Experiences with

Cardioversion

does anyone know if you have to stop diltiazem before a cardioversion, I was having some continued SVT bouts when EP put me on diltiazem, which seems to have controlled , I have already been on Flecainide 50mg twice daily for years. cardioversion is for SVT this time cheers

My hr was about 225 when it happened and woke me out my sleep, I’m approaching 2 years soon and was wondering how long the cardioversion will hold out for

hello, I’ve had AF for over a year and has cardioversion on10/1/25. Stopped Bisoprolol ( could not tolerate) and started Diltiazem on 11/1/25. I felt so well over the weekend but did not overdo it as instructed. checked pulse this morning & it was irregular so did ECG and I am back in AF.

As for medication cardioversions, I sometimes get the impression that people regard their *own* action to take extra doses of meds as a cardioversion. Is this a generally accepted allowed usage of the word "cardioversion"?

After months of waiting, I began 2025 with an electrical cardioversion. It was a fast, painless procedure conducted by a team who exuded competence, goodwill and humour. We had quite a lengthy discussion of how many times they would try if sinus rhythm wasn't achieved on the first attempt.

Hello been to see cardiologist who has suggested a cardioversion might be beneficial as side effects on meds affect me so badly.Afib already on my annual travel insurance declared as treating with meds has anyone been in this situation where an upcoming cardioversion has badly affected their cover?

I have atrial fibrillation with RVR and have agreed to a cardioversion. I’m a little perturbed by the consultant’s comment that its results don’t last very long. I know someone whose cardioversion was a failure after a few days.

Went to A&E, they referred me to Cardiology but I was told there's a 24 week wait.I saw a cardiologist privately and he arranged a cardioversion for me. I had the cardioversion yesterday. It restored sinus rhythm but only lasted 7 hours. What happens next? Can I have another?

Hello everyone, Finally received a letter this morning confirming date for first cardioversion on the 2nd of April, 7 months after Afib & HF diagnosis.

How do they prevent you during Cardioversion from biting your tongue as you are shocked and unconscious? Do they put a soft bite block between your teeth?

Waiting at the hospital to have a cardioversion for the first time, a bit nervous. been reading the forum which has been reassuring. Any tips, appreciated. thanks!

Can anyone tell me of their experience, please, of undergoing a cardioversion for AFib/tachycardia?

Hi my cardiologist has referred me for a cardioversion..any input advice etcFrom what I've read not always successful

Diagnosed with heart failure 2021 and treated with drugs and cardioversion. All good until last year when I had to come off amiodarone because of thyroid issues which are now resolved.

Hi everyone, had my forth cardioversion two weeks ago had my first about 7 months ago lasted a week about 5 months ago had a ablation with two cardioversions that lasted a week my question is is it normal to get the odd eptopic in the first few weeks while everything's settling down had possible three

Had Cardioversion this morning was stressed about it but all very smooth. Wheeled in after explanations and a cannella fitted.

Having muscle fatigue and pain associated with Af …waiting for cardioversion hope it helps .Anyone have this experience and did those symptoms dissapear after return to NSR

After 5 months had cardioversion, 2 shocks, went back into sinus rhythm. This lasted 4 days, then developed supraventricular ectopy, then back to AF.

On my second Pacemaker within 2 years and been in permanent AF ever since, was at the PM clinic yesterday and was offered a cardioversion within the next 6 weeks.Anyone that's had cardioversion what's your experience? Did it cure your AF? Did it return? Or was the process unsuccessful?

as my heart is in quite good condition and ejection factor of 45 is result of afib.As I am asymptomatic he suggested after cardioversion to check on a kardia once a week to see if sinus rhythm holding.