[Rhythm control - cardioversion].
In case of persistent and symptomatic atrial fibrillation, a pharmacological cardioversion under effective anticoagulation treatment may be performed according to current guidelines. In the absence of return to sinus rhythm, a Direct-Current cardioversion can be performed. After returning to sinus rhythm will arise the question of anticoagulation and antiarrhythmic drugs treatments that will be most often long-term pursued.
Boveda
S
S
Département de Rythmologie, Clinique Pasteur, Avenue de Lombez, Toulouse cedex, France. s.boveda@clinique-pasteur.com
Marijon
E
E
Deplagne
A
A
Hausman
P
P
El Bayomi
M
M
Combes
S
S
Combes
N
N
Bortone
A
A
Albenque
J-P
JP
D000465:Algorithms; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy*; D004554:Electric Countershock; D006801:Humans
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents