title: Prevention of embolism using calciparine during electrical cardioversion in atrial fibrillation.
abstract: On the basis of a review of literature data on cardioversion of AF, a protocol of fast decoagulation using calciparine in non-valvular AF is examined. Pre-cardioversion patients were sedated by administering Diazepam at a personalized dose and without significant subjective disturbances for the patients; this meant not having to involve the anaesthetist.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Cardiologia, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Le/2, Maglie, Presidio Ospedaliero F. Ferrari, Casarano, Lecce.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Portone
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pettinati
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003975:Diazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004554:Electric Countershock; D005260:Female; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; C006871:calcium heparin; D006493:Heparin; D003975:Diazepam