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Svt albation

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adam73510
adam73510

Can you get put to sleep while having the albation as I don't think I could go through with it being awake.

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  • Dumodal
    Dumodal adam73510

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    You can opt for that option, talk to you electrophysiologist and ask about it, some prefer conscious sedation others complete sedation.
  • tanya04747
    tanya04747 adam73510

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    Hi I've had two cardiac ablations for SVT and yes it's uncomfortable but not painful!! The experts are reassuring and being a health care professional myself I would never opt to go to sleep when it's not necessary!! Also when you're awake and they give you drugs to induce your arrhythmia, I'm led to believe they get a clearer picture of what's going on. I'm a wimp and I managed under local so anyone can!! If it can give a clearer picture avoid a GA!! Hope that helps!! 

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