Puled Field Ablation-6 weeks on

[MTBCyclist]

Hi All

I was diagnosed with PAF 3 years ago and have been on Bisoprolol and Flecainide plus dietary changes to manage my AF.

The thought of an ablation worried me, however I was lucky enough to be able to have a pulsed field ablation 6 weeks ago. I have to say the process was very simple. I was in hospital for a total of 6 hours, had very little bruising after and have gradually been making progress, with reduced meds and less sensitivity to foods.

I hope my experience will help others to make a decision as I know an ablation is a difficult decision for some, it certainly was for me.

[OzJames]

thank you for sharing i am one who has been contemplating for last 2 years and good to hear how straightforward things went.

I've had about 4 episodes in the 2 years and have well controlled HR when in AF about 70-80 at rest. I've started on low dose full time drugs to try and maintain sinus. I was first diagnosed 32 years ago but only had on avg 1 episode every 5 years. I put it to keeping healthy and fit all that time, a good Mediterranean diet and luck!

[Paulbounce]

Hi MTBC.

I'm with OzJames on this one. Your post has inspired me more to take this route. Ty for sharing.

Rgds Paul

[secondtry]

Thanks for posting, I am heading in that direction too. Cardiologist says it's now or never as since in permanent AF less likely to be successful. Currently AF is moderately controlled with 200mgs Flecainide and lifestyle changes including supplements.

Do give us periodic updates this year, 🤞all positive.

[Boudica_HD]

That sounds very positive. Glad to hear it’s all going well for you post op. May I ask which hospital did your op?

[MTBCyclist in reply to Boudica_HD]

Hi Boudica . It was at Onewellbeck in London under Dr Earley.

[Lenlec]

that’s good to hear. You back exercising yet ?

[MTBCyclist in reply to Lenlec]

Hi Lenlec. Only walking so far, I am waiting for my follow up appointment to discuss getting back to cycling.

I did nothing for the first week, slow walks the second and then normal gradually increasing walks after. I feel back to normal but am taking it steady for3 months.

[Cavalierrubie]

Thanks for your update and pleased to hear it is a success. Did you have a choice of sedation or GA? I am probably going to have to make a decision on this in the next few weeks, so this has been gratefully received.

I wish you well and AF free. Well done.

Chris.

[MTBCyclist in reply to Cavalierrubie]

Thanks Cavalirrubie.

I had a GA, I think with PFA they want you to be under GA.

This was done under private healthcare as PFA is not yet available under the NHS.

Hope all goes well with your ablation.

[Ppiman]

Thanks for updating us. I’m on a waiting list for the same.

Steve

[MTBCyclist in reply to Ppiman]

Hope it goes well, as I said it was a much better experience than I was expecting.

[Ppiman in reply to MTBCyclist]

Thanks for your post!

Steve

[Diddy97]

Hi. Can you explain what a Pulse Field Ablation is exactly please. What is the difference between that and other Ablation procedures?

I’m on waiting list for an Ablation.

Thank you

[Buzby62 in reply to Diddy97]

See page 25/26 on this Treatment Options sheet

api.heartrhythmalliance.org...

Best wishes

[MTBCyclist in reply to Diddy97]

It’s a different type of energy used to ablate rather than heat or freezing and ment to be more targeted at the problem cells, with less risk.

If you google you will find reports and studies. Currently I understand it’s not available on the NHS if your in the Uk.

[Diddy97 in reply to MTBCyclist]

Thank you for that