my dad is 80 yrs old.and has a persistent atrial fribllation.(130 beats per min).he suffered massive heart failure resulting in pedal edema.his EF is 20 percent now.My querry is how can both these diseases viz.A.fib and conjestive heart failure treated simultaneously? would it be worthwhile to go in for a electro cardioversion or would implanting an Defribllator help?
Hello, An EF 20% tells about a very damaged heart. Cardioversion can be considered medically or electrical with the procedure risks, and if the sinus rhythm restored it would be positive for the heart failure too.  If not, the doctors would give medications to control heart rate and anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrillation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.