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has anyone had pulmonary Vein isolation done, if so did it cure your AF

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NiceNana

I had it done on 2nd December. Going for my first check up later today. So far so good. I have not had any episodes of AF since then. I'm so glad that I had the procedure done.

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mikeymike7

Yes, a year ago. Vast improvement to my general wellbeing. No brainer for me as I had no QoL

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Therealsue

Is that the same as catheter ablation? If so, yes, 20 months ago and touch wood, AF-free since.

Yes, I've had 2 PVI ablations and then a 3rd one mainly for A/ flutter .

Unfortunately AF has persisted in spite of full isolation and is thought to be of vagal origin.

EP has proposed this week to contact a London hospital to see if an Autonomic Cardiac ablation would be feasible which would target different areas .

Sandra

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11ellis

Had mine 5th Nov. Perfect so far.

Can't believe it really

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Sharon1234567

I had cryoablation December 2014 no AF since. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend the procedure.

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CDreamer

Second one worked - now AF free since Mar 2014

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joebob

I've had it done on 3rd Jan. Heart back to regular beat again since (touch wood).

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BobDVolunteer

See my comments on your second post.

Yes, in 2006 and it worked straight away 100%, and kept me clear of everything, and no drugs (except anti-coagulants), till a few years ago. Now got something else going on but not the same.

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dianaharv

I hate to be the dog in a manger here but I had a PVI ablation Tuesday last week and I am now getting AF virtually every day. Very fast rate but regular whereas it used to irregular. I was warned by the doctor that for the first 5-6 weeks while the scar tissue is forming this might be the case so I'm just hoping he's right. I could cope with it as it used to be - every week or so and irregular - but I can't cope with this. Feels like there is a hammer beating in my chest, so fast, and I have to lie down or I think I will fall down. Generally lasts for about an hour or so. Was told not to contact the hospital unless it lasted for more than 24 hours! So, at the moment, not happy. But glad to hear that it does work for others. Hopefully I need to be patient.

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Buffafly in reply todianaharv

If it is regular it is not AF but tachycardia which is normal after ablation. Maybe you are overdoing it? Your heart is telling you to rest 😃

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dianaharv in reply toBuffafly

Thanks for the info. There is definitely a pattern of problem occurring in the evening when I am probably tired. Will try to do less but that will be difficult - doing very little already!! But thanks for what you said. Makes me feel a bit more optimistic.

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Rellim296 in reply todianaharv

I had some silly things happening for the first two weeks post ablation. I didn't have flecainide in control as on previous occasions and thought I might have to resort to taking it again it. Happily things settled, much to my delight.

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dianaharv in reply toRellim296

I'm still on Flecainide but have been taken off the beta blockers. Perhaps my meds need tweaking. Thanks for the reply.

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Barry24 in reply todianaharv

Hi Dianaharv,

I am under the impression that you need to be on a beta-blocker when taking Flecainide.

Best Wishes

Barry

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Rellim296 in reply todianaharv

Hope things will settle down for you as they did for me.

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Noidea63 in reply todianaharv

I have every sympathy with you. I had my PVI in August and I had exactly your experience. Wishing I'd never had it done. I did eventually have a change in meds which fingers crossed so far has eased the horrid beats fast, irregular, feeling like its stopping.

However now in January I feel a bit more like myself 😋 And hoping it will continue.

It is debilitating for the first few months, but there will be light at the end of the tunnel......and no it won't be a train coming I the other direction.

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dianaharv in reply toNoidea63

Thanks for your reply. Definitely feel a bit more optimistic now. It is hard to think of recovery in terms of months when there is no real pain, discomfort, scar, no visible sign at all. Maybe a change of meds.

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bayfield in reply todianaharv

Most EP's tell us that it can be as long as 8 to 10 weeks before the heart settles down. While unsettling, I would try not to worry too much - but I get it. For me I was still having AF after the 2 months window so at 7 months he went in and cleaned things up - been in NSR for 5 months now. Good luck!

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dianaharv in reply tobayfield

Thank you for your reply. I'm getting the message that I need to be patient. But doing nothing and taking it easy becomes SO boring!

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PeterWh in reply todianaharv

Many (EPs and people) say 3 to 6 months to settle down. Don't worry!!!

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Jeff8288

I'm sure everyone does not have the same outcome. I have had 2 ablations and 1 cryoablation with 2 different Drs at 2 different hospitals and am no better. Am on flecainide and metoprolol. They do not want to do another ablation so it is just the meds for me. Have tried going off the flecainide and the afib comes right back. Not fun!

But good luck to you. It works for so many with our affliction.

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flipflop

Pvi / cti ablation Sept 14 successful. Still on beta blocker and anticoagulant. May soon stop former , hoping won't put a stop to a so far AF - free 16 months. With every good wish

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