Simultaneous double external DC shock technique for refractory atrial fibrillation in concomitant heart disease

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Kabukcu M., Demircioglu F., Yanik E., Minareci K., Ersel-Tuzuner F.

JAPANESE HEART JOURNAL, cilt.45, sa.6, ss.929-936, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 45 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1536/jhj.45.929
  • Dergi Adı: JAPANESE HEART JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.929-936
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: atrial fibrillation, cardioversion, INTERNAL CARDIOVERSION, DEFIBRILLATION THRESHOLD, BIPHASIC SHOCKS, EFFICACY, SAFETY
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Atrial fibrillation (AF) has been treated with DC shocks delivered transthoracically, but in 5-30% of patients, the procedures fail to restore sinus rhythm (SR). We hypothesized that applying high energy shock waves to the chest may overcome the inadequate penetration of electrical shock to the atrium. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of higher energy external DC shock for the treatment of refractory AF coexisting with cardiovascular disease using a synchronized double external defibrillator.