Cardioversion fail.

[Hallane]

cardioversion on Saturday. AFib back on Wednesday. May try another with medication before and after. Had been told persistent AFib CV has a 60% failure in first 2 weeks so not unduly surprised. Still very disappointed after all the wait.

[BobD Volunteer]

Ok so the very good news is that it did work. This now signposts that you can attain NSR and than ablation may be an option. Cardioversions are not a cure for anthing but a guide to future treatment options.

[Jackiesmith7777]

same with my husband . He lasted four days

[Hallane in reply to Jackiesmith7777]

Any further CVs after that?

[Jackiesmith7777 in reply to Hallane]

No , They're going to give him digoxin for rate control and possibly another mes for his function . We will hopefully be seeing the consultant soon to discuss further treatment whether that be meds or another ablation .

[CDreamer]

Commiserations but at least it proved you can convert, which means there may be other treatment options.

[Hallane in reply to CDreamer]

Thanks for that. I didn’t fully realise the significance

[Bluetonic]

Maybe time to ask for an ablation.If the medication they are suggesting is Amiodorone, do plenty of research before agreeing.

[Hallane in reply to Bluetonic]

Thanks. Yes it is. Suggestion was 2 weeks on Amiodrone. Cardioversion then further 2 weeks on Amiodrone.

[hanne6263]

I had a cardioversion about this time last year. I had been in continous AF since the previous December. I needed three shocks, and NSR lasted less than 24 hours. I was told there was little point in trying again, and was immediately referred to an EP to discuss possible ablation. I'm now 3 months post ablation, and am in NSR! Long may it last!

[Hallane in reply to hanne6263]

Thanks. Guess this could be on my radar as well now.

[hanne6263 in reply to Hallane]

Good luck! No need to worry about the prospect of an ablation. It sounds daunting, but it's a standard procedure for those who carry it out. I opted for a general anaesthetic as I was given the choice.

[abihel]

I know the feeling I was thee same I had 2 cardioversions and 2 ablations still went back out of rhythm! It then wouldn’t even go back with a cardoversion so had an internal cardiovesion which luckily worked and I am on medication to keep it in… so far so good 3 years in rhythm. I really coul not function with it out of rhythm the symptoms were awful. Hope you get sorted soon xx