Electroconvulsive therapy can inadvertently induce reversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm, highlighting the need for careful management to prevent potential embolization.
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ECT-associated AF reversion in this case should not change practice; leaves open whether ECT has any therapeutic role in arrhythmia termination.
A. Ottaway (2002) studied this question.
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