Cardioversion

[shirlygirly]

Just a quick question, are patients routinely cardioverted after an ablation.

[jennydog]

Not that I've heard of BUT my EP told me that I went into AF during my ablation and had to be shocked. I asked him if the AF had been helpful and he replied "Not really."

Beyond that I have never had a cv.

[jeanjeannie50]

Reading my notes after my last ablation I noticed that I'd been cardioverted twice throughout the procedure. I guess they may do it if your heart isn't in rhythm afterwards, but probably not necessary if your heart rate is ok.

Jean

[BobD Volunteer]

Usually they make sure that you are in NSR before waking you up so the answer would normally be yes if needed.

Bob

[pip_pip]

Yes as necessary . as Bob says.

[SRMGrandma Volunteer]

I had an electrolyte imbalance 2 days after my ablation which threw me back into AF and had to be cardioverted to get back in NSR.