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[Bellarup45]

has anyone else had a pacemaker and the av node ablation at the same time I have af

[Giant68]

Not yet, I had a CRT-D implanted a couple of months ago. I am now waiting for AV node ablation but I have the added complication of cardiac sarcoidosis. It all sounds a bit drastic and final.

Giant68

[Deejay62]

My first pacemaker was called a CRT-P. I had it fitted, then a few months later I had an AVnode ablation. I think that was 11 yrs ago. I was very nervous, a bit indecisive about the ablation because once that’s gone it’s gone. I had atrial tachycardia travelling through it stopping my heart from functioning properly so I had no choice but to get rid of it. So I had pace and ablate.

Everything was thoroughly explained to me showing on the computer how it works and I was given booklets.

I was awake through both procedures watching it on the screen and being reassured by a nurse beside me. All the best

[Bellarup45 in reply to Deejay62]

Thank so much for your reply, I was getting so confused not knowing what to do, I am a bit concerned about having both pacemaker and av ablation. But I want to get both out of the way then I can get on with life . I’m 78 , thanks again.

[Deejay62 in reply to Bellarup45]

Things have changed a lot since I’ve had mine done and I’m sure they’ve mastered their craft doing it all at once. It saves having to go back to get the ablation done. I would of preferred doing it the way it’s being done for you. Keep in touch and let us know how it went. All the best.

[Bellarup45 in reply to Deejay62]

Thank you I I appreciate your kind words .

[Bellarup45 in reply to Bellarup45]

It’s been a week now since I had pacemaker I don’t feel too bad but wish I could feel better . How long will it take . I also have some chest pain , not bad but it’s there.

[JeanetteH in reply to Bellarup45]

I had a pacemaker fitted a year ago as my pulse was so low but am having the AV node ablation in a weeks time.

[Bellarup45]

I had a pacemaker 4 days ago is it usual to have chest pains