Cardioversion now falling heart rate

[Cappy]

Just had second Cardioversion and still taking Bisoprolol, heart rate is down to 46.

[Catlover36]

sorry Cappy, no knowledge of Cardioversion, but I was put on Bisopronol 1.25 & my HR often goes as low as 40 but I get no side effects which is all the Drs were concerned about. Good luck

[Cappy in reply to Catlover36]

Hi Catlover36.Many thanks for the response, sounds positive.

[phil999]

Hi Cappy. I had a cardioversion when I had an episode of AF 4 years ago. I was initially put on 5mg of bisoprolol and my HR was often in the 30s. The consultant gradually reduced it over a couple of years and I now take just 1.25mg (plus Apixaban morning and evening). Resting heart rate is around 48 although sometimes goes down to 44 or 43. No real side effects although I don't climb hills with the same ease as years ago - but then, that could be age!

[Cappy in reply to phil999]

Many thanks phil999.Solid information, and I am feeling a lot more positive after your and Catlover36 response.

[Semley]

I've had several cardio-versions and 3 ablations but all were only temporarily successful. I've been on bisoprolol for many years and it controls AF well. My HR has been down to that level but is now more normal. With AF everybody is different ! I've adjusted to bisoprolol but one side effect is dizziness caused by hypotension when standing up after kneeling or squatting. What does your GP or consultant say about your HR?

[Cappy in reply to Semley]

Hi Semley.Have a video consultation with Cardiology team on 3rd Feb, so will see what they say. Your info made interesting reading.

[tamariki]

I have been on half a tablet of bisoprolol, Keeps my heart rate about 55-85 depending on what I am doing.