Left atrium enlargement May 19, 2023 08:46PM |
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Pixie
I have been dealing with a left atrium enlargement. It will be reassessed in six months. That will be one year after my watchman placement. Anything I can learn from anyone who has/is experiencing this is appreciated.
Re: Left atrium enlargement May 20, 2023 12:46PM |
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Daisy
I think most of us have an enlarged left atrium as that goes with Afib. What does your echo say about how enlarged it is? There are some reports of it reducing in size after a successful ablation, though I think most of us just watch our echocardiograms for any changes.
Re: Left atrium enlargement May 20, 2023 04:47PM |
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Pixie
It came back showing “the left atrium size is severely dilated”
Curious if she didn't like Natale's approach or just wanted you to use her?Quote
I contacted my EP here for clarification and did not get much help because she did not support my going to Austin.
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The EP I saw at that time did not believe in isolating the LAA .
Translation: Does not know how and hasn't read the literature.
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After reading my Natale ablation report my local cardiologist (not an EP) said that he didn’t even know they could do that stuff! At least he was honest.
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I don’t think the EP or general cardiologist ever read my report(s). They did not make it very easy for me when they learned that I had made an appointment out of-area.
After 2 failed ablations, I would think they would have a different attitude! I was basically told to just live with it!