Post ablation question

[Electricblue1]

When does chest pain and breathlessness go away , is it normal for chest pain? , why do you get chest pain and breathlessness anyway?, silly question I know . Do the cardiologist always check for blood clots in your heart when ablation is done. Sorry for all the questions. Was to tired after ablation to ask.

[BobD Volunteer]

Your heart has had quite an assault. Just because you don't have a giant zip up your chest doesn't make it easier.

If you have been antciagulated for a decent period (in my case three months) prior to the procedure they may not need to do a TOE (trans oesophageal echocardiogram) to check for any possible clots but this is often done anyway. There was a time when anticoags were stopped a few days before the procedure but in the last five years or so that is not the case and a/c is continued throughout for just that reason.

[Electricblue1 in reply to BobD]

Thank you, I was on apixaban for a while before but they stopped it cause they said it could cause bleeding but I had to take edoxoban 3 weeks before the procedure. I am taking it easy though.

[Buffafly]

As the burning/freezing is circling your pulmonary veins I would be surprised if you didn’t have a bit of chest pain and breathlessness although not everyone does. I had a chest CT scan a couple of months after my ablation and a small pneumothorax was found - maybe a result of cough after ablation, who knows?

[LarneyJames]

In my case, a few days after my ablation, I moved a potted plant a few feet and was struck down by severe chest pain. When I complained to my "electrician" that I had been damaged; not fixed, he referred me to the "plumber." Two weeks after my ablation I was on the table for a catheterization that found a blockage which was corrected via a stent placement. Rehab followed without return of the breathlessness or chest pain even when I pushed hard during exercise. Hope yours resolves without further procedures being necessary.

[Electricblue1 in reply to LarneyJames]

Thank you, in my mind I want to do everything now but my body reminds me that I can’t, it’s hard because I feel old and useless and I’m only 52 .Just want to go back to normal.

[bassets]

I had a few days of a sort of ache in my chest but I suppose my heart had had an assault and was trying to begin healing. I hope you feel better soon but if not get in touch with your doctor again asap. Best wishes

[Electricblue1 in reply to bassets]

Thank you, it’s so nice to hear other peoples stories on here, it’s a great support.