ABLATION for ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: Watch a live procedure!

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
  • Atrial fibrillation (AFIB) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice. The burden of AFIB as well as awareness of this condition has increased dramatically in recent years. AFIB can be effectively treated with a procedure known as catheter ablation. This procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia - meaning the first thing the patient knows is that the procedure is over! Patients usually spend one night over night in hospital and go home on the day following the procedure.
    While the patient is asleep, catheters are advanced through the large veins to the heart, arriving in the right atrium (RA). The majority of AFIB arises from the left atrium (LA). To access the LA, transseptal puncture must be performed, so catheter can be advanced across the very thin wall separating the RA from LA. Within the LA, the priority is then to perform pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). The PVs can produces bursts of abnormal electrical activity, inducing episodes of AFIB. Catheter ablation is therefore performed around each of the four PVs, to achieve electrical isolation from the remainder of the LA. Durable PVI is the backbone of all ablation procedures for AFIB.
    When the pattern of AFIB is paroxysmal (short episodes of AFIB that come and go), only PVI is performed. When the pattern of AFIB becomes persistent (episodes Lasting weeks to months), additional ablation targets may be addressed in addition to PVI. Tremendous progress in catheter technology and the evolution of electroanatomic mapping systems have made AFIB ablations far more safe and successful. In this video, we are using the CARTO mapping systems and catheters from Biosense Webster.
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  • @mitseraffej5812
    @mitseraffej5812 3 года назад +439

    I had this procedure for both atrial fibrillation and flutter over 10 years ago. Good result and got back to my job as an airline pilot.

    • @hairylarry6167
      @hairylarry6167 3 года назад +24

      What a praise! I am very happy for you. That was 10 years ago! I just had my 3rd. They got it all this time!

    • @ShawnMurray
      @ShawnMurray 3 года назад +13

      I had one over ten years ago too, but mine came back and I'm looking to get another one. I had it done for SVT though.

    • @mitseraffej5812
      @mitseraffej5812 3 года назад +15

      @@ShawnMurray Hope all goes well. When they did my ablation they definitively ruled out any rouge pathways to the ventricular ie. SVT. If it had of been SVT I doubt if I would have been allowed back into aviation. Good luck.

    • @ebo5246
      @ebo5246 3 года назад +5

      @@mitseraffej5812 you're still at risk of developing it again

    • @mitseraffej5812
      @mitseraffej5812 3 года назад +31

      @@ebo5246 Yep, and at risk of developing every other ailment known to man, however I hope/plan to die before I ever get sick again.

  • @koltonkiser9331
    @koltonkiser9331 Год назад +66

    I just got mine today and it was honestly incredible. My wisdom teeth procedure was more painful than this lol. I experienced absolutely no pain at all and I highly suggest anyone questioning the procedure to go through with it. I immediately noticed a better change as soon as I woke up!

    • @SoapinTrucker
      @SoapinTrucker Год назад

      ​@@wza223-fo3mc get an ablation! 😎👍

    • @cynthiaa.verdow5117
      @cynthiaa.verdow5117 8 месяцев назад +6

      Thank you so much for your very reasssuring report. I am not usually all that anxious about surgical procedures, but this one has me very afraid. I appreciate your taking the time to advise your experience to people like me who are so afraid of this.

    • @Andog84
      @Andog84 8 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you ❤

    • @alexfiny4444
      @alexfiny4444 2 месяца назад

      I am facing the same but too afraid if ablation work out or no because I am 41 years old

    • @narcyznarcyz-uv4td
      @narcyznarcyz-uv4td День назад

      ​@alexfiny4444 did you have ablation already?? I am 54 and I am scheduled to have it in March

  • @LeoTheLion1679
    @LeoTheLion1679 2 года назад +226

    I work for an EP cardiologist who has done over 1000 of these procedures. Not one complication from a single patient under his watch. Incredible!

    • @Joox_02
      @Joox_02 2 года назад +11

      I would like to get heart ablation done to cure my SVT. I've been drinking beta blockers for the past 1 year and I want to get rid of it forever to finally continue working out. But the procedure is scaring the s**t out of me. What is the worst thing a patient can to during the procedure and is it really that bad or am I just overthinking?

    • @linanicolia1363
      @linanicolia1363 Год назад

      yes !

    • @cold4942
      @cold4942 Год назад

      Do you mean El Paso Texas??

    • @taylorsimpson4015
      @taylorsimpson4015 Год назад +1

      @@cold4942 EP = electrophysiology/electrophysiologist

    • @davidanderson8469
      @davidanderson8469 Год назад

      No fun though. It's heavy duty surgery but very effective.

  • @lumanisscribe9102
    @lumanisscribe9102 Год назад +149

    I had an ablation procedure a week ago for atrial flutter. I was out, but understand it was two hours of difficult surgery, where they mapped and ablated two veins on one side of my heart, and went to the other side and mapped and ablated another two veins. These veins were producing rogue electrical signals that were taking over my heart, and making it beat 111 bpm like a metronome. I am now back to normal (60bpm), and they said it won't come back. These doctors are so far beyond amazing that I have no words. We are so lucky to be living in this age of modern medicine!! Ps, 78 years old :).

    • @sueraiders
      @sueraiders Год назад +2

      My doctor asked me to have one because I have a fib do you know what I told the doctor, no thank you.

    • @chuckayers3775
      @chuckayers3775 Год назад +8

      I'm scheduled for one Dec 15 I have heard after people have one they have to have another also I have to take xarelto which I don't want too don't do well with meds have to have ct scan with contrast before I have it really nervous about all of this

    • @lumanisscribe9102
      @lumanisscribe9102 Год назад

      ​@@chuckayers3775
      After my ablation procedure, my Dr put me on Eliquis, which is a blood thinner similar to xarelto. I haven't noticed any problems, and I am now much more immune to strokes. So at 79, I'm thankful for that. I also had a contrast ct scan, no problemo. I wish you the same outcomes, where there just aren't any problems. :). And if my heart stayed at 112 bpm, that made it much easier for blood to pool somewhere and form a clot, and give me a stroke. Now it is normal at 50-70 bpm. That raises my probability of living a few more years, that is a huge win for me ;).

    • @gardenhill6502
      @gardenhill6502 Год назад +5

      I had ablation in 2016 in Birmingham. It was not too bad. Felt like a mule kicked me in the chest for a few days. Don't think everyone has this though. Afib mostly gone but still take blood thinner and other meds. Been watching some RUclips about a procedure procedure called mini maze in Texas. Performed on outside of heart. More invasive but seems to be having good results.

    • @gdiup9241
      @gdiup9241 Год назад

      @@chuckayers3775 wishing you the best, SO having it done Dec 5

  • @homerj2017
    @homerj2017 3 года назад +177

    This was the thing that changed my life 15 years ago.At rest 200 bpm before and 75-90 bpm after.The calmness in my chest is phenomenal today.

    • @2weeksago642
      @2weeksago642 3 года назад +2

      Are PVCs hard to diagnose?

    • @marknagle617
      @marknagle617 3 года назад +7

      @@2weeksago642 yes and no….No, because they are very easy to see on an EKG or if you have a holster on. YEs, because you may only have them infrequently and not at the time of being monitored. Infrequent PVC’s shouldn’t be anything to worry about

    • @richfortin08
      @richfortin08 3 года назад +9

      Damn I had to have an ablation in December and then March last year and now a year later am a fib and svt again , I’m exhausted with this crap

    • @keiththornton7202
      @keiththornton7202 2 года назад +4

      @@richfortin08 So sorry RF. I just had my second ablation yesterday. Hope I am forever done with electrical issues.
      I pray yours gets fixed.

    • @richfortin08
      @richfortin08 2 года назад

      @@keiththornton7202 hoping for no complications with you brotha, may that be the last time you gotta have one

  • @parasramramnath8139
    @parasramramnath8139 Год назад +29

    I had a second Ablation Wednesday 11th October.It’s three days now and I am feeling very good.The first one was four yrs ago in 2019 .I am really grateful to my Doctor and the entire Staff for this Great relief.Prior to my situation I was unaware that such a highly scientific procedure existed.It’s my wish that all persons with A/Fib get this procedure May God bless everyone.

    • @PaulaStinson-m6y
      @PaulaStinson-m6y 12 дней назад

      What kind of Ablation did you have?

    • @parasramramnath8139
      @parasramramnath8139 12 дней назад

      @ I know it as aCatheter Ablation.They insert the Catheter in my leg and it is then directed towards the Heart .I was aware of the entire procedure since I was not under any anesthetic.The procedure took about one hour.The first procedure took about four and a half hours.I was under anesthetic for the entire procedure.Everything is fine now.Thank God.

  • @kdcromley
    @kdcromley 3 года назад +39

    I had this procedure in 2006. Cardiac Ablation changed my life. It is awesome and I have never had a problem again!!!

    • @tameishax8322
      @tameishax8322 2 года назад

      I’m on the waiting list for this, was you sedated?

