Af ablation

[181021832834]

Haven't written for a while..saw my cardiologist last night whose doing my ablation..he was very reassuring and ive decided finally to go ahead with the ablation for AF....i guessed ive had 5 episodes in 4 years..it will probably progress..?..and i have a 90% chance of success apparently if its done now !!!??..think i feel a huge sense of relief as ive been putting if off for over a year and it feels good to make a decision finally.still v scared about the risks...risks with everything...but he assured me its v small risk of stroke..my chad score is 1.75 ...i guess i thought i must give it a go rather than just stay on the drugs which may stop working in a few years...its a very complex subject isn't it..AF...nobody knows how why or when it will attack !!!!..any comments thoughts v welcome...

[Zena166]

Hi. I’m glad you have made a decision sometimes the indecision is worse and causes more stress. I know it’s difficult but try and relax and focus on the time after your procedure so you can imagine what it will feel like feeling improved ( if that makes sense!). Take care. Stay strong and positive. Zena x

[181021832834 in reply to Zena166]

Totally makes sense...thanks for your kind thoughts..

[Hidden]

Well done for making that decision. I know only too well how hard that’s been. I’ve been advised by cardiologist that ablation would be a worthwhile route to take but am so scared, that have almost decided to stay on meds for a year and see how many episodes I get. But then reading your post I wonder if I should take that same plunge. It really is a hard decision for us all. Best of luck - do post how you get on.

[181021832834 in reply to Hidden]

Hi..what you are saying could have been written by me !!!!..i have only just decided to take the plunge and still feel wobbly as i only had 5 episodes in 4 years...and it is invasive... however he assures me its the right choice but obviously has to be my choice ..what is your history?

[Hidden in reply to 181021832834]

just diagnosed (Jan this year) but had had 6 episodes in previous six months and others before that. All lasted an hour and a half and generally linked to exercise. On bisoprolol now - 2.5mg and so far so good (9 weeks and no episode and much lower pulse). Part of me says stay on meds and see how things go and the other part says get the ablation now in case things change. I’m so unsure which way to go and they won’t help me in that choice!

[181021832834 in reply to Hidden]

Exactly....seen 4 different cardiologists trying to get different opinions and nobody will tell you what to do of course...its so difficult...its the risk of stroke im terrified of during the procedure and its invasive of course plus recovery as i do lots of sport and have a very physical job...such a difficult descision but in the end if it can actually heal me its got to be worth a go..like you im scared the AF will get worse do thats why im going for it ....take care

[181021832834 in reply to Hidden]

I feel exactly the same as you...i think its normal...i dont even like taking paracetamol so its a huge step for me