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How long does ablation last?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: 3 hours ago | Replies (9)

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@jc76

You are talking about electrical issues inside the heart. Most ablations are successful, but it does not mean you won't develop new electrical areas causing afib even in same location.

I had an ablation on my RV several years ago. It worked and stopped PVCs in RV. It is still working, and I do not get PVCs in RV. I get PVCs in LV. I wanted to do ablation on it as RV one worked.

However, my very experienced Mayo Jacksonville EP wanted to try medications first. Why? Because the electrical PVCs came from 3 different areas and would be much more difficult to treat with ablation.

I was put on Mexiletine (spell) which cut my PVCs in half, and I have not had VTAC since.
So my RV ablation has lasted over 5 years.

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@j76
We meet again. My wife is going to Mayo in Florida this month to meet with an electrophysiologist. Who did you see there?