Atrial fibrillation recurrence is common, especially during the first 2 weeks, even when the patients are on antiarrhythmic therapy . . .

Sep 15, 2025 · ED cardioversion restores rhythm in patients with class III-IV obesity and atrial fibrillation or flutter, achieving a 92.3% success rate without any airway events, a study finds.

The DECAF trial shows that drinking one cup of caffeinated coffee a day may actually reduce atrial fibrillation or flutter.

Aside from patient factors, a number of factors may influence the immediate success of cardioversion, that is, a complete failure to cardiovert. These include electrode placement, shock polarity ...

Oct 10, 2024 · Electrophysiologist John Mandrola interviews Rick Veasey and Rajdip Dulai about the strengths and limits of the SHAM-PVI study, the first sham-controlled trial of atrial fibrillation ablation.

2 days ago · Some great listener feedback, one of the best studies of the year in atrial fibrillation and heart failure, imaging to exclude left atrial thrombus, and a truly amazing first cardiac procedure are ...

Jan 11, 2023 · After successful cardioversion to sinus rhythm, the cardioversion pads were removed, and two new sets of pacer pads were placed on the patients' chests.

May 25, 2023 · The study also found a significantly reduced risk for stroke and TIA in the ablation group compared with the cardioversion group after the initial 30-day post-procedure period.

Jul 25, 2025 · One of the biggest mistakes I see in general cardiology is leaping to cardioversion without a plan. CV of AF is fine, but you have to have a plan for what will happen in a week or month when …

Jul 12, 2000 · Metoprolol was superior to placebo for preventing relapse into AF or flutter after cardioversion to sinus rhythm, the German group concludes. The reported effects cannot be …