Catheter ablation for SVT & sedation

[HowMyHeartSings]

My cardiologist said he favours minimal sedation during a catheter ablation which makes me all the more hesitant to consider it. I’m very anxious about my ability to get through the procedure as he says for success minimal sedation is necessary. It’s early days for me but have to find ways of addressing my anxiety. I’m already very unsure that using Bisoprolol for life will suit me given the side effects I’ve experienced so far of sluggishness and sleep deprivation. Any advice?

[Padayn01]

I have just had a catheter abalation on Wednesday on local anesthetic to tell you the truth I would have rather been knocked out but it’s better if you are awake though it but it will be the best decision you made when your quality of life improves you just have to weigh up do you want to stay on beta blockers for life?

[Avrnt]

Hello

I was terrified so I totally understand but if you are sedated they may not know you are experiencing your svt and it may not get found . When he found mine and I said That’s it and it’s dreadful he said ok I wil stop it ! Once they found it I got given sedation as you do get chest pain . Best thing I ever did and as long as you trust the dr you have to be brave . I got to the doors and said I’m not going in then changed my mind and went in , I thought I’d be the one to die but I wasn’t ! You will be ok as long as the dr is experienced

Hope that helps I had to be truthful with you , Fiona