February 25, 2020EP Europace109 citationsOpen Access
View Full PaperCardioversion of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter revisited: current evidence and practical guidance for a common procedure
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter when a rhythm control strategy is pursued
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Intervention
Cardioversion (electrical and pharmacological) and peri-procedural anticoagulation
This paper provides a comprehensive review and practical guidance on the use of electrical and pharmacological cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
Abstract
Cardioversion is widely used in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter when a rhythm control strategy is pursued. We sought to summarize the current evidence on this important area of clinical management of patients with AF including electrical and pharmacological cardioversion, peri-procedural anticoagulation and thromboembolic complications, success rate, and risk factors for recurrence to give practical guidance.