JEFF's Journal

Jill Porter  I developed persistent AFIB in 2020. I had a catheter ablation. The AFIB came back and I was put on cardizem and multaq which worked to control it for 3 years. At that time - 2023 - my mitral valve had progressed to severe and I had surgery. I went back into AFIB for 5 weeks following the surgery. With medications (amiodorone and metoprolol) it finally resolved. I am still on metoprolol and digoxin but have had no AFIB since. Long story short I think the ablation helped to get the Afib to the point it could be controlled with meds. Also I think my leaky valve was contributing. At this point I think they want me to go off the digoxin and are hoping my rhythm will stay stable. Good luck and keep searching until you find your answer.

Rose Madura  Jeff, that's a very interesting question for which I have no answer. I'm sure your cardiologist would be able to answer that - or your electrophysiologist. Let us know what you find out.