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Cardioversion for a-fib

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Gunter12
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Anyone have personal experience with this procedure? I'm having it done Friday and am not sure what to expect after...did you feel immediately better? More energy?

I don't know how long I've had this condition, but the last 2-3 weeks have sucked. Fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, edema in my lower legs...hopeful this procedure helps.
Kool
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Make sure you don't have sleep apnea if you have a-fib. Untreated apnea is a significant risk factor for failed cardioversion. Couldn't tell you anything about post procedure recovery but I wish you well.
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bigtruckguy3500
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Cardioablation or cardioversion?
Na Zdraví 87
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I have afib at times. Luckily the rescue pills the doc gave me work. Take 2 pills and it usually goes away in an hour or two. I take 1 Flecadine and 1 Xarelto but only when I am experiencing afib.

I hate it when I have it. Same symptoms you mentioned.

However, I've recently lost 20 lbs and have been exercising more days than not. Knock on wood. I haven't had an episode since and I no longer use my cpap machine. Wife says I no longer snore or gasp for air. And I am sleeping great.

Good luck!
bam02
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Are you sure that's a-fib and not pvc's? I believe a-fib is usually asymptomatic.
adefect
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You can be symptomatic in a-fib. Well, typically from my what I've seen is when it switches to A-fib RVR (rapid ventricular response.)

Lots of time they will came in with shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, nausea, and of course palpitations.
Gunter12
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BigTruckGuy---it's the cardioversion procedure.
bam02
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I know it can be, but just wanted to check and clarify. Important topic.
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