pace maker and node ablation - Heart Rhythm Diso...

Heart Rhythm Disorders Support

6,827 members2,821 posts

pace maker and node ablation

Steakchips profile image
0 Replies

I had a pacemaker fitted due to persistent AF that was not responding to medication. I started passing out without warning so it was a decision I had to make. Due to the AF still persisting I had an AV node ablation 4 weeks later. I really thought that I could at last live a normal life. I am 75 years old and been under my consultant since 2006. However because I have a monitor with my pacemaker the pacing clinic called me to say that I have been in AF consistently. It is now permanent and I have really run out of options. My pacemaker ensures that I do not feel the beats too much but I am constantly breathless tired and unable to walk more than 5 mins. Has anyone else experienced this as although adapting to living this way if there is anything else to try I would

Written by
Steakchips profile image
Steakchips
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Ablation update.

Update to my May avrnt ablation I had a follow up at Stoke Royal Staffs 28th August,after another...

Hi Have just joined and am anxious to find out what other members think of my current dilemma, any advice welcome thank you.

I have had AF for many years, treated intermittently for years but now take Flecainide on a regular...

Day after Ablation!!

To those anxious about ablation (was me by the way!) this forum has been a godsend that I wanted to...

Has anyone had ablation for Sinus Node reentrant Tachycardia? Or for IST?

Hi everyone, I met my electrophysiologist last week and he spent a generous hour pouring over all...

Svt and ablation

I'm 23 years old and have been diagnosed with svt about 3 months ago. I have had quite a few...