Just had my first ablation

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I've just had my first ablation! I was diagnosed back in May 2021 and have been in asymptomatic (apart from some fatigue) paroxysmal AFib since then with episodes roughly every two weeks lasting between 10 and 17 hours with a HR of 180. After various consultations and different views on treatments versus meds only, I decided to go down the ablation route and have just had a Pulsed-Field Ablation under general anaesthetic at the Blackrock Clinic in Dublin. The procedure took four hours followed by a one-night stay at the hospital. I've had no pain in the heart area at all and just some colourful bruising in the groin area but again with no pain, just very mild tenderness at the point of incision, so I've had no need for pain management meds. It's only three days after it so incredibly early days but so far so good. Obviously I'm still on meds (Apixaban 5mg & Flecanide 50mg) and am aware that anything can happen in the 'blanking' period but I just wanted to report back as I was fairly anxious about the procedure and had wondered long and hard whether I just stick with trying to manage things with meds and avoid surgical intervention and the risks attached to that. All I can say is it felt very well managed and controlled and so far absolutely no regrets. Hoping it remains that way!

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What wonderful news! Fingers crossed it all stays positive for you 🙂

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How are you doing PCC62?