Re: Atrial Fibrillation - what to do?

Hi,

I'm not medical but suffer with intermittent AF.

I'd get your cardiologist to run you through the risks associated with AFib
ablation first and its likely effectiveness. I was told there was about 40%
chance of it working completely first time. For the 60% for whom the process
didn't work first time, I was told 40% of those may get some limited benefit
from a second attempt at ablation. There were significant risks associated
with the process which together with the limited likelihood of effectiveness
put me off the procedure.

But I am in intermittent and not continuous AF, so the situation for you may
be different. I am on Flecanide which definitely helps control it together
with various lifestyle changes.

Hope this helps
Jerry

"James" <anonymous> wrote in message
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I am a 51 year old 345lb. male with AF. My first occurrence was about two
years ago. Electrical Cardioversion restored me to a normal rythym.

In April of this year the condition returned. This time the Electrical
Cardioversion failed. Now I am stuck on 200mg Toprol, .25mcg Digoxin,
Micardis HCT 80/25 and of course Warafin 5mg.

Is there any hope in future attempts at Electrical Cardioversion, or
should I just opt for Radio Frequency Ablation?

Has anyone benefited from Electrical Cardioversion after prior attempts
have failed?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

James


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