Guest guest Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 on Mon, 27 Oct 2003 at 04:02:45, ptspriggs wrote : >My heart has pvc's about once an hour. I have had 3 afib episodes in 2 >months.I AM NOT in permanent afib, and my episodes last about 24 >hours, without having to cardiovert. What would be the best procedure >for me...electrophysiology or ablation? I will be seeing a dr. in the >next two weeks, but i thought I would see some responses. My prediction is they will say you don't have enough AF or ectopics to ablate. Best of health to all, Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 Probably try antiarrhythmic drugs like dofetilide (brand name Tikosyn) or flecainide (Tambocor), but be aware that antiarrhythmic drugs often have bad side effects. A-FibFriendSteve ablation or ... My heart has pvc's about once an hour. I have had 3 afib episodes in 2 months.I AM NOT in permanent afib, and my episodes last about 24 hours, without having to cardiovert. What would be the best procedure for me...electrophysiology or ablation? I will be seeing a dr. in the next two weeks, but i thought I would see some responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 What would be the best procedure > for me...electrophysiology or ablation? I will be seeing a dr. in the > next two weeks, but i thought I would see some responses. > What does that mean.. Electrophysiology or ablation.. C Uk >Probably try antiarrhythmic drugs like dofetilide (brand name Tikosyn) or flecainide (Tambocor), but be aware that antiarrhythmic drugs often have bad side effects. >A-FibFriendSteve > > > My heart has pvc's about once an hour. I have had 3 afib episodes in 2 > months.I AM NOT in permanent afib, and my episodes last about 24 > hours, without having to cardiovert. What would be the best procedure > for me...electrophysiology or ablation? I will be seeing a dr. in the > next two weeks, but i thought I would see some responses. > > > > > > > Codling Hornchurch Essex England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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