Cardioversion of Atrial Flutter

This video demonstrates the successful cardioversion of a patient with an atrial flutter tachycardia. Our patient has given permission for the creation and posting of this video.

[redpeg]

I'm the person (victim) in this video. It's been quite a long time since this happened (now 2016). GRU Emergency team were great and Dr Berman AWESOME. As a former cardiac nurse, I knew what was going on. I want you to tell you that I have had no further cardiac episodes - I'm in NSR. The ablation worked.

[teresapage]

My brother had the cardioversion last July and today the heart ablation. I’m here to see what he’s gone through. Thank you for sharing your experience

[kimma]

I love how you all kept the patient in good spirits and explained what was going on in a gentle way. You guys seem to make it less scary with your excellent bedside manner. The patient was a trooper and was calm throughout too. I appreciate her permitting the filming as it was an excellent learning experience.

[shellymolnar]

~ In 1995 I had a cardiac radio frequency ablation. It took over 8hrs. I had an absorption of twin that never developed. But my twin gave me 4 extra nerves into my heart. My heart was beating at times counter-clock-wise @ 240bpm. It was awful. After this ablation not knowing yrs later. They found I have a heart aneurysm. Some claim from this ablation. Now I am 60, and last yr had covid. They claim covid can give anyone A-fib even as early as age 25. So I had this cardio version done yesterday. My heart is beating normal. I PRAY my heart will not have any further issues. It is scary to always be concerned over your heart. I pray only good things happen to me, and for all of us always. Keep getting your check ups with your cardiologist we only get one heart, lets all take care of it. Blessings to you all. ~ 💜

[yossarianmnichols]

I appreciate seeing this. I had Atrial Flutter from a combination of a meal and some unusual physical moves that put a lot of pressure on my stomach working on a home project. The medical experts refused to give me a Cardioversion. It took 8 months and a lot of screwed up medical actions before I got the ablation. I probably would have got even with the Cardioversion depending on how quickly the AFL returned. I had an acquaitance who had to take anti coagulants for a while before they would give him a cardioversion.

[georgephilips]

Thank you for consenting for this video and thanks to the youtuber as well! God Bless you all

[bryanvagenos]

I'm getting ready for this in the early spring and these videos help ease my nervousness, as an engineer I have a need to understand, even if it is just a little, of what they are doing. I already have had a cardioversion that was unsuccessful and am doing ok with meds and losing weight. Very informative and quick.

[tomcolegrove]

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm getting cardioversion tomorrow morning and now I can go into it with a better understanding of what to expect.

[willduke]

I hope this message reaches who it needs too. I had this procedure done this past Monday.. of course I was a little nervous about doing it.. I'm here to tell you I feel great I have so much energy right now It's almost silly lol... The first day your still under the Anastasia so take it easy. But after a good night's sleep my feet hit the ground running.. I the person reading this is having to have this done I'm here to tell you I believe it's worth it. Be strong. Be brave. And you will be the better for it ..😊

[abalhaj]

Thank you for sharing this video. I will be having this procedure this coming thursday and at least I have the idea what's going on that they will do and reducing my anxiety nervous feelings... thanks again!

[jptlzdn]

I'm glad your doing well ☺️ and no more issues and I have Cardiomyopathy and heart failure due to COVID 19 Viruses in my heart. Lynn Deatherage who has a cardiologist in Minnesota and a neighbor had the same problem and had her heart shocked

[giqjboo]

I had 2 of these done Dr. Did a great job

[jamesthomas]

Having my fourth cardioversion in a few days with two ablations performed between previous cardioversions. My issue is with A-flutter, not AFib. I’m 77 years old and starting to wonder about my future given all the failed electrical procedures my heart has undergone. Words of encouragement please!

[lizhaley]

I had 4 cardio versions over a few years. 1 maze procedure, one ablation and lots of different meds. I finally had a pacemaker in 2019. Thank God, I don’t feel a-fib, if I’m in it. Pacer set at 70 bpm. Cardio version is scary but over so quickly.

[yankeeuk]

I'm going for my second one in an hour! Hopefully it works this time

[gennyl]

Thank you for sharing. ❤ glad you are ok!!

[janibeg]

i had two cardioversions for atrial fibrillation. I don't remember either procedures as they heavily sedated me. No more problems in the last 7 years.

[nsas]

Great practical presentation. Thank you.

[FriedBalonyPony]

I had this done a few months ago. I also had a camera stuck down my throat as well to see if I had any clots before they did it.

[grandmashousebandb]

I had this yesterday. Everyone at Stonecrest Hospital were above and beyond amazing. I gad a pad on my back and chest and this video doesn't say anything about back pad. I have slight irritation on my back. Had Afib for 7 days. Glad to be back to NSR today.