My husband is have this procedure done tomorrow and he is scared. I have read bad and good things about it. His EP stated that is the last resort to his consistent flutter and weaking of his heart. His EP is the best and he couldn't be in no better place than Mayo but it's only human for him to feel this way.
Can you elaborate as to quality of life after your AV Node Ablation?
My husband is have this procedure done tomorrow and he is scared. I have read bad and good things about it. His EP stated that is the last resort to his consistent flutter and weaking of his heart. His EP is the best and he couldn't be in no better place than Mayo but it's only human for him to feel this way.
Can you elaborate as to quality of life after your AV Node Ablation?
My AV node Ablation and pacemaker was life changing for me. I had no problem with it but I'm still in a fib in upper chambers but I don't feel it. Good luck to your husband
My AV node Ablation and pacemaker was life changing for me. I had no problem with it but I'm still in a fib in upper chambers but I don't feel it. Good luck to your husband
Thank you for the quick reply. He had the AV Node ablation today and he says he feels a difference for sure. I hope he has the same results as you describe. Thank you again for sharing. I will share as much as I can on this procedure so other people like me looking for information on this procedure.
Thank you, this is very helpful for me as I am scheduled for AV Node Ablation in June. I am concerned as I do not really know what results will be. Been in afib for 12 years, no chest pain, but do have sob, limited exercise 1-2 miles/day. I am really hoping that as a minimum it will reduce degradation of my heart and maybe eliminate symptons like SOB, need to stop/rest, Also reduction of my meds too.
Dos this seem realistic to eveyone or should worry about more severe results??
Thank you, this is very helpful for me as I am scheduled for AV Node Ablation in June. I am concerned as I do not really know what results will be. Been in afib for 12 years, no chest pain, but do have sob, limited exercise 1-2 miles/day. I am really hoping that as a minimum it will reduce degradation of my heart and maybe eliminate symptons like SOB, need to stop/rest, Also reduction of my meds too.
Dos this seem realistic to eveyone or should worry about more severe results??
Well I had my AV Node Ablation w/Pacemaker on 6/3 and all went well!
My heat rate is now a steady 80 bpm. I do have some pain soreness around the pacemaker insertion site but no swelling or redness. It's only been 4 days since.
I have started to walk limited distances and can see my rates are more stable less varied. Initially I've had some dizziness. My sleeping is getting better, 6 hours/night w/CPAP. I cannot tell if I still have SOB but will know as I start walking more. Surprisingly my i-Watch now shows that I am in Sinus rythum. This is the first time in 11 years!
I understand that I still have afib (in the upper chambers) but I will probably have less or no SOB now. Of course I will still be on blood thinner, Xarelto, due to afib above.
My doctor is recommending AV Node Ablation, and I am really concerned about doing it. I am short of breath and can't walk too far - but I was hoping for something not considered "last resort" as some articles call it. It really helps to read how others are doing after the AV Node Ablation. Thanks to everyone for sharing.
Hi, I'm new to this list, and my EP is now recommending the AV Node Ablation too, if my Ejection Fraction doesn't improve with meds. I'm at 35% but also a 84 yrs old male. He says my heart is complicated due to open heart surgery in 2010 after getting endocarditis following oral surgery. The mitral valve was damaged by the bacteria, but the porcine valve is still working. The A-fib and now flutter started a few years later. Last year I've had 2 cardioversions, and 1 ablation which haven't helped. Now he has me on Entresto and Digoxin . My BP is ok, but HR goes up to 115 as my new (one month ago had CRT) 3 wire pacemaker/ICD installed, it programs HR to under 120. I go in and out of the A-fib/flutter most the time. So now my EP doc is recommending the last resort AV Node ablation later this year.
Sorry this is so long, My anxiety is like some of you others. Appreciate much your comments..
It's now been over 2 weeks since my AV ablation w/pacemaker. My heart rates are still very stable ,around 80 bpm, with small variances up to 120 when exercising. I am now doing about 1 to 1.5miles/day. I still have slight light headiness, am not sure what is causing it, did not have it before. As far as SOB it's still there but no as severe, less stopping on walks. I asked Dr about reducing my meds but they want to wait and see. I still have fatigue but have learned to rest periodically.
