Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Ablation - Understand Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

[@pdickermn]

Just returned from my post ablation appointment. I had the ablation on Nov 30, 2010, and was just given the all clear by Dr Hao. The way he describes the symptoms and the procedure were exactly my experience. Having this video made me much more comfortable and prepared. I'm now fully recovered!

[@lasinob]

Dr. Hao did 2 ablation procedures for me almost 3 years ago and so far so good. It has been great not having to worry about irregular heart beats and cardio-versions. I can travel now without being concerned - I got my life back.

[@CPMCNowYouKnow]

Thank you so much for your comments - we're glad that you received the care you expected!

[@Ricestronghand]

Dude thanks for your comment on my vid. Don't worry my heart is fine. Till vibration shakes or stabilize, for continuous. Love you, RiceStrongHand 2024

[@lesley6178]

Amazingly informative. Thank you

[@prabhumuthu5416]

Thanks for the wonderful information Dr.

[@keithtanmp]

Hi, I understand the objective of ablation is to eliminate AF. Once this is done, can we resume normal physical activities, like running (Marathon run)? Thank you

[@CPMCNowYouKnow]

@GMScaevola We hope you learned some of what you need to know from our video. Good luck with your treatment.

[@xNoTez]

Thanks alot i have this and my next step is to get this done to me now i under stand better and more of what i have

[@bartofilms]

FYI: My father had RF ablation in '06, ( not in a CPMC facility, though.). He was told a laser w/b used, but after he was mildly sedated, they made him sign waiver stating RF emitter w/b used (???). The MAZE procedure was of no benefit and post op. complications were severe. Cardiologist later revealed that NONE of his other Afib patients showed any marked post-op. improvement. w. RF MAZE. I recommend you research FDA outcomes for your age group before electing to have this done to you.

[@HobbyOrganist]

Everything I've read indicates a high success long term with MAZE, 2006 was a LONG time ago and all techniques and procedures have greatly improved. Some people dont respond to certain things well, but they, like people fatally allergic to peanut butter are a very small percentage. MAZE is basically the same as ablation- it accomplishes the same thing but done from the outside of the heart instead of inside thru a leg vein. Ablation is what someone NOT needing open heart surgery would get, wheres as if you need a valve replaced like I do- MAZE can be done during the surgery since the chest is already open. www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/maze-procedure/pyc-20384973 The maze procedure is the surgical ablation approach with the greatest long-term success in treating atrial fibrillation. The maze procedure includes creation of lines of conduction block (scar tissue) that block the abnormal impulses that cause atrial fibrillation, enabling restoration of normal sinus rhythm. Surgical maze procedures have a high success rate, with from 70% to 95% of people being free of atrial fibrillation long term after the procedure. May 1, 2019 Heart Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation (MAZE) - Cleveland Clinic

[@CPMCNowYouKnow]

@blueeyedknightofk Thank you for your comments. We hope for the best for your Father.

[@maleeshelton9087]

I think Dr Nasir refer me to you for ablation.