Post Amiodarone and waiting for ablation

[JoDogBlue]

I was on Amiodarone for 12 months after diagnosis of persistent AF post Covid and stopped taking it in October '23. I had a cardioversion in June and as far as I'm aware I'm still in sinus rhythm. I'm on the list for an ablation at the John Radcliffe in Oxford. I had a couple of blood tests, at my request, whilst still on Amiodarone.

I've read you should continue to be monitored after stopping it.. I was very photosensitive whilst on it and my skin is still very dry and itchy now particularly my neck. Should I request a further test?

Otherwise I'm feeling better than I have in a long time. To be honest I'm now concerned about having a procedure that's likely to make me feel worse at least for some time while I recover. I know long term its the sensible thing to do but getting anxious at it draws near.

[CDreamer]

Great that you are feeling better but I think when that happens it does make the decision to go ahead with the ablation much more difficult. Have you been given a likely time for the ablation? My view is don’t even think of making the decision right now, if you haven’t a date you could be a while on the list so wait until you are much nearer the time as you don’t know what may happen.

Amiodarone - you will still have residue in your system which will also be having affects, both good and possibly bad so yes, I think monitoring is wise. How often were you monitored whilst taking? My husband was every 6 months and if you are taking things like anticoagulants, it’s a good idea anyway to do FBC, Liver/Kidneys and Thyroid tests. Your GP should arrange this as a matter of routine.

Enjoy your NSR and hope it is sustained for you.

[JoDogBlue in reply to CDreamer]

I've just got the appointment for my ablation on 5th April so really quite soon! I'm not looking forward to it given that I feel fairly well and gather I'm likely to feel worse for a while afterwards. But I'll be in safe hands so hope it's the right thing to do.