Following Cardioversion.... - Atrial Fibrillati...

Atrial Fibrillation Support

32,403 members38,739 posts

Following Cardioversion....

cicek profile image
9 Replies

I am due to have my first cardioversion for persistent AF on 24th November and have just read on here that if it is unsuccessful there will be no chance of an ablation. I thought I understood from my Cardio/EP that an (AV?) node ablation would be the next step but possibly with a pacemaker too. Have I misunderstood this? She did go into an awful lot of detail that I couldn't take in so I admit I could be wrong. Is it a choice of one or the other?

Written by
cicek profile image
cicek
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
9 Replies
BobD profile image
BobDVolunteer

Pacemaker first and once that is settled and working well (maybe six to ten weeks) then they would ablated the AV node. This is NOT the kind of ablation to try and stop AF and quite different. There may not be NO chance but very limited chance PVI type ablation would work if you can not be reverted to NSR.

cicek profile image
cicek in reply toBobD

Thank you. That has helped put it into perspective.

Hi cicek, Please don't hesitate to contact AF Association for support & information should you ever need it: info@afa.org.uk / 01789 867 502

cicek profile image
cicek in reply to

Thank you.

ETHEL103 profile image
ETHEL103

Good luck.I have my first cv for persistant A fib on 13th Nov.Everything crossed.

cicek profile image
cicek in reply toETHEL103

Good luck to you too. Let us know how you get on.

ETHEL103 profile image
ETHEL103 in reply tocicek

You too .

mav7 profile image
mav7

Hello cicek

Also have persistent AF and scheduled for CV.

May I ask you to share your current symptoms and medications ?

My bpm average low 80's and become winded when doing extended walks or tasks.

Thanks !

cicek profile image
cicek

Hi. I was in PAF for many many years without too much issue. Went into prolonged AF a couple of times but eventually remained persistent. I take Bisoprolol 10mg, Rivoroxaban and Digoxin 125mg. My heart rate bounces around sometimes as low as in the 50's but more often than not between 70-80 but a general resting rate in the 80's. Before this I was up to 180 on exertion and around 100 at rest. Took a while to get used to the meds because the high dose of Bisoprolol is dibilitating. I can go up to around 120 on exertion now which I know is good but of course the medication is helping that. I still get breathless when putting any pressure on myself. Hope this helps.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Cardioversion

Hello there, my wife has a/f and her body doesn’t tolerate it too good as she gets short of breath...

Cardioversion

I am going for a Cardioversion in 6 weeks for my Persistent Afib, so am on Eliquis in preparation...

Ectopic beats following cardioversion

I had my third ablation the end of May. Started into a fib 3 days post ablation. At 2 months post...
Amcech profile image

Cardioversion didn’t work…

I was so surprised! I had my 2nd cardioversion on Friday, they had 3 attempts but said it didn’t...
CTblood profile image

cardioversion

hi, I had my first Cardioversion at St Richards Chichester on 11th March. (First diagnosed early...

Moderation team

See all
KirstyC-Admin profile image
KirstyC-AdminAdministrator
Kelley-Admin profile image
Kelley-AdminAdministrator
jess-admin profile image
jess-adminAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.