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How to Prepare for a Cardioversion

Travis Van Slooten |December 13, 2022 | 2 Comments

how to prepare for a cardioversion

Prior to my most recent cardioversion, it had been over eight years since I last had one. As a result, I was a bit rusty preparing for it. For my own sake, and for the sake of others who face a cardioversion, I thought I would put together some information on cardioversions and tips on how to prepare for one.

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My Second Ablation is Scheduled for January 19, 2023

Travis Van Slooten |December 8, 2022 | Leave a Comment

second ablation scheduled

Since I went into atrial flutter on Wednesday, November 23rd, and the subsequent fifth cardioversion I had on Saturday, November 26th to get back into normal sinus rhythm, I have had an appointment with my local EP and my second ablation has been officially scheduled.

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My Fifth Cardioversion Experience

Travis Van Slooten |December 1, 2022 | 11 Comments

emergency room

This blog post begins where my previous post left off. It was Saturday morning, November 26th. I had been in atrial flutter for almost 72 hours straight. My resting heart rate was anywhere between 110 – 145 beats per minute over that time. I was heading to the ER for my fifth cardioversion.

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Happy Thanksgiving (Not)! – AFIB Returns After 7+ Year Hiatus

Travis Van Slooten |November 28, 2022 | 31 Comments

happy thanksgiving not

I had my first ablation back in March 2015. I was tremendously fortunate to get over 7 1/2 years of total AFIB freedom from that one ablation, but it all came to an end on Thanksgiving Eve. My AFIB not only returned, but the episode lasted almost 72 hours and required an electrical cardioversion to end it.

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My 7+ Year Post Afib Ablation Update

Travis Van Slooten |May 16, 2022 | 19 Comments

I can’t believe I haven’t posted an update on my blog for over two years. Shame on me. Buckle up, though, because I have a lot to say to catch you up to speed. This is your warning. This is a long post, but if you don’t have time to read it, the most important takeaway is that after seven years since my ablation, I continue to be afib-free!

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