A 34-year-old member asked:
What disorders can cardioversion be used to treat?
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Dr. Alon Gitiganswered
Cardiology 21 years experience
Several: Cardioversion can convert most ventricular arrhythmias (i.e. Originating from bottom part of the heart) to normal rhythm, and several supraventricular (i.e. From top part of the heart). Atrial fibrillation is the most commonly cardioverted rhythm, with very high success rates. Other supraventricular rhythms (e.g. Psvt, atrial tachycardia, avnrt) can also be treated, though not as reliably.
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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
52 years experience
Cardio version: We use it to treat rapid abnormal rhythms, especially those causing instability.
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Last updated Mar 13, 2019
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