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My mom had 3 ablations and still has af. is it recommended to try a 4th ablation or go for the pacemaker? could a 4th ablation be successful or useles
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On meds?: Is she taking antiarrhythmic medication now - even if it failed previously, it often works after an ablation. Tikosyn (dofetilide) is particularly effective. A pacemaker will not restore normal rhythm. She'll still be in atrial fibrillation but her rate will be made regular by AV node destruction and pacing. It's the very last resort. Finally, a 4th ablation may well work if the others haven't.
Answered 6/12/2014
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