Comments for Dr. John Day, Cardiologist

Comment on Can You Stop Blood Thinners After a Successful Atrial Fibrillation Ablation? by Patricia

Patricia — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 18:49:30 +0000

I am very symptomatic to my Afib episodes. Irregular HB RVR. I can tell exactly when it starts and when converted to NSR. Have 2 ablations last one in 2022. Developed SVT Aflutter so ep has me on Amiodarone. Question is Do I need to be on thinners when I know exactly when Afib starts. Can I just take the thinner when that happens. BY the way stopped Eliquis years ago.

Comment on Can You Stop Blood Thinners After a Successful Atrial Fibrillation Ablation? by Sabree

Sabree — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:19:57 +0000

I am about to have a touch up ablation and watchman insertion. My heart was extremely scarred & enlarges, additionally I recently had cancer. My Electrophysiologist recommends going on half dose of Eliquis for 6 months and then because of the cancer, either using baby aspirin or continuing the half dose of Eliquis forever. I have not tolerated baby aspirin in the past so I will stay on the lesser amount of Eliquis.

Comment on Can You Stop Blood Thinners After a Successful Atrial Fibrillation Ablation? by william

william — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:52:06 +0000

The Japanese study was an observational study and the group which stayed on anticoagulation were much higher risk than the ones who did not stay on. Furthermore, both groups took anticoagulation for 3 months after ablation.

Comment on Could Heart Rate Recovery Be the Secret to a Longer Life? by Johanne

Johanne — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:38:34 +0000

Measure Heart Rate Recovery –

Exercise: Engage in any workout – for how long?

5 min – 15 min -30 min ?

Johanne, Denmark

Comment on Six Simple Lab Tests that Predict Whether You’ll Live to 100 by allen

allen — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:21:18 +0000

so what are the six tests?

Comment on Vegetable Pad Thai by Vdarnold

Vdarnold — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 21:01:14 +0000

Thank you, wonderful recipe for an Afib patient.

Comment on Latest Research on Atrial Fibrillation and Fish Oil Supplements: What You Need to Know by Dianne

Dianne — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:58:42 +0000

VERY important question: were all the fish oil supplements used in theses studies TESTED for the levels of heavy metals present? If this factor is not controlled for, it will skew results. Also, is there a plausible mechanism by which PURE, uncontaminated fish oils could cause the increased cardiovascular risk?

Comment on New Research in Atrial Fibrillation: Further Evidence of Why Pulsed Field Ablation Is a Game Changer by Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:47:37 +0000

Dr. Day, could you comment on whether PFA would be appropriate for someone who has had a cryoablation in the past? Is there any research on this? Thank you.

Comment on New Research in Atrial Fibrillation: Further Evidence of Why Pulsed Field Ablation Is a Game Changer by Russ

Russ — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:45:37 +0000

I have been diagnosed with PVCs can any of these methods help to stop them?

Comment on Latest Research on Atrial Fibrillation and Fish Oil Supplements: What You Need to Know by Sherrill

Sherrill — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:20:13 +0000

I have followed your news letter for a couple of years now. I had an ablation in Dec 23. I have had 2 atrial fib episodes since and 19 episodes of tachycardia. My centre wants me to undergo another ablation but they will not agree to use the pulse field for re-dos. I will not agree to a radio-frequency again as I understand it carries certain risks that pulse-field does not. Is there a reason once you have had a radio-frequency that you cannot be redone with pulse field?

Comment on Is Diltiazem Dangerous to Use with Eliquis or Xarelto? by Linda

Linda — Sun, 12 May 2024 15:51:35 +0000

Years ago, I began Xarelto and Cartia XT. After 5 months, the EP took me off Cartia as I had no more afib symptoms. About 2 months later, I had a day of blood in urine followed by invisible micro bleeding in urine for a couple of months. I went through a number of urology tests (CT scan, cystoscopy included). Nothing wrong was found. Then, I was taken off Xarelto for a few days for a simple medical procedure, afterwards when back on Xarelto there was no blood in test, the bleeding finally stopped.

I say this, because I read / was told that you can have this kind of bleeding when on Xarelto. Is there any relationship between this and the article above? i.e., some of the bleeding in the article may have been caused by the Xarelto rather than interation with Cartia? It may be that this is unknown, not looked for.

Comment on Is Diltiazem Dangerous to Use with Eliquis or Xarelto? by Jill

Jill — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:44:15 +0000

I take Diltiazem 240mg and Eliquis. Are the interactions dose dependen? I was taking 300mg Diltiazem but recently reduced to 240mg.

Comment on Intermittent Fasting: Miracle Diet or Hazardous to Your Heart? by tonybudiman

tonybudiman — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 16:28:56 +0000

I often like to eat late at night, from 9pm until midnight. This is my bad habit.

