Cardioversion is used to convert a patient experiencing highly symptomatic or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) to normal sinus rhythm (NSR).

BNP (brain natriuretic peptide) is a hormone released by stretching of the walls of the ventricles. Thus, it is not surprising that elevated levels...

Electrical cardioversion (ECV) is considered first-line treatment for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) defined as paroxysmal (intermittent)...

The immediate success rate of electrical cardioversion for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) varies between 64% and 96%. Unfortunately, of patients successfully...

There is evidence that n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main components...

Early recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmias (atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation and atrial tachycardia) is common among atrial fibrillation (AF) patients having undergone...

Cardioversion and radiofrequency catheter ablation are often followed by a phenomenon known as atrial stunning. This condition involves...

Dabigatran (Pradaxa) was recently approved as an anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. A dosage of 150 mg twice daily...

In the 2nd virtual LAF Conference in January 2003, the role of aldosterone in the initiation of AF episodes was discussed in considerable...

Approximately 50% of afibbers undergoing electric cardioversion (CV) experience recurrence within the first month following the procedure.

The recurrence of afib or flutter following a pulmonary vein ablation (PVI) procedure is not uncommon, especially during the 3 months post-procedure.

A study carried out by physicians at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver concludes that electrical cardioversion of patients with atrial fibrillation...

A group of Austrian researchers recently reported that pre-injection of magnesium sulfate considerably improves the efficacy of pharmaceutical conversion...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important indicator of systemic inflammation and also predicts the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It is measured...

Electrical cardioversion in the presence of a blood clot (thrombus) in the left atrium is dangerous in that the electric shock may dislodge the clot...

Early recurrence of atrial arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter) after a pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) procedure is not uncommon and may be

Electrical cardioversion is often used in an attempt to convert persistent afibbers to normal sinus rhythm (NSR). Unfortunately...

Although most atrial fibrillation (AF) episodes experienced by lone afibbers are self-terminating, some do require medical intervention in order...

Several studies have uncovered an association between elevated levels of the inflammation marker C-reactive protein (CRP) and atrial fibrillation (AF).

Intravenous ibutilide (Corvert) is often used to chemically convert atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter to normal sinus rhythm. Unfortunately, the procedure...

Although the mechanism underlying initiation of afib is still somewhat controversial, there is a growing consensus that slowed conduction velocity and dispersion of atrial...