Experiences with

Cardioversion

I had a cardioversion 6 months ago for Atrial Flutter at Hammersmith hosp which went well I thought until a few days ago when I went to A&E with palpitations.

I had my fourth episode of Afib last week and had a cardioversion and am in NSR. For that I am grateful. The did the BNP blood test and it was super high so the hospitalist diagnosed me with congestive heart failure.

My Ep directed me to take it along with my other meds, he couldn’t do the cardioversion so had a colleague do it instead and his colleague said not to take flecanide under any circumstances and for me to not take one of my BP tablets either ...

If he is in NSR mist of the time will they still do cardioversion or is it even worth trying it? Thanks

I rang today, nothing on the cardioversion appointments list, could only find a discharge letter saying I didn't require any treatment and signed by a different Dr to the one I had in my hand when I was discharged!

On Xarelto, Bisoprolol and Amlodipine for life for both conditions now and I have had one cardioversion, which lasted three days. They don't know if PE caused the afib, or the afib caused the PE - I suspect the latter as I had had a couple of episodes of very fast heart rate prior to the PE.

I’ve had AF diagnosed for several months, and the Cardioversion I had reverted back into AF. The second one is holding with the help of a drug, but I’m being recommended an ablation.

I have had PAF occasionally over the past 40 years - am now 63- had a limited ablation in 2010 which improved the situation but did not eradicate all PAF - since going semi retired in 2013 have become a lot more active with sports and some jogging and PAF has generally improved - also any PAF episodes

I have been advised to try a second cardioversion with the aid of flecainide one week before and 2 weeks after- in preference to using amiodorone which I do not like the sound of - would flecainide be more user friendly than amiodorone ? any thoughts appreciated thanks

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I had a successful cardioversion nearly 3 weeks agoand following that, my pulse got slower and slower - sometimes down to 44. I saw a GP a week ago and he reduced my bisoprolol from 10mg to 8.75mg. My pulse has gone up a little - lowest recently has been 46, and more often 50 or occasionally 52.

If I take it at 6am it will clash with my thyroxin and it will be 5 hours before I normally take it and 7.5 hours before the cardioversion appointment. I don't know what to do. I would be happier taking my Appixaban at the normal time, not so early as this.

I have an echo booked for the end of the month and I am then hoping to have a cardioversion (they did say booked it but I don't think they have as yet). I was just wondering if anyone had any coping mechanisims for dealing with this in the interim? Neil

Had a type of SVT for 23 years, progressively getting worst, taking increased Meds, then this ablation for Aflutter (this flutter was bad, had the crash team called whilst in hospital and a Cardioversion 2 days later), that turned out to be MAT which could not be fully ablated - though much ablating

Sorry it’s me again Just rung up to chase my cardioversion to find my cardiologist has recommended an urgent cardioversion but he wants me to be on amiodarone pre cardioversion. I am scared as I have read how bad it is. Is this unusual to take this first.

Hi my cv was successful after two shocks on Thursday however I’m getting really strong palpitations like ones I’d have with af. I’m not in af I don’t think .My Apple Watch has not showed af notifications prior to this it was all time also ecg after cv showed everything ok. I’m still on all medications

Medication didn’t help, sent for cardioversion this morning, took lots of translated paperwork explaining my 50+ year phobia or blood tests..leading to never having one or having general anaesthesia due to fear of no pre med or sedative by mouth to get me there..long story short, they would not listen

I’ve been to the hospital today for preassessment prior to cardioversion today. I’ve been switched to amiodarone. I’ve read lots of negative things about it has anyone had a positive experience?

I recently had a failed cardioversion and have seen my EP to speak about future treatment- my AF is unusual in as much I don’t get any palpitations or discomfort - just suffered with severe tiredness - my EP suggests a 2nd cardioversion aided by amiodorone one month before and 2 months after as a means

Can’t wait for Cardioversion on Friday. Hoping I feel like a new person!! 😆