Timing of thromboembolic events after electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or flutter: a retrospective analysis.
Pooled data from 32 studies were reviewed to assess the timing of thrombolic complications after cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or flutter. We found that 98% of embolic episodes occurred within 10 days of cardioversion.
Berger
M
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Heart Institute, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York 10003, USA.
Schweitzer
P
P
D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy*; D001282:Atrial Flutter / Q000628:therapy*; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors