Self converting to nsr

[Glb1948]

When I convert back to nsr my head feels strange like i’m going to faint. Anyone else had this happen

[BobD Volunteer]

Sounds like your heart has a brief rest whilst re setting so you probably get pre-syncope. Not unusual.

[Glb1948 in reply to BobD]

Thank you. All the replies have helped calm my anxieties. I think my ep is thinking of doing a pacemaker.

[rosyG]

As BobD says, quite common. Make sure you are sitting safely as you know this is likely

[Glb1948 in reply to rosyG]

Thank God I was sitting all three times!

[Patricia1]

I had this problem some years ago and a Holter monitor showed that my heart was pausing for a few seconds when reverting from AF to normal rhythm. I had a pacemaker fitted which solved the problem and it hasn't happened since

[Glb1948 in reply to Patricia1]

Thank you. My EP is thinking that’s the route for me.

[trixie100]

Yes I get that its quite scary but a relief at the same time knowing I'm back in nsr

[Glb1948 in reply to trixie100]

That’s tre.

[Clarrie]

I had this problem and did start passing out. Had a pacemaker fitted and now no problem.

[JudiHalf]

I have had this on the last two occasions I have had fast afib, it happened 10 days ago and I was lying down at the time, ringing in the ears and a strong feeling I was about to pass out, it was quite scary but I was relieved to be back in nsr, I might let my doctor know this has happened again.