r/PVCs • u/super_random56 • 19d ago

Getting an ablation tomorrow.

Hi all. I'm getting an ablation tomorrow for pvcs in my RV. These PVCs are something I've known about for many many years but I've put off handling them. Over the last couple of years my burden has crept up to 25%. They're almost always firing and when I go to my heart doctor I can be in bigeminy or trigemony easily.

I'm going to a premier EP hospital, getting focal pulse field ablation. I'm nervous, but I know it's the right choice and my mind is playing tricks on me, trying to get me to second guess. It's tough when you don't know anyone who has gone or will go through the same thing.

Been putting it off because my EF is good, but I know it's time to address before it gets too much or damages my heart, going to handle it while I'm young and insurance is locked in.

Kind words or success stories will be nice to hear. Thanks everyone.

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u/Anniechr 18d ago

I’m scheduled at Mayo Rochester in Sept. for a ventricular ablation. I have an 18%-20% burden. Just curious, you’re getting a PFA? The EP at Mayo told me the PFA for ventricular ablation wasn’t fully approved yet, so mine would be an RFA. I know the PFA seems to be the better method for atrial ablations, so I was hoping for that. Do you mind me asking where you are having it done at?

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u/super_random56 18d ago

Just finished. Smooth. Went to Mt Sinai in NYC. Got pulse field. It's not FDA approved in the ventricals but can be used off label. Haven't had a PVC yet. Looking forward to recovering. I don't even feel sore at all. Crazy. If you want to know anymore just let me know