December 12, 2022EP Europace39 citationsOpen Access

Techniques improving electrical cardioversion success for patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

SNStephanie T. NguyenMcMaster University EBEmilie P. Belley‐CôtéWestern University OIOmar IbrahimWashington University in St. Louis

Structured PICO

Do biphasic waveforms, high-energy shocks, and manual pressure improve the success of electrical cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation?

Population

Patients with atrial fibrillation

Intervention

Biphasic waveforms, high-energy shocks, and manual pressure during electrical cardioversion

Outcome

Success of electrical cardioversion

The use of biphasic waveforms, high-energy shocks, and manual pressure improves the success rate of electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation.

Abstract

Biphasic waveforms, high-energy shocks, and manual pressure increase the success of electrical cardioversion for AF. Other interventions, especially pad positioning, require further study.

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