I had a successful cardioversion three days ago and I am still in sinus rhythm with a heart rate of 48.
A year ago, I had breathing problems which were resolved quickly with digoxin. However, yesterday the breathing problems returned with my a tight chest, a choking sensation when walking and wheezing/crackles when lying down. I don’t know whether this is a result of the cardioversion or the hospital stopping my digoxin.
I also don’t know whether I should ring 111 or wait until Tuesday (after the bank holiday) when I can speak to staff on the cardio ward at hospital or contact my GP.
Any advice would be welcome, especially if you have had a similar experience x
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As .your cardioversion is so recent you should be able to speak to the cardiology department at the hospital that carried out the procedure. They are open 24/7! Do it today
I’ve phoned the cardiology department but a recorded message says that their opening hours are Monday to Friday (probably Tuesday with it being a bank holiday tomorrow). The message just says to ring 111 in an emergency.
I’ve phoned them but the department is closed according to the recorded message. I’ve left a message on the answer service but I don’t think it will be listened to until after the Bank Holiday x
Just go straight to A&E if it starts being bothersome again. The NHS number will say they'll call you back, that will take 1-2hrs and then they may say we'll get a doctor to call you ASAP another hour wait. I experienced this last Thursday with my sister who was having pain in the left hand corner of her chest and felt very ill. Don't tell me I should have dialled 999, I know I should have and I certainly will if it occurs again. I'm going to write about it as a post on here when I feel sane.
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