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Has anybody ever had the t e e procedure to see if there was a blood clot in your heart? Has anybody ever had cardioversion, my doctor once told me not to be put to sleep getting my teeth pulled, but now, wants me to have this procedures that require being put to sleep, it worries me, can you comfort me? Thank you
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@californiazebra thank you for the information
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Thanks very much for "Destroyed my attention span (reading and listening) forever." I'm truly sorry to know that it's "forever" for you -- and maybe for me (that makes me so sad). But I'm glad to know that I wasn't just imaging this, or some such, and I'm not the only one that experienced it and is changed and sorry, as a result.
I definitely understand being scared of GA now. With that and Eliquis, which I had to start this year because of AFib. I've wondered if the outcome is worth having any kind of surgery anything ever again. But I'm old and wouldn't think that if I were even just 60. Probably.
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We don’t always have a choice regarding surgery. My 4 hour surgery was due to cancer. My afib has been progressing for 5 years being in afib 30% of the time in recent months. I’m very symptomatic so those are lost days with exhaustion and very low BP causing me to be weak and faint. I don’t want to waste 30% of my life or have a stroke. I finally started Eliquis after that last TIA. I’ve had a lot of bad side effects to meds so I say no if at all optional. The 1st EP told me my case would take 2-3 ablations and no guarantee. He handles complex cases. I’m hoping for a better prediction with the second complex case EP I’m hoping will take my case. I recently stopped taking a cancer med that started the afib so I’m hoping the number of episodes will decrease without that x factor. We’ll see. I just had a 42 hour episode so I know it won’t stop completely.
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3 Reactions@californiazebra thank you for sharing, I hope you receive healing soon
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2 ReactionsJust home from my PFA under GA. Experienced no pain whatsoever. Following mapping of my heart, ablation in all four chambers to put my Afib asleep. EP and team were well versed in the PFA procedure and I know they were to right choice for this procedure. Thankful for my wonderful team and all care received since last February when this journey began. EP said my heart is strong with no damage or leaky valves. He is hopeful for success as we move forward with recovery period. Up moving and walking the hallway after 4 hour recovery period laying flat. I have had a bit of emotional episodes crying however as a woman, that is a great release. God is great and not finished with me yet. Find the best EP you can, even if you have to travel and educate yourself. It will give you power.
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6 Reactions@basgal praise God we have a Christian here, I'm glad you done well,
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Great to have the PFA behind you. It sounds like the EP was very thorough. I hope you’ve seen the last of afib. ❤️
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I was so awe struck by the procedure theater when they rolled me in. It was like Christmas for me. The team gave me a brief explanation of the equipment as they were preparing me! This tech is so fascinating. I wish I had gone into Healthcare as a career. I told them I was going to be their miracle. And, perhaps that will come true. Thank you for your positive comment. We are all a family of sorts.
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I believe you will be their miracle! Early Christmas present for you! …and a happy new afib-free new year! 🎶
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1 ReactionI am currently 75 male. I had AFIB for years (1998) and had a major stroke in 2022 (bleeding) I believer the stroke was caused by taking naproxen with Eliquis after knee surgery. Never take any NSAIDs medication with Eliquis or Pradaxa. I had the chemical Cardioversion one time which was not successful. I refused to do the ablation (Cauterization) which will burn the heart tissue. The cardiologist suggested to install a Watchman and I did. Having leakage after Watchman was installed. Another procedure to plug the leakage. Fast forward to this last June, I was hospitalized for pneumonia. After I was release from the hospital, my AFIB appeared to be gone. No more AFIB detected for at least 6 months now. My reasoning for not doing cauterization is because it is irreversible, i.e. once the heart tissue is burnt or killed, it will never grow back. I was told I still have to take blood thinning medication after cauterization. And if the tissue is not completely dead, there may be a slim chance of the heart will repair itself however small a chance it may be. Please understand I am not suggesting you should do the same. If you keep taking the blood thinning medication Eliquis or Pradaxa and avoid major trauma to your head, you should be fine. The cardiologist told me too much coffee could cause AFIB. I did change my habit of drinking much less coffee and more exercise consistently. I am now a true believer of having good diet and consistent exercise will help. Good luck and stay healthy.
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