Month to the day post ablation and got ? Ectopics. N High BP, lasting more than an hour. V scared the AF was back with bells on.

[Turquoise19]

But thankfully woke up to find they'd gone. Resting HR still 10 beats higher than it has been lately. But thankfully pulse feels regular again. Did the breathing technique everyone recommends!.

Last night BP was 140/110 and pulse up to 150 N irratic

So relieved seems ok today, after my first cardioversion that lasted approx 4hrs, then AF persistent ever since till my ablation 10th July.

This sound similar to others ?

[jeanjeannie50]

Its normal to have a few minor attacks of AF after an ablation. About 4 weeks after my last one, which was a few years ago, I needed a cardioversion to bring my heart back into it's normal rhythm. So don't start worrying until you're well past the 3 month healing phase.

AF is a horrible condition isn't it and the mental health aspects that affect us are rarely talked about are they!

[Turquoise19 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thx very much Jean J, very reassuring. Think it lasted about 2 hours, so could be lots worse, self medicated with PIP Bisoprolol 5mg, otherwise the docs have taken me off that now. Feels steadier today.

[pottypete1]

I totally agree with Jean. The mind games are often much worse than the AF.

Pete

[Turquoise19 in reply to pottypete1]

Yes thanks Pete, returning to work Monday so just wanting to feel strong!

[BobD Volunteer]

Still very early days so try not to worry. Raised heart rate post abalation is very common.

[Turquoise19 in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob

[Morzine]

Hi turquoise I had two lots of ectopics, one all evening, after a couple of months which freaked me ......the forum here calmed me, and my cardio saud it was nothing,

Sue

[Turquoise19]

Thanks Sue, yes I'm feeling a bit better about it now. Much calmer yesterday and today ! Very helpful we're there for each other isn't it!

All the best

Wendy