Arrhythmias Support Group

Cardiac arrhythmia is a group of conditions in which the muscle contraction of the heart is irregular or is faster or slower than normal. Some arrhythmias are life-threatening medical emergencies that can cause cardiac arrest and sudden death. Others cause aggravating symptoms, such as an awareness of a different heart beat, or palpitation, which can be annoying.

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Ablation

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Just looking for information on this procedure. Doc wants me to have it, but I want more information. I'm a bit nervous about it...not sure if I'm going to have it done or not. Anyone had it done?? Anyone had long-term side effects?? Thanks!
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I had an ablation back in March.. everything went well during and after the surgery.
The A-Flutter cleared up, but I continue to have A-Fib.
I have provided some info you, I hope it helps.
In cardiac ablation, a form of energy renders a small section of damaged tissue inactive. This puts an end to arrhythmias that originated at the problematic site.

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/treating-arrhythmias-ablation

take care
cjosie
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I had one done on Oct. 11th...still feel flutters and fast heartbeat though...hopefully it will stop soon.
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I had an ablation done in 6/06. I had it for Left Vent Tach. All went well. I saw one of the best..Dr. Milstien in St. Cloud, MN. I have not had any problems, but did develop A Fib this year and not sure if related to everything else, but Dr. upped my BP pills and haven't had much of fluttering since except during stress and hormonal changes. Good luck!
BriS.
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I had one done about 10 years ago. Absolutely no side effects, was one of the best things I have ever done - it really helped my heart!
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I did this in October, the procedure itself was scary thinking about, but actually it was worse just thinking about then doing it. My cardiolgist used the cryo instead of thermo and it went well, however I had a fear of blood clots before and was diagnosed two days after my procedure, which was highly unusual. I do know two people that had ablations and would do it again...I would do it again if I didn't have a PE, but there is no guarantee.
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I had an ablation in Nov,2007. The procedure went well, but neither the flutter or fibrillation was fixed, but I did get a pacemaker, which is helping my atria beat correctly. I may go in for a second procedure to fix whatever they missed the first time around.
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