Ectopics and svt

I have Svt and have declined an ablation because only 6 hospitalised attacks in 2 years. I have benign ectopics according to the cardiologist, also a mitral valve prolapse within normal limits. My question is will an ablation stop the ectopics which trouble me all day everyday, I also get the head and chest pressure at my worst.

[IanMK]

What does your cardiologist say? You need an electrophysiologist to advise on the probability of success; a lot depends on the source/cause of your SVT. Since you have been hospitalised by it, it would seem that your quality of life is significantly impaired and you would benefit if your SVT was cured. A cardiac ablation is not necessarily a magic bullet.

In my case, the sources of my SVT were close to my AV node. These were ablated but at the cost of damage to my AV node. I now have a pacemaker as a result, but I went into the ablation knowing that this was a probable outcome. A cardiac ablation is a routine and relatively safe procedure and most people consider them to be less painful than a visit to the dentist, but be aware of the risks and weigh them against the benefits. If you are offered the option only you can decide.

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Thanks for your reply. That is my problem, if it is successful that is all well and good but if it causes further problems there,s no turning back, i,m 72 and active, ok apart from this problem and a few aches and pains.