Techniques improving electrical cardioversion success for patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Stephanie T Nguyen Emilie P Belley-Côté Omar A Ibrahim Kevin J UmAlexandra LengyelTaranah Adli Yuan QiuMichael WongSerena Sibilio Alexander P BenzAlex WolfNicola J Whitlock Juan Gabriel Acosta Jeffrey S Healey Adrian M Baranchuk William F Mcintyre

Published in: Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology (2022)

Biphasic waveforms, high-energy shocks, and manual pressure increase the success of electrical cardioversion for AF. Other interventions, especially pad positioning, require further study.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
physical activity