Control approach?

[Olliemonty58]

Hi

I have af and had one cardioversion and waiting for another. Had a letter from my consultant which says if next one does not work then a rate control approach. Does anyone know what this is?

[Hidden]

This means that you would remain in AF but your heart rate would be controlled by meds.

[Olliemonty58 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Jewels99 in reply to Olliemonty58]

I’m in the same boat.... had Newly diagnosed AF, tried drugs. Ended up with heart ablation, but still in AFIB. I under medicine now and waiting for a concrete plan. Another ablation of continued meds...,Best wishes to all.

[BobD Volunteer]

Rate control means taking drugs to keep your heart rate in reasonable levels as opposed to rhythm control where they try to keep you in normal sinus rhythm (NSR).

[KMRobbo]

How long have you been in AFIB? Do you want to remain in AFIB,? If not I would question what else could be done. Obviously I do not know your history.

[Olliemonty58 in reply to KMRobbo]

Have been in af since August

[Bucerias in reply to Olliemonty58]

Is that continuous AFib? You have not reverted to Sinus Rythum at all

[Maril1]

If your heart in good condition and your health is Ok I would push for an ablation .