ABLATION for ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: Watch a live procedure!

[@mitseraffej5812]

I had this procedure for both atrial fibrillation and flutter over 10 years ago. Good result and got back to my job as an airline pilot.

[@hairylarry6167]

What a praise! I am very happy for you. That was 10 years ago! I just had my 3rd. They got it all this time!

[@ShawnMurray]

I had one over ten years ago too, but mine came back and I'm looking to get another one. I had it done for SVT though.

[@mitseraffej5812]

@@ShawnMurray Hope all goes well. When they did my ablation they definitively ruled out any rouge pathways to the ventricular ie. SVT. If it had of been SVT I doubt if I would have been allowed back into aviation. Good luck.

[@ebo5246]

@@mitseraffej5812 you're still at risk of developing it again

[@mitseraffej5812]

@@ebo5246 Yep, and at risk of developing every other ailment known to man, however I hope/plan to die before I ever get sick again.

[@lumanisscribe9102]

I had an ablation procedure a week ago for atrial flutter. I was out, but understand it was two hours of difficult surgery, where they mapped and ablated two veins on one side of my heart, and went to the other side and mapped and ablated another two veins. These veins were producing rogue electrical signals that were taking over my heart, and making it beat 111 bpm like a metronome. I am now back to normal (60bpm), and they said it won't come back. These doctors are so far beyond amazing that I have no words. We are so lucky to be living in this age of modern medicine!! Ps, 78 years old :).

[@sueraiders]

My doctor asked me to have one because I have a fib do you know what I told the doctor, no thank you.

[@chuckayers3775]

I'm scheduled for one Dec 15 I have heard after people have one they have to have another also I have to take xarelto which I don't want too don't do well with meds have to have ct scan with contrast before I have it really nervous about all of this

[@lumanisscribe9102]

​@@chuckayers3775 After my ablation procedure, my Dr put me on Eliquis, which is a blood thinner similar to xarelto. I haven't noticed any problems, and I am now much more immune to strokes. So at 79, I'm thankful for that. I also had a contrast ct scan, no problemo. I wish you the same outcomes, where there just aren't any problems. :). And if my heart stayed at 112 bpm, that made it much easier for blood to pool somewhere and form a clot, and give me a stroke. Now it is normal at 50-70 bpm. That raises my probability of living a few more years, that is a huge win for me ;).

[@gardenhill6502]

I had ablation in 2016 in Birmingham. It was not too bad. Felt like a mule kicked me in the chest for a few days. Don't think everyone has this though. Afib mostly gone but still take blood thinner and other meds. Been watching some KZbin about a procedure procedure called mini maze in Texas. Performed on outside of heart. More invasive but seems to be having good results.

[@gdiup9241]

@@chuckayers3775 wishing you the best, SO having it done Dec 5

[@koltonkiser9331]

I just got mine today and it was honestly incredible. My wisdom teeth procedure was more painful than this lol. I experienced absolutely no pain at all and I highly suggest anyone questioning the procedure to go through with it. I immediately noticed a better change as soon as I woke up!

[@SoapinTrucker]

​@@wza223-fo3mc get an ablation! 😎👍

[@cynthiaa.verdow5117]

Thank you so much for your very reasssuring report. I am not usually all that anxious about surgical procedures, but this one has me very afraid. I appreciate your taking the time to advise your experience to people like me who are so afraid of this.

[@Andog84]

Thank you ❤

[@LeoTheLion1679]

I work for an EP cardiologist who has done over 1000 of these procedures. Not one complication from a single patient under his watch. Incredible!

[@Joox_02]

I would like to get heart ablation done to cure my SVT. I've been drinking beta blockers for the past 1 year and I want to get rid of it forever to finally continue working out. But the procedure is scaring the s**t out of me. What is the worst thing a patient can to during the procedure and is it really that bad or am I just overthinking?

[@linanicolia1363]

yes !

[@cold4942]

Do you mean El Paso Texas??

[@taylorsimpson4015]

@@cold4942 EP = electrophysiology/electrophysiologist

[@davidanderson8469]

No fun though. It's heavy duty surgery but very effective.

[@parasramramnath8139]

I had a second Ablation Wednesday 11th October.It’s three days now and I am feeling very good.The first one was four yrs ago in 2019 .I am really grateful to my Doctor and the entire Staff for this Great relief.Prior to my situation I was unaware that such a highly scientific procedure existed.It’s my wish that all persons with A/Fib get this procedure May God bless everyone.

[@homerj2017]

This was the thing that changed my life 15 years ago.At rest 200 bpm before and 75-90 bpm after.The calmness in my chest is phenomenal today.

[@2weeksago642]

Are PVCs hard to diagnose?

[@marknagle617]

@@2weeksago642 yes and no….No, because they are very easy to see on an EKG or if you have a holster on. YEs, because you may only have them infrequently and not at the time of being monitored. Infrequent PVC’s shouldn’t be anything to worry about

[@richfortin08]

Damn I had to have an ablation in December and then March last year and now a year later am a fib and svt again , I’m exhausted with this crap

[@keiththornton7202]

@@richfortin08 So sorry RF. I just had my second ablation yesterday. Hope I am forever done with electrical issues. I pray yours gets fixed.

[@richfortin08]

@@keiththornton7202 hoping for no complications with you brotha, may that be the last time you gotta have one

[@kdcromley]

I had this procedure in 2006. Cardiac Ablation changed my life. It is awesome and I have never had a problem again!!!

[@tameishax8322]

I’m on the waiting list for this, was you sedated?

[@marilynb8136]

I'm a retired nurse and having my ablation surgery in late October. I'm not fearful, as I really need this. I am very limited as to physical activity and pray I will be able to live a better life. I'm 73 years old and this surgery will buy me some time!!!

[@lizevandermerwe9192]

I just had an Ablasion done on Wednesday the 24th. Awake for the first hour of the procedure! It wasn't painful, just a little uncomfortable. But seeing little bits of what happens was truly a mind blowing experience! Im on day 3 after my ablasion and so far not one palpitation or fainting!! Im so excited to be able to excersize or even take a shower without having to rest!! Minimal invasion for such a massive difference in my life! It's really just amazing what medical procedures have come!

[@WazMK]

@Trade Tested Mark Its been two weeks now and i truly feel like a new person! I must admit, it was a little overwhelming to even just be in the EP Lab. But if you can wrap your head around how amazing the procedure is - the excitement far over weighs the fear. I did some breathing exercise while they where prepping and with the initial insertion of the catheter - that really helped me to stay calm. Inhale in though your nose and out through your mouth - You've got this!! Good Luck! Let us know how it went! Where are you from?

[@WazMK]

@Trade Tested Mark Ag i have no idea why i'm replying from my husbands profile! Hehe, Anyway - that was me! Lize! Good Luck with your procedure!

[@silentstorm2239]

Lizé Van Der Merwe Hi I had my ablation at Duke but had to be awake because of an I c d implant. The scariest procedure I have ever had. It was well worth it . Six years ago I had the implant but was shocked many many times. The Drs just kept changing my medications instead of having an ablation performed. I feel so much better and no more shocks . Best of health to you !!!

[@lizevandermerwe9192]

@@silentstorm2239 i could not agree with you more.. Scariest but so worth it!!! Enjoy your new beat!

[@mohdfirdausjailan]

My Afib comes again after 3 month of my first abliation. I just finish my second abliation 2 weeks ago. So far, i feel better than the first one.

[@LMatters1]

How lucky are we to have technologies like this? I had five ablations, one for Flutter and then three for Atrial Fibrillation and the last for both AF and Flutter. Obviously I was a difficult patient but now, nearly 10 years later, I have never felt better. Thank you to the scientists and the medical experts who have enabled procedures like this. I am VERY grateful to you all.

[@2weeksago642]

Are you able yo drink alcohol and caffeinated beverages after your procedure?

[@LMatters1]

@@2weeksago642 Most certainly. I drink both nearly every day.

[@2weeksago642]

@@LMatters1 that’s awesome. I’m glad to hear that!

[@yellowlonghornrooster1868]

Can I ask u a question ..I've had CHF for over 20 yrs I had my icd shock me in November by mid November they were telling me it was AFib I said I don't think so ..I don't feel anything I'm not having any symptoms..me like a fool I took the operation Bec I've been dealing with their chf clinic for 12 yrs ..the first 3 weeks out the hospital I felt great normal around Xmas I started feeling dizzy all the time started feeling nauseous like I'm fainting .. I read that ablation can bring on heart rhythm problems..I've told my doctors I've never had any of these systems ..I've had heart failure a few times over the yrs and I've never had these symptoms ...is it possible the heart abrasion did more damage than good ..

[@marshalldressel9615]

It’s a shame you ere never advised you could had an alternative method. An epicardiac ablation by Dr. Randall Wolf at The Debakey Cardiac Center at Houston Methodist in Houston, Texas. You should be advised that rather than the multiple, heart damaging procedures you under went, Dr. Wolf’s method is done once and your AFIB is cured. Additionally, he clamps off the left atrial appendage during every procedure. That clamp prevents clots well enough that anticoagulants are never required again. A few per cent of his patients experience remaining atrial flutter which an electro physiologist can map and then do one or two pinpoint ablations (far, far less damaging than the massive damage and certainly not multiple times. It’s aired on KZbin…Dr. Randall Wolf, AFIB, Houston Method are thr key words). As a board certified neonatologist, I knew to do extensive research before deciding how my AFIB was treated. I was one of the few percent that required the much easier, safer mapping with single point (occasionally 2-3) ablation. I require no cardiac meds nor anti coagulants. I can now do any activity and will never suffer catastrophic bleeds. Dr. Marshall Dressel Board Certified Neonatologist

[@Bill.R.124]

Planning to have my ablation end of the month and feeling very, very anxious. Being in health care over 40 years, I think I know too much. This was very helpful, though. Nice to see all the positive comments.

[@bignasa5386]

This procedure is life changing, especially if you get it done when you’re younger. Had mine done in 2017 at 30 years old after spending all of my 20s trying to manage it. Recovery was easy peasy and now officially cured going on almost 4 years without any issues. I would recommend this for anyone who is younger and struggling with afib. Nip it in the butt now and thrive!

[@raymond9534]

Did you have lone atrial fibrillation?

[@erinmc404]

Thank you for this! My husband is 23 and getting his done today.

[@watchoutofpocket]

Hey man! I’m about to be 30 with your same exact thought process and got it done. Did you also still feel some flutters right after the procedure? And if so, for how long after did they last?

[@trevorthebest1]

@@erinmc404I'm 24 and having it done on the 28th of May 2024. I'm nervous as can be, worried about dying from it but that's just anxiety for me.

[@erinmc404]

@@trevorthebest1 totally understand the worries!! My husband and I had the same. Here’s some hope; a year later and he’s had no more episodes and every doctor says his heart looks perfect!! 🙏🏼🤩

[@luhoffma8836]

I had this today and it was amazing. No pain just my throat was scratchy from the oxygen tube. Happy I had it done.

[@hershela..zbates602]

I am having one of these procedures in about a week; so, I am glad that I was able to find one online.

[@hairylarry6167]

This is a fascinating video. Just 7 days ago, ( June 2) I had my 3rd heart ablation. This time they did it on the inside and outside. Had it done at Indianapolis, St. Vincent. After 21 years of being shocked and my heart going out of pace, I am finally freed from this arrhythmia curse. I will never be able to thank all the Doctors enough and the staff who helped me get this done. I am now 67, This video was great!

[@shanita1178]

Why did you have to have three im having my 2nd one tomorrow

[@hairylarry6167]

@@shanita1178 Antoine, I just plain had too much heart scar tissue. Stemmed from having 5 heart attacks. First one was at age 39. I'll say a prayer for you that this surgery will help you greatly. Usually the 2nd one does the trick. God Speed bro.

[@SayNever]

God bless you

[@shanita1178]

I had the surgery and yes I'm still in afib so I don't want to do another surgery but I'm really lost now at this point.

[@hairylarry6167]

@@shanita1178 Antoine, trust in the Lord. Go see another heart Dr. If you have to, get another ablation. NEVER GIVE UP. I switched heart Doctors. Indianapolis has the greatest heart surgeons in the world. I will pray for you friend.

[@josephc.3192]

Had this procedure done last year. Great results and I was home the same day. I was so terrified but it ended up being nothing to be worried about. Getting my wisdom teeth pulled was worse.

[@JP-vq7wg]

Hi. I’ve been having pvcs over a year and they are scaring me to death. I meet with my cardiologist in December to discuss more. They want to try medication but I would rather just have this procedure. Though I am scared but I can’t keep living like this. How are you feeling now?

[@blakemoore666]

Joseph C., were you bothered daily by palpitations?

[@josephc.3192]

@@JP-vq7wg JP I am feeling good. I think due to my young age (I'm only in my mid 20's) the cardiologist wanted to go in and do the procedure right away. We never even discussed treating the afib with medication. I hope you get your situation worked out friend.

[@josephc.3192]

@@blakemoore666 No. My Afib was for the most part symptom less. I was in the hospital for some stomach issues and they ended up seeing it on the EKG they perform as standard procedure.

[@blakemoore666]

@@josephc.3192 Wow, so you never had palpitations or anything? Did you ever feel fatigued? I guess a fair amount of people experience no symptoms of afib.

[@charlesharrell-y4f]

I just had my #2 ablation Feb 8. I went through everything that was said on the papers. I felt as if someone beat me up. It is 3 weeks now and I’m feeling great. I’m tired but I know that I’ll be fine. These doctors are brilliant, the process is brilliant also. My age is 75.

[@Mikeppodcast]

Why two ablations?

[@charlesharrell-y4f]

@@Mikeppodcast it’s one wasn’t enough. I am doing great and will be 77 in April. All my ekgs are perfect. I am happy this is over

[@Mikeppodcast]

@@charlesharrell-y4f So no issues at all? Hey recommended I get it done but I’m scared because I have chemical sensitivity and am scared something can happen with the anesthesia.

[@jonnyjetstreamer997]

That’s just unbelievable…who dreamed up that whole procedure? Amazing

[@bettyweimer9582]

I had an ablation for SVT in April 2024..so far no rapid heart beat!!

