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Conversation with a Patient - Dr.Wolf and Debakey method June 2 podcast - 3 months ago

For any one interested in the 'Mini Maze" procedure - live podcast via vimeo [0]=AUARB4lMFno1vUqCTuff0nsKSI-960cwwo9LwgHhKqMwG6_RAaf8Qc3RLiEPU8g7olm1azk2_meuQQ2O92IsufLEvaVL4GApnb2LU5M5za_PbOXLKOcWPwWihxIZsIsJG6FppwfmPizBjWrB4BoOxiN40ii5ED53eTRMzHrmHzbO-2ggooaS-oT4A3cKQrNUyRxmkIAbNexg6Pc3xqDAObjDwh4ZRd_-Sw

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Re: Popular weight loss and anti-inflammatory drugs may help prevent common heart rhythm disorder - 3 months ago

I have read several articles about semaglutide help with heart rhythm issues. Promising.

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Re: Newly diagnosed with Afib - 3 months ago

Also takes into account if you had a LAA closure either surgical or device. My closure was surgical 19 years ago.

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Re: Subclinical AF Burden Not Enough for Anticoagulation Decision-Making, Trial Analysis Shows - 4 months ago

Interesting - when I was diagnosed 46 years ago at age 30, I was never on any anti coagulation drug, Plenty of experimentation with rhythm drugs though. In 2007 on warfarin pre and post mini maze. ugh. I have been off and on Eliquis for touch up ablations in the later years. Perhaps it was providence that I did not have a stroke for all those years

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Re: Newly diagnosed with Afib - 4 months ago

If there is a suspicion that there is some type of arrythmia, it is not uncommon for an EP or Cardiologist to order some type of monitoring for a time period. Surprised that monitoring was not ordered. In my 40 years plus journey with afib there have been schools of thought on medication management - how much what type, etc. Best to have a knowledgeable provider weigh in on what is appropriat

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Re: Subclinical AF Burden Not Enough for Anticoagulation Decision-Making, Trial Analysis Shows - 4 months ago

I have been PIP for years after my LAA was surgically closed 19 years ago during a mini-maze procedure. EP and cardiologist both agreed that PIP if I go into afib again, but still low risk due to closure.

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Subclinical AF Burden Not Enough for Anticoagulation Decision-Making, Trial Analysis Shows - 4 months ago

Using AI technology to help make this decision

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Pulsed Field Ablation Bests Meds as First-Line Treatment for Persistent AF in Randomized Trial - 4 months ago

From Cleveland clinic

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Stroke and Embolism After Ablation for AF Patients - 4 months ago

For those of the forum interested in stats. Short but to the point article. Author states some limitations.

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Re: KardiaMobile - 4 months ago

I have found that the Kardia moble is not always accurate. I have had several ablations, and after my last one, every time I checked it said I was in AFIB. Sent to the EP and cardiologist that reviewed and said I was in NSR. I asked why it was coming back as AFIB and was told, the "machine" cannot always detect these subtle differences. For me, because of the ablations, my QSR does not

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As Direct Oral Anticoagulants Face Off in VTE Trial, Apixaban Confirmed as a Safer Option - 5 months ago

For those of the forum on AC drugs

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Cardiomyopathy-Causing Gene Variants Linked to Risk for Atrial Fibrillation - 5 months ago

Getting closer to early detection using genetics.

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Re: Mechanism of AFIB - when a maze is not a maze procedure podcast tomorrow 5 CT 3/3 - 6 months ago

I had this procedure done in 2007, when it was still fairly new. Volunteered for a study at Emory University on how effective it was and closure of LAA with a clip. Back then, the tool looked like a giant staple gun. I was in the hospital for 3 days. The procedure took 6 hours. Much has changed since then on the process. LAA is still closed no leaks - confirmed by a recent CT. Had a great surgeon

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Mechanism of AFIB - when a maze is not a maze procedure podcast tomorrow 5 CT 3/3 - 6 months ago

For anyone interested in this topic presented by Dr. Wolf - the Debakey CV

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Re: Eliquis or Not? - 6 months ago

My husband had a catastrophic aorta dissection 3 years ago. The surgeon who saved his life told us that he closed his LAA so that he would not have to be on AC for life, He said this is now routine for any open-heart surgery. Would not recommend this avenue. He is now in and out of slow atrial flutter but has no symptoms. His EP is reluctant to "fix" the flutter particularly since his h

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Re: Eliquis or Not? - 6 months ago

It lasted ten years. I have had two "touch ups" since 2017. Hopefully no more in the future. I was diagnosed at age 30, and there were little options to help. I raised my hand when Emory University were looking for volunteers for the Mini Maze. Over the years I asked the question why so young? No comorbidities. I have been given various theories over the past 46 years. Genetics, virus,

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Re: Eliquis or Not? - 6 months ago

They used a clip and sutures. There was not a lot of information back then about durability or information about using a AC for life. I was followed up by the study for several years for both the closure success and how long the Mini Maze "fixed" Afib. More information these days. Seems like yesterday I volunteered and it has been almost 20 years.

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Re: Eliquis or Not? - 6 months ago

I had the surgical ablation of my AA many years ago during a Mini Maze clinical trial. 19 years ago. For years Cardiologists and EP have had a running discourse on should I be on a AC. More recently I was told by my EP you have options: take nothing, take low dose aspirin a few times a week, take a low dose AC. Last CT indicated it was still closed and no leaks. Had a great surgeon. What is t

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Pulsar study: Single-Shot Spherical Pulsed Field Ablation System Shows Durable AF Control - 6 months ago

As Reported by Dr. Reddy in NY

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Factor XI Inhibitor Abelacimab Cuts Bleeding Risk Across Age Groups in Atrial Fibrillation - 6 months ago

Looks like a newer drug will be in the pipeline to address bleeding in older populations.

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Noninvasive Heart Mapping System Speeds Arrhythmia Diagnosis - 7 months ago

And the ablations science continues to evolve - not available in the US at the moment

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Subanalysis Shows OPTION Results Remain Consistent Regardless of Stroke Risk Level - Cleveland Clinic - 8 months ago

For patients with atrial fibrillation, left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a reasonable alternative to oral anticoagulation (OAC) in the post-ablation setting regardless of patients’ stroke risk level, according to a subanalysis of the OPTION clinical trial. The findings were presented in a late-breaking clinical science session at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2025 by Oussama W

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Coffee Drops Risk for Atrial Fibrillation, Flutte - 9 months ago

Good news for coffee lovers, wish I liked the taste. Wonder if this pertains to chocolate?.

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Re: Aspirin may be Better than Anticoagulation post ablation—New Study - 9 months ago

Sorry, calcified plaque. This video by Dr. Brewer explains better than I can. He was my Doctor for several years before retiring. BTW. He has AFIB and diabetes. He is no stranger to cardio challenges.

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Re: Aspirin may be Better than Anticoagulation post ablation—New Study - 9 months ago

It does come down to personal choice. Have you had a CIMT scan to see if you have plaque? Not a calcium score test. That does not tell you if the plaque you have is the soft kind. I get one every year and feedback is whatever little plaque I have is entheogenic. That helped me with my decision when discussed with the EP.

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Re: Aspirin may be Better than Anticoagulation post ablation—New Study - 9 months ago

I was advised to just take baby aspirin a few times a week. I had the atri clip closure almost 20 years ago and still closed with no leaks. My EP told me that if I wanted to take a low dose Eliquis, he was ok with that, but why would I want to take a medication if not needed? I know folks who have the watchman and still on blood thinners. what was the point of getting that done if you still need

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Metformin for Atrial Fibrillation: Can an ‘Old Dog’ Learn New Tricks? - 9 months ago

Anyone on the forum experience any impact on AFIB using metformin?

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OCEAN, CLOSURE-AF Shed New Light on Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation - 9 months ago

Lot's of data and reference to the original study. Target group was older population.

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Re: Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure in AF Falls Short Again in CLOSURE-AF - 9 months ago

I had my LAA closure almost 20 years ago as part of a study when I had my mini maze procedure. Used the Atri clip. Back then there was not a lot of information about the long term consequences. Lot's more data now. Subsequent CT and other scans have confirmed it is still closed with no leaks. I have not been on a blood thinner for years as routine. That has been the instructions provided b

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Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure in AF Falls Short Again in CLOSURE-AF - 9 months ago

Depending on your point of view, is having a watchman or other implant effective in the long run?

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