ablation

[becca175]

I am a 66 year old female and have had afib for approximately 6 years.  A cardioversion was not successful.  My doctor stated I had been in afib too long and does not think that an ablation would work for me and could be dangerous.  I know someone that had this procedure and is doing great.  Please give me some advice.  

[Sweetwaterguy]

    I am a 64 year old male who had a successful ablation 14 months ago.  While there are risks, I would not use the term "dangerous" to describe the procedure.  I believe ablation could safely be described as a low risk procedure, but not a no risk one.  Some people require more than one ablation for it to succeed.  Most centers who do this will claim success rates of around 80%.  
    I would suggest you talk with a cardiologist who specializes in this procedure.  I would also want a doctor who has done a significant number  of ablations.   Big city hospitals and teaching hospitals usually have a lot of experience with ablations.  
  
  

[lovemuffin806]

I am 34 years old and I had a conversion done which got my heart rate back down from 130 to usually running in the 50s and 60s.  My cardiologist still wanted me to have a Cardio Albation done and I had one done in Roanoke Virginia by an electrophysiologist back in September and I have had a heart rate in the 50 an 60 since then and only take 325 mg aspirin per day.  The hardest part about the whole procedure was having to lay still for so long flat on your back. I would suggest you consult an electrophysiologist.

[mlbr]

i am a 37 years old female, i live in portugal and i am afraid to do a cardio ablation, because some doctors says that i have a cron afib, so it takes too much risks and a low success rate.
what do you think i can do to make shoore that i am doing the right procedure
A cardioversion was not successful, so they think that nothing else will have success.
please give me your opinion

[Sweetwaterguy]

My best friends daughter had a successful ablation when she was 23 years old.  In the U.S. success rates are high--typically about 80%.  The risks are low.   Are the success rates and risks different in Portugal?  I don't know.  Are you able to speak to a cardiologist who can give you that information?

[donnycanuck]

I`m happy for your success.
Can it be performed in Ontario ?

[Sweetwaterguy]

    I can't answer with regard to Ontario or how to navigate the Canadian health care system.    I would guess ablations are available in most metropolitan areas of Canada.