Cardioversion in atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism. Current recommendations advise therapy with the anticoagulant warfarin both before and after ...

ANKARA, TURKEY — A strategy that takes advantage of the C in ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator), in which the device delivers a shock aimed at restoring sinus rhythm in patients with atrial ...

The drug-shock strategy was more effective for patients experiencing atrial fibrillation for the first time and for patients younger than 70 years, the researchers said. Both the anti-arrhythmia drug ...

A small series provides provocative new data on the safety of performing direct current cardioversion (DCCV) without oral anticoagulation in high-risk patients with a Watchman left atrial appendage ...

Q-I`ve been treated for an abnormal heartbeat for several months, without too much success. My new doctor advises that an electric shock might be used to correct the beat. It`s a frightening thought.

Medtronic alerted healthcare professionals in Europe to the risk of cardioversion-related damage to the Vanta implantable neurostimulator (INS), model 977006, During cardioversion, healthcare workers ...

ROME, Italy—ENSURE-AF, the largest randomized trial of anticoagulation for patients undergoing electrical cardioversion for nonvalvular A-fib, has shown that both edoxaban and traditional treatment ...

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 ...