Had one failed ablation now back to a few nore episodes
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Hello - just a bit of advice. My svt has been gradually getting worse in the sense I have more episodes but I am good at managing them. I had one alilaion attempt but it was too close to the AV node to complete. They have suggested the freeze version of it. As I've been managing my episodes without a n e (vagal techniques and taking a beta blocker usually gets it, after 45 mins or so), I kind of feel I don't want the trauma of going through it again (the worst bit was waking myself up snoring during the op 
however I am getting loads of flipflop type episodes, they aren't like my svt but it feels like my heart is about to trip into it. I've never really had hear before and they are happening up to once an hour.
Is it time to get back in there? Can I just ask for another appointment to see the specialist? Or do you go back to your GP?
Sorry so many questions thanks!
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mary90 Eddie_acorn
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I would ask to go straight back to the specialist first. If that fails then go back to the GP. I'm pretty sure if you've already had a failed ablation they won't ask you to go back to square one. Good luck!
Eddie_acorn mary90
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Thanks Mary, I think I knew the answer but it is just a bit frustrating! I'll call the specialist secretary and see if I can get an appointment.
bob51648 Eddie_acorn
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Eddie_acorn bob51648
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shirl1228 Eddie_acorn
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Hi Eddie I'm new to the SVT saga. It's been a lil over a month since I had my first one ever and hopefully my last. I was hospitalized for 9 days. Within those days I had an ablation done and they burned out several , they thought they saw a blockage and I had a catheter done the next day praise God no blockage and my heart was strong however my heart rate stayed rested at 50bpm. My option given was beta blockers or get a pacemaker put in to fix the problem. I opt for the pacemaker and have been fine so far. I hope all works out for you soon. Definitely return to ypur specialist.
tfxnyc Eddie_acorn
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That's a tough one. With my situation I have Inappropriate Sinus Tach. Had ablation for SVT about 10 years ago, I was fine for years, then a couple years ago the sinus tach flared up without warning. I was told there is nothing to ablate. For now I'm stuck with it. I have loop recorder implanted and I keep a medical journal documenting everything I possibly can. Keeping records and medical data is a good start and should help your doctors to treat you. Good luck.
ross90947 Eddie_acorn
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I was very concerned with the strange beats after my procedure which led me to start this forum. It was reassuring to hear that this is sometimes common in the recovery process. I also did a 24 monitor which came back good... 1 % pvc 's and nothing abnormal. Since then I've been pretty active, elliptical, biking, weight lifting, golf and haven't experienced any svt's. A few moments where it might have triggered before and kind of felt it try but it didn't.
Xhiro108 Eddie_acorn
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Eddie,
I'm not sure what the answer to your question... But I can sort of relate. I'm 29. I had several episodes of SVT last summer-sustaining 260! Which was resistant to vagal maneuvers and beta blockers. Ablation was in August. They got the problem area causing the av nodal reentry but there was a dormant area they couldn't get. Things were smooth sailing till recently. Wasn't taking beta blocker per medical advice. All was good. Anyway, recently, we noticed my heart rate has been fluctuating 20 bpm up and down constantly, while at rest. No svt per say, but recently my resting has been between 90 to 115. With betas, about 70 to 90s. Have you had any issues like this? I have a monitor but the thing is useless as it only records "events". It doesn't record basic heart rate all the time.