cardioversion

[Anne7777]

I have had atrial fibrillation for many years, I am increasingly breathless. My cardiology has suggested cardioversion to rest my heart to normal rhythm. I an ver apprehensive and would be grateful for any ones experience both positive and negative Thanks in anticipation

[sturon]

Hi Anne.

The procedure is very straightforward. You would be given sedative and the cardioversion is not painful. It consists of giving you a small shock synchronised with your hearts own rhythm. This stops the heart allowing it to restart into a normal rhythm. If it is what your cardiologist has recommended I would give it a go.

Good luck Ron.

[dobber79]

Hi Anne, I have had 4 Cardio versions and as mentioned below it is not too bad, I have been put to sleep each time and woke up in Ry them every time which has varied in how long I have lasted in Sinus Rythem, I'm only 39 and have suffered with this for 4 - 5 years and due another one in 2 weeks, it still scary but be rest assured your are in good hands and the best place if anything did go wrong which I'm sure it won't. Good Luck.

[Anne7777 in reply to dobber79]

thanks for that how long did you stay in normal rhythm after?? and what can go wrong??

[Deb86290 in reply to Anne7777]

Hi Anne I had cardioversion in January. Very simple process and so far so good. Unaware of any downsides. Good luck