My husband has had 10 cardio versions and 3 ablations over the last 10 years. He is currently in normal rhythm after the last cardioversion last Friday. I would highly recommend buying the KardiaMobile device to monitor your heart rhythm. It actually gives you an EKG on your cell phone. Google it for more information. This device is easy to use with your phone and detects different types of arrhythmias. It is much more sensitive than a BP machine.
Since my husband’s cardiologist will not do more than 3 ablations, the next step is to continue with cardioversions should the a-fib return or to get a pacemaker. We use the Kardia Mobile device to monitor his heart rhythm because it picks up a-fib when the BP machine often misses it.