Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 > I suspect that at some point in my intestines, it gets stretchd and > the Vagus nerve is stimulated in such a way that it causes the heart > to go into a-fib. Has anyone else discovered this, also? Is there any > work being done to find where the cause may be in the intestines and > eliminate it? Very good question! I know I have a lot of problems with gas etc after an attack or when I have PVCS. I have almost been tempted to go to a GI DR.I just wonder if it is the Vergus nerve is there a way we can help it work or do whatever is is suppose to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 > > I suspect that at some point in my intestines, it gets stretchd and > > the Vagus nerve is stimulated in such a way that it causes the > heart > > to go into a-fib. Has anyone else discovered this, also? Is there > any > > work being done to find where the cause may be in the intestines > and > > eliminate it? > > > Very good question! I know I have a lot of problems with gas etc > after an attack or when I have PVCS. I have almost been tempted to go > to a GI DR.I just wonder if it is the Vergus nerve is there a way we > can help it work or do whatever is is suppose to do. I did see a gastroenterologist, and he quickly dismissed it. My cardiologist said that it couldn't have anything to do with my intestines, but I have to believe that that's where the signal is coming from that causes the heart to go into a-fib. I don't believe that my colon is the problem area, but I haven't been able to figure out if it's the small or large intestines. I suspect the large intestines, because I've found that a-fib will stop a couple of hours after a bowel movement. A high-fiber diet doesn't seem to make a difference in how often it occurs, but since the food goes through quicker, a-fib doesn't last as long. I would think that if all my intestines were triggering this, then I'd be in a-fib 24/7, so that's why I think it's only a small part of my intestines sending the signal to the area of my heart which causes it to go into a-fib. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 > I've found that my a-fibs seem to be centered around bowel movements. I suspect that at some point in my intestines, it gets stretchd and the Vagus nerve is stimulated in such a way that it causes the heart to go into a-fib. Has anyone else discovered this, also? Is there any work being done to find where the cause may be in the intestines and eliminate it? (Indelicacy alert :-) I think it is probably not the intestines themselves but the vagus nerve. One of the ways to try to stop some arrhythmias is always described as pushing down as though one were going to have a stool. I know when I'm in a fragile state, having a stool can cause ectopics. So something about this is probably touching the vagus nerve, I imagine. So I am wondering if being more relaxed or changing your position somewhat might help. I would not worry too much about going into permanent afib at this point, as it is early days. I am a little concerned about your doc's strategy. Did he make it clear to you that the ablation was only for aflutter and not for afib? Although I know aflutter is sometimes an afib trigger, if they were putting me thru the risks of an ablation, I'm want to at least discuss if they should do an afib ablation as well. Plus with afib, ablations are usualy tried after meds have be tried. Aflutter may be different. I am not a medication fan either, but ablations have risks all their own - stenosis, stroke, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 > > I've found that my a-fibs seem to be centered around bowel > movements. > I suspect that at some point in my intestines, it gets stretchd and > the Vagus nerve is stimulated in such a way that it causes the heart > to go into a-fib. Has anyone else discovered this, also? Is there any > work being done to find where the cause may be in the intestines and > eliminate it? > > (Indelicacy alert :-) > > I think it is probably not the intestines themselves but the vagus > nerve. One of the ways to try to stop some arrhythmias is always > described as pushing down as though one were going to have a stool. > I know when I'm in a fragile state, having a stool can cause > ectopics. So something about this is probably touching the vagus > nerve, I imagine. > > So I am wondering if being more relaxed or changing your position > somewhat might help. > > I would not worry too much about going into permanent afib at this > point, as it is early days. > > I am a little concerned about your doc's strategy. Did he make it > clear to you that the ablation was only for aflutter and not for > afib? Although I know aflutter is sometimes an afib trigger, if they > were putting me thru the risks of an ablation, I'm want to at least > discuss if they should do an afib ablation as well. Plus with afib, > ablations are usualy tried after meds have be tried. Aflutter may be > different. > > I am not a medication fan either, but ablations have risks all their > own - stenosis, stroke, etc. I figured that the vagus nerve attached to the intestines was causing my a-fib. Yes, I've