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Ablation for AF Today

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I have been reading this forum for around a year now, and thought I would post today for the first time to contribute.

Since being diagnosed with AF over a year ago, life has changed considerably. Not knowing I had AF, just thinking I was just ‘super unfit’ when trying to tend the allotment and sweating profusely when doing physically active tasks. It was picked up by my GP when I paid him a visit for another reason.

The biggest change I have experienced is the side effects of the drugs (Bisoprolol 7.5mg, Ramipiril 2.5mg, Edoxaban 60mg) to manage my AF. Tiredness and lethargy being the main ones.

Following 2 failed cardioversions, and then almost 9 months waiting for this day to come, I have a mixture of fear and excitement for the future. Not sure what to expect.

I will update this post as the following days pass for anyone interested.

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Jinky07

Good luck for today xx

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HHH2017

Hope all goes well for you today. 🤞🏽

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Hello and welcome to the forum! Hope it all goes smoothly today. As said you will need to take it easy afterwards for a few weeks. You will also be unable to drive for a few days. I have attached a link for the BHF's booklet (also downloadable) on AF below:-

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

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Dhghvbjnvjii

Thanks MichaelJH

Incredible is the NHS. To see the theatre with at least 8 specialists and as for the equipment, amazing!

My procedure took 6 hours and I am back on Sinus with a steady 74npm 🙂

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NorfolkGal in reply toDhghvbjnvjii

Oh such good news, and doesn’t make a difference.

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Did you have sedation or a general? If sedation what state of consciousness were you in?

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NorfolkGal

Good Luck and speedy recovery. Keep us posted x

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CherryX

I wish you all the very best. My mum has been in a similar situation with her AF and side effects to meds. It’s not nice atall. All the very best :)

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