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ColleenO, FoundHealth.
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Possible Complications
If you are planning to have cardioversion, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
- Inability to stop the abnormal rhythm
- Abnormal rhythm is resumed after a normal rhythm was established
- Development of a more dangerous dysrhythmia
- Damage to the heart muscle
- Blood clots introduced into your circulation, leading to such complications as stroke or damage to your organs
- Burning or irritation to the skin of the chest where the paddles or electrodes are applied
Call Your Doctor
After you leave the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- Blisters, redness, or open sores on your chest
- Confusion, lightheadedness, or dizziness
- Sensation of your heart fluttering (palpitations)
- Sensation of a skipped or missed hearbeat, or an irregular pulse
- Cough, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
- Severe nausea or vomiting
- Chest pain or pain in your left arm or jaw
- Pain in your abdomen, back, arms, or legs
- Blood in your urine
- Changes in vision or speech
- Difficulty walking or using your limbs
- Drooping facial muscles
In case of an emergency, CALL 911.
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Cardioversion works on some people and others it doesn't... I have had three cardioversions all three worked initially (all three put my heart back in rhythm, but two went back out. I just had the third cardioversion three days ago and I have had more side effects this time (paddle burns, coughing and shortness of breath). I have also had a 6 1/2 hour cardiac ablation procedure which worked initially, but again my heart has gone back into atril flutter. I have had good luck with Tikosyn, but it has to be administered in the hospital and is very dangerous with lots of side effects.
My advice is to get a Cardiologist that you have confidence in and listen to him and do your own research.