Abstract
This study demonstrates that shocks <200 J often are effective for transthoracic cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (AF). Lower energy shocks are more likely to be effective when the AF is <24 hours in duration or in patients with idiopathic AF.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Atrial Fibrillation / therapy*
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Electric Countershock / instrumentation
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Electric Countershock / methods*
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Evaluation Studies as Topic
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Prospective Studies