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I had catheter ablation for svt on 6-6-2015, after one week i've been facing missings in my heart beat daily and feeling very uncomfortable.solution?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

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Ep: Definitely see your electrophsiologist, or at least your PCP to get an ECG, and if unremarkable, wear a heart monitor. You may need some adjustment in your medications, or less likely, a pacemaker if the ablation cause some damage to your conduction system.

Answered 8/28/2015

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A member asked:

I had catheter ablation for svt on 6-6-2015, after one week i've been facing missings in my heart beat daily and feeling very uncomfortable.solution?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Chapman answered

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