What is Atrial Fibrillation AFib
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria). Heart beats in a normal heart begi...
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Hi, iv had my first cardioversion on Friday just gone , everything went well and im in normal rhythm , for how long i dont know .The question i want to ask has anyone experienced breathessness after, i have been back to drs and my heart rate is still normal, he says its the betablockers..Id welcome any info, new on here and so happy to have found the site.
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I have had 5 cardioversions and never experienced shortness of breath or anything like it after. However my Dr. increased my beta blockers to 480mg. and now I find myself yawning all day long. I can't seem to get enough breath. I went online and found that this is one of the side effects of beta blockers. Its also a side effect of Metoprolol which I also take. I'm kind of used to it now but its really embarrassing to yawn in people's faces all day long. Hope this helps. Carol Miller 
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I too thought it was my BP medication causing my extreme shortness of breath - turns out it was bi-lateral pulmonary embolisms along with my A-fib...
I take Metoprolol also, and am continuously tired and run down...
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Hi Just like too say had my bisoprol lowered , feel great now.A bit tired but otherwise good . Thanks for your advice carole
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