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PACs after ablation

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jul 21 12:58am | Replies (17)

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To tugboater...…….I agree 100% with slynmb about having PAC's or PVC'S after an ablation. I am a 68 y/o woman who had PVC's for YEARS before I developed AFIB. I didn't like them (who does?) but was reassured over and over by my cardio that they were benign, that EVERYBODY had them, just that some of us could feel them, sometimes quite strongly, while many people were completely unaware of them. I eventually learned to live with them. My own husband was one of the lucky ones who NEVER felt a PVC or PAC and had no idea what I was talking about! When I'd tell him my heart was doing its "flip-flopping again," he'd just look at me like I was imagining things. After the ablation, for about 5 months, I had no episode's of AFIB and my PVC's had "magically" gone away as well. But a few months ago, I once again began to feel the occasional PVC, which caused me concern. When I talked to my cardiologist about the return of the PVC's, he once again reassured me that this did NOT mean my AFIB was returning and most likely meant that the ablation had simply "interrupted" them during the recovery period of the surgery and said that many people with PVC's or PAC's felt some relief from them after an ablation, but they almost always returned, often at a much less frequency, which is what I am experiencing. I usually only feel them now if I overdo the coffee or if I'm REALLY tired. I would like to say to you to not worry about them, but since we are all different, and I am NOT a doctor, my advice is to speak to your cardiologist about them. He/she is the ONLY one who is going to be able to give you the answers and reassurance you're seeking. I hope you get the peace of mind you are looking for.

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I had an ablation 3 1/2 yrs ago for PACs, over 16,000 per day and felt them all.kept me up at night and put me in a constant state of anxiety.
Ablation got rid of 99% until last week when I suddenly had an anxiety attack after stressful death in family.
Had 2 glasses of wine and bread with dinner and that night PACs were back like before the ablation.
Am again anxious about going to bed at night as that’s when it’s worst.
Last 3 years have been heaven with peace in my chest and now it’s gone!!