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Ablation for Afib

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I got afib after covid. I only had 3 episodes in the first 6 months, then it increased to once a week, then to once every 3 weeks after I figured out moderate exercise was a trigger. I do vagal nerve stim every night now too . I got ablated 10 days ago. I suggest you get a Kardia too, just wearing my watch only catches half of my episodes, and the watch’s ecg is handy but not as good as Kardia. I got a wellue ecg too, that thing is great. I did metoprolol then 60 min later flecainide when I got afib. I said “did”because I’m hopeful I won’t have any more afib! It took a solid 8 days to recover after the ablation, my groin was very mad at me.

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I, too, developed more problems with A-Fib after Covid, although my cardiologist indicated there is no science to indicate a causal relationship. After the flair up, he immediately added Eliquis to the metoprolol and flecainide. When asking if some of these meds or an ablation could be reduced, since the A-Fib has subsided greatly, he said an ablation might only reduce the dosage of one of the drugs and ablation carries risks. So he didn’t recommend any changes….He is a brilliant doctor and I am grateful for his expertise—and keeping me in good shape.