Daisy, as mine was a straightforward procedure, I was told they would just ablate the pulmonary vein and I think posterior wall. I had an additional minor LAA ablation... Megan, sorry you are suffering so much with your SVTs. Do you know what triggers it? I know my sister has SVTs and atrial tachycardia ,but unlike you she is able to control it with her meds, however if she eats or drinksby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
What do you mean by your arrhythmia being paroxysmal, your SVTs or your Afib? Because when I had my ablation in April I hadn’t had any afib since November but I had svts, not nearly as many as you but runs of them. But he managed to get my afib going for a ‘very short time’. Enough to know what to ablate…although I appreciate our cases may be very different…by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
I met with Dr. Randall Wolf to discuss my options but for me his mini-maze seemed too invasive at my stage although he said he could offer me one if I wanted. i contacted offices of both Dr. Wolf and Dr. Natale in December. I had my first appointment with Dr.Natale January 29, and Dr. wolf the middle of Feb. I had pulse field with Dr. Natale on April 9 and so I didn't have to wait long andby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
I just had the PFA with Dr,Natale on Tuesday. I have been in NSR since November but have had lots of other arrhythmias since then. I asked him if I had afib whilst having the ablation and he said for a very short amount of time. So I conclude that they must have induced it whilst under, at least that is what I was told prior to the ablation.Also looking at the list of meds given through iv suby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteDaisy Oh no, they wouldn’t give me a written report and said I have to request it through the portal. I would really like to know what they found. I know they ablated three areas including the apVI, posterior wall and a minor part on the appendage. I had a brief moment of afib during it. I don’t know how my heart is going to perform but so far so good They use 2 portals, one for St.by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
They used to quote 'isolation of PVs and LA PW - LAA delayed - total of 74 pulses delivered during the procedure' which leads me to think it was all pulse fieldby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Oh no, they wouldn’t give me a written report and said I have to request it through the portal. I would really like to know what they found. I know they ablated three areas including the apVI, posterior wall and a minor part on the appendage. I had a brief moment of afib during it. I don’t know how my heart is going to perform but so far so goodby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you Megan, it went smoothly so far. Are you having an ablation with Dr.Natale? I think I saw somewhere you are thinking about it? If you have any questions feel free to ask!!by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you! I have to remember the end goal!!by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ha Ha! thanks, I guess you are correct!! I think I nearly put myself in afib last night with worry!!by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am scheduled for PFA tomorrow, but I am now really nervous and wondering if I am doing the right thing as I have been in NSR since November, but have had lots of ectopics and arrhythmias since the episode in November. I am also last on the list at number 6, scheduled for 3 pm, this is also making me really nervous- would appreciate words of wisdom from those who have been there and had t done!by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is all so interesting - I know my afib is caused by electrolyte issues, and I have only had a couple of events, but since the last I have had a lot of ectopic beats and arrhythmias. Interestingly, a couple of months before this I started taking calcium by way of algae cal like the other posters on this thread- I wonder if it is linked. But I have to take calcium as I have weak bones. I amby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Carey and Steve!! Carey I find that reassuring!! Steve, that's a bit of a shock!by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, St.Davids! I expect my husband will enjoy my food-ai will probably be too nervous!by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Interesting to know as I am going in onTuesday to the same place, I haven't yet been quoted anything...by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you, I do think I am lucky that I am his patient and maybe should proceed, I just hope I am not being too proactive too early on! I am glad yours was a success! And you are just down the road from me, Katy, Tx....by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
That makes sense. Thank you!by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you, that is a helpful response!by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'll try to be brief, but in November I ended up in ER with Afib which I had had for 44 hours. I was chemically converted. It is possible I have had it once or twice before following a migraine and vomiting. I have not had it since November although I have had some atrial flutters etc, which have calmed down mostly. I am 57, fit, active and don't have any other risk factors. I don&by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
In Austin with Dr.Natale. I posted my last post the same time as you, and have just seen that you have leukemia, I am sorry to hear that, I have no idea how that would affect the procedure but I know the EPs seem quite adamant that thinners need to be on board when I have spoken to them- the Wolf mini-maze does not require thinners I don't thinkby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am scheduled for PFA with him next month …he is very competent with this procedureby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you! I am scheduled with him in April-the countdown begins! Glad they looked after you so well and i am encouraged by your update.by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Oh, it turns out I was given the name /number of his old scheduler and not his very new scheduler (if I hadn't deleted the voicemail by accident I would have known!) Once it was figured out they were extremely helpful!!by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Carey, I am an established patient and have an order for an ablation, and the notes say to follow up end of March prior to the procedure and i missed one call from them to schedule for April but they didn't call back and i can't get a response. I'll see if I can be put through to Norma, thank you!by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Jim, I haven't had much luck with Mychart messages but thankfully I now have an email I can try. I think just knowing some kind of time frame helps!by Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
oh, maybe that explains it as i have been directed to someone else by the other staff thanksby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, I don't know who it was because instead of pressing call back I accidentally deleted the message, but they were offering me a date on April 9, and in my medical notes it said follow up consult March 29 pre ablation, but apparently the scheduler must schedule both, this is why I am confused. I am not taking blood thinners yet, so I need some warning plus i am doing a long haul flighby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi, I wonder if any of you have had experience with scheduling an ablation in Austin with Dr.Natale. I had my initial appointment with him January 29 and he ordered an ablation, and the first I heard from the scheduler after I had called and messaged the office, was on Friday March 1, only I couldn't take the call as I was in an appointment and now my calls and messages have not been returnby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM
I spoke with him yesterday, My initial appointment was moved up from March due to a cancellation, I am waiting to get on the ablation schedule, I shall let you know, he said 1-2 months but I don't think he knows as he is not controlling the schedule. HIs assistant said 2-4 months when I spoke to her a couple of weeks ago...I am a relatively straightforward case (first diagnosed episode in Nby Fuzzyduck - AFIBBERS FORUM