tried clenching my abs and doing kegels to temporarily stop the a-fib. It works, but it only lasts for a few seconds. Changing positions seems like it should work, but once I start a-fib, I can't stop it. I've already stretched the intestines and sparked the vagus nerve into stimulating the area of the heart causing a-fib. When I initially met my cardiologist, I was more willing to have the ablation than take medications. The atrial flutter concerned the both of enough to schedule the ablation as soon as possible. He was surprised to find out that he didn't get the a-fib at the same time. I had it May 26th, and have been on medications for the past three weeks. I'm at the beginning of this and want to make sure I'm on the right path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Although I can't help in the query as to which part of the bowel triggers Afib, if in fact it is part of the bowel, or some other mechanism or action in bowel movements but it IS known by cardiologists generally that having a bowel movement does affect the heart (though I didn't ask how at the time my cardio told me this, darn it!). I realise I'm not telling you anything you hadn't figured out for yourselves, lol, but I'm sure if you ask your cardiologist or EP they will tell you how a bowel movement triggers the heart to react. My own cardiologist actually specifically asked me to make sure I kept the holter monitor on when my intestines got active! Haze in UK In a message dated 30/07/2004 21:11:21 GMT Daylight Time, sellmak@... writes: > > >>I suspect that at some point in my intestines, it gets stretchd > and > >>the Vagus nerve is stimulated in such a way that it causes the > >heart > >>to go into a-fib. Has anyone else discovered this, also? Is there > >any > >>work being done to find where the cause may be in the intestines > >and > >>eliminate it? > > > > > >Very good question! I know I have a lot of problems with gas etc > >after an attack or when I have PVCS. I have almost been tempted to > go > >to a GI DR.I just wonder if it is the Vergus nerve is there a way > we > >can help it work or do whatever is is suppose to do. > > I did see a gastroenterologist, and he quickly dismissed it. My > cardiologist said that it couldn't have anything to do with my > intestines, but I have to believe that that's where the signal is > coming from that causes the heart to go into a-fib. I don't believe > that my colon is the problem area, but I haven't been able to figure > out if it's the small or large intestines. I suspect the large > intestines, because I've found that a-fib will stop a couple of hours > after a bowel movement. A high-fiber diet doesn't seem to make a > difference in how often it occurs, but since the food goes through > quicker, a-fib doesn't last as long. I would think that if all my > intestines were triggering this, then I'd be in a-fib 24/7, so that's > why I think it's only a small part of my intestines sending the > signal to the area of my heart which causes it to go into a-fib. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Although I can't help in the query as to which part of the bowel triggers Afib, if in fact it is part of the bowel, or some other mechanism or action in bowel movements but it IS known by cardiologists generally that having a bowel movement does affect the heart (though I didn't ask how at the time my cardio told me this, darn it!). I realise I'm not telling you anything you hadn't figured out for yourselves, lol, but I'm sure if you ask your cardiologist or EP they will tell you how a bowel movement triggers the heart to react. My own cardiologist actually specifically asked me to make sure I kept the holter monitor on when my intestines got active! Haze in UK In a message dated 30/07/2004 21:11:21 GMT Daylight Time, sellmak@... writes: > > >>I suspect that at some point in my intestines, it gets stretchd > and > >>the Vagus nerve is stimulated in such a way that it causes the > >heart > >>to go into a-fib. Has anyone else discovered this, also? Is there > >any > >>work being done to find where the cause may be in the intestines > >and > >>eliminate it? > > > > > >Very good question! I know I have a lot of problems with gas etc > >after an attack or when I have PVCS. I have almost been tempted to > go > >to a GI DR.I just wonder if it is the Vergus nerve is there a way > we > >can help it work or do whatever is is suppose to do. > > I did see a gastroenterologist, and he quickly dismissed it. My > cardiologist said that it couldn't have anything to do with my > intestines, but I have to believe that that's where the signal is > coming from that causes the heart to go into a-fib. I don't believe > that my colon is the problem area, but I haven't been able to figure > out if it's the small or large intestines. I suspect the large > intestines, because I've found that a-fib will stop a couple of hours > after a bowel movement. A high-fiber diet doesn't seem to make a > difference in how often it occurs, but since the food goes through > quicker, a-fib doesn't last as long. I would think that if all my > intestines were triggering this, then I'd be in a-fib 24/7, so that's > why I think it's only a small part of my intestines sending the > signal to the area of my heart which causes it to go into a-fib. