Question 1

can a cardioversion kill you?

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Unlikely: This is extremely unlikely. The worst-case scenario for a cardioversion is usually that it creates a worse rhythm. However, such a rhythm is in fact treated by (wait for it) a cardioversion, so you're already set up for the treatment.

Question 2

what is a sync cardioversion?

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Shock synchronized: The electric shock is synchronized to the heart beat to avoid shocking at the wrong time in the cycle which could make problems worse.

Question 3

cardioversion wont work on me. why?

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Cardioversoin: Electrical cardioversion doesn't work in every situation and for instance atrial fibrillation with a very large left atrium is very difficult to cardiovert. Depends on what your situation is...

Question 4

how is a cardioversion administered?

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Depends: In emergeny, it is given as soon as possible to save life. During elective case, patient will be sedated and comfortable, before electric energy is delivered through pads on the chest wall. Most people do not have pain or remember the electric shock.

Question 5

when is synchronized cardioversion used?

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Flutter & AF: Mostly for flutter and atrial fibrillation.

Question 6

what is the function of an cardioversion?

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Restore: Restore regular heart rate and rhythm and to restore synchrony of the heart.

Question 7

how many watts are used for cardioversion?

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Cardioversion: We generally administer electrical cardioversion in watt-seconds or joules. For afib we usually use a synchronized shock of 100-200 watt-seconds, depending on patient size and other factors. For vfib at least 200 watt-seconds. Modern systems use a biphasic system.

Question 8

how effective is cardioversion for helping af?

Accepted Answer

Effective: If the patient is an appropriate candidate: symptomatic, af unresolvable by medication only, other medical factors the cardiologist will consider, then yes, cardioversion is effective for regaining normal sinus rhythm.  Like all therapies, it is not 100% effective and must be evaluated for each individual patient.

Question 9

what are the steps of an elective cardioversion?

Accepted Answer

Several important: Assuming it's for atrial fibrillation (af), it depends on duration of the af.  If it's been a few days, anticoagulants to avoid systemic embolization, possible echocardiography to look for clots and determine chamber sizes for prognostic purposes.  Good informed consent, modest fasting, establishing an IV for the medications, possibly an anesthesiologist, synch testing, and a good cardiologist!

Question 10

why would a patient need a cardioversion?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm disturbances.: Cardioversion is an electronic technique used to convert an abnormal rhythm back to a normal one. The procedure is performed in a hospital under light anesthesia. Various rhythm disturbances such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter among others are treated with cardioversion. The results are usually successful and apparent immediately.

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