Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Posted May 20, 2006 Hi If I have AV node dysfunction does that mean that AV node ablation would be the only option? RE: Re: Hi from UK- ine, I know that years ago the AV node ablation was used more often than today because so many other ablation procedures had not been developed. Just about the only reason for doing an AV ablation today is to control rapid ventricular rhythms which cannot be slowed satisfatorily with other procedures or medications. I know that your in the know, but figured I'D post this anyway. Good luck, Quote
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Posted May 20, 2006 ine, I wish I knew the answer but I really can only speculate and use logic to approach it. Sometimes people have certain heart blocks in which not all signals get through from that atria to the ventricles. In this case some of the beats are dropped. One type of this problem can be treated with meds, and another types require a medical venricular pacemaker which signals the venticles to contract when a signal from the atrium is blocked at the AV node. I think you have this kind of " demand " pacemaker which kicks in when needed. That is about all I can offer. My guess is that a disfunction of the AV node does not necessitate an AV ablation, but I am only speculating. Maybe , who works with this technology on a day to day basis could comment, or maybe someone else could offerer definitive info. I am flattered that you asked me. ine pj.gilmartin@...> wrote: Hi If I have AV node dysfunction does that mean that AV node ablation would be the only option? RE: Re: Hi from UK- ine, I know that years ago the AV node ablation was used more often than today because so many other ablation procedures had not been developed. Just about the only reason for doing an AV ablation today is to control rapid ventricular rhythms which cannot be slowed satisfatorily with other procedures or medications. I know that your in the know, but figured I'D post this anyway. Good luck, 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. Quote
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Posted May 20, 2006 Thanks for your reply, that is right I have a demand pacer which is dual chamber one lead to the ventricle and one to the atria it also has automatic mode switching. ine RE: Re: Hi from UK- ine, I know that years ago the AV node ablation was used more often than today because so many other ablation procedures had not been developed. Just about the only reason for doing an AV ablation today is to control rapid ventricular rhythms which cannot be slowed satisfatorily with other procedures or medications. I know that your in the know, but figured I'D post this anyway. Good luck, 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. Quote
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Posted May 20, 2006 Hi ine, I'm not sure what you mean by " dysfunction " . is correct in that sometimes the AV node just doesn't conduct the impulse that was generated in the atrium, to the ventricle (via the bundle of Hiss and to the Perkinge fibers, causing a ventricular contraction. If your AV node is not conducting these impulses, ablating it really wouldn't do anything, you would most likely require a pacemaker that would " guarantee " that your ventricles are contracting at least 60 times a minute. The pacemaker wouldn't " fire " unless your ventricular rate dropped below a certain predetermined beats per minute, ie 60 or 70 is the common setting. Without more information, this is the best I can answer you... . Van Deusen ceasargracie@...> wrote: ine, I wish I knew the answer but I really can only speculate and use logic to approach it. Sometimes people have certain heart blocks in which not all signals get through from that atria to the ventricles. In this case some of the beats are dropped. One type of this problem can be treated with meds, and another types require a medical venricular pacemaker which signals the venticles to contract when a signal from the atrium is blocked at the AV node. I think you have this kind of " demand " pacemaker which kicks in when needed. That is about all I can offer. My guess is that a disfunction of the AV node does not necessitate an AV ablation, but I am only speculating. Maybe , who works with this technology on a day to day basis could comment, or maybe someone else could offerer definitive info. I am flattered that you asked me. ine pj.gilmartin@...> wrote: Hi If I have AV node dysfunction does that mean that AV node ablation would be the only option? RE: Re: Hi from UK- ine, I know that years ago the AV node ablation was used more often than today because so many other ablation procedures had not been developed. Just about the only reason for doing an AV ablation today is to control rapid ventricular rhythms which cannot be slowed satisfatorily with other procedures or medications. I know that your in the know, but figured I'D post this anyway. Good luck, 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. Quote
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