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Has anyone with persistent afib ever had pulsed field ablation and what is the result? Is it better procedure than catheter ablation?

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San Diego, CA
August 24, 2025
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I am supposed to have open heart surgery. Please pray for me. Pastor Rich. God bless you 🙏

August 27, 2025
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member...Have you had a cardioversion for the AFIB? My EPC did the conversion on mine and I have done really well since then. About four years now...less than 2% AFIB.

August 25, 2025
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member, I am scheduled for a pulse field ablation for aflutter on September 17, so I will let you know how I make out. I think this is a much safer ablation than RF ablation if the arrhythmia is located around the veins or in other areas where other tissue might be damaged. The impulses are specific to cardiac tissue.

August 28, 2025
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Encouraging

August 25, 2025
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Based on the available search results, there is no specific information about Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) to share. However, it's worth discussing what we know about traditional catheter ablation as a treatment option for AFib.

Catheter ablation is a well-established procedure where catheters are inserted through the groin Show Full Answer

Based on the available search results, there is no specific information about Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) to share. However, it's worth discussing what we know about traditional catheter ablation as a treatment option for AFib.

Catheter ablation is a well-established procedure where catheters are inserted through the groin and guided to the heart. The procedure uses extreme cold (cryotherapy), radiofrequency waves, or heat to destroy cells in the atrium that cause irregular heart rhythms. While catheter ablation can be initially successful, there's a possibility that AFib may return. The procedure has several risks including:
• Infection
• Damage to blood vessels or heart
• Blood clots
• Radiation exposure

If AFib returns after the first ablation, your healthcare provider may recommend trying the procedure again or suggest alternative treatments like the maze procedure, which has an 85% success rate after 10 years.

August 24, 2025

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