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Review
. 2008 Jan;92(1):101-20, xi.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2007.08.003.

Electrical and pharmacologic cardioversion for atrial fibrillation

Susan S Kim  1 , Bradley P Knight
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Review

Electrical and pharmacologic cardioversion for atrial fibrillation

Susan S Kim et al. Med Clin North Am. 2008 Jan.

Abstract

In this article, electrical and pharmacologic cardioversion for atrial fibrillation is described in detail. Indications for cardioversion and management of pericardioversion anticoagulation also are discussed. Finally, management strategies for immediate recurrence of atrial fibrillation and cardioversion failure are offered.

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