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AV Node Ablation Pros and Cons
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From the 6 different doctors that I have spoken to, Afib becomes permanent over time after the AV node Ablation. I had the AV ablation 7 weeks ago.
Found out afterwords that the AV node can grow back.
My first 30 days were great. Had high energy, 80 bpm heart rate, and good blood pressure… under 140/90 even when in Afib. After 30 days I had a pacemaker check and when they tested the pacemaker leads I grew very very dizzy. Since then I’m in Afib multiple times per day and have to rest after walking a very short distance.
I’ve had 4 ablations over the course of 20 years. I’m 75 and
my heartbeat was from 145 to 165 for a week at a time. I had Afib for a few days and then a week or two without Afib.
I have hade a pacemaker for 20 years.
Please make sure that you know what your chances are of going into Afib permanently.,,
And how long you can expect before the Av Node grows back.
And any risks for Pulmonary hypertension and other conditions that could develop if you do go into Afib permanently…
GOOD LUCK with the procedure!
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Hello Fucci, We've had similar experiences. I'm a 74 yr. old man , that had an A V Node ablation Oct. 21 2024, after 6 ablations over the years. I too can't walk long distances without feeling I'm going to faint. My heart rate and blood pressures are always normal. I'm very depressed that this is as good as it gets. Doctors keep saying give it time, but I'm not gettin that much better.
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I have recently been diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension. I never went through with AV Node ablation as tachycardia symptoms were infrequent and manageable with meds.
I think PH was caused by my enlarged left atrium and possibly amioderone which I was on for almost a year. Amioderone also caused bradycardia and I now have a pacemaker. Beware of amioderone. It is an effective anti arrhythmic but can have lethal side effects particularly if you are an elder. I am 83.
Thank you for your post. I hope your symptoms quiet down.