Direct-current cardioversion for the conversion of atrial flutter.
Hemodynamically stable atrial flutter should be treated with direct-current cardioversion using 200 J as an initial setting. This can be accomplished in an outpatient setting, saving the cost of hospitalization and avoiding the hazards of drug therapy.
Chalasani
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Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001282:Atrial Flutter / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome