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Replies to "Thank you, @gloaming, for your thoughtful reply. I have consulted two electrophysiologists over the past year..."
I am happy to pass on whatever in my past may be the least bit relevant. A lot of how receptive or prescriptive an EP is going to be depends on how you say you experience your arrhythmia. Providing the burden is not high, and if you have no atrial or ventricular enlargement, or valvular degradation, you could leave well enough alone. But, if you complain that it really detracts from your sense of well-being, if you can feel a sensation that is quite objectionable, then the symptoms and their management become more important in the consideration. I was told this, as well, by my sister-in-law, now a retired oncology nurse. She said that explaining how your condition affects you, sensorily and mentally, or with other physical symptoms, is what often elicits the best care from a physician. I listened, naturally.
I hope I don't put you in an uncomfortable position, but we at afibbers.org go to great lengths to encourage patients to find the best EP money can buy, especially if they have a great track record of successful ablation and have a lot of experience with the condition presented. In some cases, you need someone who specializes in more advanced or complex cases. But, if you are comfortable with your EP, by all means go with that person. I rejected offers of referrals to other private experts when I was contemplating my own ablation because I had already met a good EP with a solid reputation. I was content with letting him try. It took him two goes, but he got 'er done the second time. 🙂