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Although I can't help in the query as to which part of the bowel triggers Afib, if in fact it is part of the bowel, or some other mechanism or action in bowel movements but it IS known by cardiologists generally that having a bowel movement does affect the heart (though I didn't ask how at the time my cardio told me this, darn it!). I realise I'm not telling you anything you hadn't figured out for yourselves, lol, but I'm sure if you ask your cardiologist or EP they will tell you how a bowel movement triggers the heart to react. My own cardiologist actually specifically asked me to make sure I kept the holter monitor on when my intestines got active! Haze in UK In a message dated 30/07/2004 21:11:21 GMT Daylight Time, sellmak@... writes: > > >>I suspect that at some point in my intestines, it gets stretchd > and > >>the Vagus nerve is stimulated in such a way that it causes the > >heart > >>to go into a-fib. Has anyone else discovered this, also? Is there > >any > >>work being done to find where the cause may be in the intestines > >and > >>eliminate it? > > > > > >Very good question! I know I have a lot of problems with gas etc > >after an attack or when I have PVCS. I have almost been tempted to > go > >to a GI DR.I just wonder if it is the Vergus nerve is there a way > we > >can help it work or do whatever is is suppose to do. > > I did see a gastroenterologist, and he quickly dismissed it. My > cardiologist said that it couldn't have anything to do with my > intestines, but I have to believe that that's where the signal is > coming from that causes the heart to go into a-fib. I don't believe > that my colon is the problem area, but I haven't been able to figure > out if it's the small or large intestines. I suspect the large > intestines, because I've found that a-fib will stop a couple of hours > after a bowel movement. A high-fiber diet doesn't seem to make a > difference in how often it occurs, but since the food goes through > quicker, a-fib doesn't last as long. I would think that if all my > intestines were triggering this, then I'd be in a-fib 24/7, so that's > why I think it's only a small part of my intestines sending the > signal to the area of my heart which causes it to go into a-fib. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 All of the body's organs signal the heart to pump more blood when they've become more active. I think that as food travels through the intestines, the heart is sent signals to pump harder, and the vagus nerve connects to the heart at various points, and one of those points is causing a-fib. I agree that the ultimate cause is in the heart, so it might not matter where in the intestines is triggering the a-fib. My cardiologist said that the more I go into a-fib, the more a-fib I will have in the future. A-fib strengthens the electrical connections, and even creates new ones, so controlling this as soon as possible is important to keep from having it get out of control. I'm hoping to control this so that in ten years, or so, medicine will have found a new way to permanently treat it. > > >>I suspect that at some point in my intestines, it gets stretchd > > and > > >>the Vagus nerve is stimulated in such a way that it causes the > > >heart > > >>to go into a-fib. Has anyone else discovered this, also? Is there > > >any > > >>work being done to find where the cause may be in the intestines > > >and > > >>eliminate it? > > > > > > > > >Very good question! I know I have a lot of problems with gas etc > > >after an attack or when I have PVCS. I have almost been tempted to > > go > > >to a GI DR.I just wonder if it is the Vergus nerve is there a way > > we > > >can help it work or do whatever is is suppose to do. > > > > I did see a gastroenterologist, and he quickly dismissed it. My > > cardiologist said that it couldn't have anything to do with my > > intestines, but I have to believe that that's where the signal is > > coming from that causes the heart to go into a-fib. I don't believe > > that my colon is the problem area, but I haven't been able to figure > > out if it's the small or large intestines. I suspect the large > > intestines, because I've found that a-fib will stop a couple of hours > > after a bowel movement. A high-fiber diet doesn't seem to make a > > difference in how often it occurs, but since the food goes through > > quicker, a-fib doesn't last as long. I would think that if all my > > intestines were triggering this, then I'd be in a-fib 24/7, so that's > > why I think it's only a small part of my intestines sending the > > signal to the area of my heart which causes it to go into a-fib. