Heart palpitations post ablation

[Mary-miles]

Ablation done 5 days ago for a Fib and flutter. I have had palpitations every day lasting from a few minutes to many hours and very bad headaches which I never had before the procedure..Is cardioversion only done for persistent rather than paroxysmal Fib.I know it’s a blanking period but it’s so disappointing.The first 12 hours post ablation were awesome .I was on a high and felt so great.I was on atenolol 25mgm pre ablation and wonder if some of these symptoms are withdrawal from the beta blocker

[IanMK]

Hi Mary

Five days is much too soon to expect results. Your palpitations and headaches are quite normal at this stage. I recommend that you read the ‘Recovering From An Ablation ‘ fact sheet: heartrhythmalliance.org/res...

I hope this gives you reassurance.

[Mary-miles in reply to IanMK]

Thanks I did download the fact sheet and it has reassured me that my symptoms have been experienced by others

[BobD Volunteer]

Perfectly normal. Please do as Ian suggests and you wiull find lots more advice regarding your recovery.