Fastest way to get a cardioversion on nhs without going to A&E

[Nugger]

Any one had quick results in the yorkshire area ? & if so where,many thanks

[BobD Volunteer]

Generally speaking unless done within 24 hours maybe 48 at a push of AF starting you would need to be anticoagulated for quiet some time before DCCV (cardioversion) would be offered. The only alternative would be to do it preceded by a trans- oesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) to check that there are no clots within the heart which may be ejected by the shock and cause a stroke.

[Nugger in reply to BobD]

Thanks BobD,I have been coagulation for 4 weeks but overseas at the moment,was meaning more about waiting to see consultant & waiting for the procedure,thanks for the quick reply.

[Hidden]

I suspect nothing will happen very quickly on the NHS. I have a friend who lives in Hereford and he had to wait 3 months to have a CV. The only thing I can suggest is that you see a cardiologist privately and assuming he agrees that a CV is the right thing to do, hope that he can arrange for you to go on the NHS CV list in the area of your choice. It might be a good idea to make sure his secretary is aware of what you are trying to achieve so that she can establish if it possible before you lay out cash for a private appointment.

[seasider18 in reply to Hidden]

12 week wait in East Sussex on the two occasions I needed one and they wanted me on Amiodarone during that time.

[Nugger]

Thanks Flapjack,so if I just got a reply from nuffield in Leeds +outing me 1250 pounds & 200 to see consultant,just wondering if I went to see the consultant can he get me on the nhs waiting list ? Or does it have to be an nhs consultant,haven't a clue how it all works

[starry-eyes]

I saw a private consultant who got me treated on the NHS. Faster than going the GP route.

[Nugger in reply to starry-eyes]

Yep,that's the way I'm going to go,cheers starry eyes

[Sally_Scott]

I’m in sussex and waited 3 months for nhs treatment.

[bushy2016]

My record for cv was 4 .5 hrs and back at home...phoned heart failure nurse...told to bypass A+E straight to coronary care....ps I am already on apixaban....I was TOE..ed ....converted and rested asked do I want to stay the night....NO!!!!..

[seasider18 in reply to bushy2016]

Can I move to your area?

[Nugger in reply to seasider18]

Didn't even know there was such a thing,heart failure nurse,the things you find out on here lol

Sounds like you have insider knowledge?

I need that number please please please

[Nugger in reply to bushy2016]

Didn't even know there was such a thing,heart failure nurse,the things you find out on here lol

Sounds like you have insider knowledge?

I need that number please please please

[bushy2016 in reply to Nugger]

Hi I was allocated a HF nurse..who you can ring when needed

[Nugger in reply to bushy2016]

Thanks bushy,looking into that now!

[seasider18]

Sorry wrong number... It's Bushy2016 you want