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A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally FAQ: HOW DOES HIGH ALTITUDE AFFECT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Adaption is the Key. For A-Fib patients, altitude and lower oxygen levels will affect your breathing and put a strain on your pulmonary veins where most A-Fib originates. Adaption is key. Allow at least a couple of days of lower than normal activity level. The key is gradualadaption.
'NATURAL' SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HEALTHY HEART ‘Natural’ Supplements for a Healthy Heart By Steve Ryan, PhD, Last updated: December 21, 2020. Vitamins and supplements may improve overall heart health and thereby help A-Fib, but they aren’t generally considered “A-Fib specific” like some medications. COPING WITH A-FIB: IRON DEFICIENCY AS CAUSE OF ATRIAL Walter Kerwin, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. FAQs Coping with A-Fib: Iron Deficiency. 15. “Can too little iron in the blood (anemia) cause Atrial Fibrillation? What can I do about iron deficiency?”. A-Fib patient, Sally Mertens, wrote about iron deficiency and offers this advice: A-FIB PATIENTS: 2018-2019 TOP RATED HOSPITALS FOR #1 Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH); score card 100/100 #2 Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN); score card 99.6/100 #3 Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA); score card 84.3/100 #4 New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York, NY); score card 83.3/100 #5 Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA); score card 79.8/100 #6 Hospitals of the University of ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PVCS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? A Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is an extra beat or a missed beat from your heart's ventricles; A-Fib signals are from the atrium. A-FIB ABLATIONS: WILL MY A-FIB EVENTUALLY RETURN? Regrowth/Reconnection of Ablated Heart Tissue: There is a tendency for ablated heart tissue to heal itself, regrow the ablated area, reconnect, and start producing A-Fib signals again. But if this happens, it usually occurs within the first three to six months of theinitial PVA (I).
WARNINGS ON DECONGESTANTS: WHICH ARE SAFE FOR A-FIB PATIENTS The Problem: When taking a decongestant, heart rate and blood pressure go up, the heart beats stronger, blood vessels constrict in nasal passages reducing fluid build-up. In general that’s okay for most patients. But not for patients with high blood pressure, heart diseaseor,
DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RESOURCES FOR PATIENTSWHERE TO STARTA-FIB NEWS BLOGA-FIB ALERTSPARTICIPATETESTIMONIALSGET MY BOOK If you said yes to any of these questions, Atrial Fibrillation: Resources for Patients is the right resource for you! Written by a former A-Fib patient, A-Fib.com is for the non-medical reader and is written from a patient’s point of view. The author, Steve Ryan, is not a medical doctor but has first-hand experience with A-Fib and wascured
A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally FAQ: HOW DOES HIGH ALTITUDE AFFECT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Adaption is the Key. For A-Fib patients, altitude and lower oxygen levels will affect your breathing and put a strain on your pulmonary veins where most A-Fib originates. Adaption is key. Allow at least a couple of days of lower than normal activity level. The key is gradualadaption.
'NATURAL' SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HEALTHY HEART ‘Natural’ Supplements for a Healthy Heart By Steve Ryan, PhD, Last updated: December 21, 2020. Vitamins and supplements may improve overall heart health and thereby help A-Fib, but they aren’t generally considered “A-Fib specific” like some medications. COPING WITH A-FIB: IRON DEFICIENCY AS CAUSE OF ATRIAL Walter Kerwin, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. FAQs Coping with A-Fib: Iron Deficiency. 15. “Can too little iron in the blood (anemia) cause Atrial Fibrillation? What can I do about iron deficiency?”. A-Fib patient, Sally Mertens, wrote about iron deficiency and offers this advice: A-FIB PATIENTS: 2018-2019 TOP RATED HOSPITALS FOR #1 Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH); score card 100/100 #2 Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN); score card 99.6/100 #3 Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA); score card 84.3/100 #4 New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York, NY); score card 83.3/100 #5 Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA); score card 79.8/100 #6 Hospitals of the University of ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PVCS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? A Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is an extra beat or a missed beat from your heart's ventricles; A-Fib signals are from the atrium. A-FIB ABLATIONS: WILL MY A-FIB EVENTUALLY RETURN? Regrowth/Reconnection of Ablated Heart Tissue: There is a tendency for ablated heart tissue to heal itself, regrow the ablated area, reconnect, and start producing A-Fib signals again. But if this happens, it usually occurs within the first three to six months of theinitial PVA (I).
WARNINGS ON DECONGESTANTS: WHICH ARE SAFE FOR A-FIB PATIENTS The Problem: When taking a decongestant, heart rate and blood pressure go up, the heart beats stronger, blood vessels constrict in nasal passages reducing fluid build-up. In general that’s okay for most patients. But not for patients with high blood pressure, heart diseaseor,
DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS If you said yes to any of these questions, Atrial Fibrillation: Resources for Patients is the right resource for you! Written by a former A-Fib patient, A-Fib.com is for the non-medical reader and is written from a patient’s point of view. The author, Steve Ryan, is not a medical doctor but has first-hand experience with A-Fib and wascured
MORE REPORTS FROM THE 2021 AF SYMPOSIUM "A-Fib.com is a great web site for patients, that is unequaled by anything else out there." Dr. Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN DOCTORS PERFORMING A-FIB ABLATIONS, SPECIALTY LIST OF EPS "A-Fib.com is a great web site for patients, that is unequaled by anything else out there." Dr. Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN HOW ONE READER DETECTS IF HE’S IN (SILENT) A-FIB Measuring your blood oxygen saturation level (SpO 2) is also important for A-Fib patients, because a very low blood oxygen level puts a strain on your heart (and your brain). Blood oxygen saturation. Using the same type of setup to measure pulse rate, an oximeter indirectly measures the amount of oxygen that is carried by your blood. WARNINGS ON DECONGESTANTS: WHICH ARE SAFE FOR A-FIB PATIENTS The Problem: When taking a decongestant, heart rate and blood pressure go up, the heart beats stronger, blood vessels constrict in nasal passages reducing fluid build-up. In general that’s okay for most patients. But not for patients with high blood pressure, heart diseaseor,
CHANCES OF A-FIB RECURRENCE AFTER SUCCESSFUL CATHETER ABLATION There are health conditions which tend to cause A-Fib to recur including hypertension, obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes, smoking and binge drinking. Controlling these conditions will reduce the risk of recurrence. For example, let’s say patient “Joe” has A-Fib and sleep apnea, then has a successful A-Fib ablation and is A-Fib free. A-FIB ABLATIONS: AFTER EFFECTS OF BURNING AND SCARRING These result in significant scarring and damage to heart tissue. But a study from the French Bordeaux group found “recovery of atrial contractile function” (the heart goes back to beating and contracting normally) in 98% of patients in sinus rhythm after six months of follow-up. But less experienced centers that do extensiveablations do
FAQ: WHICH ANTIBIOTICS CAN CAUSE AN A-FIB ATTACK? In the quinolone family, (antibiotics) like Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin act like antiarrhythmics. However, some antibiotics have worse gastric tolerance effects like Azithromycin and Erythromycin which can become a trigger for A-Fib by GI stimulation such as nausea or reflux. Medication to counter that side effect can be used, such asacid
NATURAL THERAPIES: USE OF THE VAGAL MANEUVER FOR A-FIB ATTACKS Hans Larsen of the A-Fib Report recommends the Valsalva Maneuver for Lone A-Fib patients not on antiarrhythmic drugs. He describes it this way: “Sit down and bend forward at the waist―hold your breath and strain as if blowing up a balloon.”. Hold the maneuver for fiveseconds or so.