  • @lizevandermerwe9192
    @lizevandermerwe9192 4 года назад +215

    I just had an Ablasion done on Wednesday the 24th. Awake for the first hour of the procedure! It wasn't painful, just a little uncomfortable. But seeing little bits of what happens was truly a mind blowing experience! Im on day 3 after my ablasion and so far not one palpitation or fainting!! Im so excited to be able to excersize or even take a shower without having to rest!! Minimal invasion for such a massive difference in my life! It's really just amazing what medical procedures have come!

    • @WazMK
      @WazMK 4 года назад +10

      @Trade Tested Mark Its been two weeks now and i truly feel like a new person! I must admit, it was a little overwhelming to even just be in the EP Lab. But if you can wrap your head around how amazing the procedure is - the excitement far over weighs the fear. I did some breathing exercise while they where prepping and with the initial insertion of the catheter - that really helped me to stay calm. Inhale in though your nose and out through your mouth - You've got this!! Good Luck! Let us know how it went! Where are you from?

    • @WazMK
      @WazMK 4 года назад +1

      @Trade Tested Mark Ag i have no idea why i'm replying from my husbands profile! Hehe, Anyway - that was me! Lize! Good Luck with your procedure!

    • @silentstorm2239
      @silentstorm2239 4 года назад +10

      Lizé Van Der Merwe Hi I had my ablation at Duke but had to be awake because of an I c d implant. The scariest procedure I have ever had. It was well worth it .
      Six years ago I had the implant but was shocked many many times. The Drs just kept changing my medications instead of having an ablation performed. I feel so much better and no more shocks . Best of health to you !!!

    • @lizevandermerwe9192
      @lizevandermerwe9192 4 года назад +8

      @@silentstorm2239 i could not agree with you more.. Scariest but so worth it!!! Enjoy your new beat!

    • @mohdfirdausjailan
      @mohdfirdausjailan 4 года назад +10

      My Afib comes again after 3 month of my first abliation. I just finish my second abliation 2 weeks ago. So far, i feel better than the first one.

  • @marilynb8136
    @marilynb8136 2 года назад +15

    I'm a retired nurse and having my ablation surgery in late October. I'm not fearful, as I really need this. I am very limited as to physical activity and pray I will be able to live a better life. I'm 73 years old and this surgery will buy me some time!!!

  • @LMatters1
    @LMatters1 3 года назад +65

    How lucky are we to have technologies like this? I had five ablations, one for Flutter and then three for Atrial Fibrillation and the last for both AF and Flutter. Obviously I was a difficult patient but now, nearly 10 years later, I have never felt better. Thank you to the scientists and the medical experts who have enabled procedures like this. I am VERY grateful to you all.

    • @2weeksago642
      @2weeksago642 3 года назад +2

      Are you able yo drink alcohol and caffeinated beverages after your procedure?

    • @LMatters1
      @LMatters1 3 года назад +2

      @@2weeksago642 Most certainly. I drink both nearly every day.

    • @2weeksago642
      @2weeksago642 3 года назад +1

      @@LMatters1 that’s awesome. I’m glad to hear that!

    • @yellowlonghornrooster1868
      @yellowlonghornrooster1868 3 года назад

      Can I ask u a question ..I've had CHF for over 20 yrs I had my icd shock me in November by mid November they were telling me it was AFib I said I don't think so ..I don't feel anything I'm not having any symptoms..me like a fool I took the operation Bec I've been dealing with their chf clinic for 12 yrs ..the first 3 weeks out the hospital I felt great normal around Xmas I started feeling dizzy all the time started feeling nauseous like I'm fainting .. I read that ablation can bring on heart rhythm problems..I've told my doctors I've never had any of these systems ..I've had heart failure a few times over the yrs and I've never had these symptoms ...is it possible the heart abrasion did more damage than good ..

    • @marshalldressel9615
      @marshalldressel9615 11 месяцев назад

      It’s a shame you ere never advised you could had an alternative method. An epicardiac ablation by Dr. Randall Wolf at The Debakey Cardiac Center at Houston Methodist in Houston, Texas. You should be advised that rather than the multiple, heart damaging procedures you under went, Dr. Wolf’s method is done once and your AFIB is cured. Additionally, he clamps off the left atrial appendage during every procedure. That clamp prevents clots well enough that anticoagulants are never required again. A few per cent of his patients experience remaining atrial flutter which an electro physiologist can map and then do one or two pinpoint ablations (far, far less damaging than the massive damage and certainly not multiple times. It’s aired on RUclips…Dr. Randall Wolf, AFIB, Houston Method are thr key words). As a board certified neonatologist, I knew to do extensive research before deciding how my AFIB was treated. I was one of the few percent that required the much easier, safer mapping with single point (occasionally 2-3) ablation. I require no cardiac meds nor anti coagulants. I can now do any activity and will never suffer catastrophic bleeds.
      Dr. Marshall Dressel
      Board Certified Neonatologist

  • @Bill.R.124
    @Bill.R.124 Год назад +18

    Planning to have my ablation end of the month and feeling very, very anxious. Being in health care over 40 years, I think I know too much. This was very helpful, though. Nice to see all the positive comments.

  • @josephc.3192
    @josephc.3192 3 года назад +59

    Had this procedure done last year. Great results and I was home the same day. I was so terrified but it ended up being nothing to be worried about. Getting my wisdom teeth pulled was worse.

    • @JP-vq7wg
      @JP-vq7wg 3 года назад

      Hi. I’ve been having pvcs over a year and they are scaring me to death. I meet with my cardiologist in December to discuss more. They want to try medication but I would rather just have this procedure. Though I am scared but I can’t keep living like this. How are you feeling now?

    • @blakemoore666
      @blakemoore666 3 года назад

      Joseph C., were you bothered daily by palpitations?

    • @josephc.3192
      @josephc.3192 3 года назад +1

      @@JP-vq7wg
      JP I am feeling good. I think due to my young age (I'm only in my mid 20's) the cardiologist wanted to go in and do the procedure right away. We never even discussed treating the afib with medication.
      I hope you get your situation worked out friend.

    • @josephc.3192
      @josephc.3192 3 года назад +1

      @@blakemoore666
      No. My Afib was for the most part symptom less. I was in the hospital for some stomach issues and they ended up seeing it on the EKG they perform as standard procedure.

    • @blakemoore666
      @blakemoore666 3 года назад +1

      @@josephc.3192 Wow, so you never had palpitations or anything? Did you ever feel fatigued? I guess a fair amount of people experience no symptoms of afib.

  • @hairylarry6167
    @hairylarry6167 3 года назад +43

    This is a fascinating video. Just 7 days ago, ( June 2) I had my 3rd heart ablation. This time they did it on the inside and outside. Had it done at Indianapolis, St. Vincent. After 21 years of being shocked and my heart going out of pace, I am finally freed from this arrhythmia curse. I will never be able to thank all the Doctors enough and the staff who helped me get this done. I am now 67, This video was great!

    • @shanita1178
      @shanita1178 3 года назад

      Why did you have to have three im having my 2nd one tomorrow

    • @hairylarry6167
      @hairylarry6167 3 года назад +2

      @@shanita1178 Antoine, I just plain had too much heart scar tissue. Stemmed from having 5 heart attacks. First one was at age 39. I'll say a prayer for you that this surgery will help you greatly. Usually the 2nd one does the trick. God Speed bro.

    • @SayNever
      @SayNever 3 года назад

      God bless you

    • @shanita1178
      @shanita1178 3 года назад +3

      I had the surgery and yes I'm still in afib so I don't want to do another surgery but I'm really lost now at this point.

    • @hairylarry6167
      @hairylarry6167 3 года назад +2

      @@shanita1178 Antoine, trust in the Lord. Go see another heart Dr. If you have to, get another ablation. NEVER GIVE UP. I switched heart Doctors. Indianapolis has the greatest heart surgeons in the world. I will pray for you friend.

  • @bignasa5386
    @bignasa5386 4 года назад +62

    This procedure is life changing, especially if you get it done when you’re younger. Had mine done in 2017 at 30 years old after spending all of my 20s trying to manage it. Recovery was easy peasy and now officially cured going on almost 4 years without any issues. I would recommend this for anyone who is younger and struggling with afib. Nip it in the butt now and thrive!

    • @raymond9534
      @raymond9534 3 года назад +2

      Did you have lone atrial fibrillation?

    • @erinmc404
      @erinmc404 2 года назад

      Thank you for this! My husband is 23 and getting his done today.

    • @watchoutofpocket
      @watchoutofpocket Год назад +1

      Hey man! I’m about to be 30 with your same exact thought process and got it done. Did you also still feel some flutters right after the procedure? And if so, for how long after did they last?

    • @Revolutionarysocialist
      @Revolutionarysocialist 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@erinmc404I'm 24 and having it done on the 28th of May 2024. I'm nervous as can be, worried about dying from it but that's just anxiety for me.

