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My brother will be having a pulsed field ablation at Barnes in April. He told me that all the EPs at Barnes except one of them, are now doing exclusively PFA. There is one EP who is doing cryo or radio frequency ablations. At least that is what was told to him just a couple of weeks ago at his most recent visit to Barnes.
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First....it is natural to be nervous! My advice is this: Trust your ablation team...they are pros and have done this procedure many times and they understand you are nervous and they will do their best to take care of you. At any time, if you have a question, please ask your team. They want you to be as calm as you can be. If you feel cold, ask for a warm blanket. Your team will not see that as being a bother.............trust me. they want you to be happy.
Your team will do their jobs quickly as possible while respecting your dignity and concerns. Talk to your team......let them know if you feel bad, or dizzy or have a concern...they do want to know. If you feel any pain after the procedure, tell the nurse no matter what the pain is.
After the procedure and you are at home.......relax! Do nothing for a few days. You will notice brusing in the groin area...monitor this and let the nurse know if it gets worse or is bleeding at all. Most of all, do not be afraid to call the doctors office is you have any concerns about your recovery at home. Remember, this is all about your health...you are in charge at all times.
Best wishs on your procedure. I had the RF type and had no problems. I wish you well.