cardia ablation

[lmf148]

Is it usual to be short of breath after a cardiac ablation

[merileegal]

Are you feeling short of breath all of the time or only when doing some kind of activity? How long ago has it been since your ablation? What kind of ablation did you have?

I didn't feel short of breath unless I was doing some sort of physical activity. I tried to get on the treadmill way too soon after the ablation (1 week) and found my heart hurting and very short of breath. I waited another week and went for a short walk and that was still too soon. I'm a month out now and I'm starting to have more stamina.

If this doesn't start improving a little each day, I certainly would call my doctor and ask questions about it.

[Jannie411]

Yes.  I did have some slight shortness of breath after my ablation, especially with mild exertion, such as climbing stairs.  It will go away eventually.

[tom_h]

Yea. For the few days you may feel out of breath with mild exertion.