A-FIB ABLATIONS: IS 82 TOO OLD FOR A PVA? This is a very important question since so many people in their 80s are getting A-Fib. 8-10% of people in their 80s have A-Fib. Recent studies indicate you are certainly not too old to have a successful Pulmonary Vein Ablation. 1. “Age should not preclude patients from A-Fib ablation,” according to the authors of a study comparingcatheter
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RESOURCES FOR PATIENTSWHERE TO STARTA-FIB NEWS BLOGA-FIB ALERTSPARTICIPATETESTIMONIALSGET MY BOOK If you said yes to any of these questions, Atrial Fibrillation: Resources for Patients is the right resource for you! Written by a former A-Fib patient, A-Fib.com is for the non-medical reader and is written from a patient’s point of view. The author, Steve Ryan, is not a medical doctor but has first-hand experience with A-Fib and wascured
A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally FAQ: HOW DOES HIGH ALTITUDE AFFECT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Adaption is the Key. For A-Fib patients, altitude and lower oxygen levels will affect your breathing and put a strain on your pulmonary veins where most A-Fib originates. Adaption is key. Allow at least a couple of days of lower than normal activity level. The key is gradualadaption.
'NATURAL' SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HEALTHY HEART ‘Natural’ Supplements for a Healthy Heart By Steve Ryan, PhD, Last updated: December 21, 2020. Vitamins and supplements may improve overall heart health and thereby help A-Fib, but they aren’t generally considered “A-Fib specific” like some medications. COPING WITH A-FIB: IRON DEFICIENCY AS CAUSE OF ATRIAL Walter Kerwin, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. FAQs Coping with A-Fib: Iron Deficiency. 15. “Can too little iron in the blood (anemia) cause Atrial Fibrillation? What can I do about iron deficiency?”. A-Fib patient, Sally Mertens, wrote about iron deficiency and offers this advice: A-FIB PATIENTS: 2018-2019 TOP RATED HOSPITALS FOR #1 Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH); score card 100/100 #2 Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN); score card 99.6/100 #3 Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA); score card 84.3/100 #4 New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York, NY); score card 83.3/100 #5 Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA); score card 79.8/100 #6 Hospitals of the University of ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PVCS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? A Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is an extra beat or a missed beat from your heart's ventricles; A-Fib signals are from the atrium. A-FIB ABLATIONS: WILL MY A-FIB EVENTUALLY RETURN? Regrowth/Reconnection of Ablated Heart Tissue: There is a tendency for ablated heart tissue to heal itself, regrow the ablated area, reconnect, and start producing A-Fib signals again. But if this happens, it usually occurs within the first three to six months of theinitial PVA (I).
WARNINGS ON DECONGESTANTS: WHICH ARE SAFE FOR A-FIB PATIENTS The Problem: When taking a decongestant, heart rate and blood pressure go up, the heart beats stronger, blood vessels constrict in nasal passages reducing fluid build-up. In general that’s okay for most patients. But not for patients with high blood pressure, heart diseaseor,
DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RESOURCES FOR PATIENTSWHERE TO STARTA-FIB NEWS BLOGA-FIB ALERTSPARTICIPATETESTIMONIALSGET MY BOOK If you said yes to any of these questions, Atrial Fibrillation: Resources for Patients is the right resource for you! Written by a former A-Fib patient, A-Fib.com is for the non-medical reader and is written from a patient’s point of view. The author, Steve Ryan, is not a medical doctor but has first-hand experience with A-Fib and wascured
A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally FAQ: HOW DOES HIGH ALTITUDE AFFECT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Adaption is the Key. For A-Fib patients, altitude and lower oxygen levels will affect your breathing and put a strain on your pulmonary veins where most A-Fib originates. Adaption is key. Allow at least a couple of days of lower than normal activity level. The key is gradualadaption.
'NATURAL' SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HEALTHY HEART ‘Natural’ Supplements for a Healthy Heart By Steve Ryan, PhD, Last updated: December 21, 2020. Vitamins and supplements may improve overall heart health and thereby help A-Fib, but they aren’t generally considered “A-Fib specific” like some medications. COPING WITH A-FIB: IRON DEFICIENCY AS CAUSE OF ATRIAL Walter Kerwin, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. FAQs Coping with A-Fib: Iron Deficiency. 15. “Can too little iron in the blood (anemia) cause Atrial Fibrillation? What can I do about iron deficiency?”. A-Fib patient, Sally Mertens, wrote about iron deficiency and offers this advice: A-FIB PATIENTS: 2018-2019 TOP RATED HOSPITALS FOR #1 Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH); score card 100/100 #2 Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN); score card 99.6/100 #3 Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA); score card 84.3/100 #4 New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York, NY); score card 83.3/100 #5 Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA); score card 79.8/100 #6 Hospitals of the University of ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PVCS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? A Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is an extra beat or a missed beat from your heart's ventricles; A-Fib signals are from the atrium. A-FIB ABLATIONS: WILL MY A-FIB EVENTUALLY RETURN? Regrowth/Reconnection of Ablated Heart Tissue: There is a tendency for ablated heart tissue to heal itself, regrow the ablated area, reconnect, and start producing A-Fib signals again. But if this happens, it usually occurs within the first three to six months of theinitial PVA (I).
