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Is a second ablation advisable if the AFib is controlled by flecainide

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (23)
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@teacher2001

I am on Sotalol for AFib and I still get palpitations - reason why I’m scheduled for an ablation. I haven’t heard about Flecainide - is it the same type of beta blocker or more effective than Sotalol? - I would like to discuss with my cardiologist.

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gloaming | @gloaming | Feb 15 12:25pm

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/flecainide-oral-route/description/drg-20063854
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flecainide
https://www.medicinehow.com/how-does-flecainide-work/
Flecainide works well for some, but so poorly for others that it bears close monitoring. It's a sodium channel blocker, not a calcium channel blocker or a 'beta- blocker (for beta-adrenergic response).

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woodside | @woodside | 6 days ago

As I understand it, both drugs are antiarrhythmics and required 3-day inpatient loading. Dofetilide is rhythm control [for AF and flutter] and Sotalol is rate and rhythm.

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