    • @erinmc404
      @erinmc404 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Revolutionarysocialist totally understand the worries!! My husband and I had the same. Here’s some hope; a year later and he’s had no more episodes and every doctor says his heart looks perfect!! 🙏🏼🤩

  • @charlesharrell-y4f
    @charlesharrell-y4f 11 месяцев назад +7

    I just had my #2 ablation Feb 8. I went through everything that was said on the papers. I felt as if someone beat me up. It is 3 weeks now and I’m feeling great. I’m tired but I know that I’ll be fine. These doctors are brilliant, the process is brilliant also. My age is 75.

    • @Mikaeelabdullah
      @Mikaeelabdullah 7 месяцев назад

      Why two ablations?

    • @charlesharrell-y4f
      @charlesharrell-y4f 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@Mikaeelabdullah it’s one wasn’t enough. I am doing great and will be 77 in April. All my ekgs are perfect. I am happy this is over

    • @Mikaeelabdullah
      @Mikaeelabdullah 5 месяцев назад

      @@charlesharrell-y4f So no issues at all? Hey recommended I get it done but I’m scared because I have chemical sensitivity and am scared something can happen with the anesthesia.

  • @ElleInStitches
    @ElleInStitches 3 года назад +16

    I'm 17 and soon about to have this procedure done for my AVNRT, this video reassures me that the procedure will go smoothly. I feel so excited to get back to normal student life without my palpitations.

    • @yesseniasanchez8033
      @yesseniasanchez8033 3 года назад

      How were you diagnosed? I went to the doctor for many years and my doctors said it was not likely I had a heart issue because I was young. In high school I was not feeling great and felt the worst at PE class. I was so tired and didn’t know I had palpitations because I was so use to feeling bad all the time. I wasn’t diagnosed until my first year in college, I luckily fainted at home and not at school 😭. They took me out of ER and I was diagnosed with a fib at 19. I’ve had symptoms since way before tho. I’ll be 21 soon and I plan to have an ablation soon. I’m a little nervous I’m not gonna lie, I know it doesn’t hurt but ppl say it’s uncomfortable 😪. I also wanted to ask, how has your heart condition affected you at school?

    • @ElleInStitches
      @ElleInStitches 3 года назад +5

      @Yessenia Sanchez it took me absolutely FOREVER to get diagnosed. I had the same thing as you where the doctors told me I was "too young to have a heart condition" and that it's most likely anxiety related. The thing is that I'm never anxious when my palpitations happen, and I'll be sat down and happy watching tv and then suddenly my heart races and I can't breathe and my body starts shaking. We had to try for around 2 years to get me diagnosed cos the first public doctor I saw thought I had a muscular skeletal issue, and that was a year and a half ago, this year we had to pay for a private cardiologist after 5 stressful trips to A and E with no success, and them sending me right back home again, we even bought a mini ECG machine to record my heart cos the doctors apparently couldn't see anything on the scans, luckily my private cardiologist was the best I've ever had and he diagnosed me after I showed him my records, symptoms and history with my episodes. He was the ONLY ONE who believed me. None else did, all the rest thought I was just an anxious hypochondriac teenager.
      I've had this condition for years but at the time I thought it was normal, In school it makes it really difficult to get from one class to another without feeling faint or dizzy, alot of the time I also can't sit down for too long otherwise I'll lose circulation in random parts of my body. I see stars when I stand up too. One of my worst episodes occurred in April this year in which I collapsed and couldn't breathe or speak. My heart was going at 180 bpm and I had to take 4 months off school because of it. I'm still recovering and waiting for my surgery so I can go back and study again but in the meantime I'm at home.
      Trust the process cos it's not easy. Soon you'll be able to do the things you wanted to, it just requires ALOT of persistence and pestering the doctors until they listen (because goodness they could never do it the first time). I hope you have a speedy recovery cos I know what it's like to have those moments of feeling like you're not sure what's next. Good luck hun!

    • @yesseniasanchez8033
      @yesseniasanchez8033 3 года назад

      @@ElleInStitches i can totally relate to all your saying. I wasn’t able to go to a private doctor which made it longer because I also had my coverage taken away when I was having issues, so many time I didn’t go to the ER because I couldn’t afford to pay the bills. The same thing happened to me though, i couldn’t breathe, I would see stars, and my heart would race at the same fast pace as yours or higher and I would be totally okay. At school when I had no idea and didn’t visit the doctor I couldn’t sit for too long as well or my body parts would go numb. Thanks! I hope you recover as well👍🏾🙏🏽praying that you heal completely !

    • @ElleInStitches
      @ElleInStitches 3 года назад +1

      @@yesseniasanchez8033 I'm so sorry you had to go through that. We're in this together now so I wish you the best of luck for recovery. God bless 💜

  • @hershela..zbates602
    @hershela..zbates602 2 года назад +9

    I am having one of these procedures in about a week; so, I am glad that I was able to find one online.

  • @capailldubh
    @capailldubh 26 дней назад +2

    Got mine done today. Incredible people who do these operations. I feel way better already.

  • @izzyrohr6707
    @izzyrohr6707 3 года назад +61

    I’m 21 and have bad tachycardia. I haven’t been able to do anything I used to do before these episodes started happening. I was a college athlete for 3 years and never had any problems up until I was done with sports and now I can even go to class without feeling like I’m going to just drop. This gives me hope that my cardiologist will actually listen to me and help me.

    • @jacksutherland259
      @jacksutherland259 3 года назад +1

      Izzy Rohr do you have an ICD implanted?

    • @asmaatmi3172
      @asmaatmi3172 3 года назад

      @@jacksutherland259 can you explain more

    • @jacksutherland259
      @jacksutherland259 3 года назад

      @@asmaatmi3172 just was wondering if he had a pacemaker/defibrillator implanted.

    • @AG-IR
      @AG-IR 3 года назад +2

      Keep at them. I’m 33, had flutter/A-fib since 18. Wasn’t until they finally caught it when I went to A&E, that they done something. I explained that it’s really affecting my quality of life as I’ve gave up all of my sports and hobbies. Then catheter ablation was discussed. Got it booked next month.

    • @AG-IR
      @AG-IR 2 года назад +4

      @Chris Chalton great. Heart actually feels normal now and doesn’t skip beats or anything. Procedure was 3 hours as they couldn’t induce the arrhythmia - but got there in the end. Went in at 10am, left at 7pm that night. Had to take it easy for couple of weeks. All up and fine now and back to normal life.

  • @21lt
    @21lt Год назад +6

    I had a cryo-ablation done this past April. Great results and the recovery was so easy. It’s incredible what these doctors can do.

    • @MegaSkills9
      @MegaSkills9 Год назад +1

      Please tell me WHY they recommended CRYO (Cold) for you, as opposed to the other HEAT type of Ablation? - I am still trying to find out which is better and WHEN they pick one over the other type. Thank you for a reply.

    • @21lt
      @21lt Год назад

      @@MegaSkills9 Supposedly it has a better success rate than the regular heat type ablation. I had mine this past April and I have not had any problems. The recovery was super easy and pretty much pain free. If you’re looking to get an ablation talk to your doctor about both options to see what will work best for you. Good luck and don’t be afraid.

  • @mustangsally366
    @mustangsally366 3 года назад +20

    I had this done 13 years ago …best thing I ever did I get to live a normal life without passing out

  • @peterjanepetersen
    @peterjanepetersen 12 дней назад

    I was also an airline pilot, and got my job back. I was treated in the right atrium first, then the left as the afib returned. Then 3 years after I retired, I nedded a touchup in the right atrium. That is 3 years ago, and good so far. Amazing technology!

  • @donaldhebert3395
    @donaldhebert3395 4 года назад +31

    I had this procedure done in 2019 and it helped me a lot. Without this procedure my life would be very difficult in so many ways.

    • @mommadukes7424
      @mommadukes7424 4 года назад +1

      Same here but a few years before you 💖

    • @NathanPsprague
      @NathanPsprague 4 года назад +7

      36 year old here. Getting mine done in January. Wish me luck!

    • @mommadukes7424
      @mommadukes7424 4 года назад +4

      @@NathanPsprague definitely wishing you the best of luck!

    • @sarahwright3852
      @sarahwright3852 4 года назад +4

      @@NathanPsprague getting my done December 3rd! I’m 29 years old!

    • @deaucilion456
      @deaucilion456 4 года назад +1

      @@sarahwright3852 god bless you! I’m 23 and I have heart arrhythmia and idk if I should get this but it scares me that one day I’ll just drop dead because I get random arrhythmia attacks that last a minute or 2 minutes

  • @natopeacekeeper97
    @natopeacekeeper97 Год назад +8

    I had this procedure done recently. Thank you so much for showing us what is involved in this.

  • @fred8174
    @fred8174 3 года назад +5

    Dr Kneller performed this procedure on my wife (75yrs) on 9/23/20. It made her pvc go away. Thank you Dr Kneller!

