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I have multifocal pvcs. can my ep fone am ablation?
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Pics: Likely wouldn't do ablation for vpcs.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Doubtful: Pvcs can be normal, or marker for more serious disorder. Since they are multifocal, very unlikely to be able to find a location to ablate. If the heart is structurally normal, no coronary disease, electrolytes normal, and no drug influence, they may be ok as is.
Answered 11/28/2017
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