey
	Catheter ablation vs mini maze by Dini	473	8	01/30/2024 11:35PM Last Post by Carey
	Atrial Flutter - and needing another ablation by Methan99	360	5	01/12/2024 06:03PM Last Post by Carey
	Bayer halts drug trial for asundexian - Oceanic AF by sldabrowski	259	2	01/26/2024 06:04AM Last Post by jasams
	Post Procedure Anxiety. by MeganMN	529	11	01/16/2024 09:40PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	Recommendations for Eliquis from Canada pharms by Madeline	334	3	01/11/2024 10:55AM Last Post by sldabrowski
	My journey so far by MattTheDuck	542	13	01/15/2024 06:14PM Last Post by MattTheDuck
	PVC response atrial pace,’’ an algorithm designed for preventing pacemaker-induced tachycardia following premature ventricular contractions, triggers atrial high-rate episodes by susan.d	261	1	01/09/2024 05:10AM Last Post by susan.d
	Beta Blocker thoughts... by MeganMN	539	6	01/11/2024 11:42AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	TENS Vagal Stimulation Revisit by MeganMN	337	4	01/08/2024 12:57PM Last Post by Daisy
	persistent AF question by anneh	422	6	01/09/2024 06:33AM Last Post by susan.d
	1-3 min afib every day by Shiny Sleeves	386	7	01/10/2024 11:32AM Last Post by Pompon
	Eliquis interactions with supplements and herbs by tobherd	348	4	01/13/2024 02:38AM Last Post by Steven
	Benefits and Risks of Oral Anticoagulation After AF Catheter Ablation by susan.d	273	2	01/06/2024 02:08PM Last Post by gloaming
	Dr. Sanjay Gupta (York Cardiology) offering free, virtual consultations by Daisy	313	2	01/05/2024 04:03PM Last Post by Rucan
	Tremors and racing heart while sitting on couch. by Rucan	740	31	01/12/2024 03:05PM Last Post by Carey
	Canadian EP by calvin	284	9	01/04/2024 11:00PM Last Post by Carey
	Approval of Pulsed Field ablation by FDA by sldabrowski	281	2	01/04/2024 10:29AM Last Post by Carey
	Uncertain Future by MeganMN	407	4	01/06/2024 08:16PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Metoprolol withdrawal by Rucan	522	18	01/07/2024 08:39PM Last Post by Rucan
	Natural history of echocardiographic changes in atrial fibrillation: A case-controlled study of longitudinal remodeling by susan.d	376	7	01/03/2024 05:13PM Last Post by gloaming
	Diltiazem as PIP? by Yuxi	371	6	02/22/2024 10:47AM Last Post by NoTrigger
	Success rate of cardioversion and ablation. by JDfiB	583	14	01/07/2024 01:24PM Last Post by gloaming
	Question by dukevu	363	5	01/07/2024 12:01PM Last Post by Carey
	LAAO by JoyWin	308	1	12/31/2023 07:29PM Last Post by JoyWin
	RFA V PFA by JoyWin	303	1	12/31/2023 07:28PM Last Post by JoyWin
	What works for me so far.... by aikidorobbins	431	7	01/01/2024 04:48PM Last Post by Carey
	Excellent Pill Cutter by LarryG	524	18	01/01/2024 10:43PM Last Post by bettylou4488
	What would you guys do? by coylef	473	4	12/31/2023 07:00AM Last Post by MeganMN
	locations by Dovewing	362	8	01/03/2024 12:12AM Last Post by Carey
	Atrial Fibrillation: ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE, APPLE WATCHES by Todd	395	3	12/30/2023 05:48PM Last Post by susan.d
	Natale PVC by Kleinkp	383	6	01/01/2024 08:23PM Last Post by WhyMe
	Prognostic impact of atrial cardiomyopathy: Long-term follow-up of patients with and without low-voltage areas following atrial fibrillation ablation by susan.d	341	3	12/28/2023 04:56PM Last Post by Carey
	Natale from out of state and time frames by MeganMN	556	15	01/30/2024 12:52PM Last Post by Fuzzyduck
	Diltiazem by Nana	597	18	01/04/2024 09:08AM Last Post by sldabrowski
	Antiarrythmics by Nana	432	5	01/07/2024 11:16AM Last Post by susan.d
	Antiarrythmics by Nana	313	3	12/24/2023 08:56PM Last Post by Daisy
	Could Quercetin bring on an afib episode? by Sam	379	6	12/25/2023 05:34PM Last Post by MeganMN
	Happy Holidays Afibbers! by Shannon	328	5	12/31/2023 12:33AM Last Post by LarryG
	persistent trigeminy by Mark	443	11	12/28/2023 05:49PM Last Post by Daisy
	Creatine and Afib by WhyMe	306	4	12/23/2023 09:29PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Pericarditis After Catheter Ablation for AF: Predictors and Outcomes by susan.d	227	1	12/23/2023 04:18PM Last Post by susan.d
	Coffee, Alcohol, Diltiazem and Flecainide by mjamesone	450	13	12/26/2023 06:03PM Last Post by susan.d
	2nd Cardiac Ablation for Afib done yesterday. by Patti Starr	1,460	14	12/27/2023 12:01AM Last Post by gloaming
	F.Y.I.- FDA clears first pulsed field ablation system to treat AFib by ama1952	280	1	12/21/2023 08:11PM Last Post by ama1952
	Does the size of the Left Atrium Determine if NSR can be Restored by cornerbax	354	7	12/21/2023 08:12PM Last Post by cornerbax