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Any comments on post PFA procedures?

Posted by bohaiboy @bohaiboy, May 24 12:10pm

I had a regular RF Ablation in 2006. My AFIB has since returned. EP was amazed it lasted as long as it has. I take Pradaxa and flecanide, so with the latter my rate during episodes stays fairly low (90 or less) , but I feel it most if the time. I monitor it several times a day with the Kardia Home EKG

I am scheduled for a PFA this Friday, May 29. What are your experiences during and after a PFA? Thanks

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dlptlp | @dlptlp | 9 hours ago
In reply to @woodside "had PFA in Sept.2025 - now off all Rx - and AF" + (show)
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had PFA in Sept.2025 - now off all Rx - and AF

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@woodside That is great news. I am having my PFA on November 4th.

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dlptlp | @dlptlp | 9 hours ago
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I’m 5 days post PFA and feeling great. My EP was happy with the procedure. The sore throat from the TEE intubation was bad, but is almost gone now. The bruising around the groin is ugly (!), but there is minimal swelling or soreness, and the incisions are healing well. It’s hard to tell how the heart is doing except that there is no AFib or flutter, yay! I’m delighted to immediately be off amiodarone, but still on Eliquis. I’m not feeling 100% energy-wise, and am taking it easy physically, as recommended. (However, I did go canoeing this morning for a little while without difficulty!j.
FYI I’m 72 and in good health. I’ve been dealing with paroxysmal AFib and flutter for about 20 years, progressing though various drugs and monitoring. I’m optimistic about the future.

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@vtsun Glad it went well. I am having my PFA on November 4th.

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bohaiboy | @bohaiboy | 8 hours ago

Had mine May 29. First five weeks had a lot of flutters and my Kardia indicated I had afib regularly. After 5 weeks it started diminishing and now pretty much non existent. Had a Watchman implant Aug 18

I had an RF ablation in 2007. Good luck

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