Complex: I'm assuming you are referring to cardioversion for af. The benefits of cardioversion are the restoration of normal rhythm. The risks are: (1) stroke (must be anticoagulated before the procedure) (2) won't work (many patients will go back into af either immediately or over time; meds may help this) (3) pain (short, general anesthesia is usually used).
Answered 12/14/2014
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Yes: Cardioversion is an electrical shock treatment to correct arrhythmia, and there is a small risk of stroke and pulmonary edema with this procedure -- talk with your cardiologist.
Answered 8/18/2013
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