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 All of the body's organs signal the heart to pump more blood when they've become more active. I think that as food travels through the intestines, the heart is sent signals to pump harder, and the vagus nerve connects to the heart at various points, and one of those points is causing a-fib. I agree that the ultimate cause is in the heart, so it might not matter where in the intestines is triggering the a-fib. My cardiologist said that the more I go into a-fib, the more a-fib I will have in the future. A-fib strengthens the electrical connections, and even creates new ones, so controlling this as soon as possible is important to keep from having it get out of control. I'm hoping to control this so that in ten years, or so, medicine will have found a new way to permanently treat it. > > >>I suspect that at some point in my intestines, it gets stretchd > > and > > >>the Vagus nerve is stimulated in such a way that it causes the > > >heart > > >>to go into a-fib. Has anyone else discovered this, also? Is there > > >any > > >>work being done to find where the cause may be in the intestines > > >and > > >>eliminate it? > > > > > > > > >Very good question! I know I have a lot of problems with gas etc > > >after an attack or when I have PVCS. I have almost been tempted to > > go > > >to a GI DR.I just wonder if it is the Vergus nerve is there a way > > we > > >can help it work or do whatever is is suppose to do. > > > > I did see a gastroenterologist, and he quickly dismissed it. My > > cardiologist said that it couldn't have anything to do with my > > intestines, but I have to believe that that's where the signal is > > coming from that causes the heart to go into a-fib. I don't believe > > that my colon is the problem area, but I haven't been able to figure > > out if it's the small or large intestines. I suspect the large > > intestines, because I've found that a-fib will stop a couple of hours > > after a bowel movement. A high-fiber diet doesn't seem to make a > > difference in how often it occurs, but since the food goes through > > quicker, a-fib doesn't last as long. I would think that if all my > > intestines were triggering this, then I'd be in a-fib 24/7, so that's > > why I think it's only a small part of my intestines sending the > > signal to the area of my heart which causes it to go into a-fib. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 All of the body's organs signal the heart to pump more blood when they've become more active. I think that as food travels through the intestines, the heart is sent signals to pump harder, and the vagus nerve connects to the heart at various points, and one of those points is causing a-fib. I agree that the ultimate cause is in the heart, so it might not matter where in the intestines is triggering the a-fib. My cardiologist said that the more I go into a-fib, the more a-fib I will have in the future. A-fib strengthens the electrical connections, and even creates new ones, so controlling this as soon as possible is important to keep from having it get out of control. I'm hoping to control this so that in ten years, or so, medicine will have found a new way to permanently treat it. > > >>I suspect that at some point in my intestines, it gets stretchd > > and > > >>the Vagus nerve is stimulated in such a way that it causes the > > >heart > > >>to go into a-fib. Has anyone else discovered this, also? Is there > > >any > > >>work being done to find where the cause may be in the intestines > > >and > > >>eliminate it? > > > > > > > > >Very good question! I know I have a lot of problems with gas etc > > >after an attack or when I have PVCS. I have almost been tempted to > > go > > >to a GI DR.I just wonder if it is the Vergus nerve is there a way > > we > > >can help it work or do whatever is is suppose to do. > > > > I did see a gastroenterologist, and he quickly dismissed it. My > > cardiologist said that it couldn't have anything to do with my > > intestines, but I have to believe that that's where the signal is > > coming from that causes the heart to go into a-fib. I don't believe > > that my colon is the problem area, but I haven't been able to figure > > out if it's the small or large intestines. I suspect the large > > intestines, because I've found that a-fib will stop a couple of hours > > after a bowel movement. A high-fiber diet doesn't seem to make a > > difference in how often it occurs, but since the food goes through > > quicker, a-fib doesn't last as long. I would think that if all my > > intestines were triggering this, then I'd be in a-fib 24/7, so that's > > why I think it's only a small part of my intestines sending the > > signal to the area of my heart which causes it to go into a-fib. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 In a message dated 8/1/04 10:14:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time, sellmak@... writes: > I'd like to get back to where I was a year ago. > Sell?, What's your first name? You want to get back to where you were a year ago. Is that AF free? If so, you have two choices. 1. An aggressive drug therapy regime. Find out what will put you into NSR and accept any side effects. 