Afib and cardioversion --

[Salvatore68]

Joe Rudolph Matty

I have persistent Afib with NO symptoms . I m on metropolol 25 mg and benzazapril for high blood pressure

Saw EP - he did not recommend a halter. Recommended electric cardio version

Wants me to be on anticoagulant 1 month before and one month after cardio version . Please tell me your experiences

[BobD Volunteer]

Cardioversion is not a cure for AF but may put you back into normal sinus rhythm. If it does and you feel better for it then that directs future treatment. The anticoagulation is vital to ensure that you are not likely to have a stroke due to clots in your heart ejected during cardioversion.