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Re: Could radiation ablation become mainstream treatment soon? - 8 years ago

Thanks Carey. Would ablation stop the afib progression?

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Re: Could radiation ablation become mainstream treatment soon? - 8 years ago

One more question. How does Dr Natale trigger afib in the lab? What if he can’t trigger afib? Wold he still do the ablation?

by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Could radiation ablation become mainstream treatment soon? - 8 years ago

Thanks Carey and Shannon for the insights. Though I had only 5 episodes so far, I’m thinking about getting an ablation with Dr Natale. As I can’t handle the fear of always anticipating the next episode. I live in California. Does it make any difference if I see Dr Natale here or should I better go to Austin? Thanks!

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Re: My ablation with Dr.Natale and Dr. Di Biase - 8 years ago

Thanks! I can’t hold my tears when I was reading this. It feels like my own story. I won’t be afraid if time comes to the point that I need an ablation.

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Could radiation ablation become mainstream treatment soon? - 8 years ago

Per my own understanding, the current minimal invasive ablation carries some risk as it has to punch through the atrium wall to get to the left side. Could the non-invasive radiation ablation become mainstream someday in the near future? As it's non-invasive, I guess it would be faster and safer.

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Re: Hawthorn for Bradycardia - 8 years ago

My afib were brought on by bradycardia as well, I think. They only happened when I was sleeping. I wear apple watch to monitor heart rate when I sleep. Found once that my heart rate dropped to 42 about 50 mins before the afib onset. I read back to the days that I hadn’t had afib and found most of the time my sleeping heart rate was around 60. So after afib, my heart rate always dropped to low

by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM

How much time would Dr Natale spend with me for the initial consultation? - 8 years ago

Thinking to get an appointment with Dr Natale. How much time would he spend talking to me? I was diagnosed last August, had 5 episodes so far. Is that considered a lot as a beginning? Could it subside or would it get more frequent for sure? Thanks!

by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Can correcting a reversible cause cure afib? - 8 years ago

QuoteElizabeth That was a long time ago, like about 18 years. Probably about 3 or 4 than gradually increased. Liz Have you ever got ablation?

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Re: Anemia and A-Fib - 8 years ago

Yes, it's sad that no doctors care to find the trigger or cause of afib. They just tell you afib will only get more frequent and severe and give you options of taking drug or go ablation. I spoke to my EP regarding my findings of sleeping on my right side would make my heart beat faster and irregularly. He just dismissed it by saying that's because I paid more attention to it when I was

by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Can correcting a reversible cause cure afib? - 8 years ago

QuoteElizabeth Kong: Nope, I got a few episodes a year for a number of years then AF came more often, lately I get it twice or once a month. I am vagal, it lasts anywhere from 5 to 12 hours. I usually do get a few more episodes in the winter months, I get a lot more fruits and veggies in the summer so maybe that has something to do with it. I have heard that the heart never forgets, there

by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Newbie on Multaq. (dronedarone) Not working? - 8 years ago

Quotedcadwallader I may stop it and just not tell the cardiologist til I go to the EP who ought to know better what the heck is going on. I think you better not just stop it abruptly. That might cause problem. You should at least get some consultation regarding how to stop it correctly.

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Re: Cardiac Arrhythmias - The Missed Cause - 8 years ago

Looking back at my previous four afib episodes. I noticed my Kindle was nearby (within three ft) when I was sleeping. Not sure if that contributed to the onset of afib. quote=Jackie] Afibbers - Thanks for revisiting this. You may recall the previous posts on EMFs, electropollution or electromagnetic radiation and the many potential, adverse health consequences. If not, just type in E

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Re: Can correcting a reversible cause cure afib? - 8 years ago

Thanks Joe for sharing. So from the above, at least it seems afib is not progressive, at least it's not 100% the trend.

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Re: Can correcting a reversible cause cure afib? - 8 years ago

QuoteElizabeth Kong2018 My first AF episode occurred because I was over medicated on my thyroid meds., in other words I became hyper thyroid. Hyper thyroid or Hypo can cause AF, I am living testimony to that fact. Liz Hi Liz, So after you corrected the thyroid med to the proper level, can you keep afib away? Because the sounds like a reversible cause to me.

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Re: Can correcting a reversible cause cure afib? - 8 years ago

QuoteCarey I've read lots of information about afib. And very often I see reversible cause is mentioned when diagnosing afib, like hyperthyroidism , electrolyte imbalance, etc. The articles only say something like: correcting the reversible cause often eliminates afib. There are a small number of things that can cause afib in people who don't actually have the underlying basis for

by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Newbie on Multaq. (dronedarone) Not working? - 8 years ago

My previous cardiologist wanted to put me on Multaq after my 2nd afib episode. I refused to take it and he got mad and fired me, saying lacks of communication between me and him. I'm glad I didn't start it.

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Re: Can correcting a reversible cause cure afib? - 8 years ago

Oh, in the ER blood test, I have Free T4 0.08 higher than normal range too, while TSH was within normal range. But the following blood test ordered by my family doctor shows all Free T4, Free T3 and TSH were normal. I just don't know why. QuoteCarey I did have a physical along with blod test about a month before first afib. On that test my potassium was 4.7. The only major change I mad

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Re: Can correcting a reversible cause cure afib? - 8 years ago

I did have a physical along with blod test about a month before first afib. On that test my potassium was 4.7. The only major change I made before afib was trying out a vegetarian diet. And I felt my first skip beats in my life after three days started vegetarian. Other than that I can’t think about anything that could drive my potassium away.

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Re: Can correcting a reversible cause cure afib? - 8 years ago

Thanks Carey. Is there an end point at which I would know whether by correcting the electrolyte imbalance can eliminate afib? Like if I correct my diet and by taking supplement, is there a general rule or end point like after how much time if I still don't have afib, then I might know it's gone? QuoteCarey I've read lots of information about afib. And very often I see reversib

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Re: Can correcting a reversible cause cure afib? - 8 years ago

Thanks for th reply. I think mine was probably caused by the vegetarian diet I ate prior to afib. Maybe I didn’t eat enough, I felt so tired on the first few days of eating vegetarian and also had diarrhea and heavy sweating. The blood test in ER shows I had low serum potassium level of 3.5, that’s the lowest of the ‘normal’ range. Hoping by correcting the electrolyte can eliminate afib. I don’t

by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM

Can correcting a reversible cause cure afib? - 8 years ago

Thanks for the add. I've read lots of information about afib. And very often I see reversible cause is mentioned when diagnosing afib, like hyperthyroidism , electrolyte imbalance, etc. The articles only say something like: correcting the reversible cause often eliminates afib. So the word 'eliminate' is tricky. Does it mean reversing afib, cure afib, or stopping the curren

by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM