The ablated (or destroyed) areas of tissue inside your heart may take up to eight weeks to heal. You may still have arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) during the first few weeks after your ablation.
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However, AF ablation frequently results in temporary increased atrial arrhythmias and worsened symptoms in the first three to six months after the procedure with reported incidence ranging from 1.2–40%.
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Catheter insertion points for cardiac ablation Catheters may be inserted in your groin, your shoulder or your neck . The doctor inserts the catheter through a blood vessel into your heart. More than one catheter is often used.
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Catheter ablation does have some serious risks, but they are rare. Many people decide to have ablation because they hope to feel much better afterward. That hope is worth the risks to them. But the risks may not be worth it for people who have few symptoms or for people who are less likely to be helped by ablation .
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Ablation is a relatively safe procedure and is performed routinely. However, as with any medical procedure, there is a small chance of a complication. Ablation is a relatively safe procedure and is performed routinely. However, as with any medical procedure, there is a small chance of a complication.7 May 2017
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“Based on our study findings, physicians and patients need to be educated that atrial flutter can be readily cured through catheter ablation , and the procedure may reduce the risk for atrial fibrillation.” Atrial flutter (AFL) is a common abnormal heart rhythm similar to atrial fibrillation (AF).1 Tem 2014
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Expect to be tired and out of it, with some chest soreness and discomfort, for a day or two . It is common to experience afib, heart palpitations, and/or an increased heart rate after any heart procedure. That generally subsides once your heart heals, usually within three months.
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