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Is Afib ever cured?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jul 27, 2021 | Replies (52)

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@rois4richo

Hello! I have had a-fib for at least 10 years off and on. I had an ablation in 2013 which proved unsuccessful. I'll make a long story short: Over the past three years, my a-fib became active 24/7. My cardio team at Mayo has worked tirelessly to help me with it. I met with two Electro-Physiologists in Cardiology this February. I spent three days in St. Mary's in Rochester under observation while they prescribed a medication. It worked. I am in normal sinus rhythm. I am not at liberty to tell you the name of the med except to tell you it is expensive and Blue Cross will not pay for it. I'll let your cardio team proceed with the process as it might not be what it indicated for you. All I can say is, I am a happy camper and I can tell the difference. All the best to you.

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Hi, is it Tycosin? Simple yes or no. Respectfully and thankfully, gws

I'm in 24/7 atrial fib for at least the last 20 years. Over a period of about 3 years, seven cardioversions failed to keep my heart in sinus rhythm. One ablation failed. After similar episodes you're now in normal sinus rhythm, but you are not at liberty to disclose the medication that you are taking. Why is this a secret? This is very sad and maddening for people such like me.

@rois4richo, I am curious as to why you are "not at liberty" to state the name of the medication that you are taking for a-fib. You sure have got our attention. As you responded to @yurkosolhan, I believe the medication prescribed is dofetilide (Tikosyn).

@truus1106, you can read more about dofetilide (Tikosyn) on Mayo Clinic's website here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/dofetilide-oral-route/description/drg-20063516