Yesterday for about 20 minutes I was
having visual disturbances. Like when a
tv goes fuzzy but in colors out both my
eyes. Anyone ever have this happen? I
went pale, ran a low grade fever, and felt
faint. Called the dr and they said to go
to the er. The er gave me a capped iv and
drew 4 bloods and then dr came in and said
he wasn't going to do an ekg or run my
blood work cause he didn't feel it was
necessary (thanks for the iv and blood for
nothing, I guess). He told me to go see
an eye dr! I was so mad! They also said
they called my dr, but I know they didn't.
I got the name of the er head and am
filing a complaint. I called my dr this
morning & I had and ekg, echo, cat
scan, and blood work all today to make
sure I was good before the weekend hit and
have a f-u appt on monday. Everything
came back good, so that was good, but what
caused it I don't know. Everyone looked
at me like I was crazy or something. It
was weird. I feel fine today, though.
Hopefully, it was just a weird fluke
thing. Have to see what the dr says
monday.
I got my op report today also. Basically
said I had 2 size 6 caths in my left leg.
One size 8 and one size 6 in the right
leg. And one size 7 in my neck. There
were no present arrythmias noticed when
they got the wires inside. When they
first induced arrythmias I was greater
than 270bpms. I went into atrial
fibrillation, atrial tachycardia and
circus movement tachycardia, which means
the current was traveling around and
around through my normal and abnormal
passageway. When going to ablate the
pathway, my left ventricle was too small
and they had to remove the size 7 cath
from my neck and reinsert and size 6 in
through the neck. The size 6 cath does
not come with the thermal coupler
therefore, they power-based ablation was
all that could be performed. (i really
wanted to be freezed, too, but oh well, as
long as it is gone is all that matters.
Can't help how small my veins are). At 2
o'clock some potential was finally
obtained to getting to the pathway. At 3
o'clock several ablations were performed
which did change the morphology, but did
not completely release the pre-excitation.
They went from 5 watts to 35 watts and
from 20 watts to 40 watts finally noting a
complete resolution. They were not able
to produce an arrythmia after that. At
the height of ep study I was at 420bpm.
They had my heart at a rhythm that would
cause immediate death. Now my heart can
only go up to 146bpm max. Ever.
Pretty interesting and scary how dangerous
it was and I didn't even know it. Makes
me happy to be alive. Glad I didn't wait
cause it seemed to be a pretty bad
pathway. My sister is an rn. I had her
interpret the report for me.
My steps are a lot bigger today!
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UK Mum
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Posted: 09-25-05 02:06am
Gwtterry, I wonder if it was a visual
migraine, I got them when I was postnatal
and a few when I went menopausal; mine
last about half an hour. I think I would
get them checked, if they are saying see
the eye doctor I think I would go just for
the reassurance. In my case my mother
had visual migraines when she was
postnatal so I haven’t worried, I
don’t feel worried because she lasted
into her 80’s and was suffering
dementia. She tripped over her hip
protection pants in hospital fracturing
her hip, this was to cause her death.
They prated around and insisted on giving
her clot busters which was against her
wishes to be kept going when if she got
dementia. (she had got it in her notes
that she wanted quality of life not
quantity if she got dementia.) it was the
clot buster’s that killed her, as she
had a brain haemorrhage, which is one of
the side effects of clot busters; though
the doctor tried to lie and say it was a
clot. Uk mum
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winter01
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Joined: 30 Dec 2004 Posts: 13 Location: Liverpool, UK
Wierd Eyes Posted: 10-08-05 09:50am
Hi gwtterry
just wanted to say that after my ablation
my eyes did the same thing. I thought I
was going blind or something. It was odd
as a wierd patch of wiggly colours (only
way I can describe it) travelled from one
eye to the next and I couldn't see very
well. It didn't hurt though. Everyone
I told just though I was being mad and put
it down to tiredness. I had the same
thing the day after the ablation too but
nothing since. I wonder if it's a
reaction to some of the stuff they inject
into you for the ablation? As it's not
happened since i'm not too worried about
it.
On another note though I don't think i'm
cured after my ablation. Its been a
month since I had it done and my heart is
skipping beats and going into short (a
couple of seconds) moments of svt, just
flutterings and i'm getting some pain too.
