Re: Ablation Therapy - update

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/19/04 6:24:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

john.christmas2@... writes:

> PVI and found after a while that they returned and stayed in a Sinus

> rhythm ?

>

,

After my PVA, It took me 90 days to be AF free. That was over two years ago.

Some folks it takes a few days or weeks, others a few months. The heart has to

heal and remodel itself. Did you have a full PVI? Right and left sides and

flutter.

Does your AF feel different? Lighter? Fluttery?

Rich O

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/19/04 6:24:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

john.christmas2@... writes:

> PVI and found after a while that they returned and stayed in a Sinus

> rhythm ?

>

,

After my PVA, It took me 90 days to be AF free. That was over two years ago.

Some folks it takes a few days or weeks, others a few months. The heart has to

heal and remodel itself. Did you have a full PVI? Right and left sides and

flutter.

Does your AF feel different? Lighter? Fluttery?

Rich O

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/19/04 6:24:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

john.christmas2@... writes:

> PVI and found after a while that they returned and stayed in a Sinus

> rhythm ?

>

,

After my PVA, It took me 90 days to be AF free. That was over two years ago.

Some folks it takes a few days or weeks, others a few months. The heart has to

heal and remodel itself. Did you have a full PVI? Right and left sides and

flutter.

Does your AF feel different? Lighter? Fluttery?

Rich O

[Guest guest]

Greetings,

I know how you feel at this moment. I had 2 ablations with a fairly " rough

ride " until I was cured. Others here have been through what you are now

experiencing.

Please see:

http://www.a-fib.com/PersonalExperiences.htm

My story is one of them. As you may know, it is the scar tissue from the

ablation that serves as a sort of electrical insulation. That can take weeks

to

form. Some hearts (like mine) are more complicated than others. Best of luck,

[Guest guest]

Hi :

You didn't mention any rhythm control drugs to backup the PVA. Assume you were

prescribed some.

The material I received on " what to expect " after the PVA says:

" After undergoing ablation, it is very common for patients to experience skipped

beats or the feeling that their heart may race or return to short episodes of

AF. This period of " heart beat irritability " is normal & usually occurs during

the first 2 to 6 weeks post ablation. "

I would be disappointed, too, but its way to early to say the procedure won't

work for you. There have been many posts on this board over the months with

similar beginnings as yours that had a good outcome.

You said you e-mailed your EP. I would be getting him/her on the phone, if I

were you.

Good Luck -

Thor

Ablation Therapy - update

Hi Everyone.

I lasted in sinus rhythm after my PVI for about 32 hours. As I

write to you I am in full blown A-Fib and have been for over 3 hours

now. To say I am disappointed is putting it mildly. After 21 years

of various arrythmias I was hoping,just hoping that this would give

me life back. I have sent off an email to my EP explaining my

current situation and I am waiting for a reply.

Is there anyone out there who has experienced these problems after a

PVI and found after a while that they returned and stayed in a Sinus

rhythm ?

Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com

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send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help

Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be

acted upon without consultation with one's physician.

[Guest guest]

Hi :

You didn't mention any rhythm control drugs to backup the PVA. Assume you were

prescribed some.

The material I received on " what to expect " after the PVA says:

" After undergoing ablation, it is very common for patients to experience skipped

beats or the feeling that their heart may race or return to short episodes of

AF. This period of " heart beat irritability " is normal & usually occurs during

the first 2 to 6 weeks post ablation. "

I would be disappointed, too, but its way to early to say the procedure won't

work for you. There have been many posts on this board over the months with

similar beginnings as yours that had a good outcome.

You said you e-mailed your EP. I would be getting him/her on the phone, if I

were you.

Good Luck -

Thor

Ablation Therapy - update

Hi Everyone.

I lasted in sinus rhythm after my PVI for about 32 hours. As I

write to you I am in full blown A-Fib and have been for over 3 hours

now. To say I am disappointed is putting it mildly. After 21 years

of various arrythmias I was hoping,just hoping that this would give

me life back. I have sent off an email to my EP explaining my

current situation and I am waiting for a reply.

Is there anyone out there who has experienced these problems after a

PVI and found after a while that they returned and stayed in a Sinus

rhythm ?

Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com

List owner: AFIBsupport-owner

For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email,

send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help

Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be

acted upon without consultation with one's physician.

