Why the study?
Does synchronized precordial direct current shock restore sinus rhythm in patients with sustained arrhythmia?
Population
62 patients with sustained arrhythmia
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May support synchronized DC shock for arrhythmia termination; leaves open need for controlled trials before practice adoption.
Does synchronized precordial direct current shock restore sinus rhythm in patients with sustained arrhythmia?
Synchronized DC precordial shock is a highly effective and safe method for immediately restoring sinus rhythm in patients with sustained arrhythmias.
Thomas Killip (1963) studied this question.