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Anyone had success with catheter ablation for RVOT ectopics?

I've had RVOT ectopics continuously for three years - about 14% bad beats each day. I find it exhausting, frightening and debilitating, a serious problem for a working mother looking after two generations in a family. Betablockers and verapamil haven't helped and I've done all the obvious things you've all tried: no caffeine, no alcohol, breathing exercises..etc etc. I am now on a waiting list for ablation but I"m alarmed by the risks. 1 in 200 chance of a stroke, perforation of the heart wall etc. I'm in London and have been quoted an 80% cure if I happen to have a particularly high number of ectopics on the day. I don't know how to balance the risks against the chance of success. Has anyone had this procedure for the same condition? Did it work? Were there any mishaps? has anyone heard of a patient having a stoke? I would so much appreciate any answers/ help!
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