PHILADELPHIA -- For atrial fibrillation (Afib) patients with obesity, a second set of defibrillation pads for dual direct current cardioversion safely improved the success of the procedure, a ...
Nicholas P. Gall, M.Sc., M.D., M.R.C.P.; Francis D. Murgatroyd, M.A., F.R.C.P., F.A.C.C. From these and subsequent studies, it became clear that cardioversion was ...
The New England Journal of Medicine: Early or Delayed Cardioversion in Recent-Onset Atrial Fibrillation
Patients with recent-onset atrial fibrillation commonly undergo immediate restoration of sinus rhythm by pharmacologic or electrical cardioversion. However, whether immediate restoration of sinus ...
EurekAlert!: Comparative study on dual vs single cardioversion for atrial fibrillation in obese patients
Comparative study on dual vs single cardioversion for atrial fibrillation in obese patients
Healio: Electrical cardioversion alone or with procainamide confers similar outcomes for AF
The American Journal of Managed Care: Shock Only or Drug-Shock? 2 Different Cardioversion Techniques Equally Effective, Study Says
Shock Only or Drug-Shock? 2 Different Cardioversion Techniques Equally Effective, Study Says
TCTMD: For Acute A-fib, Wait-and-See Approach May Spare Many Patients From Cardioversion
LISBON, Portugal—Patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with new, symptomatic A-fib do not necessarily need to undergo immediate cardioversion, as is now common practice, the RACE 7 ...
Cardioversion is a procedure used to restore a normal heart rhythm. It’s most often used to treat AFib, the most common type of heart arrhythmia. While some people have success with medications, most ...
Cardioversion is a medical procedure to correct a heartbeat that is irregular or too fast. It can involve risks and side effects but is generally safe and effective. Doctors primarily use ...