Ablation

So my cardio called today, RE: my last interrogation. I know what he wants. They think an ablation will "fix"me. I'm not going to do it. I have an appt for next fri. I'm not doing it.HELP!

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Ablation

by 88emily - 2009-10-29 05:10:29

I know the feeling, but all medications stopped working for my atrial fibrillation and I was in the ER several times in two months.

The ablation was done and after a few adjustments to meds I am now fine. The surgery is easy even if you feel the nodes being put out of business. Just a slight burning sensation. Some people feel nothing at all.

The only drawback is that one's heart is completely dependent upon the pacemaker, but for the first time in 10 years I have not visited the ER for a couple of years. I don't even think about A fib any longer.

May you have peace of mind. God Bless!

Don't Want It

by Bill-2 - 2009-10-29 06:10:18

I don't blame you one little bit. I would not want to be dependant on a pacemaker either. Of course if you need an ablation, then your problem could also eliminate your need for anything more on this old ball of dirt.

Rather than fume and fuss about it, find yourself another doctor and see if he agrees with the one that gave you that awful diagnosis. Doctors are not infallible, so a second opinion seems to be just what you need. If the second opinion is like the first one and you still refuse, I suggest that you be sure your affairs are in order and above all be sure you have an up to date will.

Good luck.

Ablations

by Pookie - 2009-10-29 07:10:15

Hi.

I'll be the first to tell you that I don't have a clue about an ablation.

However, from what little (emphasis on little) I've read on here, they don't always work OR the procedure seems to harm more of the heart.

Why am I even discussing this? .... because the word "ablation" came up as a possibility for my present problem (possible Junctional Rhythm) that my EP is still investigating and the first word out of my mouth was a firm NO.

But, with that being said, I will have to do some more research AND I will also get a 2nd opinion if it comes down to my EP suggesting that I have one. I have learned over the years to always get a 2nd or even a 3rd opinion!!!!!!!!

Good luck,

Pookie

Carolyn65

by Carolyn65 - 2009-10-30 12:10:02

I am so to new to this ablation, I need not comment, but this is what little I know. My ablation/PM was done 10/2/09. Before PM, I had A-fib, even on meds. The cardiologist said we could go thru a med. regimen, more stop/start heart with the "paddles" you see on TV. I had two & neither worked and tried a few other things, but the bottom line was, eventually, I would be back for an ablation/PM implant. Sure enough, after exhausting all mentioned things I could try & now after the ablation/PM, I do not/have not had any A-fib since the implant. It might start up tomorrow, but for a month I have been free of the "flutter"/pooling of blood. I was told by my cardiologist that once the ablation was done, it is permanent and could not be undone. Other than that, I feel the same as before my PM implant. Good luck to ya', Carolyn G. in TEXAS ( :

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