Successful Cardioversion

[Davidc1075]

So after a successful Cardioversion does that mean I no longer have AF ? Do I need to tell someone such as a travel insurer. I think the answer will be yes but was wondering what you great peoples experience was. Thanks

[BobD Volunteer]

You still have AF just not at the moment.

Cardioversion(DCCV)is not a cure for anything, it merely puts the heart back into normal rhythm (when it works) which is useful in sign posting different treatments such as ablation etc. The under lying condition has not changed, DCCV often lasts for some time so enjy for now but don't think the AF wnt come back as and when it wants to.

Always best to inform any insurance company of any condition one has as they aer quite adept at crawling out of claims if you have withheld information.

[Davidc1075 in reply to BobD]

Yes I read about a guy out in Thailand who had worldwide coverage but they got out of by saying he was in a single country for over 30 days and owes 30k in medical bills. So long last the Cardioversion. Thanks for your advice 👍

[jeanjeannie50]

Sorry to tell you this David, but a cardioversion is generally not a lasting cure for AF. It has just put your heart rate back into normal rhythm, sad to say it could kick off in AF again at any time. Cardioversions can last for hours, days, months, or if you're very lucky a few years. I've had quite a lot of them.

If you've just had a cardioversion I would recommend not exerting yourself too much for a few weeks and allow your heart to grow strong beating in it's correct rhythm. I once walked up a steep hill the day after having one and immediately went straight back into AF.

Jean

[Davidc1075 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

I had this in October so touch wood. I was aware that it's not likely to be a long term fix. So European holiday it is dont want to risk issues in the US

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Davidc1075]

Doesn't it feel wonderful for your heart to be back in normal rhythm! Yes, get that holiday booked and enjoy life to the full.

[javo123j]

Hopefully you can stay in sinus rhythm. I stayed in SR for just over 2 years after a cardioversion but unfortunately it came back. I now have paroxysmal AF so it's not as bad as it was. Good luck

[LordGabriel]

My first Cardioversion lasted 13 months. I had a 2nd that was still going strong 8 months later when I had my 1st Ablation.

So they can last.