Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Support Group
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria). Heart beats in a normal heart begin after electricity generated in the atria by the sinoatrial node spread through the heart and cause contraction of the heart muscle and pumping of blood.
Tuesday is the big day. My FIRM ablation is set for late morning. I will post my experience later in the week! Please send good thoughts and prayers my way!!
I pray that your surgery is sucessfull and that you are Afib free!
Blessings and hugs,
Cheryl
Not a care in the world, let you worries take flight~
Surrender your fears, let Healing Angels be there
We're all cheering for you, you know we all Care!
May your Ablation be successful
and your hospital stay restful.
Try not to stress
and come home in NRS!!
...NRS now stands for "Newly Righted Sinus" !
Or, I could say,
I will wish on a star,
You come home in NSR!
All the best next Tuesday.
Annette
Will that include a PVI too or is he doing straight FIRM without isolating the pulmonary veins?
Best of Luck
McHale
McHale: We decided to do just the FIRM, as Dr. N has had excellent results without isolating the PV in those of us with paroxysmal AFIB. I hope it's the right decision
That's exactly what I want to hear FIRM without PVI which Dr Narayan thinks is unnecessary burning. 7-10 burns for FIRM only vs 55-70 for PVI is a huge advantage so I would be elated if I can have that only. I'm sure if he sees some triggers near the pulmonary veins he'll ablate them too. I know he stirred up some controversy using this approach but I hear his results are just as good or better.
Did you husband have it done too?
I'm wishing you the best and it's a minimalistic approach which is good.
Best,
McHale
I see that many have been touting FIRM as THE answer..and if you are going to have this type of ablation done, why not go with THE best! There certainly isn't any controversy that Dr. N is DA MAN! Congrats on getting the top notch guy. My prayers are with you. NSR forever, for all!
Bill
Best wishes for a smooth, successful outcome! We are all most interested in hearing about the FIRM ablation - please be sure to share your success with us later in the week! So excited for you!