There is a whole chapter in the book, "The AFIB Cure..." devoted to cardiac ablation and why the authors, two widely known Electrophysiologists, recommend the procedure earlier rather than later as is now the standard of care. I have had worsening AFIB for almost eight years now and I am ready. I took the book with me to my consult with my EP at Mayo and she recognized one of the authors and reviewed the key questions the book recommended I ask of her. This will be my first shot at the procedure so they are planning Isolation of the Pulmonary veins only. Everyone with AFIB should read the book, available on Amazon or anywhere I think.