Electrical and Pharmacologic Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation

被引:15
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作者
Kim, Susan S. [1 ]
Knight, Bradley P. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Chicago, Dept Med, Med Ctr, Cardiol Sect, Chicago, IL 60637 USA
关键词
Atrial fibrillation; Cardioversion; Electrical; MONOPHASIC WAVE-FORM; SINUS RHYTHM; TRANSTHORACIC CARDIOVERSION; EXTERNAL CARDIOVERSION; IMMEDIATE REINITIATION; MECHANICAL FUNCTION; BIPHASIC SHOCKS; CONVERSION; PERSISTENT; EFFICACY;
D O I
10.1016/j.ccl.2008.09.008
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
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.
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页数:14
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