Watchman September 19, 2018 04:02PM |
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In July I had my LAA ablated as it was one source of my arrhythmia. When speaking with my EP the following day I discussed the possibility of the watchman device. He said that for me it was not yet an option for 2 reasons. First and foremost Wass the fact that there may need to be more work done on the LAA. Secondly at my age ,52, insurance would not want to pay for it.
Re: Watchman September 19, 2018 06:46PM |
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MissSunshine
I just heard back from my Afib nurse that my EP is recommending ablating my atrial appendage due to continued arrhythmia after my second ablation and installing a watchman. This is just not what I had in my mind. I am a 55 year old, very active female. I think I am too young for this. Will it decrease my cardiac output and my way of life? Is there any long-term cautions about this or is it too new? Help!
Re: Watchman September 19, 2018 07:18PM |
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In July I had my LAA ablated as it was one source of my arrhythmia. When speaking with my EP the following day I discussed the possibility of the watchman device. He said that for me it was not yet an option for 2 reasons. First and foremost Wass the fact that there may need to be more work done on the LAA. Secondly at my age ,52, insurance would not want to pay for it.
Forgive my ignorance here, but what’s the deal with your age insurance-wise? Given that you’re still quite young it can’t be because you’re too old so must be because you’re too young?! I would have thought that at your age it’s not great to have to stay on an AC for the next 30-40 years?
Re: Watchman September 19, 2018 09:40PM |
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rocketritch
In July I had my LAA ablated as it was one source of my arrhythmia. When speaking with my EP the following day I discussed the possibility of the watchman device. He said that for me it was not yet an option for 2 reasons. First and foremost Wass the fact that there may need to be more work done on the LAA. Secondly at my age ,52, insurance would not want to pay for it.
Forgive my ignorance here, but what’s the deal with your age insurance-wise? Given that you’re still quite young it can’t be because you’re too old so must be because you’re too young?! I would have thought that at your age it’s not great to have to stay on an AC for the next 30-40 years?
Not sure. That is just what Dr. Natale said. Who knows how insurance works. I think the bigger issue is with the LAA and the fact that ablating it is not easy, even fior elite EP’s. Which leaves the possibility for touch up work. Dr. Natale ablated around my LAA twice during my procedure and did not rule out having to address it again.
Re: Watchman September 19, 2018 11:29PM |
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MissSunshine
Carey and AB Page - what was your determining factor in going for the Watchman? Could you no longer tolerate ACs? How have you been feeling? Did you deal with Pericarditis? Did your EP ablate before he installed the watchman? Thank you for your insight. You have no idea how grateful I am for all of you.
Re: Watchman September 20, 2018 04:04PM |
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MissSunshine
Carey and AB Page - what was your determining factor in going for the Watchman? Could you no longer tolerate ACs? How have you been feeling? Did you deal with Pericarditis? Did your EP ablate before he installed the watchman? Thank you for your insight. You have no idea how grateful I am for all of you.