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.
Within the next 24 hours, you will probably begin to walk a few steps with the help of a walker. You can expect to stay in the hospital for about five to six days after your surgery. You may or may not be transferred to a rehabilitation facility for a few more days, as determined by your surgeon.