Heart Health Journey
Kate shares her personal experience with cardiac issues, including a cardiac ablation that initially gave her hope for a return to running. Despite feeling better post-procedure, fatigue persisted, leading to a deeper investigation that revealed a genetic condition. Now equipped with a defibrillator, she discusses the challenges and adjustments that come with managing her heart health while pursuing her passion for running.In this clip
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s5e04 When You Can’t Run Anymore: A Story of Grief, Growth, & Resilience with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT, OCS
Related Questions
How does ablation work for treating atrial tachycardia?
My wife has an ablation scheduled for next week. She has had 5 instances of SVT in 10 years, with her heart going to 220+ beats per minute. 4 out of 5 times, it has happened in her sleep, and 3 of the past 5 instances have occurred in the last 3 years. Her cardiologist suggested that an ablation may be a good option for her. We’re both pretty nervous, and I feel that it is stress-related when these instances happen. She is set on having the procedure done, and I support her decision. I’m just really nervous that it may make things worse somehow. I feel like it has not happened enough times to warrant surgery. Any comments are welcomed :)
I am a 53-year-old man who has had good heart health but now experiences atrial fibrillation and tachycardia. I was hospitalized with failed cardioversion, and I suspect this started with a flood of nitric oxide in my circulatory system. Now, they want to perform an ablation. Are there any alternatives? Have you heard of hyperdynamic circulation and its complications, such as portal-pulmonary hypertension? My heart rate is getting into the 160s.