Video: EP explains ablation and shows audience Cath Lab

[Kaz747]

I came across a great video on Facebook with an American EP in the Cath Lab speaking about the equipment used in ablations. I thought it could be of interest for those who haven’t been inside a Cath lab before. I think having an understanding of what to expect can help alleviate some of the nerves associated with heart procedures.

Apparently it’s the third in a series of Facebook Live videos made by this organisation in September for AFib Awareness Month. The only thing I’d question the doctor on is the recovery time. I’ll check out the other videos when I have time.

If you’re on Facebook you’ll find the videos and other info here:

m.facebook.com/GetSmartAbou...

[Hidden]

I should be working but this is way more interesting

Interesting at 15 minutes the EP comments that they gave better success with GA

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

and the team at Glenfield was much larger than the team he uses, there were many people involved in just watching screens making sure the EP doesn't go too close to areas he should have stayed away from.

[Kaz747 in reply to Hidden]

There was a cast of thousands in my cath lab too. I remember thinking it was like the United Nations in there 😃

[Hidden in reply to Kaz747]

I was rushed in because previous patient had over run and I was having a GA.

So, instead of knocking me out in the arrivals suite I was done in the cath lab. I'm pleased that I was, it was really cutting edge in there, and the team was at least 8 people I think.

And boy was it cold!!

[Kaz747 in reply to Hidden]

I’ve been knocked out 3 times in the cath lab so I had a good chance to look around and have a laugh with everyone before going to sleep. Yes it was very cold in there and the big sticky pads they put on were freezing.

[Tantaanna]

Thank you very much for this video- very informative