A practical guide to external direct current cardioversion.
Cardioversion is a procedure used to convert a tachyarrhythmia to normal sinus rhythm by applying a synchronised electric shock. This can be carried out on an elective or urgent basis. The purpose of this article is to provide the reader with a greater understanding of external direct current (DC) cardioversion by exploring some of the theoretical and practical issues associated with the procedure.
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Tracey
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City University, London. Tracey.Gibson.1@city.ac.uk