Posted by Mike Ware on November 25, 2003 at 23:04:37:
In Reply to: Re: Should I just go for it? posted by Carley Mill on November 25, 2003 at 16:57:58:
Carley, not many cardiologists will recommend that you get the Maze or a PVA. Most will recommend against it. If you want to be cured, you will have to take the initiative.
The point you should do this is when you feel very deeply that you can't live with afib or the associated drugs any longer. Any medical procedure has risks and you must be willing to accept them if you are to be cured. When you would rather risk being cured than suffering with the effects of afib, then you need to be proactive and seek out experienced doctors who successfully perform Maze or PVAs. If you can live with afib a few more years, do so - the cures for afib will only get better and easier.
We all will be here to support and guide you no matter what decision you feel is best.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving, M.