  • @Kombivar
    @Kombivar Год назад +6

    I can't wait to have my one done in 6 months, I have a regular episodes of SVT lasting between 1 - 19h. The procedure is astounding, I hope I will remember most of it after :D

    • @Revolutionarysocialist
      @Revolutionarysocialist 10 месяцев назад +1

      I was miss diagnosed with SVT, but that's only because the EMS didn't know what they were doing, they administered adenosine twice needless to say it didn't work and then they shocked me in my living room floor without a sedative, turns out it was afib with rvr and my heart rate was really high because I also had anxiety on top of that, my electrophysiologist told me SVT, AFib, aflutter, can mimic each other and to the untrained eye can be confusing.

  • @mykittens7906
    @mykittens7906 Год назад +3

    I had this done in May 2023 and it wasn't bad at all! I am so thankful for being able to have it - living with Afib is awful.

  • @SkillBuilder
    @SkillBuilder 3 года назад +23

    Your wife is right, there is scar tissue that forms on the heart and that stays but it reduces the conductivity and stops the AF . Nothing is perfect but I am back to normal now, It took about 6 months for my heart to fully scar over and my heart to go back into normal rythmn but it is great now. It is a burn mark. I was out cycling today and it is ticking perfectly. Resting heart rate is 60bpm or lower.

    • @mr6378
      @mr6378 3 года назад

      Im happy for you Gog keep blessing you more

    • @QS-si3cq
      @QS-si3cq 3 года назад

      @@mr6378 gog is good!

  • @RobB-vz2vo
    @RobB-vz2vo 3 года назад +21

    I had my cryo-ablation eight years ago in 2013 performed in Australia by Prof. McGuire. I was 50 at the time and was very sick from the AF. I had three cardio-versions to put my heart back into normal sinus rhythm however it didn't last more than a few hours. Three weeks after the cryo-ablation procedure my heart went into AF for approx. 25 mins then returned to normal sinus rhythm by itself. Apart from that one time I have been AF free and have played ice hockey again, which I thought I would not be able to do again. The only after-effect from the ablation was that for two years I couldn't drink beer. As soon as I finished one 345ml bottle I had a dull pain in my right shoulder that seemed to spear down towards my abdomen. My Dr said it was possible that the Vagus nerve was slightly damaged during the procedure and should heal given time. Well my beer nerve did heal and after three years I can have a glass of beer without discomfort.

    • @izharulhaqmardan
      @izharulhaqmardan 3 года назад +2

      You should aviod beer and drink healthy foods

    • @QuantumOfSolace1
      @QuantumOfSolace1 2 года назад +4

      Drink all the beer you want! Life is too short!

  • @Queenrayanmcn9608
    @Queenrayanmcn9608 Месяц назад +2

    My brother is having this procedure done tomorrow. Ty for the information. God Bless Everyone

    • @ELTarTree
      @ELTarTree Месяц назад

      Im having it done 2 days later than your brother. I hope it goes well for him. Mine is being done only with local anesthesia which I'm not looking forward to

    • @narcyznarcyz-uv4td
      @narcyznarcyz-uv4td День назад

      ​@@ELTarTreeHow was it ?? Do you feel any better??

  • @arlanawalker42
    @arlanawalker42 4 года назад +51

    I just had this done on 2/12/21
    I can live a better life without meds.

    • @arlanawalker42
      @arlanawalker42 3 года назад +4

      @WhiteEagleForce Heart palpitations, admitted in the hospital every month for it.

    • @barbfan8739
      @barbfan8739 3 года назад +1

      @@arlanawalker42 how old were you since your first palpitations?

    • @muffyk6356
      @muffyk6356 3 года назад

      Me too!

    • @taylor4864
      @taylor4864 3 года назад +1

      I'm having this procedure done next month I have a-fib 100% of the time

    • @jiylees
      @jiylees 3 года назад +2

      My husband in getting this done as we speak

  • @luhoffma8836
    @luhoffma8836 9 месяцев назад +7

    I had this today and it was amazing. No pain just my throat was scratchy from the oxygen tube. Happy I had it done.

  • @jonnyjetstreamer997
    @jonnyjetstreamer997 3 года назад +27

    That’s just unbelievable…who dreamed up that whole procedure?
    Amazing

  • @rjwickland6557
    @rjwickland6557 3 года назад +16

    It's an experience, I can say for sure . diagnosed with paroxsysmal afib 17 years prior to my ablation . After the 1st year, I was controlled wonderfully with medications. Diltiazem 300, Flecainide 200 mg daily, and ,325 of Digoxin daily . Got to age 65, and had 3 cardioversions in 18 months . me says, it's time for an ablation ! My esophageal echo was done the day prior to the ablation along with a cat scan . In the EP lab at 09:15, I made it do recovery room at 4:30 pm and up to my room at 6:15 pm . My electro cardiologist said," The electrical activity in my left atrium, " was just crazy" . I got rid of both doses of Digoxin , and lowered my Flecainide to 50 mg bid . I still take 300 mg of Diltiazem daily . Currently wearing a ZIO patch, for 2 weeks of monitoring, prior to annual visit in April .

    • @johnforte5005
      @johnforte5005 3 года назад +3

      Hey RJ Glad to see you made the decision and get it done. I've been dealing with permanent afib for 15 years now, I'm 61. I'm obsessed with my health and I hate the symptoms that have been cropping up. I'm loopy in the head, palpitations, lightheaded, lots of anxiety which I'm guessing makes my symptoms worse when they appear. I want to have it done but I'm hesitant about it, what if I don't feel any better?. What's your opinion of the whole process? knowing you just had it done, would you make the same decision again? Thanks for reading my rant and I hope you have continued good health.

    • @Tawny593
      @Tawny593 3 года назад +3

      @@johnforte5005 I've had cardiac ablations done twice for PSVT. Neither one helped me, but I can reassure you, it's nothing to fear. If it has a chance of helping you get your life back to normal, do it. There's very low risk of complications from ablations. You'll be fine.

    • @ShawnMurray
      @ShawnMurray 3 года назад +1

      Have you had any side effects from Flecainide? I was just prescribed that today, but kinda nervous about taking it because some of the serious side effects.

    • @karengeorge5812
      @karengeorge5812 3 года назад

      @@johnforte5005 HI John I'm like you my name is actually on a list to have it done.It really scares me.Do you live in 🇨🇦 Canada?

    • @karengeorge5812
      @karengeorge5812 3 года назад

      @@ShawnMurray Hi Shawn I was prescribed from the Dr Who I haven't met yet thatsdoing my ablation and I have been hesitant and haven't started it.

  • @ghayamohammed7429
    @ghayamohammed7429 Год назад +3

    I'll be having a svt surgery soon, I was so afraid and terrified but while reading these comments it’s made me revealed actually, I’ve had these episodes for more than two years ago and I haven’t told any of my family members until that one day, when I was told that I have to do a surgery I was thinking about it a lot because it’s my first time doing a surgery. As I said first reading these comments made me somehow revealed. I can’t wait for the day that I’m fully recovered and I can live a happy daily life like everyone without my heart being 200 bmp at rest.

  • @SoapinTrucker
    @SoapinTrucker Год назад +1

    Thank you amazing doctors and nurses!!!!!!! Holy geepers that's an amazing procedure on a few levels!!!!!!!! Your procedure and professional love and dedication made my cardiac catheter ablation a flawless success a couple three years ago!!!!! My WPW was seemingly out of control, attacks occuring almost daily, for hours each time, at around 220bpm!!!!! I think it's safe to say, this procedure probably saved my life! It sure feels like it! 😊👍

  • @wotan10950
    @wotan10950 3 года назад +31

    I had the cardiac ablation in 2019. It was tougher than I had expected, and the recovery took longer, but it was apparently successful. I haven’t had any arrhythmia symptoms since then.

    • @equaljustice8
      @equaljustice8 3 года назад +4

      Why was it tougher and how long did it take you to recover?

    • @miss4330
      @miss4330 3 года назад +1

      I’m worried and annoyed at the very real possibility that I wont heal as fast as others. Some tell me it took a year after ablation to feel normal again.

    • @wotan10950
      @wotan10950 3 года назад +5

      @@miss4330 Every patient is different. I know a few people who were barely affected, and bounced back quickly. I expected the same. But my surgery was over five hours, and the hospital didn’t have enough space for recovery in the cardiac unit. So besides the shock to my system, I couldn’t get any rest or sleep or peace or quiet. I was happy to go home. It takes time for the heart to reset, so to speak, and mine took 2-3 months. It was a difficult time. But after three months, I felt better quickly, and I’ve had no Afib episodes at all.

