Ablation

[bmand]

How soon after your 1st ablation did you go into sinus rhythm and how long did last

Please send me your answer

Thanks

[Hidden]

I think you had your ablation 6 days ago? If you tell us what has happened since then, maybe we can give you some perspective on that. Individual experiences will vary widely.

[bmand in reply to Hidden]

When I came out of my ablation which took a little more than 5 hours. I was in sinus rhythm which lasted for two days and then I went back to Afib. I was supposed to stay in the hospital overnight, but, didn't leave until 4 days later. Because the procedure took 5hous I was having a problem with my oxygen levels.

It's been one week today still not in sinus rhythm. Mostly, I'm tired most of the time. Sometimes I get very dizzy it last for a very short period of time. I have very little energy.

I have an appointment with the Doc on Wednesday if I am still out of rhythm he will consider caridoversion. I let you know.

[Hidden in reply to bmand]

OK, your EP/cardio is obviously on your case, so to answer your question, I was in NSR before I came round from the GA for both ablations. The first lasted 4 years, with fairly minor episodes interspersed. The second 3 weeks ago was for flutter and this has a higher success rate.

Reversion to AF soon after ablation does not mean the procedure will ultimately fail. Are you getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated and keeping calm? Good luck!

[Mike11]

Immediately and apart from a couple of AF attacks triggered by flu viruses it's lasted almost 4 years and running.

BUT DO NOT WORRY IF YOU'RE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS !!!!

The heart is a delicate organ that's just had a major bashing and could take 6 months or more to settle down. Just take it easy and don't go doing anything strenuous until it's properly healed.

[bmand in reply to Mike11]

thanks for your reply

[rocketritch]

My first ablation in 2009 lasted until this past year. I was affib free for about the first 5. Then occasionally would have an episode and used flecanide as a PIP to convert this past year I had many episodes of affib and ended up having my second ablation early January.

I went almost 2 weeks symptom free then wen back on flecanide for almost 11/2months. I tried to taper off the flecanide but had to go back as I had another run of affib. Probably pushed myself too hard as I am an athlete and have a tendency to do that. Plus I'm still early in my recovery.

[tibetan36]

My first Ablation lasted 12 months.....so I had another one and it lasted 12 months as well.

The procedure that “fixed everything” was an AV Node Ablation. I already had a pacemaker for Bradycardia so I didn’t need one. I’m now Pacemaker dependant.

[dmac4646 in reply to tibetan36]

How has the AV node ablation worked out for your quality of life ?

[tibetan36 in reply to dmac4646]

The AV Node Ablation was the best thing that’s ever happened on this journey.

I have my quality of life back.

I said to my Cardiologist why didn’t you give me this the first time?

He replied that the AVN is the last procedure that one can have.

I’ve managed to lose 17kg on the 5-2 diet.

[dmac4646 in reply to tibetan36]

Good for you - great news.

[CDreamer]

I woke up in sinus rythm which lasted a few weeks. Had a second 12 weeks later which lasted nearly 3 years.

But everyone is different with different recovery patterns and length of time AF free. Age may be a factor.

My next step would also be Pace and ablate.

[BobD Volunteer]

My third sorted me out as far as AF is concerned but I still get lots of ectopics and occasional runs of tachycardia. Goes with the territory . Don't worry until after three months anyway as it takes at least this long for the heart to settle down.

[LubDub in reply to BobD]

I had an ablation 18mths ago but still get SVTs and ectopics The consultants says there are not enough to be significant but by mid day I feel short of breath and have a tightness in my chest for a couple of hours. This makes it difficult to go out at this time. How does it make you feel?

[BobD Volunteer in reply to LubDub]

If it is bad I take a propafanone. otherwise I just do my deep breathing exercise and push on regardless. Have you had a 48 hour holter to show how many and how often? I average about 2000 a day .

[LubDub in reply to BobD]

Thanks I have had a 24hr tests which showed only short bursts of SVTs I had a nuclear test which showed small area of ischaemia waiting to see cardiologist to find out what to do next !! I had hoped that the ablation would be the end of it !

[Hidden]

In NSR from waking up after the ablation.

All good for 9 months and now I *think* that flutter has returned, but I'm waiting to have an ECG to confirm (2 months wait so far because my useless GP has no ECG machine)

[Dodie117]

My first and only ablation was in November 2013. It took 5 months for all arrhythmias bumps etc to stop but have now been AF free for 4 years.

[cuore in reply to Dodie117]

Hi Iallym. I am interested to know what you mean by arrhythmia bumps, i.e. were you going in and out of arrhythmia often? I am 3 1/2 months post second ablation and it has been a constant in and out of arrhythmia with the longest NRS being only nine days.

[Dodie117 in reply to cuore]

I am not certain what type of arrhythmias i was having but presume AF and ectopics. Mine were not constant but i think 2 or 3 episodes most days at first lasting 2 to 4 hours. The Number of episodes and their duration gradually reduced until one day i realised a week had passed without any. I am now 4+ years af free. Good luck with your recovery.

[UScore]

I was in sinus rhythm before my ablation. I don't know for sure, but I'm pretty sure I stayed in it during the ablation. I know for certain that I was in SR when it finished because I could see the ECG machine readout, and I've stayed that way since.

[Restcfo1]

I woke up in sinus rhythm, but was in a fib later in the day and stayed there for two days until going back into sinus rhythm. For the first ninety days, I had a few episodes of a fib due to triggers such as alcohol (just one drink!), work related stress, etc. I just passed the three month mark and have had only one episode of a fib due to work stress in the last ninety days. I Just went off amiodarone completely this week, so have my fingers crossed I will stay in sinus rhythm. I can now have one drink without any issues. I also tolerate caffeine very well.

[cuore in reply to Restcfo1]

We must have had an ablation ( mine was the second one for perimitral atrial flutter) about the same time. I had mine on Nov. 20, and really alternated between Af and sinus the whole first three months. I am now 16 days post the first three months blanking period of which 3 1/2 days have been in sinus, while the other 12 1/2 days in arryhthmia which I am in now. I am in my ninth month of taking amiodarone which just has been increased to two tablets (400 mg) for 15 days. I guess my question is how long were you on amiodaraone and what was the reasoning for stopping it so soon compared to me? There seems to be no end in sight for my taking this toxic drug.

[Restcfo1 in reply to cuore]

My cardiologist started me on two tablets twice a day for two weeks, my dosage was then decreased to one tablet twice a day for two weeks, then decreased to one tablet per day for the remainder of the 90 days. According to him, you can realize internal permanent damage if you stay on amiodarone too long. It’s too bad, because it worked great for me.

[Ianc2]

Had an ablation for flutter in sept 2015 which worked well until I went off a long cruise, came back with a very rotten cough and sore throat. Dr said it was an allergic reaction and prescribed anti-histamines., Bang, crash, wallop, back came the afib , but not the flutter., however not too badly. I have a walking/climbing ceiling of about 800 feet and a range 8 miles. Just enough to go wandering among the lifts in the Austrian Alps, which I am looking forward to doing shortly.

Fight the good fight

Ian