What an incredible journey — 12 cardioversions, 5 ablations, and an 80-pound weight loss? That kind of determination is truly inspiring! It's completely understandable to feel hopeful about the pacemaker helping manage AFib.
Here's what's helpful to know about pacemakers and AFib:
- A pacemaker helps regulate heart rhythm Show Full Answer
What an incredible journey — 12 cardioversions, 5 ablations, and an 80-pound weight loss? That kind of determination is truly inspiring! It's completely understandable to feel hopeful about the pacemaker helping manage AFib.
Here's what's helpful to know about pacemakers and AFib:
- A pacemaker helps regulate heart rhythm using electrical signals
- It's especially useful when AFib has led to a slow or irregular heartbeat
- In some cases, a procedure called AV node ablation is paired with a pacemaker — the pacemaker then takes over keeping the heart beating properly
- Pacemakers can significantly improve quality of life and reduce symptoms It's worth having an open conversation with the cardiologist about realistic expectations, as a pacemaker may not eliminate all AFib episodes on its own. Combining it with medications or other treatments may still be part of the plan going forward.
Other MyHeartDiseaseTeam members have shared similar experiences with multiple procedures and devices — one member noted after getting a defibrillator fitted that it "takes some time getting used to," but they went on to complete cardiac rehab and felt great.
Wishing a smooth procedure next Wednesday! 💙
July 17
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