Cardioversion is commonly performed as part of the rhythm control strategy for symptom and quality of life improvement in symptomatic patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Better symptom management ...

Introduction: Restoring sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)/atrial flutter (AFl) requires adequate oral anticoagulation prior to direct current cardioversion (DCC). Some patients ...

TEE is commonly used to detect or rule out potentially embolic intra-atrial thrombus or to spontaneous echo contrast (SEC), a sign that suggests impending thrombus, in patients with atrial ...

Cardioversion is a medical procedure to correct a heartbeat that is irregular or too fast. It can involve risks and side effects but is generally safe and effective. Doctors primarily use ...

The drug-shock strategy was more effective for patients experiencing atrial fibrillation for the first time and for patients younger than 70 years, the researchers said. Both the anti-arrhythmia drug ...