What the next step would be

Had cardioversion for the first time the other day which was unsuccessful been referred back to my cardiologist waiting for appointment now it's like putting your life on hold would love to get back to running and eating healthy again but lost interest at moment the only thing I feel I have to look forward to is taking my blood thinning tablets each day.

[sallen343]

At least you have retained your sense of humour!I am 74 and had cardioversion 2 years ago. There were 4 on the list that afternoon and I was the only success, and that after 180 and 2 X 360 Joules. Nice burn marks front and back!

The Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. Missouris, said he continued till successful as I was fit and large, BMI 28. I was then given a pacemaker. Still go to cardiac exercise 2/week. Would love to run again, but knees worn out now.

I stayed positive with regard to exercise and use a powerplate and cycle, but no hills. Little and often.

Stay strong and best of luck next time. Nil illigitimae carborundum.

[not2worry]

My husband had 2 cardioversions. The first one was unsuccessful-it lasted only 5 days.

Then he had a 2nd one and immediately went on a regime of Amiodarone. He stayed in rhythm for 3 months but the Amiodarone started affecting his liver.

It was then decided to do a pacemaker. He has a 3 lead unit 2 that synchronizes the heart chambers and the pacing a 3rd that is a defibrillator.

The morning after the procedure he woke up, got out of bed and his first words were “I feel great”. That was 18 months ago and the PM has been a miracle for him.

My husband will be 85 in May.

Something you may want to ask your cardiologist if your best solution could be a PM.