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Pacemaker vs. Ablation or both?
I have had AFIB for around 2 years. Initially, it was under control and infrequent. Lately, its frequency has increased. I understand that ablation and a pacemaker are possible options. My cardiologist even suggested that doing both at the same time was an option. Does anyone have an opinion on which way to go?
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Ablation is the gold standard of care these days. In the right hands, you can be liberated from your arrhythmia. But it has to be the right electrophysiologist. So, shop wisely.
Pacemakers are about the final straw. You don't need one unless an ablation simply won't correct your arrhythmia and if the arrhythmia has a high morbidity/mortality outlook.
It sounds like you are in the initial stages of AF, that being 'paroxysmal.' It is a progressive disorder, so get it stopped with a good electrophysiologist (EP) as soon as you can. Letting it go on for months and months just invites more difficulties later on.
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