Key result
Treatment of atrial fibrillation with the implantable Atrioverter restored sinus rhythm in 92% of episodes, with sedation required in only 12% of episodes.
Why the study?
Can atrial fibrillation be treated with an implantable atrial defibrillator without the need for sedation?
Population
12 patients with atrial fibrillation implanted with an atrial defibrillator (Metrix Atrioverter)
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Should not yet change AF cardioversion practice; leaves open sedation-sparing role for implantable devices in future trials.
Observational (n=12)
Can atrial fibrillation be treated with an implantable atrial defibrillator without the need for sedation?
Internal atrial defibrillation can be successfully performed without sedation in selected patients, particularly when episodes require two or fewer shocks.
Timmermans et al. (1999) conducted an observational in Atrial fibrillation (n=12). Implantable atrial defibrillator (Metrix Atrioverter) was evaluated on Restoration of sinus rhythm. Treatment of atrial fibrillation with the implantable Atrioverter restored sinus rhythm in 92% of episodes, with sedation required in only 12% of episodes.
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