I had a 22mm Atrial Septal Defect 12 year ago. Discovered by a TOE (did not show on an echo) carried out because I had periods of AF. 30mm closure device fitted. I still get AF but one ablation to the right atrium 6 years ago cured my flutter. Does ablution for AF need to enter the left atrium??
Ablation for AF: I had a 22mm Atrial... - Atrial Fibrillati...
Ablation for AF
Written by
nigelfarruca
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
1 Reply
•
BobDVolunteer
Yes Nigel, The catheter is taken into the right atrium and then the septum is punched through in order to get into the left atrium to isolate the pulmonary veins . It is that complexity of the breaching which is why some centres do flutter ablation but not fibrillation. It take more experience and different equipment to do ablations for AF
Bob
Not what you're looking for?
You may also like...
AF or Ectopics Post-ablation
posts very helpful over the years, so thanks all.I had a PVI ablation 2 days ago and am doing well...
AF ablation and sinus arrythmia
worrying me - after I have had the ablation and assuming all goes to plan - will I be fit enough to...
Ablation for all types of AF?
recent post - To 'ablate or not to ablate' by Tamgirl. Most responses were yes to ablation.
I ask...
AF strikes post ablation
Just when I thought my ablation had worked perfectly I've been hit with a bout of intermittent fast...
Post Ablation AF is relentless
Only had my ablation 2 weeks ago but for the last 4 days I have been in and out of AF about 20 times
AF Ablation at London Bridge
AF back after ablation 
Experience of ablation for persistent AF?
