I had my annual checkup with my local EP on Wednesday, March 23rd so I thought I would publish an update to let everyone know how I’m doing 4 1/2 years after my successful afib ablation. I’ll give you a hint. The appointment couldn’t have been any better!
READ MORECan Chiropractic Treatment Help Patients with AFib?
Chiropractic treatment for Afib? While you wouldn’t typically think of seeing a chiropractor for a heart condition, the holistic approach that chiropractic takes can help address some of the underlying causes of AFib. Here are some of the ways that chiropractic treatment can help.
READ MORECelebrating 4 Years of Afib Freedom
On March 5th of this year I celebrated four years of afib freedom! It’s been wonderful. In this post I talk about how my ablation four years ago has given me my life back. I also discuss the challenges I continue to have with afib today despite not having had an episode in over four years.
READ MOREXarelto vs Eliquis vs Pradaxa vs Savaysa – Which Should You Choose?
The answer to this isn’t as cut and dry as you would think. The best NOAC, or blood thinner, is the one that is best for your unique health condition and situation. For some, Xarelto will work best. For others, Eliquis will be the best choice. And still others will do best on warfarin (or for whatever reason warfarin may be the only option). There was a study published in November 2017, however, that demonstrated Eliquis as being the best NOAC for non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
READ MOREHow an Afib Ablation Gave Paul His Life Back
Paul is a regular reader of my blog and recently reached out to me. He wanted to share his afib story with my readers. This is his story written in his own words. I thank him for sharing his experience with us and I congratulate him on having the courage to have an ablation to end his afib. I wish him many years of NSR!
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