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What downside have you experienced after an ablation?
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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?
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The catheters sites did not pose any problems. I had no issues walking.
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!
Hi, I’m 53 with an autoimmune disease with heavy burden of PVCS, PACS and formerly SVTs. I had no problem with my groin site and was recovering normally until about 9 weeks later. I developed an infection that needed antibiotics at the site. A hematoma will develop normally like the size of a walnut in the groin which is what I had, but I think I jerked my leg when getting out of bed in the morning and disturbed it. I had a sharp pain and developed a red large lump. Should’ve went to the cardiologist but went PCP and she gave me an antibiotic which helped. If this happens, let your cardiologist office know right away. Otherwise, ablation recovery was just fine. Good luck.
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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!