Pace and ablate

[ornithological]

I have had AF for over 20 years. Have taken sotalol, for a few years, then metoprolol and Flecainide up to now in decreasing doses as over the last few years I have had 3 ablations. To completely give up taking medication I have been told I would need to do the 'Ablate and Pace' procedure. I would like to hear from people who have done this and if are they happy with the results.

[cloudday]

My experience with flecainide was not good at all. I only took it for a week because it made my heartbeat faster.

[ornithological in reply to cloudday]

I found the metoprolol affected me adversely. Made my muscles weak so I could hardly walk anywhere. I thought Flecainide was OK but it may have contributed to my adverse effects too. I have had 3 ablations and after each one I have been able to reduce my meds but at moment still take both in a small amount. My cardio doctor seems to think that seeing the meds are so low I should leave it at that at the moment. However my GP and the cardio doctor who does the ablations in Brisbane and who I would prefer to do my Pace and Ablate seems to think it is only way to cut out the troubling meds completely. I know I will still be on a blood thinner. I am on Eliquis. I have a pace maker already as the meds I was taking took my pulse down to the thirties and I could hardly walk 100 yards. I thought pace-maker would stop the AF but 2 weeks after the op I had an attack of AF. I would be interested in hearing from someone who has had the ultimate procedure, Pace and ablate!

[Barb1]

You would still have to at least, stay on an anticoagulant

[ornithological in reply to Barb1]

Thank you for your comment. I did realise that I will be on a blood thinner for the rest of my life.

[Buffafly]

healthunlocked.com/user/Ash...

[ornithological in reply to Buffafly]

That was an encouraging post you indicated. Thank you for pointing it out to me.

[Buffafly in reply to ornithological]

I’m glad it was helpful. The problem with asking for comments on P&A is that once people have had it done we don’t hear from them again after their update, so it’s hard to get their attention!

[ornithological in reply to Buffafly]

I will remember that and if and when I get it done must give updates as it is very helpful in making a decision.