I just received the Globe pulsed field ablation from Kardium in NYCv a couple of weeks ago. It's on the list that Carey sent. It is said to be a very good system.by Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gloaming, did you get an RF ablation or PFA? I recently got a PFA ablation and have had new onset of frequent PAC's starting on day 8 after the ablation. johnby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteJakeS Radiation dose based on time only would be difficult. As in CT there have been new technologies developed for the fluoroscopic units, which reduces dose. Digital fluoro units have the ability to work w a technique known as pulse progression fluoro. With older fluoro units the operator activated fluoro the tube/x-ray beam was continuously on until they took their foot off the pedal.by Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteJakeS the high radiation level of CTA Radiation dose concern is understandable. A couple of points. The dose for CCTA has been reduced almost 80% over the last 10 years or so. The scanners have technologically advanced. Scanners are being replaced. Most Scans are done on 128 slice units. The x-ray tubes continue to be improved, resulting in lower output. Scanning algorithms are better. Tby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteYuxi John, I am glad it went so well with you. Did you stop all meds before the procedure? Is that why you went into Afib during the procedure? What other meds have you been taking besides Flecainide? Are you expected to continue them after the procedure? for how long? I am scheduled the same procedure next month with Dr Reddy. I am going for TTE this afternoon and CTA in two weeks. Aby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Daisy. yes, this trial was limited to the Pulmonary veins. I was initially a little disappointed in that but the doctors said I went into Afib during the procedure and upon completion they remapped my heart and found no afib. I'm not exactly sure what all that means but I suspect that it means the afib was coming from my pulmonary veins. At least that is what I am hopeful for. Doctoby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Steve. You have been a big encouragement for me, so thank you! I hope I can progress as well as you have! johnby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
That is very interesting. I hope that your cousin does well. Please keep us posted. I will also give some updates. We are very fortunate to get in this clinical trial. I think that this is near the end of the clinical trials and there will be a gap now between the time until it is fully approved in the US. I expect that the Farapulse catheter (which is approved in the EU) will be first to go liveby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello all. I had a pulse field ablation with Dr Reddy this past Tuesday. All seemed to go well. Dr said he was pleased and they got all of teh pulmonary veins isolated. This was with the Kardium catheter. Apparently there is 400 patients that will be treated with this catheter and mapping system. I feel pretty beat up from the trachea tube and also am having a few ectopics but overall okayby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Getting an ablation next week. I was wondering if an afib ablation will also fix PAC's? I was told by my first EP That it will address PACS but not PVC's. What is the insights and consensus from the forum? Johnby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve, how have you been doing since the ablation? Have you been Afib free?by Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeocappy How did you find out that you were randomized into the pulse group? I was part of the same trial in August and still do not know which randomized trial group I was in. Did you ever find out if you received PFA or RF? How are you doing?by Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I was wondering what the consensus is for the new pulse field ablation as it relates to the blanking period. Is the "blanking period" as we know it with RF reduced? Is there any blanking period at all due to the lesser impact on the heart? Johnby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotehds Consider temporary disability possibly, to allow you to find treatment options, research lifestyle and nutrition and supplements, to put you on track. I’m currently on short term disability leave and cannot imagine going through this while working. I personally find the book “The Afib cure” very empowering. And the support of the forum. How did you get approved for STD? Did your EPby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteYuxi Saw a new local EP last Wednesday and discussed ablation options with him. He has done 2000+ RF/Cryo ablation procedures in 15 years with 75% success rate and 7 PFA during last years trial so far with good results. My question is should I trust him with the traditional ablation and do it this year since he has done so many or wait to do the PFA assuming it will be available in 1-2 yearsby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm curious as to the need for CT angiogram prior to ablation to review the pulmonary veins. I have an EP that I'm considering and they require it before all ablations. I know of another EP that says he doesn't need it. I don't want the copious amounts of radiation as I have leukemia in my family. Should I push back on the EP asking of there is another way around it? (He is thby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello California. Who did you talk to at the research team. Was it Seun? He is a nice guy and very helpful. I DM'ed you on this as well. I haven't been on the site for some time. My PFA was cancelled and postponed until the next time. I thought it would happen in May but upon reading your post, it appears it will be in June/July? Did Seun confirm those are the dates they are lookingby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotetvanslooten I always do VRBO or Airbnb when I go there. I found a great house that is just 5 minutes from the hospital. I'm actually staying there again in April. It's just $158/night and that includes all taxes, fees, etc. It's incredibly comfortable, clean, and well-stocked and the owner/host is amazing. He owns three homes on the same street but because they are so nice, clby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Thanks Carey. I'm think I'm just starting my 30 days of fear regarding this upcoming ablation. I am curious however what causes the incidences of flutter post ablation? Are there any signs that an EP Can look for to discern if the patient may run into flutter? If so, would they tell the patient? Flutter is usually caused by a barrier to electrical conduction in the atrby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey I'm not sure what results you're referring to but there's nothing about isolating the LAA that makes flutter more likely, nor is it a more dangerous procedure. It's pretty simple, really. If the LAA is a source of afib, you can either ablate it or have a failed ablation. All the PVIs in the world won't stop afib that is coming from somewhere other than the pulmby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuotePoppino John my 2 cents: i developed atypical flutter 9 yrs after an afib pvi. The flutter was ablated here in Charlotte. Lasted 6 weeks. More flutter. It actually got worse. Off to Austin i went. 8-6-21 Natale did 2-3 areas that were never touched including LAA. I asked why? Dumb question btw. Dr Natale said because that was the flutter source. 4 months later i had omicron covid. Rough. Zerby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Maybe its because my ablation is coming up, but I seem to be reading alot of examples where people had LAA ablated and have run into problems? And this is even with Dr. Natale ablations. Is an LAA ablation a more dangerous procedure than PVI ablation. Why the flutter result? I'm 63, generally healthy and everything points to a statistically successful ablation outcome for me. However, hoby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteDaisy Vagal Afib here—progressed slowly over 12 years until I was getting an episode every day. Failed Flecainide after being on it for many years. Successful ablation 4 months ago. You sound like me. Flecanaide slowly losing its power over my vagal Afib. Ablation schedule later this month. What type of ablation did you have? How did it go? johnby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
My ablation is scheduled in late March and was wondering what people's experience was with how long they were out of work assuming a non complicated ablation. I am being told to go on short term disability which means I can be off for 12 weeks at full pay. How much time off do you think is needed? What has been your experience? I am the temperament to want to get back as soon as I can. Joby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you for these tips! I appreciate it!by Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm getting an ablation in late March with Dr Natale. Looking for accomodations for my 4 day stay. Getting the ablation at St Davids. Closest hotels? Thanks!by Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well, Once PFA goes mainstream, that is actually the goal. But the clinical trial is being conducted by a few of the most experienced and best in the country.by Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello all. I am looking into PFA clinical trials and see one that is called Kardium. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with this system? It appears that most people here have received the BioSense Webster clinical trial. Regards, johnby Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeocappy Keep in mind if you get in a PFA trial there is only a 50/50 shot you get the pulsating technology. I was in Natale’s study and still don’t know which technology I received. I guess I could ask for the hospital records but I am not sure it would make a difference Actually, most trials being conducted now are not double blind. You know exactly what you are getting and what company/by Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Are you still seeking a clinical trial?by Johnnyk80 - AFIBBERS FORUM