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My heart Dr says I’m doing good with the drugs. I feel they are effecting my kidneys & bladder I am deteriorating and feel I am getting worse and worse I am on cpap Having swelling I am in Georgia do you have a recommendation of a Dr here?

Excellent and informative lecture. One of the best I've seen.

Is SVT induced during these procedures? And is the person awake for it?

Great presentation. Here’s my testimony about my successful cardioversion: czcams.com/video/NcDwmRWPAFM/video.htmlsi=LXfpxAfsQJTDXzsi

Best most descriptive video ever.. Very easy to understand and covers everything and more. Thxs❤

Thank you for so much information. I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with AF and by then I was already in the red flag zone as actually had a small motor strip stroke and several TIA's in A&E. I feel better informed now and what to ask when I have my first consultation with my EP. 😊

If you got afib and the hospital gets you back into rhythm with medication do you have to take medication or does the body stay in rhythm.

Hello Doctor, What is the concern if my baby has EIF on left atrium?

wow, i wish someone had told me that when i could not take it anymore and quit two years ago.

Find a doctor that will actually look into what is causing your afib. I developed afib and my doctor didn't ask about my diet or lifestyle, he just shocked my heart then put me on betablockers and blood thinners. I had several episodes over the next 3 years so he wanted to start me on harsher drugs and start doing ablations. That's when I finally decided to take things into my own hands and do research. I found a doctor that leans to natural treatments and the first thing she did was do comprehensive blood tests - wow what a concept - actually try to find out what is going on. She found several huge deficiencies and toxins in my system and once we addressed those issues she was able to get me off all drugs. I am 99% cured, but I just have a couple of weird triggers like a very very slight lean forward but as soon as I straighten up my heart straightens up. But I haven't had an afib attack since I went to her, so now I just have to figure out why a slight lean caused issues, but now I can bend over and pick things up with no issues - before if I tried to bend over I would nearly go into an attack. I can exercise on heavy weights with zero issues, in fact my heart feels even better when I work out. Find a doctor who will actually try to find out the issue first.

I was just diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. They put me on a ton of drugs that are making me sick. I immediately switched to a Whole Foods plant-based diet but I am afraid to go to physicians that don’t understand the nutritional value.

Thank you so much for this info. I live in San Diego so I am close to OC. I was diagnosed with afib at 40 years old, im about to turn 42 now. There was a combination of triggers, alcohol, weight gain, and caffeine. It was almost one year that went by before I had three more episodes. It seems eating a big meal triggers it. I am trying to investigate all triggers and modify my lifestyle. I do take diltiazem 125 daily and aspirin but no blood thinner. My only risk is HTN which is situational as I am an ER nurse and usually comes with stress. I found it interesting that you said ablation early on is found to be more helpful. I know you are not my provider but I was wondering your thoughts on anticoagulation for me? Also, do you think the benefit would outweigh the risk of an ablation at my age? Great webinar. I am very stressed and found myself isolating due to fear of an Afib attack. I would like to get back to regular life but it's hard when my heart can go wacky at any minute.

Does the Covid Vaccinations cause AFIB. I am a healthy athlete and never ever had issues with my heart. I got all of the Covid Vaccinations and developed AFIB. A day after the shot my heart was racing. A few months later I was skiing and when I got back my heart went into AFIB. I had my Apple watch then. Went to the ER. I would then get AFIB attacks about every three weeks around 4 to 6 PM and in the mornings, I would sometimes get a fast heart rate of 110 for about 30 minutes. Did the shots mess my heart up. I am thin, active, eat properly, sleep properly, Cholesterol below 200, No Diabetes. I noticed I would feel fatique tired. Do the Covid shots cause AFIB or is it Covid that Causes AFIB?

I am 5 feet 7 inches and weight 132 LBS. I lost more weight after my ablation. Trying to gain weight.

I developed afib 30 days after my PFO closure. Was treated with flecainide at ER and had 2 more episodes about a week apart after that (took flecainide and rhythm was restored at home). I didn’t have afib before my pfo closure. I’m concerned about how many times I can count on flecainide in the future. And ablation with the pfo device is tricky. I’m still hoping the afib will go away since I’m still within 90 days post pfo procedure.

