Greetings from Australia.
I am booked in for AV Node ablation in 2 weeks. I’ve had 2 unsuccessful atrial catheter ablations for my persisting AF but symptoms continue. Also have Brady- tachy syndrome hence the PPM to keep lower HR at 60. Tachy end is controlled by meds.
Nevertheless symptoms persist so my EP now proposes AV Node ablation. We’ve discussed all pros and cons and I agree with his view.
However there’s one aspect I neglected to ask EP about, and pabout which I can’t find an answer on Perhaps someone here can help.
With AV Node gone, the PPM will be programmed to control HR at a fixed level. This will take care of brady AND the tachy (currently controlled by meds).
My question is this. Say my PPM controlled HR is set at 60, what happens if I exercise to such an extent that a healthy heart would increase its rate to say 140? Will mine stay at 60, governed by the PPM? If so, how does my CV system cope with less oxygen than exercise requires? Or is exercising to any great degree after AV Node ablation just not possible.
Thanks to all in advance.