Second ablation and risks

Hello all,

I recently had an ablation done and it was somewhat unsuccessful. It has made my heart go into a stable sinus rhythm but I still am having SVT's. In fact I had about 62 episodes in about 9 weeks. Now my cardiologist suggests another attempt but warns me that it may cut off all natural impulses to my heart and I would then need to be 100% paced. I am wondering if anyone else has been faced with this and what your opinions might be. I have CHF and COPD. This is a vicious combination because one affects the other at times. Right now the doctor suggested I double my dose of Lopressor which, he thinks, may help with the SVT's. I don't know what would be best to do. I already have an ICD in place, which fired 7 times earlier this year. If being totally paced would help stabilize my situation I am willing to do it. But I am not sure and I need some advice from those who have been there. Thanks.

2 Comments

Ablations

by MaryJaneSparks - 2014-12-24 02:12:59

I've had 4 cardiac ablations in the past 8 yrs. the 4th one left me Brady & in 2nd degree heart block, requiring a PM. Hope you feel better soon.

Ablation risk

by john6775 - 2014-12-25 10:12:25

I am a 44 yo male, last year I was required to have an ablation to correct an SVT. Zero history of heart issues. Ablation went wrong and created complete heart block and 100 percent PM depend. I would take the Meds until forced to have a PM. Not sure your age but the PM will need to be replaced ball park 10 years.

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