Experiences with

AV (atrioventricular) node ablation

Had av node.ablation one week ago still feel heart beating and rate in the 80's. Is this normal. Also my pacemaker appears to have moved and I can feel it. Does this happen.

I’m newly pacemaker dependent after having an AV Node ablation. I’m feeling out of breath with activity. Is that usual?

My Cardiologist is suggesting an AV Node ablation. Which isn't reversible and leaving me pacemaker dependent the rest of my life. So, before I pull the trigger on that idea I really need to get it right. Has anyone out there had than AV Node ablation and what can I expect after??

My husband has cardiomyopathy with a fib, has ICD and now his EP cardiologist suggesting AV node ablation. But we just found out about stem cell therapy for Cardiomyopathy. Has any one heard about that, has any experience on this subject ?

Has anyone else taken these tablets in between having a pacemaker fitted and then the AV node ablation? I am feeling very depressed with the whole thing. Thanks in advance for your help. Gloria

Hi all Need some advice, have a two lead pacemaker (4years) Now advised to have an A V. Node ablation. Seeing the cardiologist on Thursday at Barts. Open heart surgery for mitral valve repair (18 years) June of last year diagnosed with Polymyagia, and taking steroids, now reducing them, hoping this

If you have had one, I’d like to know how you feel after .

The AV node ablation was meant to be 4-6 weeks after the PaceMaker but with the Covid situation this was put back from August to October and I finally had it on 21st December. I count myself lucky as because of staff shortages the list was halved.

I have permanent fast AF and had a Pacemaker at the end of June and was told I wouldn’t feel any benefit until after my AV Node Ablation which would be 4-6 weeks later.

I know the final option is AV node ablation and pacemaker but have now been advised that it’s not always successful but it is irreversible so if I get to that stage it will be a tough decision. What other options are there ? Has anyone got a pacemaker and AF controlled by other means?

Next step is AV node ablation with a watchman implanted. I’ve read many of your comments on failed AV node ablations. Anyone have success? Also, anyone have issues with leg muscles during Afib and aflutter? What did you do to overcome?

I was told by several doctors that a cardiac ablation would probably not be successful so I went with the AV Node Ablation. Anyway, the procedure is done and I am still getting used to the pacemaker.

It’s like I had an av node ablation. 100% pacemaker dependent I take metoperal 50 twice a day heart is purring around 70 and have no tachycardia but get out of breath after walking briskly because chambers are out of sync. When I stop it drops right back to 70.

I am due to have an AV Node ablation , I had a pacemaker fitted 8 weeks ago. I am looking for anyone who has had an AV Node ablation your experiences and recovery.

What is life like after the procedure and being totally pacemaker dependent?

Has anyone had one of these? It has been recommended to me by Cardiologist but means the pacemaker takes over the role of keeping me alive.

AV node ablation done on August 4th. Super good and fast recovery. Wonderful to have normal heart rhythm after a year of constant Afib, tiredness and shortness of breath. So thankful to the Afib Clinic staff of St. Paul’s Hospital.

AV Node ablation, shortest, easiest and cheapest to keep you out of Hosp! (fire and forget!!) But are there other options?

Have had a pacemaker fitted now waiting for AV node ablation. Wonder how other people have coped with the same procedure Dave

Some days I cant walk my dog My cardiologist says an AV node ablation might be the way forward. I dont tolerate the usual drugs well but am on Apixaban with no problems. Any advice or help would be appreciated. Thank you and keep well.