Cardioversion questions

[Summerlily]

Has anyone out there had a cardioversion that has got their heart back into correct rhythmn forever ??

I keep hearing of those that only last a few months

Why do I have to go on taking medication after a cardioversion ?

Ablation seems to be held up as the prefered treatment for Afib ,but a friend of mine has had one and is on more medication than I am after a cardioversion ,all a bit confusing

All comments gratefully received, thank you

[Driver11]

Hi had CA in Sept 18 and was ok until last autumn when I started Afib. Admitted to Harefield for cardioversion and since then no further problems. Can't guarantee that it won't come back but so far so good. good luck

[Summerlily in reply to Driver11]

Thank you for your replyAre you still on medication.?

[Driver11 in reply to Summerlily]

previously I was on Atorvastatin, losartan hydrochorothiazide, amlodipine, bisoprolol and they added rivaroxaban because of the Afib. The bisoprolol went up to 10mg but is now back at 5 mg

[Bimclsh]

2 weeks! lol

My partner arranged a weekend in London for my 60th. On the fist night I had a large glass of wine with my meal and by the end of the night I was in afib again.

Had an ablation 6 months later and been fine ever since. I'm 67 now.

Yes, I 'm still taking bisoprolol, apixaban and ramipril but it's not a problem. Infact, it gives me a sense of security against possible future problems i.e. stroke, high blood pressure, etc.

[LBCdance]

Although you may have the same 'blanket diagnosis' as others let me be boring and remind you that no two people are the same, so you can get reassurance from other people's experiences, as we all do, but there are so many different factors to take into consideration so they may not be the same as yours. I had cardioversion getting on for 2 years ago and had no return of the symptoms of AF but it remains on the diagnosis. A year ago I had an AVR, but there is no reason why you should need the same and that went well. To be positive the good thing to come out of this for you is that you are now known to a cardiologist and will be seen regularly if not frequently so any problems, should there be any, could be picked up quickly. Apparently I had had AF for years without ever being told! I just thought I was getting old and out of condition when I got increasingly breathless. You may need to stay on medication, but I just feel grateful that we get this kind of help in the UK, not at all the same thing but I've been on thyroxin for many years now and have got used to the routine of my morning tablet, first thing I do when I get up (just one or two others now!) and you can always question the need. Hope all goes well for you