@rushhome
Yes, it is scary how slipshod some docs can be, not to even bother reviewing the ECGs on their own! So important to get second, even third opinions!
I did have the ablation, over 5 years ago. No AF since—a few instances of AT and rate drops, but pretty much NSR ever since (if you don’t count the high PAC burden at times—I got a loop recorder implanted to keep track of the arrhythmias).
My EP had mentioned considering a Watchman device, but I came across some research suggesting it might serve as a nidus for clot formation. So, no thanks!
I felt at the time that a catheter ablation was the best way to avoid a stroke or the possibility of vascular dementia. But it is a big decision, not to be taken lightly.