Ablation after 1 AF
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Hi guys - I'd just like your opinion on the situation I'm in. I'm 35 years old and went into AF for the first time 3 months ago - I've just seen an electrophysiologist (private not nhs as nhs said they wouldn't give me an ablation for potentially years/decades) and he's said he will put me on the waiting list to have an ablation even though I've only gone into AF once (I was cardioverted) although I have struggled since then (probably psychologically more than phsically) so my question is would you have the ablation now or wait and see how things go over the next few years ? Thanks
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marco steve35uk
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My experience is that I've had Afib for 10 years and only recently found that it was my BP meds that triggered my Afib episodes.
derek76 marco
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marco derek76
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derek76 marco
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marco derek76
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I am now on Bisoprolol and so far good BP control and greatly reduced Afib episodes.
derek76 marco
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When I went into AF for a second time in December 2013 the cardiologist knew of my problems with amiodarone when previously in AF and said that bisoprolol would be adequate until I had a cardioversion. My next appointment was with a young opinionated assistant registrar who told me that I could not have a second cardioversion unless I took amiodarone beforehand.
cardiac_congo steve35uk
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marco steve35uk
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mikelly321 marco
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don35aus mikelly321
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mikelly321 don35aus
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Quandryite steve35uk
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frank61666 steve35uk
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Check out what you did, like taking certain meds to trigger the incident. For me, NSAIDs seem to act as a trigger.
Frank
viber frank61666
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GotAbitBetter steve35uk
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I think you need to give things a bit more time and for things to settle down. I was tempted to jump into the private sector, but with cardiology it's a bit like drawing a blank cheque, not that cost really matters when it comes to your health and well-being. I would strongly urge you to seek a second NHS opinion at another NHS Trust, which is your right. After going into AF the NHS Consultant ordered 3 tests: 3 day monitor, Echocardiogram and EP study.
If I were in your shoes, and you're not feeling too unwell and your symptoms are being managed this is what I would advise.
Best wishes