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What are the chances that a 55 yr old man's atrial fibrillation can be corrected?

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Dr. John Garner answered

Specializes in Cardiology

It depends: The answer to your question depends on several factors including your overall state of health, other medical conditions you have, and the extent of changes already present within your heart. A healthy 55-year-old man with no other problems has as much as 50 to 70% chance of getting rid of fibrillation with a procedure we call an ablation. Surgical options are also available.

Answered 9/28/2016

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