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1189366 tn?1265219887

pac/pvcs. Is ablation the answer?

Hello everyone.  I have suffered with PAC/PVCs for many years.  I’m 45 and had them since I’ve been 19.  As we all know, they come and go throughout your life for many different reasons.  I have never been able to put my finger on what really causes it.  Is it Stress, foods, sleep, etc…. who really knows.  It seems as I get older, the flutter gets worse.  I had a recent episode that landed me in the ER…. It seemed like every beat was a PAC/PVC which went on for hours.  I finally went to the ER to make sure it wasn’t something different.  I was told it was PAC/PVCs and sent home only to follow up with the PCP.  I also went to the Cleveland Clinic and was told that an ablation might help me.  I was giving the success rates and I am scheduled for Sept 20th this year.  I am very undecided if this is the correct action for me.  I am worried that I will have a stoke, heart attack or death during the procedure.  Can anyone share their experience/view on having this procedure for this type of heart flutter?  I have tens of thousands some days, other times, only 1 or 2 the entire day.  I’m just so tired of lying in bed to fearful to move.  
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1189366 tn?1265219887
Yes, the Dr is with the Cleveland Clinic.  I have been on the list and have to wait until Sept due to the amount of ablation's he is doing.  They said he does 2 a day.... everyday.  It's still very upsetting to me knowing they are going to be inside my heart.  I hope I can go through with it.  The flutter has calmed down over the past several days.  I've been drinking lots of water and getting more rest than I normally do. Thanks for responding.
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996946 tn?1503249112
I would say go for it...you are far too young to deal with this the rest of your life.  If you are going to a reputable place and having it done by an electrophysiologist you trust, and who has had lots of experience, then you should have it done in Sept.  Is your Dr. with the Cleveland Clinic?  That would certainly count as a reputable place to have it done.  Good Luck!
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1189366 tn?1265219887
thanks for responding. I will look at the journals.
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1423357 tn?1511085442
The Cleveland Clinic is very good with some of the best physicians in the field.  That said, the procedure yields mixed results and is not a sure thing as it is for conditions like SVT.  I along with a number of other here have undergone the procedure, and can answer any question you may have.  The procedure carries a minimal risk.  I would suggect that you look at the journal of a member here called "Jannie411".  If you search her name, then look into her journal, she gives a very good account of her procedure.  You can also look at mine by click on my name, and calling up my journals as well.  "Ten of thousands" would certainly be worth the attempt in my opinion, especially at the C.C.  Good luck!
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