Won't find out for certain for another
couple of months though. I hope it's all
that i'm still healing. Fingers crossed.
Don't want another ablation.
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Pika
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Wpw - Vision Problem Posted: 10-13-05 06:43am
I've my vision problem too. The blur
vision goes from bottom and raise up to
half way then disappear.
Past history, I had seen stars around then
the next day I would have amigrainee
headache. I've seen the eye specialist,
all ok! She suggests ct scan to follow
up. I haven't done it yet because I
didn't have money at the moment.
Last friday, I had few dizzyness which
made me very very sick. My heart doesn't
behave. I went into hospital for 2
nights. After discharged, when I went
back to work. I found my vision goes
very very bad and very blur as well.
Today, I had some headache too.
I had been 20 years palpitations free
after the wpw ablation. Now,
............ I am very upset, I am not
happy with my heart. It doesn't
behave!!!!!!!!!
Pika.
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Lwyd
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 1
Posted: 10-18-05 09:09am
I went in last tuesday for an ep study and
ablation. Nervous as hell, too. But,
after my doctor's performance I am quite a
bit more confidant about the next time.
Yes, there will be a next time.
They completely knocked me out, thank god.
I was in there for about 3 hours before
they found it about 5mm from the av node.
They decided to back out of the ablation
because the width of the catheter is 5mm
and it increased the percentage that it
might damage the av node signifigantly.
Ever since the study was done, i've
experienced these wpw related episodes
more frequently, even ended up in the er
yesterday because of one. I went back to
the cardiologist and he gave me toprol-xl
(i've noticed my heart rate has gone as
low as 53 bpm and it causes mild chest
pain) and told me he wanted to do the
cryoablation. That's scheduled to be done
in november.
Anyway, I was looking for some additional
info on the cryoablation and haven't found
much so far except for what gwtterry
posted and I wanted to say thanks.
Although i'm concerned about this vision
problem now.
I was also wondering if anyone has heard
of biofeedback and if it helps to keep
rapid heart rates from getting so high so
fast or at all?
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winter01
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Joined: 30 Dec 2004 Posts: 13 Location: Liverpool, UK
Eyes Posted: 10-18-05 13:37pm
So i've spoken to a couple of people I
know about the weird eye thing.
According to a friend of mine it's a type
of migrane, you may just get the odd
visuals or can also get a headache at the
same time. She suffers from them
regularly. I'm assuming that we're
getting them after our ablations as we're
just tired and in the process of healing.
Though don't quote me on it, i'm
definately no medical expert.
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CyndiB
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Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Ocala Fl
Just Had An Ablation Yesterday the Best Thing I've Ever Done Posted: 10-25-05 21:36pm
Hi just to let you know your symptoms
sounded very similar to mine I am 25 years
old and my heart would go up to 200 bpm
and I would get out of breathe very easily
was dizzy and tired all of the time I even
passed out. They put me on verapamil and
atenolol for 2 years and diagnosed me with
wolff parkinson white symdrome. About 6
months ago the medicine started working
less and less so they scheduled me for an
ablation. I went to shands in
gainesville fl I was so incredibly nervous
especially after they said i'd be
partially awake durring it. I do not
remember much except waking up to my heart
beating very fast. But that was ok
because they have to do that in order to
find the spot that was causing the
problem. I was so in and out of it I
barely knew what was going on. After
spending one night in the hospital I got
to go home (today) ...Now and I feel
better than ever. Infact I do not even
know a time where I have felt better than
now.... :lol: if they reccomend an
ablation do it! Trust me I had my doubts
but the benefits from it is just amazing.
If you have any questions feel free to
email me itbebuffy@
aol.Com hope you feel better!!
