Glad 80

[Glad80]

I have A/F perminant for two. Months.pulse 102/106.I have been offed cardioversion I am really scared!can anybody help put my mind at rest.Thankyou……

[BobD Volunteer]

Nothing to worry about Gran.

They put a canula in your arm, put pads on your front (and maybe back) then put fairy juice into the canula. Whilst you are away playing with the fairies they zap you and when you wake up five minutes later you feel fine hopefully.

Be aware it doesn't always work but it is well worth trying as it can sign post different future treatment plans.

[jeanjeannie50]

If you don't want the cardioversion, let me have it - I love them! You go in feeling unwell and come out better it's the most wonderful feeling to be told you're back in normal sinus rhythm. There is nothing at all to having it. You do a lot of sitting round waiting before they call you. BobD has described it perfectly.

My tip is don't do anything that requires a lot of energy for a few weeks after the procedure. I once walked up a hill the day after having one and immediately went back in to AF. Let your heart gain strength beating in it's correct rhythm again.

Jean

[Glad80 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Hi Gla.d 80 Here. Thank you for your answer how long did the procedure take? Did you see an anethetist before ? just checking a message arrived this am for me to one . I thought it was only tranqualliser not a general anaesthetic. Thank you x

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Glad80]

I think it's a mild GA, whatever it is they give me I know nothing whatsoever about what's going on. You're awakened by the nurse saying your name, I'd rather sleep on and it's a struggle to wake fully.

To start with the anaesthetist comes with a doctor and perhaps a couple of nurses who gather around your bed in the area where they carry out the cardioversion. They'll explain everything to you. A cannula is put in the back of your hand and they put the knock out stuff through there. You are only out for a few minutes. The longest bit is waiting for them to call you in to have the procedure. They say to go in about 8.30am, but they've said the same thing to about 10 other people who were told the same time.

Don't worry about anything, because there's absolutely nothing to worry about. The team that do mine are all happy and chatting away, at times it feels like a party atmosphere.

After the procedure I'm always given a mug of tea and some toast. Then home you go, to take it easy. I would say it's not a good idea to exert yourself for a week or two, this will allow your heart to gain strength beating in it's correct rhythm. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and large meals for as long as you can.

Cardioversions have always worked for me.

Jean

[Sean_C]

I was also a persistent AFIB sufferer. I have had 4 cardioversions with absolutely zero problems. Each one stopped the AF., some lasted for a year or more. A cardioversion is so routine and you are in good hands. I know it’s scary in the beginning, but between the members on this site there have been many hundreds of successful procedures.

The odds are with you my friend.

[Loafinabout]

It’s all very simple and painless and you won’t know a thing about it. I had 6 months of perm AF b4 I had the procedure and the immediate relief was wonderful. I didn’t have such a high heart rate as you have and I feel that’s more reason for you to get it done asap.

[Tomred]

hi glad80 i had cv once they gave me a jab and i remember nothing about it after that,woke up hours later very tired, thats all , it didnt work for me.

[jaz03]

Hi. I was 70 ansd hospitalised with stroke and AF found to have Thyroid Cancer.

No Cardiversion done or ablation offered.

Reason now, too old, slightly overweight but I am in a position to have it done but 3.5 years after I think they are hoping it returns on its own.

There are risks involved.

1 is stroke.

Cheri

[Fullofheart]

It really is nothing to worry about. Sounds much scarier than it is. It's a very simple procedure. It didn't work for me unfortunately (well it lasted 2 days and that was enough to prove an ablation could work, so that's all I needed really) but I've been in AF a lot lot longer than you. And I'd still do it again if I needed to. In and out of hospital on same day. No ill effects. Completely painless. Risk of stroke is managed with anticoagulation before and after. You should also have time to ask questions and talk it through.Good luck 🌸

[Walkingballer]

Easiest procedure I’ve ever had done.. walk in the park… go for it

[Snowgirl65]

I had two cardioversions and they were very positive experiences. As BobD said, the fairy juice really does the trick and you're suddenly awake again feeling on top of the world -- and out of a-fib.

[suenygaard]

I just had a cardioversion done last week; I have had PAF for years, then about two months ago I went into persistent AF. I wasted way too much energy and anxiety worrying about the procedure. It is a piece of cake. I did convert to NSR; unfortunately, it only lasted for nine hours and I am back in persistent AF. Not sure what my next step is - I see my cardiologist on Tuesday.

[Glad80]

Thank you for all you answers.I do feel a bit. Calmer now-