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Afib after ablation

Posted by RN Linda @vermontrob, Feb 15, 2017

My husband had afib ablation 5 months ago with complications- perforation of atrium, bled into pericardium, tapped for 600 cc blood, all of which caused pericarditis with symptoms. Has been back in afib several times despite Tikosyn and metoprolol, trigger seems to be pulse over 110 while exercising. He can't do what he wants to do, which is even moderate exercise, without going into afib. What to do?? A "cleanup" ablation after his horrible experience? Stop being active? He is now on metoprolol 100mg twice daily. Thanks.

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mac4life | @mac4life | May 24, 2017
In reply to @mac4life "Glad to know ablation worked even if later rather than sooner. Its been almost 6 weeks..." + (show)
@mac4life

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?

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RN Linda | @vermontrob | May 24, 2017
In reply to @mac4life "Glad to know ablation worked even if later rather than sooner. Its been almost 6 weeks..." + (show)
@mac4life

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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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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