Complex technologies are involved in electrophysiology studies and mapping of arrhythmias. Different ablation techniques and energies are used with unique complications and requirements for anaesthesia. The cardiac catheter laboratory is an isolated environment with specific challenges for the anaesthetist.
A great deal of the recovery takes place in the first two months, but complete return to normal takes longer. Bone around the metal parts keeps changing and remodeling for 1 to 2 years after surgery, which is why you can feel deep aches and can tell when the weather changes. After that time, the hip will feel normal.
Swelling will start today and will be worse the second and third days after surgery. Continue to ice surgical area during the day of surgery and for 24-48 hours after for 15 minutes on/15 minutes off. Keep your head elevated. No physical activity.