Shortness of Breath following Ablation

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Hey All!

My mom had ablation for a-fib about 2.5 weeks ago (Pappone method)in

Rockford, IL. She seemed to come through the procedure pretty

well...even though it was a lengthy procedure (4.75 hrs. from

rolling in to rolling out of EP lab). We are aware that the heart

rhythm and rate are going to be somewhat erratic for a bit...after

all, she did have heart " spot welded " (one of her doctor's who has a

wonderful bedside manner and sense of humor refers to it as that!).

Mom stayed overnight in the hospital and was out by noon the next

day. She is getting along pretty well and trying not to use her

heart rate monitor to see when her rate is up--the doctor told her

that would make any sane person crazy, especially since it is going

to be out of whack for a bit. My Mom is experiencing a bit of

shortness of breath, however. Granted, she is somewhat out of

shape...which doesn't help. She is getting winded though. Both her

EP and her Internist are aware of this and nobody has sent up any

red flags.

Mom is 64, back on her Coumadin, 100mg of Tambocor 2X daily, and

50mg of Toprol XL once daily.

I think it would make my folks feel a little more comfortable if I

could share with them some stories from some of you who have had

ablations. One fellow on the CC site said he was very fatigued for

about a month after his procedure. Anyone who would care to share

would be greatly appreciated. Was anybody else out of breath,

fatigued, out of rhythm, etc? How long did it take before things

started settling down?

Thanks so much for the feedback...your help is appreciated. My

folks are very computer savy...so I am their little internet

researcher!

Rhonda

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Shortness of Breath following Ablation

Hey All!

My mom had ablation for a-fib about 2.5 weeks ago (Pappone method)in

Rockford, IL. She seemed to come through the procedure pretty

well...even though it was a lengthy procedure (4.75 hrs. from

rolling in to rolling out of EP lab). We are aware that the heart

rhythm and rate are going to be somewhat erratic for a bit...after

all, she did have heart " spot welded "

Great line! It's now what I'll be referring to the ablation as. It goes well

with 'rat poison' (warfarin) and 'barbecuing' (cardioversion). I haven't had my

ablation yet, but you'll find some very helpful folks here. There are also some

good post ablation posts in the archives. Not sure what terms I'd use to search

for them, tho.

Bill Manson

" Wouldn't you hate it if the future weren't the best thing you ever did? " --

Rauschenberg

[Guest guest]

Shortness of Breath following Ablation

Hey All!

My mom had ablation for a-fib about 2.5 weeks ago (Pappone method)in

Rockford, IL. She seemed to come through the procedure pretty

well...even though it was a lengthy procedure (4.75 hrs. from

rolling in to rolling out of EP lab). We are aware that the heart

rhythm and rate are going to be somewhat erratic for a bit...after

all, she did have heart " spot welded "

Great line! It's now what I'll be referring to the ablation as. It goes well

with 'rat poison' (warfarin) and 'barbecuing' (cardioversion). I haven't had my

ablation yet, but you'll find some very helpful folks here. There are also some

good post ablation posts in the archives. Not sure what terms I'd use to search

for them, tho.

Bill Manson

" Wouldn't you hate it if the future weren't the best thing you ever did? " --

Rauschenberg

[Guest guest]

Shortness of Breath following Ablation

Hey All!

My mom had ablation for a-fib about 2.5 weeks ago (Pappone method)in

Rockford, IL. She seemed to come through the procedure pretty

well...even though it was a lengthy procedure (4.75 hrs. from

rolling in to rolling out of EP lab). We are aware that the heart

rhythm and rate are going to be somewhat erratic for a bit...after

all, she did have heart " spot welded "

Great line! It's now what I'll be referring to the ablation as. It goes well

with 'rat poison' (warfarin) and 'barbecuing' (cardioversion). I haven't had my

ablation yet, but you'll find some very helpful folks here. There are also some

good post ablation posts in the archives. Not sure what terms I'd use to search

for them, tho.

Bill Manson

" Wouldn't you hate it if the future weren't the best thing you ever did? " --

Rauschenberg