Update on 5th post-ablation

[DKBX]

Had my 5th ablation March 31st. Great for 2 weeks and then back into tachycardia with bouts of atypical afib tossed in (Kardia confirmed). Scheduled for a cardioversion May 12. Meanwhile on metoprolol and diltiazem (and anticoagulated of course).

Completely idiopathic and hopefully just a blip during the blanking period. Fortunately very few symptoms other than feeling like I’m moving in treacle.

It’s a strange beast. Probably headed toward trying sotolol or “going nuclear” with a pace & ablate. Consult with doc scheduled to discuss.

[jeanjeannie50]

After my 3rd ablation about 5 years ago I went into tachycardia and AF, but around 6 weeks later a cardioversion put me right again and I've never had a fast heart rate since. Still in AF but now between 60-90 and I can cope with that. Lets hope you will be the same way - don't give up hope.

Have you ever thought about having the mini maze which is performed through the side of the rib cage, that appears to have a good success rate. It's something I ponder over, should my AF get really bad again.

Jean

[DKBX in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks! You’ve given me hope

If mini-maze is offered by Lovelace Heart Hospital and recommended by them, I’ll consider it! Otherwise, I’m not keen on the anecdotal stories I’ve heard regarding it.

[Poochmom in reply to DKBX]

I’m not sure what stories you have heard about the mini maze but I had AFib every few days, had the mini maze a year ago and have not had one episode since and am off all meds. I hope you get straightened out and back to life soon. Best of luck in whatever Avenue is right for you

[DKBX in reply to Poochmom]

Glad to hear it. I’ll ask my EP team here at Lovelace Heart Hospital and follow their advice.

[lockerbie]

I had 4 ablations. Told by my doctor no more ablations. Pace and ablate av node. Did some read each on that

Procedure. Pretty final. Thought if new treatment came up in a few years, could I have it! Covid then hit

And I had plenty of time to read more.

Found out about Wolf mini maze procedure . For me, sounded like the best. Your EP will probably not recommend. They cannot do the procedure.

A cardio vascular surgeon had to do it.

They are done in many states under different names. Convergent, Cox,

Hybrid.

Do some research if you are interested. I came to the conclusion that the doctors obviously could not get into the area where the AFib was!

Some people are lucky with one ablation for life. Some like us are not.

Good luck with your decision.

I had a Wolf Mini Maze in January.

In NSR since.

[DKBX]

My surgery team here at Lovelace also has cardio thoracic surgeons in addition to EPs. If they recommend it AND it is covered by Medicare Advantage I’ll consider it. It all depends on what my experts say.