I have an ablation scheduled for early December, and I am hoping to get some information from others who’ve had the procedure. I’ve had paroxysmal Afib for approximately 7 years, and is now becoming more frequent. I have the option of having it done at Mayo, but they’re booking into April. My EP has performed this procedure hundreds of times and can do it sooner. Can anyone tell me if you have to be on OAC forever or can you stop if a few months after the procedure? Currently, I only use it when I have Afib. I have such side effects from it, fatigue, stomach pain, etc. I feel like I could tolerate it for a few months, but I don’t know about permanently. Also, do you have to be on a PPI long term? My EP uses general anesthesia, which I’ve had problems with before, but just wondering if anyone has any advice about tolerating it better. I know these are a lot of questions, but I really want to get this done, and am also a bit apprehensive. Any advice will be appreciated. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188315#msg-188315 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:56:19 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188332#msg-188332 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188332#msg-188332 Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:55:29 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188329#msg-188329 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188329#msg-188329
I was also reading in another post someone saying they have more issues with flutter now than before, is that common? Sone one has also mentioned a pulsed ablation which is still in trials.

I am hoping to get my Afib procedure done so I can enjoy my child’s wedding next year.]]> Dini AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:00:27 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188323#msg-188323 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188323#msg-188323 Daisy AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:42:50 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188321#msg-188321 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188321#msg-188321
Your questions are normal for everyone and should have been gone over with you by him or his staff before now.

At minimum, a second opinion from a recognized EP surgeon should be your next step.]]> ggheld AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 27 Nov 2022 14:24:42 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188319#msg-188319 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188319#msg-188319 Dini AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:34:43 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188318#msg-188318 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188318#msg-188318 - Prescribing a PIP after ablation is common and well advised, but you've usually to take it for a short time.
- An OAC can give some discomfort (stomach, guts...), but I'm doubtful about tiredness.
- An EP having performed thousands of ablations is likely more experimented than another having only made some hundreds...

I've learnt that the right EP is rarely the guy next door. So, waiting a little more for a better one is usually worth it.

I dislike general anesthesia as much as anyone, but for a first ablation, it's the way to go, IMO.]]> Pompon AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:46:36 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188315#msg-188315 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,188315,188315#msg-188315 I’ve had paroxysmal Afib for approximately 7 years, and is now becoming more frequent. I have the option of having it done at Mayo, but they’re booking into April. My EP has performed this procedure hundreds of times and can do it sooner. Can anyone tell me if you have to be on OAC forever or can you stop if a few months after the procedure? Currently, I only use it when I have Afib. I have such side effects from it, fatigue, stomach pain, etc. I feel like I could tolerate it for a few months, but I don’t know about permanently. Also, do you have to be on a PPI long term? My EP uses general anesthesia, which I’ve had problems with before, but just wondering if anyone has any advice about tolerating it better.
I know these are a lot of questions, but I really want to get this done, and am also a bit apprehensive.
Any advice will be appreciated.]]> Dini AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 27 Nov 2022 03:55:07 +0000