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Ablation for AV Nodal Reentry Tachy
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Ablation for AV Nodal Reentry Tachy
by Davy__0, Mar 13, 1999 12:00AM
Hi Doctors:
(I posted this message earlier, but I think it was missed).
Thank you for providing this service. I am in my early 40s and have had approx. 3-4 episodes of svt in the past 4 years, two of
which had to be converted in ER. I have been told by 3 EP specialists that they each believe I have av nodal reentrant
tachycardia. I really want to put this svt business behind me, but can't seem to get up the nerve to have the procedure. I have
heard that people have had difficulty breathing and/or have to have pacemakers after the procedure. Do you think my worries
are unfounded? Is av nodal reentry tach. pretty easily corrected and can this type of tach. be pretty accurately diagnosed by
looking at the ER strips prior to the procedure? Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Mar 13, 1999 12:00AM
, Mar 13, 1999 12:00AM_
Dear Davy,
Thank you for your question. AV node reentry tachycardias are fast heart rates caused by "short circuits" in the AV node. These can be treated with ablation of the extra pathway. The procedure is well tolerated and is very safe. There is a risk of having to have a pacemaker but this is rare. More information about ablation can be found at: http://www.heartcenter.ccf.org:8080/patinfo/patguide/p_ablate.htm
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