Dr Zhong Chen 2019-10-25 Person 5 5 0

I had been suffering from AF for a number of years before seeing Dr Chen, who recommended that I undergo a Cardiac Oblation procedure. I had a choice of a General or Local Anaesthetic and I had no hesitation in choosing the local option and staying conscious. The procedure seemed to take about an hour. The initial insertion via my groin was a little uncomfortable but otherwise I only experienced the occasional dull pain which was quickly remedied by Dr Gallagher and his team. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this procedure, under a local anaesthetic, to anyone, as it is quicker, safer and probably more effective than the General Anaesthetic version. My main source of discomfort during the oration was an urge to urinate, which wasn't helped by the coldness of the operating theatre. I understand that this is probably best for the surgical team but I wondered if there was a way of keeping the patient warmer, as probably many of us are not only understandably nervous but also taking Diuretic medication for Hypertension?