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Does it hurt Doctor?
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I have been advised to have an RF (radiofrequency) catheter ablation of the heart. This basically involves having catheters inserted in the groin, neck & perhaps other sites, to trigger & map electrical disturbances, and to ablate (eliminate/destroy) the abnormal heart tissue.
Hopefully this will eradicate my need for medication to control my SVTs - which are becoming more frequent & symptomatic, and medication is causing side effects (Verapamil 240mgs MR).
Apparently this is usually done under local anaesthetic, but GA can be considered - would this be cowardly & potentially more dangerous? I know the procedure needs doing, & my life may well be the better for it - not as though it stops me doing much(!), but I am a coward when it comes to pain.
Has anyone had this done? Did it hurt?!!!
Hopefully this will eradicate my need for medication to control my SVTs - which are becoming more frequent & symptomatic, and medication is causing side effects (Verapamil 240mgs MR).
Apparently this is usually done under local anaesthetic, but GA can be considered - would this be cowardly & potentially more dangerous? I know the procedure needs doing, & my life may well be the better for it - not as though it stops me doing much(!), but I am a coward when it comes to pain.
Has anyone had this done? Did it hurt?!!!
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Hi salla - yes I have had an ablation procedure done & mentioned it on here a couple of years ago, see my posts on this link:
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Q uestion475364.html
However, the 'old' symptoms recently reappeared, but since starting medication (one pill a day) to control the angina pain & arrhythmia, I feel very much better! Even able to run up the stairs again, without getting puffed out!
Everyone is different, but I'm sure you will be absolutely fine, so think positive & let us know how you get on.
Take care.
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Q uestion475364.html
However, the 'old' symptoms recently reappeared, but since starting medication (one pill a day) to control the angina pain & arrhythmia, I feel very much better! Even able to run up the stairs again, without getting puffed out!
Everyone is different, but I'm sure you will be absolutely fine, so think positive & let us know how you get on.
Take care.
You're very welcome Salla.
The reason I didn't mention pain, is because I can honestly say I didn't experience any - only discomfort here & there.
The worst part was having to lay still for 5 solid hours during the procedure, then all the next day, as I'm an otherwise very active person.
I'm sure you will benefit from having this done & I wish you well. Take care. -xx-
The reason I didn't mention pain, is because I can honestly say I didn't experience any - only discomfort here & there.
The worst part was having to lay still for 5 solid hours during the procedure, then all the next day, as I'm an otherwise very active person.
I'm sure you will benefit from having this done & I wish you well. Take care. -xx-