Key result
Low-energy internal cardioversion restores sinus rhythm in ~95% of patients with refractory atrial fibrillation.
Why the study?
Low-energy internal cardioversion is a new treatment for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation refractory to external electrical cardioversion, and its efficacy and safety needed evaluation.
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May offer an option for external cardioversion-refractory AF; leaves open need for randomized trials on durability.
GIANNI GASPARINI (2001) studied long-lasting atrial fibrillation refractory to external electrical cardioversion (n=55). Low-energy internal cardioversion was evaluated on Restoration of sinus rhythm. Low-energy internal cardioversion restored sinus rhythm in 95% of patients with long-lasting atrial fibrillation refractory to external cardioversion, with 40% maintaining it at 18 months.
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