Stereotaxis/Magnetic Navigation Ablation

Cheers · 01-20-2012, 07:54 PM

If you FF to about 14:00 they actually show the procedure on someone with afib. Amazing but scary. This is what my electrophysiologist wants to do to me basically....

Rockhopper.tv - Programmes

Also - here are some patient stories from the US which are pretty remarkable. But still scary.

Stereotaxis - Patient Stories

What do you know/think about this new technology?

dr461 · 01-20-2012, 09:41 PM

I think ablations are only for people who have profound rhythmic disorders (not routine PVCs and PACs), and have mixed success in the outcome objective of reducing ectopics. My cardio doctor recommends against them generally.

Cheers · 01-20-2012, 09:48 PM

That is kinda why I am confused about having one. She said she wants to ablate my SVT and even said she doesnt do them for PVCs.

Cheers · 01-20-2012, 09:49 PM

I am hoping to get more answers when I go to my 2nd opinion. I think I had too many questions...

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