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Why would a patient need a cardioversion?
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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.
Answered 1/29/2014
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Symptomatic arrhythm: Symptomatic arrhythmia, including vt, afib, aflutter, or even svt.
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