Update....

[Jadezmommy123]

So I am still here in the hospital I've had multiple attacks while being here even one going to hr of 200 however strangely they said i haven't been in afib I'm basically having flutters so I'm scheduled for a 2d echo for tomorrow they have me just taking metropolol and if the echo comes back good than they want to do a flutter ablation on Tuesday but they said it's basically just for flutters not afib I'm a little bit confused because at the other hospital I was in I was told I had afib. Should I even consider a flutter ablation? Would love you guys input. Thanks.

[PeterWh]

Personally if that is what they are suggesting then go for it - that is what I would do if I were in your shoes. However plenty of time to ask why and pros and cons. They may want to do this to eliminate the flutter first to see what remains afterwards, thereby eliminating knock on and consequential effects.

From what I have read Ablations for flutter are very much quicker and much simpler that those for AF. Some are only 1 to 2 hours. Mine for AF was 6.5 hours.

[Hidden]

Yes, I would certainly go for the flutter ablation.

I've been in your situation where my heart rate went towards 250bpm with Atrial flutter. It was causing me more problems than AF as it was unrelenting.I

Had an ablation for this which was successful. It's much easier to do a flutter ablation than the more usual Pulmonary vein isolation for AF as the EP is only working in the right atrium avoiding having to make a trans septal puncture to access left side. I think mine was completed in 1+ hours compared to 4+ hrs for my first 2 AF ablations

Best Wishes

Sandra

[PeterWh]

Using an English expression this may mean they can see the wood for the trees!!!!

[Jadezmommy123]

Thanks everyone. Yea lately I guess it's been my flutters that have been giving me troubles it's easy to mistake the two when your having an episode at least for me it is. I was just shock that the first time I speak with a electrophysiolist they already want to schedule flutter ablation in two days. They did mention to me that the procedure is a lot faster so that has me a little more at ease. Hoping for a better quality of life <3

[Barry24 in reply to Jadezmommy123]

Hi Jade,

I fully endorse what Sandra has said.

Best Wishes

Barry

[Buffafly]

I'm very glad they are taking you seriously at last, very good news about the Flutter ablation. That should fix the tachycardia which is really exhausting, maybe then when/if you have afib it will not be so fast? It has to be an improvement. Best wishes!

[BobD Volunteer]

Flutter is an easy on since it is in the right atrium and they do not need to puncture the septum. Maybe an hours work against five+ on the other side. Flutter often leads to fibrillation in the left atrium so stopping that may do the trick. Be guided by those who are treating you.

[NanT]

So pleased you are getting treated at last, and so quickly too. It can takes months going through the usual channels to get an ablation. Hope all goes well.

[mswillow]

Yes that must be confusing, but you can have both... I was diagnosed with paf but also had atrial flutter and a svt known as avrnt! Had successful ablations for both of those it was straightforward, I was awake and it was quick, as for my paf my ep is still working on that one. ..so yep personally I would go for ablation, especially if they are offering to do it so quickly as some times the wait for ablation is a long one... At least your in good hands even though it's not nice being in hospital but hopefully this could be the start of getting well... 🙏

[sendit2al]

Flutter originates in rt. Atrium and a-fib originates in left atrium. To treat a-fib they have to go through septum to get to left side which is more difficult and more difficult totreat. I ended up with pacemaker after rt. Side flutter ablation which is a risk but it is working fine. Still having some a-f and flutter since second ablation but episodes don't last long and h-r doesn't go as high. Hope this helps.