title: Cardioversion in atrial fibrillation.
abstract: Atrial fibrillation is a common rhythm disorder but is frequently not managed aggressively. Cardioversion to sinus rhythm is beneficial and has a high success rate. It should be considered in all patients with atrial fibrillation.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cotter
mesh_terms: D000638:Amiodarone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D004077:Digoxin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005424:Flecainide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011802:Quinidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D004077:Digoxin; D011802:Quinidine; D005424:Flecainide; D000638:Amiodarone