[@natopeacekeeper97]

I had this procedure done recently. Thank you so much for showing us what is involved in this.

[@izzyrohr6707]

I’m 21 and have bad tachycardia. I haven’t been able to do anything I used to do before these episodes started happening. I was a college athlete for 3 years and never had any problems up until I was done with sports and now I can even go to class without feeling like I’m going to just drop. This gives me hope that my cardiologist will actually listen to me and help me.

[@jacksutherland259]

Izzy Rohr do you have an ICD implanted?

[@asmaatmi3172]

@@jacksutherland259 can you explain more

[@jacksutherland259]

@@asmaatmi3172 just was wondering if he had a pacemaker/defibrillator implanted.

[@AG-IR]

Keep at them. I’m 33, had flutter/A-fib since 18. Wasn’t until they finally caught it when I went to A&E, that they done something. I explained that it’s really affecting my quality of life as I’ve gave up all of my sports and hobbies. Then catheter ablation was discussed. Got it booked next month.

[@AG-IR]

@Chris Chalton great. Heart actually feels normal now and doesn’t skip beats or anything. Procedure was 3 hours as they couldn’t induce the arrhythmia - but got there in the end. Went in at 10am, left at 7pm that night. Had to take it easy for couple of weeks. All up and fine now and back to normal life.

[@mykittens7906]

I had this done in May 2023 and it wasn't bad at all! I am so thankful for being able to have it - living with Afib is awful.

[@21lt]

I had a cryo-ablation done this past April. Great results and the recovery was so easy. It’s incredible what these doctors can do.

[@MegaSkills9]

Please tell me WHY they recommended CRYO (Cold) for you, as opposed to the other HEAT type of Ablation? - I am still trying to find out which is better and WHEN they pick one over the other type. Thank you for a reply.

[@21lt]

@@MegaSkills9 Supposedly it has a better success rate than the regular heat type ablation. I had mine this past April and I have not had any problems. The recovery was super easy and pretty much pain free. If you’re looking to get an ablation talk to your doctor about both options to see what will work best for you. Good luck and don’t be afraid.

[@ElleInStitches]

I'm 17 and soon about to have this procedure done for my AVNRT, this video reassures me that the procedure will go smoothly. I feel so excited to get back to normal student life without my palpitations.

[@yesseniasanchez8033]

How were you diagnosed? I went to the doctor for many years and my doctors said it was not likely I had a heart issue because I was young. In high school I was not feeling great and felt the worst at PE class. I was so tired and didn’t know I had palpitations because I was so use to feeling bad all the time. I wasn’t diagnosed until my first year in college, I luckily fainted at home and not at school 😭. They took me out of ER and I was diagnosed with a fib at 19. I’ve had symptoms since way before tho. I’ll be 21 soon and I plan to have an ablation soon. I’m a little nervous I’m not gonna lie, I know it doesn’t hurt but ppl say it’s uncomfortable 😪. I also wanted to ask, how has your heart condition affected you at school?

[@ElleInStitches]

@Yessenia Sanchez it took me absolutely FOREVER to get diagnosed. I had the same thing as you where the doctors told me I was "too young to have a heart condition" and that it's most likely anxiety related. The thing is that I'm never anxious when my palpitations happen, and I'll be sat down and happy watching tv and then suddenly my heart races and I can't breathe and my body starts shaking. We had to try for around 2 years to get me diagnosed cos the first public doctor I saw thought I had a muscular skeletal issue, and that was a year and a half ago, this year we had to pay for a private cardiologist after 5 stressful trips to A and E with no success, and them sending me right back home again, we even bought a mini ECG machine to record my heart cos the doctors apparently couldn't see anything on the scans, luckily my private cardiologist was the best I've ever had and he diagnosed me after I showed him my records, symptoms and history with my episodes. He was the ONLY ONE who believed me. None else did, all the rest thought I was just an anxious hypochondriac teenager. I've had this condition for years but at the time I thought it was normal, In school it makes it really difficult to get from one class to another without feeling faint or dizzy, alot of the time I also can't sit down for too long otherwise I'll lose circulation in random parts of my body. I see stars when I stand up too. One of my worst episodes occurred in April this year in which I collapsed and couldn't breathe or speak. My heart was going at 180 bpm and I had to take 4 months off school because of it. I'm still recovering and waiting for my surgery so I can go back and study again but in the meantime I'm at home. Trust the process cos it's not easy. Soon you'll be able to do the things you wanted to, it just requires ALOT of persistence and pestering the doctors until they listen (because goodness they could never do it the first time). I hope you have a speedy recovery cos I know what it's like to have those moments of feeling like you're not sure what's next. Good luck hun!

[@yesseniasanchez8033]

@@ElleInStitches i can totally relate to all your saying. I wasn’t able to go to a private doctor which made it longer because I also had my coverage taken away when I was having issues, so many time I didn’t go to the ER because I couldn’t afford to pay the bills. The same thing happened to me though, i couldn’t breathe, I would see stars, and my heart would race at the same fast pace as yours or higher and I would be totally okay. At school when I had no idea and didn’t visit the doctor I couldn’t sit for too long as well or my body parts would go numb. Thanks! I hope you recover as well👍🏾🙏🏽praying that you heal completely !

[@ElleInStitches]

@@yesseniasanchez8033 I'm so sorry you had to go through that. We're in this together now so I wish you the best of luck for recovery. God bless 💜

[@Kombivar]

I can't wait to have my one done in 6 months, I have a regular episodes of SVT lasting between 1 - 19h. The procedure is astounding, I hope I will remember most of it after :D

[@trevorthebest1]

I was miss diagnosed with SVT, but that's only because the EMS didn't know what they were doing, they administered adenosine twice needless to say it didn't work and then they shocked me in my living room floor without a sedative, turns out it was afib with rvr and my heart rate was really high because I also had anxiety on top of that, my electrophysiologist told me SVT, AFib, aflutter, can mimic each other and to the untrained eye can be confusing.

[@mustangsally366]

I had this done 13 years ago …best thing I ever did I get to live a normal life without passing out

[@ghayamohammed7429]

I'll be having a svt surgery soon, I was so afraid and terrified but while reading these comments it’s made me revealed actually, I’ve had these episodes for more than two years ago and I haven’t told any of my family members until that one day, when I was told that I have to do a surgery I was thinking about it a lot because it’s my first time doing a surgery. As I said first reading these comments made me somehow revealed. I can’t wait for the day that I’m fully recovered and I can live a happy daily life like everyone without my heart being 200 bmp at rest.

[@anthonylawlor9130]

All I can say is God Bless these Surgeons.

[@QS-si3cq]

Spiderman too. Spiderman is great! And, is as real as "god."

[@fred8174]

Dr Kneller performed this procedure on my wife (75yrs) on 9/23/20. It made her pvc go away. Thank you Dr Kneller!

