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Is 81 year old too old for ablation?

Posted by fdixon63 @fdixon63, Aug 10 9:30am

I'm an 81 year old female who had an ablation 11 years ago. Now having problems with being out of rhythm. I am on 200 mg of Amiodorone daily. It helps sometimes but not always. Are there others who are in similar situation--perhaps that did get an ablation? What was your experience following this procedure? Thanks.

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jennyjamescharlotte | @jennyjamescharlotte | 16 hours ago
In reply to @stan52 "@jennyjamescharlotte hello I’m in Charlotte as well. Did you use Sanger for your ablation. I was..." + (show)
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@jennyjamescharlotte hello I’m in Charlotte as well. Did you use Sanger for your ablation. I was diagnosed with A Flutter and am having the procedure on 9-8. Were you happy with outcome and were you able to return to your previous strenuous activities. I swim regularly and really miss that. Due to aderone also known as Pacer One it suppressed my HR too much so I’ve been off it 9 days. The bothersome side effects are now gone. Anyway any feedback is appreciated as I’ve never had any surgery done. Thanks.

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@stan52 Hello! To clarify, I'm not in Charlotte. Just couldn't come up with another name. I live in Arizona and go to Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. I will be having my ablation for PVCs on 9/29. I have had surgery before, but nothing like this! I'm nervous about it as well. Let me know how you do and I'll do the same. Hopefully, we will both be better than before the surgery and able to do whatever we want.

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stan52 | @stan52 | 12 hours ago

Thanks for the prompt reply. My EP was optimistic and said if you have to have a heart issue this is the one to have. I’m a newbie to surgery and just like you want to be done with it. I’ll report back after the 9-8 ablation. Are you having a device installed to notify your cell phone if you have a problem?

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | 10 hours ago
In reply to @gloaming "@fdixon63 The recovery people will do their best to keep you as comfortable as possible so..." + (show)
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@fdixon63 The recovery people will do their best to keep you as comfortable as possible so that you won't feel inclined to improve your circumstances by shifting, lifting, turning, writhing, etc. The goal is to immobilize your torso and leg so that the sutures don't open. Apparently those first two critical hours, or three, are so important that they pretty much command you to lie still. I don't see how they couldn't take into account your other limitations or requirements, including inclining your torso by 5 deg or more, as long as you agree, and demonstrate that you will comply, with instructions to remain supine to the extent possible for you.

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@gloaming - I definitely will be discussing my concerns at pre-op. Thanks for your response.

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