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Re: Vitamin K2 and blood thinners - 5 years ago

Thanks for this reference, George. I read the transcript. A little hard to follow, but much worthwhile info. I'll study the website when I have a chance. Cheers! Lance QuoteGeorgeNGood presentation, Lance. I take this product: < which has 25 mg of MK-4, 0.5 mg of MK-7 (500 mcg), 5 mg of K1. Interview of the engineer who makes it < and a transcript of the interview <

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Re: Vitamin K2 and blood thinners - 5 years ago

Thanks for this post, Colindo. Here's something I posted a while back on the General Health Forum which links to the most interesting take on the vital importance of K2 for cardiovascular health that I've heard in a long time. Vitamin K2 Presentation by Kiran Krishnan Krishnan's recommended daily intake is 320mcg, higher than I've seen generally recommended on this fo

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Re: Is it worth it to get the Watchman? And is there a better version coming out? - 5 years ago

I also have a Watchman FLX as part of the trial. At my late September one-year follow-up (passed TEE with flying colors!) Dr. Natale's nurse practitioner told me that the word was that the Watchman FLX will be generally available in May 2020. Best to all,

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Re: Post-ablation ordeal - 5 years ago

Lorainne, So sorry to hear of your traumatic experience, but happy to know it seems to be resolving. Yahoo, indeed! It's wonderful that Shannon was able to get in touch with Drs. Natale and Verma for you. I remember when I was first in afib, I was sent to a cardiologist at UC San Diego. She was a specialist in pacemakers. Guess what her recommendation was? Right, a pacemaker, which had

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Vit K2 Video: Kiran Krishnan - 5 years ago

Friends, I found this to be a very interesting, if somewhat technical, video slide talk re vitamin K2, which has been much discussed in these forums. Deals with relation of K and D, clalcification of arteries, mitocondria and energy levels, muscle cramps, and other topics that have been of great interest to afibbers. It's by Kiran Krishnan, chief science offficer of Microbiome Labs, wh

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Re: Inderal LA - 5 years ago

Madeline, I can't answer your question, but it seems to me that this question--since it deals with post-ablation issues and medications used to control afib--is more appropriate to the Afibbers Forum. Might have a better chance for an answer if reposted there.

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Re: WSJ artice on fasting - 5 years ago

This may be of help to some: Dropbox Link to PDF of WSJ Article or try: This sharing link

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Re: My Ablation With Dr Natale (07/20/2018) - 5 years ago

All the best to you on Thursday. Keep us posted!

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Re: Testament for Natale ablation holding up during high stress levels - 5 years ago

Dear Jackie, So sorry to hear about these stressful events. As with others, I was starting to miss your posts and wonder what was up. I'm very happy to hear you pulled through these very difficult circumstances with no health reversals. My very best wishes and thoughts for your son, your husband, and you yourself. Warm regards and, yes, Peace!

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Re: Licorice in tea - 5 years ago

Sunshine, You might want to look at this older thread. So far as I know, the licorice in herbal teas is natural licorice root. I'm aware that, consumed in excess, this is known to raise blood pressure and lower potassium, though it has other benefits. Most sources recommend DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice), which supposedly has the bad stuff (glycyrrhizin) removed. It is especially u

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Sleep Apnea Device for Cardiologists - 5 years ago

Members of this forum may find this Jerusalem Post article interesting: Sleep apnea: Out of the sleep clinic and into cardiologists' hands It discusses a new home test device for sleep apnea aimed at cardiologists: ". . . treating cardiovascular patients without considering the status of sleep apnea is malpractice," says the manufacturer. The article also makes an interes

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Re: Bloating and Pacs - 5 years ago

Cranberry fans might find this article interesting: Cranberry Compounds Help Prevent Antibiotic Resistance

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Re: Potential benefits of coffee - 5 years ago

Thanks for this posting, Jackie. Your input is always appreciated. Here's a related article today from CNN, interesting beyond it's usual over-stated headline: Up to 25 cups of coffee a day still safe for heart health, study says All best wishes,

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Re: Hormone Replacement - 5 years ago

Louise, Maybe one of these? Combining Supplements Nattokinase vs. Warfarin

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Re: Webinar: How acid-blocking drugs are dangerous! - 5 years ago

Thanks, Jackie. As with your many other contributions over the years, this was very helpful. Excellent information! All best,

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Re: Sleep Apnea - 5 years ago

QuoteShannon Do you know if there is any thing along the lines of a periodic switching to a different positioned brace that might help prevent a permanent resetting of the jaw to an undesirable position? Or any other maintenance protocol to lessen or eliminate this risk to address on-going with regular follow up from the biological dentist? Good to know to discuss with dentist. Also to ask if

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Re: Sleep Apnea - 5 years ago

Friends, I'd like to insert a word of caution about getting and using a dental device or mouth piece for sleep apnea from a dentist specializing in sleep therapy. I have mild OSA and used a CPAP for several months.I heard about these dental devices--the term I heard was MRD (Mandibular Repositioning Device)--and got a prescription for one. Insurance paid, and I used it for going on ten

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Re: My Ablation With Dr Natale (07/20/2018) - 5 years ago

Sounds like a good move. Thanks for the update!