[@RobB-vz2vo]

I had my cryo-ablation eight years ago in 2013 performed in Australia by Prof. McGuire. I was 50 at the time and was very sick from the AF. I had three cardio-versions to put my heart back into normal sinus rhythm however it didn't last more than a few hours. Three weeks after the cryo-ablation procedure my heart went into AF for approx. 25 mins then returned to normal sinus rhythm by itself. Apart from that one time I have been AF free and have played ice hockey again, which I thought I would not be able to do again. The only after-effect from the ablation was that for two years I couldn't drink beer. As soon as I finished one 345ml bottle I had a dull pain in my right shoulder that seemed to spear down towards my abdomen. My Dr said it was possible that the Vagus nerve was slightly damaged during the procedure and should heal given time. Well my beer nerve did heal and after three years I can have a glass of beer without discomfort.

[@izharulhaqmardan]

You should aviod beer and drink healthy foods

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Drink all the beer you want! Life is too short!

[@nancyward9719]

I had this done years ago with great results. Praise God.

[@QS-si3cq]

*Praise doctors. "God" is as real as Spiderman.

[@SoapinTrucker]

Thank you amazing doctors and nurses!!!!!!! Holy geepers that's an amazing procedure on a few levels!!!!!!!! Your procedure and professional love and dedication made my cardiac catheter ablation a flawless success a couple three years ago!!!!! My WPW was seemingly out of control, attacks occuring almost daily, for hours each time, at around 220bpm!!!!! I think it's safe to say, this procedure probably saved my life! It sure feels like it! 😊👍

[@arlanawalker42]

I just had this done on 2/12/21 I can live a better life without meds.

[@arlanawalker42]

@WhiteEagleForce Heart palpitations, admitted in the hospital every month for it.

[@barbfan8739]

@@arlanawalker42 how old were you since your first palpitations?

[@muffyk6356]

Me too!

[@taylor4864]

I'm having this procedure done next month I have a-fib 100% of the time

[@jiylees]

My husband in getting this done as we speak

[@carlanorton2519]

I had an heart Ablation back in 2021 to which it didn't work. I'm happy to say that they put a pacemaker/defibrillator in and as of today, I'm still here by the Grace of our precious Heavenly Father. Amen

[@donaldhebert3395]

I had this procedure done in 2019 and it helped me a lot. Without this procedure my life would be very difficult in so many ways.

[@mommadukes7424]

Same here but a few years before you 💖

[@NathanPsprague]

36 year old here. Getting mine done in January. Wish me luck!

[@mommadukes7424]

@@NathanPsprague definitely wishing you the best of luck!

[@sarahwright3852]

@@NathanPsprague getting my done December 3rd! I’m 29 years old!

[@deaucilion456]

@@sarahwright3852 god bless you! I’m 23 and I have heart arrhythmia and idk if I should get this but it scares me that one day I’ll just drop dead because I get random arrhythmia attacks that last a minute or 2 minutes

[@breebrat56]

My right and left femoral arteries are aching just watching all that going in. 😅 I had this done 12/7/2023 for SVT, investigating any other issues, correcting those issues, and placing a loop recorder the LINQ 2. This is great to see what happens when under general anesthesia. Thanks for walking thru everything, explaining, and educating! ❤

[@Rohollah-fb5cx]

How are you now?

[@rjwickland6557]

It's an experience, I can say for sure . diagnosed with paroxsysmal afib 17 years prior to my ablation . After the 1st year, I was controlled wonderfully with medications. Diltiazem 300, Flecainide 200 mg daily, and ,325 of Digoxin daily . Got to age 65, and had 3 cardioversions in 18 months . me says, it's time for an ablation ! My esophageal echo was done the day prior to the ablation along with a cat scan . In the EP lab at 09:15, I made it do recovery room at 4:30 pm and up to my room at 6:15 pm . My electro cardiologist said," The electrical activity in my left atrium, " was just crazy" . I got rid of both doses of Digoxin , and lowered my Flecainide to 50 mg bid . I still take 300 mg of Diltiazem daily . Currently wearing a ZIO patch, for 2 weeks of monitoring, prior to annual visit in April .

[@johnforte5005]

Hey RJ Glad to see you made the decision and get it done. I've been dealing with permanent afib for 15 years now, I'm 61. I'm obsessed with my health and I hate the symptoms that have been cropping up. I'm loopy in the head, palpitations, lightheaded, lots of anxiety which I'm guessing makes my symptoms worse when they appear. I want to have it done but I'm hesitant about it, what if I don't feel any better?. What's your opinion of the whole process? knowing you just had it done, would you make the same decision again? Thanks for reading my rant and I hope you have continued good health.

[@Tawny593]

@@johnforte5005 I've had cardiac ablations done twice for PSVT. Neither one helped me, but I can reassure you, it's nothing to fear. If it has a chance of helping you get your life back to normal, do it. There's very low risk of complications from ablations. You'll be fine.

[@ShawnMurray]

Have you had any side effects from Flecainide? I was just prescribed that today, but kinda nervous about taking it because some of the serious side effects.

[@karengeorge5812]

@@johnforte5005 HI John I'm like you my name is actually on a list to have it done.It really scares me.Do you live in 🇨🇦 Canada?

[@karengeorge5812]

@@ShawnMurray Hi Shawn I was prescribed from the Dr Who I haven't met yet thatsdoing my ablation and I have been hesitant and haven't started it.

[@valleygirlgg]

this is 3 years old. I am thinking there have been advances made since then and would love to see it! Software is amazing

[@kirstysommerford4366]

Really really interesting to watch. I had this done yesterday and couldn’t watch until after my procedure. It absolutely amazing how this is done.

[@landoblu]

How do you feel ? What was the cost of it ?

[@Fantastic_Stranger]

@@landoblu I’m not sure about the other person’s situation but mine was covered by insurance. Also I feel way better I feel less weight in my chest. This just my story about the surgery

[@cynthiadianecarey9902]

Hope you have a rapid and successful recovery. .

[@ShawnMurray]

What did you get treated? looking to get a second for SVT.

[@Skezzz]

Same here. I got nervous when I tried watching before the procedure. Did it a week ago for WPW, took 58 minutes.

[@Thepriest39]

I trust he is seeing what he says in the images. You would have to have a lot of experience to understand what he is seeing. Amazing that they can thread those tubes through your veins without rupturing them. I get my procedure in 2 months. Can’t wait to feel better.

[@meschelllaroche2990]

I'm also getting an Ablation for Paroxsymal Atrial Fibrillation. Modern medicine and technology is fantastic!!

[@wotan10950]

I had the cardiac ablation in 2019. It was tougher than I had expected, and the recovery took longer, but it was apparently successful. I haven’t had any arrhythmia symptoms since then.

[@equaljustice8]

Why was it tougher and how long did it take you to recover?

[@miss4330]

I’m worried and annoyed at the very real possibility that I wont heal as fast as others. Some tell me it took a year after ablation to feel normal again.

[@wotan10950]

@@miss4330 Every patient is different. I know a few people who were barely affected, and bounced back quickly. I expected the same. But my surgery was over five hours, and the hospital didn’t have enough space for recovery in the cardiac unit. So besides the shock to my system, I couldn’t get any rest or sleep or peace or quiet. I was happy to go home. It takes time for the heart to reset, so to speak, and mine took 2-3 months. It was a difficult time. But after three months, I felt better quickly, and I’ve had no Afib episodes at all.

