Tag Archives: cardioversion
18
Sep

Cardioversion Part II

Cardioversion Part II of II   Electrical cardioversion–Known as “direct-current” or DC cardioversion, a perfectly timed, synchronized electrical shock is delivered through the chest wall to the heart through paddles or special electrodes that are applied to the skin of the chest and back.   The procedure disrupts the abnormal electrical circuits in the heart; [...]

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14
Sep

Cardioversion Part I

Cardioversion Part I of II   Cardioversion is a quick, corrective, procedure where an electrical shock is applied to the heart to convert an abnormal heart rhythm into normal sinus rhythm.   Elective or “non-emergency” cardioversions are mostly performed to treat atrial flutter (AFL) or atrial fibrillation (A Fib), non-life threatening abnormal rhythms that originate in the top portion [...]

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