title: D.C. conversion in patients on amiodarone.
abstract: 3 patients with atrial fibrillation, of varying origin, have been successfully converted to sinus rhythm by D.C. shock while on the antiarrhythmic drug amiodarone. D.C. shock did not cause rhythm disturbance. D.C. conversion may not be contraindicated in patients taking amiodarone.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000638:Amiodarone / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D001572:Benzofurans / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004554:Electric Countershock; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D001572:Benzofurans; D000638:Amiodarone