[@miss4330]

@Dave glad you’ve had no episodes since . I’ve been told since I have sleep apnea due to extremely small airways it’s a good chance it will come back. I’m just praying I won’t have to stay on meds forever. My ablation is in 3 days

[@wotan10950]

@@miss4330 I have sleep apnea too, but the ablation was successful. The surgeon said I will not need any further surgeries, other than an ICD generator replacement every 7-10 years. I’m already on my third defibrillator, but those surgeries are outpatient. Good luck, I’m sure you’ll recover quickly.

[@carolhayman5913]

I had this done which 2 days after I survived a stroke at 73 years of age, according to the medical team I was very lucky to have survived ❤😮

[@carolturner9493]

I have been that this is what I might need , terrified that I might have a stroke afterwards , are you ok now ?

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

I had an ablation for flutter 4 years ago with 2 years prior being undiagnosible - it was incredible to wake up from the procedure feeling so much better. However, I feel problems developing again - not flutter, but AFIB. I'm actually looking forward to things getting identified and going in for another ablation, this time to hopefully cure my heart issues.

[@ArtonLopez-z3t]

I have flutter and Afib. I will have mine tomorrow.my doctor has 10 yrs experience and he is doing it 1-2 times weekly for 10yrs... I'm excited to hear all your comments

[@ashley5420]

How did it go?? I hope it went well! I have my mine on the 26th of this month 😬

[@SkillBuilder]

Your wife is right, there is scar tissue that forms on the heart and that stays but it reduces the conductivity and stops the AF . Nothing is perfect but I am back to normal now, It took about 6 months for my heart to fully scar over and my heart to go back into normal rythmn but it is great now. It is a burn mark. I was out cycling today and it is ticking perfectly. Resting heart rate is 60bpm or lower.

[@mr6378]

Im happy for you Gog keep blessing you more

[@QS-si3cq]

@@mr6378 gog is good!

[@jameshall8455]

Thank you for explaining this to me. And walking us through it. 6 months of vertigo, extreme dizziness daily and lost consciousness several times I thought I had a brain tumor and begged all 5 of my doctors for help. GP. Oncology. Dermatology. Orthopedic surgeon, and cardiology. With no rhyme or reason for the symptoms. What, I said, something is terribly wrong guys!!! With all due respect one of you must know why I am in and out of ER constantly and having extreme dizziness! 6 months went by and March 28, 2024 I had a HEART ATTACK right in front of LAPD officer friend while having an episode. Officer Lamborn kept asking, Jim are you alright you look terrible. You cannot even stand". Then I fell to the floor at HQs. Ambulance arrived in 6 minutes or I'd have died. Emergency surgery next morning. ER all night. My entire family stunned. 2 arteries showing 96% STENOSIS. Two STENTS now inside my arteries. My God. If I had been home alone I'd be dead. This note right here never would see the light of day and I am writing this as it might save another persons LIFE. They might not be so lucky to be standing with an Officer on duty with a radio and quick decision making skills. Eliquis, Plavix, Aspirin, Midodrine all prescribed, and I am doing better after surgery and RX. My case should be a Cardiology students exam, "case study"....like my University we had 'Business Failure Clinics' (International business degree and law) on what NOT to do running a multinational company and not see bankruptcy. In this case LOSING A LIFE/PATIENT, Look at the big picture and NEVER ASSUME. As these doctors did. I had been in the ER 3 times - Did ALL the tests and they saw nothing. Why? Wouldn't an Echocardiogram see this stenosis? This was life threatening. I would often just walk in ti my GP's office and demand help. BP would be 68/21. He would ut me on I.V. or send me to ER, 6 months of this! Until that almost fatal day. Barry Gibbs of Bee Gees fame went through 4 doctors for same symptoms/disorder. Andy Gibb died of heart disease as well unknown to him. Now I am worried about the future and if I am in the right hands!!! James, US Army Veteran SGT NATO Investigator, 972-79 - Corporate executive 30 years, worldwide. Stress got me. Ulcers too. Indeed.

[@forrestshaw3819]

Had this procedure done yesterday by Dr. Bisla in Arizona. Glad I watched after the procedure rather than prior. Great outcome thus far with NSR and no after a-fib symptoms as of yet. Great doctor does about 10 of these a week. Highly experienced with a very high success rate. And beyond awesome bedside manner as well as before and after surgery and beyond I’m sure.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

It’s incredible how humans can develop amazingly sophisticated medical technology like this to save lives and improve health but also weapons of war to destroy lives and cause suffering. The mind boggles.

[@mollylove3715]

I had an SVT heart ablation to cue my WPS! I had this produce done at the John Radcliffe hospital and I couldn’t recommend the doctors enough they were incredible

[@LaraHudson]

I am due to have this at the same hospital in a few weeks and I am so nervous! How was your experience? Did you feel much during?

[@jeffto23ify]

Absolutely brilliant what a fantastic job those doctors done explaining all the procedures and sorting the patient out . I might have to have this done at some point

[@JimLee138]

I had this done yesterday. I agree with Homer's comment below, a calmness in my chest.

[@shromrimyom1053]

Thanks Dr. I will have my second ablation in a few days. Last one was in 2017. I had AVR surgery during which the Maze procedure was performed -- in early 2014. Pacemaker installed following catheter ablation for AFs in 2017. Have been trying to avoid another ablation -- but my doctor (Stephen Reich) is an awesome ElectroPhys!

[@chrisdinglasan7671]

My cardiologist informed me that I have to have an ablation after my cardioversion (2nd time around). I do admit I was stressed and afraid. However, I feel much better reading your comments on how quality of life improved after the procedure. Hoping mine does too.

[@doubletaptv5441]

Im in the same boat sir. I've had 4 aversions and the last one lasted 3 months till I ended up in the Er a couple days ago. Dr upped my pacerone till I get an ablation done in the next few weeks. Im only 40 and mostly active my whole life. I want to get back to that after being laid up with persistent afib and chf for the whole year

[@chrisdinglasan7671]

@@doubletaptv5441 I wish you the best on your upcoming procedure and pray that your heart will be back on sinus rhythm for good and your congestive heart failure to be resolved. 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@tmcclafferty]

@@doubletaptv5441 good luck on your procedure I developed a fib after a quadruple bypass, of which I had no systems. I also had no symptoms of a fib, I found out about it because my family bought me an Iwatch, which showed when I was in afib. I wasn’t in afib all the time it came and went but it was scary. After my ablation I may have had 1 episode of afib but not 100% sure. My procedure was 15 months ago and I have not had any bouts of afib. I have a cardiac monitor inserted to check my heart rhythm and no issues. I will probably get the monitor removed in January. It is very tiny and you can’t see it under your skin like a pacemaker. Anyway I hope your story turns out as well as mine. Best of luck Tom

[@yellowlonghornrooster1868]

I just want to know why didn't the doctors prescribe meds for AFib..I had a episode 3 yrs ago I believe caused by oral steroids for back pain ..they gave me meds and in a week I was doing fine but a few weekends back I had a serious AFib and the doctors recommend this procedure..they dropped my meds to a lower dose so my heart doesn't jump out of control and even with a low dose if feel average but my doc said after a time even with meds u can suffer CHF so I'm gonna do the procedure...scared as hell though..

