Age 22, have PVC's and am taking Calan 120 mg. and Toprol XL 12.5 mg.?!
Question: I have one EP saying I should get the ablation procedure done so that a) I don't have to be on medication permanently and b) since I was complaining of frequent palpitations. However, the calan has helped my palpitations alot.
I have another EP saying the procedure would be a "big gun for a small fly" i.e. since they are benign arrythmias, I really don't need it done.
I need one more opinion to break the fence and help me make a decision. Any guidance is much appreciated. Thank You!
Answers: I have one EP saying I should get the ablation procedure done so that a) I don't have to be on medication permanently and b) since I was complaining of frequent palpitations. However, the calan has helped my palpitations alot.
I have another EP saying the procedure would be a "big gun for a small fly" i.e. since they are benign arrythmias, I really don't need it done.
I need one more opinion to break the fence and help me make a decision. Any guidance is much appreciated. Thank You!
PVC's ,- of themselves, are not the problem. They are symptoms caused by the problem, which , it sounds from what you describe about your EP's, is of unknown origin.
That said, ablation might well -or might NOT- alleviate the symptoms. It seems premature at this stage to undergo it, simply because whether it does or not, the problem will still be there. In due course, -it will manifest itself in another form or the PVC's may even return.
It IS a sledgehammer, to crack a nut, and on balance it appears to be prudent to await further, more serious outcomes before deciding.
Bide a while. The ablation course won't disappear. Your palpitations may!