    • @miss4330
      @miss4330 3 года назад +1

      @Dave glad you’ve had no episodes since . I’ve been told since I have sleep apnea due to extremely small airways it’s a good chance it will come back. I’m just praying I won’t have to stay on meds forever. My ablation is in 3 days

    • @wotan10950
      @wotan10950 3 года назад +1

      @@miss4330 I have sleep apnea too, but the ablation was successful. The surgeon said I will not need any further surgeries, other than an ICD generator replacement every 7-10 years. I’m already on my third defibrillator, but those surgeries are outpatient. Good luck, I’m sure you’ll recover quickly.

  • @Terry151151
    @Terry151151 Месяц назад +1

    I had an ablation for SVT, and I was totally awake for all of the operation. I was even able to watch it on the TV screen.

  • @nancyward9719
    @nancyward9719 3 года назад +7

    I had this done years ago with great results. Praise God.

    • @QS-si3cq
      @QS-si3cq 3 года назад

      *Praise doctors. "God" is as real as Spiderman.

  • @chrisdinglasan7671
    @chrisdinglasan7671 3 года назад +18

    My cardiologist informed me that I have to have an ablation after my cardioversion (2nd time around). I do admit I was stressed and afraid. However, I feel much better reading your comments on how quality of life improved after the procedure. Hoping mine does too.

    • @doubletaptv5441
      @doubletaptv5441 3 года назад +3

      Im in the same boat sir. I've had 4 aversions and the last one lasted 3 months till I ended up in the Er a couple days ago. Dr upped my pacerone till I get an ablation done in the next few weeks. Im only 40 and mostly active my whole life. I want to get back to that after being laid up with persistent afib and chf for the whole year

    • @chrisdinglasan7671
      @chrisdinglasan7671 3 года назад +3

      @@doubletaptv5441 I wish you the best on your upcoming procedure and pray that your heart will be back on sinus rhythm for good and your congestive heart failure to be resolved. 🙏🏼👍🏼

    • @tmcclafferty
      @tmcclafferty 3 года назад +3

      @@doubletaptv5441 good luck on your procedure I developed a fib after a quadruple bypass, of which I had no systems. I also had no symptoms of a fib, I found out about it because my family bought me an Iwatch, which showed when I was in afib. I wasn’t in afib all the time it came and went but it was scary. After my ablation I may have had 1 episode of afib but not 100% sure. My procedure was 15 months ago and I have not had any bouts of afib. I have a cardiac monitor inserted to check my heart rhythm and no issues. I will probably get the monitor removed in January. It is very tiny and you can’t see it under your skin like a pacemaker. Anyway I hope your story turns out as well as mine. Best of luck
      Tom

    • @yellowlonghornrooster1868
      @yellowlonghornrooster1868 3 года назад +1

      I just want to know why didn't the doctors prescribe meds for AFib..I had a episode 3 yrs ago I believe caused by oral steroids for back pain ..they gave me meds and in a week I was doing fine but a few weekends back I had a serious AFib and the doctors recommend this procedure..they dropped my meds to a lower dose so my heart doesn't jump out of control and even with a low dose if feel average but my doc said after a time even with meds u can suffer CHF so I'm gonna do the procedure...scared as hell though..

    • @tmcclafferty
      @tmcclafferty 3 года назад +2

      @@yellowlonghornrooster1868 you can try and do what I did, I got a 2nd opinion, my cardiologist recommended the dr that did the ablation and I looked up his credentials, I also interviewed him to weigh pros and cons. I asked him his success rebate, which was outstanding and I also asked if he lost any patients which he hadn’t. I was out for the ablation the worst part is that you have to remain still for 3 or 4 hours after, so I brought my iPad which has plenty of music on it, my Bose noise canceling headphones and the time went by fast. I’m sure you will be fine, best of luck to you. Also I haven’t had any afib events since the ablation so I feel like a success story. I will say the bouts of afib had almost convinced me I wasn’t going to make it, but I no longer have that fear, hope the same works out for you
      Best wishes
      Tom

  • @kirstysommerford4366
    @kirstysommerford4366 4 года назад +36

    Really really interesting to watch. I had this done yesterday and couldn’t watch until after my procedure. It absolutely amazing how this is done.

    • @landoblu
      @landoblu 4 года назад +1

      How do you feel ? What was the cost of it ?

    • @Fantastic_Stranger
      @Fantastic_Stranger 4 года назад +7

      @@landoblu I’m not sure about the other person’s situation but mine was covered by insurance. Also I feel way better I feel less weight in my chest. This just my story about the surgery

    • @cynthiadianecarey9902
      @cynthiadianecarey9902 3 года назад +1

      Hope you have a rapid and successful recovery. .

    • @ShawnMurray
      @ShawnMurray 3 года назад

      What did you get treated? looking to get a second for SVT.

    • @Skezzz
      @Skezzz 3 года назад +1

      Same here. I got nervous when I tried watching before the procedure. Did it a week ago for WPW, took 58 minutes.

  • @jeffto23ify
    @jeffto23ify 3 года назад +10

    Absolutely brilliant what a fantastic job those doctors done explaining all the procedures and sorting the patient out . I might have to have this done at some point

  • @shromrimyom1053
    @shromrimyom1053 3 года назад +7

    Thanks Dr. I will have my second ablation in a few days. Last one was in 2017. I had AVR surgery during which the Maze procedure was performed -- in early 2014. Pacemaker installed following catheter ablation for AFs in 2017. Have been trying to avoid another ablation -- but my doctor (Stephen Reich) is an awesome ElectroPhys!

  • @breebrat56
    @breebrat56 Год назад

    My right and left femoral arteries are aching just watching all that going in. 😅 I had this done 12/7/2023 for SVT, investigating any other issues, correcting those issues, and placing a loop recorder the LINQ 2.
    This is great to see what happens when under general anesthesia.
    Thanks for walking thru everything, explaining, and educating! ❤

  • @mollylove3715
    @mollylove3715 3 года назад +3

    I had an SVT heart ablation to cue my WPS! I had this produce done at the John Radcliffe hospital and I couldn’t recommend the doctors enough they were incredible

    • @LaraHudson
      @LaraHudson Год назад +1

      I am due to have this at the same hospital in a few weeks and I am so nervous! How was your experience? Did you feel much during?

  • @valleygirlgg
    @valleygirlgg Год назад +1

    this is 3 years old. I am thinking there have been advances made since then and would love to see it! Software is amazing

  • @philipanthonyclark3225
    @philipanthonyclark3225 3 года назад +9

    I've had this done twice, twenty odd years ago.
    Due another this week.
    Sitting here on a cardio ward right now.

  • @waynecassels3607
    @waynecassels3607 20 дней назад

    Fascinating. My first AFib was 2013. I've had issues every few years. Then after an unrelated surgery in 2021 I've been on meds for AFib. I don't know if this procedure will ever be suggested to me by my heart doc.

  • @Last_one_before_I_go
    @Last_one_before_I_go Год назад +3

    I had an ablation for flutter 4 years ago with 2 years prior being undiagnosible - it was incredible to wake up from the procedure feeling so much better. However, I feel problems developing again - not flutter, but AFIB. I'm actually looking forward to things getting identified and going in for another ablation, this time to hopefully cure my heart issues.

  • @andyderby150
    @andyderby150 7 дней назад +1

    I had this 22 years ago and my heart just went back out of rhythm last week so I got to see if they are going to do a cardio version and I need to loose weight because I have been stuck in the house during the deep freeze and inactivity and eating probably caused it but I’m on thinners and rate meds and sometimes it will go back in sinus rhythm on it’s own but it’s been over a week so it’s time to get to my cardiologist, wish me luck.

  • @luckyflower1107
    @luckyflower1107 2 года назад +3

    I’m having this done in a few weeks and am so scared. Hoping and praying everything goes smoothly

    • @azgrind1mhunt468
      @azgrind1mhunt468 2 года назад +2

      I just had it done Tuesday came home the same day just relax very professional recovery wasn't bad

    • @danielburgess1113
      @danielburgess1113 Год назад

      are all the types of ablation a in and out same day procedure or do any require a longer stay in hospital?

    • @Edc1969
      @Edc1969 Год назад

      How did it go? Hope perfect!

