Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

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My wife just had a pulse field ablation for her afib the day before yesterday at Mayo in Florida.

My question is, Will her recovery from the feeling of weakness be more of a day by day recovery where she will be able to recognize and see improvement in her strength or will it be more of a week by week recovery. I am trying to help her set expectations, even though I understand every body is different.

if you want to quit any med, better to wean yourself off. Sliver 1/4 off for a couple of days and continue til gone. Going cold turkey with some drugs can cause negative reactions.

@bens1 She 'should' begin to feel better and more normal and energetic inside of a week, but people vary widely in their recovery from any intervention, not least of which is catheter ablation. Tell her to trust her instincts and her mojo. If she doesn't feel like stepping out for a slow walk around the block, don't force her. If she wants to try, go with her. Be there, let her find calm over the next few days, plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and she should be much better in a couple of days.

Thanks @gloaming. It would be great if she could feel the difference in a few days.

My cardiologist had me wear a Zio monitor for 2 weeks during which I experienced a 4 beat run of V-tach according to the report. My cardiologist said that I have nothing to worry about and scheduled me for my next appointment in a year. I was reassured at first, but now I am not so sure.

@bens1 I had a PFA on Nov 25th. To answer if it's day by day or week by week improvement, for me it was really both. The first few days I was tired and get winded. Slowly I increased my activities as suggested by my EP and some days I could see and feel the difference and other things were week by week. Tell her to listen to her body and if she's tired to rest and if she feels she needs to try to do something, let her. Don't hover over her. She'll know how she feels and what she needs to do. Good luck to both of you.

Thanks, @jtchip That makes sense. She struggles to pace herself and pushes too hard at times. Your comment is a good guideline.

Hello! I’m going by name MMST4.
Diagnosed w/RBBB. The increasing episodes led me to cardiologist. He prescribed metoprolol 25mg. I haven’t started it because I didn’t like symptoms assoc. With it. I went off caffeine and very eat minimal chocolate. I drink 2 redd’s hard apple a week when I visit mom. I am currently trying to increase exercise I read on this site someone said it worked for them. My main concern is am I doing damage to my heart by not taking med. I’m 66yrs old. I read it causes tiredness, possible depression, dizziness. Im healthy otherwise.

@mmst4 Hello, I was diagnosed with an incomplete RBBB. I’m a healthy 72 year old female and have had PVC’s since I was in my 30’s. No other heart issues. Was on Atenolol for a long time until the PVC’s became more frequent. I was switched to Dilitiazem 120 mg daily which didn’t help much. My cardiologist added Metroprolol 25 mg daily. I was hesitant to take it, but I’ve been taking it a few weeks and I believe it’s helping and so far no side effects. I still get PVC’s but not as many. I’m not saying that Metroprolol will work for you, but I wanted to give you my input and I hope it helps.