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Come talk to me about heart stuff, PLEASE panicing here

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lisad123 · 22/09/2011 16:31

going for a Electrophysiological (EP) studies and possible Ablation. I have to travel to London St Marys. Im more worried about if Im going to have to stay in, or weather I can go home the same day.
Anyone had this done?

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lisad123 · 22/09/2011 17:16

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lisad123 · 22/09/2011 20:20

Someone has to know Sad

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RandomMess · 22/09/2011 20:21

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Nursie999 · 22/09/2011 20:30

Stop panicking.
First of all, ring the department tomorrow.
I assume they are doing the studies with a view to seeing whether or not ablation is necessary. It is possible that they will then book you in separately for the ablation if it is required, but I don't know St Marys normal procedures.
Most people who have an ablation done stay overnight for monitoring.
Have a look here:
British Heart Foundation Guide to Ablation

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lisad123 · 22/09/2011 20:34

I have to be there at 8am so no time to ring Sad

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Nursie999 · 22/09/2011 20:40

Will it be a problem to stay overnight?
Did they give you a letter with your appointment explaining what might happen?
If it will be a problem, they will reschedule it, but you must be having some issues with arrhythmias that need to be sorted for them to be doing Electrophysiology studies.
What are you most scared about?

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lisad123 · 22/09/2011 20:49

I guess I'm more worried that if I have to stay in that I'm miles from home and dh has to leave girls with friends to come and get me. They both have SN and don't react well to change.

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Nursie999 · 22/09/2011 21:00

Lisa, everyone is different.
Depending on what happens when you do the EP studies, the doc my decide to carrry on with ablation to avoid you having another invasive procedure.
It can sometimes triggers a few arrythmias until the heart muscle settles down.
There is no way of telling exactly what you will be like. I suspect that the longer it takes, the more likely you will have to stay overnight
I know someone who had it done recently for Ventricular Tachycardia, and was on the table for 5 hours, but the sister of my sis in law was only on the table for about an hour. (She had Wolf Parkinson White syndrome)
Do you know what the underlying problem is?

Is there any chance the girls could come with your DH to collect you?

MooncupGoddess · 22/09/2011 21:06

Good luck Lisa - the run-up to these procedures is always the worst bit! I had an ablation a few years ago and it totally sorted out the problem, I'm so grateful for it.

mynaughtylittlesister · 22/09/2011 21:11

I have had an ablation due to VT. I was on the table for about 1and a half hrs. I was a wake but slightly sedated. I got very panicky and they just increased the sedation slightly.

Although scary at the time, if my symptoms returned I would have the ablation again without any hesitation.

I did have to stay in over night, but was let out about 11am next morning. (I had mine done at London Bridge)

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lisad123 · 22/09/2011 21:58

They aren't sure what's causing my problems at all after four years Sad
My resting rate is about 120-140bpm and when exercising as high as 260bpm. Had a few A&E admissions and needed IV drugs to slow it down. Last few ECG showed inverted p waves.
Hoping this will work, I'm shattered!

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lisad123 · 22/09/2011 21:59

Thanks for messages, they are helping x

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Quintessentialist · 22/09/2011 22:01

St Marys? On Roehampton Lane?

It is a nice new hospital.

Elibean · 22/09/2011 22:23

No, that is Queen Mary's. St Mary's is in Paddington.

Goodluck lisad, will be thinking of you x

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lisad123 · 23/09/2011 05:30

Right I'm off to get the tube, wish me luck Grin

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mynaughtylittlesister · 23/09/2011 21:57

How did you get on today??

misdee · 23/09/2011 22:00

lisa is at home. resting

mynaughtylittlesister · 23/09/2011 22:01

thanks Misdee - have thought about her today :)

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lisad123 · 23/09/2011 22:02

Well I got there at 8am and pretty much seen straight away.
It hurts where they put the tubes either side and tbh I got a lot of chest and next pain during Sad
Feeling quiet sick tonight but glad to be home, after my bp finally came back to normal (had a few dizzy turns)
They didn't do any treatment and they still don't know what's wrong or why my heart rate is so quick so back to team for next move SadSad
So fed up now Sad

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misdee · 23/09/2011 22:02

i havent called her yet, as didnt want to disturb her. but seems like it went ok but didnt sort out her heart issues.

misdee · 23/09/2011 22:04

ah there she is.

xxx and hugs to you little sis.

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lisad123 · 23/09/2011 22:07

Also very Angry at the team, there was so much information that would have been helpful, including about shaving, what's best to wear afterwards and thefact we should be driven! Got a right ticking off from nurses about going home on tube but hospital is middle of London, and we live 20miles away, so easiest was tube.
Also I don't know what I'm meant to be doing about dressing Confused

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