Key result
Electrical cardioversion to sinus rhythm and maintenance resulted in complete recovery of left ventricular function within 6 months in a patient with atrial fibrillation-induced cardiomyopathy.
Why the study?
Does electrical cardioversion and maintenance of sinus rhythm improve left ventricular function in a patient with atrial fibrillation-induced cardiomyopathy?
Population
A 46-year-old patient presenting with a 2-week history of exertional dyspnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea…
Design
Case_report
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
Loading...
May reverse LV dysfunction via cardioversion in AF cardiomyopathy; leaves open generalizability beyond this single case.
Case Report (n=1)
Does electrical cardioversion and maintenance of sinus rhythm improve left ventricular function in a patient with atrial fibrillation-induced cardiomyopathy?
Electrical cardioversion and maintenance of sinus rhythm can lead to complete recovery of left ventricular function in patients with atrial fibrillation-induced cardiomyopathy.
Aslam et al. (2001) conducted a case report in Reversible cardiomyopathy due to atrial fibrillation (n=1). Standard medical therapy and electrical cardioversion was evaluated on Recovery of left ventricular function. Electrical cardioversion to sinus rhythm and maintenance resulted in complete recovery of left ventricular function within 6 months in a patient with atrial fibrillation-induced cardiomyopathy.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: