Missouri City, TX
A 53-year-old female asked:
i have been having pvcs. and flutter for the past 2 months. seeing a cardiologist. recommendations on pros and cons for flecainide vs ablation.
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Dr. Daniel Cabot answered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
I say ablate: Every single one of my patients on flecainide has had problems with drug- drug interactions or problematic side effects. Ablation is usually low risk , quick, easy and permanent. I say ablate that puppy
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Dr. Tamanna Nahar commented
Specializes in Cardiology
need more info on the echo results (LVE?F, LA size) blood test, other comobidities. Your cardiologist will goover everything with you.
Nov 9, 2014
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