This am I was back in a slow AF with rate of 58. I was still able to do a spin cycle workout and did 12 miles at 20 mph with average watts of 135. I felt great during and after despite persistence of the AF. So I will keep my fingers crossed that I convert naturally. And this am I began a daily Magnesium supplement and I will see if this makes any difference.

What a superb presentation! I love your pathophysiologic approach and emphasis on reduction of risk factors like dehydration, hypothermia (even drinking a smoothie!), obesity etc. I am a 79 year old retired ER doc and used to see tons of this. Now even I get Paroxysmal AF especially during extreme cycling. I ride my road bike to extreme levels and can still do a 4:15 in the USA Cycling 5 minute TT which has 4% grade and is at 6300 feet. I have zero other risk factors but I am starting to get this more often as I get older. I have always had an extremely slow pulse and thus high vagal tone and now I see this is a huge risk factor for AF. I am doing backflips to avoid ablation but I'd guess I will eventually need to suck it up and get one! But so far avoiding all risk factors and continuing extreme workouts seems to control things. Wine was sure hard to minimize! I take a potassium pill after each workout and I really vigorously try to have low inflammation. I am big on food as medicine and take 1 tsp each of tumeric powder and ginger powder in hot water with a little mango juice each am. I eat tons of fruits and vegetables and minimal grease and sugar. So far I have only rare recurrences. I did just start taking a baby aspiring per day just in case. I used to see my slow heart rate as a sign of extreme health but now, sadly, I have learned that it is a risk factor. Time will tell if despite all this effort I still end uup needing an ablation. Thanks again for your wonderful speaking manner and presentation!

Im going in my second Ablation next year

Aww, I love you Dr Desai! We have been told by my husbands Electro cardiologist told us there is nothing more to be done and that the toxic Amioderone was the only way to treat the AFIB. After 5 years of being on it, his symptoms became worse and worse. Rather than considering other treatments they just want to double the dose of the Amioderone. I did hours and hours of research , downloaded medical papers on studies of Amioderone and decided to pull him off the Amioderone. one month later he feels better and his HR is flowing along at 63,64, 65 consistently. Im going to contact Dr Desais office for a consult

What is the “ ablation “ exactly? I had this procedure done 12-7-23 with general anesthesia. I obviously asked tons of questions about the procedure when talking with my doctor, but I forgot to ask that question. Is it medication that corrects the issue, surgical repair, cauterizing the problem ?

Afrib❤ Gerd , digestion, Hiatal Hernia big time cause. Get checked for Hiatal Hernia , very important.( I know, took 15 yrs) for a Dr to find this on me.

Very informative

If only most heart doctors had Dr. Desai's knowledge, personality and attitude. My primary cardiologist is congenial and I love him but both the electrophysiologist and the cardio-thoracic afib surgeon who treated me were highly egotistical and didn't want to hear anything about my overall health conditions. They just wanted to do procedures. As a result both their procedures failed and left me with worse afib and fatigue than before. I don't have the energy to keep going through random procedures hoping something will help. I need someone who is willing to gear treatment to work with my health situation. When I asked one doctor about that he said, "You don't need to know that. You just need to know I know what I'm doing." Turns out he didn't, then used that as an excuse.

I’m 47 years old, was born with HCM and it just started rearing it’s ugly head this year. I always thought it was anxiety attacks.. ignored it. I live a healthy lifestyle, 5’4” 110lbs..,and now been diagnosed with AFib and getting ablation surgery. This video was informative about how we can ignore the Afib for so long. Putting it off as stress, anxiety. Etc etc. I do notice that when I go into an episode, sometimes 195 bpm per my heart monitor recordings.. I drink electrolyte powder in water. And take magnesium and b complex vitamins and it really helps significantly. Im on xarelto (bad side effects ugh), hoping this works out as there’s no obstructions. I send love to anyone dealing with this because it is scary. But it’s going to be ok. Breathe. And find a trusted cardiologist to guide you thru. 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you so much, you are a God send. I had an ablation some years ago and everything was great until April this year. My cardiologist wants to preform a surgery that wipes out all Afib. It is not the Watchman; but I will want a complete explanation of the whole procedure.. I am an a RN, Certified in another system of the body, but as with all Rn's I want to know everything.

