Why the study?
Does synchronized direct-current countershock cause ventricular tachycardia and peripheral embolization in a patient with atrial fibrillation?
Population
1 56-year-old man with a history of rheumatic fever, atrial fibrillation, and mitral diastolic murmur.
Design
Case_report
Authors
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Clinicians should monitor closely for VT and embolization after cardioversion in AF despite anticoagulation; case reports leave optimal prevention strategies open.
Does synchronized direct-current countershock cause ventricular tachycardia and peripheral embolization in a patient with atrial fibrillation?
This case report highlights the risk of ventricular tachycardia and peripheral embolization following synchronized direct-current countershock for atrial fibrillation, even with prior anticoagulation.
Graf et al. (1964) studied this question.
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