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AV Node Ablation with Pacemaker

Posted by nanalu @nanalu, 1 day ago

My doctor is pushing for an AV Node Ablation with a Pacemaker. This is based on my heart rate being in the 40s or low 50s from medication to control Afib. I do occasionally go into Tachycardia Afib. My question is how successful is this procedure? I understand that I could still go into Afib tachycardia. Not sure I want to do this.

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gloaming | @gloaming | 17 hours ago

People here who have recently had an AV node neutralization and a modern pacemaker say that they newest pacemakers will help with tachyarrhythmias by over-pacing. So I would ask that specific question: are there pacemakers that will double-cycle or whatever it's called to get a rapid HR back down to normal levels. I do know that in previous years, all pacemakers were meant to do is to speed up HR for those whose hearts beat too slowly.

As you must know, there is that real danger of a bad fall, hitting your head......we don't want to go there. So, this EP sounds like he has your best interests in mind. Even so, what would it cost you to get a second opinion?

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nanalu | @nanalu | 8 hours ago
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People here who have recently had an AV node neutralization and a modern pacemaker say that they newest pacemakers will help with tachyarrhythmias by over-pacing. So I would ask that specific question: are there pacemakers that will double-cycle or whatever it's called to get a rapid HR back down to normal levels. I do know that in previous years, all pacemakers were meant to do is to speed up HR for those whose hearts beat too slowly.

As you must know, there is that real danger of a bad fall, hitting your head......we don't want to go there. So, this EP sounds like he has your best interests in mind. Even so, what would it cost you to get a second opinion?

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Thank you so much for your response. Now I know another question to ask.

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