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Chance of heart ablation burning the nodes

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MichaelHeck
MichaelHeck

I've been wanting to join the Army after High School, however I have svt, and it seems the only way to get in is if I get an ablation, however my cardiologist says he thinks it might be close to the node but he's not sure. If I get the ablation, what are the chances of the ablation burning the node and requiring me to get a pacemaker?

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  • mary90
    mary90 MichaelHeck

    Posted

    Most experienced cardiologists would freeze rather than burn an area too close to the node - apparently this has much less chance of damaging the pacing mechanism of the heart.  Ask your cardiologist about this before making your decision.  Good luck!
    • MichaelHeck
      MichaelHeck mary90

      Posted

      Thanks, I'll be sure to bring it up the next time I see him.

  • Daashin
    Daashin MichaelHeck

    Posted

    Hello,

    What Mary mentioned is absolutely right.

    On a different note, as per my EP Doctor, they will not burn if it is close to the node. Alternative is to take medicine - Dilzem 90/120/240- regularly.

    An EP study can exactly determine if there is safe distance from the node to carry out ablation safely.

    Wish you good luck and success.

    • MichaelHeck
      MichaelHeck Daashin

      Posted

      Thanks as well, I'll ask my Cardiologist about an EP study when I see him in a month

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