Why do I have a tightness in my chest following an ablation?

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

If that is happening you should get ahold of your doctor right away. They are the only ones that will be able to tell you because each ailment a person has is unique to them as an individual.

Answer by  Cecilia (2828)

You've had a surgical procedure. You'll feel things differently. This is a question for your doctor or surgeon. Just to set your mind at ease, call them and ask.

Answer by  Jeremy80016 (19)

Tightness of the chest after ablation is usually caused by the swelling of the pericardium tissue called pericarditis. A more serious cause could be fluid buildup around the heart, or infection.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well this is very common symptom of the ablation. This is because the muscles are just reforming and contracting. The feeling of tightness may be painful and as some advice to you, you are better off to take advil with some food. This will help relieve you of the pain.

Answer by  Vanasatchy (816)

One may have chest in the tightness in the chest following an ablation. There are many reasons for it. It may be due to smoking or any mild heart problem,better consult a doctor.

Answer by  severaltimes (247)

Tightness in the chest following any procedure could be indicative of problems with breathing. It could also result from unrelated factors such as muscle tension and stress. Persistent tightness in the chest is a good reason to visit a doctor.

Answer by  mahavin (589)

Whenever an ablation occurs the chest would be the first site to be affected. The important reason for that could be, the chest muscles are more susceptible for an ablation.