Hi Roomies. 9 months post ablation and while lying back watching TV last night I felt that old stirring and knew I was back in AF. Confirmed by BP machine that notes irregular beats. I hoped it would go away overnight once relaxed but it did not. 9 AM I took 3 100mg of Flecanide I had on hand right and called the Cardio Dr's nurse for further directions. Less than 2 hours later I was back in NSR. So happy about that. Hope it stays. I am sure this was brought on by stress. I was able to induce a pharmacological cardioverson.
Post Ablation - Made it 9 months. - Atrial Fibrillati...
Post Ablation - Made it 9 months.
That must have been disappointing, but good that the flecainide kicked in and brought you back to NSR. Do hope it is a one-off - stress is a known trigger for some. Wish you well.
I had an ablation 3 years ago and now have some occasional mild AF. A 2nd ablation will not be possible due to fibrosis which was probably caused by radiotherapy on my shoulder area.
I had recent advice from my highly rated EP about using flecainide as a pill-in-the-pocket. He said to wait for 20mins to check that the AF is established then take 100 flecainide. If it doesn't work within 3 hours then take another 100.
Maximum daily intake of flecainide is 300. There seem to be differing opinions about using it as a pip. I would not dare to take 300 in one go without medical supervision but I'm glad it worked for you and I hope that this episode proves to be a one-off.
Best wishes.
Things may well have changed but when I was on flec many years ago as PIP it was 300 in one go and no more for 24 hours.
Bob, that’s what I was told as well - something to do with the time it takes to get into the system - it needs that sort of dose to convert to NSR.
Aw Rider I'm so sorry It must be gutting to have felt that familiar dreaded sensation...
Very glad it converted though. Hope this is just a one off blip. Wishing you well x
What meds were you on Rider after your Ablation.
Good to hear that Flec sent you back into sinus rhythm. Did you take you take a beta blocker with your 3 x 100mg?
Jean
Hi Jean, Nope. Nurse called back with Q's when I left urgent msg of what to do about AF, but by then I had already returned back to NSR. She asked about taking a thinner too, but never heard back from her.
That's strange because it was stressed to me that I must take a small dose of beta blocker with my Flec every time I took it. I thought if you didn't it could cause something quite dangerous to happen. Perhaps someone else on here will know the answer to this.
Yes. I wonder? I have Dilitizem and Pradaxa left over from pre ablation days. Along with a little Ativan just in case.