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betty47298
betty47298

Is an ablation scary? What happens afterward? Do you hava to take tests before? 

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  • patrick23959
    patrick23959 betty47298

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    Dear Betty, I has my first cryogenic ablation two weeks ago at 51 years old. I was scared before hand, but everything went fine and thank goodness two weeks on I feel no side effects from the procedure. I would say however take a few days off afterwards to get back to complete strength and normality.
  • betty47298
    betty47298

    Posted

    What is cryogenic ablation? Are there different kinds.? How do you know you really need it?
  • cardiac_congo
    cardiac_congo betty47298

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    Hi Betty. I had a cryo ablation in december. Took me 3 weeks to recover. It was about 80% successful and im going back in early June for a further short procedure to aim to sort me fully. The consultant decided which process would be best suited to me. You should have a full range of tests beforehand which might include things such as a 24 or 48hr or 7day monitor, probably an echo or mri scan or similar tests to confirm your diagnosis. If ablation has been recommended, you need to discuss all of the pros and cons with your consultant so that you fully understand the risks etc. I was awake but sedated during the procedure and walking around a few hours after. Home next morning, but had i lived closer, could have gone home that evening. I was told to go easy, and rest for 7 days after, no driving for 3 days, then go from there. Ive been much much better than pre-procedure, but need that tweak. Im aged 52 btw.
    • ranijarar
      ranijarar cardiac_congo

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      Hi Congo,

      I'm 42 years I have Praxismal Afib since 10 years now my consultant recommended me to do cryoablation asap so that I booked for that on 23 may of this month in Hamburg by Prof. Kuck.

      Can you tell me in which hospital you did it and by who Dr..? Thanks

    • betty47298
      betty47298 ranijarar

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      I live in the U.S. I guess consultant means dr. over there. Why now after ten years? I must have had it for about seven. I have no symptoms but I know I have it as shown on the monitor. Do you know the percentage of afib you have for a week?
    • ranijarar
      ranijarar betty47298

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      Afib it comes and goes ... and mentained by 2 tablets daily of Multaq 400
    • ranijarar
      ranijarar betty47298

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      Why is 10 years ..My Dr told me to change My Lifestyle When I changed Afib didn't come..And when I break the lifestyle Afib will come..

      I suggest if you have no symptoms don't do ablation , try by changing your lifestyle first..

    • ranijarar
      ranijarar betty47298

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      In this case ok you can think about it but you have to do more tests ... Afib when it's comes to me it will not stop only in emergency and sometimes after 12 hours...
    • betty47298
      betty47298 ranijarar

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      Lifestyle ..like change it to what? What was it before? Do you mean exercise? What?
    • ranijarar
      ranijarar betty47298

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      I mean don't drink alcohol, no smoking, no caffeine , Healthy food , no stress , treat sleep opnea if you have, walk 30 minutes daily, don't do hard exercise, don't do high worm shower, humidity weather will cause afib... for me if I drink big shot of lemon juice afib will come but not strongly ...... treat the Overactive or less active thyroid...
    • betty47298
      betty47298 ranijarar

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      lemon juice..will try that...just wondering if this condition can kill you...
    • ranijarar
      ranijarar betty47298

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      Heart is very sensitive .. possible that allergic to anything in your life .. possible to record what you did before a palpitation to find out the reason .. is probably a reason from the type of food or drink .. type of movies or TV programs ..

  • betty47298
    betty47298

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    Thought it must involve many tests..monitor...where you on a blood thinner..someone wrote had to go on warfarin as reversible..
    • cardiac_congo
      cardiac_congo betty47298

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      Have you had a diagnosis yet? And yes, im on thinners, but not warfarin. I take rivaroxaban, and yes, it is one of the "no antidote" type. I couldnt be doing with inr tests every couple of days!! My bruises if i knock are a bit bigger but thats all so far.
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