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Just had mine on Friday!

5-10 minutes

Less than 5 minutes

What's the fluoroscopy duration for the procedure.????

Whats the radiation dose given during heart ablation procedure???

how much does dental effect all these heart issues ? Question includes the murcury fillings and cavities.

What software or instrument is this？

Hi Doctor, I've learnt so much. I'm from NZ. My husband was been seen by a cardiologist here checked him 3 years ago he ended up having a cardiac arrest in 22 he got hypoxy brain injury and here in NZ did not qualify for these types of things. He prescribed him with entresto last year after his first cardiac arrest he then had a second one this year hebis now on entresto and mexiletine 450mg we have also been told there's nothing they can do also. But he has also got hypothyroid. This is not quality of life. I think he had afib irregular heart beat. I've learnt alot. I suppose there's nothing can be done for my husband. I follow up all the time. HELP any help. Thank you

I am stressed. My resting heart rate is the same as it has been always -- in the 49 to 58 range. But I am feeling stressed and my heart is skipping beats -- if I take my pulse it seems like every 9 to 10 beats will have a slightly longer gap between them. And maybe a couple shorter. But otherwise normal. Afib? I did have an incidental finding of 1st Degree AV Block a few months ago on EKG. I take 50 mg of precautionary Toprol for family long qt intervals. THe EP said maybe we can adjust the meds. Is it possible my heart rate is varying due to stress or 1st Degree AV Block? I do take magnesium glyciate (200 to 400 MG daily).

Awesome presentation. You have answered so many of the questions I've had. Thank you.

I’ve watched many, many You Tube presentations on afib and this one is the best… thanks…❤

“WHERE CAN I get charts you used at 15:30 & 25:50?” 😐

Excellent. I knew all of the info bar the fact that episodes of afib train the ticker to have more afib. Thanks as I have been rather nochalant about it. Cheers from Canada and sorry for the Smoke.

I had this done last Thursday at the Peter Munk cardiac center at the Toronto General Hospital. Fantastic team . To anyone that needs to get this done . I would encourage you to proceed . The folks that do these things are experts and to be honest I feel pretty good . Much better when they used to crack your chest open

I've been seeing more about chiropractic treatment for Afib.

Who else has experienced more frequent Afib since getting the Covid vaccines? I certainly have.

What type of Magnesium is most beneficial for the heart?

No one actually gave a physiological reason why the electrical impulse to heart changes. All anyone will ever say is that there are risk factors. Basically, what they are saying, is that people with the risk factors are more likely to have an irregular heartbeat but they never ever say what is CAUSING the electrical impulses to change. There must be some physiological reason for the electrical impulse change. What I am driving at is that the irregular heartbeat is a SYMPTOM. They always talk about the risk factors for the SYMPTOM but they never get around to giving a CAUSE for the symptom. What causes the change in the electrical impulse???

I appreciate the comprehensive approach given here. So much better than "we're scheduling you for an ablation, " with no explanation. The first electrophysiologist said to me that I just needed to trust he knew what was doing. I didn't need to know anymore. Just had cardiothoracic "mini-maze" done. Didn't work. Afib is worse and heart rate is worse due to surgery. Allergic to rate/rhythm drugs. I don't have any idea who to trust now.

Thank you for this video. I have AFib. I'm only 60 and I got it December 2022. I'm going to get a sleep apnea test. I've had Lyme disease for 18 years. I have a dehydration problem and have to drink water all the time. But yet no doctor has ever tried to fix it. My electrolyte seem to be okay. But my primary care doctor won't let me take magnesium or potassium. My vitamins were very deficient. I'm hoping that I can get all of that balanced and get off the metoprolol. Do you do do telemedicine appointments? I'm don't have any of the risk factors that you mentioned. My Mom had AFib and has other heart issues. I'm praying it's not because of that.

Doctor , but you didn’t say anything about the holistic ways of treating the Ef! Can you address that?

Thank you. First rate.

How do I find a holistic heart doctor in New Jersey

I use calcium & Magnesium and electrolights. This calms my heart from going into Afib.