Failed ablation

[daisy2311]

In June 23, I had an ablation for SVT. The Consultant was pleased with how the procedure went and immediately took me off bisoprolol. Two weeks later, I was back in Resus with an SVT of 200. I understood that there was a possibility this could happen shortly after the procedure due to scarring. I was put back on the bisoprolol and was offered to go on the wait list for another ablation in Sept 23 after my follow up with a cardiac nurse. I said no at the time as the first one was traumatic enough and I wasn't convinced that it was essential as the SVT happened during the recovery period.

Fast forward to May 24 and having received no further follow up from the NHS as promised, I put matters into my own hands and saw the Cardiologist privately. He advised me to half my bisoprolol for a month and then come off completely. Two weeks later, I was back in Resus with a heartrate of 205. So now I have confirmation that the ablation wasn't effective and I need another. I am in the fortunate position to have private medical insurance to get this done within approx a month, but the whole experience has shattered me. My SVTs always need resus intervention and each episode is deeply traumatic. Now i have to go through another ablation and still live with the uncertainty of whether it has worked or not. As there are no triggers for my SVT, they take me by surprise which leads me to be fearful when travelling abroad where it will be more difficult to get emergency care. As I travel alone abroad for work, this can be tough.

I don't have a question as such, just voicing what a horrible place this is to be. I'm sure many others on this forum live with similar and can understand.

[Crystal614]

Hi, I have been diagnosed with SVT. I have had it for several years. In September 21 an attempt at ablation was made. Unfortunately it was not a success. The EP consultant could not accurately pinpoint the area that needed the ablation. My heart would not stay in SVT long enough, typical! I was put on Flecainide 100mg twice a day. It has controlled these episodes. However I am now having some kind of problem with my heart rhythm, so I don't know at this stage if it is linked to the SVT or something else. I have an appointment with a consultant in a few days so hopefully I will get an answer.

[MikeThePike in reply to Crystal614]

Flecainide can cause heart rhythm problems too. That would be my number one suspect.

[Crystal614 in reply to MikeThePike]

I know it can. Flecainide is a powerful drug. I wish I didn't have to take it. It's unlikely another attempt at ablation will be done anytime soon. I know something isn't right hopefully consultant can help me.

[Fazerboy]

I had svt about 5 years ago. I had an ablation and have been ok ever since. No meds needed. I hope your second one is successful.

[dg2024]

I feel for nhs patients. I don't bother with state nhs care. The wait is pointless. Speedy intervention is important with the heart. For something so important I go private.

[Nonnajane331]

thank you for sharing that information I’m currently going thru similar experiences.