Husband diagnosed with AFIB and Scheduled Cardiov... - Page 2

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

My Cardiolgist(s) will never do a Cardioversion as an Outpatient. While I do have Cardiovascular Disease, and have had PVC as far back as I can remember, I have never needed Cardioversion to get my heart back into Sinus Rhythm. If I did, it would be ad an Inpatient.

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hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@stargazergal

2 heart attacks/have had PVC for as far back as I can remember, no Afib. Leave the decision about what procedures to have up to the person that is going to have it.

My wife, though she is just or more concerned as others, leaves decisions for my body up to me. That's just the way I want it. Should something bad happen to me, why would I want my wife to feel it was her mistake or fault? I wouldn't.

The same is true with my wife's several illnesses and procedures. If she is conscious and a decision is to be made? She, not me, makes that decision. A person can never learn too much about these topics, and it's great that you want to do so. Again, I am a believer in leaving the decisions up to the patient, unless for some medical reason, they are unable to do so.

There are few, if any active or invasive heart procedures, that have no risks, and that is why I make the above statements.

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hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@Coquille

Every persons body is unique to them, and there are many procedures that work for many, and just as many that do not. Doctors make their decisions based on their specific patient, thus the many different choices of treatment.

Reading knowledge is power, but many things in the medical fields are not conclusive. Oh how much simpler life would be for the doctors and patients. Each doctor makes their medical decision based on the knowledge and experience with each specific patient. And that is why, in my opinion, when physically and mentally able, those decisions should be left solely up to the patient.

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busymom22 · ‎07-26-2017

My 80 year old father was diagnosed with AFIB. He had a cardioversion that did not take. Then he had an extensive cardio ablation (was under for 4 hours) and that did not take. However, the doctor put him on some medication after that, saying that sometimes the heart needs to heal. To our surprise he is now in regular rhythm and has stayed there for over 2 months. So there is hope!

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@busymom22

Glad to hear you father is doing better and hope he continues to improve. My next b-day I will join the "8" group in age, but still goin strong. Will be going for my 2 hours of ice skating within the hour. Lovin every minute on those blades.

Tell your father, that for me recovering from my 2 heart attacks, my best friend was/is OPTIMISM.

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CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

My m-i-l had it done twice.

The first time, it worked - the second time it did not.

She takes Xarelto for it - or so she says.

The doctor had also prescribed a BP medication for her to take and according to her, her pressure has always been normal so she had no intentions of taking it.

Fast forward to a recent appt. and it was dangerously high. When questioned by the nurse about whether or not she was taking the BP medication she out and out lied to her that she was. I still don't know if she's taking it.

I don't get into her medical conditons with her anymore because I'm accused of being Doctor Armchair or Nurse Crachit.

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

@stargazergal wrote:
After Echocardiogram, EKG, Blood Tests a Cardioversion was odered as
treatment.   The Cardiologist after 3 tries was unsucessful in getting the
heart to beat back to regular.    The Cardiologist then sent him to a
specialist who now wants to treat him with another Cardioversion.   He
says he will be more agressive with the Cardioversion.   I am on the fence
about this treatment somewhat.   Still doing our homework.
Does anyone out there have any stories to share ?    Please do tell.   Thank you !

My Mom has had AFIB for many, many years. She's 79. Many years ago, a cardioversion was done and it was a success. But she eventually developed AFIB again and had a pacemaker inserted. She went on a blood thinner but unfortunately had terrible and life threatening side effects. She went off it for many years and refused to go back on. Her doctor wanted her to consider the Watchman procedure. It's mostly for those with AFIB who can't take blood thinners but my Mom didn't want to do it. When she would go in for her PM checkups, she was in AFIB more than she was not. She ended up on a blood thinner again, but a different one. My MIL was diagnosised with AFIB about a year ago, she had the cardioversion but it didn't work on her. She's also now on a blood thinner.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

@hckynut wrote:

@Coquille

Every persons body is unique to them, and there are many procedures that work for many, and just as many that do not. Doctors make their decisions based on their specific patient, thus the many different choices of treatment.

Reading knowledge is power, but many things in the medical fields are not conclusive. Oh how much simpler life would be for the doctors and patients. Each doctor makes their medical decision based on the knowledge and experience with each specific patient. And that is why, in my opinion, when physically and mentally able, those decisions should be left solely up to the patient.

hn

Frequently the choices that need to be made are too complicated for some patients to understand.Of course it's always up to the patient to say yes or no - you refuse to sign that permit and I guarantee that procedure won't be done. However, basing a decision on fear of the procedure, or without enough knowledge to understand the consequences of your decision is not a good idea.

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@151949

No argument from me. Like I said "knowledge is power", and understanding. As a nurse you know way too many patients know very little about many procedures and surgeries that they are having. Just in my own "circle" of many friends, some just don't want to know about what goes on during a procedure, or the risks.

Kinda like the "ones" that don't want to see a doctor "because they are afraid of what she/he might say". In other words, "ignorance is bliss".

A very good friend of mine had his Aortic Valve replaced with pigskin. Talking to him about this it is easy for me to tell he knows little, and he doesn't want to know more. I have no idea if it's based on fear, but he did sign to allow this surgery.

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151949 · ‎03-09-2010

@hckynut Exactly. If a car mechanic or a HVAC guy or an electrician came to my home to repair something I know that I don't have enough skill or knowledge to question what he says needs done. I have to trust him , maybe get a second opinion. However, people who have no idea what they are talking about will refuse a necessary medical procedure, or second guess a doctor. If this OP doesn't trust the doc she & her hubby need to go to another doctor for a second opinion - not a shopping channel message board.