I recently had my annual heart checkup with my local EP. We discussed the results of my echo, various heart medicines to manage afib, when to go to the ER when you have an afib attack, what the “cardioversion window” is all about, and how to prepare for an atrial fibrillation episode. There is a lot of great info in this post. You’ll want to be sure to read it!
READ MOREMy Liver Enzymes are Elevated Should I Be Worried?
I continue to be free of afib but a recent routine annual physical showed that my ALT and AST liver enzymes were elevated. In this post I talk about this saga and what my diagnosis was. I also talk about my struggles with my diet and what I’m doing to improve it.
READ MOREHow Do I Cope with the Fear and Anxiety from Atrial Fibrillation?
Fear and anxiety from afib is as hard to deal with as the physical aspects of atrial fibrillation – if not more. Here are 15 things you can do to combat the mental and emotional challenges of having afib!
READ MOREWhat are the REAL Costs of Living with Atrial Fibrillation?
When we talk about the costs of living with afib (i.e. STAYING in afib) there are really two costs. There are the financial costs and the health, or quality of life costs. I discuss this topic with Dr. Steve Ryan of a-fib.com.
READ MOREIs Marijuana Good or Bad for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation?
Does smoking marijuana or medical marijuana such as edibles and oils help or hurt patients with atrial fibrillation? I discuss this topic with Dr. Steve Ryan of a-fib.com.
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