Palipations

[netie54]

Hi my husband had an ablation in October for Afib. It was never constant just now and again. Since his ablation he hasn't had any Afibs again but has had a few episodes of fast heart rate which only lasts one or two hours and he feels ok after. Is this quite common amongst people who have had ablations ?

[rosyG]

I haven't had an ablation but have seen lots of people post they have experienced this- they will post soon I think

[BobD Volunteer]

Yes quite common.

[netie54 in reply to BobD]

Thanks for that.

[ncernaa]

What's your definition of fast heart rate?

[netie54 in reply to ncernaa]

Around 90 to 100.

[BobD Volunteer]

Raised heart rate is common post ablation Typically around 85/90.

Higher rates could be atrial tachycardia.- typically 140 and steady.

[netie54 in reply to BobD]

Hi Bob. What’s the difference in them

[BobD Volunteer in reply to netie54]

Sorry not sure I understand the question. Raised heart rate just means that your normal rate is elevated slightly from say 70 to 85/90 but is NSR. Above 100 is considered tachycardia (fast heart rate) but can still be sinus rhythm (not irregular) and can if not exercise induced can be atrial induced or SVT depending one where the signals are coming from. Hope that helps.

[netie54 in reply to BobD]

Yes I think it does. Thank you.

[netie54 in reply to netie54]

Someone mentioned watching Dr Sanjay Gupta ‘a video on YouTube on palpitations etc. Can you remind me again what it was titled please