Re: Atrial Fibrillation - what to do?

James wrote:
I am a 51 year old 345lb. male with AF. My first occurrence was about
two years ago. Electrical Cardioversion restored me to a normal rythym.

In April of this year the condition returned. This time the Electrical
Cardioversion failed.

Not surprising for someone who is 345 lbs. More current via a biphasic
waveform may be required.

Now I am stuck on 200mg Toprol, .25mcg Digoxin,
Micardis HCT 80/25 and of course Warafin 5mg.

Is there any hope in future attempts at Electrical Cardioversion, or
should I just opt for Radio Frequency Ablation?

The former.

Has anyone benefited from Electrical Cardioversion after prior attempts
have failed?

Yes.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Would suggest you seek a referral to consult with an
electrophysiologist while also asking your doctor(s) to supervise your
use of the 2PD-OMER Approach to lose weight:

http://HeartMDPhD.com/wtloss.asp

Thanks,

You are welcome.

All thanks and praises belong to GOD, Whom I love with all my heart,
soul, mind, and strength.

May GOD heal your heart, dear neighbor James whom I love
unconditionally.

Prayerfully in Christ's amazing love,

Andrew <><
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Andrew B. Chung
Cardiologist, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
http://HeartMDPhD.com/HolySpirit

As for knowing who are the very elect, these you will know by the
unconditional love they have for everyone including their enemies
(Matthew 5:44-45, 1 Corinthians 13:3, James 2:14-17).

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