Why the study?
Does intravenous magnesium improve the success rate of electric cardioversion in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation?
Population
261 patients with persistent atrial fibrillation scheduled for electric cardioversion. Excluded…
Comparison
Intravenous magnesium infusion before electric… vs Placebo infusion before electric cardioversion
Design
RCT, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Follow-up
1 hour post procedure
Authors
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Intravenous magnesium does not improve cardioversion success in persistent AF; confirms no benefit and supports omitting routine use.
Does intravenous magnesium improve the success rate of electric cardioversion in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation?
Intravenous magnesium infusion prior to electric cardioversion for persistent atrial fibrillation does not improve cardioversion success rates or reduce energy requirements.
Rajagopalan et al. (2016) studied this question.
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