Vertigo after catheter ablation

[chiquinha]

Hi, I am a 26 years old female who just had a AVNRT cardiac ablation about 5 weeks ago. I have had SVT since I was 15 years old and after using beta blockers that didn't work decided together with my doctor to have the procedure done. I had no other underlying heart diseases or any major problems before the procedure. The doctor suggested the procedure because I am young and health and the chances of complications would be very low. Three days after the procedure I had mild dizziness that lasted for seconds, four days later it happened again. A week after the procedure, after my heart racing from having a nightmare, a sort of constant dizziness began together with a strong head throbbing. My cardiologist sent me to a neurologist who checked for any blood clots which was clear, no signs of migraine. My ENT doctor says that the procedure could have disrupted the normal blood flow to my ears affecting my inner ear which resulted in vertigo. My cardiologist says the procedure could have not triggered this but maybe the anesthetics. Last week the dizziness was very mild but came back stronger this week. I do not have any nausea or vomiting and am capable of walking. It is just this constant feeling of being on a sailing boat whenever I move my head. By the end of the day I feel very tired and just want to lie down and not move my head. Please, I don't know if I should get a new cardiologist for a second opinion or if I should wait for this vertigo to go alway. Is it even possible to develop vertigo after this procedure? I don't want to have this for the rest of my life. What should I do? Please somebody help me because this whole thing is getting me really depressed.I would really appreciate any help!

[fredo9]

I also had svt ablation done about two weeks ago and when I woke from it I was short of breath and also noticed I was dizzy when I turned my head. These symptoms I did not have before the procedure. A few days after I went to see my ENT he says it may be complications from the ablation. My heart doc says no that I have vertigo...I don't know who to trust or believe any more.

[nicolette36]

i too got my ablation about 5 weeks ago,i cant say i have experienced this at all.im not sure what could be causing this apart from a low bp but i am assuming that is not the case?