AF and Pancreatic lesions increase need for anticoaggulants

[Di8504]

Hi all

I’m to have my second ablation procedure next month due to recurring SVT and longer bouts of AF. My new Kardia 6l arrived just in

time to provide proof to my EP!

My worry is I may also need to have part of my pancreas removed due to slow growth of suspect lesions and a family history of cancer. The EP wants the ablation done asap to get me off anticoagulants in case of surgery.

They also plan to implant an event monitor to watch for recurrence of arrhythmias.

Has anyone else been told that pancreatic disease increases your stroke risk? My EP didn’t know this part of my medical history until now and I admit it never occurred to me and being only 61 with a clear cardiac CT I thought I was safe being off eliquis.

Thanks for all your support.

Di

[BobD Volunteer]

It is the AF that increases your stroke risk which it why the EP wants the ablation done first. His thinking is once you no longer have AF then you may not need anticoagulation which would be important if you need surgery at all.

[Di8504 in reply to BobD]

Thanks for the explanation Bob. At least I’ll know more what to expect 2nd time around.

[rosyG in reply to Di8504]

It’s sometimes advised to stay on ac after ablation so I wonder if you want to ask the EP about devices like the watchman device which help to stop clot formation. I’m not clear in latest guidance on these but EP should know

[Di8504 in reply to rosyG]

Thanks- will do

[MarkS]

Let us know how you get on with the Kardia and what the EP makes of the 6 lead results. Best wishes

Mark

[Di8504 in reply to MarkS]

The Kardia 6l works well - apart from being a bit awkward having to reach to have the electrode contacting your bare knee or ankle. My body isn’t that flexible any more The EP was fully satisfied with the 6 lead tracing confirming AF.