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Wishing you the best, Shannon.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon, is there any danger to the thyroid in taking iodine when Hashimoto's might be present?by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, I would suspect the B vitamins. Just spoke to a sleep doctor. I have a cortisol surge that disturbs my sleep from about 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. (cortisol normally peaks about this time). He suggested loading complex carbs before bedtime. (This keeps blood sugar higher throughout the night; low blood sugar stimulates adrenaline production.) I did this last night, it seemed to work.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
For what it's worth, I've had paradoxical reactions from magnesium oil applied to the skin. It's directly absorbed and can be quite powerful. One spray is enough for me!by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
And here (PDF download) is a 2009 paper Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Strategies for Paroxysmal Patients to which my EP, Steven Hao, contributed (as well as everybody who is anybody among EPs), which found PVI followed by CFAE ablation was insignificantly more effective than PVI alone. It contains some stats regarding lesions for CFAEs on the posterior wall. QuoteHybrid Approach: PVAI Followby Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon, is this "work on the back wall" typically ablation of fractionated signals or complex fractionated atrial electrograms (CFAE -- see Pubmed article)? From 2006 Medscape article (requires free registration): Quote....complex fractionated atrial electrograms (CFAEs) were observed mostly in areas of slow conduction and/or at pivot points where the wavelets turn around at theby Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
The B vitamins in a Myers cocktail can be activating.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
I had a similar pattern of afib for going on 3 years, couldn't tolerate the drugs, and opted for ablation.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Shannon.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am not finding any problem at all in taking Xarelto between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. I forgot it a couple of times and ended up taking it hours later -- again, no problem. I found by Web search that some people are sensitive to the lactose in the tablet and take it with lactase to avoid stomach upset. The first few times I took it, I had some mild stomach issues, but since then I haven't haby Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Shannon. I tried to get it out of him, but Dr. Hao won't estimate how likely it is I'm "one and done." I asked him about lines across the back wall, but he more or less said that's a theoretical construct, he didn't draw lines. Do hot spots tend to spread from the PVs to back wall and elsewhere in some kind of pattern or are they more randomly distributby Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
I see Shannon mentioned "work on the back wall" in a recent post -- how common is this? I just saw Dr. Hao for my 2-week followup (ablation was done 6/27). He had said he isolated my PVs and did a little "work on the back wall." Asked for more details, he said there were some spots on the back wall that might develop into hot spots, and ablated them. (Did not draw linesby Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Louise. The procedure went well, Dr. Hao said it was a success. I've had to cope with an adverse reaction to the anesthesia (adrenergic rebound). Otherwise, physically I seem to be doing well. A few palpitations but otherwise NSR since the op.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you, Shannon. Very much relieved by the info you posted above. Now, back to RonB -- wishing you all the best.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Hans. The CPMC group is now claiming a one-year success rate of 78% for the first procedure, greater than 90% for the second should it be needed. Dr. Hao told me his yearly reversion rates are in the low single digits, much less than the 7% per year reported in the literature.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wishing you the best, Ron. Shannon, please say Steven Hao, who did my procedure, is among those elite ablationists!by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yet another article that finds antidepressants are good for everything. I beg to differ. We live in an era that believes these are wonder drugs, and the attitude of the authors of this paper has no doubt been influenced by the huge tide of pro-antidepressant propaganda. However, they have side effects that might cause other health problems. As for the link between afib and depression -- thby Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you all. Recovery has been rockier than I expected, mostly due to the dehydration problems. Yesterday was my birthday, got a saline drip in the ER as a gift. I feel a lot better today. No PACs, PVs, or flutters since the procedure on June 27!by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks so much for your concern. The procedure last Thursday went well. Dr. Hao said he isolated my PV and "did a little work" (his initials??) on the posterior wall, where he saw some incipient hot spots. Otherwise, no other active hot spots, which is a relief to me as I was concerned they had proliferated. He said as I am a small person (5'2"), my heart and left atrby Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well, it's tomorrow. I haven't had any afib since a week ago Monday, an unusual clear stretch lately. This may or may not be due to my own secret potion: Waller water with 1/2 tsp per liter sea salt to keep up my low sodium, plus mag glycinate 133mg twice a day (Swanson's has Albion ) Cross fingers, no afib tonight, or I'll be crawling to my ablation.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am finding supplemental potassium is entirely out for me, it destabilizes my sodium, causing hyponatremia, which makes me very ill. My sodium was always at the bottom of normal. I've added 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to my Waller water and am taking 1/4 tsp sea salt in 8 oz water twice a day as well. This is helping to maintain my sodium levels. So far (knock on wood), this has minimized oby Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, everyone. Last night, the nicest anesthesiologist phoned me. I'm reassured that the anesthesiology team understands my potential sensitivity to the drugs. So far, treatment at CPMC is way above and beyond my expectations. Everyone is very considerate and taking my concerns seriously. I feel I can trust them. I expect the procedure will go very smoothly with this excellent trby Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Jackie.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you. Since taking additional potassium supplementation has tipped me into hyponatremia, I am going to be very careful about boosting potassium.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you all!by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Shannon. I already asked about this -- no anti-arrhythmics, beta blockers etc at all for 5 days before the procedure. So whatever happens, happens. If I have to crawl to my procedure on Thursday, that's the way it will be.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, all. Only 4 nights left, I just hope I can make it without a bout of afib. Feeling pretty shaky right now. Have lots of Waller water and V-8 on hand.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
I seem to be sensitive to potassium supplements, am going for potassium-rich foods.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, I had an interesting reaction when I added magnesium to the Pedialyte -- I felt heavily (and unpleasantly) sedated. It was a little worrying.by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM
Being that I'm not much of a cook, I'd appreciate any tips about your food creations!by Iatrogenia - AFIBBERS FORUM