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7786121

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-7-20
pubmed:abstractText
Conversion to sinus rhythm (cardioversion) is recommended to prevent the haemodynamic and thromboembolic complications of atrial fibrillation. Prior anticoagulation is compulsory except in emergencies. The duration of anticoagulant therapy depends on the terrain and chronicity of the arrhythmia. Cardioversion may be proposed for the majority of patients in whom it is thought that sinus rhythm can be maintained by appropriate therapy. It may be carried out pharmacologically by oral or intravenous antiarrhythmic therapy. Amiodarone is the drug of choice. Cardioversion may also be carried out by external or internal direct current shock. The success rate of external electrical defibrillation depends on the energy administered, the site of the electrodes and a number of factors related to thoracic impedence. Internal electrical defibrillation may be performed with an endocavitary catheter or by the oesophageal approach, with few complications. The main problem resides in maintaining sinus rhythm in the long term. When this is not possible, cardioversion is useless, and therapy to slow the cardiac rhythm should be instituted.
pubmed:language
fre
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
0003-9683
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
87 Spec No 3
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
25-33
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-2-13
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1994
pubmed:articleTitle
[Atrial fibrillation, restoration of sinus rhythm].
pubmed:affiliation
Université de Bordeaux, hôpital cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Pessac.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, English Abstract, Review