New or worse symptoms post ablation? Just wondering.... For those that have had an ablation, were there any symptoms that got worse, or new symptoms, after your ablation? Or is that uncommon? A general curiosity. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173434#msg-173434 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:48:14 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173484#msg-173484 Re: New or worse symptoms post ablation? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173484#msg-173484 azsteve AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 21 Feb 2020 23:18:48 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173447#msg-173447 Re: New or worse symptoms post ablation? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173447#msg-173447 cirenepurzalot AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:09:12 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173445#msg-173445 Re: New or worse symptoms post ablation? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173445#msg-173445
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Just wondering.... For those that have had an ablation, were there any symptoms that got worse, or new symptoms, after your ablation? Or is that uncommon? A general curiosity.
The statistics tell us that complications (if done by a top-notch, high volume ablationist) are rare, new or worse symptoms rarely arise, but for those few it happens to, it isn't fun. If only we could predict ahead of time if we would be one of those few. That said, the statistics are very much in favor of a good outcome.]]> Daisy AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:23:54 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173443#msg-173443 Re: New or worse symptoms post ablation? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173443#msg-173443 cirenepurzalot AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:30:14 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173442#msg-173442 Re: New or worse symptoms post ablation? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173442#msg-173442
My local EP told me that PVCs are normal because of the inflammation from the burning but it should be gone approximately by the 6th month post ablation. My local EP scheduled for an echo at the end of the 6 months to see how much wear and tear my heart went through. Maybe Natale will want it sooner than March 30th. 20,000 daily PVCs seems to be the guidelines for concern. That’s approximately 20% burden. I was way past that since December.

I see Natale tomorrow to discuss a pvc ablation to hopefully fix this. He wants to repeat the zio patch hopefully tomorrow....and then we will know my current pvc burden.]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:29:27 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173441#msg-173441 Re: New or worse symptoms post ablation? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173441#msg-173441 cirenepurzalot AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:18:29 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173439#msg-173439 Re: New or worse symptoms post ablation? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173439#msg-173439
On the other hand, I had afib for 11 years, 6 years on meds and my lifestyle was essentially unaffected. 3 bouts a month for a half day didn't impact much. If I was in afib, I didn't workout, but that was it. I decided on an ablation so that I could go on some extended hiking trips in Europe with an outdoor group, and I didn't want to worry about having an episode in the middle of a hike.]]> Ken AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:55:41 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173438#msg-173438 Re: New or worse symptoms post ablation? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173438#msg-173438 cirenepurzalot AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 19 Feb 2020 08:32:08 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173436#msg-173436 Re: New or worse symptoms post ablation? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173436#msg-173436
Most report having more ectopics, but no or very little afib. It seems ablation is great for preventing afib, but does not change the root cause of HR disorders, hence the ectopics.

I've never seen ablation as a problem, but as a solution.

Despite having still to deal with afib, I'd say my experience is positive :
- My afib burden is lower than before, symptoms are much lighter
- I'm feeling better
- I don't take meds
- I'm back to exercise (cycling) with pleasure, because there are no more meds to kill me.]]> Pompon AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 19 Feb 2020 05:23:02 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173434#msg-173434 New or worse symptoms post ablation? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,173434,173434#msg-173434 cirenepurzalot AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 19 Feb 2020 04:25:00 +0000