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Can you repeat cardioversion even if it did not work the first time?
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Yes.: Yes, it can be repeated three or four times at incrementally higher voltages each time.
Answered 11/27/2020
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Yes: We can cardio vert with higher current or additional antiarrhythmic drugs to be effective if needed.
Answered 10/26/2012
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How many times can cardioversion be performed on an individual to revert atrial fib to normal sinus rhythm?
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Developed arythmia 18 months ago. Didn't have insurance at the time, so I let it go. Was still able to run, play soccer, swim. My Prime care physician recommended cardioversion....but that failed twice. Finally, Oct 1st of 2014, I had a 6 1/2 hour ablatio
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