title: [Rhythm control - cardioversion].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Département de Rythmologie, Clinique Pasteur, Avenue de Lombez, Toulouse cedex, France. s.boveda@clinique-pasteur.com
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Boveda
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Marijon
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Deplagne
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hausman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: El Bayomi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Combes
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Combes
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bortone
authors.forename: J-P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Albenque
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy*; D004554:Electric Countershock; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents