I had an ablation with Dr. Natale at the CPMC (San Francisco) on Oct 27, 2016. It was quite a journey coming from Naples, Florida, but I wanted Dr. Natale and with the help of Shannon I was able to secure a time.
Since this was my second ablation (first was in FL) I was reluctant to say too much too fast about my progress, but has we are 31/2 months into recovery I am feeling more confident about being another Natale success.
I have been in NSR continuously since the procedure. I am still on Multaq and Eliquis but I have a phone conference on Feb.21 with the Natale team and expect that to change or be adjusted. I send a cardiogram,using Lifewatch, weekly to San Francisco, and they have been there for any questions.
I expect that I will return to SF sometime in April or May for a TEE and other evaluations. I had no issue with the ablation itself but did suffer from a bout of prostatitis as a result of the catheterization.
I am very pleased and thankful to Dr. Natale and CPMC staff for their care and professionalism.A special thanks to Shannon and Jackie for their supportive emails and knowledge. Jim
