Direct-current cardioversion for the conversion of atrial flutter

The American Journal of Cardiology
P ChalasaniM E Silverman

Abstract

Hemodynamically stable atrial flutter should be treated with direct-current cardioversion using 200 J as an initial setting. This can be accomplished in an outpatient setting, saving the cost of hospitalization and avoiding the hazards of drug therapy.

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Jul 8, 2015·Heart·Henrik VadmannTorben Bjerregaard Larsen
May 29, 2015·Europace : European Pacing, Arrhythmias, and Cardiac Electrophysiology : Journal of the Working Groups on Cardiac Pacing, Arrhythmias, and Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology·Alberto CrestiSilva Severi
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