Av node ablation

Hi Everyone,
Haven't posted for a few years but have a query regarding av node ablation. I have afib and had an av node ablation in about 2005 and a pm inserted at that time. I have not been able to find any info on whether the atria keep enlarging as they are allowed to fibrillate while the ventricles are paced. I have enlarged heart already and wondered if the atria will keep enlarging due to the near constant fibrillation ( afib is now over 50%)......any info would be appreciated - I now have heart failure. cheers

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by Many Blessings - 2013-06-14 09:06:44

Hi Ajay,

I'm not sure how it is with others in our situation, but with mine, it has continued to enlarge, but at a slower rate.

I had heart failure prior to my procedure, so I still have it afterwards. I will say though, the symptoms have improved.

It was explained to me before I had mine done, that since all of my problems (A-fib, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, low EF, etc.) would not be fixed by the procedure, the heart would continue to be damaged, but "hopefully" at a slower rate.

Again, I'm not sure if this is the same for you, but this is how it's working for me.

Do ask your cardio/EP doc and/or PM tech at your next visit to see what they have to say.

Good luck!

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