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The only concerns I have are if they will think I need to try an anti-arrhythmic drug first. I don't want to try any more drugs. My second concern is that I want a pulse field ablation since they are less likely to harm surrounding tissue and they are done in less time than the radiofrequency ablation. Lastly, I am 79 and I am concerned that they will think I am too old to be concerned about this condition ruining my quality of life. It seems lately that everything boils down to "you're old so you just have to expect these things!"
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Just to let you know that I am 79 too and just had my first ablation using the Radiofrequency method - so worries about damaged tissue. My doctor didn’t mention anything about age. I also know a friend’s father who is 95 and who had an ablation - so I would question the age issue should it come up. I was also on a beta blocker Sotolol to help manage the palpitations - and there weren’t any side effects. Don’t get discouraged about your age - I’m sure all will work out.
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I am 85 years old and there was no mention of my age. I did take Metoprolol and Eliquis before the PFA and I will be on them for another month or so. PFA is the way to go. I will say that when they wheeled me into the procedure room, I have never seen so much electronic equipment in a room in a hospital. BTW, no pain or discomfort after the PFA.