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Have had 3 ablations but constant palpitations
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jul 6, 2025 | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
My husband has had a-fib on and off for over 10 years. He has had 10 cardio versions and 3 ablations. He also takes amiodarone which can have nasty side effects. If he goes back into a-fib after the last ablation he may get a pacemaker because the cardiologist will not do more than 3 ablations. This would solve the a-fib issue permanently plus he could get off the amiodarone. He also gave up a-fib triggers like caffeine and alcohol and makes sure to exercise regularly.
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Unfortunately, a pacemaker does not prevent AFib. I had my first episode of AFIb about 5 years ago, and I was put on Amiodarone. When I went into bradycardia with a heart rate in the 30's, I was given a pacemaker. Since the pacemaker, I have had 3 episodes of AFib, each lasting a few months. I have had 2 cardioversions. I am in AFib now, and my EP wants to do an ablation. He said "you can't have your heart shocked every few months". However, I know of several people like your husband who had to have multiple ablations. An ablation is much more involved than a cardioversion. So, I am not sure what to do. Like your husband, I stay away from caffeine and alcohol and do everything I can to prevent AFib.