[@tmcclafferty]

@@yellowlonghornrooster1868 you can try and do what I did, I got a 2nd opinion, my cardiologist recommended the dr that did the ablation and I looked up his credentials, I also interviewed him to weigh pros and cons. I asked him his success rebate, which was outstanding and I also asked if he lost any patients which he hadn’t. I was out for the ablation the worst part is that you have to remain still for 3 or 4 hours after, so I brought my iPad which has plenty of music on it, my Bose noise canceling headphones and the time went by fast. I’m sure you will be fine, best of luck to you. Also I haven’t had any afib events since the ablation so I feel like a success story. I will say the bouts of afib had almost convinced me I wasn’t going to make it, but I no longer have that fear, hope the same works out for you Best wishes Tom

[@gemmint77]

Scheduled for this surgery next week. Praying it works this time.

[@Andog84]

I had my surgery and unfortunately they couldn’t fix it due to the pathway being too close to the bundle of his. Trying medications for now. 😢when they woke me up during the surgery it was like electricity flowing through my body! Crazy but happy to be alive still.

[@philipanthonyclark3225]

I've had this done twice, twenty odd years ago. Due another this week. Sitting here on a cardio ward right now.

[@yamajiintrovert]

Hello how did your procedure go 💜🙏🏿

[@bigbuu4334]

How did it go?

[@isabellagunas7316]

You did my 3rd and last ablation, been great since. Thank you!!!

[@Cris-jj6yd]

How was your surgery?

[@luckyflower1107]

I’m having this done in a few weeks and am so scared. Hoping and praying everything goes smoothly

[@azgrind1mhunt468]

I just had it done Tuesday came home the same day just relax very professional recovery wasn't bad

[@danielburgess1113]

are all the types of ablation a in and out same day procedure or do any require a longer stay in hospital?

[@Edc1969]

How did it go? Hope perfect!

[@tateschell4761]

I had my ablation surgery for my SVT 3 days ago 12/21/21. I was awake and had 2 catheters on each side of the groin, and one on the right side of my neck. I remember almost everything. They had to burn my heart 3 times rather than the average 1, I felt it every time and it was the worst pain. Hoping it cures my condition and let’s me live life for the first time, as scary as that was.

[@tonmagayon8747]

you will be fine by next week..same as mine..i had ablation 12/14/21..and start of new life without palpitaion, anxiety and fear..and now im back for work today without worries

[@devinderkaur0505]

Please let me it’s safe because husband have svt his palpitations come very frequently he’s went hospital today

[@MegaSkills9]

Please tell me why they have some people awake for this? Tell me how and why they justified this rather than people being asleep for this? Thank you for a reply?

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

I had my ablation 2 weeks ago. They had me out cold with a breathing tube.

[@MegaSkills9]

I just had tachycardia 20 min ago again. it lasted for 15 min at 180 BPM. I am sick of this. I need the surgery just as soon as I get insurance to cover it. How did you feel after surgery and did your insurance cover all of it? @@KimWentworth-y8e

[@really6933]

I’m about to hav the procedure on the 27th/21...the comments are very helpful. Thanks u all

[@jessiejaramillo7231]

How did it go?

[@really6933]

@@jessiejaramillo7231 it went great with no complications. I actually haven’t been n afib since. Going into afib had me miserable. I’m more active now as well.

[@oxpahnakompromatkohtpol436]

I didn't realize it was this simple, will probably just get the DIY kit on Amazon and have the wife do it after she gets off work.

[@mojitobound]

I don’t think so. Watch the video. It’s quite involved.

[@bomoore9872]

Having mine done tomorrow. I've always wanted to know what it would look like

[@noellawlor6838]

My cardiologist wants me to have this done, but going by people's comments here I don't think I will have it done. Everyone's cases here so very serious compared to mind. The last time I went into afibration was 5 months ago. I have a pacemaker suffer from tachbradia and a fib. Thanks for this now. I will be telling my cardiologist I don't need this procedure.

[@joygernautm6641]

Just had this done yesterday for chronic SVT. I was sedated, but not unconscious. Unfortunately, it did make me a little loopy and I had to keep getting reminder to stay still.

[@jennahaltz7516]

How are you doing since the ablation?

[@Mike-cq9us]

Did this cure your SVT for good???

[@SevRitchie]

Going in on 3/2/21. Thank you to all of you for advising as to your experience.

[@YouLookinAtMe-Bro]

I hope it worked out for you you and you're feeling better. I'm going in next week to give it a try.

[@SevRitchie]

@@YouLookinAtMe-Bro It went fine. Mild soreness. Hang in there.

[@YouLookinAtMe-Bro]

@@SevRitchie Good for you, happy for you! Oh yeah, I'm hoping and looking so forward to not feeling like I ran a marathon just from putting my socks on!

[@massimocampanella5228]

@@SevRitchie hi mate how did it go and how is recovery time I’m a young athlete and might have to get this done where u worried about the risk , also my condition is called wps did u have same thing thanks

[@SevRitchie]

It was a quick recovery. Hiking in a week. I am not a runner

[@skipgetelman3418]

Had this procedure done several years ago because of tachycardia not one problem since

[@godswill05]

Oh that's great news, my friend has svt and will have the surgery soon , so I'm acc here for a bit of comfort and piece of mind

[@godswill05]

@B Gus So when u get the surgery, does it mean that the svt Is gone?

[@barbfan8739]

How long you've have taquycardia?

[@massimocampanella5228]

@@godswill05 hi did he end up doing it

[@godswill05]

@@massimocampanella5228 Actually, her surgery was postponed to the end of April, but I'm for sure she's defo gonna do it 😃

[@drewthompson7457]

I had an ablation in Nov/20. Intermittent bleeding for 6 weeks in my groin. ( so I didn't leave the house.) It improved my afib, but didn't cure it. I had another ablation in Mar/23. Much better. No bleeding, and only a few odd blips from my heart. But I'm still on drugs. I thought the operation was supposed to fix the problem. Anyway, I'm now functioning well.

[@helengarrett6378]

Had a similar procedure for subventricular tachycardia. Most nervous I've ever been because they had me wide awake and they instigated various arrhythmias. Some were syncopated, some were a trilling continuous vibration. Some were skipped beats. I was exhausted and terrified. I never want another ablation. I hate when I am awake and doctors do scary things to vital parts of my anatomy and I'm supposed to be very still and quiet. It went well. I don't have galloping heartbeats at total rest anymore. Much harder than having babies

[@sandyaw3057]

I’m so sorry you went through that while awake!! I would have refused to have mine done if they told me I’d be awake! I don’t blame you for not wanting another…I’d be terrified! I was scared out of my mind anyway but at least I was asleep. I’ve had different heart procedures while I was awake but it wasn’t as scary. Having 3 kids was nothing compared to heart procedures!

[@davidmoser3535]

But did the proceedure work? That is what matters. Being nervous is normal.

[@sandyaw3057]

@@davidmoser3535 No, mine did not work. The electrophysiologist called my daughter and my then husband in the waiting room and told them every time he tried to ablate I would go into v-tach. So now I am taking more heart meds instead of less.

