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How lucky is this? Offered cardio version next Tuesday owing to cancellation. Not as lucky as the two people with me at the pre-assessment clinic who were told that their Af had improved and would not now need a cardio version. Given lots to read about the procedure. Looking forward to my stay in the day unit next week.

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First one? it's a doddle honestly nothing to it over and done with in a few minutes spend much more time hanging around in the hospital bed waiting for it. Usually day surgery, you will be out after lunch and on your way home, worst is usually some sore red patches and they give you some great cream for that.

Good luck, but please remember CV's seldom last very long unless you are young and have recently gone into AF, but they are a great indicator for future treatments.

Be well

Ian

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seasider18 in reply toBeancounter

The first one I had left no red patches. The second one left my chest looking as if hot irons had been rested on it. They had not given me any cream and I was unsure if any we had would help.

Nothing to worry about with a cardioversion. A piece of cake. Hopefully it will be successful and leave you feeling much better.

Best Wishes. Sandra

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heather110

I can imagine how you feel. My first cardioversion is 28 August and Im looking forward to it - can't wait! Two weeks yesterday! Hope it goes well. Let us know.

Heather

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Mazza23

Must be so lucky my cardiologist told me after last CV if I go into AF for more than 36hrs nip into ( his words ) ER and they will cardiovert me

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seasider18 in reply toMazza23

You are much better treated in America than we are here.

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Mazza23

Not America Australia regards Mazza

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beardy_chris

One thing to consider with cardioversion is how you feel afterwards - if you feel much better, it tends to show that ablation might be beneficial. If, however, you don't really notice much difference, my EP suggested that ablation probably wouldn't be worth the risk. (I didn't notice much difference - so they don't want to go down the ablation route).

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