Chest pain following ablation

[Teach1]

Hi all.  I had an ablation 4 weeks ago and since that time I have been experiencing chest tightness, pressure, and sharp pains in the heart.  I am seeing my doctor on a weekly basis to determine the cause and undergo treatment.  Following a work up of tests (echo, nuclear stress, ekg, etc.) the doctor has determined that everything in the heart is normal and that this "discomfort may be something that I just have to ride out." I never experienced these problems before the procedure and had an ablation due to SVT.  My question is - has anyone had similar experiences following an ablation procedure?  If so what were your symptoms, how long did the discomfort last, and what type of treatment did you undergo?  I am a helthy 29 year old that had been exercising regularly before the procedure.  Since then I have not been able to do so because of the pain.  I just want to feel "normal" again.  Thank you for your response!

[Bcalla]

I had my ablation done 3 days ago and I'm having soreness and tenderness in my chest especially when I lay flat!!! Hope normal !! My groin is very sore and tended!!! I'm 24 year old female I worked out 3 days a week up until I called 911 a week ago my heart rate was 243 when ambulance arrived!!! I'm praying this works and I never have to go through that pain again!!! Hope you all well

[Carlie98]

I had cath ablation a month ago for SVT.  I felt tired and had chest pain and pain in my back the first few days and also palpitations and my heart kept feeling like I was going to get into v tach but it never got in it.  I was put on Metoprolol 25mg twice a day for 4 weeks.  I've been off the Metoprolol 4 days now and I'm feeling just like I did right after surgery.  The EP says  Metoprolol can mask these symptoms so I have to be off of it and see how my heart is really doing.  I have to wear a heart monitor for the next 21 days to see what my heart is doing.  How long is it until I feel good again?  I had two episodes of SVT that sent me to ER to be cardioverted with drugs.  When does the chest pain and tightness stop?  When will I feel good again?  I thought I was doing good until they took the med away and now I feel bad all over again.

[mindy611]

hey im having one done next wednesday how long does this procedure take

[bc_10]

I am a week post PVI ablation and have been having difficulties swallowing food. Back of my throat seems to be a little "mucousy" too. I get some pain which is in the chest area moving through to the back at precisely the same point but this passes after a few minutes. No other major problems and feel generally a lot better since the procedure but am wondering if the esophagus could be inflamed in our cases?

[teejay463]

8 days out of my CA and feel good just pretty weak my biggest problem is
I feel like there is something caught in my throat sometimes especially late
in the day, kind of like the feeling if swallowed to many large pills at once,
anyone else had this problem, called doc he said should get better would
be more concerned if i had chest pain and fever, just wondering if the
throat sensation is common.

[hburke]

Dear Robin,
I was just reading about your husband's ablation and am so concerned for you!  My hubby is scheduled for an ablation on 3/11/13 and I am scared to death for him after reading all of these posts.  My hubby is 56 and has Afib.  I am not completely convinced that an ablation is the way to go, but he seems to want to move forward with it.

I am so hopeful that your husband was able to work through his problems and he is healthy.  Can you please give me an update?  It sounds like you went through a terrible nightmare!
Hugs to you....