cons

• its heart surgery that ultimately causes multiple traumas to the heart (burning) and potentially a puncture wound between atria
• potentially awake for 6+ hours during the procedure
• potentially under general anesthesia
• low, but existing potential of irreversible cardiac damage that may result in leaving with a pacemaker
• cost
• my svt has been sporadic, largely a result of mental/emotional stress combined with too much physical exertion (triggered in the work place) and has responded well to adenosine and atenolol intervention
• potential that the procedure may need to be repeated
• if the procedure is successful, still need to address the potential for anti-anxiety medicine

pros

• hopefully stops SVT episodes and the need for anti-arrhythmic medication(s)
• safer to bear children
• never have to worry about the condition being life threatening later in life
• learn more about my own organ
• i have fair health insurance now which would minimize the cost