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48 hour holter reports bpm 47 to 133. i had dc cardioversion for af. some ectopic beats - couplets, triplets and bigeminy and trigeminy. i am fit and active. would electrophysiology study and catheter ablation, be better than beta blockers?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Catheter ablation would only be helpful if there was a specific area in your heart creating the ectopic beats. You should see an electrophysiologist to see if this is a possibility for you. If not, beta blockers would be the best choice. Best of luck to you!

Answered 4/11/2021

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You don't mention whether beta blockers are helping you. In addition you apparently have Bradycardia- tachycardia syndrome and high doses of beta blockers may slow your heart rate too much. Some patients require a permanent pacemaker in order to continue high dose beta blockers. Are you on anticoagulant therapy because of your history of A fib? As recommended by Dr. F,see an electrophysiologust

Answered 4/12/2021

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