WARNINGS ON DECONGESTANTS: WHICH ARE SAFE FOR A-FIB PATIENTS The Problem: When taking a decongestant, heart rate and blood pressure go up, the heart beats stronger, blood vessels constrict in nasal passages reducing fluid build-up. In general that’s okay for most patients. But not for patients with high blood pressure, heart diseaseor,
DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS If you said yes to any of these questions, Atrial Fibrillation: Resources for Patients is the right resource for you! Written by a former A-Fib patient, A-Fib.com is for the non-medical reader and is written from a patient’s point of view. The author, Steve Ryan, is not a medical doctor but has first-hand experience with A-Fib and wascured
MORE REPORTS FROM THE 2021 AF SYMPOSIUM "A-Fib.com is a great web site for patients, that is unequaled by anything else out there." Dr. Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN DOCTORS PERFORMING A-FIB ABLATIONS, SPECIALTY LIST OF EPS "A-Fib.com is a great web site for patients, that is unequaled by anything else out there." Dr. Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN HOW ONE READER DETECTS IF HE’S IN (SILENT) A-FIB Measuring your blood oxygen saturation level (SpO 2) is also important for A-Fib patients, because a very low blood oxygen level puts a strain on your heart (and your brain). Blood oxygen saturation. Using the same type of setup to measure pulse rate, an oximeter indirectly measures the amount of oxygen that is carried by your blood. WARNINGS ON DECONGESTANTS: WHICH ARE SAFE FOR A-FIB PATIENTS The Problem: When taking a decongestant, heart rate and blood pressure go up, the heart beats stronger, blood vessels constrict in nasal passages reducing fluid build-up. In general that’s okay for most patients. But not for patients with high blood pressure, heart diseaseor,
CHANCES OF A-FIB RECURRENCE AFTER SUCCESSFUL CATHETER ABLATION There are health conditions which tend to cause A-Fib to recur including hypertension, obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes, smoking and binge drinking. Controlling these conditions will reduce the risk of recurrence. For example, let’s say patient “Joe” has A-Fib and sleep apnea, then has a successful A-Fib ablation and is A-Fib free. A-FIB ABLATIONS: AFTER EFFECTS OF BURNING AND SCARRING These result in significant scarring and damage to heart tissue. But a study from the French Bordeaux group found “recovery of atrial contractile function” (the heart goes back to beating and contracting normally) in 98% of patients in sinus rhythm after six months of follow-up. But less experienced centers that do extensiveablations do
FAQ: WHICH ANTIBIOTICS CAN CAUSE AN A-FIB ATTACK? In the quinolone family, (antibiotics) like Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin act like antiarrhythmics. However, some antibiotics have worse gastric tolerance effects like Azithromycin and Erythromycin which can become a trigger for A-Fib by GI stimulation such as nausea or reflux. Medication to counter that side effect can be used, such asacid
NATURAL THERAPIES: USE OF THE VAGAL MANEUVER FOR A-FIB ATTACKS Hans Larsen of the A-Fib Report recommends the Valsalva Maneuver for Lone A-Fib patients not on antiarrhythmic drugs. He describes it this way: “Sit down and bend forward at the waist―hold your breath and strain as if blowing up a balloon.”. Hold the maneuver for fiveseconds or so.
A-FIB ABLATIONS: IS 82 TOO OLD FOR A PVA? This is a very important question since so many people in their 80s are getting A-Fib. 8-10% of people in their 80s have A-Fib. Recent studies indicate you are certainly not too old to have a successful Pulmonary Vein Ablation. 1. “Age should not preclude patients from A-Fib ablation,” according to the authors of a study comparingcatheter
A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally 'NATURAL' SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HEALTHY HEART ‘Natural’ Supplements for a Healthy Heart By Steve Ryan, PhD, Last updated: December 21, 2020. Vitamins and supplements may improve overall heart health and thereby help A-Fib, but they aren’t generally considered “A-Fib specific” like some medications. COPING WITH A-FIB: IRON DEFICIENCY AS CAUSE OF ATRIAL Walter Kerwin, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. FAQs Coping with A-Fib: Iron Deficiency. 15. “Can too little iron in the blood (anemia) cause Atrial Fibrillation? What can I do about iron deficiency?”. A-Fib patient, Sally Mertens, wrote about iron deficiency and offers this advice: FAQ: HOW DOES HIGH ALTITUDE AFFECT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Adaption is the Key. For A-Fib patients, altitude and lower oxygen levels will affect your breathing and put a strain on your pulmonary veins where most A-Fib originates. Adaption is key. Allow at least a couple of days of lower than normal activity level. The key is gradualadaption.
A-FIB ABLATIONS: WILL MY A-FIB EVENTUALLY RETURN? Regrowth/Reconnection of Ablated Heart Tissue: There is a tendency for ablated heart tissue to heal itself, regrow the ablated area, reconnect, and start producing A-Fib signals again. But if this happens, it usually occurs within the first three to six months of theinitial PVA (I).
