1st post op

Ok friends what a crazy 24 hrs. I went in yesterday for my 1st PM check. Had PM put in for SSS 3 wks ago. Was found to be in junctional rhythm, so dr told me he turned off the venterical lead. Then last night at home I developed sever tachycardia, proud of myself called my EP told me to either go to ER or come see him this am. So went in this morning and heart rate was still over 130. He said he had to use the pacemaker and over ride and stop the artial tachycardia which had gotten up to 240-250 that has now developed. :( He turned back on the venterical lead and I am staring on Cardizum 180. I am really frustrate and worried I thought the pacemaker would get rid of all this junk and straightened out, silly me. He said if it continues will need to be admitted to the hospital for some type of IV rx treatment and another ablation. I just don't know what to expect next..
Sheila

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Atrial Tachycardia

by Heidiglassmeyer - 2012-04-04 06:04:47

Hi Sheila,
I can understand your frustration and can relate. Shortly after my AV node ablation/PM surgery I began to have a variety of new issues come up one of which was AT. I too was very frustrated and hoping that the ablation would have been the end of my issues. Although my EP could not explain exactly why these issues occurred he said they could have been underlying issues or just reared their ugly heads after the ablation. Specifically for the AT, although not necessarily dangerous, some events became symptomatic and would need to go in for iv meds. Eventually I was put on a combination of meds and a change to my PM settings that addressed the issue. I decided to go with the meds vs. another ablation. I just wasn't willing to take the risk of another ablation but knew it wasn't good for my heart to be in the mid 100's most of the day and much higher at times.
Hang in there and give it some time. Maybe it will settle down after you fully recover or the meds and the setting will take care of it. I know it can be scary and frustrating. After I had a conversation with my Dr about the risk of these events and when I really needed to go to the hospital for meds, my mind was at ease and I felt in control.
Take care,
Heidi

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