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Is a second ablation advisable if the AFib is controlled by flecainide
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Hello. Since you were on flecainide and the Afib returned, my guess is, how can you be sure the Afib won’t happen again? also shouldn’t you be on a anticoagulant? I also know that after an ablation is quite common to have arrhythmias. How long has it been since your last ablation? I would suggest talking with a reputable cardiologist and your EP. Also, I’ve heard of people who have had several ablations… I believe the rate of success with the first ablation is about 80%
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I'm on the anticoagulant Eliquis. My last ablation was April of 2022. I've discussed this with my EP and he says he doesn't want to pressure me into another ablation. He also did an ECG and said it was sinus rhythm. I feel better than I did previously on flecainide so I'm hesitant to have another ablation since I'm in sinus rhythm, feel good, am exercising more and there are some risks with the procedure.
Thank you for your reply.
The Afib did not return while on flecainide. It returned when I tried to stop it. I'm on flecainide now and am in sinus rhythm according to the last ECG the doctor did and according to my Apple watch.
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I have talked to people who have had several ablations and some of them have gotten to a such a low heart rate that they then need to have a pacemaker. Just remember every patient is unique and what works for one does not work for all I do think age is a factor and how long you have been in AFib and how often you're in AFib. Have you had the v i o heart monitor I wore for one week.