What is the success rate for atrial fibrillation ablation procedure?

[Becareful]

I had one and it didn’t work, so I had a second one and seems to have worked. I will say this guy is a good talker, who didn’t answer the question!

[tompartyka]

I have an ablation in 2018 was good til January 2024, having 2nd ablation in April 2024
Here’s what I’m learning along the way.
1- keep your weight down
2- limit alcohol
3- eat smaller meals
4- watch salt and too much caffeine
5- stay hydrated
6- stress

[btant]

No success rates are even hinted in this video and it turns out to be a mini-advertisement for their center. Move on to another video; don't bother with this one.

[valeo]

Yes. The question has not been answered. Also complications, some of them very serious have not been discussed and explained.

[TrishBenedict]

He didn’t answer the topic. What is the success rate? For me it was zero from day one. It was miserable, the transesophageal part caused something that felt like really bad bronchitis for over a week after. I came out of the procedure fibbing and in the ensuing 7 years, I have never seen a single P-wave. The doctor said he could try a second procedure, but he wasn’t hopeful that it would make any difference. Everything he stimulated fibrillated, including the septum. So I didn’t try a second ablation.

Amiodarone worked well for years – until it damaged my eyesight. Crystalline deposits on my corneas. As a retired RN, I knew about the risk factors of amio, and I was concerned to take it at all, but it worked so well - sigh. I suppose I’m grateful that it didn’t damage my lungs or any of the other nasty side effects. My vision is just cloudy. It looks like it’s hazy out all the time.

[mikewest]

Good job explaining that the procedure may not have immediate 100% results ……having my second Ablation in 2018 and clicking in and out
of AFib in the proceeding months and relying on medication to keep me in S.R.
I’m now off Amiodarone for several months and feeling good.

Loose the extra weight, exercise, Mediterranean diet, and no booze……well cut back.
Good luck

[fahriugurlu]

This is Dr Wells, he did a ablation for my Afib six years a go and I am Afib free since.

[colinkennedy]

Just had this procedure done 4 days ago for an AVNRT basically an electrical signal roundabout of the AV node. I've had this condition since my early 20s and for the most part were controllable by slow breathing techniques and would only last about 15 to 30 seconds however as I got older the episodes increase in duration and succession... I'm now 57 yo and always thought this was just a normal heart arrhythmia but once I landed myself in the emergency room and it had to be reset by injection of adenosine. I then was directed to see a cardiologist. I was happy to learn this was solvable by an ablation procedure. Right now its too early to count my chickens before they hatch but will say I haven't had an episode and I'm off medication for it. I do feel a bit of pressure in my heart but thats to be expected since its only been a few days and as it heals I'm hopeful they got it ablated properly. My heart rate has lowered to about 72-77 bpm resting and blood pressure has also decreased to much better readings as it was slightly high before. I have some black and blue bruising in the entry location of my groin but I been told and read its to be expected. Some might argue its success rate but there are different arrhythmias and I can only speak for mine and for now I remain optimistic my arrhythmia is now in my rear view mirror.

[Cardus]

Just had my first Ablation 5 days ago. Recovery seemed pretty smooth other than a little discomfort in my groin that is. Unfortunately I still get Afib episodes each day. Last night my AFIB lasted over an hour. I am hoping it will improve over time but I have to admit I am scared it won't be a success. Perhaps my expectations were overly optimistic.

[belkhirtarfaoui]

Dear Becky Brandenburg could you please tell me which hospital you've done your surgery

[davidpressman]

He never answered the question: I still don't know what the success rate is.

[LavishHim]

Deborah Hospital, NJ, USA does these daily with 3 physiologists

[swansong]

Turned out to be an Advert for his team in the end

[torontomunda]

I just got diagnosed with arrhythmia maybe it's been over a week or so took meds right away when dr subscribed. I am 50 yrs old am I good candidate?

[CwbyBebop]

Direct answer: He dodges the question and advertises his team

[marianhervey]

I think I missed something. Did he say what the success rate is?

[HarmonicMolecues]

What matters most from the get go is which arrhythmia you suffer from, how long you have had it and how bad you have it. The least problematic is paroxysmal (of the left ventricle) aFib which is the easiest to treat with catheter ablation, all other forms (chronic, permanent, etc.) are harder to achieve success with. The condition of your heart, your age even your doctor all play a factor in the success. The MRI and transesophageal echocardiogram will provide the doctors a good view and understanding of your heart and arteries. I believe an ablation is worth it to reduce the suffering even if not entirely successful.

[James-bvnu]

What is the success rate?
I'm here to tell you we are a good, professional team, we do good work, we'll answer your questions, tell you anything you want to know...
except tell you what the success rate is.

[joanneklassen]

Told me nothing - still looking for statistics

[jackiesargent]

His lack of an answer to the question is somewhat disconcerting.