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Thanks wolfpack! I was told by the EP that the procedure takes 3 to 5 hours, and was also told Kaiser gets a 70-75% success rate. That percentage doesn't float my boat at all.Quote
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750 ablations over 10 years is a pretty low number. I’d find another EP if possible.
And trying to decipher insurance billing may have side-effects including depression, loss of appetite, and psychosis!
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^^^^ This makes total sense to me. Since my symptoms are mild, I probably wouldn't qualify nor would I get through the screening process unless I used the magic words "A-Fib is ruining my life" -- and I wouldn't use those words unless I felt as you did, that it was time to take the next step and get things done. At least in the doctor's notes from my cardiologist appointment, and from my EP appointment, my name-dropping "Dr. Natale" was noted. I'm thinking of that as laying the groundwork, should it be helpful in the future.Quote
"When I had my consult with Natale's staff, I strongly got the feeling that there was a criteria for a Natale ablation, to actually get the appt. booked for a slot."
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was also told Kaiser gets a 70-75% success rate. That percentage doesn't float my boat at all.
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