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Ok people, I'm getting discouraged and starting to think this is a "rich people's forum" with all the talk about finding the best EP money can buy. I'm an average senior on a fixed income with frequent high-rate (180+) PSVT, in the ER every 4-5 weeks for adenosine treatment. My first appt with EP is next week (postponed from February by blizzard). I will never be in the position of searching out "the best EP money can buy." My cardiologist, whom I adore, chose this EP for me. Ablation is the goal. Please give me back my hope that there is relief for us "average" arrhythmia sufferers too!
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@osgilian Like with any such decision in life, dance with the girl you brung. There are many excellent EPs out there, and if all you need is a simple PVI, you'll almost certainly profit from the surgery. When I ask people to get the best EP money can buy, I'm usually talking to people whose own cardiologist or EP seems reluctant or indifferent, or seems not to want to do anything MORE than a PVI....if it is warranted. Why take the risks inherent in an ablation if it's almost certain not going to be right for you, or enough for your advanced state? This is why I suggest people who DO have the means should think about going further afield than their local services. If you really like and trust your cardiologist, and he/she recommends one EP over six others within a day's drive, by all means.....!
@osgilian I’m not rich by any means. My cardiologist recommended my EP and he was excellent. I’m almost 7 weeks post PFA so I don’t know my exact outcome, but I would not get discouraged at all. I think there are many competent EP’s out there and it should not come down to how much money someone has to heal and get better!
@osgilian There is Hope for all of us. I'm an average senior also. Had my ablation on November 25, 2025. Came off Flecinaide on December 25th, Eliquis on February 25th and am wearing my heart monitor for the next 30 days. I have not had any A-Fib issues since October and pray I don't have any. My EP was a referral from my PCP. I was told he's the best electrician in my area, Not knowing an EP, I trust my PCP. Don't forget there always in hope.
@osgilian There is definitely hope. I went with the EP my cardiologist referred me to also and had great results. I read "the best EP money can buy" as the one that best understands your situation, and has the experience to do what needs to be done.
All the best!
@osgilian, how did your appointment with the electrophysiologist (EP) go? Are you eligible for ablation?
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@osgilian
I’m also a Senior on a budget.
I don’t know or care how much money anybody else has, but I do know we all need help with something.
The best that money can buy phrase should include the word “my”.
I assure you this is a place where everyone can come. We share experiences and hope.
I wish you the best.