Electric Countershock

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MSH: An electrical current applied to the HEART to terminate a disturbance of its rhythm, ARRHYTHMIAS, CARDIAC. (Stedman, 25th ed),CSP: electric shock applied to the heart to terminate a disturbance of its rhythm, or to resuscitate.,NCI: The conversion of one cardiac rhythm or electrical pattern to another, almost always from an abnormal to a normal one, by pharmacologic means using medications or by electrical cardioversion using a defibrillator.,CHV: a method to restore a rapid heart beat back to normal using electric shock or medications,CHV: a method to restore a rapid heart beat back to normal using electric shock or medications,CHV: a method to restore a rapid heart beat back to normal using electric shock or medications,CHV: a method to restore a rapid heart beat back to normal using electric shock or medications,NCI: The administration of electric current to correct abnormal heart rhythm. (ACC)

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