fluttering

Hi everyone,
So... I've said from the start that I 'stiill wasn't right'. After my fainting spell, I was sent to a specialist. HE will be operating this a.m. Something to do with the right side of tthe heart. He called the namme of the procedure, but didn't go into much detail. Not sure what he'll do, but hope it stops this almost constant quiver.

Anyone know what's goingbon? Enlighten me, thanks!

4 Comments

MAybe it's too late...

by donr - 2012-01-31 07:01:41

...but I don't think I'd let someone muck around in my heart w/o having a better understanding of EXACTLY what he/she is going to do!

Is this emergency surgery? Or just to get rid of something that is uncomfortable but not debilitating?

This AM for the surgery is a bit of a quick reaction for us to answer when we haven't the foggiest idea what is diagnosed.

Don

I agree with Don

by jenny97 - 2012-01-31 09:01:47

One thing I've learned in my life is that surgeons like to cut. Find out what they're doing before you allow anyone to open you up.

abulatin

by Catteacher - 2012-02-01 03:02:41

I think that's the way it's spelled.

When afibs cause a 'short' (?) in the electrical part of the heart's functtion. They did an internal doppler to look for blood clots, then went in & forced the heart into afibs to find the location of the 'short'. Then burned (right term?) that spot to stop it from afibbing.... just got home, we'll see how it works.

Thanks all!

Ablation

by sallybags@email.com - 2012-02-01 08:02:43

The procedure is called an ablation. Hope that helps

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