  • @jameshall8455
    @jameshall8455 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for explaining this to me. And walking us through it. 6 months of vertigo, extreme dizziness daily and lost consciousness several times I thought I had a brain tumor and begged all 5 of my doctors for help. GP. Oncology. Dermatology. Orthopedic surgeon, and cardiology. With no rhyme or reason for the symptoms. What, I said, something is terribly wrong guys!!! With all due respect one of you must know why I am in and out of ER constantly and having extreme dizziness! 6 months went by and March 28, 2024 I had a HEART ATTACK right in front of LAPD officer friend while having an episode. Officer Lamborn kept asking, Jim are you alright you look terrible. You cannot even stand". Then I fell to the floor at HQs. Ambulance arrived in 6 minutes or I'd have died. Emergency surgery next morning. ER all night. My entire family stunned. 2 arteries showing 96% STENOSIS. Two STENTS now inside my arteries. My God. If I had been home alone I'd be dead. This note right here never would see the light of day and I am writing this as it might save another persons LIFE. They might not be so lucky to be standing with an Officer on duty with a radio and quick decision making skills. Eliquis, Plavix, Aspirin, Midodrine all prescribed, and I am doing better after surgery and RX. My case should be a Cardiology students exam, "case study"....like my University we had 'Business Failure Clinics' (International business degree and law) on what NOT to do running a multinational company and not see bankruptcy. In this case LOSING A LIFE/PATIENT, Look at the big picture and NEVER ASSUME. As these doctors did. I had been in the ER 3 times - Did ALL the tests and they saw nothing. Why? Wouldn't an Echocardiogram see this stenosis? This was life threatening. I would often just walk in ti my GP's office and demand help. BP would be 68/21. He would ut me on I.V. or send me to ER, 6 months of this! Until that almost fatal day. Barry Gibbs of Bee Gees fame went through 4 doctors for same symptoms/disorder. Andy Gibb died of heart disease as well unknown to him. Now I am worried about the future and if I am in the right hands!!! James, US Army Veteran SGT NATO Investigator, 972-79 - Corporate executive 30 years, worldwide. Stress got me. Ulcers too. Indeed.

  • @isabellagunas7316
    @isabellagunas7316 2 года назад +4

    You did my 3rd and last ablation, been great since. Thank you!!!

  • @forrestshaw3819
    @forrestshaw3819 3 года назад +6

    Had this procedure done yesterday by Dr. Bisla in Arizona. Glad I watched after the procedure rather than prior. Great outcome thus far with NSR and no after a-fib symptoms as of yet. Great doctor does about 10 of these a week. Highly experienced with a very high success rate. And beyond awesome bedside manner as well as before and after surgery and beyond I’m sure.

  • @oxpahnakompromatkohtpol436
    @oxpahnakompromatkohtpol436 3 года назад +23

    I didn't realize it was this simple, will probably just get the DIY kit on Amazon and have the wife do it after she gets off work.

    • @mojitobound
      @mojitobound 6 месяцев назад

      I don’t think so. Watch the video. It’s quite involved.

  • @gemmint77
    @gemmint77 3 года назад +3

    Scheduled for this surgery next week. Praying it works this time.

  • @VaporheadATC
    @VaporheadATC 3 года назад +25

    Thank you for this video. Without it, I would not have been able to perform this on my wife. Though I did not have the same equipment, the borescope I bought at Lowes meant for plumbing, worked great.

  • @SevRitchie
    @SevRitchie 3 года назад +12

    Going in on 3/2/21. Thank you to all of you for advising as to your experience.

    • @YouTalkinToMeBro
      @YouTalkinToMeBro 3 года назад +2

      I hope it worked out for you you and you're feeling better.
      I'm going in next week to give it a try.

    • @SevRitchie
      @SevRitchie 3 года назад +3

      @@YouTalkinToMeBro It went fine. Mild soreness. Hang in there.

    • @YouTalkinToMeBro
      @YouTalkinToMeBro 3 года назад +2

      @@SevRitchie Good for you, happy for you!
      Oh yeah, I'm hoping and looking so forward to not feeling like I ran a marathon just from putting my socks on!

    • @massimocampanella5228
      @massimocampanella5228 3 года назад +2

      @@SevRitchie hi mate how did it go and how is recovery time I’m a young athlete and might have to get this done where u worried about the risk , also my condition is called wps did u have same thing thanks

    • @SevRitchie
      @SevRitchie 3 года назад +2

      It was a quick recovery. Hiking in a week. I am not a runner

  • @bettyweimer9582
    @bettyweimer9582 3 месяца назад +3

    I had an ablation for SVT in April 2024..so far no rapid heart beat!!

  • @zekerocks9217
    @zekerocks9217 3 года назад +4

    25 years old, dealing with a dramatic case of POTS, this operation coming up soon, very nervous, but hopeful I can live a normal life..POTS has a lot taken away, never knew I had it until couple months ago, but knew something was wrong dating way back to being about 12.
    Low key scared to watch all of this but again hopeful 🙏🏼.

  • @bomoore9872
    @bomoore9872 3 года назад +8

    Having mine done tomorrow. I've always wanted to know what it would look like

  • @anthonylawlor9130
    @anthonylawlor9130 3 года назад +12

    All I can say is God Bless these Surgeons.

    • @QS-si3cq
      @QS-si3cq 3 года назад

      Spiderman too. Spiderman is great! And, is as real as "god."

  • @really6933
    @really6933 3 года назад +8

    I’m about to hav the procedure on the 27th/21...the comments are very helpful. Thanks u all

    • @jessiejaramillo7231
      @jessiejaramillo7231 3 года назад

      How did it go?

    • @really6933
      @really6933 3 года назад

      @@jessiejaramillo7231 it went great with no complications. I actually haven’t been n afib since. Going into afib had me miserable. I’m more active now as well.

  • @carolhayman5913
    @carolhayman5913 2 года назад +7

    I had this done which 2 days after I survived a stroke at 73 years of age, according to the medical team I was very lucky to have survived ❤😮

    • @carolturner9493
      @carolturner9493 8 месяцев назад

      I have been that this is what I might need , terrified that I might have a stroke afterwards , are you ok now ?

  • @joygernautm6641
    @joygernautm6641 2 года назад +3

    Just had this done yesterday for chronic SVT. I was sedated, but not unconscious. Unfortunately, it did make me a little loopy and I had to keep getting reminder to stay still.

    • @jennahaltz7516
      @jennahaltz7516 Год назад +1

      How are you doing since the ablation?

    • @Mike-cq9us
      @Mike-cq9us Год назад

      Did this cure your SVT for good???

  • @JimLee138
    @JimLee138 3 года назад +4

    I had this done yesterday. I agree with Homer's comment below, a calmness in my chest.

  • @DominicNJ73
    @DominicNJ73 3 года назад +3

    That looks easy as hell, I could do that myself, no guarantee the patient survives but I could still do it. LOL Great video Dr Kneller, thanks for sharing it.

    • @reizayin
      @reizayin 3 года назад

      i feel like most people could do most medical procedures, without caring about what happens to the patient, lmao.

    • @jvillanueva10jv
      @jvillanueva10jv 3 года назад

      Lol good one. Kinda scary as I have one coming up, but still funny

  • @JILOA
    @JILOA 2 года назад +2

    Just had one if these. Doctor said it went very well. Hope to be back in the gym soon.

  • @tateschell4761
    @tateschell4761 3 года назад +15

    I had my ablation surgery for my SVT 3 days ago 12/21/21. I was awake and had 2 catheters on each side of the groin, and one on the right side of my neck. I remember almost everything. They had to burn my heart 3 times rather than the average 1, I felt it every time and it was the worst pain. Hoping it cures my condition and let’s me live life for the first time, as scary as that was.

    • @tonmagayon8747
      @tonmagayon8747 3 года назад +6

      you will be fine by next week..same as mine..i had ablation 12/14/21..and start of new life without palpitaion, anxiety and fear..and now im back for work today without worries

    • @devinderkaur0505
      @devinderkaur0505 2 года назад +1

      Please let me it’s safe because husband have svt his palpitations come very frequently he’s went hospital today

    • @MegaSkills9
      @MegaSkills9 Год назад +3

      Please tell me why they have some people awake for this? Tell me how and why they justified this rather than people being asleep for this? Thank you for a reply?

    • @KimWentworth-y8e
      @KimWentworth-y8e Год назад +2

      I had my ablation 2 weeks ago. They had me out cold with a breathing tube.

    • @MegaSkills9
      @MegaSkills9 Год назад +1

      I just had tachycardia 20 min ago again. it lasted for 15 min at 180 BPM. I am sick of this. I need the surgery just as soon as I get insurance to cover it. How did you feel after surgery and did your insurance cover all of it? @@KimWentworth-y8e

  • @Thepriest39
    @Thepriest39 8 месяцев назад +1

    I trust he is seeing what he says in the images. You would have to have a lot of experience to understand what he is seeing. Amazing that they can thread those tubes through your veins without rupturing them. I get my procedure in 2 months. Can’t wait to feel better.

    • @meschelllaroche2990
      @meschelllaroche2990 8 месяцев назад

      I'm also getting an Ablation for Paroxsymal Atrial Fibrillation. Modern medicine and technology is fantastic!!

    • @PaulaStinson-m6y
      @PaulaStinson-m6y 12 дней назад

      How did it go? Any complaints?

  • @anitathompson6571
    @anitathompson6571 3 года назад +8

    My Dad is having his procedure in 2 days. He is 89. I know he wants to do all he can to remedy his AFIB. I only wonder why Mom found this option doing online research (she is 85) and they asked his doctors about it. Why wasn’t it presented by the docs as an option is my question. We are hoping for a positive outcome. Thank you for sharing this. It is helpful.

