What downside have you experienced after an ablation?

Posted by mishel @mishel, Dec 5 1:38pm

I am 69 and have had an abib episodes every 2 months for a year; otherwise, I am healthy. I am approaching a decision to have an ablation and am assessing Pulsed Field Ablation vs. RF ablation and general anesthesia vs. deep sedation. I would love to know if you have experienced side effects such as tiredness, Hemolysis, Cardiac spasm, Gastric issues, Other. Have you tried to take medications such as Flacainade instead of having an ablation?
Thank you so much!

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bmarsh | @bmarsh | Dec 13 10:16am

In reply to @shrnrsh "Are there long term risks with this med? Do you experience any side affects from it?..." + (show)

I’ve been on dofetilide for over 10 years and don’t know of any side effects. The only downside is that you initially need a nospitstay while they determine the right dose. And then, every 3 months I need an EKG and a blood draw but have never had and negatives from those. A minor inconvenience for me.

gram0322 | @gram0322 | Dec 13 12:55pm

I did not have any problems with my ablation. I wanted one because I was tired of being cardioverted- 4 times in 9 months. After reading long term effects of taking anti arrhythmic meds I was glad to be off of them. My cardiologist and EP doctor offered the ablation for the same reasons. My EP doctor said some people need a “tune up” down the line after the ablation. It has been 10 months and no more afib or problems. Fingers crossed.

teacher2001 | @teacher2001 | 6 days ago

In reply to @gram0322 "I did not have any problems with my ablation. I wanted one because I was tired..." + (show)

I’m booked for an ablation in a few months - concerned about the amount of soreness where the catheters are inserted in the groin and how long did it take to heal - were you too sore to walk?

woodside | @woodside | 6 days ago

In reply to @teacher2001 "I’m booked for an ablation in a few months - concerned about the amount of soreness..." + (show)

Hi - in 2022, I had 2 ablations; healing was quick/easy. For example, I could ride after both within 5 days [dressage.] I hope that helps!

gram0322 | @gram0322 | 6 days ago

In reply to @teacher2001 "I’m booked for an ablation in a few months - concerned about the amount of soreness..." + (show)

The catheters sites did not pose any problems. I had no issues walking.

teacher2001 | @teacher2001 | 6 days ago

In reply to @gram0322 "The catheters sites did not pose any problems. I had no issues walking." + (show)

Thankyou. 🙂

teacher2001 | @teacher2001 | 6 days ago

In reply to @woodside "Hi - in 2022, I had 2 ablations; healing was quick/easy. For example, I could ride..." + (show)

Thank you! 🙂

teacher2001 | @teacher2001 | 6 days ago

In reply to @gram0322 "The catheters sites did not pose any problems. I had no issues walking." + (show)

Thank you!

rbm | @rbm | 6 days ago

In reply to @teacher2001 "I’m booked for an ablation in a few months - concerned about the amount of soreness..." + (show)

I had a Pulse Field Ablation on June 3rd. Catheter port areas were sore but not a big deal and only for a day or so and they didn’t interfere with general living. Best part is no afib since. Wish you the best with it!

teacher2001 | @teacher2001 | 6 days ago

In reply to @rbm "I had a Pulse Field Ablation on June 3rd. Catheter port areas were sore but not..." + (show)

Thank you - makes me feel better.

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