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Afib Questions: Is it too late to have an Ablation?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Feb 15 9:10am | Replies (65)
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@emo44

Hi maryahs,
I am 79, have apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and presented with persistent Afib with rvr in March 2023. First on Metoprolol which caused fatigue and dropped blood pressure, then on diltiazem which did the same. In September I did the hospital loading of Tikosyn (dofetilide) and cardioversion. Have been in sinus rhythm since. It has only been seven weeks but so far so good. I was scared to do the loading, but there was nothing to it. Feel so much better. Good luck with your decision.

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maryahsj | @maryahsj | Nov 19, 2023

Hi:
If I continue to have AFIB break throughs, they want me to go on Tikosyn. I'm reluctant to thru the process of 3 days in the hospital. It must be an unusual med to have to go into the hospital for all those days. Keep me in the loop with your progress because I may have to go on it. I would like to know if u experience any negative with Tikosyn. I find Tikosyn a bit scary!
Thank u.
Mary

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