    • @raiinbowbrite4921
      @raiinbowbrite4921 3 года назад +2

      How did it go? I hope it all went good and your dad is doing well

    • @anitathompson6571
      @anitathompson6571 3 года назад +6

      @@raiinbowbrite4921 Hey! My Dad did great, his heart rate reduced immediately! It had been double what it should be before the procedure and even the last time he had it “shocked” that only lasted 2 days before his heart rate soared again. While recovering they told him he couldn’t move, but then he asked for coffee and while drinking it his incision started to bleed. That wasn’t a good thing and took some doing to get it stopped. But otherwise he came home the next day! Like he always says, “You can’t hurt a Marine!” We are grateful!

    • @Blu-Man
      @Blu-Man 2 года назад

      @@anitathompson6571 if you see this in 2022 how is your dad update now days since it was a year ago

    • @anitathompson6571
      @anitathompson6571 2 года назад +1

      @@Blu-Man He turned 90 already in 2022! This implanted device is working as subscribed and he is doing well! Thank you for asking!

    • @Blu-Man
      @Blu-Man 2 года назад

      @@anitathompson6571 implanted? Thought yo dad had an ablation done back then

  • @jakelakota3010
    @jakelakota3010 3 года назад +1

    When I had mine the ER reminded me of an ATC for an airport. There had to have been 10 people working on me. I am happy to say mine was successful and while my ticker rarely tries to get out of whack, the ablation stops it.

  • @helengarrett6378
    @helengarrett6378 3 года назад +34

    Had a similar procedure for subventricular tachycardia. Most nervous I've ever been because they had me wide awake and they instigated various arrhythmias. Some were syncopated, some were a trilling continuous vibration. Some were skipped beats. I was exhausted and terrified. I never want another ablation. I hate when I am awake and doctors do scary things to vital parts of my anatomy and I'm supposed to be very still and quiet. It went well. I don't have galloping heartbeats at total rest anymore. Much harder than having babies

    • @sandyaw3057
      @sandyaw3057 Год назад +1

      I’m so sorry you went through that while awake!! I would have refused to have mine done if they told me I’d be awake! I don’t blame you for not wanting another…I’d be terrified! I was scared out of my mind anyway but at least I was asleep. I’ve had different heart procedures while I was awake but it wasn’t as scary. Having 3 kids was nothing compared to heart procedures!

    • @davidmoser3535
      @davidmoser3535 Год назад +2

      But did the proceedure work? That is what matters. Being nervous is normal.

    • @sandyaw3057
      @sandyaw3057 Год назад

      @@davidmoser3535 No, mine did not work. The electrophysiologist called my daughter and my then husband in the waiting room and told them every time he tried to ablate I would go into v-tach. So now I am taking more heart meds instead of less.

    • @SoapinTrucker
      @SoapinTrucker Год назад

      ​​@@davidmoser3535seems to me this poster (sandy in wa) had some extenuating circumstances, my ablation went great, no more 220 beats per minute attacks! It's been over 2 years, no WPW SVT episodes!!!!!! 😎👍

    • @theresaramos2788
      @theresaramos2788 2 месяца назад

      Cardiologist told me I have to be awake for this procedure. I am nervous.

  • @virginiamoss7045
    @virginiamoss7045 Месяц назад

    All this is why my ablation procedure was well over $300,000. Just the equipment alone, not to mention the skills of all those people. I had 100% insurance coverage. After a 6 month recovery period I suddenly felt like I had a new heart and could do all kinds of yard work and house work and hiking where before just walking in a store was so tiring I would have to find places to sit down every once in a while. I did have to stay in ICU a few days; my heart was beating too slow but got better. A month later came back to get a pacemaker.

  • @preciousloveslopez
    @preciousloveslopez 3 года назад +3

    Going in for mine on Monday, July 26th, I'm ready!!! Thanks for this video 👍👍👍👍 I'm scared but I got this!

    • @preciousloveslopez
      @preciousloveslopez 3 года назад +3

      Had it done and I feel amazing, I noticed as soon as I woke up that there was a difference. My procedure took about 6 hrs and it was deemed a success, only bad thing I have to say is that I felt some very serious pain coming from my right shoulder and elbow. Sadly it's nerve damage from the positioning. Possibly nerves in my shoulder and neck were separated because I was pulled by both in different directions. I couldn't use my right arm and shoulder for 3 days now ( it's currently 3 days since surgery). I've been to the ER for imaging, nothing is broken, but the pain at times is unbearable. I have to sleep sitting up, but today is better than yesterday. The Doctors are watching me closely to track my healing, they're giving me 2 wks. I do have to say , that the pounding and extra heart beats are gone and not missed💖

    • @equaljustice8
      @equaljustice8 3 года назад +1

      @@preciousloveslopez how are you feeling now?

    • @preciousloveslopez
      @preciousloveslopez 3 года назад +3

      @@equaljustice8 I feel completely healed from the PVCs, but still some nerve pain in the shoulder. It's not to bad , I feel it was all worth it.

    • @equaljustice8
      @equaljustice8 3 года назад +1

      @@preciousloveslopez happy to hear! Hope the pain goes away soon

  • @drewthompson7457
    @drewthompson7457 Год назад +1

    I had an ablation in Nov/20. Intermittent bleeding for 6 weeks in my groin. ( so I didn't leave the house.) It improved my afib, but didn't cure it. I had another ablation in Mar/23. Much better. No bleeding, and only a few odd blips from my heart. But I'm still on drugs. I thought the operation was supposed to fix the problem. Anyway, I'm now functioning well.

  • @skipgetelman3418
    @skipgetelman3418 4 года назад +58

    Had this procedure done several years ago because of tachycardia not one problem since

    • @godswill05
      @godswill05 4 года назад +11

      Oh that's great news, my friend has svt and will have the surgery soon , so I'm acc here for a bit of comfort and piece of mind

    • @godswill05
      @godswill05 3 года назад +3

      @B Gus So when u get the surgery, does it mean that the svt Is gone?

    • @barbfan8739
      @barbfan8739 3 года назад

      How long you've have taquycardia?

    • @massimocampanella5228
      @massimocampanella5228 3 года назад +1

      @@godswill05 hi did he end up doing it

    • @godswill05
      @godswill05 3 года назад +1

      @@massimocampanella5228 Actually, her surgery was postponed to the end of April, but I'm for sure she's defo gonna do it 😃

  • @Andog84
    @Andog84 6 месяцев назад +2

    I had my surgery and unfortunately they couldn’t fix it due to the pathway being too close to the bundle of his. Trying medications for now. 😢when they woke me up during the surgery it was like electricity flowing through my body! Crazy but happy to be alive still.

  • @tootsiedawn2016
    @tootsiedawn2016 Год назад +3

    I am having this done in 6 days. The doctor said the left top of my heart is getting signals to beat wrong. Pretty much every day I have issues. All day, not just for a short period of time. My doctor is also going to put a loop monitor under my skin because I am severely allergic to any kind of adhesives. If the ablation doesn't work, my next option is a pacemaker. I am 51 years old. My mother and father both had/have A-fib. My mother passed out from hers. She had to go straight to the pacemaker. My father isn't having trouble with his so far. I am extremely nervous because my heart stops beating during these episodes. I don't want it to stop beating permanently while they are doing this.

  • @lupeg88
    @lupeg88 4 года назад +36

    Getting mines done in 3 days not nervous excited to get off the meds and having a normal heart rate

  • @noellawlor6838
    @noellawlor6838 2 года назад

    My cardiologist wants me to have this done, but going by people's comments here I don't think I will have it done. Everyone's cases here so very serious compared to mind. The last time I went into afibration was 5 months ago. I have a pacemaker suffer from tachbradia and a fib. Thanks for this now. I will be telling my cardiologist I don't need this procedure.

  • @jdd9044
    @jdd9044 4 года назад +4

    I’m on my road to become an RCIS and I’m very excited! Great video.

    • @darbykillen488
      @darbykillen488 4 года назад +1

      Jdd 904 Me too! I start the program on Monday. How do you like it? I’m excited and nervous!

    • @jdd9044
      @jdd9044 4 года назад

      DJ 9632 it’s great! Just pay attention to medical terms because those can get tricky, make sure you utilize notecards and study in sections of 5, it’ll help a lot. You’ll do great! Good luck!!

    • @darbykillen488
      @darbykillen488 4 года назад +1

      Jdd 904 Thank you!! And good luck on the rest of your schooling! I can’t wait to be in such a rewarding career!

    • @jdd9044
      @jdd9044 4 года назад

      DJ 9632 me too! What state are you in? If you’re in the states and don’t mind me asking?

    • @darbykillen488
      @darbykillen488 4 года назад +1

      Jdd 904 I’m in Georgia! How about you?

  • @jeanrocque-rr4ec
    @jeanrocque-rr4ec Год назад

    I had this done 4 times before it was decided I needed a pacemaker. The reasoning was that I was under 60yrs old. Believe me, I was in my cardiologist's office 4days after my 60th. I am now 69 and much better.

