AI Article Synopsis
- Cardioversion is commonly employed to restore normal rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter as part of a rhythm control strategy.
- Current evidence is reviewed to provide insights into electrical and pharmacological methods of cardioversion, the necessary peri-procedural anticoagulation to prevent blood clots, and the associated thromboembolic risks.
- The summary also discusses the success rates of cardioversion and identifies risk factors that could lead to a recurrence of AF or atrial flutter.
Article Abstract
Cardioversion is widely used in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter when a rhythm control strategy is pursued. We sought to summarize the current evidence on this important area of clinical management of patients with AF including electrical and pharmacological cardioversion, peri-procedural anticoagulation and thromboembolic complications, success rate, and risk factors for recurrence to give practical guidance.
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