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My Second A-Fib Ablation Recovery (3-Month Blanking Period)

Travis Van Slooten |March 25, 2023 | 8 Comments

normal sinus rhythm ekg

The three-month period following your ablation is called the “blanking period.” It is the time it takes for heart to fully recovery after the procedure. I update this post weekly with updates on my recovery.

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My Watchman Implant Has Been Scheduled

Travis Van Slooten |February 20, 2023 | 11 Comments

During my most recent a-fib ablation, my left atrial appendage, or LAA, was ablated and isolated. Because of that I now need to have the Watchman implant put in. My procedure is scheduled for April 27th.

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How to Interpret Your A-Fib Ablation Report

Travis Van Slooten |February 14, 2023 | 4 Comments

my second atrial fibrillation report

When you have an a-fib ablation it’s important to request a copy of your ablation report. This report is vital to understanding what the EP ablated (or didn’t ablate) during your procedure.

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My Second A-Fib Ablation Experience

Travis Van Slooten |January 26, 2023 | 14 Comments

waiting in prep room before my atrial fibrillation ablation

As usual, this is a very long blog post detailing as much as I can about my second a-fib ablation experience. My hope is that you’ll find some of the information useful for your own a-fib journey!

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The Days and Weeks Leading Up to My Second A-Fib Ablation

Travis Van Slooten |January 21, 2023 | Leave a Comment

leading up to my afib ablation

I only had to wait about two months after my last cardioversion before I had my second a-fib ablation. Fortunately, my heart stayed in normal sinus rhythm so I didn’t have to worry about that, but there were various things that had to be taken care of leading up to my ablation.

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