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Pace Makers

by creamy12, Nov 04, 2008 04:52PM

At what point during treatment or during an ablation procedure does the dr determine
the need for a pace maker?

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by Brooke_38, Nov 05, 2008 03:24PM

To: creamy12

There are many reasons why a Dr would decide to implant a pacemaker. For example, if a person is having symptoms associated with a slow heart rate then a pacemaker would be suggested as a treatment option.

If during an ablation, the patient develops heart block from damage to the AV Node or bundle branches then the Dr would most likely implant a pacemaker.

I suffer from recurrent afib and my EP, after many failed therapies, suggested a pacemaker implant and later an AV Nodal ablation. Although this would not cure the afib, it would stop the rapid ventricular response.

Have you had an ablation or are you having one?

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