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Scared about Ablation for AFib.

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Nov 15, 2023 | Replies (39)
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Hello, I am 73 years old and my EP recommended an ablation due to a-fib. I'm a bit scared, but your comments are reassuring. Thank you.

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saganjames | @saganjames | Nov 11, 2023

I ad an ablation at 78, a year and a half ago, and am doing fine, off all meds too.

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tct | @tct | Nov 11, 2023

73 YO Male here … had cryo-ablation for AFIB a year ago and an ICD implant this past May (because of Tachycardia). Today I am off of Eliquis, but still take low dose Sotalol and Metropolol . No AFIB and only a few PVC’s — so feeling much better than before. Recovery from ablation was no problem. Go for it!

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verdawn | @verdawn | Nov 11, 2023

Don't be nervous about the ablation - I've had two of them and both went well. I had zero pain afterwards, although my Dr. said occasionally patients will get chest pain. I had the option of going home the same day or spending the night at the hospital, I chose to spend the night since we live an hour away.

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