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Improvement time after a v node ablation

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Hi guys

My father has recently had an av node ablation but still feels very breathless. He was hoping this would subside... how long, if at all, can you start to see an improvement in symptoms of af?

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He may need his pacemaker adjusted. It is a longish journey getting a balance I'm told.

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Topofthepops in reply to BobD

Thank you for your help.. it is being reduced in a few wks so hopefully that will help.

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Diantaylor

I just had the AV node ablation on the 4th of Nov. A nurse told me to expect three months for everything to settle.

Overall I feel so much better. I am a little short of breath on occasion. I also have a UTI so suspect this is part of my problem.

Heavy feeling in chest is now gone and I can breathe easier. I noticed this improvement in recovery room. Thought it was my imagination. So far so good am feeling much better

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HatsOn

Hi - yes Bob is correct - PM adjustment and getting the correct rate for the individual is I believe key. At my two month check up (had the procedure on 26 Aug) I had my PM adjusted as I was still getting breathlessness and chest tightness. It seems to have done the trick as I feel much better walking and especially up slopes and stairs. Still very tired though but hoping that will get better. All the best to your dad.

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