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Has anyone with Atrial Flutter had an ablation that was successful the first time !!!

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Maxine50
Maxine50

Hi I have beeen on here before for my wife, but this is for me.

I am due to have an ablation next Monday but am uncertain if I should have it. I have no symptoms what so ever and only found out by chance that I have atrial flutter.

I am a fit 75 year old and have been on warfarin for the last 3 months to get by INR correct.

Regards Ken.

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  • marl71
    marl71 Maxine50

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    I live in Brighton and was pleased to hear you had a good experience at the Royal Sussex.  I am new to AF.  Have been under cardiologist since 2009.  I'm beginning to think I have had AF for longer.  But my first prolonged episode was two weeks ago.  Quite anxious.  
  • Maxine50
    Maxine50

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    Hi Mark,

    You don't say wheather you have Atrial Flutter or Atrial Fibulaltion,

    Have you been offered a procedure and if not why not ?

    Most important, do you have any other medical problems which can cause a problem with your af.

    Most important is do you have any other medical problems which can effect the treatment given to you.

    I hope you get better very soon.

    Best wishes Ken.

    • britrecko
      britrecko Maxine50

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      My cardiac history over the past four years has included a heart a ttack followed by surgery to correct a four vessel blockage.this was foloowed by atrial fibrillation which progressed to atrial flutter. i had an ablation sixteen months ago. Painless though this was followed by a deep vein thronmbosis secondary to the operator using an incorrect size catheter and my being on Warfarin.It has changrd my life. I go to one hour of cardio exercises for one hour foyur times a week without any problems.At age 85 ,i just came in from my daily one mile walk.I remain by my choice on Warfarin rather than a bolld thinner pill.Life style changes, diet and execise make a good difference in outcome. Good luck with your future.
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