Living with Atrial Fibrillation

Providing Knowledge, Inspiration and Support for Afibbers

Providing Information, Inspiration and Support for Afibbers
  • Home
  • Ablations
    • Read This Before You Have an Ablation!
    • Second Guessing Your Upcoming Ablation
    • My Second A-Fib Ablation Experience
    • My Second A-Fib Ablation Recovery
    • My First A-Fib Ablation Experience
    • My First A-Fib Ablation Recovery
  • Cardioversions
  • Natural Treatments
    • Best Diets for Afib
    • Magnesium and Afib
    • Potassium and Afib
    • Treating Sleep Apnea for Afib
    • Chiropractic Treatment for Afib
  • Reviews
    • AliveCor Kardia Monitor Review
    • YouDrugStore.com Review
    • ReMag Magnesium Review
  • About
    • Contact
  • Donate

Part 1: A Night of Hard Core Drinking Leads To My First "Official" Afib Episode

Travis Van Slooten |November 12, 2013 | Leave a Comment

I never drank an ounce of liquor in my life until I turned 18 and moved to Minneapolis with a couple buddies. One of my buddies had always been a drinker and partier so one of the first things he did was stock our fridge with beer. One Friday night I thought I would try one. I got drunk, had a great time, and I have never looked back. Ever since then I have been a heavy drinker. Vodka 7 […]

READ MORE

Categories: My Afib Journey Tags: my afib journey

Osteoporosis Drug Fosamax May Increase Risk of Developing Atrial Fibrillation

Travis Van Slooten |November 12, 2013 | 2 Comments

There was a study done in 2008 that was conducted at the University of Washington. It was led by researcher, Susan Heckbert. The study found that women using Fosamax were nearly twice as likely to develop atrial fibrillation than those who had never used it. A recent study was published in Chest Journal, the official publication of the American College of Chest Physicians. The objective of the study was to evaluate the risk of serious atrial fibrillation (episodes that required […]

READ MORE

Categories: Causes of Atrial Fibrillation Tags: causes of afib

Watchman Heart Device Reduces Risk of Strokes in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Travis Van Slooten |November 10, 2013 | Leave a Comment

One of the primary dangers for atrial fibrillation patients is the high risk of strokes. With an irregular heartbeat, which is the hallmark for afib patients, blood can pool and form a clot. The clot can then dislodge and travel to the brain and cause a stroke. Right now medications, specifically blood thinners, are the only options doctors and patients have to combat the risk of strokes. Unfortunately, these medications come with their own potential side effects and risks. The […]

READ MORE

Categories: Miscellaneous Tags: medical device, preventing strokes

A Simple Blood Donation Reveals My Second Afib Episode (Possibly)

Travis Van Slooten |November 7, 2013 | 8 Comments

In late June/early July of 2005 I went to give blood for the first time. Since this was my first time, I was a little nervous because I HATE needles and I thought it would be painful. My wife, who was with me, assured me it was no big deal. We both sat down and as the nurses began outfitting us for the donation, my nurse paused, turned to another nurse and asked her if she could check my heart […]

READ MORE

Categories: My Afib Journey Tags: my afib journey

My First Afib Episode (and I Didn't Even Know It)

Travis Van Slooten |November 6, 2013 | Leave a Comment

This is going to be the beginning of a series of blog posts chronicling my “afib journey.” My hope is that by sharing my personal experiences, others might be able to identify with them and realize they aren’t alone. I believe my atrial fibrillation started in the summer of 2004 when I was just 31 years old or the fall of that year when I turned 32. I can’t recall specifically when it happened. I never made a record of […]

READ MORE

Categories: My Afib Journey Tags: my afib journey

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • Next Page »

Stay Up To Date on A-Fib

Get notified when new content is published!

We respect your email privacy.

Search

Most Popular Posts

Emergency! How to Stop an Afib Attack

Magnesium and Atrial Fibrillation

AliveCor Kardia Mobile Heart Monitor Review

11 Recommendations to Help Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Episode

Xarelto vs Eliquis vs Pradaxa vs Savaysa – Which Should You Choose?

Categories

  • Blood Thinners
  • Causes of Atrial Fibrillation
  • Celebrities with Afib
  • Miscellaneous
  • My Afib Journey
  • Natural Treatments
  • Personal Afib Stories
  • Product Reviews
  • Questions and Answers
  • Traditional Treatments

About Me

I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation on Father's Day in 2006. I didn't know it then but that diagnosis would change my life forever. Read More

Accolades

  

Help Support this Site

Help to keep this site free from ads! Please consider a donation to help pay for hosting and maintenance.

100.00
81
Important Health Disclaimer: Do not follow any of the advice on this site without first consulting with your physician! I am not a doctor nor do I play one online. I'm just a guy who has afib that wants to share his opinions and thoughts on afib as well as share information I find interesting regarding this medical condition. The content provided on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended (nor implied) to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please read my official legal health disclaimer.

Copyright 2017 - Living with Atrial Fibrillation

  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclaimer
  • Sitemap