My conclusion is it was a "win" procedure as I am now "in sync" on all my i-Watch ECG's. And I know my heart rates are great, perhaps no further degradation will occur. I have my 1st Medronic check next week so will get info on the CRT pacemaker performance. Also I am trying to determine if I still have sleep appenia. Trying with and without CPAP. Anyone have any info on this after AV node ablation?
I am also comforted by the fact that my pacemaker heart data is constantly streamed to my i-Phone for on demand real timeup dates to my providers pacemaker clinic.
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My husband is have this procedure done tomorrow and he is scared. I have read bad and good things about it. His EP stated that is the last resort to his consistent flutter and weaking of his heart. His EP is the best and he couldn't be in no better place than Mayo but it's only human for him to feel this way.
Can you elaborate as to quality of life after your AV Node Ablation?
My AV node Ablation and pacemaker was life changing for me. I had no problem with it but I'm still in a fib in upper chambers but I don't feel it. Good luck to your husband
Thank you for the quick reply. He had the AV Node ablation today and he says he feels a difference for sure. I hope he has the same results as you describe. Thank you again for sharing. I will share as much as I can on this procedure so other people like me looking for information on this procedure.
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2 ReactionsThank you, this is very helpful for me as I am scheduled for AV Node Ablation in June. I am concerned as I do not really know what results will be. Been in afib for 12 years, no chest pain, but do have sob, limited exercise 1-2 miles/day. I am really hoping that as a minimum it will reduce degradation of my heart and maybe eliminate symptons like SOB, need to stop/rest, Also reduction of my meds too.
Dos this seem realistic to eveyone or should worry about more severe results??
Well I had my AV Node Ablation w/Pacemaker on 6/3 and all went well!
My heat rate is now a steady 80 bpm. I do have some pain soreness around the pacemaker insertion site but no swelling or redness. It's only been 4 days since.
I have started to walk limited distances and can see my rates are more stable less varied. Initially I've had some dizziness. My sleeping is getting better, 6 hours/night w/CPAP. I cannot tell if I still have SOB but will know as I start walking more. Surprisingly my i-Watch now shows that I am in Sinus rythum. This is the first time in 11 years!
I understand that I still have afib (in the upper chambers) but I will probably have less or no SOB now. Of course I will still be on blood thinner, Xarelto, due to afib above.
Will post more as I observe more.
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2 ReactionsMy doctor is recommending AV Node Ablation, and I am really concerned about doing it. I am short of breath and can't walk too far - but I was hoping for something not considered "last resort" as some articles call it. It really helps to read how others are doing after the AV Node Ablation. Thanks to everyone for sharing.
Hi, I'm new to this list, and my EP is now recommending the AV Node Ablation too, if my Ejection Fraction doesn't improve with meds. I'm at 35% but also a 84 yrs old male. He says my heart is complicated due to open heart surgery in 2010 after getting endocarditis following oral surgery. The mitral valve was damaged by the bacteria, but the porcine valve is still working. The A-fib and now flutter started a few years later. Last year I've had 2 cardioversions, and 1 ablation which haven't helped. Now he has me on Entresto and Digoxin . My BP is ok, but HR goes up to 115 as my new (one month ago had CRT) 3 wire pacemaker/ICD installed, it programs HR to under 120. I go in and out of the A-fib/flutter most the time. So now my EP doc is recommending the last resort AV Node ablation later this year.
Sorry this is so long, My anxiety is like some of you others. Appreciate much your comments..
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1 ReactionIt's now been over 2 weeks since my AV ablation w/pacemaker. My heart rates are still very stable ,around 80 bpm, with small variances up to 120 when exercising. I am now doing about 1 to 1.5miles/day. I still have slight light headiness, am not sure what is causing it, did not have it before. As far as SOB it's still there but no as severe, less stopping on walks. I asked Dr about reducing my meds but they want to wait and see. I still have fatigue but have learned to rest periodically.
My conclusion is it was a "win" procedure as I am now "in sync" on all my i-Watch ECG's. And I know my heart rates are great, perhaps no further degradation will occur. I have my 1st Medronic check next week so will get info on the CRT pacemaker performance. Also I am trying to determine if I still have sleep appenia. Trying with and without CPAP. Anyone have any info on this after AV node ablation?
I am also comforted by the fact that my pacemaker heart data is constantly streamed to my i-Phone for on demand real timeup dates to my providers pacemaker clinic.
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