Cardioversion

[PollyDoodle]

Hi all. I had a cardioversion this morning (the nurse sang happy birthday to me, 71 today) at the moment I don't feel any better, I know it's very early days, but is this normal. Diagnosed with persistent AF in may this year

[Bb53]

Hi polly I'm a cardiac nurse I've nursed many patients who have had cardio version and it's very tiring.so try and be patient hopefully it will work.take care happy birthday 🎂X

[PollyDoodle in reply to Bb53]

Thank you

[Sam72-]

Aww I hope you feel better soon ❤️ and happy birthday xx

[kiki1952]

Happy Birthday Polly!

[BobD Volunteer]

Happy Birthday Polly.

Now then. Are you actually in NSR? One of the reasons to do a DCCV (cardioversion) is to see if the patient feels better in NSR than AF and to prove if they can be converted. Many people feel instantly better once the effects of the sedation has worn off. I read of some people , however, for whom the experience is less positive in that they do not feel any different. I always did for sure. Yes it takes a bit out of you but I once got a taxi across London and then a train back to my home in Devon the afternoon after a morning DCCV. Slept well mind. lol Give yourself time is my advice.

[PollyDoodle in reply to BobD]

Yes, back in NSR thank goodness. I dont do being unwell. Have always pushed myself even with AF and feeling like you know what. At least I'm the right side of the grass!!

[Polski]

Some people have said that it took them a few days before their bodies adjusted properly to the change, and I expect that is particularly so for some of us older folk, so just be patient, listen to your body, and do only what you feel comfortable doing. In a week or two you may be feeling much better!

[jeanjeannie50]

Hi Polly, you're probably still a little under the influence of the anaesthetic if you only had your cardioversion this morning.

I would always feel better immediately, but would probably feel a little bit subdued on the day of having it. Tomorrow will probably be a better day for you.

Happy birthday.

Jean

[jeanjeannie50]

How are you feeling today Polly?

[PollyDoodle in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you jeanjeannie50 I feel better today - apart from a cold that has been threatening all week deciding to finally put in an appearance! At least it wasnt yesterday. I took the dogs out this morning using my husbands mobility scooter so you could say I was taking it easy!

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to PollyDoodle]

Good to hear you're ok. Long may that continue.

Jean

[ps67]

My Cardioversion in May left me feeling fab--- for 2 weeks then ended up back in AF- waiting for ablation now-- Cardiologist is hopeful that by doing it now I stand a good chance of staying in NSR-- hope he's right as I am fed up of being listless and breathless after doing small walks etc

[PollyDoodle]

It seems that the long term success rate is the luck of the draw