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Second heart ablation: Was it successful second time around?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Oct 25, 2023 | Replies (34)
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@diane69

After 2 and a half years I have to have a second ablation. I have an enlarged heart. And scar tissue. The doctor said I can live with the afib or op for the 2nd ablation. I’m 70 years old. I get severely out of breath just by walking to my car. I would like to know what do you think I should do?

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saganjames | @saganjames | Feb 12, 2023

I am 78. Had successful ablation last year at WakeMed in Raleigh. No more AFIB and off Eliquis. Hospital and surgeon key of course. This hospital is great for heart needs and so is Dr. Boulton for surgery. Check it out.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 14, 2023

Hi @diane69, quite a few members have had a successful second ablation. I moved your message to this existing discussion
- Second heart ablation: Was it successful second time around?

Here you can see posts by @danab and @wtshelton, as well as @saganjames' reply to you.

You may also be interested in hearing about @iowafemale's story in this related discussion:
- Ablation Success https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ablation-success/

Diane, has a second ablation been recommended for you? Is your cardiologist worried about your age or other potentially contributing factors?

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Dana, Volunteer Mentor | @danab | Feb 14, 2023

HI Diane, Yes I've actually had about 8 I think and my second was the most effective. As @colleenyoung said it's a well used procedure. Now for me mine were due to an enlarged Heart but my issues were in the lower part of the heart which are a bit more challenging . I did not have afib, But I had a supervisor once who did and his ablations I think were 2 of them and he went on to work for many more years. So I would say it's not my place to say go for it but with the second one of the benefits is the doctor has an idea where to look based on the last mapping .
Let me know if I can answer any other questions.
Blessings

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