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Living With AFib

What’s life like after an AFib diagnosis? For many, it’s as rich and full as before it, thanks to cardiac ablation.

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Monitoring Afib
Living with AFib
Living with AFib
Living with AFib

Don't Miss a Beat

Millions of people, like you, live with AFib. And for many of them, a cardiac ablation procedure has helped them live their lives to the fullest.

Meet Frank, an AFib patient who started every day hiking the forest trails with his dog. For years, persistent AFib stole Frank’s breath, energy, and his freedom. Multiple unsuccessful treatments since his 2021 diagnosis, including cardioversion, failed to restore normal heart rhythm. Then came new hope - catheter ablation with the Volt™ PFA System. Today, he’s back to chasing soccer balls with his grandkids and hiking the majestic mountains of Germany - living the vibrant, active life that fuels his soul.
Meet Kimiko, a Noh player who after her ablation felt comfortable and safe because she didn’t have her AFib symptoms anymore.



Monitoring Afib

After your cardiac ablation procedure, your doctor may want to monitor your heart rhythm. There are many devices that can be used to detect AFib and be sure everything is ticking in time. As always, nothing should ever take the place of your care team. Talk to your doctor when you have questions or worsening symptoms and make sure to schedule regular check-ins.

Insertable Cardiac Monitors (ICMs)

For long-term monitoring, ICMs are small, battery-powered devices inserted under your skin that continuously monitor your heart’s electrical activity for up to several years. The procedure is minimally invasive and the ICM will do all the work for you. Many patients do not even know it is there.

Wearable
Tech

Take the power of your health and peace of mind into your own hands—literally. Wearable tech, including some of your favorite smartwatches, are available to purchase. Studies are showing that these devices effectively detect AFib through your pulse and can provide a snapshot of your pulse or heartbeat.

Traditional Medical Monitors

You may wear an external monitor periodically like a Holter Monitor or event recorder. Holter Monitors are portable devices that record the heart’s electrical activity (ECG) continuously over 24 to 48 hours. ECG testing can also be done during a follow-up visit in the office

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Additional Information

These materials are not intended to replace your doctor’s advice or information. For any questions or concerns you may have regarding the medical procedures, devices and/or your personal health, please discuss these with your physician.

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