ks1490
Well-known member
Hi,
I have arotic regurg which was diagnosed a few years ago (I was and remain unsymptomatic) and for which I am being treated. About 2 years ago, for the first time, I started having episodes of atrial fibrilation. At first it was every 6 months or so, now it's every 3 months or so - not so frequent, but increasing in frequency. I was electrocardioverted once and since have been put back into rhythm using a combination of Amiodarone and Coumadin. After my most recent episode, my cardio suggested that if it happened again, he might recommend ablation as a way of eliminating a-fib. I was just wondering what the experience of people who have had ablation has been - did it work, were there side effects, how was the procedure, what was recovery time, etc? Just trying to educate myself and this site is usually such a great resource. Thanks!
I have arotic regurg which was diagnosed a few years ago (I was and remain unsymptomatic) and for which I am being treated. About 2 years ago, for the first time, I started having episodes of atrial fibrilation. At first it was every 6 months or so, now it's every 3 months or so - not so frequent, but increasing in frequency. I was electrocardioverted once and since have been put back into rhythm using a combination of Amiodarone and Coumadin. After my most recent episode, my cardio suggested that if it happened again, he might recommend ablation as a way of eliminating a-fib. I was just wondering what the experience of people who have had ablation has been - did it work, were there side effects, how was the procedure, what was recovery time, etc? Just trying to educate myself and this site is usually such a great resource. Thanks!