Abilation process

[Parisa1]

I have had two heart valves replacements 8 years ago and now I am suffering from AF waiting to see specialist for Abilation. I have little info on abilation. I would be grateful if anyone who have had this procedure to give me some inside info please.

[BobD Volunteer]

Go to AF Association main website and read the downloadable booklet on ablation for a full explanation. I had three no problems. Not at operation but a procedure but does involve a special doctor putting a catheter into your heart via a vein in your groin and furkling about a fair bit.

[Parisa1 in reply to BobD]

Are you saying Abilation procedure is not permanent cure for AF??

[Annaelizabeth]

When you see your specialist, ask him about the strong correlation between heart valve replacements and AF, and at the same time what the statistics are for a successful outcome of an ablation with those of us who have replacement valves. I have had three ablations, the longest lasted for 2 years. Now the option seems to be an AV ablation with pacemaker, and from the many posts on this site, it may well be the most successful, I am just trying to find the courage to make that decision. I wish you well in your journey.

[Parisa1 in reply to Annaelizabeth]

Thank you. Will do. I didn't know about the AV Abilation.