Cardioversion following open-heart valvular surgery.

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Synchronized direct current cardioversion is a practical and widely popular procedure for managing arrhythmias, including those following open-heart valvular surgery. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Sean Yang; Vladir Maranhão; Richard Monheit; Sariel G.G. Ablaza; Harry Goldberg

doi:10.1136/hrt.28.3.309

May 1, 1966HeartOpen Access

Cardioversion following open-heart valvular surgery.

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This work explores the historical development of cardioversion and its application following valvular surgery.
Reviewed historical observations and experiments related to cardioversion and defibrillation techniques.
Analyzed the progression from animal studies to human applications of synchronized direct current.
Compiled data from key studies that contributed to the development of defibrillation methods.
In 1947, the first successful defibrillation of a human heart was documented, marking a pivotal advancement.
By 1956, external defibrillation became a practical procedure, enhancing cardiac care after surgery.
The introduction of synchronized direct current in 1962 led to widespread adoption of cardioversion techniques.

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Provides a historical overview of the development of defibrillation and synchronized direct current cardioversion.

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