AV node ablation and pacemaker implantation

[Guest guest]

This was sampled from the excellent web site of Hans Larsen's

Affibbers.org

I think some people are still being offered " ablation " and this is

what is being offered . make sure you are not buying this ablation !

Regards

CALGARY, CANADA. is now considered a last resort procedure for

afibbers not responding to pharmaceutical drugs. Although the

procedure does stabilize the pulse rate, it has four major drawbacks:

It is irreversible.

It does nothing to stop the fibrillation of the atria, which in

itself can be quite uncomfortable, and necessitates continuing

anticoagulation (warfarin) therapy.

It makes the patient entirely dependent on the pacemaker. If it

malfunctions or the batteries run out, the patient dies.

It does nothing to remedy the fatigue and reduced exercise capacity

caused by the fibrillation of the atria.

AV node ablation is performed in much the same way as RF ablation

except that it is the area around the node that is ablated.

Researchers at the University of Calgary now report that AV node

ablation actually worsens atrial fibrillation and tends to convert

paroxysmal AF to the persistent or permanent variety.

[Guest guest]

This is a very pressing and urgent question.

The patient should be aware that they are still in AF, you are dependant on a

pace maker and in some cases you may fell worse. What's more its irreversible.

Prof hassiguierre told me quite firmly this is palliative treatment only

C Uk

AV node ablation and pacemaker implantation

This was sampled from the excellent web site of Hans Larsen's

Affibbers.org

I think some people are still being offered " ablation " and this is

what is being offered . make sure you are not buying this ablation !

Regards

CALGARY, CANADA. is now considered a last resort procedure for

afibbers not responding to pharmaceutical drugs. Although the

procedure does stabilize the pulse rate, it has four major drawbacks:

It is irreversible.

It does nothing to stop the fibrillation of the atria, which in

itself can be quite uncomfortable, and necessitates continuing

anticoagulation (warfarin) therapy.

It makes the patient entirely dependent on the pacemaker. If it

malfunctions or the batteries run out, the patient dies.

It does nothing to remedy the fatigue and reduced exercise capacity

caused by the fibrillation of the atria.

AV node ablation is performed in much the same way as RF ablation

except that it is the area around the node that is ablated.

Researchers at the University of Calgary now report that AV node

ablation actually worsens atrial fibrillation and tends to convert

paroxysmal AF to the persistent or permanent variety.

Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com

List owner: AFIBsupport-owner

For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email,

send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help

Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be

acted upon without consultation with one's physician.

[Guest guest]

This is a very pressing and urgent question.

The patient should be aware that they are still in AF, you are dependant on a

pace maker and in some cases you may fell worse. What's more its irreversible.

Prof hassiguierre told me quite firmly this is palliative treatment only

C Uk

AV node ablation and pacemaker implantation

This was sampled from the excellent web site of Hans Larsen's

Affibbers.org

I think some people are still being offered " ablation " and this is

what is being offered . make sure you are not buying this ablation !

Regards

CALGARY, CANADA. is now considered a last resort procedure for

afibbers not responding to pharmaceutical drugs. Although the

procedure does stabilize the pulse rate, it has four major drawbacks:

It is irreversible.

It does nothing to stop the fibrillation of the atria, which in

itself can be quite uncomfortable, and necessitates continuing

anticoagulation (warfarin) therapy.

It makes the patient entirely dependent on the pacemaker. If it

malfunctions or the batteries run out, the patient dies.

It does nothing to remedy the fatigue and reduced exercise capacity

caused by the fibrillation of the atria.

AV node ablation is performed in much the same way as RF ablation

except that it is the area around the node that is ablated.

Researchers at the University of Calgary now report that AV node

ablation actually worsens atrial fibrillation and tends to convert

paroxysmal AF to the persistent or permanent variety.

Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com

List owner: AFIBsupport-owner

For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email,

send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help

Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be

acted upon without consultation with one's physician.

[Guest guest]

This is a very pressing and urgent question.

The patient should be aware that they are still in AF, you are dependant on a

pace maker and in some cases you may fell worse. What's more its irreversible.

Prof hassiguierre told me quite firmly this is palliative treatment only

C Uk

AV node ablation and pacemaker implantation

This was sampled from the excellent web site of Hans Larsen's

Affibbers.org

I think some people are still being offered " ablation " and this is

what is being offered . make sure you are not buying this ablation !

Regards

CALGARY, CANADA. is now considered a last resort procedure for

afibbers not responding to pharmaceutical drugs. Although the

procedure does stabilize the pulse rate, it has four major drawbacks:

It is irreversible.

It does nothing to stop the fibrillation of the atria, which in

itself can be quite uncomfortable, and necessitates continuing

anticoagulation (warfarin) therapy.

It makes the patient entirely dependent on the pacemaker. If it

malfunctions or the batteries run out, the patient dies.

It does nothing to remedy the fatigue and reduced exercise capacity

caused by the fibrillation of the atria.

AV node ablation is performed in much the same way as RF ablation

except that it is the area around the node that is ablated.

Researchers at the University of Calgary now report that AV node

ablation actually worsens atrial fibrillation and tends to convert

paroxysmal AF to the persistent or permanent variety.

Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com

List owner: AFIBsupport-owner

For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email,

send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help

Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be

acted upon without consultation with one's physician.