CV number 2!

[Tazzydee]

Second attempt at cardioversion tomorrow! Can't get referred to the Consultant I want to see unless it fails...

[CDreamer]

That could be double-edged sword - I would want it to be successful purely because it would indicate you can be cardioverted - then I would want to see the consultant to discuss treatment options.

Was there a reason given why you couldn't be referred to the consultant you wanted to see?

[Tazzydee in reply to CDreamer]

He's one of the busiest EPs in the country apparently so can only see people when other optionside have failed.

[BobD Volunteer]

That is quite bizarre, arbitrary and down right wrong but then so are lots of things in this game. When you say fail I presume that you mean it doesn't last ,long as total failure will mean a life sentence of AF I fear along with countless drugs most of which will not help. Once you are in permanent AF there is little to be done apart from manage the symptoms.

[Tazzydee in reply to BobD]

Hi Bob,

Last time SR lasted around 6 inches of the EcG. Beem on Amidarone since and it reduced it to flutter so hoping it will take this time as my heart is a lot stronger than it was. Just wish I could see the consultant that I want to....

Tanya

[CDreamer in reply to Tazzydee]

I hope you get there, best wishes x

[MtLSteven in reply to BobD]

Tell me. Add Mitral regurgitation and the weekend starts here!!!