after successful ablation

[lambretta1968]

Hi , I had a successful ablation done at the beginning of January. I've had episodes of afib off and on since, then for a week till this morning I had nothing till this morning where I've been getting missed beats . Any advice please 🙏

[bassets]

You are still within the three months healing time so odd heart beats and some Af is common I believe, but you can contact your Cardio nurse if you're worried. Best of luck.

[lambretta1968 in reply to bassets]

thank you

[OzJames]

could be ectopic beats which most people get. Just do some mindful breathing for 5 minutes 3 times a day and make sure you breath through your nose not mouth and each breath in and out about 5 seconds . It helps slow the heart. No sugar caffeine and alcohol helps settle my ectopics as well as good hydration as when your dehydrated your heart can play up

[HollieAdmin Administrator AF Association]

Hello,

Thank you for your post.

I would like to direct you to our Recovering from ablation for atrial fibrillation information sheet. It contains supportive information, particularly around post ablation that I do hope you find helpful: api.heartrhythmalliance.org...

If you have any concerns, please do reach out to your Doctor as they have full access to your medical records and will be able to advise you personally.

If you would like any support, advice or further information, our Patient Services Team are available via Patient Helpline or via email, please visit: heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...

We are always here if you need us.

Kind regards,

HollieAdmin

[arty_sax]

I had cardio version but it didn't work. Doc put me on amiodarone and after 2 days I'm in normal rhythm. Doc says go for ablation gotta wait for appointment at papworth...I'm thinking it's gonna be quite a long time?? How was ablation?? Has it had a big effect on you? I felt like a different person once the AF had gone.

[lambretta1968 in reply to arty_sax]

hi, I had cardio version too and it didn't work either . I had to wait about 6 months for the ablation, they said it had been successful, so hopefully after the blanking period it will be . I still get missed heart beats and irregular rhythm. if I have to get another ablation I'll ask for a general anaesthetic. I was sedated when I had mine but I could feel them burning my heart 3 times from different areas . I hope you get on ok .