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Atrial fibrillation and cardiomyopathy
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Atrial fibrillation and cardiomyopathy
by Marty__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Marty on December 28, 1997 at 20:35:13:
I am a 37 YOA male diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation in September 1997. A cardioversion attempt (4 shocks) in November failed to convert me to a sinus rythem. My question is two-fold: first, what more can be done about the atrial fibrillation to attempt to convert it and second, if I cannot convert the rythem how might this effect my bout with congestive heart failure? Thanks for the help!
I am a 37 YOA male diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation in September 1997. A cardioversion attempt (4 shocks) in November failed to convert me to a sinus rythem. My question is two-fold: first, what more can be done about the atrial fibrillation to attempt to convert it and second, if I cannot convert the rythem how might this effect my bout with congestive heart failure? Thanks for the help!