:lol:
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gwtterry
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Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 8
Eyes & Cyroablation (if I Spelled Right) Posted: 10-26-05 10:47am
I had the eye thing happen the 2 days
after my ablation and then 2 days after
that and then I had nothing until last
tuesday, I did it again. About one month
later. I went in to see the eye dr that
day since every other test was negative
and wanted to go for peace of mind but my
eye dr is in walmart and didn't tell me he
couldn't see all the way in the back until
my exam was over and my insurance only
pays for one a year so better luck next
year, I guess and hope it doesn't do it
again, again. If you read my post
ablation post I wanted the freeze, too,
but it said in my op report that the cath
they put in my neck was too big and they
had to pull it out and put in a smaller
one and the smaller one didn't come with a
thermal coupler. Bummer. I hope
everyone else is doing okay. My holter
monitor was good, too. Just got those
results back about a week and a half ago.
Pretty good so far. Good luck to
everyone. I will post some more
cyroablation stuff for you, but right now
I got to get ready for work. I'll do
that tomorrow morning. Winter, I am sure
you will feel better soon. I had a few
chest pains, but that was all in the first
couple weeks. I had read posts from
people who take a couple months for their
hearts to calm down after ablation. If
your dr isn't worried, I wouldn't worry
yet either.
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arose
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Nov 2005 Posts: 2
Re: Cardiac Ablation Posted: 11-23-05 19:30pm
r thiel
wrote:
i recently underwent this
procedure after a lifetime of supra
ventricular tachycardia episodes. I
have always been able to control duration
of episodes until lately, hence the
ablation. Procedure was painless,
lasted a couple of hours. I was very
nervous and am still cautious (2 weeks
post procedure), but very hopeful. I
know there is a small chance of a blood
clot or other problem (i am on 325 mg.
Aspirin for 6 weeks), but have to assume
i'll be in the majority. I tried
medication to control the tachycardia and
it would work for a while and then I would
end up in the hospital with a svt episode
I couldn't bring under control. Good
luck to you - i'd say go for it - I wish I
had had the opportunity a lot earlier in
my life.
i also had an ablation yesterday, nervous
as heck, but turned out well.
No palputations just tired now and get a
whooshy feeling when I get tired.
It really wasn't such a big deal. I am 34
and had past flutters, skipped beats, etc.
Until july of 2005 it really wasn't a big
deal, actually seemed like the were not
even occuring until august 19 when I woke
up one morning with a weird popping in my
chest every 5 minutes until the 4th one
knocked into a seizure or possibly died
and came back to life. You just never
know. I feel pretty good now and had a
great doctor, known as the one in only in
my location. I'm still in the healing
mode and they say it could take about 9
weeks when I really feel myself. If your
doctor is recommending it I definitely
would say yes to anyone, that's what its
there for. The electrophysiologist
attend med school for over 20 years, you
won't get any better than that. I've had
every test and an ablation is the least
abrasive one. I wish everyone good luck
and good health and hope that they don't
take the chance I did. I may not have
been here to see my children grow up.
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Pika
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 May 2005 Posts: 47 Location: Australia
Why So Disappointed? Posted: 11-23-05 20:05pm
Hi arose,
"i wish everyone good luck and good health
and hope that they don't take the chance I
did. I may not have been here to see my
children grow up. "
why you said that? A side from your
heart, you've other problems? Or the ep
told you that your heart is not working?
Let me know why? I'm worring about you.
We're all in the same boat. I wish I
can help you.
Pika.
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arose
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Nov 2005 Posts: 2
Re: Why So Disappointed? Posted: 11-25-05 12:10pm
pika
wrote:
hi arose,
"i wish everyone good luck and good health
and hope that they don't take the chance I
did. I may not have been here to see my
children grow up. "
why you said that? A side from your
heart, you've other problems? Or the ep
told you that your heart is not working?
Let me know why? I'm worring about
you. We're all in the same boat. I
wish I can help you.
Pika.
i did not have any quality of life, I was
having attacks every 3 days and end up in
emergency not knowing if I was gonna
collapse again and not come back. When I
collapsed on aug 19, I either seized or
died and came back.
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Pika
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 May 2005 Posts: 47 Location: Australia
Where Is Your Doctor? Posted: 11-25-05 17:34pm
Your dr or cardiologist (if you'd a heart
problem) should look after you. They
should find the effective way to sort out
your problems. Collapsed wasn't good to
you and the public. I was afraid in
unconcious while i'm driving. It can
link to many car accidents and innocent
people died.
It is too much attacks "every 3 days"!
