I'm not trying to be argumentative, but this statement just isn't true. There are many different heart rhythms, some dangerous, some not so. Ventricular tachycardia, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block, ventricular fibrillation, asystole are all examples of rhythms that can be lethal. That being said, I have patients that I see that have been in atrial fibrillation for 30 years and live completely normal, active lives.

Dnvr, I'm glad to see everything is working out for you and best of luck with the cardioversion. I wouldn't be too worried about being on the extra meds. I see 1000's of patients every year who are on beta blockers. Although you can have side effects to just about any med, most do not have problems with them. Maybe just a little fatigue. Feel free to PM me.