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Re: Sleep Aid - 5 years ago

There's a thread on this forum from back in 2014 that provides an extensive discussion of melatonin and melatonin dosage and physiology, with excellent input from Jackie and Shannon. Worth a look.

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Re: Sleep Aid - 5 years ago

Friends, I had a chat with a sleep specialist MD a few weeks back. She said that the idea that it was perfectly OK to take melatonin, 10 mg or more if needed, on a long term basis. I've heard before on this list that taking melatonin on a long term basis was not a good idea. Anyone familiar with the current/best thinking on this? Thanks!

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Re: hypercoaguable state on withdrawal of Eliquis? - 5 years ago

I was on 10mg Xarelto per day for 6 months following my Watchman procedure, then switched to baby aspirin. At the six-month follow up visit, I asked Dr. Natale's N.P. what the procedure was for stopping Xarelto, and did it have to be done gradually. The answer: "No. Just stop it."

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Re: MRI after Watchman implant - 5 years ago

Hi Ron, I had a Watchman implant last September. I had an MRI a couple of weeks ago.(head and neck, for a hearing issue). They followed the instructions on the implant card, which didn't phase them at all. Everything went nicely. I can't verify that there was reduced quality. They didn't say anything to that effect. And the ordering physician was happy with the results.

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First-hand Account of Ground Breaking Stroke Treatment - 5 years ago

Friends, Some may find this article to be of interest. I learned quite a bit from it. Lance Vacuum cleaner for the brain: doctor’s first-hand account of using groundbreaking stroke treatment (theconversation.com) "Thrombectomy is a revolutionary stroke treatment where the offending clot is literally sucked out of the patient’s brain. I performed my first thrombectomy in 2006, but

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Re: Afib Break through - 5 years ago

Rocketritch, Sorry to hear this, I hope you won't need one, but I think that the need for a "touchup" ablation is not totally uncommon. I had one from Natale in 2011, albeit about 2 years after he did my initial ablation. Knock on wood, I've been in NSR since.

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Re: New Guidelines on aspirin use by ACC and AHA - 6 years ago

QuoteCarey . . . aspirin will prevent platelets from sticking to the metal parts of an implanted device such as that little nut in the center of a Watchman or a stent in an artery. That's why they have you take aspirin after receiving a Watchman or stent. Thanks, Carey. Very clear explanation, as usual. One further question, if I may: Am I right that the new Watchman FLX thati's still

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Re: New Guidelines on aspirin use by ACC and AHA - 6 years ago

QuoteCareyHere are the two things I've tried to convey: 1) The official FDA recommendation is to continue aspirin for life after a Watchman. 2) Some EPs believe that's overkill and not necessary. But if you want to be absolutely sure, a low dose of an anticoagulant is an equally effective and safer choice. Thanks, Cary. This is very helpful.I find myself wondering if there'

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Re: Long term care, consultation - 6 years ago

Agree with the above. This has been said before in other posts over the years, but I have always taken it as a very good indicator of Dr. Natale's excellence is that he seems to attract, select, hire, and retain wonderful staff. The NPs in his office that I've worked with over the years (San Francisco, then San Diego) have been fantastic: smart, highly competent, caring, concerned abou

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Re: Successful ablations!! - 6 years ago

I hear you, Pompon, and sympathize. At the time of my second ablation, I was in an HMO in San Diego (Scripps Clinic). I was very fortunate that Dr. Natale was spending a few days a month at Scripps, and it was covered by my HMO. Otherwise, I would have had to seek another ablationist, and it would have been a difficult choice. QuotePomponUnfortunately : - Dr Natale can't ablate the whol

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Re: Nattokinase and Sensitive Stomach? - 6 years ago

Thanks, Shannon. Good advice, as per usual!

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Re: Successful ablations!! - 6 years ago

After 2 years in persistent afib, and by then sick of drugs, I had an ablation by Dr. Natale (thanks to the recommendations of this forum) in San Francisco in 2009. I was afib-free then until 2011, when I had a "touch-up" ablation by Dr. Natale in San Diego. Afib free since then, though I do have occasional ectopics. I remain very glad that I did the ablations, and that I did them

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