A Fib disappointment / Setback

[pekster11]

all done. heart is back in sinus rhythm

 

[elMIguel]

Fantastic!

 

[Chuck C]

all done. heart is back in sinus rhythm

That's great!!

 

[pekster11]

i should also mention that for the time being i'm on the same medication (10mg/day bisoprolol).
i think they intend to keep me on that dose for a while and then reduce the dosage before taking me off biosprolol (as long as i stay in sinus rhythm ofcourse)

i was told my AFib was probably due to inflammation caused during surgery (common during valve replacement), and that cardioversion in these cases usually works permanently

it took just one shock of 200 joules to do the trick

 

[Luckyguy17]

Good for you Pekster on regaining your rhythm.
it sounds like a permanent solution.

Unlike you, i am unaware of when an A-fib incident occurs. My Omron BP reader has detected frequent A-fib for several weeks, but no A-fib detected since July 5th, so maybe it fixed itself.
Will remain on Lixiana blood thinner for now.

 

[pekster11]

Good for you Pekster on regaining your rhythm.
it sounds like a permanent solution.

Unlike you, i am unaware of when an A-fib incident occurs. My Omron BP reader has detected frequent A-fib for several weeks, but no A-fib detected since July 5th, so maybe it fixed itself.
Will remain on Lixiana blood thinner for now.

i've bought an ECG monitor, so I will be able to tell quickly if my heart falls of rhythm again
Got the Docs to lower my Bisoprolol dosage from 10mg/day to 8mg, as i was feeling a bit dizzy in the mornings (my resting heart rate is now 50bpm...before the cardioversion it was 100 !)

 

[Chuck C]

I recenlty purchased the Kardia Mobile device for about $90 on Amazon. It checks for afib and other rhythm abnormalities. It only takes about 30 seconds and is easy to use. I'm happy with it.

https://www.amazon.com/Alivecor®-KardiaMobile-Wireless-Detection-Smartphones/dp/B01A4W8AUK