If you have Afib that cannot be controlled with medicine or do not tolerate medicines, an ablation can significantly improve your long-term health.
The success rate of an Afib ablation is high for most patients. Success means your heart goes back into normal (sinus) rhythm and you have less symptoms.
Success rates vary based on:
After an ablation, most patients recover quickly and can go back to their normal lives within a week.
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