Hi,
I had a RF cardiac ablation for AVNRT one month ago. I thought the procedure was no big deal and I was awake for the procedure. I felt no pain at all. It was the best thing I could have done for myself. Good luck.
Betty
I assume it will be a radio frequency ablation (RF). I have had 9 done of them in my ventricle vs. your atrium. However, the procedures are quite similar.
I can only recommend the ablation. It will most likely fix your issue better than any medication can.
Good luck
Bernd
I just had my ablation done 3 days ago and I am just waiting to see if it worked. It is painless and about just 0.1% complications in most of the cases. You go home probably within the same day and if it is successful it very much pays of if you have symptomatic flutter
Thank you for your insight; I appreciate it. I'm going for a second opinion at the univ of pa.
Your cardiologist is in the best position to assess your risks in your particular situation. I would suspect it would not be a problem, or it would not be discussed with you.
When I decided to have my ablation, it was described to be as a "low risk" procedure, but not a "no risk." The chances of complication are very, very slight. It was a tough decision for me, however, because I had no previous experience with catheters or any sophisticated medical procedures. I even thought as I was being prepped, "Now what have I gotten myself into?"
Now, 20 months later, I have no regrets, no arrhythmia, and no medication other than a daily aspirin and a statin for cholesterol. I recommend ablation heartily (pun intended) to everyone with a fib.
But please know we all experience some level of anxiety about having this done. What you are feeling is entirely normal.