Electrical and pharmacologic cardioversion for atrial fibrillation.
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This article describes electrical and pharmacologic cardioversion for atrial fibrillation and discusses indications for cardioversion and management of pericardioversion anticoagulation. Finally, management strategies are offered for immediate recurrence of atrial fibrillation and cardioversion failure.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Cardiology clinics
دوره 27 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008