Update after cardioversion

[Stetson]

Had my cardioversion this morning and my heart is now back I sinus rhythm. Doc said it will probably return. Gave me a new medicine amiodatone , 200mg to help keep my heart in sinus rhythm. Said my two ventricles were somewhat enlarged due to age and exercise. Said to stay away from triggers and I can start exercising in two days. Going to take it slower and only exercise four days a week rather than seven. Thanks for all help and encouragement from this website.

[Omniscient1]

Congrats, fingers crossed you it lasts a reasonable time.

[CDreamer]

Just ensure that you have your bloods regularly checked for Thyroid dysfunction on Amiodarone and don’t be on it for long term. It’s an affective drug for sustaining NSR but not one most people would want to be long term.

Go really easy on the exercising and stop and rest if you feel breathless and/or fatigued.

Wishing you long lasting NSR.

[Desanthony]

When I started back exercising I purchased a heart monitor using a chest strap and wrist worn monitor I think the make is Polar - my wife got a good reconditioned one - cost £25.00 on the Bay. I try never to let my heart rate go over 130 when exercising and when I notice it going higher than 120 I slow down. I wore this for a long time - maybe a couple of months as I was old school you know, no pain, no gain type of exerciser so found it hard to slow down and take things easy. Eventually though I was able to regulate myself whilst exercising and got to know when to slow down and the monitor has been in my bedroom drawer for a good while now.

All the best.

[Paulbounce]

Nice work Stetson. Just build up slowly with the exercise - it's not a race.

Paul

PS not sure why this post is underlined

[iris1205]

I like to think of it as » in remission « … may it stay there!

[Buffafly]

jeanjeannie50 wrecked her cardioversion by walking up a hill soon afterwards. So I’m warning you in her place! Take a couple of weeks out and then take it slow. Next step is permanent AF…..

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Buffafly]

Very true Buff. I've had many cardioversions and most have lasted a good while, but that time I forgot what I was doing when a gardener at a place where I volunteer asked who wanted a tour of the garden. I was up and off without thinking about my cardioversion the day before and yes my heart went straight into AF. Try to avoid doing anything where you have to exert yourself., No hills , pulling up brambles or lifting. No alcohol, or food laden with artificial additives.

Allow your heart to grow strong beating in it's correct way.

Jean