AV Node ablation

[gokf]

Hi All. I am due to have an AV Node ablation , I had a pacemaker fitted 8 weeks ago. I am looking for anyone who has had an AV Node ablation your experiences and recovery.

[Buffafly]

Sorry no one has replied, if you do a search of HU you should find some posts, which are usually very encouraging.

[gokf in reply to Buffafly]

Thank you, I will look under HU.

[Golfer60UK]

Good morning gofk, yes I had a pacemaker fitted about the same time as yourself, and was activated two weeks ago with AV node ablation. Procedure done under sedation and no problems. Settled well with settings on 80 to 120 beats per min. However i have passed out since and have a doctors appointment for checks on what else could cause this, maybe thyroid so will let you know.

But AV node and pacemaker perfect so you should have no worries

Best of luck

Dave

[gokf in reply to Golfer60UK]

Thank you Dave, that is reassuring. I hope they find out what your problem is and can resolve it.

[Barb1 in reply to Golfer60UK]

That setting seems rather high. 80, at rest?

[Golfer60UK in reply to Barb1]

Hi Barb1, this was the initial setting, will be reviewed in about 4 weeks and probably adjusted based on information provided by the pacemaker. Yes 80 min and 120 max

[gokf in reply to Golfer60UK]

Hi Mine was set at 90 and will be reduced to 80 in 6 weeks and 70 in another 6 weeks. I am still very breathless, us that normal. I also get a flutter when eating. Unsure why that is. Good luck.

[Golfer60UK]

I am sure there will be an answer, its the old Engineers saying 'Find the route cause' then sort it

Dave

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[ETFCfan]

I’m interested in this question too, I go for my Pacemaker check on Thursday five weeks on from insertion and hopefully will get my AV node ablation appointment soon, All I’ve read has been very positive and my electrophysiologist says it’s a good option for me , so can’t wait. Good luck with yours .

[barbharris1937]

6 weeks tomorrow I had the ablation procedure after about 3 months ago having a pacemaker fitted, tomorrow the pacemaker will be set at 60 BPM. All seems to be ok with no AF but an occasionall flutter. my problem as stated before on this site is coming off the bisoprolol. From 10mg i am now down to 2.5mg but my Dr says I should be off it. Best of luck with the ablation.

[gokf in reply to barbharris1937]

Thank you, glad all went well. I get the flutter now although I am taking 10mg Bisoprol. Interesting what you say about coming off Bisoprol. I think they will switch me to Soltalol as I have a dilated cardiomyopathy, although I am not sure if the pacemaker can help with that. Good luck.

[Caratacus]

I am more or less in the same situation and like you finding it difficult to get the answers I need before I commit. My quality of life is on 'Minimum' and has been for 2 years due to afib. But it is an 80 year old heart so I can't expect miracles. My problem is threefold: this ablation does not stop afib - it is 'last resort' - it is irreversible. They say 'Only to be used when all else has failed'. In my case I have had only one RF Ablation in 2013 and it lasted for 6 years. I'm waiting for a second opinion as to why an RF Ablation is not being considered. I still get a whiff of 'ageism' with the UK National Health Service. Nonetheless, it's decision time in a few weeks and if an av node ablation is the best option to give me some QOL back then so be it. Best wishes to you and anyone else faced with this dilemma.

[gokf in reply to Caratacus]

I think like your us the last option. I have had my AV node, 3 weeks ago. I am feeling better, apart from breathlessness, but that should improve when my pulse goes down to 70, I am now on 90. Hooe all goes well, whatever you decide.

[Caratacus]

Well done. I believe it can take quite a while to settle down but then you can have your pm tweaked if you are not comfortable. Now you can get on with your life and I wish you a happy, healthy journey.