[@SoapinTrucker]

​​@@davidmoser3535seems to me this poster (sandy in wa) had some extenuating circumstances, my ablation went great, no more 220 beats per minute attacks! It's been over 2 years, no WPW SVT episodes!!!!!! 😎👍

[@theresaramos2788]

Cardiologist told me I have to be awake for this procedure. I am nervous.

[@princegal]

I had this done in 2012. Best decision and no problems since.

[@VaporheadATC]

Thank you for this video. Without it, I would not have been able to perform this on my wife. Though I did not have the same equipment, the borescope I bought at Lowes meant for plumbing, worked great.

[@cindywhyte6480]

🤣

[@laurentilton2787]

Clever 😆

[@desh7120]

😂😂😂

[@keiththornton7202]

Do you take appointments?

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks, I have had 2 AF ablations here in UK. I was surprised when I was taken into the Cath Lab just how many people were involved, probably 7 or 8 , many just monitoring screens. First ablation lasted 4 years, second one still OK. I have been a mountain runner for 45 years, and still run, but I think my enlarged heart may have been a factor, many of my running friends have developed AF.

[@zekerocks9217]

25 years old, dealing with a dramatic case of POTS, this operation coming up soon, very nervous, but hopeful I can live a normal life..POTS has a lot taken away, never knew I had it until couple months ago, but knew something was wrong dating way back to being about 12. Low key scared to watch all of this but again hopeful 🙏🏼.

[@purplecello7551]

All the best! I can relate.

[@omerlevi4718]

Would love to hear if this helped! How do you feel now?

[@camilleharris1903]

I want to know also

[@hni7458]

They told me that on everage for my profile and population, they needed 1.8 ablations as a mean valute to fix an aFib. Since worries persisted after my first one I thought 0.8 ablation sounded a bit on the low side, so I asked for another, and now after nine years - knock on wood - I haven't had another aFib. Everything was great, sorry to say, but a true joy to experience both. One thing to remember though for you that are up for an ablation; Please remember that if you are kept over night - like I was - see to that somebody drives you home to your bed on the morning after. I made a mistake by taking this lightly - the second time not really being my fault - my daughter picked me up then. You will be week during that day, having a dull weakness or even pain in your chest. You must take it slow and rest. They didn't really cover this at the hospital; I must stress that fact - in stead: now, off you go, like!

[@ArleneMartin-jm3tk]

Thank you for sharing. I just had this done on Monday. And I have been feeling so tired and weand I'm glad that you said that you need to take it easy and it will take a while. Thank you so much for that information. Have a blessed day and I appreciate your input.

[@hni7458]

@@ArleneMartin-jm3tk Thank you kindly Arlene, and all the best to you.

[@imaw8ke]

Praise God for smart people! Love & prayers doc!

[@jeanrocque-rr4ec]

I had this done 4 times before it was decided I needed a pacemaker. The reasoning was that I was under 60yrs old. Believe me, I was in my cardiologist's office 4days after my 60th. I am now 69 and much better.

[@preciousloveslopez]

Going in for mine on Monday, July 26th, I'm ready!!! Thanks for this video 👍👍👍👍 I'm scared but I got this!

[@preciousloveslopez]

Had it done and I feel amazing, I noticed as soon as I woke up that there was a difference. My procedure took about 6 hrs and it was deemed a success, only bad thing I have to say is that I felt some very serious pain coming from my right shoulder and elbow. Sadly it's nerve damage from the positioning. Possibly nerves in my shoulder and neck were separated because I was pulled by both in different directions. I couldn't use my right arm and shoulder for 3 days now ( it's currently 3 days since surgery). I've been to the ER for imaging, nothing is broken, but the pain at times is unbearable. I have to sleep sitting up, but today is better than yesterday. The Doctors are watching me closely to track my healing, they're giving me 2 wks. I do have to say , that the pounding and extra heart beats are gone and not missed💖

[@equaljustice8]

@@preciousloveslopez how are you feeling now?

[@preciousloveslopez]

@@equaljustice8 I feel completely healed from the PVCs, but still some nerve pain in the shoulder. It's not to bad , I feel it was all worth it.

[@equaljustice8]

@@preciousloveslopez happy to hear! Hope the pain goes away soon

[@jakelakota3010]

When I had mine the ER reminded me of an ATC for an airport. There had to have been 10 people working on me. I am happy to say mine was successful and while my ticker rarely tries to get out of whack, the ablation stops it.

[@kharyfudge4293]

I’m only 27 and a gym god but I passed out at pt army thought it was asthma, nope went to a cardiologist in Savannah found out I have SVT and now I have to get this surgery done tomorrow. Glad I found this video so I know what’s going on

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

How'd it go?

[@prodbyjoby]

Don’t worry. 23 year old here with A-Fib. Just got my ablation yesterday. Asleep for the whole thing. Nothing to worry about!

[@krystingrant6292]

Omg omg I'm so glad it wasn't worse. I ran track read of young ppl running track and have 142 heart rate and dying next day. I'm looking into a electrophysiologist. I had AFib episode that started a TIA. I'm still dealing with it. Never had issues til September 2020

[@prodbyjoby]

@@krystingrant6292 I never had issues until July of this year. Get a good doctor and you will be fine. I had to take something for my anxiety too. The best thing you can do is just relax and find peace. You will be good!

[@bladerunner752]

Ive had 4 ablations for Afib. I had three radio frequency ones and one Cryogenic ablation. Afib came back anyway so im now on Flecainide and not a flutter since 2 years on the medication and no more afib. Nice steady sinus rhythm.

[@lupeg88]

Getting mines done in 3 days not nervous excited to get off the meds and having a normal heart rate

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

Update?

[@MVPRatz]

Hi, any update?

[@zulfiquarhasanbappy3592]

I have svt. Should I go for it or not ?

[@kyleschumacher83]

I got this done yesterday peace of cake I just couldn't watch this before tho lol

[@kyleschumacher83]

Svt ablation

[@e.miller8943]

I had a catheter ablation for AV nodal reentrant tachycardia in 2000 which worked perfectly. The doctor told me that is was a much easier procedure than for atrial fibrillation because it was easier to find the exact place to treat. She also told me that any error could result in the need for a pacemaker.

[@pastorrichardwebb3684]

Had this done 11 yrs ago. Was awake for the whole thing. Total of about 3hrs. Finally the Dr. found what he was looking for on the next to last spot. Was very uncomfortable procedure. But no problems now. My heart rate would go up to 288 beats a minute before the procedure. Could have been bad.

[@philpowell8923]

I was told they are always done under general anesthesia? At least here in the US.

[@pastorrichardwebb3684]

@@philpowell8923 . Its the same concept as a regular heart cath except that the heart is stimulated with electric impulses. I was told by my doctor that the heart reacts differently when under anesthesia. So the results would not be the same. It was not a pleasant procedure, about 2/3 of the way I to the procedure, because of the stimulation, I passed out, they had to revive me to tell me they found the issue, they did the ablasion, then had to keep me over night due to passing out. I had passed out due to them making my heart beat go into the 200's the whole time...they did do a little numbing injections before putting the ports into both legs, but honestly it didn't help, felt everything.

