2nd ablation

[mavart]

I had a cardioversion in April in Spain and all was well for a few weeks. On arriving back home (Switzerland) things weren’t looking so great. My electrophysiologist recommended a 2 nd ablation ( first one in 2019)

It’s now 4 weeks after the ablation and everything was fine until the other day when my Kardia showed Sinus Rhythm with Supraventrical Ectopy Can anyone explain this?

[BobD Volunteer]

Ectopic beats coming from the left atrium. Very common as we explain in our fact sheet on recovery and basically benign though can be irritating. Try deep slow breathing.

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[mavart in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob,

It is irritating as it’s something I’ve never had before. I will try the deep breathing and hope it settles down. Apparently I have an enlarged left atrium and wondered if that has anything to do with the ectopic beats.

I’m flying back to Spain tomorrow for 3 months but can be in touch with the EP here and know of a good cardiologist in Spain.

[Jalia]

Don't worry. This is very common. I'm about 12 weeks post 5th ablation and capture this from time to time. Thankfully nowhere near as much as prior.

[mavart in reply to Jalia]

Thanks Jalia

I’ll try not to worry and practice some deep breathing. I suppose it’s positive being in Sinus Rhythm

[Jalia in reply to mavart]

Absolutely. Try to ignore as much as possible.

You mentioned whether your enlarged left atrium was to blame. My very recent echo showed only a very slightly enlarged left atrium, which rather surprised me considering my extensive AF history.

I imagine that all sorts of factors come into play to cause these annoying odd beats.

Wishing you well

J

[Fullofheart]

It sounds like you might not have any choice in the matter but I note that you had a flight after the first ablation and are flying again now 4 weeks past 2nd ablation.I couldn't even walk round the block easily after my 3 ablations and I'm a pretty fit woman in my late 40s.

It sounds like you're putting a lot of pressure on yourself. I wouldn't have coped with the flight, plus the waiting round and getting back and forth airport etc. Its a big load on your post surgery, delicate heart

Do take it easy!

[mavart in reply to Fullofheart]

I am now in my HAPPY PLACE after a smooth journey to Spain. It’s only 30 minutes to the airport at both ends so not a lot of stress.

I have 3 months here to relax and hope that the ablation has been successful. In time I’ll be playing some golf and some gym work. For now it’s a dip in the pool.