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Sweetened Drinks Linked To Atrial Fibrillation Risk
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“Drinking sugar- or artificially sweetened beverages was associated with increased risk of irregular heart rhythms, finds a study in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology”

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/sweetened-drink....

Sweetened drinks linked to atrial fibrillation risk
Sweetened drinks linked to atrial fibrillation risk
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Great points! I said it was simple, not easy! We seem to understand what the food industries are doing to us. Are we helpless? Hunger and eating are hardwired. Are cravings and addictions? Don’t… read more

How To Deal With Atrial Flutter?
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I agree you can keep a record and sometimes find certain things set it off, in my case chocolate, decaf tea or coffee, eating to much at one time, and cold air, also if I don't get enough sleep

Has Anyone Tried Those Nitric Oxide Supplements? Effects Both Good Or Bad? L-argenine Produces Nitric Oxide.
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With Afib and trying to lower my cholesterol, and taking thinner, and bp meds wondering if since it helps to expand the blood flow, would this help in increasing chances of a blood clot moving or creating a blockage elsewhere?

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Thanks. I kinda knew all that info. I'm currently on eliquis, metoprolol and what I was asking, Since nitric oxide expands the veins and arteries to allow better blood flow. Wouldn't that allow a… read more

Anyone Have Info On Tikosyn/Dofetilide. May Be Started On It Since Cardioversion Did Not Work This Time.
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Tikosyn

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Mine was a Godsend, doing fabulous! Hope you will feel better real soon!

Does Standing Up Suddenly After Sleeping Risk Atrial Fibrillation?
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I’ve never heard of that but perhaps in some people it is possible. I know to stand still and get my bearings before stepping out due to lightheadedness on occasion. Heart rate might go up just from… read more

How Does PVC’s Compare With AFib?
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Types of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Read Article...
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Try to get real information from the doctor-like beats per minute rather than “nuts”. Empower yourself with the information you need to be your best advocate.

One Million Americans Aged 55 And Older Will Be Diagnosed With Heart Failure In 2024. For 80% Of These People, Diagnosis Will Come Only Afte
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Fitbit early detection got me into early testing and treatment before symptoms. It appears I’ve had a full recovery.

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At-home, early warning heart failure wearable can save lives and money
At-home, early warning heart failure wearable can save lives and money
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The following title is to an on point article and discussion I started late last year. When I paste the link here then save it does not work. Copy the title without the quote marks into the site… read more

Study Shows Heart Failure, Not Stroke Is The Most Common Complication Of Atrial Fibrillation
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Hi Caryn & Jainine…..Thank you for the hug ♥️😂😂😂😂😂♥️

Has Anyone With ICD Device Ever Monitor Your Afib With Kardia Mobile And Do You Find It Accurate?
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I have a pacemaker but I take my pulse often with just a drugstore monitor. I always need to check my Oxy too.