My god, how you live with that? Are you
running to er each time? So, what the er
doc said? Have you find out why you get
collapsed?
I do care everyone in this world because
i'm in it. :cry:
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angelac
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Dec 2005 Posts: 11 Location: maine
Abaltion-wpw Posted: 12-20-05 18:38pm
Hi there,
i am new to this forum and glad I have
joined. I have svt and wpw. I have had
this since I was 18. I am going to see
an electrophysiologist on thursday to talk
about the ablation. I have dealt with
this with no medication all of my life
now, 33 and ready to fix it for good. I
saw all kinds of post and thought I would
talk to some people who have had it, some
good news and some bad I can see. I
would like to know if everyone that has
had it has fully recovered from their side
effects and if not what is the downfall of
having this surgery. I want to be able
to not worry about my heart skipping,
palpitation, or racing so fast you cant
count the pulse, and the ablation seems to
be the answer. Any info would help,
thank you.
Angela
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angelac
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Dec 2005 Posts: 11 Location: maine
Surgery Date For Ablation Posted: 12-23-05 11:57am
Hi everyone,
i am going in for surgery january 6th and
looking forward to a regular heart beat,
everyone wish me luck, I suffer from wpw
and svt!
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Pika
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 May 2005 Posts: 47 Location: Australia
Re: Surgery Date For Ablation Posted: 12-25-05 17:22pm
angelac
wrote:
hi everyone,
i am going in for surgery january 6th and
looking forward to a regular heart beat,
everyone wish me luck, I suffer from wpw
and svt!
hi angelac,
merry christmas!
Don't forget to bring something to listen
while you're waiting (lay down flat for at
least 4 hrs) to recovery. It is a very
boring time. Let us know how you go.
Good luck and take care.
Pika.
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angelac
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Dec 2005 Posts: 11 Location: maine
Note to Pika Posted: 12-25-05 21:27pm
Thank you for responding, I was wondering
if anyone is on here anymore. I wanted
to ask something. Is is possible to make
my heart worse than it is from the
ablation? I have svt epiosodes probably
every few months but with the wpw I
decided to go with the ablation. I dont
want to have these scarey attacks anymore
thats why I decided to have this done, it
gets closer every day.
Angela
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Pika
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 May 2005 Posts: 47 Location: Australia
Ablation Posted: 12-26-05 05:56am
I heard many people have the successful
results. This is mean end up good. I
only heard one case end up with an injury.
Short term, other than successful, it
could be ended up with pacemaker or
continue taking medicine. Long term, I
wouldn't tell, do your research! When
was the successful first ablation
performed? How long history of ablation?
Good luck.
Pika.
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angelac
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Dec 2005 Posts: 11 Location: maine
Pika Posted: 12-26-05 07:03am
Hi there,
i have never had an ablation this will be
the first time and I have never been on
medication for the svt, just found out
about the wpw last year, I have researched
the ablation and was just wondering your
thougts since you had it done, I am
looking forward to not worrying about a
high heart rate ever again. Hope
everything works out.
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nebo23
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 1 Location: USA
Symptoms After Ablation Posted: 01-03-06 19:15pm
Had ablation for wpw 4 years ago. It
literally took a couple of years for the
extra beats and wierd beats/runs to come
down to a more preablation level. Yes,
the wpw is gone, although it did happen
once since the procedure, but looking back
I don't know that I would of had the
ablation had I known that I would be one
of the unlucky people that have problems
after. Don't let my experience scare you
- just sharing because a previous poster
asked about how long the effects can last.
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angelac
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Dec 2005 Posts: 11 Location: maine
Reply Posted: 01-04-06 17:14pm
Thanks for your info, I know its a chance
for everyone to take. Some people
experience alot of different things. I
can only hope that it will fix atleast the
svt part which makes me very nervous.
The doctor tells me it is easier to fix
the wpw because usually they know right
where the problem is and may not even have
to speed up my heart, which I thought was
nice to know. I have it on friday, wish
me luck and I am sorry you didnt have the
best luck. It seems people with wpw have
on going issues, so far as I have seen or
read, that is strange. I will update
after surgery but feel free to leave a
reply, thanks to everyone who has been
watching and responding.
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