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I recently had a pulsed field ablation which resulted in pericarditis

Posted by gracie71 @gracie71, May 2, 2024

I have had Afib for 5 years and recently had a pulsed field ablation. After the ablation l experienced pain on my left chest side which only grew worse as l continued to breath. I was given an echocardiogram that revealed a small area of fluid around my heart. I was told with medication, Colchicine, that I would soon be free of painful breathing and shoulder pain.

Has anyone experienced this from an ablation, specifically PFA.

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mberry9899 | @mberry9899 | 6 days ago
In reply to @gracie71 "After l had my PFA l experienced chest pain which was pericarditis and was told that..." + (show)
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After l had my PFA l experienced chest pain which was pericarditis and was told that it was a result of the electrophysiologist having spent a long time in my heart during ablation. It hurt and warm blankets piled on my chest seemed to help plus l was given colchicine for a week or so afterwards. For me, PFA, although highly acclaimed was not a get up and go procedure. I had spells of weakness for weeks post procedure. I'm told that the baskets used to ablation are smaller now and will perhaps make PFA more successful for patients and their physicians. I do hope that you will continue to recover beautifully. I've encountered several other patients who have experienced pericarditis and it's no picnic.

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@gracie71 I'm glad to hear you're feeling better!! I luckily haven't had any chest pains, just episodes of shortness of breath and high pulse. I'm hoping the PFA does the trick this time, for you and me!!

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carmen2406 | @carmen2406 | 5 days ago

I had pericarditis 2024 and was treated with Colchicine and Prednisone. I had pain on left side for at least 6 months on and off. When it eased up I stopped and when the pain came I took a good dose of both meds for a few days. It helped.

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