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Is Atrial Fibrillation After A Catheter Ablation Procedure A Part Of The Healing Process?

I was diagnosed with AF and after many episodes even while on medications including fleccanaide I decided to get a catheter ablation. The procedure was 14 weeks ago and I have been absolutely fine! Until yesterday I had an episode of atrial fibrillation again. It lasted 30 minutes and stopped on its own which it never use to do. Do you think this could have just been from my heart still healing. I m worried I m out of the healing stage and that the procedure didn t work. It s very upsetting. My cardiologist tells me not to worry about it but I would like to hear another opinion. Thank you Rob
Wed, 1 Aug 2018
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After going through the medical details provided by you I understand your concern and i would like to tell you that in Radio-frequency ablation treatment extra rhythm triggering points are burned as much as can be burnt. A self settling episode can be normal which need not be worried.Kindly continue with your medication. If you experience any further episodes then kindly get a HOLTER study done and consult with your Cardiologist.

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Is Atrial Fibrillation After A Catheter Ablation Procedure A Part Of The Healing Process?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through the medical details provided by you I understand your concern and i would like to tell you that in Radio-frequency ablation treatment extra rhythm triggering points are burned as much as can be burnt. A self settling episode can be normal which need not be worried.Kindly continue with your medication. If you experience any further episodes then kindly get a HOLTER study done and consult with your Cardiologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.