What to Expect When You Have Cardiac Ablation for AFib at RUSH

And the beat goes on ... thanks to the ticker team in the electrophysiology lab at RUSH! ⏱️ 💚
We fix hearts. Here's how: www.rush.edu/AFib
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[@osamabinladen6070]

Those machines are awesome

[@sonyanicolebecton6993]

My ablation is next week. Awesome video.

[@Jewgirl369]

Im scheduled for ablation in 2 weeks...I AM SOOOOO TERRIFIED TO HAVE IT DONE!!!

[@Balloonstoat]

Im scheduled in a month and my sediments match yours 🤦🏽‍♀️🙏🏽

[@myghtymouse3043]

I’m scheduled to have one done the end of August 2024 and I’m terrified too!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MeganBransom]

Mine's tomorrow, so I'm here trying to ease my anxiety about it. 😂

[@performanceod1043]

@@MeganBransomhow did it go?

[@Bebo83339]

Just had mine Thursday, its easier said than done to say don’t be scared. Because i myself was a wreck.
I remember talking to a tech on my left and next thing I know im being tapped on right shoulder to wake up, lol… as far as anesthesia it was a blink of an eye. I was intubated, that part took a day for the throat to clear
The leg pain also subsided within 24hours
For me the chest pain took about 72 hours ( my 1st 24 hours definitely were uncomfortable in the chest)
Id say leave your watch off to break the habit of always checking your rate. You will have occasional shortness in breath or an out of no where pvc ( thats normal)
Im on my 5th day post op and the biggest things for myself i noticed right away: My mental clarity is amazing, my brain fog is gone, I don’t get dizzy standing up and my HR isn’t resting 100-120 when i do a casual walk. My heart is so silent that, that started scaring me 😂, which is why i said take the watch off and just go off how you feel.
I have not started anything cardio yet. But i have started carrying around my 6month old with no issues.
Good luck, it is definitely quick once you are wheeled back.

[@lidiamcoronel2011]

I have an ablation in April, but i am feeling again, my heart beating 💓 💖 ❤️

[@Wanisfit]

so neat!

[@Bebo83339]

Are you intubated for the procedure?

[@Balloonstoat]

Good question 🤔

[@Bebo83339]

I just had it done on Thursday. I was definitely intubated. Lol