@chickenfarmer
I've heard about Ablation ... & now there's another option.
The cardiologist I'm seeing referred me to an electro-cardiologist ... the New Dr. suggested doing a TEE (transesophageal Echocardiogram), followed immediately by an ECV (Electric Cardio-Version). When he suggested it, it sounded terrifying to me, but he & his assistant reassured me in Most Cases it helps immensely. I agreed, (then almost cancelled twice) but finally put on my "Big Girl Panties" & went ahead with the procedure. May I say it was So Much Easier than I'd anticipated ... I checked in for the procedure at 10:00am, they did the TEE followed by the ECV (Both done under anesthesia). After a brief recovery from the sedative I was discharged at 2:30PM. Both the Cardiologist & his assistant were extremely happy ... said with 1 "charge" my heart-beat restored to normal. I have a pulse oximeter & wear an Apple Watch, both track the pulse, heartbeat, & I can see my pulse-beating normally.
It's now 3 weeks after the procedure ... I'm Happy to say every day I feel just a "click" better ... more like my Old Self again ... after 4-1/2 years of A-Fib & med.'s that caused "Beaucoup" side effects this is Amazing!
I can only hope & wish that Everyone who subscribes to this Web Site will have the Good Fortune that I have had.