Problems with ablation

I recently had a av node ablation.my pulse is regular,but when I go into atrial fibrillation my pulse jumps from 50bpm to 70bpm resting heart rate.I thought the advantage of having the ablation was that your heart rate would not increase while in a fib.I will be seeing my EP soon but I was wondering if anyone else had this problem.

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Problems with ablation

by caring33 - 2012-05-08 06:05:35

I had av node ablation on April 30, 2012. My EP told me that just having it done would not stop my Afib. He
gave me a prescription to take one tablet if I did have Afib, as he said I needed to get it stopped as soon as I could. I also had a pacemaker installed March 7, 2012. I still do not have much energy and get out of breath with much walking. This has had me very concerned but I did find out that I was just over anxious and had to give my body time to heal, even up to 3 months. I can't believe it. But I know I am still very lucky.

Just an observation

by IAN MC - 2012-05-11 11:05:30

Hi Seal ... as you know the average resting pulse rate is around 70 bpm so while this may seem a big jump for you , I would not be at all concerned about it providing that you feel OK at 70bpm. Many people have heart rates over double that when in a-fib

Best of luck

Ian

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