Has anyone had an ablation after having a maze procedure? I was in nor for nine months but now have been in af/flutter for 6 mos.

[Norahdog]

Ablation after maze procedure/

[Globe-J]

Hello Nora....,

In my case, the Maze put a stop to AF immediately. What does your cardiologist say?

May I ask, how was your procedure performed?

Best wishes

J

[Norahdog in reply to Globe-J]

I had a full maze procedure at Cleveland clinic. I was afib free for almost 9 months. It was a full sternal incision.

[HiloHairy]

Was this the mini-maze we see advertised so often or a full-on maze?

[Norahdog in reply to HiloHairy]

No, it was full maze procedure at Cleveland clinic

[johnMiosh]

Hi Nora, I had the mini maze in April 2017, followed up with a catheter ablation ablation 6 months later to prevent flutter and complete the maze lesion set on the rear of the heart. My cardiologist believes this to be the "Gold standard" for AF treatment and claimed an 80% chance of being AF-free for twenty years. I thought this was a little optimistic, but I have been without AF since then and no drugs from November 2017.

[Norahdog]

Thanks, did you have the same physician for both procedures? Did you expect to have a follow up ablation? Glad it worked for you.