Abstract
This article describes electrical and pharmacologic cardioversion for atrial fibrillation and discusses indications for cardioversion and management of pericardioversion anticoagulation. Finally, management strategies are offered for immediate recurrence of atrial fibrillation and cardioversion failure.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 95-107 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Cardiology Clinics |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2009 |
Keywords
- Atrial fibrillation
- Cardioversion
- Electrical
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine