Dear judge4urs..So sorry to hear of your problems. I had an ablation in March ...my A-fib turned into A-flutter, the surgery helped the flutter, but the Fib is back stronger than ever. I have had my Rythmol increased and now I am on cuomadin. If this new series does not control my situation, they say I am up for more surgery.
I have not heard of atrial aneurysm, but I can find out about for sure.
Take care and keep us informed of your condition.
cjosie

Hi cjosie,
I have never heard of Rythmol and Cuomadin. When my AF is fast they give me flecainide IV and amniodirone, then my AF turns into a flutter. I have been considering asking for a pacemaker then the rhythm would be controlled right? Without the danger of having the ablation? I would like to know what others feel about that.

I just looked up and just realised that coumadin is warfarin LOL. Silly me, I am on a large dose of asprin but get warfarin when i am in hospital with AF. Rythmol I still have never heard of.

they said i have a "rare" aneurysm, doc said nothin to worry about?? anyway I have taken both flecainide and rythmol, oh boy, both were awful drugs for me, I had more irregular heart beats on them than off, I had an ablation for atrial flutter, so much better, I still have a fib but rate stays down and not as bothersome as before, I take metropolol and aspirin daily, and my faith in Jesus Christ gets me through everything, God Bless

Isn't it amazing how one surgery or medication can do so well for some patients, but others are running around wondering what can be done.
I guess I should be glad that Rythmol has been good for me so far.
cjosie

Yea there is a lot of different opinions where Dr's are concerned about septal atrial aneurysm's. But my concern is that they would be concerned if it grew to a certain size. But how do they know if it is bigger because I've only had one TOE procedure and that was over a year ago. I asked a few Dr's the same question and they all had different answers, I asked does it fill with blood and most said yes BUT don't worry about it. I personaly think they do not have enough information on them as they are rare!!! Quite scarey i think

Dear judge4urs. that sometimes happen when "we" the patient present a special or unusual case, we become either a science project or some form 'The Unknown' and no one has the 'power' to make sense of it..
I too have had my share of the unusual and unknown. You just have to "learn to live with it".
Take Care
cjosie

I have also had problems w/A-Fib for many yrs. I was born w/hole in the heart & ASD. I had an ablation done about 8 yrs. ago. My AF came back w/a vengeance. I have tried all meds. Amniodorone was the worst for me. I was like a zombie! I am currently on Verapamil,Digoxin & Coumadin. My Doc has wanted me to have a pacemaker put in, but I am reluctant to something so permanent. He does not think it is safe for EP guys to go back in the same area to redo ablation. I have gotten all sorts of different opinions. The current meds are not really helping too much. I have alot of dizziness & feel like I'm about to lose conciousness alot. Any of you have those feelings? I have had blood clots in my lungs in the past & have had a few minor strokes, so that is why I'm on the Coumadin. Good Luck to all of you in finding some sort of relief. i will keep you in my prayers.

Right now, I have adjusted to the increased Rythmol and Coumadin route.
As I have mention before, my doctor is hoping this will help me and I will not have to go in for any other surgery.
He is concerned that without the Coumadin, I could have a stroke.