Cardioversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm: Who, when, how, and why?

Authors
Prystowsky, EN
Citation
En. Prystowsky, Cardioversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm: Who, when, how, and why?, AM J CARD, 86(3), 2000, pp. 326
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029149 → ACNP
Volume
86
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9149(20000801)86:3<326:COAFTS>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
In patients with atrial fibrillation, restoration to sinus rhythm relieves symptoms, improves hemodynamics, and may prevent stroke and atrial remodeli ng. The initial cardioversion energy should be 360 J given through an anter ior-posterior electrode position for atrial fibrillation present for greate r than or equal to 48 hours.