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Glad to know ablation worked even if later rather than sooner. Its been almost 6 weeks since my ablation for paroxysmal afib and still experiencing spikes in HR and occasional lows. Movements like brushing teeth, making bed, or even a normal walk cause high rate. At rest it is usually in 50's and 60s. Im on flecainide (50mg) and metropolol (12.5mg) and Pradaxa--2x day each. I get fatigued easily .. is all this normal? What symptoms will determine need for 2nd ablation? How long between first and second can it be done? I'm eager to get my life back!
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Thanks for sharing; the information brought some hope that there is an end in sight. My rate has jumped to 200 and as low as 37.. once I stop all activity it settles in 60s. After 6 mo or year, did your husband's doctor recommend a second ablation to resolve issue?
His doctor talked about a "clean up ablation", but didn't push it. When your pulse goes to 200 is it regular? Any chance that you are going into afib? If that happens every day but it's gone by the time you get to the ER, you might ask cardiologist about wearing a Holter monitor so he can see what your heart is doing.
How frustrating and. scarey for you...
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That is so interesting to me- my husband kept telling doctor that minimal activity - like making a sandwich or walking on a flat boardwalk- caused his pulse to go over 100, and it did not come right down as it should but took 30 minutes or so to reach normal. His cardiologist who did the ablation thought that was strange and asked if he had that before the ablation- this is a marathon runner, of course he didn't have that symptom before! Anyway, the person who is 6 weeks out and asking about a second ablation- I would suggest waiting for at least 6 months, maybe even a year unless your symptoms cause serious problems. My husbands cardiologist told us about the fact that the heart muscle needs to heal, think of how long it takes for a broken leg to heal. And your heart is constantly beating, plus you are on blood thinners, which must make healing more lengthy.
Of course you want your life back, try to be patient though...