FAQ: WHICH ANTIBIOTICS CAN CAUSE AN A-FIB ATTACK? In the quinolone family, (antibiotics) like Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin act like antiarrhythmics. However, some antibiotics have worse gastric tolerance effects like Azithromycin and Erythromycin which can become a trigger for A-Fib by GI stimulation such as nausea or reflux. Medication to counter that side effect can be used, such asacid
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PVCS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? A Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is an extra beat or a missed beat from your heart's ventricles; A-Fib signals are from the atrium. FAQS COPING WITH A-FIB: MEDICAL MARIJUANA SCOTT: “I am currently 55 years old and have been through 15 cardioversions due to A-Fib. I smoked marijuana pretty much daily and noticed that, when I smoked, my heart rate went up. So, I stopped smoking altogether. Since quitting smoking marijuana 7 years ago, I have not had a single case of going into A-Fib. A-FIB PATIENTS: 2018-2019 TOP RATED HOSPITALS FOR #1 Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH); score card 100/100 #2 Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN); score card 99.6/100 #3 Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA); score card 84.3/100 #4 New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York, NY); score card 83.3/100 #5 Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA); score card 79.8/100 #6 Hospitals of the University of DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally 'NATURAL' SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HEALTHY HEART ‘Natural’ Supplements for a Healthy Heart By Steve Ryan, PhD, Last updated: December 21, 2020. Vitamins and supplements may improve overall heart health and thereby help A-Fib, but they aren’t generally considered “A-Fib specific” like some medications. COPING WITH A-FIB: IRON DEFICIENCY AS CAUSE OF ATRIAL Walter Kerwin, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. FAQs Coping with A-Fib: Iron Deficiency. 15. “Can too little iron in the blood (anemia) cause Atrial Fibrillation? What can I do about iron deficiency?”. A-Fib patient, Sally Mertens, wrote about iron deficiency and offers this advice: FAQ: HOW DOES HIGH ALTITUDE AFFECT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Adaption is the Key. For A-Fib patients, altitude and lower oxygen levels will affect your breathing and put a strain on your pulmonary veins where most A-Fib originates. Adaption is key. Allow at least a couple of days of lower than normal activity level. The key is gradualadaption.
A-FIB ABLATIONS: WILL MY A-FIB EVENTUALLY RETURN? Regrowth/Reconnection of Ablated Heart Tissue: There is a tendency for ablated heart tissue to heal itself, regrow the ablated area, reconnect, and start producing A-Fib signals again. But if this happens, it usually occurs within the first three to six months of theinitial PVA (I).
FAQ: WHICH ANTIBIOTICS CAN CAUSE AN A-FIB ATTACK? In the quinolone family, (antibiotics) like Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin act like antiarrhythmics. However, some antibiotics have worse gastric tolerance effects like Azithromycin and Erythromycin which can become a trigger for A-Fib by GI stimulation such as nausea or reflux. Medication to counter that side effect can be used, such asacid
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PVCS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? A Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is an extra beat or a missed beat from your heart's ventricles; A-Fib signals are from the atrium. FAQS COPING WITH A-FIB: MEDICAL MARIJUANA SCOTT: “I am currently 55 years old and have been through 15 cardioversions due to A-Fib. I smoked marijuana pretty much daily and noticed that, when I smoked, my heart rate went up. So, I stopped smoking altogether. Since quitting smoking marijuana 7 years ago, I have not had a single case of going into A-Fib. A-FIB PATIENTS: 2018-2019 TOP RATED HOSPITALS FOR #1 Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH); score card 100/100 #2 Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN); score card 99.6/100 #3 Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA); score card 84.3/100 #4 New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York, NY); score card 83.3/100 #5 Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA); score card 79.8/100 #6 Hospitals of the University of DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. MORE REPORTS FROM THE 2021 AF SYMPOSIUM "A-Fib.com is a great web site for patients, that is unequaled by anything else out there." Dr. Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally FAQS COPING WITH YOUR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: DAY TO DAY ISSUES Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about dealing with the day-to-day issues of having Atrial Fibrillation. (Click on the question to jump to the answer.) 1. Specialist: “ I like my cardiologist, but he has not talked about me seeing an Electrophysiologist . HOW TO COOK UP YOUR A-FIB PLAN FOR A CURE It’s encouraging to read how someone else has dealt with their A-Fib. In our 99+ Personal A-Fib Stories of Hope, A-Fib patients tell their stories to help bolster your determination to seek a life free of A-Fib. Pick an A-Fib story by Theme or Topic: You may find it helpful to read a specific type(s) of stories. For example, about A-Fib patients in your age group, patients with the same 2021 AF SYMPOSIUM LIVE CASE: VEIN OF MARSHALL ALCOHOL ABLATION Live from Houston. The AF Symposium audience watched on live streaming video as Dr. Miguel Valderrabano of the Methodist DeBakey Heart Center in Houston, Texas, demonstrated an innovative treatment for A-Fib using Alcohol Ablation of the Vein of Marshall. HOW ONE READER DETECTS IF HE’S IN (SILENT) A-FIB Measuring your blood oxygen saturation level (SpO 2) is also important for A-Fib patients, because a very low blood oxygen level puts a strain on your heart (and your brain). Blood oxygen saturation. Using the same type of setup to measure pulse rate, an oximeter indirectly measures the amount of oxygen that is carried by your blood. CHANCES OF A-FIB RECURRENCE AFTER SUCCESSFUL CATHETER ABLATION There are health conditions which tend to cause A-Fib to recur including hypertension, obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes, smoking and binge drinking. Controlling these conditions will reduce the risk of recurrence. For example, let’s say patient “Joe” has A-Fib and sleep apnea, then has a successful A-Fib ablation and is A-Fib free. NATURAL THERAPIES: USE OF THE VAGAL MANEUVER FOR A-FIB ATTACKS Hans Larsen of the A-Fib Report recommends the Valsalva Maneuver for Lone A-Fib patients not on antiarrhythmic drugs. He describes it this way: “Sit down and bend forward at the waist―hold your breath and strain as if blowing up a balloon.”. Hold the maneuver for fiveseconds or so.
UNDERSTANDING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: EJECTION FRACTION, WHAT Therefore, an Ejection Fraction is a percentage of the blood within the chamber that is pumped out with every heartbeat. EF is most commonly measured in your doctor’s office during an echocardiogram. Your EF should be between 50 to 75 percent to indicate the heart is pumping well and able to deliver an adequate supply of blood to thebody and
AMIODARONE: MOST EFFECTIVE AND MOST TOXIC Amiodarone (Cordarone) is considered one of the most effective antiarrhythmic drugs, but it’s also one of the most toxic. It may affect your lungs, eyes, thyroid, liver, skin, heart, and nervous system. Also, amiodarone has a long half-life. It is retained in the body for up to 45 days after the drug has been discontinued. A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally 'NATURAL' SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HEALTHY HEART ‘Natural’ Supplements for a Healthy Heart By Steve Ryan, PhD, Last updated: December 21, 2020. Vitamins and supplements may improve overall heart health and thereby help A-Fib, but they aren’t generally considered “A-Fib specific” like some medications. COPING WITH A-FIB: IRON DEFICIENCY AS CAUSE OF ATRIAL Walter Kerwin, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. FAQs Coping with A-Fib: Iron Deficiency. 15. “Can too little iron in the blood (anemia) cause Atrial Fibrillation? What can I do about iron deficiency?”. A-Fib patient, Sally Mertens, wrote about iron deficiency and offers this advice: FAQ: HOW DOES HIGH ALTITUDE AFFECT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Adaption is the Key. For A-Fib patients, altitude and lower oxygen levels will affect your breathing and put a strain on your pulmonary veins where most A-Fib originates. Adaption is key. Allow at least a couple of days of lower than normal activity level. The key is gradualadaption.
