PF Ablation (24hrs)
39 Male, generally healthy 5 11” 175lbs. I’ve had a total of 4 proximal afib episodes (last 15 months) lasting around 24-72hrs all converted with diltizam. just completed a pulse field ablation 24hrs ago at the Mayo Clinic. Overall I was incredibly impressed with the staff. The procedure went around 3hrs and I was released after another 5hrs.
The operation started with a study to see if I had any other arrhythmia’s before moving on to the pulse field ablation for afib (PVI). They identified 5 pulmonary veins (10-20% of the population have 5 vs. 4). During the operation I went into afib and they cardioverted me.
They went in through both sides of the groin. One side they put a plug in and the other gauze.
Some general observations - my afib has always been symptomatic - I’ve noticed several times now where I’ve had ectopic beats and feel like I’m going to go into afib and it stops after 3 seconds. I’m hoping this gets better as the inflammation goes down.
My groin, throat, back and chest are a little more sore than I expected for an outpatient treatment.
I’m incredibly hopefully this restores my ability to confidently do daily activities without worrying about afib. Happy to share the news and answer anyone’s questions that’s thinking about having it done.