[@tonyru303]

I'm having this done at the end of September. I wanted to see what the procedure was. Watching

[@BacchusFA]

You guys rock. I'm going in for a 2nd ablation. I'm stoked

[@mommamia2080]

@Weird Dreams i

[@BacchusFA]

@Weird Dreams initial ablations have about a 70% success rate. Adding sleep apnea which I have, it can come back. A second ablation has a 90%+ success rate. I've read where folks have had multiple procedures.

[@AdamStander69]

I'm watching this video as it is suggested I have the same procedure. The video gives me tension, but the comments are welcoming.

[@anitathompson6571]

My Dad is having his procedure in 2 days. He is 89. I know he wants to do all he can to remedy his AFIB. I only wonder why Mom found this option doing online research (she is 85) and they asked his doctors about it. Why wasn’t it presented by the docs as an option is my question. We are hoping for a positive outcome. Thank you for sharing this. It is helpful.

[@raiinbowbrite4921]

How did it go? I hope it all went good and your dad is doing well

[@anitathompson6571]

@@raiinbowbrite4921 Hey! My Dad did great, his heart rate reduced immediately! It had been double what it should be before the procedure and even the last time he had it “shocked” that only lasted 2 days before his heart rate soared again. While recovering they told him he couldn’t move, but then he asked for coffee and while drinking it his incision started to bleed. That wasn’t a good thing and took some doing to get it stopped. But otherwise he came home the next day! Like he always says, “You can’t hurt a Marine!” We are grateful!

[@Blu-Man]

@@anitathompson6571 if you see this in 2022 how is your dad update now days since it was a year ago

[@anitathompson6571]

@@Blu-Man He turned 90 already in 2022! This implanted device is working as subscribed and he is doing well! Thank you for asking!

[@Blu-Man]

@@anitathompson6571 implanted? Thought yo dad had an ablation done back then

[@actuatorman8832]

Wow, I am impressed that someones were able to figure all of this out.

[@Poppypesobbeh]

I have mine tomorrow

[@ashley5420]

How did it go? I have mine on the 26th of this month

[@colinkennedy4646]

Just had mine done going on 5 days ago for an AVNRT I've had since I was in 20s I'm now 57 I was out though the whole procedure but after watching this I'm blown away about the fact that yeah they can see what they're doing with the technology and all but all the while the heart is pumping and it amazes me their ability to even be accurate. My heart is at normal rhythm now and was something to behold on the monitor I couldn't stop looking at it as I lay there in recovery. No more episodes of sudden rapid heart beats either. Time will tell how this turns out as I heal but so far its great I have more energy and BP has lowered from slightly consistently high to normal ranges, my arthritis has also subsided but don't know if that can even be related except to say maybe because of better blood flow I don't know...I mean really how many birds you can get with one stone. My regret is not getting it done sooner on the other hand I'm happy it was done with 2022 advanced technology. Thank God I finally got it done.

[@isaacgreenway9797]

I’m 19 WPW syndrome hopefully getting procedure done in a month or so very nervous, can’t wait to get off meds and be able to run again

[@stevengower]

Ehhhh another person with WPW!

[@clouds5866]

Same here! Also WPW

[@nahlaodish4273]

My daughter has a procedure tomorrow she has wpw and I'm so worried

[@akhilmalleshwari3556]

I'm 26..I M SUFFERING FROM WPW... I m in confused state ie. Wil I go procedure r wait for some time??

[@akhilmalleshwari3556]

@@nahlaodish4273 is the procedure successfully done??

[@JILOA]

Just had one if these. Doctor said it went very well. Hope to be back in the gym soon.

[@lobstermania4025]

Awesome! How are you doing now?

[@thecyclinggreek274]

I appreciate this video. I am an older athlete who still races bicycles who is subject to Afib. I had not had an Afib incident in 2 years, then boom - I had one a couple of weeks ago. I have a recent video on what I believe led to it and what I am doing now. I am currently making another video on questions/comments I have received since the incident.

[@sanman1956]

Could I ask … did you HAVE the ablation or Are you trying another method Also, how old are you

[@thecyclinggreek274]

@@sanman1956 No Ablation yet. I have modified my training (no more double centuries, just shorter racing). No more buring the candle at both ends like I had done for decades - I focus on sufficient sleep. While my diet was much better than average, I improved on it. Basically, I focus on eliminating undue stress on my heart. Zince I made the post a year ago, I did have another Afib attack. This one was cuased by pressure on the vagas nerve. I chronicled it in a 6 day vlog starting with "I just got AFIB Vlog #1". If the link comes though, this is the link:

[@thecyclinggreek274]

@@sanman1956 here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYGqY5-Vi62nrZI

[@blakemoore666]

@@thecyclinggreek274 With all you’ve been thru I believe I’d get an ablation. You’d probably bounce right back on your bike in no time!

[@thecyclinggreek274]

@@blakemoore666 There is anecdotal evidence I have seen through a competitor that supports what you are saying. I'm just not there yet. Besides, I would have to keep doing what I am currently doing anyway.

[@doty2290]

About fifteen years ago, I had a Maze Wolf ablation by Dr David Gartman at Swedish Hospital. He so inspired us that my two youngest sons went on to become doctors.

[@erinsaraf8153]

Covid or not, you would think they would have a mask on to protect patient??

[@ARM_DM]

Graduated echo program, I hope I get to work with doctors like you. Very well explained!

[@fernandopenah]

Amazing mapping technology. Had no idea that was possible.

[@seamcallan7409]

I’m 14 years old, soon to have my ablation. doctors say if they make a error I will haft to have a pacemaker I pray to god every day for it to be successful that’s all I want.

[@jenniferjohnson2014]

I have to get this done , I'm so tired of having svt and pvc it truly is irritating and exhausting

[@jenniferjohnson2014]

Update!!! Went to E.R for weird headache and behold....i was admitted and on Monday I had ablation done...along with 3 blood transfusions but that was due to another problem. I love having an actual normal heart rate. ❤

[@ShawnMurray]

@@jenniferjohnson2014 Glad it went well. Nervous about getting my second in a couple months.

[@jenniferjohnson2014]

@@ShawnMurray I wish you the best, that surgery took so much anxiety away but I have another surgery that I'm going to get soon It was a contributing factor to why I was in the hospital prior to the surgery..never knew till then. I will be turning 40 and i WIL BE SO MUCH HAPPIER THEN.

[@GeraldineDonovan-qp7qv]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I truly appreciate it. Cheers from Auckland NZ

[@lindavoye3834]

I'm having this done on Friday and still very nervous. I just hope it works the first time

[@gregheaser9515]

getting one in 11 hours lmao, just ask for anxiety medication and you'll be in bliss for the whole time

[@lindavoye3834]

Good luck

[@gregheaser9515]

@@lindavoye3834 easy wasnt bad at all

[@lindavoye3834]

Good glad you did ok

[@gregheaser9515]

@@lindavoye3834lol woke up early from sedation, they had to give me morphine because they hadn't even taken out the catheters yet lmfao rofl, cue my loud swearing and groaning with even with morphine