  • @fpskywalker
    @fpskywalker 3 года назад +10

    Amazing mapping technology. Had no idea that was possible.

  • @KRAZEEIZATION
    @KRAZEEIZATION 11 месяцев назад

    It’s incredible how humans can develop amazingly sophisticated medical technology like this to save lives and improve health but also weapons of war to destroy lives and cause suffering. The mind boggles.

  • @BacchusFA
    @BacchusFA 4 года назад +8

    You guys rock. I'm going in for a 2nd ablation. I'm stoked

    • @mommamia2080
      @mommamia2080 4 года назад

      @Weird Dreams i

    • @BacchusFA
      @BacchusFA 4 года назад +1

      @Weird Dreams initial ablations have about a 70% success rate. Adding sleep apnea which I have, it can come back. A second ablation has a 90%+ success rate. I've read where folks have had multiple procedures.

  • @e.miller8943
    @e.miller8943 3 года назад +2

    I had a catheter ablation for AV nodal reentrant tachycardia in 2000 which worked perfectly. The doctor told me that is was a much easier procedure than for atrial fibrillation because it was easier to find the exact place to treat. She also told me that any error could result in the need for a pacemaker.

  • @kharyfudge4293
    @kharyfudge4293 4 года назад +9

    I’m only 27 and a gym god but I passed out at pt army thought it was asthma, nope went to a cardiologist in Savannah found out I have SVT and now I have to get this surgery done tomorrow. Glad I found this video so I know what’s going on

    • @JamieSmith-fz2mz
      @JamieSmith-fz2mz 4 года назад

      How'd it go?

    • @prodbyjoby
      @prodbyjoby 4 года назад +1

      Don’t worry. 23 year old here with A-Fib. Just got my ablation yesterday. Asleep for the whole thing. Nothing to worry about!

    • @krystingrant6292
      @krystingrant6292 4 года назад +1

      Omg omg I'm so glad it wasn't worse. I ran track read of young ppl running track and have 142 heart rate and dying next day. I'm looking into a electrophysiologist. I had AFib episode that started a TIA. I'm still dealing with it. Never had issues til September 2020

    • @prodbyjoby
      @prodbyjoby 4 года назад +1

      @@krystingrant6292 I never had issues until July of this year. Get a good doctor and you will be fine. I had to take something for my anxiety too. The best thing you can do is just relax and find peace. You will be good!

  • @bladerunner752
    @bladerunner752 Год назад +1

    Ive had 4 ablations for Afib. I had three radio frequency ones and one Cryogenic ablation. Afib came back anyway so im now on Flecainide and not a flutter since 2 years on the medication and no more afib. Nice steady sinus rhythm.

  • @thecyclinggreek274
    @thecyclinggreek274 4 года назад +11

    I appreciate this video. I am an older athlete who still races bicycles who is subject to Afib. I had not had an Afib incident in 2 years, then boom - I had one a couple of weeks ago. I have a recent video on what I believe led to it and what I am doing now. I am currently making another video on questions/comments I have received since the incident.

    • @sanman1956
      @sanman1956 3 года назад

      Could I ask … did you HAVE the ablation or Are you trying another method
      Also, how old are you

    • @thecyclinggreek274
      @thecyclinggreek274 3 года назад +1

      @@sanman1956 No Ablation yet. I have modified my training (no more double centuries, just shorter racing). No more buring the candle at both ends like I had done for decades - I focus on sufficient sleep. While my diet was much better than average, I improved on it. Basically, I focus on eliminating undue stress on my heart. Zince I made the post a year ago, I did have another Afib attack. This one was cuased by pressure on the vagas nerve. I chronicled it in a 6 day vlog starting with "I just got AFIB Vlog #1". If the link comes though, this is the link:

    • @thecyclinggreek274
      @thecyclinggreek274 3 года назад

      @@sanman1956 here is the link: ruclips.net/video/gPG2l_VHtw0/видео.html

    • @blakemoore666
      @blakemoore666 3 года назад +1

      @@thecyclinggreek274 With all you’ve been thru I believe I’d get an ablation. You’d probably bounce right back on your bike in no time!

    • @thecyclinggreek274
      @thecyclinggreek274 3 года назад

      @@blakemoore666 There is anecdotal evidence I have seen through a competitor that supports what you are saying. I'm just not there yet. Besides, I would have to keep doing what I am currently doing anyway.

  • @GeraldineDonovan-qp7qv
    @GeraldineDonovan-qp7qv Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I truly appreciate it.
    Cheers from Auckland NZ

  • @jenniferjohnson2014
    @jenniferjohnson2014 3 года назад +6

    I have to get this done , I'm so tired of having svt and pvc it truly is irritating and exhausting

    • @jenniferjohnson2014
      @jenniferjohnson2014 3 года назад +6

      Update!!! Went to E.R for weird headache and behold....i was admitted and on Monday I had ablation done...along with 3 blood transfusions but that was due to another problem. I love having an actual normal heart rate. ❤

    • @ShawnMurray
      @ShawnMurray 3 года назад

      @@jenniferjohnson2014 Glad it went well. Nervous about getting my second in a couple months.

    • @jenniferjohnson2014
      @jenniferjohnson2014 3 года назад

      @@ShawnMurray I wish you the best, that surgery took so much anxiety away but I have another surgery that I'm going to get soon It was a contributing factor to why I was in the hospital prior to the surgery..never knew till then. I will be turning 40 and i WIL BE SO MUCH HAPPIER THEN.

  • @colinkennedy4646
    @colinkennedy4646 2 года назад

    Just had mine done going on 5 days ago for an AVNRT I've had since I was in 20s I'm now 57 I was out though the whole procedure but after watching this I'm blown away about the fact that yeah they can see what they're doing with the technology and all but all the while the heart is pumping and it amazes me their ability to even be accurate. My heart is at normal rhythm now and was something to behold on the monitor I couldn't stop looking at it as I lay there in recovery. No more episodes of sudden rapid heart beats either. Time will tell how this turns out as I heal but so far its great I have more energy and BP has lowered from slightly consistently high to normal ranges, my arthritis has also subsided but don't know if that can even be related except to say maybe because of better blood flow I don't know...I mean really how many birds you can get with one stone. My regret is not getting it done sooner on the other hand I'm happy it was done with 2022 advanced technology. Thank God I finally got it done.

  • @imaw8ke
    @imaw8ke 2 года назад +5

    Praise God for smart people! Love & prayers doc!

  • @ARM_DM
    @ARM_DM 9 месяцев назад

    Graduated echo program, I hope I get to work with doctors like you. Very well explained!

  • @lindavoye3834
    @lindavoye3834 4 года назад +4

    I'm having this done on Friday and still very nervous. I just hope it works the first time

    • @gregheaser9515
      @gregheaser9515 4 года назад +2

      getting one in 11 hours lmao, just ask for anxiety medication and you'll be in bliss for the whole time

    • @lindavoye3834
      @lindavoye3834 4 года назад

      Good luck

    • @gregheaser9515
      @gregheaser9515 4 года назад +3

      @@lindavoye3834 easy wasnt bad at all

    • @lindavoye3834
      @lindavoye3834 4 года назад

      Good glad you did ok

    • @gregheaser9515
      @gregheaser9515 4 года назад +1

      @@lindavoye3834lol woke up early from sedation, they had to give me morphine because they hadn't even taken out the catheters yet lmfao rofl, cue my loud swearing and groaning with even with morphine

  • @christopherbentsen9647
    @christopherbentsen9647 29 дней назад

    I had my first ablation in Dec 2013. Lasted for 9 years. They tried to control my proximal AFIB with beta blockers. I was miserable on the drugs. Stopped them a year ago. Going in for my second ablation in two days here in Seattle.

  • @isaacgreenway9797
    @isaacgreenway9797 4 года назад +19

    I’m 19 WPW syndrome hopefully getting procedure done in a month or so very nervous, can’t wait to get off meds and be able to run again

    • @stevengower
      @stevengower 4 года назад +2

      Ehhhh another person with WPW!

    • @clouds5866
      @clouds5866 3 года назад +1

      Same here! Also WPW

    • @nahlaodish4273
      @nahlaodish4273 3 года назад +1

      My daughter has a procedure tomorrow she has wpw and I'm so worried

    • @akhilmalleshwari3556
      @akhilmalleshwari3556 3 года назад

      I'm 26..I M SUFFERING FROM WPW...
      I m in confused state ie. Wil I go procedure r wait for some time??

    • @akhilmalleshwari3556
      @akhilmalleshwari3556 3 года назад +1

      @@nahlaodish4273 is the procedure successfully done??

  • @islandgirl8199
    @islandgirl8199 3 года назад +2

    I thought it is a sterile procedure but masks are not worn? I’m confused.

  • @America12412
    @America12412 4 года назад +3

    Thank you👍..very useful
    Can't believe some gave thumbs down??

    • @dukemd69
      @dukemd69 3 года назад

      BIG PHARMA!! :)