A-FIB ABLATIONS: WILL MY A-FIB EVENTUALLY RETURN? Regrowth/Reconnection of Ablated Heart Tissue: There is a tendency for ablated heart tissue to heal itself, regrow the ablated area, reconnect, and start producing A-Fib signals again. But if this happens, it usually occurs within the first three to six months of theinitial PVA (I).
FAQ: WHICH ANTIBIOTICS CAN CAUSE AN A-FIB ATTACK? In the quinolone family, (antibiotics) like Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin act like antiarrhythmics. However, some antibiotics have worse gastric tolerance effects like Azithromycin and Erythromycin which can become a trigger for A-Fib by GI stimulation such as nausea or reflux. Medication to counter that side effect can be used, such asacid
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PVCS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? A Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is an extra beat or a missed beat from your heart's ventricles; A-Fib signals are from the atrium. FAQS COPING WITH A-FIB: MEDICAL MARIJUANA SCOTT: “I am currently 55 years old and have been through 15 cardioversions due to A-Fib. I smoked marijuana pretty much daily and noticed that, when I smoked, my heart rate went up. So, I stopped smoking altogether. Since quitting smoking marijuana 7 years ago, I have not had a single case of going into A-Fib. A-FIB PATIENTS: 2018-2019 TOP RATED HOSPITALS FOR #1 Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH); score card 100/100 #2 Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN); score card 99.6/100 #3 Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA); score card 84.3/100 #4 New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York, NY); score card 83.3/100 #5 Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA); score card 79.8/100 #6 Hospitals of the University of DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally 'NATURAL' SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HEALTHY HEART ‘Natural’ Supplements for a Healthy Heart By Steve Ryan, PhD, Last updated: December 21, 2020. Vitamins and supplements may improve overall heart health and thereby help A-Fib, but they aren’t generally considered “A-Fib specific” like some medications. COPING WITH A-FIB: IRON DEFICIENCY AS CAUSE OF ATRIAL Walter Kerwin, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. FAQs Coping with A-Fib: Iron Deficiency. 15. “Can too little iron in the blood (anemia) cause Atrial Fibrillation? What can I do about iron deficiency?”. A-Fib patient, Sally Mertens, wrote about iron deficiency and offers this advice: FAQ: HOW DOES HIGH ALTITUDE AFFECT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Adaption is the Key. For A-Fib patients, altitude and lower oxygen levels will affect your breathing and put a strain on your pulmonary veins where most A-Fib originates. Adaption is key. Allow at least a couple of days of lower than normal activity level. The key is gradualadaption.
A-FIB ABLATIONS: WILL MY A-FIB EVENTUALLY RETURN? Regrowth/Reconnection of Ablated Heart Tissue: There is a tendency for ablated heart tissue to heal itself, regrow the ablated area, reconnect, and start producing A-Fib signals again. But if this happens, it usually occurs within the first three to six months of theinitial PVA (I).
FAQ: WHICH ANTIBIOTICS CAN CAUSE AN A-FIB ATTACK? In the quinolone family, (antibiotics) like Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin act like antiarrhythmics. However, some antibiotics have worse gastric tolerance effects like Azithromycin and Erythromycin which can become a trigger for A-Fib by GI stimulation such as nausea or reflux. Medication to counter that side effect can be used, such asacid
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PVCS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? A Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is an extra beat or a missed beat from your heart's ventricles; A-Fib signals are from the atrium. FAQS COPING WITH A-FIB: MEDICAL MARIJUANA SCOTT: “I am currently 55 years old and have been through 15 cardioversions due to A-Fib. I smoked marijuana pretty much daily and noticed that, when I smoked, my heart rate went up. So, I stopped smoking altogether. Since quitting smoking marijuana 7 years ago, I have not had a single case of going into A-Fib. A-FIB PATIENTS: 2018-2019 TOP RATED HOSPITALS FOR #1 Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH); score card 100/100 #2 Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN); score card 99.6/100 #3 Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA); score card 84.3/100 #4 New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York, NY); score card 83.3/100 #5 Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA); score card 79.8/100 #6 Hospitals of the University of DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. MORE REPORTS FROM THE 2021 AF SYMPOSIUM "A-Fib.com is a great web site for patients, that is unequaled by anything else out there." Dr. Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally FAQS COPING WITH YOUR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: DAY TO DAY ISSUES Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about dealing with the day-to-day issues of having Atrial Fibrillation. (Click on the question to jump to the answer.) 1. Specialist: “ I like my cardiologist, but he has not talked about me seeing an Electrophysiologist . HOW TO COOK UP YOUR A-FIB PLAN FOR A CURE It’s encouraging to read how someone else has dealt with their A-Fib. In our 99+ Personal A-Fib Stories of Hope, A-Fib patients tell their stories to help bolster your determination to seek a life free of A-Fib. Pick an A-Fib story by Theme or Topic: You may find it helpful to read a specific type(s) of stories. For example, about A-Fib patients in your age group, patients with the same 2021 AF SYMPOSIUM LIVE CASE: VEIN OF MARSHALL ALCOHOL ABLATION Live from Houston. The AF Symposium audience watched on live streaming video as Dr. Miguel Valderrabano of the Methodist DeBakey Heart Center in Houston, Texas, demonstrated an innovative treatment for A-Fib using Alcohol Ablation of the Vein of Marshall. HOW ONE READER DETECTS IF HE’S IN (SILENT) A-FIB Measuring your blood oxygen saturation level (SpO 2) is also important for A-Fib patients, because a very low blood oxygen level puts a strain on your heart (and your brain). Blood oxygen saturation. Using the same type of setup to measure pulse rate, an oximeter indirectly measures the amount of oxygen that is carried by your blood. CHANCES OF A-FIB RECURRENCE AFTER SUCCESSFUL CATHETER ABLATION There are health conditions which tend to cause A-Fib to recur including hypertension, obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes, smoking and binge drinking. Controlling these conditions will reduce the risk of recurrence. For example, let’s say patient “Joe” has A-Fib and sleep apnea, then has a successful A-Fib ablation and is A-Fib free. NATURAL THERAPIES: USE OF THE VAGAL MANEUVER FOR A-FIB ATTACKS Hans Larsen of the A-Fib Report recommends the Valsalva Maneuver for Lone A-Fib patients not on antiarrhythmic drugs. He describes it this way: “Sit down and bend forward at the waist―hold your breath and strain as if blowing up a balloon.”. Hold the maneuver for fiveseconds or so.
