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How long can a successful ablation for a-fib last? can it be permanent w/careful monitoring of stress/healthy living? done 6mo. ago/now 67yrs.
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It can last: Forever...Success rate which we define as no recurrence varies depending upon the ablation.
Answered 3/30/2013
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Ablation: Can be long term or temporary. Often needs at least two tries to be successful. Sometimes afib recurs with variable time inerval.
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