After cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation, you may still need to take antiarrhythmic drugs during the first three months. Your doctor may prescribe an antiarrhythmic agent to help with heart rate control. Other drugs commonly used after ablation include sotalol, 1C agents and dofetilide. If you stop taking the medication and your atrial fibrillation returns, your doctor may ask you to start the medication again. Ask your doctor how long you should take antiarrhythmic drugs after ablation for atrial fibrillation.
After cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation, you may still need
to take antiarrhythmic drugs during the first three months.
Your doctor may prescribe an antiarrhythmic agent to help with
heart rate control. Other drugs commonly used...
More
Dr. Douglas Severance answered:After cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation, you may still need to take antiarrhythmic drugs during the first three months. Your doctor may prescribe an antiarrhythmic agent to help with heart rate control. Other drugs commonly used after ablation include sotalol, 1C agents and dofetilide. If you stop taking the medication and your atrial fibrillation returns, your doctor may ask you to start the medication again. Ask your doctor how long you should take antiarrhythmic drugs after ablation for atrial fibrillation.After cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation, you may still need to take antiarrhythmic drugs during the first three months. Your doctor may prescribe an antiarrhythmic agent to help with heart rate control. Other drugs commonly used... More