Yes, I really know that they are basically different.  I do have to make sure that the Dr knows about the Angina (if that's what it is) pain and ask about the Mitral valve leaking. How will that effect the outcome. <br>Everyone has been so helpful and supportive. In my more calm moments It's all good. I need to keep the fear at bay.  Thank  you for helping me do that. <br> <br><br>

Hello Grandmajan, <br>Please let us know the outcome of your visit with the dr on Monday, <br>All the best, <br>martishka

Had my Dr appointment. He feels that the best treatment for now is the Cardioversion. He did answer all of my questions. Then if the Angina pains continue, we will look for a clogged artery or other cause. He did tell me when I asked if this is a fix or a patch. It is merely a patch. Most have to be redone. It could be a long time or not. In the meantime I will be exploring ways for it to be a fix. I apologize for not making a timely post. My family all came together yesterday to make sure that I have enough help after the procedure tomorrow afternoon.
So now my question to the community is , How many of you had have the Cardioversion re done and how long in between?

@grandmajan, we are all rooting for success from your cardioversion procedure this week and for the later tests that will find out about the angina-like pain in your chest. I can't claim any personal experience with cardioversion. My friend with advanced a-fib has had an ablation -- more complex and invasive than cardioversion -- and he is doing well now. He's willing to have the procedure again, if his symptoms warrant it; he's thinking it may be five years or more before he faces that decision again. Family care-givers are a great advantage for you, and your doctor's forthcoming guidance must help you a lot.

Unfortunately, they kept increasing the the power and shocked me 6 times and my heart just reverted back to Afib. It would be in proper rhythm and then back to Afib. So, Have to go back to see the Dr in 2 weeks.
I'm starting on an exercise program of walking. Dr wants me off of the prednisone. It might have something to do with the Afib. We'll see. Now waiting for the blisters to heal on my chest. Right now I'm just disappointed.

Oh my,i will be thinking of you.
Woild an ablation be bette=.
Seems like in my small mind
That i t should work.

I hope to hear good news.
Success101.

@grandmajan, I shared your disappointment this morning that the cardioversion didn't fix your a-fib, but I sense that your doctor got important new information from trying. With a new exercise program and elimination of Prednisone, you are zeroing-in on your problem. In my case, I have learned that I can live with a-fib by taking Coumadin to prevent strokes, being watchful for symptoms that would have to be addressed, exercising to deal with hypertension, and relying on carefully limited and controlled medications. All of that comes from my physicians who are guiding my process and expecting me to keep them advised of any changes in symptoms. Did your doctors give you information on your chest pain and on the next couple levels of treatment available for overcoming your a-fib?