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What is the name of an electrical shock delivered to the heart to correct certain abnormal heart rhythms called?

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Cardioversion: Cardioversion is the name of the electric shock delivered to the heart to 'reset' abnormal heart rhythms or arrythmias.

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Answered 9/22/2016

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Dr. William Scott answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Two names: Cardioversion and defibrillation are both terms used for the electric shock to correct abnormal rhythms. Defibrillation is a specific term for the termination of ventricular fibrillation.

Dr Breaux agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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