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Hi All,

I’ve not posted in a while as my SVT symptoms were being managed with Bisoprolol. Yesterday I underwent a successful Ablation, my question to those who have undergone this procedure is.... How long does it take for my heart to recover? (Forgot to ask surgeon!!) I’ve been having ectopics & tight chest today which I assume is normal, just wondering how long I’ll be feeling like this.

Many thanks in advance.

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Hi Mel

It's impossible to say really as we all respond differently and depending how much work has been carried out to the heart. I've had three ablations and they all took different lengths of time to get over. The first was about 3 weeks, the second months and after the third I was better almost immediately. The general rule after an ablation is to do nothing for the first week, not much else for the second and then gradually build up with gentle walks. It can take up to 6 months for the heart to heal, scarring to form and block the rogue pulses.

Jean

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Mel1964

Thanks Jean,

Glad you’ve mentioned general recovery time as I was only given instructions for the first 48hrs!! I will make sure I don’t rush my recovery.

Has your 3rd Ablation worked? I’m hoping mine has worked first time.

Mel

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jeanjeannie50 in reply to Mel1964

I had 6 months AF free last year, but now back in permanent AF. My heart rate doesn't go very high now and I can live a fairly normal life. You may find you have some episodes of AF until the scar tissue forms properly. Jean

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Mel1964

Thanks for sharing you experience Jean, I hope you stay well with AF. Mel

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Kerry40

Hi, i had my heart ablation last may for svt, was told to carry on as normal even go back to work after a couple of days , however it took me 2 weeks before I felt completely over it as my heart would speed up at the smallest of things in the first week. All the best with your recovery .

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Mel1964

Thanks Kerry,

I feel really well in myself just a bit achy & sore & my heart seems to have settled down. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Mel

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Kerry40 in reply to Mel1964

sounds like you’re recovering well. All the best .Kerry

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