Going for ablation for a-fib

[daveb8573]

I am a healthy physically active father of 3. I have a history of A-Fib. I know from testing that my heart is otherwise normal and healthy. The last 2 episodes of A-fib happened after a period of VT. My Cardio doc has scheduled me for a full A-fib ablation procedure on Nov. 4th.
My question is this....

Can the VT be responsible for the A-fib? Should the VT be the first concern before the A-fib?

I have tried multiple meds to manage the a-fib and did not tolerate them well at all. I am very much into staying physically active and working out and did not have the energy to do so while on the meds. I am very symptomatic when the a-fib hits and is usually and rapid out of control 140 - 190 + bpm. I have had the a fib documented 3 times and the VT documented twice.

I have a uncomfortable feeling about the sequence things are taking place. I would like to hear what you think. Thank you.
David

[daveb8573]

Thank you twinbee for taking the time to read and respond to my post. You were lucky to catch the VT on a monitor, that can be a difficult thing for sure. It's very refreshing to hear your story of success. Thank you for sharing it has really helped. I am sure things will continue to go well for you. Keep me posted if you don't mind. Thanks!
Dave

[daveb8573]

It's great to hear how active you are and you are basically med free... Thank you so much for taking the time to read and respond to my post. It really helps to hear from folks who can relate and have actually dealt with a-fib and ablation. Continue to be and live well.. Thanks again.
Dave

[twinbee]

I had a-fib and a-flutter since 2004. Last year I developed episodes of V-tach ( 5 of mine were captured on an event monitor). In January I had an ablation for both the a-fib and flutter. Since my ablation I've had no a-fib, no a-flutter and no v-tach. My EP and the EP that did my ablation do not know why I suddenly started going into v-tach.

[Sweetwaterguy]

First, congratulations on your decision for ablation.  I am a 65 year old male who also likes to stay active.  Since ablation I walk and play a hilly 18 hole golf course several times a week, and have done a couple of 10 mile round hikes at high elevation in the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming.  I have become a fervent believer in ablation.  Other than a daily aspirin and a statin, I am medication free.  
   With regard to your question, none of us on this forum have the answer.  If someone offers one, I would discount it because we simply don't have the expertise.  Having said that , since ablation I have become even more appreciative of the knowlege and sophistication of EP's and general cardiologists.  Their training and skills are exceptional.  They do have the answer to your question, and it is a fair question to ask.