10 days till my ep study and possible abltion

[braveheart1978]

Just getting nervous about my ep study and maybe abltion........mostly about being awake and my heart going that fast in the er my heart was going up 2 232bps sometimes i could cough out of them but it was freaking scary and scared of feeling that during the study, I dont know why  Im so scared sense I have had open heart 3 yrs ago!! anyone ever have there heart beat that fast b4 and ever have this done b4?..... after having open heart surgery?, just wonder if its more common in open heart people,i had my open heart for atrial septal defect I was 28 then

[jem516]

dnt be afraid, i've have had my eps and ablation twice, at 1st i was really scared because i ddnt know how the procedure would go. but its really not that scary, knda irritable at 1st bec. you'll knda feel the catheter goin thru your veins..but once its all set. its ok no pain at all.. though i ddnt had an open heart sugery like yous..
just relax, and listen to what the drs be askin you, and tell them what you're feeling during the procedure, that's why we have to be awake when they do the eps.. God bless..

[ptadvoc8]

If it's any reassurance to you, I had my ablation in September and wanted to be awake for most of it since I find it all fascinating. They took excellent care of me, were very kind and reassuring and got me all set up and comfy in the EP lab where I was waiting to watch the show. However, once they started putting the meds in my IV, before my doc even arrived on the scene, I was TOTALLY out and don't remember anything until I woke up on the way back the recovery room. I was soon back in my own private hospital room with my family all around me. They told me everything they did, including put me into several types of tachycardia, but I don't recall anything at all. At my request they gave me a sedative called propofol -- I expected they would just give it as temporary "push" to put me out momentarily when they put the catheters in or did the cryo freezes, but apparently they used it to keep me sedated the whole time.

When you meet with your doc and the anesthesiologist prior to your procedure, be sure and tell them your fears, worries and concerns so they can help you decide on the best type of medicine and sedation to keep you safe and comfortable during the procedure. This is YOUR procedure and you have the right to be part of the decision making with your medical team and it is THEIR responsibility to keep you safe, comfortable in accordance with your needs.

Best wishes and good luck!