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Re: Alphabet soup! Please explain the abbreviations - 7 years ago

The Yahoo AFIB group has the following abbreviations, but it is an older subset: AAD - Antiarrhythmic drugs AED - Automated external defibrillator AF - Atrial Fibrillation A-FIB, AFIB, Afib - Atrial Fibrillation AICD - Automated internal cardioverter defibrillator AIUI - As I Understand It BID - Twice a day CABG - Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - bypass surgery CAD - Coronary Art

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Where I'm at - 8 years ago

Some feedback on Digoxin: "In patients with AF taking digoxin, the risk of death was independently related to serum digoxin concentration and was highest in patients with concentrations ≥1.2 ng/ml. Initiating digoxin was independently associated with higher mortality in patients with AF, regardless of heart failure." JACC Artticle on Digoxin

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Watchman FLX - 8 years ago

Perhaps Dr Natale is going to meet with all of you at the same time so that he does not have to repeat himself. -

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

6 Reasons Why There is an Atrial Fibrillation Dementia Link - 8 years ago

The dementia risk has been discussed on the Affibers Forum many times. But this article connected the dots for me. This information comes from Dr John Day's website. If you have dementia in your family and currently have AFIB, you may have reason for concern. Below is the link to the article: 6 Reasons Why There is an Atrial Fibrillation Dementia Link Two references that stood ou

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: New ablation technique in JACC - 8 years ago

Here is the link: Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation With Pulsed Electric Fields An Ultra-Rapid, Tissue-Selective Modality for Cardiac Ablation

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: What to do when Metoprolol fails to lower your heart rate? - 8 years ago

So, after being on Metoprolol for 10 weeks (4 pills/day at the end), I went to the doctor. I was given an ECG and the heart rate was around 150. They talked about Digoxin and I showed them a March 2018 article from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology titled: "Digoxin and Mortality in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation". A summary is below: "In patients with AF ta

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: CABANA Trial general consent - 8 years ago

The following from Dr. John Day supports what Shannon just posted: 9 Reasons Why Ablation Beats Drugs for Afib: CABANA Study Results Why Ablation Beats Drugs for Afib

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: What to do when Metoprolol fails to lower your heart rate? - 8 years ago

Leah, I am usually asymptomatic (don't notice) my afib when I am in a quiet state. So, sitting at the PC, watching TV, or walking slowly, I don't notice any abnormal heartbeats and don't feel weak. However, if I am walking up stairs, carrying something heavy, or walking quickly I can get out of breath and feel week. Sometimes I will stop to rest or catch my breath. However, i

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: What to do when Metoprolol fails to lower your heart rate? - 8 years ago

Anti-Fib, I have tried Flec and it worked until it stopped working. I am fairly permanent now, but will check again with the doctor next week. Thanks, Jackie, I will restart the Strategy next week. Alxndr01, I have not tried d-ribose. I will look into it.

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: What to do when Metoprolol fails to lower your heart rate? - 8 years ago

Anti-Fib and Carey, thanks for your feedback. I am not taking Diltiazem at this time. The doctor thought Metroprolol might be enough. I am also taking Furosemide (Lasix) with the Metroprolol. I did have a Cardioversion some years back, but it only lasted a few days. My cardiologist is not an EP. Sounds like I should get a second opinion. Or, should I try the Strategy again? Can you te

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

What to do when Metoprolol fails to lower your heart rate? - 8 years ago

I am in my 70's and have probably had AFIB for at least 20 years. I have been following the Strategy (Magnesium, Potassium, Taurine) for at least 1 year. Also taking Eliquis and Diltiazem . Was in paroxysmal and persistent AFIB until March 2017 when it turned into permanent AFIB. Had intestinal issues most of the time and decided to stop the Strategy (still on Eliquis but stopped Dilt

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Sleep Issues - 9 years ago

Brad, have you checked for Sleep Apnea? That can impact Afib. Jake

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Top Electrophysiologists - 10 years ago

Here is a broader list with a process for selection: http://a-fib.com/finding-right-doctor-for-you-and-your-afib/

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Magnesium: the mineral you may be missing - 10 years ago

In the news by Dr. Dennis Goodman: Magnesium helps to maintain normal muscle and nerve function, as well as normal heart rhythm. It reduces inflammation, helps boost your immune system, regulates blood sugar and is needed for more than 350 biochemical reactions in the body. Together with vitamin D, magnesium also plays a key role in preventing osteoporosis. Magnesium may be missing

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Magnesium ions show promise in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice - 10 years ago

While researching this site I found that: "Alzheimer Disease tends to progress faster in patients with AF than in those free of afib. This observation is not really surprising since AD and AF share the same risk factors". And this one: " a study concludes that AF is associated with an approximately 1% per year absolute increase in the risk of developing dementia, mostly Alzhei

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM

Magnesium ions show promise in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice - 10 years ago

Is this the same type of Magnesium we take for Afib? New research published in the December 2015 issue of The FASEB Journal, shows that in mouse models of the disease oral administration of magnesium-L-threonate (MgT) alleviated cognitive decline by suppressing the Aβ deposition in amyloid plaques in an APH-1α/1β-dependent manner. Although questions still remain about how MgT permeates the blo

by JakeL - AFIBBERS FORUM