Electrical and pharmacologic cardioversion for atrial fibrillation

Susan S Kim; Bradley P Knight

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2007.08.003

Electrical and pharmacologic cardioversion for atrial fibrillation

Med Clin North Am. 2008 Jan;92(1):101-20, xi. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2007.08.003.

Authors

Susan S Kim¹, Bradley P Knight

Affiliation

¹ Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals, University of Chicago, 5758 South Maryland Avenue MC9024, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

PMID: 18061000
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2007.08.003

Abstract

In this article, electrical and pharmacologic cardioversion for atrial fibrillation is described in detail. Indications for cardioversion and management of pericardioversion anticoagulation also are discussed. Finally, management strategies for immediate recurrence of atrial fibrillation and cardioversion failure are offered.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use*
Atrial Fibrillation / physiopathology
Atrial Fibrillation / therapy*
Electric Countershock / methods*
Heart Rate / physiology
Humans
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Anti-Arrhythmia Agents