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Hi all

It was a year ago today I went in for my ablation for AF and Atrial Flutter and I'm happy to say apart from some eptopics, I would say it's been a complete success, no AF off all meds except anticoagulant.

So for those still undecided, it can be the light at the end of the tunnel.

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jeanjeannie50

That's so good to hear Brizzy.

How bad was your Af and flutter before? Do you mind if I ask who performed your ablation?

Jean

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Brizzy5000 in reply tojeanjeannie50

Dr Palash Barman at the Bristol heart institute did my ablation, a very pleasant, affable chap who did a great job. 3 to 4 months before my ablation I was in AF 3 or 4 times a week in the last month's I would be in AF for 4 days then nsr for 2 days, then 3 AF, 1 nsr, 4 AF etc and off to A&E a few times, an overnight stay so QOL was very poor.

So you can see why I'm happy as Larry at the results.

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toBrizzy5000

A good recommendation then, thank you.

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meadfoot

That's wonderful, well done. What a better life your are now experiencing. Happy days. X

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AIW58

That's great news. Did you stay on the anticoagulant through choice or medical advice? My EP said I could stop it 3months after the ablation. (I had mine 5weeks ago)

Glad you are doing so well.

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Brizzy5000 in reply toAIW58

Because of my age 65 and BP history I was advised to continue with the anticoagulant, which I have had no problems with

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AIW58 in reply toBrizzy5000

Ah ok makes sense.

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UScore

Nice one Brizzy. My ablation was Feb 2018 and I've basically forgotten about ever having AF apart from checking this forum every now and again.

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secondtry

Thanks for reporting in the great news, much appreciated.

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Becksagogo

Great news. I am so looking forward to coming off my meds. I take 15 pills a day at various times! Hopefully once I have had the TAVI later on in the year I should be able to !

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Brizzy5000 in reply toBecksagogo

Good to hear, the flecinide and bisiprolol which I was taking certainly took its toll as I was puffing like a Billy goat with even a short walk, now apart from arthritic hips I can walk miles and not puff.

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Gowers in reply toBrizzy5000

That's good to hear

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Jc24

That’s awesome! It’s so nice to hear positives!

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willec49

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your successful and positive news! It gives everyone hope and it's nice to see this on this listserve.

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MydogBrandy

Great news , I’m 4 months on now hope I can follow in same steps 🤞x

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Casapino5

That is really reassuring Brizzy5000, I am booked for my Ablation on 31st May, was diagnosed with AF 2 years ago and had 2 cardioversions first one only worked for 3 or 4 days so I was put on to Amiodarone before my second one which has left me with a nhr, as you know this medication is quite toxic so not safe to take for too long consequently I have had to have 6 monthly blood tests and a yearly chest X Ray, but my cardiologist tells me that this med can help them when performing the ablation, I also take Apixaban which I think will be for life, so pleased this treatment worked for you, I hope it works as well for me, take care

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Brizzy5000 in reply toCasapino5

Good luck and I hope your outcome is as good as mine has been.

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Casapino5

Thank you, I hope so too

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