Atrial fibrillation

[Terryjan07]

Hi im Janny, ive had atrial fibrillation for about 15 years ,ive been on meds ,but I had a spell of feeling unwell last year my cardiologist said I needed an ablation, which I had on the 29th December, a few days later I thought I was having a heart attack ,cut along story short it wasn't a heart attack but PERICARDITIS, I am getting intermittent pain ,my problem is I don't know when to get an ambulance dont want to waste anyones time , xx Janny

[Qualipop]

Hi, I see you are new and have posted twice so you are obviously very worried. I'm sorry no one has replied yet, that's unusual but I can assure you someone will be along soon. Obviously just not the right people have been online yet. Afraid I can't help you. I have a friend whose husband has just been diagnosed with AF so I'm learning along with her but I have no idea about ablation or pericarditis. Have you tried phoning the BHF nurses? They are very helpful. They now operate 9:00 - 5:00 M-F, and 10:00 - 4:00 weekends and bank holidays. Their number is 0300 330 3311.

[FIGARO74]

Hi, I've just signed up here. You've probably managed to get advice from someone in the medical profession long before now. I went for 2nd ablation in December and started with pericarditis within hours of the procedure. I was told it was due to irritation by the catheter. If I attempted to lean back on pillows or lie down it was excruciating and I couldn't draw breath in. I was given ibuprofen which helped to alleviate the pain until the irritation cleared up over the following week.It really isn't a pleasant experience and I empathise with you and hope you got sorted.