Breathlessness

[AfterU]

I’ve had a ‘successful’ CardioVersion (the recovery from the general anaesthetic was very slow). I’m waiting for an ablation hopefully in July. My problem is since the procedure I’ve had chronic breathlessness - I can’t walk 25 yards without stopping and leaning on something. It’s gone on for months and is really bringing me down. Any suggestions please.

[BobD Volunteer]

Really surprised about your cardiverson recovery as this is usally done under sedation (you are only out for a minute or so) rather than GA and in most cases is a complete non event. I went home on the train a few hours after one of mine with zero ill effects,

What drugs are you on for AF etc as breathlessness is a commion side effect of most of them and of coruse AF causes this also?.

[AfterU in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob - I’m on bisoprolol, riveroxaban, amioderone, fuerosamide and allopurinol. I’m thinking of coming off the bisoprolol, I’ve reduced it, tapering off.

Michael

[BobD Volunteer in reply to AfterU]

Bisoprolol will do it!