Efficacy of biphasic waveform cardioversion for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter compared with conventional monophasic waveforms
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, vol.90, no.8, pp.891-893, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 90 Issue: 8
- Publication Date: 2002
- Doi Number: 10.1016/s0002-9149(02)02717-0
- Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.891-893
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Transthoracic electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or flutter using direct-current electrical shock is among the most commonly performed and effective cardiovascular procedures. In this study, a recently introduced biphasic shock waveform provided a higher transthoracic cardioversion success rate with lower delivered energy than did a conventional monophasic waveform.