Learn More About Pacemakers What To Expect Welcome to Afib Corner We have developed Afib Corner to become the most comprehensive informational website for those considering Catheter Ablation and those who are looking for information about post-surgical life. Not only does it cover the ins and outs...
Although Sandi Fezatt Schrameyer’s doctor recommended a pacemaker after three failed ablations, she said, “No way.” She knew she wanted to try a different option, and after learning about the mini maze procedure at our conference, she had one. She is now afib-free and medication-free....
isn’t surgery, and it’s a less invasive ablation option. Your doctor puts a thin, flexible tube into a blood vessel in your leg or neck. Then they guide it to your heart. When it reaches the area that’s causing thearrhythmia, it sends out electrical signals that destroy those cells...
Other resources (such as questions to ask your doctor, questions to ask your insurance provider, all about cardiac ablation as a potential treatment) Premium Feature: AFib Quality of Life Survey Take a 5-minute survey to report how your AFib is affecting your quality of life. This survey, ca...
Only a cardiologist or electrophysiologist can determine whether ablation is an appropriate course of treatment. There are potential risks including bleeding, swelling or bruising at the catheter insertion site, and infection. More serious complications are rare, which can include damage to the heart ...
The CDC estimates that more than 12 million people in the United States will have atrial fibrillation (AFib) by 2030. This heart rhythm abnormality can increase the risks of stroke and heart failure. The earlier AFib is treated, the better the chances ar
The best type of treatment that is recommended for a patient is based on their symptoms. Treatment options of AFib include lifestyle changes, medications, and procedures such as cardioversion or ablation.Featured Slideshows What Is COPD?Learn About This Progressive Lung Disease Breast CancerA ...
Radiofrequency ablation Maze surgery What Is the Prognosis for a Person with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)? In general, the outlook for most individuals with AFib is good to fair, depending on the cause of the disease and how well the patient responds to treatment. The most dangerous complication...
In rare instances, after an ablation to treat your atrial fibrillation, your doctor may need to implant a pacemaker. Pacemakers themselves are not designed to treat atrial fibrillation. They are mainly used to correct slow heartbeats. Pacemakers for AFib may be placed if the patient suffers from...
Jack, a coronary artery bypass patient with concomitant surgical ablation (SA), and his wife share their story and why they are happy he received SA with his quadruple bypass. His surgeon, Dr. Gregory, also shares his perspective on how technology has advanced and why he’s passionate about...