Comment on Kale Ceasar Salad by Collin

Collin — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 01:30:44 +0000

Tried it. Really, really yummy!

Comment on Can Exercise Triple Your AFib Ablation Success Rate? by Pat

Pat — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:46:52 +0000

In reply to tim. I was on metropolol for 7 years for my afib(paroxysmal) but afib episodes were increasing so I switched to diltiazem last June and am much better. I have afib continually now but don’t feel it I am active, eat well but find meds make me quite tired. I also have a pacemaker as I used to faint when pulse got too low or BP dropped. What kind of diet works best— so hard to lose weight— like 15 pounds.

Comment on Can Exercise Triple Your AFib Ablation Success Rate? by Tim

Tim — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:08:25 +0000

Over 65 when I had my first major afib episode. Had the ablation got in a good decade before my second episode. Over that time exercised pretty consistently, really decent diet, no smoking or recreational drug use but, but, drank wine everyday about twice or better than what was healthy. Then about 3 years ago the gout became a major, repeat problem. Had another afib attack but not an ablation. Stopped the drinking cold. Struggled some but now, 80 next year, would say I am better than I have been in five years. Key to keeping on has been steady no frills diet, decent exercise, decent friendships, reduced but satisfying work schedule, a long suffering wife, great canine pets and the good Dr. Day. Your lessons like the one here are entirely helpful
Reasonable, responsible hope for another five or more years. Maybe just in time to run for president in 2028.

Comment on Can Exercise Triple Your AFib Ablation Success Rate? by Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:54:24 +0000

Hi DrDay,I am88 yrs old and a amputee of 54 yrs.i read your book. I have chf and Afib.i started your diet a month ago.i am on Diltiazem and Eliquis. I have to use a walker and the meds leave me very weak and exhausted
What do you suggest for me to get exercise. Thank you

Comment on Can Exercise Triple Your AFib Ablation Success Rate? by Ken

Ken — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:23:02 +0000

I was a high school, college, then post-collegiate endurance athlete. I experienced intermittent palpitations beginning in my late 20’s. In my late 40’s I developed paroxysmal AFib treated over the years with anti-arrhythmia meds and three cardioversions. Eventually the meds proved largely ineffective. Last year I underwent an ablation. I continued exercising prior to and following the procedure. Per Dr Day’s findings, it has made all the difference. Post ablation I occasionally experience brief unsustained tachy or palpitations but no AFib/flutter. Accordingly, I classify the procedure as successful. I assume this result may be at least partially attributable to maintaining a physically active regimen over the decades.

Comment on Do You Really Need 10 Servings of Vegetables and Fruit Daily for Optimal Health? by R

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:33:50 +0000

Are there downsides to cruciferous vegetables? In particular, what effect do the goitrogens have on thyroid function?

Comment on Do You Really Need 10 Servings of Vegetables and Fruit Daily for Optimal Health? by Barbi

Barbi — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:25:28 +0000

Good to know!
Wondering if you have any opinion about Lipoprotein A?
I just got a test back that said mine is high. Info on the internet is very confusing. Some say there isn’t anything that will change it and others say niacin helps.
What are your thoughts?

Comment on Intermittent Fasting: Miracle Diet or Hazardous to Your Heart? by Johnny

Johnny — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:05:02 +0000

We fast from 6pm until 10 am for 16 hours and have found it’s the optimum healthy schedule as we don’t eat after 6pm going to bed at 11:30pm and do our cardio at 8am which further takes advantage of autophagy and then have a very nutritious breakfast of my Johnny cakes which contain; rolled oats, soy milk, peaches, banana, cinnamon, flax seeds and chia seeds along with a pea protein/soy milk/water drink.

Comment on Intermittent Fasting: Miracle Diet or Hazardous to Your Heart? by Margo

Margo — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:04:35 +0000

My heart rhythm is absolutely affected by my attempts at dieting. I typically start with mostly protein the very first week followed by the addition of limited vegetables in subsequent weeks. My c-pap shows an increase of my heart stopping up to an average 12 times per night compared with numbers all under 2. I also end up with a noticeable irregular heartbeat which is normally controlled by medication.
I am very overweight and am now experiencing additional issues especially in my feet which are exacerbated by lack of exercise. I did try the 16 hour fasting but this did not work for me. There is a limit to what I can endure at this age (71).

Comment on Can Exercise Triple Your AFib Ablation Success Rate? by tim

tim — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:54:08 +0000

I’m on a Statin drug. Should I also take CoQ10?

Comment on Latest Research Confirms Tomatoes Lower Blood Pressure by Gay

Gay — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:42:09 +0000

Thank you so much! I can’t wait for our summer tomatoes, now!!

Comment on Latest Research Confirms Tomatoes Lower Blood Pressure by Jan

Jan — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:12:11 +0000

Thanks for the valuable info and the recipe ideas!