Why the study?
The impact of repeated direct current cardioversions on atrial fibrillation outcomes and resource utilization is not well understood.
Does an increasing number of repeated direct current cardioversions impact long-term adverse outcomes and resource utilization in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Cohort (n=4,135)
Does an increasing number of repeated direct current cardioversions impact long-term adverse outcomes and resource utilization in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Hazard Ratio: 1.32 (95% CI 0.89–1.94)
p-value: p=0.17
Increasing numbers of direct current cardioversions in AF patients are associated with higher long-term resource utilization including repeat cardioversions, hospitalizations, and ablations, but not increased mortality or stroke.
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A 2019 study conducted a cohort in Atrial fibrillation (n=4,135). ≥5 direct current cardioversions (DCCVs) vs. 1 DCCV was evaluated on 5-year death (HR 1.32, 95% CI 0.89-1.94, p=0.17).
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