2. Have another ablation. This time a full PVA and have it done by Dr. Natale or another world class EP. Who has dedicated their practice to AF. I had a world class EP, but his specialty was lower heart life threatening arrhythmia's and not AF. I was fortunate he was able to help me. If I knew then what I know now, I would have gone to Natale or Pappone in Italy. Knowledge is power. You have to take the offensive in either case. You have to make it happen. Whether it takes a week or a year. " You the man! " Rich O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 > My cardiologist said that the more I go into a-fib, the more a-fib I will have in the future. Well, maybe/ sort of/ not exactly. We have a lot of people here who have dramatically improved their situations even after having had a lot of afib, by finding their triggers, the right med, or having ablations. It does take awhile for the heart to regroup after afib, at least with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 In a message dated 8/1/04 11:07:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time, sellmak@... writes: The ablation cost me $4,000.00, and I don't have the money to do another. Kirk wow that was cheap? Where you go I want one...lol a in Massachusestts 49 NSR Sotalol 80 x 2 Warfarin 5 mg alternate with 7 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 In a message dated 8/1/04 11:07:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time, sellmak@... writes: The ablation cost me $4,000.00, and I don't have the money to do another. Kirk wow that was cheap? Where you go I want one...lol a in Massachusestts 49 NSR Sotalol 80 x 2 Warfarin 5 mg alternate with 7 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 I think that what he was trying to tell me was that if I don't do anything about my a-fib, then it will become 24/7. I hope he can come up with the right med soon. I've been in a-fib every day for the past three weeks. Even with an ablation, my situation is becoming worse. I'm not depressed, and I'm being patient, but my life feels like it's on hold, and I'd like to get back to where I was a year ago. > > My cardiologist said that the more I go into a-fib, the more a- fib I > will have in the future. > > > Well, maybe/ sort of/ not exactly. We have a lot of people here who > have dramatically improved their situations even after having had a > lot of afib, by finding their triggers, the right med, or having > ablations. > > It does take awhile for the heart to regroup after afib, at least > with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 I think that what he was trying to tell me was that if I don't do anything about my a-fib, then it will become 24/7. I hope he can come up with the right med soon. I've been in a-fib every day for the past three weeks. Even with an ablation, my situation is becoming worse. I'm not depressed, and I'm being patient, but my life feels like it's on hold, and I'd like to get back to where I was a year ago. > > My cardiologist said that the more I go into a-fib, the more a- fib I > will have in the future. > > > Well, maybe/ sort of/ not exactly. We have a lot of people here who > have dramatically improved their situations even after having had a > lot of afib, by finding their triggers, the right med, or having > ablations. > > It does take awhile for the heart to regroup after afib, at least > with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 I think that what he was trying to tell me was that if I don't do anything about my a-fib, then it will become 24/7. I hope he can come up with the right med soon. I've been in a-fib every day for the past three weeks. Even with an ablation, my situation is becoming worse. I'm not depressed, and I'm being patient, but my life feels like it's on hold, and I'd like to get back to where I was a year ago. > > My cardiologist said that the more I go into a-fib, the more a- fib I > will have in the future. > > > Well, maybe/ sort of/ not exactly. We have a lot of people here who > have dramatically improved their situations even after having had a > lot of afib, by finding their triggers, the right med, or having > ablations. > > It does take awhile for the heart to regroup after afib, at least > with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 A year ago I was doing 45 minutes of aerobics every day, and lifting weights five out of 7 days a week. My sex life was very active, and I felt much younger than my age. The reason I jumped into an ablation right away was that I didn't want to have to deal with the side effects of meds. The ablation cost me $4,000.00, and I don't have the money to do another. Kirk > In a message dated 8/1/04 10:14:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > sellmak@o... writes: > > > I'd like to get back to where I was a year ago. > > > > Sell?, What's your first name? > You want to get back to where you were a year ago. Is that AF free? > If so, you have two choices. > 1. An aggressive drug therapy regime. Find out what will put you into NSR and > accept any side effects. > 2. Have another ablation. This time a full PVA and have it done by Dr. Natale > or another world class EP. Who has dedicated their practice to AF. I had a > world class EP, but his specialty was lower heart life threatening arrhythmia's > and not AF. I was fortunate he was able to help me. > > If I knew then what I know now, I would have gone to Natale or Pappone in > Italy. Knowledge is power. You have to take the offensive in either case. You > have