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Multiple location PVCs and mitral annular disjunction.
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jul 31 4:54pm | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
I've had two ablations ( second one had to be done cryogenically - as opposed to Rf heat- at Mayo Phoenix).
they didn't work.
Then we tried pummeling them with meds - first Metoprolol and then Mexiletine. Had to get a pacemaker installed because the meds pushed HR too low. Meds did not even dent the PVC's. local dr has given up."you'll just have to 'live' with it."
Now I'm headed back to Mayo to see what else they have in their bag of tricks. My PVC's are asymptomatic, but I don't think it's a good thing.
I believe the Drs were all going about the matter logically - just need some new tricks.
any ideas??
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I'm unclear of your history. You said you have had a pacemaker installed...and you still have PVCs? If so, it sounds like your AV node might still be active....? Or, you have a re-entrant for the signal from your pacemaker...somehow...and it should be mapped and zapped. I don't know if EP's do any catheterization in ventricles...never heard of it...but if it can be done, it sounds like you might be a candidate.