He was able to have a cardioversion today and they shocked his heart back to natural sinus rhythm. Now they need to determine what caused it to go out of rhythm in the first place. This is a permanent condition and must be managed carefully. He does have the potential to go back into cardiac failure at any time.

It can be managed with medications, diet and exercise. It's not the end of the world, but a new beginning for us.

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Thnak God things went ok. Prayers are still with you and family.

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Glad it went well. We have a friend who had to have that done and we ran into him at lunch not very long after he was done, so hopefully your dh will do as well.

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That is good news -- especially the "it's not the end of the world part" and remember to take care of yourself!

That's great!!! I am glad he is doing well.

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Hang in there Rene, it's been such a long road for you these past few weeks. ((HUGS))

that is great news!! take care.

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I am continuing to pray for you guys!

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Psalm 68:5-6a

I'm glad it went well. I will continue to pray for you and your family.

I'm glad everything went well. You have such a positive attitude, and that is what will get you through this! God bless you.