[Guest guest]

Hi :

You didn't mention any rhythm control drugs to backup the PVA. Assume you were

prescribed some.

The material I received on " what to expect " after the PVA says:

" After undergoing ablation, it is very common for patients to experience skipped

beats or the feeling that their heart may race or return to short episodes of

AF. This period of " heart beat irritability " is normal & usually occurs during

the first 2 to 6 weeks post ablation. "

I would be disappointed, too, but its way to early to say the procedure won't

work for you. There have been many posts on this board over the months with

similar beginnings as yours that had a good outcome.

You said you e-mailed your EP. I would be getting him/her on the phone, if I

were you.

Good Luck -

Thor

Ablation Therapy - update

Hi Everyone.

I lasted in sinus rhythm after my PVI for about 32 hours. As I

write to you I am in full blown A-Fib and have been for over 3 hours

now. To say I am disappointed is putting it mildly. After 21 years

of various arrythmias I was hoping,just hoping that this would give

me life back. I have sent off an email to my EP explaining my

current situation and I am waiting for a reply.

Is there anyone out there who has experienced these problems after a

PVI and found after a while that they returned and stayed in a Sinus

rhythm ?

Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com

List owner: AFIBsupport-owner

For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email,

send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help

Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be

acted upon without consultation with one's physician.

[Guest guest]

> Hi Everyone.

> I lasted in sinus rhythm after my PVI for about 32 hours. As I

> write to you I am in full blown A-Fib and have been for over 3

hours

> now. To say I am disappointed is putting it mildly. After 21 years

> of various arrythmias I was hoping,just hoping that this would give

> me life back.

, I would certainly phone your doc's office and if they tell you

to hang in there and you are still fibbing tomorrow, I would call

them back then.

I certainly have seen posts from others who had afib episodes in the

1-3 month period after an ablation and then went into " permanent "

sinus. However, I think more than 50% (can someone correct this

number?) of people need a second touchup ablation, because the docs

are so cautious about not doing too much to the heart.

I can understand why this is so discouraging, but it may be perfectly

normal and just part of the healing process. Also, your doc may want

to adjust whatever med he has you on for the transition stage.

It is way too early to lose hope. Hang in there.

[Guest guest]

Regarding 50% of patients needing touchups. I dont think thats

accurate. I believe the success rates for the " Best " clinics are

around 80% 1st ablation and around 90% after second. These success

rates depend on many factors including how persistent your afib,

health of heart, how long you've had afib, etc. etc.

> 1-3 month period after an ablation and then went into " permanent "

> sinus. However, I think more than 50% (can someone correct this

> number?) of people need a second touchup ablation, because the docs

> are so cautious about not doing too much to the heart.

>

> I can understand why this is so discouraging, but it may be

perfectly

> normal and just part of the healing process. Also, your doc may

want

> to adjust whatever med he has you on for the transition stage.

>

> It is way too early to lose hope. Hang in there.

[Guest guest]

Regarding 50% of patients needing touchups. I dont think thats

accurate. I believe the success rates for the " Best " clinics are

around 80% 1st ablation and around 90% after second. These success

rates depend on many factors including how persistent your afib,

health of heart, how long you've had afib, etc. etc.

> 1-3 month period after an ablation and then went into " permanent "

> sinus. However, I think more than 50% (can someone correct this

> number?) of people need a second touchup ablation, because the docs

> are so cautious about not doing too much to the heart.

>

> I can understand why this is so discouraging, but it may be

perfectly

> normal and just part of the healing process. Also, your doc may

want

> to adjust whatever med he has you on for the transition stage.

>

> It is way too early to lose hope. Hang in there.

[Guest guest]

Regarding 50% of patients needing touchups. I dont think thats

accurate. I believe the success rates for the " Best " clinics are

around 80% 1st ablation and around 90% after second. These success

rates depend on many factors including how persistent your afib,

health of heart, how long you've had afib, etc. etc.

> 1-3 month period after an ablation and then went into " permanent "

> sinus. However, I think more than 50% (can someone correct this

> number?) of people need a second touchup ablation, because the docs

> are so cautious about not doing too much to the heart.

>

> I can understand why this is so discouraging, but it may be

perfectly

> normal and just part of the healing process. Also, your doc may

want

> to adjust whatever med he has you on for the transition stage.

>

> It is way too early to lose hope. Hang in there.