I've been through three cardioversions and an ablation. Of the three cardioversions, I've had one that was unsuccessful (after two zaps) and two that were successful but one only after the doctor cranked up the voltage.

Lost a small chunk of my tongue after one that I assume I must have bit down on my tongue during the procedure. One of the interesting side-effects, at least for me, is that in addition to the "zap" mark on your chest I noticed that a couple of minor skin defects, a mole and a small wart on my hand turned much darker immediately after and for several days later every time I had the procedure before slowly returning to their normal color.

Depending on the doctor doing the procedure you may either receive just a general anesthesia that leaves you sleepy but conscious during the procedure or may include an anesthesiologist that puts you all the way under for a short period of time.

There is no pain during or afterwards...but there is no missing the fact that your body will register the fact that something traumatic has happened and you might "feel" like you were kicked by a mule.

Recovery is usually pretty quick, but in the instance where my cardioversion failed I was in bad shape and they held me for several hours due to low BP.

Prayers and good thoughts for a successful procedure and quick recovery time!

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More power to you.

Probably 100 Joules.
Prayers for success and continued success afterward, and that God guide the hands of those caring for you.

Will include you. Good Luck.

Prayers sent.

I am late to this, but I pray that this procedure was successful and that you are doing well, Sig2340.

You got it Brother.

Prayers sent. Hope it works as planned.

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Originally posted by sjtill:

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More power to you.

Probably 100 Joules.

I speak English!!

Prayers sent my friend.

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Originally posted by Sig2340:

... I speak English!!

How are you? Was the procedure successful?



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Procedure was successful.
I'm home, flaked out in bed.

I actually think I can feel a difference in how my heart beats.

Glad to hear it, man.

Rest, hydrate, avoid salt, sugar, caffeine, and do whatever they told you to do. Feel better.

Prayers sent.

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Originally posted by Sig2340:
Procedure was successful.
I'm home, flaked out in bed.

I actually think I can feel a difference in how my heart beats.

Great news!

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Procedure was successful.

excellent

Congratulations, you're now also Taser-certified!

Missed the thread, but glad to hear all is well.

Coincidentally, my father was just in the hospital for the same thing this past weekend. The doctor actually believes he was in A.fib for the past couple of weeks! He just had surgery in fact and is doing well.

So that makes two of you! God bless.

Prayers for you that this did the job and you feel better soon!

Good luck. With what everyone hear has said I truly believe you will be fine.

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Originally posted by Sig2340:
Procedure was successful.
I'm home, flaked out in bed.

I actually think I can feel a difference in how my heart beats.

Great news! I was probably in A-Fib for years (along with other cardio issues) and while I knew that I felt something unusual I had ignored it for so many years that I really didn't know what normal or regular felt like...once they got me back in rhythm I slowly started to notice just small improvements and, over years, started to feel increasingly better...but I think I'm detecting the first signs of A-fib returning.

If you have one of those home monitors that measures pulse ox/ temp/ and heart rhythm start checking your rhythm and note how it compares with how you feel...you'll start to become aware of any rhythm changes and how you perceive them and how you feel at the time those changes take place...honing your early warning system.

Glad you're doing ok!