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    Issue 27..MARCH 2003....3rd Year

    EDITORIAL
    Aldosterone: Villain of the Peace?
    • Hormones 101
    • The Hormone Connection
    • Aldosterone & LAF
    • The Hypothesis
    • Additional Musings
    • Implications for Management of LAF
    • Conclusion
    • References
    AFIB News


    Issue 26..FEBRUARY 2003....3rd Year

    EDITORIAL
    Magnesium/Bicarbonate (Waller) Water Trial
    The Diet Connection
    • Survey results
    • Evaluation of effective diets
    • Electrolyte levels
    • Proteins, carbohydrates and glycemic load
    • Fish oils and fatty acid ratio
    • Conclusion
    My Afib Journey: Part 2 by Hans Larsen
    References


    Issue 25..JANUARY 2003....3rd Year

    EDITORIAL
    The Ablation Survey
    • Demographics
    • Effectiveness by Procedure
                  A. Focal point ablation
                  B. Pulmonary vein isolation
                  C. Focal point and pulmonary vein ablation
    • Success Rate
    • Stenosis
    • Effectiveness by Afib Type
    • New Developments in Ablation Therapy
    My Afib Journey: Part 1 by Hans Larsen
    References


    Issue 24..DECEMBER 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    Personal Story - My Journey: A Happy Ending by Mark Murphy, MD
    Causes of LAF
    • Alcohol and Drugs
    • Tyramine-Containing Foods
    • Thyroid Disorders
    • Hypoglycemia
    • Electrolyte Imbalances
    • References
    • Appendix - Tyramine-Containing Foods



    Issue 23..NOVEMBER 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    The Hormone Connection
    • Survey Results
    • Female Sex Hormones and LAF
    • References
    Personal Story: My Way Back to NSR by Erling Waller



    Issue 22..OCTOBER 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    Findings from LAFS III – Part 3
    • C-reactive protein
    • Thyroid disorders
    • Diet and afib episodes
    • Conclusions
    Medical Therapy for LAF
    • Pharmaceutical drugs
    • Implantable pacemakers/defibrillators
    • AV node ablation
    • Maze procedure
    • Ablation therapy
    • References



    Issue 21..SEPTEMBER 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    Findings from LAFS III – Part 2
    • LAF and GERD
    • LAF and tonsillectomy
    • Exercise level
    • Supplementation
    • Genetic connection
    LAF: The Diagnosis
    • Causes of atrial fibrillation
    • Initial evaluation
    • Blood tests
    • Electrocardiogram
    • Holter monitoring
    • Treadmill testing
    • Echocardiography
    • Advanced tests
    • Need for stroke prevention
    • References



    Issue 20..AUGUST 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    Findings from LAFS III – Part 1
    • Episode Severity
    • Effect of Gender
    • Summary of Questionnaire Responses
    PACs, PVCs and Other Arrhythmias
    • Premature Atrial Complexes (PACs)
    • Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVCs)
    • Supraventricular Tachycardias
    • References



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    Issue 19..JULY 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    Findings from LAFS II – Part 4
    • Effect of Supplements
    • Effect of Relaxation/Breathing Therapies
    • Effectiveness of Dr. Lam's Protocol
    From the Bulletin Board
    Exercise and LAF
    More on the Cortisol Connection
    AFIB News
    • New Stroke Prevention Drug
    • Non-drug Stroke Prevention in AF Patients
    • Magnesium Helps Prevent Ectopic Beats
    • Accurate Test for Pheochromocytoma
    • All Beta-blockers Are Not Equal

    Issue 18...JUNE 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    Findings from LAFS II – Part 3
    • Effect of Antiarrhythmic Drugs
    • How They Work
    • Use Versus Episode Frequency and Duration
    • Drugs in Vagal LAF
    • Drugs in Adrenergic LAF
    • Drugs in Mixed LAF
    • Drugs in Chronic LAF
    • Subjective Evaluation of Drug Performance
    • Follow-up on Ablation Procedures
    The Stress Connection
    • The Body's Reaction to Stress
    • The Glucose Connection
    • The Ins and Outs of Cortisol
    • Managing Cortisol Levels
    • Can Cortisol Levels be Too Low?
    • Conclusion
    • References



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    Issue 17...MAY 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    Findings from LAFS II – Part 2
    • Triggers
    • Radiofrequency Ablation
    • Maze Procedure
    • Amalgam Replacement
    • Anti-inflammation Protocol
    Is LAF Really Idiopathic?
    • AF and Oxidative Stress
    • Inflammation
    • Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction
    • The Digestion Connection
    • Conclusion
    • References
    Afib News
    • Vagal AF linked to colon disorder
    • Magnesium depletion linked to chronic stress
    • Rate control best for chronic afibbers
    • Pulmonary vein isolation is safe and effective

    Issue 16...APRIL 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    Findings from LAFS II – Part 1
    Atrial Flutter: Mechanism and Treatment
    • Types and Mechanism
    • Treatment
    • Stroke Risk
    • References
    Afib News
    • AF increasingly common in the United States
    • Vigorous exercise and AF
    • Different mechanisms for adrenergic and vagal LAF
    • Vitamin C prevents arrhythmias
    Personal Story: My experience with atrial fibrillation by Sadja Greenwood

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    Issue 15....MARCH 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    The Oxygen Connection
    • Gamma-tocopherol
    • Lycopene
    • Conclusion
    • References
    Digoxin: The Medicine from Hell?
    • Toxicity and interactions
    • Digoxin and atrial fibrillation
    • References
    Afib News
    • Lone atrial fibrillation is common
    • Stroke risk greater in chronic afibbers
    • Dizziness in atrial fibrillation





    Issue 14....FEBRUARY 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    More on Inflammation and LAF
    New Guidelines for Management of Atrial Fibrillation
    Afib News
    • Undiagnosed hyperthyroidism: a risk factor for atrial fibrillation
    • AF episodes preceded by premature beats
    • Autonomic balance at high altitudes
    • Sublingual verapamil lowers heart rate
    • Ouality of life in patients with AF
    • American ginseng blocks sodium channels
    • Mantras and the autonomic nervous system
    Personal Story: A Work in Progress by Randy Lewis
    References



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    Issue 13....JANUARY 2002....2nd Year

    EDITORIAL
    LAF and Heart Rate Variability
    • Measure of heart rate variability
    • Significance of heart rate variability
    • HRV and atrial fibrillation
    • External influences on HRV
    • Control of HRV
    • HeartMath techniques
    • Thought Field Therapy
    • Conclusion
    Personal Story: The Afib Mystery by Andrew Auerbach
    References



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