I had an ablation for SVT. It went very well. Basically a week easy/off and then right back into the flow of full training. No arrhythmias since.
More details: 25 year old male triathlete, I work in EKG/stress testing. Monthly bouts of SVT (5-30 seconds) during training/racing with no symptoms other than feeling the palpitations. I had AVNRT which my doc said is the easiest form of SVT to ablate. Since then I still feel PVC's and PAC's but no sustained runs of SVT. The only thing I felt with the procedure was the groin site and letting it heal while I rested on the couch for two days. All in all it was great for me, zero complications. I didn't need to have it done because the arrhythmias were just an annoyance. The EP gave me the choice if it would make my life as a triathlete more enjoyable.
ETA: as others have stated, make sure you have knowledge of the doc who will be doing your procedure. The cardiologist that I work with said "I would trust my life with Dr. S. He is the smartest guy I know. You are in good hands for your ablation." That gave me reassurance.
More details: 25 year old male triathlete, I work in EKG/stress testing. Monthly bouts of SVT (5-30 seconds) during training/racing with no symptoms other than feeling the palpitations. I had AVNRT which my doc said is the easiest form of SVT to ablate. Since then I still feel PVC's and PAC's but no sustained runs of SVT. The only thing I felt with the procedure was the groin site and letting it heal while I rested on the couch for two days. All in all it was great for me, zero complications. I didn't need to have it done because the arrhythmias were just an annoyance. The EP gave me the choice if it would make my life as a triathlete more enjoyable.
ETA: as others have stated, make sure you have knowledge of the doc who will be doing your procedure. The cardiologist that I work with said "I would trust my life with Dr. S. He is the smartest guy I know. You are in good hands for your ablation." That gave me reassurance.