My mother is 76 and had paroxsymal Afib,although it may now be consided as persistant. She is rate controlled and also takes 325mg aspirin. Her BP is 96/60,HR59-104,EF=25%,Left
ventricular enlargement .No edema,sleeps flat, shortness of breath only when rushed.
1.) Would catheter ablation of the AV node be too dangerous? Any Long term affects, if not sucessful?
2.) What about cardioversion?
3.) What can be done to prevent further left vent dilation, cardiomyopathy?
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