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Is there a time constraint for PFA procedure after diagnosis of Afib?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (17)
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@sandwalk

I'm thinking it could also be how long you have gone undiagnosed with a fib..or how often you are in a fib,as well as the experience and expertise of the surgeon...and possibly even the anatomy of your heart

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gloaming | @gloaming | Feb 8 5:49pm

Yes, although part of the assessment for an ablation is imaging that is designed to look for the outcomes of being persistently in AF, for several long months or years. For example, the structure and condition of the mitral valve, the extent of collagen deposition in the myocardial substrate, and the extent of fibrosis. These have a bearing on the likelihood of success of an ablation, as does the extent of atrial enlargement. The very best EPs have better success treating AF when these undesired conditions are more advanced.

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