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Is Ablation Safe For An Atrial Fibrillation Patient Despite Taking Diltiazem And Warfarin?

I am 53 year old female. I started having episode s of afib in 2009. At first it was a few episodes once or twice a month. Know I have episodes at least once a week...no matter what I do..it can trigger. I take diltiziam 60 mg every six hours, then I also take digioxin and warfarin, and atrovastatin for cholesterol. My cardiologist want me to do an ablation, I am scared it may cause more damage to my heart...I really don t know what else to do please advise.
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
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Hi,

If you do not have severe symptoms from your atrial fibrillation, then there is no need for ablation.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
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Is Ablation Safe For An Atrial Fibrillation Patient Despite Taking Diltiazem And Warfarin?

Hi, If you do not have severe symptoms from your atrial fibrillation, then there is no need for ablation. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon