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NYT: Is Low Testosterone Hurting Your Libido? Or Are You Just Aging?
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<blockquote data-quote="Marco N Cognito" data-source="post: 157963" data-attributes="member: 13"><p>Itr is great to hear of a successful RFCA procedure. Congrats. Only reason I asked is that most folks don't see an EP unless they have a rhythm disorder of some kind. As an aside, my father (90) has AF but has been told RFCA is contraindicated due to his advanced age and the risks associated with the procedure (e.g. anesthesia used may induce dementia). It would be interesting to see if Dr. Natale would concur or have an alternative opinion on this.</p><p></p><p>I, myself, have been getting my share of increased PVC burden, but am structurally sound, CV-wise, just some mild-moderate MVP and MR; EF is 55+. RFCA is offered to those with a heavy PVC burden that are symptomatic and have failed drug therapy (i.e. CCBs, anti-arrhythmics, beta blockers). Since I am uncertain of the trigger and my EP advised there is no indication to warrant RFCA at this time, I am holding off and using the usual mix of antihypertensive meds + my cardiac cocktail (magnesium, arginine, citrulline, d-ribose, coq10, carnitine, etc.).</p><p></p><p>I'm assuming you already ran through the first-line drug therapy (i.e. metoprolol) as well as tried magnesium infusions (most AF pts are deficient in Mg).</p><p></p><p>Are you taking any meds/supplements post-op for maintenance now (everyone should take magnesium since there's no way to get enough from diet these days)? TRT or any other HRT? And if so, do you notice further cardiac improvement from the TRT/HRT?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marco N Cognito, post: 157963, member: 13"] Itr is great to hear of a successful RFCA procedure. Congrats. Only reason I asked is that most folks don't see an EP unless they have a rhythm disorder of some kind. As an aside, my father (90) has AF but has been told RFCA is contraindicated due to his advanced age and the risks associated with the procedure (e.g. anesthesia used may induce dementia). It would be interesting to see if Dr. Natale would concur or have an alternative opinion on this. I, myself, have been getting my share of increased PVC burden, but am structurally sound, CV-wise, just some mild-moderate MVP and MR; EF is 55+. RFCA is offered to those with a heavy PVC burden that are symptomatic and have failed drug therapy (i.e. CCBs, anti-arrhythmics, beta blockers). Since I am uncertain of the trigger and my EP advised there is no indication to warrant RFCA at this time, I am holding off and using the usual mix of antihypertensive meds + my cardiac cocktail (magnesium, arginine, citrulline, d-ribose, coq10, carnitine, etc.). I'm assuming you already ran through the first-line drug therapy (i.e. metoprolol) as well as tried magnesium infusions (most AF pts are deficient in Mg). Are you taking any meds/supplements post-op for maintenance now (everyone should take magnesium since there's no way to get enough from diet these days)? TRT or any other HRT? And if so, do you notice further cardiac improvement from the TRT/HRT? [/QUOTE]
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