Persistent Atril Fibrillation. Left V... - Atrial Fibrillati...

Atrial Fibrillation Support

32,280 members38,541 posts

Persistent Atril Fibrillation. Left Ventricular Impairment with Decompensated Heart Failure. Hypertension

littlelinden profile image
7 Replies

I am a 74 yr old female with above problems. I am taking Warfarin, Bisoprolol, Digoxin, Candesartan, Atorvastatin & Furosemide. My first cardioversion lasted for 20 months but my second only a few hours. I had to wait so long for an outpatient follow up appointment I paid for a private consultation with the cardiologist who recommended I see an electrophysiologist which I paid for too. He explained my options & we agreed for me to have a biventricular pacemaker fitted & 4 weeks later to have an AV node ablation. I would then be pacer dependent. He & my GP agreed I could go on the EP'S NHS waiting list for the procedures which I am told should be done in 3 to 4 months. Having read many posts on this site I have seen very few people having a pacer & ablation. Please could anyone who has, let me know their experiences. Thank you.

Written by
littlelinden profile image
littlelinden
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
7 Replies
rosyG profile image
rosyG

Good to hear you have had lots of advice

Some on the forum have had pace and ablate am i'm sure they will reply about their experiences Good Luck

BobD profile image
BobDVolunteer

I haven't but know people who have and for some it has changed their life. The pacemaker should ensure a steady pulse so better blood supply round the body with less fatigue symptoms etc BUT it will not stop the atrium from fibrillating which you may still be able to feel in your chest. You would not die if the PM failed by the way as the heart would continue to beat albeit slowly so it is not quite as dire as it sounds.

Nickibmibile profile image
Nickibmibile

I've not had ablation but I do have a pacemaker, I had it fitted three years ago and it was so worth it. I still have AF but it doesn't worry me any more because I know my pacemaker will go on and on and on 😁

Vony profile image
Vony in reply toNickibmibile

Do you feel better with a pacemaker than you did before just out of interest?

Nickibmibile profile image
Nickibmibile in reply toVony

Yes I do feel much better, I hadn't realised I felt so bad before I had it fitted but as soon as the anesthetic wore off I just felt so much "lighter". It really was wonderful x

Vony profile image
Vony in reply toNickibmibile

Wow. It makes me want one!!!

Hi I have a pacemaker which has been a life changer for me. That and bisoprolol and flecainide enable me to do pretty much what I want. Including an hour at the gym 5/6 times a week. As Bob said doesn't cure the AF

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

coping with persistent atrial fibrillation

sorry if you think I am on again about the same thing but I am really struggling with being acutely...
wbekim profile image

Cyclist and Runner Exercising with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation - also considering an ablation

Hi – I originally posted the following (or at least a similar version) through the BHF link but...

is ablation necessary

Hi, my husband was diagnosed with AF after contacting pneumonia 4 years ago. He was on apixaban for...
Oak321 profile image

RF Ablation Under Sedation

Saw a new EP yesterday. I have been on Cartia XT since October when I was diagnosed with...
perkman profile image

Advice about ablation - Update

Thank you so much to everyone that posted their thoughts and invaluable advice. I saw my...
Pam296 profile image

Moderation team

See all
Emily-Admin profile image
Emily-AdminAdministrator
Kelley-Admin profile image
Kelley-AdminAdministrator
jess-admin profile image
jess-adminAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.