This episode offers a deep dive from someone who has undergone four ablations. I share my experience of going through this procedure under both general and local anesthesia, offering insights, tips, and what you can expect. In between, Prof. Dr. Johan Saenen will explain the technical aspects of the procedure. Dr. Saenen is a cardiologist specializing in invasive rhythmology, hereditary heart diseases, and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. He is also my cardiologist and has performed two of my ablations.

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Timestamps

• Intro 00:00 - 02:16

• What is an ablation? | Dr. Saenen 02:16 - 05:99

• Why I already had 4 ablations so far 05:99 - 08:19

• How many ablations can one have? | Dr. Saenen 08:19 - 10:14

• Tips to make your stay at the hospital more comfortable 10:14 - 13:46

• ❤️Help Me to Keep The Project Alive! ❤️ 13:46 - 15:24

• Insights and tips for when you’re on your way  into the surgery room 15:27 - 18:01

• The different ablations techniques | Dr. Saenen 18:01 - 23:41

• What does the procedure feel like (under local anesthesia)? 23:41 - 27:41

• Do ablations last? | Dr. Saenen 27:41 - 32:10

• Insights and tips for after the procedure 32:10 - 36:33

• When the procedure fails 36:33 - 38:12

• The side effects of an ablation | Dr. Saenen 38:12 - 39:31

• Final words 39:31 - 41:20