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Post-Ablation heart block
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Post-Ablation heart block
by Kathy, Oct 05, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Dr.,
I am a 25 year old female who underwent an ablation for SVT 4 months ago. The ablation successfully eliminated my fast heartbeats, but in the process my AV node was bumped. I went into heart block for a short time after the procedure and the night following it (for a couple seconds each time). Since then, I have suffered "skipped beats" frequently--always after exercise and often while preparing to sleep. I have been on monitors and a stress test which showed I have Wenckebach heart block.
Is there a possibility this will ever go away? Is there anything I can do to make it better? Is there anything I should watch out for with this new condition?
Any input would be much appreciated!
Thank you,
Kathy S.
I am a 25 year old female who underwent an ablation for SVT 4 months ago. The ablation successfully eliminated my fast heartbeats, but in the process my AV node was bumped. I went into heart block for a short time after the procedure and the night following it (for a couple seconds each time). Since then, I have suffered "skipped beats" frequently--always after exercise and often while preparing to sleep. I have been on monitors and a stress test which showed I have Wenckebach heart block.
Is there a possibility this will ever go away? Is there anything I can do to make it better? Is there anything I should watch out for with this new condition?
Any input would be much appreciated!
Thank you,
Kathy S.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Oct 05, 1999 12:00AM
