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  2. Mayo Clinic
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    Cardioversion - Mayo Clinic

    • Cardioversion is a medical treatment that uses quick, low-energy shocks to restore a regular heart rhythm. It's used to treat some types of irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. An example is atr… See more

    Why It's Done

    Cardioversion is done to correct a heartbeat that's too fast or irregular. You may need this treatment if you have a heart rhythm disorder such as: 1. Atrial fibrillation (AFib). 2. A… See more

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    Risks

    Cardioversion risks are uncommon. Your healthcare team can take steps to lower your risk. … See more

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    How You Prepare

    Cardioversion is usually scheduled in advance. If irregular heartbeat symptoms are severe, cardioversion may be done in an emergency setting. Before cardioversio… See more

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    What You Can Expect

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    You typically can't eat or drink anything for about eight hours before cardioversion. Your healthcare team tells you whether to take any of … See more

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  1. Electrical cardioversion

    Also known as: DC cardioversion
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    A procedure to restore normal heart rhythm.

    Treatment for: Arrhythmia · Atrial Flutter · Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome · Ventricular Tachycardia · Congenital Heart Disease and more

    Type of procedure: Noninvasive

    Recovery time: About one day

    Duration: Few minutes

    Hospital stay: Typically a few hours

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    What happens during the procedure?
    What are the risks and complications?

    For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.

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  2. Cleveland Clinic
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    Cardioversion: Procedure, Treatment & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic

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  3. WebMD
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    Cardioversion for AFib: Procedure, Risks, Results, …

    Sep 3, 2023 · If you have an irregular heartbeat (you might hear it called arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, or AFib), your doctor will probably suggest a treatment called cardioversion to help you get a normal...

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  4. Medical News Today
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    Cardioversion: Procedure, side effects, and recovery

    Apr 14, 2022 · Cardioversion is a medical procedure to correct a heartbeat that is irregular or too fast. It can involve risks and side effects but is generally safe and effective. Doctors primarily use...

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  5. Wikipedia
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  6. American Heart Association
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    Cardioversion - American Heart Association

    4 days ago · If your heart has an irregular (uneven) beat or is beating too fast, cardioversion is a way to restore a regular rhythm. Watch an animation of arrhythmias. There are two kinds of cardioversion. Your doctor may give you …

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  7. Verywell Health
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    Cardioversion: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

    Oct 26, 2022 · Cardioversion is a technique used to treat several kinds of abnormal heart rhythm, called cardiac arrhythmias. Typically, it can be done using medication or, as is the case when someone uses a defibrillator, electricity. …

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    Cardioversion vs. Ablation for AFib - WebMD

    May 24, 2024 · Two common nondrug treatments are cardioversion and cardiac ablation. You may get one or both. Doctors use them both to control your heart rhythm, but they work differently. Cardioversion. This...

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  9. Drugs.com
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    Cardioversion - What You Need to Know - Drugs.com

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    Cardioversion: Procedure Details, Risks, and Recovery

    May 19, 2022 · Cardioversion is a procedure used to treat arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. Electrical cardioversion involves sending low energy shocks to the heart, while chemical cardioversion involves taking medications …

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