I ask because of the following circumstances:
First afib ablation 13 years ago after 11 years of afib. ZERO breakthroughs after the ablation and no blanking period for me (at least no afib). I was skeptical about the "blanking period" because of my experience.
Second ablation Jan.6 of this year. On Flecainide for two months post ablation (Jan. and Feb.) - no breakthroughs. After stopping Flec, one additional month (Mar.) with no issues. Then during months 4 and 5 (Apr. & May), I had 6 afib breakthroughs and all were stopped by a pill in a pocket (200 mg of Flecainide).
Now, during months 6 and 7 (Jun. & Jul.) - Nothing - all is well except for a few ectopics lasting 2-3 seconds. I am very symptomatic, so I always know what is happening.
Could the blanking period last 5 months?