The efficacy of obtaining sinus rhythm on pulmonary hemodynamics and functional status in patients with mitral valve replacement surgery and atrial fibrillation with using DC cardioversion and amiodarone

Kabukcu M., Yanik E., Demircioglu F., Golbasi I., Turkay C., Yilmaz H., ...More

2nd International Congress on Heart Disease - New Trends in Research, Diagnosis and Treatment, Washington, Kiribati, 21 - 24 July 2001, pp.709-713, (Full Text) identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Washington
  • Country: Kiribati
  • Page Numbers: pp.709-713
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of our study is evaluated 1) the efficacy of amiodarone on occurrence and maintenance of sinus rhythm with using DC cardioversion in patients with MVR and Atrial fibrillation (AF) and; 2) the effects of obtaining sinus rhythm on the pulmonary circulation and functional capacity.