Has anyone had a successful cardiac ablation?

[gailz2]

In the past year I've had 3 episodes of a sudden rapid heart beat (186ish). I've been diagnosed with PSVAT/PSVT and have decided to meet with a specialist about having a cardiac ablation, which is supposedly 95% effective in curing this Has anyone out there had an ablation?

 

[PamperedLady1979]

My son's dad had it done sucessfully about 3 years ago, but has since developed Tachycardia again so they are suggesting he have the ablation repeated.

 

[tlag1986]

Gailz2 I used to care for patients after ablation. They do very well overall.
They will map out your heart's signals during contractions to find exactly where the area is that is causing the problem. I have seen some have more than one problem, (and very rare) but it's not known until the ablation.
You will be asleep or so drowsy you won't know much. They will want to be able to talk with you. The mapping can take a few hours so don't be surprised. They may be able to do things much faster now (it has been a few years since I was in CICU).
If you have questions PM or email me at [email protected] and I will try to answer the best I know.

 

[heat123]

My Uncled recently died of heartfailure (after 20 years of struggling with heart problems) They gave him a couple of ablations but none lasted for him more than a month or three months. I hope this procedure helps you!

 

[gaddischef]

I have had this procedure done. During my 1st pregnancy, my heartrate would go into the 190's and at the hospital, while I was breastfeeding my son, the nurse took my pulse at 200. My cardiologist said either the ablation or medication, and I'm not much of a medication person, so I chose the ablation. I was only in the hospital for 24 hours and I haven't had any episodes since. Though, sometimes my heart feels like it is beating fast, it soon will go back to a normal pattern. I feel it was totally worth it (luckily insurance covered the cost) to live a life w/o rapid heartbeats.

 

[gailz2]

Thank you for all the responses. It is a scary feeling to have such a rapid heart rate with such a sudden onset. I know I need to have this done,but don't look forward to it. Special thanks for Lisa.

 

[Ann F]

I had that done on my birthday in 2000. So far, so good!

 

[gailz2]

just as a follow-up, I had the ablation, it was a little stubborn to pinpoint, but after 3 hours they were very successful. I felt great right after and still do!!! I highly recommend anyone who has had it suggested to them to go ahead and have it. If I ever need another (hopefully no more spots requiring ablation will formalize), I'd have it in a heartbeat to prevent worry of unannounced high heart beats.

 

[jwpamp]

My nephew (36) had this done and is fine! Think positive!!

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

just as a follow-up, I had the ablation, it was a little stubborn to pinpoint, but after 3 hours they were very successful. I felt great right after and still do!!! I highly recommend anyone who has had it suggested to them to go ahead and have it. If I ever need another (hopefully no more spots requiring ablation will formalize), I'd have it in a heartbeat to prevent worry of unannounced high heart beats.

Glad to hear it went well! Hope you keep feeling great.