UNDERSTANDING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: EJECTION FRACTION, WHAT Therefore, an Ejection Fraction is a percentage of the blood within the chamber that is pumped out with every heartbeat. EF is most commonly measured in your doctor’s office during an echocardiogram. Your EF should be between 50 to 75 percent to indicate the heart is pumping well and able to deliver an adequate supply of blood to thebody and
AMIODARONE: MOST EFFECTIVE AND MOST TOXIC Amiodarone (Cordarone) is considered one of the most effective antiarrhythmic drugs, but it’s also one of the most toxic. It may affect your lungs, eyes, thyroid, liver, skin, heart, and nervous system. Also, amiodarone has a long half-life. It is retained in the body for up to 45 days after the drug has been discontinued. ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES AND PATIENTS TIPS FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Drinking through a straw from the container of water with lots of ice is easier than drinking from a glass. My success rate is 90% or better.”. • Laying down and trying to relax in a darkened room. • A-Fib is sometimes triggered by body position—lying or leaningon the left side.
A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally FAQ: HOW DOES HIGH ALTITUDE AFFECT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Adaption is the Key. For A-Fib patients, altitude and lower oxygen levels will affect your breathing and put a strain on your pulmonary veins where most A-Fib originates. Adaption is key. Allow at least a couple of days of lower than normal activity level. The key is gradualadaption.
COPING WITH A-FIB: IRON DEFICIENCY AS CAUSE OF ATRIAL Walter Kerwin, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. FAQs Coping with A-Fib: Iron Deficiency. 15. “Can too little iron in the blood (anemia) cause Atrial Fibrillation? What can I do about iron deficiency?”. A-Fib patient, Sally Mertens, wrote about iron deficiency and offers this advice: FAQS COPING WITH A-FIB: MEDICAL MARIJUANA SCOTT: “I am currently 55 years old and have been through 15 cardioversions due to A-Fib. I smoked marijuana pretty much daily and noticed that, when I smoked, my heart rate went up. So, I stopped smoking altogether. Since quitting smoking marijuana 7 years ago, I have not had a single case of going into A-Fib. HOW ONE READER DETECTS IF HE’S IN (SILENT) A-FIB Measuring your blood oxygen saturation level (SpO 2) is also important for A-Fib patients, because a very low blood oxygen level puts a strain on your heart (and your brain). Blood oxygen saturation. Using the same type of setup to measure pulse rate, an oximeter indirectly measures the amount of oxygen that is carried by your blood. A-FIB ABLATIONS: WILL MY A-FIB EVENTUALLY RETURN? Regrowth/Reconnection of Ablated Heart Tissue: There is a tendency for ablated heart tissue to heal itself, regrow the ablated area, reconnect, and start producing A-Fib signals again. But if this happens, it usually occurs within the first three to six months of theinitial PVA (I).
A-FIB ABLATIONS: ENLARGED HEART A-Fib is a progressive disease that, among other bad effects, tends to enlarge and stretch your left atrium. Because your left atrium is fibrillating or quivering rather than beating properly, it isn’t filling and emptying properly. Your left atrium has to work harderthan normal and
UNDERSTANDING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: EJECTION FRACTION, WHAT Therefore, an Ejection Fraction is a percentage of the blood within the chamber that is pumped out with every heartbeat. EF is most commonly measured in your doctor’s office during an echocardiogram. Your EF should be between 50 to 75 percent to indicate the heart is pumping well and able to deliver an adequate supply of blood to thebody and
DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES AND PATIENTS TIPS FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Drinking through a straw from the container of water with lots of ice is easier than drinking from a glass. My success rate is 90% or better.”. • Laying down and trying to relax in a darkened room. • A-Fib is sometimes triggered by body position—lying or leaningon the left side.
A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally FAQ: HOW DOES HIGH ALTITUDE AFFECT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Adaption is the Key. For A-Fib patients, altitude and lower oxygen levels will affect your breathing and put a strain on your pulmonary veins where most A-Fib originates. Adaption is key. Allow at least a couple of days of lower than normal activity level. The key is gradualadaption.
COPING WITH A-FIB: IRON DEFICIENCY AS CAUSE OF ATRIAL Walter Kerwin, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. FAQs Coping with A-Fib: Iron Deficiency. 15. “Can too little iron in the blood (anemia) cause Atrial Fibrillation? What can I do about iron deficiency?”. A-Fib patient, Sally Mertens, wrote about iron deficiency and offers this advice: FAQS COPING WITH A-FIB: MEDICAL MARIJUANA SCOTT: “I am currently 55 years old and have been through 15 cardioversions due to A-Fib. I smoked marijuana pretty much daily and noticed that, when I smoked, my heart rate went up. So, I stopped smoking altogether. Since quitting smoking marijuana 7 years ago, I have not had a single case of going into A-Fib. HOW ONE READER DETECTS IF HE’S IN (SILENT) A-FIB Measuring your blood oxygen saturation level (SpO 2) is also important for A-Fib patients, because a very low blood oxygen level puts a strain on your heart (and your brain). Blood oxygen saturation. Using the same type of setup to measure pulse rate, an oximeter indirectly measures the amount of oxygen that is carried by your blood. A-FIB ABLATIONS: WILL MY A-FIB EVENTUALLY RETURN? Regrowth/Reconnection of Ablated Heart Tissue: There is a tendency for ablated heart tissue to heal itself, regrow the ablated area, reconnect, and start producing A-Fib signals again. But if this happens, it usually occurs within the first three to six months of theinitial PVA (I).
