Hysterectomy & AF

Hi,

I had a hysterectomy before being diagnosed with AF and had palpitations afterwards but a few years ago I had an eight hour operation on my back. I was told by the cardiologist at the preop checkup that I could expect to go into AF afterwards and I did but I was OK.

I think your consultant should discuss this with your cardiologist/EP. Having a chronic disabling condition will also affect your heart. I had no AF for several years after I recovered.

Best wishes!

Hi Vicky. Ive had a hysterectomy, 2 ops for breast cancer and a minor knee op all whilst I have AF. Surgeons and anaesthnatist knew about it and made sure they had IV flecainide in operating theatres incase I needed it. I didnt. All was ok.

They just keep a closer eye on you post op when back on the ward.

Hope you get some advise from a good surgeon

I had breast cancer op last june and all was fine. Pre op appointment they go through everything with you, tell you what meds you can take on the day ect. They do take extra care when you have AF but I was fine .