skipped beats and tachycardia after ablation

[annie2417]

I had a catheter ablation for avnrt 5 weeks ago.  I am still experiencing occasional skipped beats and also some rapid beats (2-8 in a row) that feel like the old svt. These rapid beats occur about every other day.  Today I also felt several irregular beats before starting into several seconds of what felt like svt. Is this normal?    Could the irregular beats have been several skipped beats in a row?   They only lasted a few seconds, but I had an episode of a-fib a few weeks before the ablation, which the ep felt was probably caused by the svt, so I am worried that the short irregular beats could have been a-fib again. I know that skipped beats and rapid heart beats can occur for a few weeks after the ablation, but I'm getting concerned that this is going on too long.

[hnbw]

I also had an ablation done, but about 3, almost 4 years ago. I have been having irregular heartbeats the last month or so. I am not sure if it is due to stress, because I definitely have been under a lot of stress lately. Is this normal or is it something I should have checked out by a doctor?

[lornski_b]

Thank goodness for this forum. I had an AV node ablation 18 years ago after 20 years of SVT flecanide; atenalol etc. The minute after the ablation i had my first mini "heart do" which felt like a minor SVT after a couple of months I saw a very unhelpful consultant who told me that I could continue to medicate if I like but it wouldn't get me anywhere! He said that they can't zap all of the electrical pathways so you're always going to have issues. Thanks that's really nice to know. Over the last 18 years I've had episodes of mini SVT usually due to caffeine or stress but literally the last couple of weeks have been very difficult. I am experiencing skipped beats which then seem to overcompensate with a big one and then it beats normally until the next jump every 7 beats or so. It's really bad this evening and making me feel light headed and queasy. For the first time in my life though, someone (my husband) actually felt the jump this evening as soon as he put his fingers to my neck. I was so glad because it feels like noone takes me seriously. He's concerned now and wants to know whether to take me to the hospital but I said it's not life threatening but I really don't know what to do anymore. I'm just so glad that the internet has given me the opportunity to connect with others who have the same thing but may have had more up to date treatment. Any suggestions gratefully received.

[tachyboy]

I had my 3d ablation (2 for AF and 1 for flutter) 7 months ago Jan 15, 2015.  Had plenty of AF episodes for 3 months after the procedure then things calmed down and I stayed in sinus rhythm for 2 months.  After some very salty food and some excitement I went in to what my E.P. doc calls "Interventional Tachycardia".  The main problem is that I could resolve my AF in an hour with Flecainide.  The "Interventional tachycardia" will not self resolve and requires cardioversion and overnight in the hosp.( Arrrrrrgh!!)
I have been in sinus rhythm with skipped beats PACs etc. for a month now.  Has anyone heard of this term or know anything about prognosis with this??  Can't get much of an answer from the EP docs.

[tom_h]

Congrats on your ablation. Yes, it's very common to experiences skips and short runs of SVT during the recovery process, and may last up to a year or so.

[KellysHeart]

OK I see her comment was back from Oct 2014, oops :)

[KellysHeart]

Allena, I am new to the community, just had my ablation two days ago for SVT. I am experiencing the same thing, several skipped beats throughout the day. What I think is worth noting is that I notice them more when I am sitting reading, or working on the computer, or lying down trying to rest or sleep -- and I think it's just because at that moment I am more hyperfocused on my heart during this quiet time. So while I'm home resting post-procedure, I am also trying to keep busy and keep my mind off of it. The dr. office says this is normal, as does everyone else on this forum -- which is so reassuring!! We need to give it some time, and try to stay positive. I'm suggesting this to myself as much as I am to you :)