A-FIB ABLATIONS: ENLARGED HEART A-Fib is a progressive disease that, among other bad effects, tends to enlarge and stretch your left atrium. Because your left atrium is fibrillating or quivering rather than beating properly, it isn’t filling and emptying properly. Your left atrium has to work harderthan normal and
UNDERSTANDING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: EJECTION FRACTION, WHAT Therefore, an Ejection Fraction is a percentage of the blood within the chamber that is pumped out with every heartbeat. EF is most commonly measured in your doctor’s office during an echocardiogram. Your EF should be between 50 to 75 percent to indicate the heart is pumping well and able to deliver an adequate supply of blood to thebody and
DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. MORE REPORTS FROM THE 2021 AF SYMPOSIUM "A-Fib.com is a great web site for patients, that is unequaled by anything else out there." Dr. Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN COPING WITH THE FEAR AND ANXIETY OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Coping With the Fear and Anxiety of Atrial Fibrillation. For a substantial portion of A-Fib patients, the impact on ‘quality of life’ extends beyond our beating heart. Atrial Fibrillation wreaks havoc with your head as well as your heart. Anxiety, fear, worry, confusion, frustration and 2021 AF SYMPOSIUM LIVE CASE: VEIN OF MARSHALL ALCOHOL ABLATION The AF Symposium audience watched on live streaming video as Dr. Miguel Valderrabano of the Methodist DeBakey Heart Center in Houston, Texas, demonstrated an innovative treatment for A-Fib using Alcohol Ablation of the Vein of Marshall. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PVCS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? A Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is an extra beat or a missed beat from your heart's ventricles; A-Fib signals are from the atrium. UNDERSTANDING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: EJECTION FRACTION, WHAT Therefore, an Ejection Fraction is a percentage of the blood within the chamber that is pumped out with every heartbeat. EF is most commonly measured in your doctor’s office during an echocardiogram. Your EF should be between 50 to 75 percent to indicate the heart is pumping well and able to deliver an adequate supply of blood to thebody and
HOW ONE READER DETECTS IF HE’S IN (SILENT) A-FIB Measuring your blood oxygen saturation level (SpO 2) is also important for A-Fib patients, because a very low blood oxygen level puts a strain on your heart (and your brain). Blood oxygen saturation. Using the same type of setup to measure pulse rate, an oximeter indirectly measures the amount of oxygen that is carried by your blood. FAQ: WHICH ANTIBIOTICS CAN CAUSE AN A-FIB ATTACK? In the quinolone family, (antibiotics) like Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin act like antiarrhythmics. However, some antibiotics have worse gastric tolerance effects like Azithromycin and Erythromycin which can become a trigger for A-Fib by GI stimulation such as nausea or reflux. Medication to counter that side effect can be used, such asacid
A-FIB ABLATIONS: AFTER EFFECTS OF BURNING AND SCARRING These result in significant scarring and damage to heart tissue. But a study from the French Bordeaux group found “recovery of atrial contractile function” (the heart goes back to beating and contracting normally) in 98% of patients in sinus rhythm after six months of follow-up. But less experienced centers that do extensiveablations do
A-FIB ABLATIONS: IS 82 TOO OLD FOR A PVA? This is a very important question since so many people in their 80s are getting A-Fib. 8-10% of people in their 80s have A-Fib. Recent studies indicate you are certainly not too old to have a successful Pulmonary Vein Ablation. 1. “Age should not preclude patients from A-Fib ablation,” according to the authors of a study comparingcatheter
A WATCHMAN AND ABLATION COMBO? ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS The Watchman is inserted inside the edges or mouth of the LAA. “in practice we’ve seen no interaction with ablation and where the Watchman sits in the LAA.”. If necessary, one can still ablate and electrically isolate the mouth of the LAA with the Watchman installed. This may not be true of other occlusion devices. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RESOURCES FOR PATIENTSWHERE TO STARTA-FIB NEWS BLOGA-FIB ALERTSPARTICIPATETESTIMONIALSGET MY BOOK Check out our online sources and other recommendations in our Resources and Links section. Browse our A-Fib Video Library for Intermediate Level video clips. You may also want to look through Steve’s Shopping Guides when buying DIY heart rate monitors, mineral supplements and A-Fib reference books.. Or search for any term or phrase with our Search sidebar feature in the upper right A-FIB PATIENT STORIES "A-Fib.com is a great web site for patients, that is unequaled by anything else out there." Dr. Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 'NATURAL' SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HEALTHY HEART ‘Natural’ Supplements for a Healthy Heart By Steve Ryan, PhD, Last updated: December 21, 2020. Vitamins and supplements may improve overall heart health and thereby help A-Fib, but they aren’t generally considered “A-Fib specific” like some medications. COPING WITH THE FEAR AND ANXIETY OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Coping With the Fear and Anxiety of Atrial Fibrillation. by Steve S. Ryan, PhD. For a substantial portion of A-Fib patients, the impact on ‘quality of life’ extends beyond our beating heart. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PVCS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? A Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is an extra beat or a missed beat from your heart's ventricles; A-Fib signals are from the atrium. CATHETER ABLATION BENEFITS YOUR HEART’S PUMPING ABILITY A-Fib is a progressive disease that over time re-models and changes your heart. One of the remodeling effects of A-Fib is a reduction in the heart’s pumping ability (that’s why you might feel faint or dizzy during an A-Fib episode). UNDERSTANDING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: EJECTION FRACTION, WHAT "A-Fib.com is a great web site for patients, that is unequaled by anything else out there." Dr. Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN FAQS COPING WITH A-FIB: MEDICAL MARIJUANA Recently marijuana has been implicated in neurological complications such as headache, transient ischemic attacks and stroke. Middle age stroke patients were 2.3 times more likely to be pot smokers than healthy middle age control patients. WARNINGS ON DECONGESTANTS: WHICH ARE SAFE FOR A-FIB PATIENTS The Problem: When taking a decongestant, heart rate and blood pressure go up, the heart beats stronger, blood vessels constrict in nasal passages reducing fluid build-up. In general that’s okay for most patients. But not for patients with high blood pressure, heart diseaseor,
DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RESOURCES FOR PATIENTSWHERE TO STARTA-FIB NEWS BLOGA-FIB ALERTSPARTICIPATETESTIMONIALSGET MY BOOK If you said yes to any of these questions, Atrial Fibrillation: Resources for Patients is the right resource for you! Written by a former A-Fib patient, A-Fib.com is for the non-medical reader and is written from a patient’s point of view. The author, Steve Ryan, is not a medical doctor but has first-hand experience with A-Fib and wascured
A-FIB PATIENT STORIES Patient name. 102. Atrial Fibrillation and a Catastrophic Mini-Maze Surgery. Lorrie C. 101. A Failed Ablation, then AVNRT Diagnosed and 2nd Ablation—Now Finally A-Fib Free. Bob Thompson. 100. “Your A-Fib is Just Nerves””Try Not to Think About It”; At 72 Finally 'NATURAL' SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HEALTHY HEART ‘Natural’ Supplements for a Healthy Heart By Steve Ryan, PhD, Last updated: December 21, 2020. Vitamins and supplements may improve overall heart health and thereby help A-Fib, but they aren’t generally considered “A-Fib specific” like some medications. COPING WITH THE FEAR AND ANXIETY OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Coping With the Fear and Anxiety of Atrial Fibrillation. For a substantial portion of A-Fib patients, the impact on ‘quality of life’ extends beyond our beating heart. Atrial Fibrillation wreaks havoc with your head as well as your heart. Anxiety, fear, worry, confusion, frustration and depression. And at times, anger. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PVCS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? A Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is an extra beat or a missed beat from your heart's ventricles; A-Fib signals are from the atrium. FAQS COPING WITH A-FIB: MEDICAL MARIJUANA SCOTT: “I am currently 55 years old and have been through 15 cardioversions due to A-Fib. I smoked marijuana pretty much daily and noticed that, when I smoked, my heart rate went up. So, I stopped smoking altogether. Since quitting smoking marijuana 7 years ago, I have not had a single case of going into A-Fib. UNDERSTANDING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: EJECTION FRACTION, WHAT Therefore, an Ejection Fraction is a percentage of the blood within the chamber that is pumped out with every heartbeat. EF is most commonly measured in your doctor’s office during an echocardiogram. Your EF should be between 50 to 75 percent to indicate the heart is pumping well and able to deliver an adequate supply of blood to thebody and
CATHETER ABLATION BENEFITS YOUR HEART’S PUMPING ABILITY Catheter Ablation Benefits Your Heart’s Pumping Ability. Published July 29, 2015. A-Fib is a progressive disease that over time re-models and changes your heart. One of the remodeling effects of A-Fib is a reduction in the heart’s pumping ability (that’s why WARNINGS ON DECONGESTANTS: WHICH ARE SAFE FOR A-FIB PATIENTS Decongestants cause the blood vessels to shrink and blood pressure to rise. Perfect conditions that can trigger or induce an episode of their A-Fib. Another concern for A-Fib patients is that some over-the-counter (OTC) medications can interact with the anti-arrhythmic medication they’re taking. DANGERS OF HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS FOR A-FIB PATIENTS A-Fib Patient Story #41 Dangers of High Frequency Vibrations for A-Fib Patients. by Don Thompson, 2010. I was working on a drilling rig in Wyoming. As well site geologist, my duties were to examine drill cuttings as they vibrated along a shaker screen that separated the cuttings from the drilling fluid. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS Check out our online sources and other recommendations in our Resources and Links section. Browse our A-Fib Video Library for Intermediate Level video clips. You may also want to look through Steve’s Shopping Guides when buying DIY heart rate monitors, mineral supplements and A-Fib reference books.. Or search for any term or phrase with our Search sidebar feature in the upper right COPING WITH THE FEAR AND ANXIETY OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Coping With the Fear and Anxiety of Atrial Fibrillation. by Steve S. Ryan, PhD. For a substantial portion of A-Fib patients, the impact on ‘quality of life’ extends beyond our beating heart. MINERAL DEFICIENCIES Mineral Deficiencies. When you have A-Fib, a sensible starting point may be to check for chemical imbalances or deficiencies. A deficiency in minerals like magnesium or potassium can force the heart into fatalarrhythmias.
FINDING THE RIGHT DOCTOR FOR YOU AND YOUR A-FIB The EP’s primary concern is creating a ‘treatment plan’—an organized path to finding your A-Fib cure or best outcome. To find the right doctor for you, seek recommendations from your General Practitioner (GP) and from other A-Fib patients (see Resources/Bulletin Boards for a list of online discussion groups).. If you know nurses or support staff who work in the cardiology field orin
2021 AF SYMPOSIUM LIVE CASE: VEIN OF MARSHALL ALCOHOL ABLATION The AF Symposium audience watched on live streaming video as Dr. Miguel Valderrabano of the Methodist DeBakey Heart Center in Houston, Texas, demonstrated an innovative treatment for A-Fib using Alcohol Ablation of the Vein of Marshall. UNDERSTANDING THE EKG SIGNAL An electrocardiogram, ECG (EKG), is a test used to measure the rate and regularity of heartbeats, as well as the size and position of the chambers, the presence of any damage to the heart, and the effects of drugs or devices used to regulate the heart. UNDERSTANDING A-FIB: ADRENERGIC AND VAGAL FORMS OF ATRIAL "If I had 10 years ago, it would have saved me 8 years of hell.” Roy Salmon, Patient, A-Fib Free, Adelaide, Australia "This book is incredibly complete and easy-to COPING WITH A-FIB: IRON DEFICIENCY AS CAUSE OF ATRIAL "A-Fib.com is a great web site for patients, that is unequaled by anything else out there." Dr. Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN CATHETER ABLATION FOR A-FIB LOWERS DEMENTIA RISK In a retrospective study, successful catheter ablation for A-Fib was associated with a 44% reduced risk of dementia vs drug therapies. PRINT A FREE MEDICAL ALERT I.D. WALLET CARD Updated 9-2020: Information and tips about what emergency medical ID information to carry with you. Print a custom wallet card using a freeonline service.
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