to make it happen. Whether it takes a week or a year. " You the man! " > Rich O > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 A year ago I was doing 45 minutes of aerobics every day, and lifting weights five out of 7 days a week. My sex life was very active, and I felt much younger than my age. The reason I jumped into an ablation right away was that I didn't want to have to deal with the side effects of meds. The ablation cost me $4,000.00, and I don't have the money to do another. Kirk > In a message dated 8/1/04 10:14:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > sellmak@o... writes: > > > I'd like to get back to where I was a year ago. > > > > Sell?, What's your first name? > You want to get back to where you were a year ago. Is that AF free? > If so, you have two choices. > 1. An aggressive drug therapy regime. Find out what will put you into NSR and > accept any side effects. > 2. Have another ablation. This time a full PVA and have it done by Dr. Natale > or another world class EP. Who has dedicated their practice to AF. I had a > world class EP, but his specialty was lower heart life threatening arrhythmia's > and not AF. I was fortunate he was able to help me. > > If I knew then what I know now, I would have gone to Natale or Pappone in > Italy. Knowledge is power. You have to take the offensive in either case. You > have to make it happen. Whether it takes a week or a year. " You the man! " > Rich O > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 In a message dated 8/1/04 4:07:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, sellmak@... writes: > He did answer my specific questions. I like Dr. Florek. He's been > straight with me, and spent as much time answering my questions as Kirk, Good luck. Rich O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 That was the 20% my insurance didn't pay. I work for my insurance company and that's the best deal they will give me. They're all heart. > In a message dated 8/1/04 11:07:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > sellmak@o... writes: > The ablation cost > me $4,000.00, and I don't have the money to do another. > > Kirk > wow that was cheap? Where you go I want one...lol > a in Massachusestts 49 NSR Sotalol 80 x 2 Warfarin 5 mg alternate with 7 > 1/2 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 That was the 20% my insurance didn't pay. I work for my insurance company and that's the best deal they will give me. They're all heart. > In a message dated 8/1/04 11:07:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > sellmak@o... writes: > The ablation cost > me $4,000.00, and I don't have the money to do another. > > Kirk > wow that was cheap? Where you go I want one...lol > a in Massachusestts 49 NSR Sotalol 80 x 2 Warfarin 5 mg alternate with 7 > 1/2 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 That was the 20% my insurance didn't pay. I work for my insurance company and that's the best deal they will give me. They're all heart. > In a message dated 8/1/04 11:07:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > sellmak@o... writes: > The ablation cost > me $4,000.00, and I don't have the money to do another. > > Kirk > wow that was cheap? Where you go I want one...lol > a in Massachusestts 49 NSR Sotalol 80 x 2 Warfarin 5 mg alternate with 7 > 1/2 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 > The reason I jumped into an ablation right away was that I didn't > want to have to deal with the side effects of meds. The ablation cost > me $4,000.00, and I don't have the money to do another. > Kirk ******* Kirk, who is your EP and how many Afib or aflutter ablations has he performed and what were his results? What is his training and where did he get it? Is he certified in electrophysiology? These are all questions you need to ask any cardiologist before you allow them to perform any procedure on you, including a cardioversion. Do you live close to a big city with a major medical center that has an EP department? Please check all of the above out with this doctor before you allow him to perform any other procedures on you. DO NOT BE EMBARRASSED TO ASK QUESTIONS! This is YOUR life. He owes you that information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 > The reason I jumped into an ablation right away was that I didn't > want to have to deal with the side effects of meds. The ablation cost > me $4,000.00, and I don't have the money to do another. > Kirk ******* Kirk, who is your EP and how many Afib or aflutter ablations has he performed and what were his results? What is his training and where did he get it? Is he certified in electrophysiology? These are all questions you need to ask any cardiologist before you allow them to perform any procedure on you, including a cardioversion. Do you live close to a big city with a major medical center that has an EP department? Please check all of the above out with this doctor before you allow him to perform any other procedures on you. DO NOT BE EMBARRASSED TO ASK QUESTIONS! This is YOUR life. He owes you that information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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