To manage stress, seek mental health support, whether that’s from family and friends, or a therapist, says Dr. Naidu.

The incidence of atrial fibrillation has increased globally, in part because of modifiable risk factors.1 Acute atrial fibrillation, especially at a rapid rate, is often treated with pharmacological ...

Background: Atrial fibrillation frequently complicates cardiogenic shock, yet optimal rhythm management remains unclear. Early cardioversion aims to restore sinus rhythm and improve hemodynamics, but ...

Background Strategies to restore sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) lasting less than 48 h with haemodynamic stability remain controversial. The aim of this study was to test the ...

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Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of atrial thrombi in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing different anticoagulation regimens before cardioversion; to evaluate the usefulness of ...

Nicholas P. Gall, M.Sc., M.D., M.R.C.P.; Francis D. Murgatroyd, M.A., F.R.C.P., F.A.C.C. From these and subsequent studies, it became clear that cardioversion was ...

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, ...

Do cellphone radiation shields work? Billions of people in at least 160 nations around the world will be calling and texting ...

A cardioversion procedure can reset your heart to its normal rhythm. There are two types: Electrical cardioversion. Your doctor gives your heart an electrical shock through paddles or patches on your ...

Credit: Getty Images The estimated prevalence of SVT is 168 to 332 cases per 100,000 people, and one-half of patients with SVT are age 45 to 64 years. The estimated prevalence of SVT is 168 to 332 ...