Hi, Can someone please recommend a sleep study lab in the San Francisco Bay Area. I would like to be tested for Sleep Apnea. I had an appointment at Stanford, which I'm sure is well-qualified, but they have a long wait time to have a study. Unfortunately, UCSF is not in my health plan. I did find the following that were in my plan but I'm not sure if they are qualified. Sleeby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
I had an ablation at CPMC with Dr. Natale about 3 weeks. All is well so far. I found it quite easy to get an appointment with Dr. Natale and would highly recommend him. Qby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello everyone, I received my Extatest results today. Everything was within range except for Intracellular Levels: Magnesium, which was 32.9L with a normal reference range of 34-42. The recommendation is 900mg Mag Glycinate 2x/day divided doses + 900 mg Citracal 2x/day. Actually, it's hard to tell if they are saying 2x or 3x. Does this recommendation jibe with the groups? Also, otheby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Jackie and Allan, Very good suggestions. Thank you. I will look into these. All the best, Queby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Everyone, Well, it looks like I returned to NSR on my own. I went in to the hospital for my cardioconversion today and the nurse did an EKG and found that I was in NSR. Dr. Hao confirmed this so they sent me home. I would like to be able to tell on my own. Unfortunately, I don't get heart palpitations when I'm out of NSR. My primary symptom is an elevated rate and fatique. I hby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Shannon! You always are so helpful and kind. It's really appreciate it. I'll be at the hospital until around 3pm pacific time if you want to call. The ECV is early in the morning. Feel free to Skype too. My phone has Skype on it. If you search for my name you should find me easily. Otherwise regular phone is fine too. Qby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello everyone, I had my ablation last Wed 5-6-15 with Dr. Natale here in SF at CPMC. All went well with the procedure and there were no major complications. Dr. Natale was able to return me to NSR, which was a great relief. My recovery so far has been pretty smooth minus what I would expect to be normal healing. I have, however, lost NSR this Tues or Wed 4-12/13 one week post-ablation, and amby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi All, I had my Zio and echo and found that I now have progressed to persistent AF and now have an enlarged LA. I saw Dr. Natale and we agreed to go forward with an ablation. It will occur in about 3 weeks. I was also put on NOACs and told that I should have been on them for a while. Queby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Mike and George and everyone else. Couple of more questions. 1) Can someone please share the studies that point out the risk of Micro Cerebral Ischemia? 2) What about antiarrythmic drugs to get you back in NSR? 3) Is there a recommendation for very moderate caffeine and alcohol?by Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Everyone, Can anyone please try to simply explain what the supplement strategy is. I read The Strategy document and it is rather dense. Looking at the supplement page I see the Essential Trio: 1) Magnesium Chelate (glycinate): One or two 100 mg capsules three times a day with meals 2) Potassium Gluconate: 500 mg ( 1 tsp powder in juice - or 5 tablets) three times a day 3) Taurine 1000by Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Oh, I'm starting to get the impression that Dr. Natale really is one of the best EPs out there, especially for an abalation. Is that correct? Qby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Everyone, I actually was able to schedule my consult with Dr. Natale today for the beginning of April. As I was told by the office manager if I am a candidate for an ablation it would probably take 1-2 months from then to fit into his schedule. That gives me a few months to try the supplements and lifestyle changes. I will look into that next. I also have questions about alcohol and caffeinby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks everyone for your advice. I will look into the supplements and find a way to have the Exatest. I am also in contact with Dr. Natale's office here in SF and am trying to get an appointment in April. Allan thanks for sharing your experience with Dr. Natale. Is it true that he has a 10 year success rate? What would someone do after 10 years? As I'm 45 now I am planning to beby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi everyone, I'm new here and wanted to say thanks for the help in advance. I've been reading the monthly report past few issues and enjoyed it. Even shared a couple of articles with my EP at Stanford. I'm actually due to see him on Thursday this week and hoping to be a little better prepared before. If it's possible to receive some advice about my rhythm question before thby Que - AFIBBERS FORUM