Cardioversion

[Opoho]

Just had 3 nights in hospital with atrial flutter, did not respond to drugs so had successful cardioversion yesterday morning, home in afternoon. Still feeling very tired, is this normal?

[Paulbounce]

Great news Opoho that the CV worked. It's an indicator that treaments can work for you.

Spot on

As for feeling tired - it's not unsual (as Tom Jones might say) as the 'knock you out drug' used during the CV will stay in your system for up to 24 hours.

Have a good nights sleep tonight and I think you'll feel fine in the morning.

Paul

[jeanjeannie50]

I agree with Paul, you should be fine tomorrow. Let us know if you're still not feeling right by the afternoon. Take care during the next week that you don't do anything too strenuous. I've had a few cardioversions, but once went straight back into AF the day after because I walked up a steep hill.

Wishing you well.

Jean

[Jalia]

Hospitals are very tiring places and difficult to get a good nights rest.

I've had quite a number of cardioversions and in the earlier days was always kept in overnight following the procedure. I still needed a night's sleep in my own bed to restore my energy.

A couple of nights sleep in your own bed should soon put you right !

[JVPITER]

Sounds pretty normal Opoho. Cardioversion for atrial flutter can be very straightforward, leaving you just a bit groggy from the anaesthesia.

What medication are you in for anti-coagulation and for heart rhythm control?

[Opoho in reply to JVPITER]

Diltiazem, Apixaban and 100 mg Flecainide twice a day. Feeling better this morning, thanks everyone 😀👍

[Jajarunner]

After 48 hours with Afib and CV it took me a month to feel fit enough to run and cycle again. It was awful as they said I'd be better in 48 hours.

Second Afib episode was 12 days in hospital, week at home, eight more days in hospital total 5.5 weeks until cv. This time took about three months to feel proper fit.

This time 5.5 weeks Afib but only (only!) eight days in hospital. Took a month to begin to feel better ... Then ablation....

But pessimistic but I found it scary to feel so awful for do long when people come bounding out feeling great instantly.

I'm v symptomatic with mine, during both those bouts I was drugged up and literally hardly able to move about which obviously slows recovery from CV due to the extensive deconditioning which occurs.

With luck, you'll feel better much sooner than me though 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