Catheter ablation has some risks, including bleeding, infection, blood vessel damage, heart damage, arrhythmias, and blood clots . There also may be a very slight risk of cancer from radiation used during catheter ablation.
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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.
Read moreWhat happens after catheter ablation for atrial flutter?
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.
Read moreWhat can I expect after an ablation?
In the days after the procedure, you may experience mild symptoms such as an achy chest and discomfort, or bruising in the area where the catheter was inserted . You might also notice skipped heartbeats or irregular heart rhythms. Most people can return to their normal activities within a few days.
Read moreWill an ablation cure atrial flutter?
This type of atrial flutter can be cured with a short outpatient catheter ablation procedure . Atypical atrial flutter refers to atrial flutter arising in the left atrium. Most types of atypical atrial flutter can also be treated with catheter ablation, but the procedure is longer and more involved.
Read moreWhat is the success rate for ablation of atrial flutter?
If it does not, you may need a second catheter ablation procedure to eliminate the flutter. In these cases, the overall success rate is approximately 75-85 percent .
Read moreHow serious is heart ablation surgery?
In general, cardiac (heart) catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure and risks and complications are rare . Catheter ablation may require an overnight stay in the hospital though most patients can return home the same day as the procedure.
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