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What Is The Recovery Time From The Catheter Ablation Procedure?

Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016

Question: My husband had a heart ablation on 4/18/16 for too many PVCs and He is feeling weak and emotional tender and wonders how long does it take to feel stronger. He had a an inherited problem and otherwise is in great shape. 68yrs. old white male ht. 6'3 wt. 175 such a small amount of plaque in his arteries they could.t even measure. He also is having a time eating ( not real hungry and stomach feels a little funny) Discharged only taking bisoprolol and will have a follow up appt. in 4 to 5 wks. How long will he feel weak? also waking up frequently and unable to stay asleep.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

It usually need 2-4 weeks to feel better once again after catheter ablation. He should eat regularly following a healthy lifestyle and diet and everything it's going to be ok within 20 days.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you and your family health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (27 minutes later)

I have been waking up throughout the night too frequently post 4/18/16 ablation every hour or two, and was awake most of last night after two hours of sleep...not sleepy throughout today. As is my usual routine, I take 10 mg. of melatonin with a half of Ibuprofen Pm an hour before bedtime... but it did not keep me asleep last night. Why am I waking up...not staying asleep? The ablation has done its job. Those pre-ablation symptoms are gone although I do have a "nervous" feeling as the day wears on.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi back
Sleep disorders it's common after ablation procedure in patients with previous anxiety and sleep problems.

You should stay calm and relaxed because everything is going to be ok within a couple of weeks. You should take regularly melatonin and add an extra xanax pill before sleep. Moreover I would recommend using camomile tea.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar