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What to expect post-op SVT ablation surgery
OK, I am gettin ready to have ablation surgery for SVT. What should I expect post-op? I am seriously freaking out about this. I have never had SVT until 9 months ago when I took Sudafed. My doctor says that I was born with SVT and that the Sudafed just triggered it. Does anyone have any words of wisdom?
I'm suppose to have the procedure done soon. I too was afraid until reading all the comments on the subject. I've been having episodes 3 to 4 times a week lasting some times 5 to 15 minutes. My question is, is it heredity? My family is concern about me, but they also want to know where it came from and if they have to worry about it. My daughter has been having some episodes also and also my sister. Does anyone know if it is heredity?
So I am supposed to get the ablation done soon for SVT and I am wondering if I should, do the benefits actually out weight the risk or should I just deal with the SVT. I've had 4 episodes of SVT this year, I've had it for over a year now and when I do get it, it does not go away until I go to the ER and the they give me an IV with medicine that stops and restarts my heart, so this is a very serious issue so they say. My doctor said there is a 1%t chance that after the operation that I would need a pace maker...that does not sound good at all. Now I'm starting to wonder if it is the right thing for me to do. I need help deciding.
Wondering about the problems the procedure created for you all..Not sure if I should have the SVT ablation yet....I had a PFO closure 3 years ago, not knowing that the implant would now pose a bigger problem. It's made of teflon coated titanium and nickel, which if heated at 240 degrees gives off gases that are toxic, perforations, etc.
Plus, not many surgeons are experienced with them. I had a pediatric cardiologist do my surgery because of his record.The episodes of AF are mostly when driving, so this is pretty upsetting. Anyone have experience with implants and then needing ablation? I'm so confused and the doctors are pressuring me to have the surgery soon. One more point~ how many surgeons HAVE DONE an ablation after PFO closure? It's so new (PFO implants) that its not so easy to find one even here in New York. My parents want me to find the best surgeon, but how? I almost wish I didn't have the PFO now. Maybe I should have had open heart surgery instead. My migraines were instantly helped though, and I'm glad I have my life back.I had no idea something else would go wrong .... Any suggestions?
Plus, not many surgeons are experienced with them. I had a pediatric cardiologist do my surgery because of his record.The episodes of AF are mostly when driving, so this is pretty upsetting. Anyone have experience with implants and then needing ablation? I'm so confused and the doctors are pressuring me to have the surgery soon. One more point~ how many surgeons HAVE DONE an ablation after PFO closure? It's so new (PFO implants) that its not so easy to find one even here in New York. My parents want me to find the best surgeon, but how? I almost wish I didn't have the PFO now. Maybe I should have had open heart surgery instead. My migraines were instantly helped though, and I'm glad I have my life back.I had no idea something else would go wrong .... Any suggestions?
After 11+ years of infrequent bouts of heart palpitations and two times wearing a Holter monitor, which yielded no results due to my heart not going into arrhythmia, I had another 30 day monitor about 2 months ago. It registered an event, and it was diagnosed as SVT. I am a Kaiser patient in CA, and my doctor immediately put me on Diltiazem and advised an SVT catheter ablation, which I had yesterday.
I reported to the hospital at 8:30am, had the procedure between 10am and noon, was back in recovery where I had to lie flat for 4 hours. When I finally got up and walked, I started bleeding from the wound. I lay down again, pressure and a sandbag were applied for 30+ minutes. When I got up again to walk, all was okay, and I was released at 5:15pm. I was told I had a routine AVRNT, which took 2 burns/zaps to correct. I went home, ate dinner, took a nap and went to sleep a little earlier than usual. I feel good today and will take it easy for the next few days. So far, so good.
I would add that there was some discomfort during the procedure due to the cold room and the shivering I felt during the procedure, which was due to the drugs I was administered to trigger the arrhythmia so the doctor could find its location in my heart. The other discomfort came afterwards in recovery when I felt an ache in my left scapula area, which made it difficult to doze off. After I was able to stand up and move around, it went away. I asked the nurse and doctor about it, but I got no definitive answer as to why my back was bothering me.
From my experience, I would recommend the procedure to anyone suffering from SVT. Time will tell if the condition was completely corrected, as expected.
I reported to the hospital at 8:30am, had the procedure between 10am and noon, was back in recovery where I had to lie flat for 4 hours. When I finally got up and walked, I started bleeding from the wound. I lay down again, pressure and a sandbag were applied for 30+ minutes. When I got up again to walk, all was okay, and I was released at 5:15pm. I was told I had a routine AVRNT, which took 2 burns/zaps to correct. I went home, ate dinner, took a nap and went to sleep a little earlier than usual. I feel good today and will take it easy for the next few days. So far, so good.
I would add that there was some discomfort during the procedure due to the cold room and the shivering I felt during the procedure, which was due to the drugs I was administered to trigger the arrhythmia so the doctor could find its location in my heart. The other discomfort came afterwards in recovery when I felt an ache in my left scapula area, which made it difficult to doze off. After I was able to stand up and move around, it went away. I asked the nurse and doctor about it, but I got no definitive answer as to why my back was bothering me.
From my experience, I would recommend the procedure to anyone suffering from SVT. Time will tell if the condition was completely corrected, as expected.
Well to be honest I must disagree. I'm going for an ablstion next week for my svt, and mine never last for over 10 mins. But 10 mins was enough time for me to lose consiousness driving home from work and crash my car. If you get palpitations at all and meds do nothing for them, insist to your cardiologist for an ablation. They might not be dangerous themselves, but they can lead to very dangerous situations.
A brief follow up. Significant bruising/discoloration appeared near the incision sites a few days after my procedure. It isn't painful, but it is very ugly. No bleeding, no pain. I can now walk around without worry and mow the lawn. I find myself very tired in the evening. I think it is from the surgery but it may be from finally being up and about after almost a week of lethargy.
Still no SVT symptoms. So far so good.
Still no SVT symptoms. So far so good.
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