Aside from patient factors, a number of factors may influence the immediate success of cardioversion, that is, a complete failure to cardiovert. These include electrode placement, shock polarity ...

When it comes to heart health, the prevalence of a condition shouldn’t be much of a comfort for those dealing with symptoms. While it’s always good to ...

Two DC cardioversion procedures ... Continued triggering of foci, electrical and structural remodeling leading to changes in ion-channel currents and atrial enlargement, changes in autonomic ...

Nicholas P. Gall, M.Sc., M.D., M.R.C.P.; Francis D. Murgatroyd, M.A., F.R.C.P., F.A.C.C.

Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that originates in the heart’s upper chambers (atria).

For rhythm control electrical cardioversion and pharmacological cardioversion can be used. While electrical cardioversion requires fasting and sedation of the patient, antiarrhythmic drugs have other ...

Though the surgery was a success, Stephanie explained that the prevalence of electrical problems in the heart increases ...

Supraventricular arrhythmias are poorly tolerated in severe PAH and their management is often difficult. Early electric cardioversion should be considered, and antiarrhythmic drugs such as amiodarone ...

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is a novel nonthermal energy source that uses electroporation via microsecond-scale, high-voltage electrical field to create ... antiarrhythmic drug use, cardioversion, or ...

Electric propulsion is being increasingly used on space missions and could ultimately replace thrusters using chemical rockets. Spacecraft powered by electric propulsion could soon be better ...

Dr. J. Sawalla Guseh II: A 54-year-old male athlete was evaluated in the cardiovascular performance program clinic of this hospital because of progressive exertional dyspnea and chest pain. The ...