Ablation waiting list

[Basia12]

Just interested in how long people have been waiting for their ablation.Have been booked in for a pulmonary vein ablation and been advised that the waiting list is 3-4mths . I live in the Westmidlands . I thought this was quite good and was interested in other peoples experience

[BobD Volunteer]

Sounds quite good to me. Most hospitals have a max waiting time after which they get fined I understand.

bob

[Rellim296]

I waited 8 months for an ablation in Blackpool and last time I was there the list was a year long.

[Basia12 in reply to Rellim296]

Thank you for your replies , it's interesting to get a picture of what it's like for fellow AF sufferers

[jennydog]

Last year the waiting time in Liverpool was 3 months.

[Jason1971]

I was told the waiting list for the Leeds area would be around 3 months and it was roughly that. If you're not already on an anticoagulant try to get booked in asap. I was waiting for an age to start warfarin and after quite a few weeks of chasing I managed to start it 6 weeks prior to my ablation. Fortunately (For me), I was in range relatively quickly and had no issues with my INR level.

[Basia12 in reply to Jason1971]

Thanks Jason am currently waiting for appt at warfarin clinic will keep an eye on it

[dedeottie]

I waited 7 months in cardiff. X

[jeanjeannie50]

I waited 6 months each time for my two ablations at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth

[Basia12]

Thank you for your replies x

[Dodie117]

I waited 3 months in London. However I was offered a cancellation much earlier but was away. Also very short notice. I think they rang on Friday asking if I could come in Monday. I had to say no. Interestingly, I asked how they could offer this bearing in mind my INR had to be in range for 4 consecutive weeks and they said it would not be a problem!

[Mattpga]

was told 3-4 months here in south london, but it was more like 5 (but xmas and new year were in the way too).

[Basia12 in reply to Mattpga]

Thanks Matt

[PeterWh]

For Warfarin clinic at hospital here in Hertfordshire it was next day after referral by GP. As I was already on Apixaban and as it was just before Christmas it was decided on both sides that it would be easier to start the Warfarin after Christmas because of the need to test twice or three times a week.

For the ablation for a major London Hospital it appears to be three months (I will know better tomorrow after appointment).

[Basia12 in reply to PeterWh]

Thanks Peter am still waiting for my warfarin clinic appt ! Will chase it up

[pennytupence]

I waited 6 months for my ablation in Blackpool, and I have to say they were great.☺

[Mollita]

T hat seems good I have been told 18months and thats west midlands - Dont understand how the list works