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How Long Does It Take to Heal After a Cardiac Ablation?
Generally,recoveryafter a cardiac ablation is quick.
you might expect to be tired for two to three days.
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Fatigue is expected during the recovery process.Medications to make you sleepy during the procedure contribute to fatigue.
Most providers will advise you to avoid driving for at least two days after the procedure.
What Causes Fatigue After Cardiac Ablation?
Even though a cardiac ablation is considered a minimally invasive procedure, it still results in postoperative fatigue.
How Long You Might Feel Tired
Feeling fatigued after a cardiac ablation is considered normal.
However, the procedure can help improve any fatigue you experienced before the procedure.
Conversely, a less active person or someone with certain medical conditions may experience slower recovery and healing.
Everyone recovers from the cardiac ablation procedure at different speeds.
Contact your healthcare provider for guidance if your fatigue is not resolving or worsening.
It usually lasts for a couple of days to a couple of weeks.
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