Oxygen user with AF - has anyone who is an oxygen user had a procedure such as cardioversion or ablation? How did they do it?

[happyfeet59]

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hi i am not on oxygen but have had both procedures if docs have suggested them in full knowledge you use oxygen then you shouldnt worry. Speak to you Doc and see what they say

[happyfeet59]

My consultants registrar said 'no cardioversion' but no explanation - I was so shocked and didn't ask why not.

When I went for cardioversion a few months ago I was almost on the trolley when the anaethsetist came for a chat. I mentioned my low sats (not yet on oxygen) and he had to find an oximeter as the nurse hadn't done it. When he saw they were low he said I could not have the proceedure - it would have to be done under general anaesthetic.

I waited months for the call but nothing. Then a clinical appointment came through but I only saw the registrar who was not very easy to understand. He just said 'no'.

I have been struggling to come to terms with being on oxygen but still think the AF could be responsible for my low sats. I was hoping someone on here might have been in this situation with a better outcome.