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Having First Ablation: What to Expect
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Feb 22, 2021 | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
No, I have been on a variety of medications, the latest one being Mexiletine. Also tried Flecinite. And Metoprolol. They all had side effects. I have been on Metoprolol for about 5 years. Life Style changes helped for awhile. I eliminated alcohol. Also caffeine. Lost 40 lbs changing my diet. Also, living with an adult child with a mental health illness. That has an ongoing stress with it. I have been trying to cope with that and transitioning through retirement. Now, I 3 weeks I will have an ablation. A holster monitor measured 20K PVCs. I trust the doctor. The procedure seems clear it but there I always risks. If it will eliminate the drugs and eliminate the pvcs I believe it’s worth it.
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@razorclams Hi I love the handle it reminds me of my clam shuckling days working at a seafood plant.
I also was on Mexiletine for many years and along with Amiodrione kept my arrythmias in check for years. My issue was VT and not afib but ablations can do wonders to solve issues involving Rhythm problems. I've had about 6 ablations and i can answer any questions you may have about them.
Have a Blessed Day
Dana