Hello

[MarinaT]

Hi,

I am new to this site and just wanted to introduce myself.

I am 61 and was diagnosed with persistent AF 2 years ago.

I had cardio version that lasted just short of a year.

I am now waiting for a catheter ablation.

I have found most of the posts here very useful and I was totally unaware that AF is so common!

Thank you all.

[doodle68]

Hello MarinaT welcome, I hope you get news of your ablation very soon, waiting for any procedure can be daunting.

[rosyG]

Welcome to the site- lots here have had ablation so do ask any questions !!

[Hidden]

Hello Marina and welcome to the forum. I think most people are surprised when they hear there are around a million of us in the UK. The problem is that AF comes in all shapes and sizes which can make it difficult to help sometimes. Your situation however, sounds very similar to my own in that I had persistent AF and a cardioversion which lasted a year which is, in fact, very good news because it does mean an ablation is more likely to be successful. We are not medically trained therefore we cannot offer any advice on medication, but if you have reverted back to persistent AF, I suggest you ask your consultant about a PiP to get you back into rhythm and possibly a maintenance dose of a rhythm drug to keep you there until the ablation. It is always better to remain in rhythm if at all possible, but you must consult your specialist or an Arrythmia Nurse if one is available at your hospital. Good luck, and please let us know how things progress....

[CDreamer]

Hi & welcome.

[Hidden]

Mine became persistent 24/7 as well, although it could be controlled by drugs. But to come off the drugs I had a PVI ablation back in 2005, and it was the best thing I ever did, it worked a treat and was no problem at all.

Hope you have a good one 🙂.

Koll

[gingo2012 in reply to Hidden]

Wow .

Have you been in normal rhythm sinceyou had your ablation in 2005 😎

[JaneFinn]

Hi marina, and welcome

It’s a very friendly and supportive forum here, which (in my experience) goes some way towards compensating for the fact we have AF to deal with

J x

[MarinaT]

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

I will keep you informed of my progress.

Can't wait to feel 'normal' again.

[Hidden]

Hi Marina, Glad to have you. Think you'll find lots of knowledgeable and helpful posts. And hope your ablation goes quickly and smoothly. Take care. irina1975